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Emma's Cat Sitting
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Repeat clients: 7
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I'm Emma

A cat sitter in Oakland, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
25 REVIEWS

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I'm Emma | Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA

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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.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have four adorable foster kittens at home from Oakland Animal Services. This is the first time that I'm fostering.

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.

Emma's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Trish

This is the second time we’ve used Emma. She really is the best! She sends lots of updates and takes the most beautiful photographs of our cats — seriously, she should consider being a pet photographer! We love her and will continue to book her.

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

Emma is amazing. She is super attentive and dealt with one of my kitties being sick (and cleaning it all up), as well as stopping my other cat from bolting out the front door. She stayed longer to keep an eye on my old guy who wasn’t feeling well, and messaged to let me know. She’s a fairy cat mother, and also takes amazing photos of the kitties while she’s caring for them. I highly recommend Emma!

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

We’ve had several great sitters off Meowtel, but Emma got our relatively shy girls to come out of hiding in record time. Everything’s taken care of, and pics of our cats arrive early every day. Could not be happier with the job Emma does… and we get the sense our cats feel the same.

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This month
Kr

Emma went above and beyond in taking care of our kitty. Shortly before we were scheduled to leave, our cat got sick and had to see the vet. We considered canceling our trip, but Emma assured us that she could dispense any medication and comfort our poor baby. While we were gone, Emma kept excellent communication. She dispensed meds, played and cuddled with kitty, and sent lots of great photos. We were able to relax and enjoy our trip, knowing our cat was in great hands. Emma is a great sitter and highly recommended!

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

I’ve booked Emma for 2 visits now and I will definitely be requesting her every time I’m out of town! She sends frequent updates and awesome photos (cuddles, play time action shots), which give me ease of mind while I’m away from my babies. My older cat is a super shy guy and he warmed up to her very quickly. My younger, more energetic kitty absolutely adores her and their playtime together. Thank you, Emma!

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This month
Cynthia

Emma was wonderful with my cat. She sent daily updates and adorable photos that showed lots of playtime with him.

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Sienna

Emma was great! She was easy to coordinate a meet and greet beforehand. Both my cats were very comfortable with her and came right out. She communicated and updated during her visit and was helpful in feeding my elder cat his special diet with no issues. In highly recommend Emma, and will continue to book with her

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James

great sitter! sent many pics and did exactly what we asked in the best way.

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Nissa

Emma came to take care of the crew again, and as always they loved her visits. We will be reaching out again so they can have her amazing play dates.

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Emily

Emma was an amazing cat sitter for our two cats. She was gentle and calm with them and provided wonderful updates and pictures to us. I will absolutely book her again for future cat sitting needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 28, 2025
Elizabeth

Emma was amazing. so kind, great communication, took excellent care of the cats. I will definitely be using her services again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 21, 2025
Nissa

Thank you Emma, all the babes were so happy….thank you for taking care of them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Rheanna

Emma was absolutely wonderful while taking care of my cat! This was my first time using a cat sitting service and she took away all my worries. Daily updates and multiple photos/videos put my mind at ease and my kitty definitely appreciated the daily brushing sessions. Would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 19, 2025
Justine

Emma was the perfect cat sitter! This was the first time I sought a professional cat sitter, and I was worried that my shy cat would be so scared. But Emma was able to make her feel safe enough to come out, say hello, and eat some extra food. Emma was punctual, prompt in responses, and a personable person. I will absolutely be using Emma’s service in the near future :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 11, 2025
Connie

Emma was the purrfect catsitter when my family was out of town. My senior kitty has Congestive Heart Failure and requires medication twice a day and Emma dutifully obliged and sent adorable pics and updates with each visit. I highly recommend her and will hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 5, 2025
Susan

Emma was very responsive and every day sent photos and an update. It gave us peace of mind that our very social kitty had a friend visit every day!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 4, 2025
Trish

Emma is the best cat sitter we have ever had! We had to travel for a funeral and had a lot going on. Her updates were so sweet, funny, and adorable, just the bit of comfort and levity we needed. She was super responsive and both of our cats loved her! One is a quite shy kitten who doesn’t accept many pets from strangers, but by day 2 Emma had won her over. Truly amazing and would absolutely hire her again (and again and again)! Thank you so much, Emma 🩷

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 1, 2025
Andi

Emma was wonderful! She is very sweet with our two cats, and was great at eating our shy cat’s trust quickly. Emma provided photos and updates with each visit. We could see how quickly our cats became comfortable with her. She is great at communicating updates and provided details about the medication she was administering to one of our kitties. We will definitely use Emma in the future and we highly recommend her to others. Thank you, Emma!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 12, 2025
Meowtel

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

March 13, 2025
David

Emma is wonderful with animals. We are very particular about who we allow into our home and who we want in charge of our loved ones. Emma is not only a competent care taker, but her pure love of animals will put you at ease. She will always be our first choice to look after our pets.

March 13, 2025
Betty

Willness to take on responsibility of cat care

March 13, 2025
Katherine

Emma is very calm and connects with my cats well. She is trustworthy and very reliable. My cats like her a lot and she spends quality time with them. She goes above and beyond. You would be lucky to have her as your cat sitter.

March 13, 2025
Justine

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 26, 2025
Megan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 13, 2025
Sophia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 17, 2025

Emma's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.10 / 20min $48.60 / 45min $63.50 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $99.40 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Emma's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Emma's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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 insurance policy 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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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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.

Emma's Cat Sitting
5.00 • 25 reviews • From $31.10