I'm Emma
Emma's Cat Sitting And Cat Care
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Emma is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Emma
Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA
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.
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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.
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.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Emma is experienced with 5 types of medications
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Drop in visits rates
Emma's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Emma's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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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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!
Rating breakdown
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!
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! 😻
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!
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!
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!
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!
Debra
September 27, 2025
I wish I could give Emma a 10 star rating! She charmed my cats at the first meeting! The cats have put themselves on a regular schedule to come in for the night- Emma was able to keep that schedule making my absence less stressful for them (and me!). Her daily updates were greatly appreciated! Emma is truly a cat whisperer!
Kr
June 15, 2025
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!
Moxie
June 10, 2025
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!
Carmen
December 1, 2025
I've used Emma twice now to care for my senior cat Clayton and both times she's been very easy to work with, communicative, and reliable. She always sends me updates including the packages I've gotten, a photo of my cats food and litter box, and plenty of pictures of my cat looking adorable. Would recommend Emma to anyone looking for cat care in the future!
Ayanna
August 19, 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Emma! She has such a calm demeanor and peaceful presence that even our shy kitty felt comfortable enough to come out while we were away. She provided pictures from every visit which gave us peace of mind and let us see how happy and relaxed our cats were. We highly recommend her services and will absolutely be using her again in the future.
Trish
June 22, 2025
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.
Rus
June 18, 2025
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.
Sage
November 22, 2025
Emma took great care of our kitty. We appreciated all the daily photos and videos she sent. Our kitty enjoyed all the pets and company! We won’t hesitate booking with Emma again.
Erica
August 18, 2025
Emma is great! My cat has medical needs and Emma was able to provide him with all the care and love he needed while I was away.
Elizabeth
October 23, 2025
Emma always takes excellent care of my cats. very kind, responsive, responsible and trustworthy. brought in packages and also cleaned up a situation in the litter box area.
Morgan
September 26, 2025
Emma is wonderful! She gave our kitty lots of scratches, playtime, treats, and took great photos. Our kitty was so happy to see her every day and spend time together. Highly recommend Emma's services!
Connie
May 5, 2025
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.
Trish
May 1, 2025
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 🩷
Andi
April 12, 2025
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!
Cynthia
June 6, 2025
Emma was wonderful with my cat. She sent daily updates and adorable photos that showed lots of playtime with him.
Sienna
June 3, 2025
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
Emily
May 28, 2025
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!
Justine
May 11, 2025
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 :)
Susan
May 4, 2025
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!
Erin
November 30, 2025
Emma was great! She played with our two kitties, gave us daily updates with photos, and kept things in order while we were gone.
Rheanna
May 19, 2025
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!
Heather
August 19, 2025
Emma has a calm and engaging energy, and our three kitties were so chill and content when we returned home from our travel. We hope Emma is available the next time we're out of town!
James
June 3, 2025
great sitter! sent many pics and did exactly what we asked in the best way.
Joanne
August 12, 2025
Emma was a wonderful fit for caring for our two senior cats. They loved her, and we so appreciated her thoughtfulness and communication along the way.
Berit
April 12, 2026
Emma was an excellent cat sitter! She was very responsive and provided lots of updates. We especially appreciated that she went out of her way to make our very shy cat feel comfortable.
Justine
August 26, 2025
Truly the best!! Our cats love Emma :) She’s a calm and warm presence while we are away from home. I feel at ease knowing Emma is with our cats. I’m happily a repeat client and I will be using her services for as long as possible. Thank you, Emma! 😻
Morgan
January 4, 2026
Emma took great care of our kitty. They played together, cuddled, and she sent great pics every day. I recommend her services.
Susan
October 16, 2025
Remy is so happy when we get back, we know Emma is his friend! She sends great pictures and updates and we never worry.
Justine
February 7, 2026
Always an excellent experience with Emma! Super communicative, loves our kittens like her own, and is detail oriented. Thank you, Emma!
Heather
October 6, 2025
Emma was communicative, caring, and supportive of my special needs cat. Would definitely recommend Emma.
Nissa
January 3, 2026
Thank you for a holiday cat watching visit with the crew. They truly adore seeing you Emma. The mood is always calm when I get home, so I know they were well taken care of.
Michelle
This week
Cara
This month
Emma was amazing with my cat :) !
Rachael
May 4, 2026
Thomas
March 16, 2026
Cynthia
January 25, 2026
Emma is wonderful, very good at communication and pics of my baby
Megan
January 6, 2026
Joanne
January 3, 2026
Diana
January 3, 2026
Erin
January 3, 2026
Chithra
January 1, 2026
Susan
December 28, 2025
James
December 17, 2025
Jenny
December 2, 2025
Megan
December 1, 2025
Nissa
November 30, 2025
Always a joy to have Emma watch the crew. She always goes above and beyond, we are very grateful. The babies are always calm and happy when I get home. Emma’s energy and care keep them very chill.
Justine
November 17, 2025
Martha
November 16, 2025
Emma went beyond our expectations! She took care of our cat as if she was her own. Wonderful cat sitter! 🥰
Sienna
November 13, 2025
James
November 8, 2025
she’s always great! my cats love her!!
Heather
October 29, 2025
Our kitties love Emma! All three are chill and content when we return home from our time away. We hope she's available the next time that we need a sitter.
Susan
October 28, 2025
Elise Lester
October 27, 2025
Nissa
October 22, 2025
Emma is always amazing and my babies love her. Thank you Emma for always taking great care of the crew.
Areeya
October 21, 2025
Megan
October 20, 2025
Joanne
October 20, 2025
Megan
October 19, 2025
Elise Lester
October 18, 2025
Elise Lester
October 18, 2025
Diana
October 13, 2025
Joanne
October 8, 2025
Justine
September 29, 2025
Excellent services as always! Thank you, Emma!
Diana
August 30, 2025
Erica
August 26, 2025
Megan
August 11, 2025
Nissa
June 3, 2025
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.
Justine
May 26, 2025
Elizabeth
May 21, 2025
Emma was amazing. so kind, great communication, took excellent care of the cats. I will definitely be using her services again.
Nissa
May 19, 2025
Thank you Emma, all the babes were so happy….thank you for taking care of them.
Megan
May 13, 2025
Sophia
April 17, 2025
David
March 13, 2025
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.
Betty
March 13, 2025
Willness to take on responsibility of cat care
Katherine
March 13, 2025
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.
Meowtel
March 13, 2025
Emma is a background-checked cat sitter in the Oakland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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