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I'm Dawn

A cat sitter in Oakland, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
13 REVIEWS

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I'm Dawn | Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA

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Learn More About Dawn

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have helped folks with in home quick visits for some playtime, litter clean-up feeding and social time. I have also done multiple overnight stays. I first began helping friends with their cats in 2001. I have become friends with semi-agressive cats, super shy cats and adore the social in you face stage ten clingers and cuddlers. I have experience with cats who are on special diets for weight or other health issues. All types of medications. I volunteered at a non-profit clinic giving vaccinations, de-wormers, paw trims and other simple needs. I also really enjoy petting all the kitties and find it very fulfiling. I am interested in overnight/vacation/holiday stays and daily visits.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Making sure the kitties feel loved and have attention while their family is away. Meeting and be-friending other cats. Making sure they know they are not alone while the family is away.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

Little Miss Elliott was a stray I pulled from an empty lot. Her siblings had all passed and the mother was nowhere around. I scooped her into a bucket and brought her home. She was under a pound. I took her in for vet care and spay when she was ready. A friend adopted her and I enjoyed our overnights while he was away. Elliott turned out to be 100% deaf but still loved a good romp and game of hide and seek.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Mr Whiskey is a maine coon/ragdoll mix who is 14 years young. Omar Little is a big house panther who is 6 and a half.

Dawn's Reviews

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Jane

Jane

Dawn took amazing care of our two cats while we were gone. She went above and beyond to play with them, give medications, and clean up after a marking incident. Will definitely book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Greyson

Greyson

This was my first experience on Meowtel/with a catsitter while I was traveling. Dawn was such a pleasure to meet and provided updates every day about how Sunny was doing. I felt at ease knowing someone like Dawn was checking in on my old man! Thanks so much, Dawn!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2025
Anni

Anni

Dawn is really flexible and super kind. My shy cats got along with her, and I am so glad that they liked to interact with Dawn!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Nicole

Nicole

Dawn was great! I appreciate that she sent us photos of our cats. It was very easy to get in touch with her (in the app) and we would definitely book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 19, 2025
Amy

Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Angelo

Angelo

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Nicole

Nicole

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Greta

Greta

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Elisa

Elisa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 16, 2025
Anni

Anni

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 16, 2025
Dan

Dan

Dawn not only rescued the abandoned kitten I eventually adopted, but she is also my most often used cat sitter and mentor / guide for cat knowledge based on her years of experience with a number of her own cats!

September 17, 2025
Jarren

Jarren

Dawn is an incredibly caring person, especially when it comes to animals. She gives 110% for every animal and is always ready to go out of her way to give them special care. To her, it's not "extra work" but what the animal deserves. She is also very kind and professional.

September 17, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

Dawn is a background-checked cat sitter in the Oakland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 17, 2025

Dawn's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.75 / 20min $48.85 / 45min $62.85 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $81.90 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Dawn's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Dawn's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids
  • Inhalers

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our Meowtel Protection Plan in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakland cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $37.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in your sitter before you leave.

Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

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