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I'm Kelda

A cat sitter in Oakland, CA

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I'm Kelda | Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA

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

I’ve been cat sitting for friends and neighbors for 10 years and professionally for about 2 years. It has mostly been on a referral basis and I never advertised my services but it is something I’ve always enjoyed doing. I’m excited to expand my services and availability and I look forward to meeting your furry friends!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to know the cats! Just like people, each one is unique with their own special quirks. I love interacting with them (or not, depending on if they’re shy or nervous around strangers - one of my cats is very nervous around new people so I get it). I especially have a soft spot for the undersocialized kitties, who just need a calm presence to feel safe.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have four kitties in my home - Toulouse, a fluffy grey cat, Mama Cow, a reformed feral cat (we joke she is from the “Old Country”), Oleander, a petite toothless wonder, and Cotton, my Grand Dame who has a lot of opinions on everything. Additionally, I have a feral cat colony in my backyard that consists of Boo-Boo and Mama Boo, a bonded pair of fluffy black siblings, Wren, a former Cat Town cat that needed an outdoor placement so I volunteered by backyard, and Paco, a tuxedo cat who showed up one day a year ago and never left.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Ask lots of questions and also give lots of information! Cat sitters don’t know your kitty as well as you do so all information is appreciated!

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

Communication, and lots of it! I start with meeting them in advance, going over all the details and meeting their kitties. This is also when I pick up the key or make plans on how I will access the property. While they are away, I send text updates that include lots of photos and video of their babies. I also provide updates on anything that may be important (there was a barf, someone is refusing food or not feeling well, etc.). Even if it seems small, I share it. I also like to do a short check-in once they return, just to make sure everything is good. That can be in-person or via text.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

No windows open and the doors are always closed and locked. If there is an alarm system, it is armed once I leave.

Are you usually available during holidays?

For the most part, yes. Looking at my calender is the best way to see what, if any, holidays I will be taking off.

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

You stay calm and you let them be. There’s no point in forcing them to do something they’re uncomfortable with (unless it involves medication or something that they have to have). But, if I have a client with a timid or anxious cat, I make sure I have all the information I need from the client about their triggers, tips on how (or if) they like to interact, etc. when I visit, I follow that information and also accept that the cat is working on their own schedule and comfort level.

Kelda's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Michael

Kelda is our go-to cat momma when we are away (our 3rd repeat with her). She takes great care of our 2 cats and they love her back. Excellent communication and photos. Highly recommended.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This week
Michael

VERY HAPPY REPEAT CUSTOMER WITH KELDA. SHE ALWAYS DOES A GREAT JOB, VERY RELIABLE, REALLY CARES ABOUT OUR CATS. WILL CONTINUE TO BOOK WITH HER WITHOUT ANY HESITATION.

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

Kelda did an amazing job taking care of our 2 cats while we were out if town. She sent lots of photos and updated us daily. She even got our very shy cat to come out and play. Will definitely use her again. 😊

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 27, 2025
Amabel

Kelda is a fast responder and was dedicated to making sure our cat was well during our weekend trip. I highly recommend!

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

Thumbs up! Great job.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 29, 2025
Steve

Kelda does an exceptional job of caring for our two cats and keeping us up to date with Notes, photos, and videos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 29, 2025
Crystal And Kenneth

Kelda was awesome with our two shy kitties! She’s communicative, responsive, and asks great questions, and sent detailed updates with every visit. We felt very at ease having her taking care of our cats. Will definitely book with Kelda again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 22, 2025
Erin

Knowing our kitties are in Kelda's care allows me to enjoy my vacation. She's excellent!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 13, 2025
Molly

I have two cats who do not love each other and I have to keep them separated when I am away from home. Kelda navigates that so well and both of my girls love her. She's my go-to cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2025
Michael

Second time having Kelda watch our 2 cats. She was great (again)- very reliable, kind, and super nice to the little guys. Will be using her as our main sitter going forward and would recommend her highly.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 9, 2025
Juliette

Kelda was really good with my cats! She checked my cats bladder to make sure that he was peeing and cleaned up errant poops from my cat who misses the litterbox :-) she sent lots of pictures and updates. i’ll be booking her again next time i go on a trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 7, 2025
Arianna

Kelda is very responsive and reliable. This is the second time I’ve reserved her services and I’m very pleased.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 4, 2025
Karen

This is the second time Kelda has come to take care of my Dinky. I feel great knowing that while I am away she is in great hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 4, 2025
Janet

On e again my cat was well cared for by Kelda. Such a relief to know he is in good hand with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 31, 2025
Janet

Its so nice to have met Kelda and seen how she interacted with my cat before she pet sit for us. Kelda is an experienced and responsible cat sitter who put us and our kitty at ease. We will ask her to pet sit for us again soon.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 24, 2025
Steve

Kelda provided quality for both our cats, Riley & Ruby. We've engaged her services again for an upcoming trip. Thanks for keeping them in our lives while we're away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 23, 2025
Kavita

Kelda did an amazing job caring for my senior kitty, Chupa. She gave her subcutaneous fluids while we were gone and did an excellent job keeping her calm. She was very responsive and worked with our schedule. Definitely would book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 8, 2025
Erin

I felt completely comfortable leaving my kitties with Kelda. shes the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 6, 2025
Tracey

Kelda is a great cat sitter! She was patient and sweet to my shy kitty, and kind to my more social cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 6, 2024
Karen

Kelda was amazing! I got so many cute photos of my Dinky! She even opened the curtains for her during visits so she could enjoy the sunshine.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 3, 2024
Amy

Kelda was fabulous. She really enjoyed our kitties and the loved her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2024
Jordan

Kelda was amazing! Super responsive and she was able to deal with my temperamental cat with such ease! Would highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 24, 2024
Molly

Kelda did a great job with my two feuding cats. I was worried about leaving them and disrupting their routine, but Kelda did a fantastic job of listening to all of my concerns and specifications. Both cats enjoyed her company and did perfectly fine without me for over a week. Thanks for taking great care of my little weirdos, Kelda!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 21, 2024
Robert

Kelda did such a wonderful job with our cat Donna while we were away. She sent great updates with pics and videos, and clearly made a strong connection with a cat who can be both shy and aloof. We will definitely seek her out again the next time we need a sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 18, 2024
Chandler

Kelda is the best! She's incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. Even when our cat is feeling shy or judgmental, Kelda always finds a way to get her out of her shell!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 17, 2024
Debra

Kelda is the best! Highly recommended. Responsive, responsible and loves kitties.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 6, 2024
Sarah

Great communicator and detail oriented, Kelda is a cat whisperer. I had complete peace of mind while I was away. my cats were well cared for. I’ll be a repeat client.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 16, 2024
Kara

Our second wonderful experience with Kelda. Communicative, consistent, attentive.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 5, 2024
Kendra

Kelda was ready and willing to feed my feral, my aquatic turtle and my fish as well as my indoor princess cat. I had no stress about my pets while I was traveling.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 25, 2024
Kara

Kelda is amazing - very experienced with cats, great communicator. I have two elderly cats and she was very attentive and caring. I could not have asked for anything more!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 4, 2024
Marsha

Kelda is amazing! She is organized, detail oriented, and experienced with cats. I felt 100% confident leaving my little senior kitty in her hands. Every morning I would get cute photos, videos and updates. I was relieved to know that my kitty was getting a lot of pets, cuddles and care while I was away. I highly recommend Kelda hands down!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 9, 2024
Kelly

Kelda is awesome. She was quick to respond to all communication. She was on time to the meet and greet and spent time learning about our cats and the house. She sent notes and photos everyday and our kitties were clearly well taken care of!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 1, 2024
Meowtel

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

January 22, 2024
Jordan

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 16, 2025
Leah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2025
Kara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 6, 2025
Kavita

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 13, 2025
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 9, 2025
Nina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 8, 2025
Molly

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Tracey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 25, 2024
Tracey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 17, 2024
Tracey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2024
Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 7, 2024
Arianna

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 6, 2024
Dana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 12, 2024
Steve

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 30, 2024
Dana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 11, 2024
Kelly

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 3, 2024
Chandler

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2024
Lauren

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 30, 2024
Chandler

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 27, 2024
Charles

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 22, 2024
Amanda

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 26, 2024
Marsha

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2024
Alexandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2024
Dana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 25, 2024
Kara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 1, 2024
Lynne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 16, 2024
Larissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 12, 2024

Kelda's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $33.95 / 20min $54.95 / 45min $76.20 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $105.75 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Kelda's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Kelda's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $33.95 / 20min $54.95 / 45min $76.20 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $123.90 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Kelda's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Kelda's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • 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!

Featured Cat Sitters Near Oakland, CA

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.

Mama Cow's Old Country Cat Cafe
5.00 • 61 reviews • From $33.95