I'm Emma

Emma's Cat Sitting And Cat Care

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23 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

This week

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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Laura

Laura

December 30, 2025

Emma is an amazing cat sitter! Our kitty is shy and was recovering from an eye issue. Emma was super responsive, patient, and sent us daily updates. We were relieved knowing kitty had a friend checking in!

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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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Sienna

Sienna

June 22, 2025

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!

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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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  • Oakland’s East Bay cat sitter Amanda brings loving care to Scout, Pickle, Pippa, and Succotash, with skills for pills, liquid meds, and eye/ear drops. Certified in Dog & Cat CPR/First Aid and Humane Society feline behavior. Overnight, weekends, holidays. cat whisperer with shy kitties, new-client discount, and very fast replies 🐾

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  • Karly in Oakland, CA brings 10+ years of cat sitting to Bay Area homes, welcoming new clients with a discount. Background-checked and very fast to respond, with oral pill meds and experience with cats needing seizures support or dietary restrictions. Overnight is optional, weekends & holidays. 🐾🐱

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  • Brennan in West Oakland (serving Berkeley & Alameda) provides overnight, weekend and usually-holiday cat care with very fast replies, background checks, and a smooth welcome for new clients. triple check for secure homes, plus meds via pills, drops, topical, inhalers, and insulin shots 💛😺

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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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