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I'm Leah
Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA
As someone who grew up with cats and currently has two of my own. It would be an honor to cat-sit for you! Each cat has their own personality and it's fun to learn their individual quirky sparks. My cats are named Allegra and Target, I rescued both of them from Florida. I am responsible, on time, strong attention to detail and communication. I will ensure your cats are in great hands under my care by providing them with a lot of love, attention, and following your instructions... Welcome! And thank you for visiting my page.
As someone who grew up with cats and currently has two of my own. It would be an honor to cat-sit for you! Each cat has their own personality and it's fun to learn their individual quirky sparks. My cats are named Allegra and Target, I rescued both of them from Florida. I am responsible, on time, strong attention to detail and communication. I will ensure your cats are in great hands under my care by providing them with a lot of love, attention, and following your instructions. I am also more than happy to bring in packages, water plants, and take out the trash at no extra cost.
My motivation to care for cats comes from others' misconceptions about them. The more I can educate and help others understand cats and their behaviors helps make a difference in the cat community. When I'm not walking around my neighborhood looking for cats to pet and talk to, I am a customer success specialist at a healthcare company. The area I service is the East Bay-Oakland and Berkeley.
COVID precautions: I am fully vaccinated and safety is my number one priority. I adhere to strict mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand washing.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Leah is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Madeline
March 4, 2024
Leah took amazing care of my boy while I was out of town. She sent detailed updates with photos and videos every time she visited, and responded so quickly every time i reached out. My cat tends to get anxiety and be a bit moody, but just loves it when Leah visits. She is by FAR his favorite babysitter!!
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Carlos
May 15, 2021
Leah was great from the very first time we contacted her! She updated us on every single visit with comments and pictures of our cat. Our cat is very shy and it can be a little tricky to get to him, but she was very patient and was able to get close and pet him (even under our bed). She took care of everything perfectly and, when we arrived, our cat was very happy and active. His little corner was also super clean and organized! Thank you Leah!
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Julie
April 19, 2022
Leah is the best! She took great notes during our initial meeting, and clearly remembered everything we discussed. We instantly felt such confidence that Leah would take great care of our fur baby, and she did 💯+! She was loving and very detail oriented. She took all the things we discussed into consideration during her pet sitting visits, and gave great kitty updates with regular texts, pictures and videos. You could tell she took extra care to ensure our kitty felt safe and secure while we were away. She went above and beyond to nurture our kitty which was so reassuring for us humans. We know how nerve-racking it can be to leave your fur baby, and we can absolutely give a testimony that we recommend Leah for your cat sitting needs! She’s the best. 🐱💟💞
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Trystan
December 13, 2021
Leah is wonderful! Very contentious when we met & reviewed our needs. I figured my usually shy kitties wouldn't come out, but they did pause to see her at first. And when I was gone, they were calm enough that Leah saw them each time she visited. That's amazing & doesn't happen with some friends & family members they've known all their lives! I'm so glad to have found a reliable cat-sitter my cats feel comfortable around.
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Michael
November 11, 2021
Leah was Amazing! She made my cat feel comfortable and loved while I was away! She sent pictures and videos everyday to me which made my trip much more enjoyable knowing my little guy was being well taken care of!
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Kathryn
October 18, 2021
Leah was absolutely amazing! She was very attentive during the meet and greet and took notes while we chatted through my cat’s routine. While I was away she sent me detailed updates about my cat, along with a photo and video for every visit. I highly recommend her!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Leah'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
Leah'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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Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $37.00. 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
Madeline
March 4, 2024
Leah took amazing care of my boy while I was out of town. She sent detailed updates with photos and videos every time she visited, and responded so quickly every time i reached out. My cat tends to get anxiety and be a bit moody, but just loves it when Leah visits. She is by FAR his favorite babysitter!!
Carlos
May 15, 2021
Leah was great from the very first time we contacted her! She updated us on every single visit with comments and pictures of our cat. Our cat is very shy and it can be a little tricky to get to him, but she was very patient and was able to get close and pet him (even under our bed). She took care of everything perfectly and, when we arrived, our cat was very happy and active. His little corner was also super clean and organized! Thank you Leah!
Julie
April 19, 2022
Leah is the best! She took great notes during our initial meeting, and clearly remembered everything we discussed. We instantly felt such confidence that Leah would take great care of our fur baby, and she did 💯+! She was loving and very detail oriented. She took all the things we discussed into consideration during her pet sitting visits, and gave great kitty updates with regular texts, pictures and videos. You could tell she took extra care to ensure our kitty felt safe and secure while we were away. She went above and beyond to nurture our kitty which was so reassuring for us humans. We know how nerve-racking it can be to leave your fur baby, and we can absolutely give a testimony that we recommend Leah for your cat sitting needs! She’s the best. 🐱💟💞
Trystan
December 13, 2021
Leah is wonderful! Very contentious when we met & reviewed our needs. I figured my usually shy kitties wouldn't come out, but they did pause to see her at first. And when I was gone, they were calm enough that Leah saw them each time she visited. That's amazing & doesn't happen with some friends & family members they've known all their lives! I'm so glad to have found a reliable cat-sitter my cats feel comfortable around.
Michael
November 11, 2021
Leah was Amazing! She made my cat feel comfortable and loved while I was away! She sent pictures and videos everyday to me which made my trip much more enjoyable knowing my little guy was being well taken care of!
Kathryn
October 18, 2021
Leah was absolutely amazing! She was very attentive during the meet and greet and took notes while we chatted through my cat’s routine. While I was away she sent me detailed updates about my cat, along with a photo and video for every visit. I highly recommend her!
Matt
June 19, 2021
Leah is amazing! We booked an overnight visit for our one kitty, and it was our first time using Meowtel. Leah was communicative and thoughtful during the meet and greet, and throughout her visit. She sent a lot of pictures while we were away, gave plenty of updates, and made sure that we (and our kitty) felt safe and comfortable. Will definitely be booking with her again!
Chris
October 18, 2022
Our cats Love Leah!! As always, she kept us up to date and reassured us with photos and videos of Billy and Gaïa, letting us know if she had any questions or if there were any accidents or anything like that. As an added plus she got out mail and watered our plants. We can’t thank Leah enough!
Laura
July 13, 2022
Leah was wonderful! Keeping us posted with photos and videos. We really appreciated that she spent time playing with our little dude and that he received such excellent care while we were away. Would absolutely book her again - she’s awesome!!
Rachel
January 4, 2022
Leah was a wonderful sitter for my little guys! My younger cat was a pretty young kitten at the time so I was nervous about leaving, but Leah was so great at keeping me updated and sending some photos that I felt much more at ease. Everything was in perfect order when we returned and my cats were so happy to have a visitor while we were away!
Kimberlee
December 1, 2021
I really appreciated Leah’s services. My previous sitter suddenly became ill and was no longer able to care for my two older cats. I reached out to Leah and she happened to be available. She was warm and sweet when meeting my cats. While I was away she was communicative and let me know the status on the cats and sent daily photos. I look forward to working with Leah in the future!
Gordon
July 11, 2022
Leah is amazing! This is the second time I’ve booked her to help while we were out of town. She’s very responsible and detail-oriented. I especially appreciate her updates after each visit a and her responsiveness when messaging her through the app. I will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future when we are going to be out of town.
Michael
December 28, 2021
Leah did a great job taking care of my cat, Moira, while I was away for the holiday. I was kept assured Moira was in good hands with pictures and updates at every visit. Thanks, Leah!
Gordon
September 14, 2021
Leah was amazing! She took great care of our cat while we were out of town and even watered our plants and brought in mail. She followed all our instructions and is super friendly. I really appreciated that she checked in with us when she was over and sent pictures of our cat Rusty. I will definitely hire Leah again in the future.
Lindsey
September 7, 2021
Leah did an incredible job sending me updates and bonding with Stella while we were away. This was the longest period of time we've gone on vacation (7 days) and Leah's attention to detail and adorable updates were what made us feel comfortable the whole time! Highly recommend :)
Viktoriya
August 1, 2021
Leah has been amazing in taking care of my babies! She has followed my instructions purrfectly! My cats really liked her too - she kept me in touch with everything going on with the cats 🐈 rest assured I will be asking for her services again! Thank you!
Trystan
May 21, 2022
Another excellent cat-sit from Leah! I'm so glad I could leave my two kitties for an extended time in her care. She went above & beyond to make sure they were looked after, & I got plenty of updates. Thanks again!
Tammi
November 4, 2021
I must say Leah is the best cat sitter. My cats are picky and she made them very happy and content. They got a lot of attention and timely feedings. I would definitely ask her to watch my little guys in the future. 🤍
Jake
November 20, 2021
Leah was prompt, polite, and very communicative. This was our first time using Meowtel and Leah helped us learn what to expect. We loved having her take care our cats. Thanks Leah!
Sharon
November 18, 2021
My cat is very picky when it comes to visitors, she usually runs and hides but not with Leah. Leah is great and I trust her with my fur baby, I highly recommend her.
Chris
July 11, 2021
We highly recommend Leah! She sent updates and pictures every day, going out of her way to make us feel very comfortable and reassured as we were away from our “little ones”.
Israel
April 5, 2022
Excellent communication, my cat clearly loved Leah and she went above and beyond and asked about watering plants or feeding my fish too. A++
Chris
November 15, 2021
As always, Leah was great! She sent pictures/videos every day and went out of her way to water plants, check mail and above all, make sure that our cats were happy! We highly recommend Leah!
Joshua
October 7, 2021
Leah was an amazing sitter for my Money! She took care of her, played with her, and was very professional throughout. Highly recommend!
Carlos
July 20, 2021
Leah is amazing! This was the second time we booked and our cat was even more comfortable. Leah is very responsive and always keeps us updated! We can tell that our cat was happy with her and his routine was barely affect - he is happy and playful as much as he was before our trip.
Matt
April 8, 2025
Madeline
January 4, 2025
Matt
October 29, 2024
Sam
May 26, 2024
Matt
March 25, 2024
Matt
March 8, 2024
Conor
December 28, 2023
Stephanie
December 20, 2023
Jordan
November 29, 2023
Matt
November 20, 2023
Carlos
July 5, 2022
Leah was amazing as usual, always sending us timely and detailed updates. Pixar is always very comfortable with her! Thank you again!
Madeleine
April 13, 2022
Leah is very kind, easygoing and I felt at peace knowing she was taking care of my kitty
Chris
January 1, 2022
As always, Leah was great - sending updates with pictures, going out of her way to make sure our cats were feeling their best. Highly recommended!
Allison
September 24, 2021
Nemo looked very happy and well taken care of when I got back, and I loved getting pictures of him while I was away!
Meowtel
February 24, 2021
Leah is a Cat Sitter in the Oakland area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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