• Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
  • Furry Friend Fun While You're Away
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I'm Leah

Furry Friend Fun While You're Away

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25 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
7 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

Leah is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Furry Friend Fun While You're Away

I'm Leah

Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA

Hello, I’m Leah, and I’m excited to look after your furry friend!
I’m an experienced cat sitter passionate about providing exceptional care for your feline friends. Growing up on a small farm in west Sonoma County, I’ve raised over 15 cats and become the go-to sitter in my neighborhood. I’ve cared for everything from lively kittens to elderly cats with special needs. Meeting new cats and appreciating their unique personalities brings me joy. I take pride in ensuring each cat's comfort and happiness while their owners are away... Hello, I’m Leah, and I’m excited to look after your furry friend!
I’m an experienced cat sitter passionate about providing exceptional care for your feline friends. Growing up on a small farm in west Sonoma County, I’ve raised over 15 cats and become the go-to sitter in my neighborhood. I’ve cared for everything from lively kittens to elderly cats with special needs. Meeting new cats and appreciating their unique personalities brings me joy. I take pride in ensuring each cat's comfort and happiness while their owners are away. Your fur-babies will receive top-notch attention and love in my care!
On the side, I manage a small online clothing business specializing in whimsical fantasy-inspired designs. My shop’s mascot is Keekee, my endearing yet derpy Maine Coon fluffball, who currently resides back on the family farm. Although not suited for city life in Oakland, Keekee and his younger brother Obi are cherished additions to our family and integral parts of my life. As a fellow cat owner, I’m eager to deliver exceptional cat care, providing you with peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands.

Learn More About Leah

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

I’ve been cat sitting and caring for cats from a very young age and more recently been actively cat sitting throughout the Bay Area for the past few years.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Learning each cats personality and needs and making sure they are comfortable and cared for while their humans are away

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I’ve become very fond of many of the cats I care for but one of my favorites has been one called Bancroft. He is full of personality and loves to flop over on his back to have his belly rubbed. We’d spend mornings bird watching outside the windows and I’d love listening to him chirp and mimic them. He would enjoy playing “chase” where you pretend to chase him around each room until he’d flop over for some pets and tummy rubs. He’s an absolute sweetie and one of the best 🐈‍⬛

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 3 cats that currently live with my parents, as they are not city kitties. Our void boi is named Shinobi (Obi for short), Jasper our Egyptian Mau, and Bellalune our Siberian.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am available most holidays throughout the year and can be in either service area upon request.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite toy to use is a feather wand or laser pointer

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

Give them time to become comfortable. Talk in soft voice in/near their safe hiding zones, and allow them to smell either my hand or shoes/clothing so they can become used to my smell.

Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers
5.00
25 reviews
4.9
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Kyle

Kyle

December 3, 2025

Leah was great! She sent pictures or videos everyday showing that Mookie was well taken care of. I'd definitely book her again for a future sit.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Kathy

Kathy

September 1, 2026

Leah is a great communicator. We liked getting photos of our Cali from her. Cali is pretty shy and she came out for Leah! Yea!

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Kyle

Kyle

September 4, 2025

Leah was very good at communicating and very responsive to all messages. She took great care of Mookie and made sure to send me pictures and videos every day. I'm very pleased with the care she provided!

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Kyle

Kyle

July 18, 2026

Leah is a super reliable sitter who has taken care of Mookie multiple times. Her communication is prompt, she sends pictures and videos, and I can always trust that Mookie is happy and taken care of 😻🐈

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Kate

Kate

May 31, 2026

Leah took great care of our two young high energy cats! great photo updated and communication. Will definitely book again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
William

William

August 23, 2026

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$45.85 / 20min
$57.25 / 45min
$71.50 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$143.00 / Overnight
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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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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 $40.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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