I'm Emma

Emma's Cat Sitting And Cat Care

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86 Reviews
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24 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Emma is experienced with 5 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Emma's Cat Sitting And Cat Care

I'm Emma

Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA

My name is Emma, and I'm a local professional cat-sitter servicing Oakland & Piedmont. If you are going away, I would love it if you would consider me to care for your adorable cats/kittens. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛

I've been providing cat-sitting off and on for over 25 years. I have experience with all kinds of cats, from kittens to seniors, and all kinds of personalities, especially shy ca...
My name is Emma, and I'm a local professional cat-sitter servicing Oakland & Piedmont. If you are going away, I would love it if you would consider me to care for your adorable cats/kittens. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛

I've been providing cat-sitting off and on for over 25 years. I have experience with all kinds of cats, from kittens to seniors, and all kinds of personalities, especially shy cats.

I have completed "Fear Free Certification" for Cats, which helps me to reduce your cat's stress & anxiety while you're away.

I'm available to book for morning, mid-day, and early evening visits, one or two times a day.

First Meet & Greet is free. New clients get a 12% discount.

I'm happy to do a meet and greet, so please reach out if you feel like I would be a good fit.

Learn More About Emma

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite cat sitting so far has been for a home with three cats. They have very unique purr-sonalities, but each of them will take turns with their own snuggling and play style. It's been so fun getting to know them.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I suggest arranging a meet and greet to get to know each other and see if it's a good fit. I would like to understand about the cat's personality, routine and any special needs.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I have a calm and patient personality that often fit well with shy and nervous cats. I calmly let the cats approach me and initiated interaction on their own.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer

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Michele

Michele

June 4, 2026

Emma was fantastic with my two cats while I was away. One of my cats has CKD and requires medication and extra attention around eating and hydration, and I felt completely confident that he was in great hands. When my other cat developed a skin issue while I was away, Emma even helped coordinate with my vet so I could get an appointment scheduled despite being overseas. She sent thoughtful updates and photos every day, which gave me so much peace of mind. My cats are both very shy, and it was wonderful to see them warm up to her. She also helped with things like bringing in mail and packages and keeping everything tidy. I came home to two happy, well-cared-for cats and would absolutely book with her again!

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Shoshana

Shoshana

April 18, 2026

Emma gave my cat exceptional care! He had a cast on his leg and needed medication for his asthma. She fed him , gave him his meds, cleaned his litter box and the cage he was in , and most importantly cuddled him ! Every day I got updates and adorable photos. Emma was simply amazing! 😻

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Elka

Elka

This week

I had great peace of mind leaving my cats care in Emma’s hand while I was away. She was responsive, thorough, and had the perfect gentle approach with my anxious kitty. Without having to ask, Emma would also send me 10-15 photos during each visit which I absolutely loved and appreciated. She followed my directions closely and very clearly knows what she’s doing. I would absolutely book with her again!

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Rachael

Rachael

May 4, 2026

Emma was so sweet to our 3 very different cats. She did excellent with meds and special feeding requests. She even brought her own wand toys to play!

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Heather

Heather

June 20, 2026

Emma is always easy to communicate with, responsive, and so sweet with my cats. She had cat sit before for my senior kitty, when he passed I eventually got a kitten and now she is sitting for him when needed. She brings toys and plays with him, while feeding and checking on him.

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Areeya

Areeya

October 21, 2025

Emma was a lovely catsitter! She sent tons of pictures and updates and did a great job with my two girls, especially so with my finnicky asthma inhaler needing anxious tortie. I don’t think they missed me at all! I highly recommend Emma!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$38.85 / 20min
$61.00 / 45min
$81.60 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.

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Featured Cat Sitters Near Oakland, CA

  • Oakland-based John is a detail-oriented sitter who welcomes new clients, usually takes weekend and holiday bookings, and sends updates with photos after each visit 🐱. He handles oral medication and topical ointments, with a calm touch for shy cats 🐾.

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  • Bailey, a background-checked sitter in San Ramon, cares for three cats, Big Al, Lily, and Izzy. They offer overnight stays, accepts new clients, and can give oral meds, injections, and eye or ear drops. They’re usually available on holidays 🐾

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  • Susan, a San Francisco sitter with a healthcare background, cares for kittens and adult cats with medication support for oral pills, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments. She accepts new clients, offers overnight stays, and is usually available on holidays 🐾. Her 10% new-client discount and fast response time add extra appeal for curious cat parents.

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  • Paul is a cat lover and rescuer in Oakland with over 20 years of cat sitting experience, plus 30+ years with cats. He tames timid personalities, cares for feral rescues, handles medication, accepts new clients, offers overnights, and shares photo updates from Maybelline, Stella, and Kali 🐱

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  • Annabelle is a background-checked sitter in Oakland who accepts new clients and brings topical ointments, eye and ear drops, plus oral meds or pills to the visit. Since 2021, they’ve cared for shy or social cats with calm patience, including Dot and George 🐾

    Calm Care for Cat Companions 🐾
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  • Kelly brings over 20 years of petsitting experience, plus a former business in Portland, to Berkeley cat care. They read timid cats well, handle pills, injections, fluids, and inhalers, and welcome new clients for overnight stays on weekends and holidays 😊

    Timid-cat whisperer 🐾
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  • West Oakland-based Brennan is a speedy, background-checked sitter who accepts new clients, offers overnight care, and is usually available on weekends and holidays. They’re skilled with pills, inhalers, injections, and shy cats, plus they send thoughtful updates 🐾

    Shy Cats Welcome Here 😺
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  • Anna is a cat mama to Harley and Baxter, a background-checked sitter in Oakland with a 5.00 rating and 50+ reviews. She accepts new clients, responds very fast, usually takes holiday bookings, and supports oral meds, inhalers, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments 🐾

    Patient Care for Shy Cats 🐱
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Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:


  • More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
  • 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
  • Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.

All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.

Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.

If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.

Oakland cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $39.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.

Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

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

Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!

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86 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)