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Mary Kate's Kitty Kare
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Repeat clients: 13
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I'm Mary Kate

A cat sitter in Oakland, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
20 REVIEWS

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I'm Mary Kate | Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA

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Learn More About Mary Kate

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

I have been sitting with Meowtel for about 2 years, but have lived with and cared for kitty companions since childhood, so 30+ years!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Just being around cats makes me happy. I like to take care of things I love, and I love animals!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a boy named Elmer who I adopted from the SPCA. He was a stray and was nervous to be with a stranger in a new home at first, but now we’re best friends, and coming home to him is the best part of my day.

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

I will ask for basic info about feeding, water, litter box, and treats, and ask what the cat likes to do (petting, playing). I like to know if the cat has any boundaries as far as petting and what their temperament is usually like. I will also give parents info about how I update during the sitting.

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

I like to give cats space when they need it. If they seem uncomfortable, I usually sit on the floor and let them come to me, or just talk to them so they can get used to me without me touching them. I find that cats will let you know when they want to be pet. Cats have boundaries just like people!

Mary Kate's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
4.9
Tidiness
5.0
Priya

I genuinely appreciate how thoughtful and attentive Mary Kate has been while watching our high-energy kitten while we were traveling for a week! Not only was she helpful with a couple of packages, but she was also timely and responsive about any questions/concerns we had. She also made sure to send daily updates and lots of photos. It was clear our little fuzzball adores her! we would definitely work with Mary Kate again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 13, 2024
Sarah

Mary Kate was a delight from the time she accepted my booking to her final update! I was concerned that our cat situation was going to sound complicated (indoor/outdoor cat, kittens, outdoor cats) but she quickly put me at ease and let me know we aren’t crazy. She sent great updates and handled one of the kittens getting a goopy eye situation perfectly. All the critters were calm and happy when we got home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 25, 2024
Gabriel

Cats seemed very happy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 2, 2024
Maria

Reliable. Easy to communicate. Helped us be at ease that our cat will be taken care of while we are gone. Followed all instructions and responded to questions and requests without hesitation. Would recommend and would hire again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 27, 2024
Chris

Mary Kate was great! Would definitely recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 6, 2024
Dhoris

Mary Kate took great care of our Ninja while we were away. She visited once a day to feed and play with him. She sent daily photos with updates. Thanks so much! We’ll definitely use her again next time we need a sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 10, 2024
Raven

Mary Kate was lovely! She sent great photos too (:

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 23, 2024
Drew

Hugely dependable and was also able to take on last minute extensions - I'd hire her in a heartbeat again :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 25, 2023
Lindsey

Mary Kate did an awesome job taking care of Stella! She was incredibly responsive and kept us updated. Would absolutely book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 6, 2023
Caleb

No issues!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 29, 2023
Patrick

Mary Kate was an excellent cat sitter for us. After requesting her services on pretty short notice, she swiftly accepted and scheduled our meet and greet. She was caring and attentive with our cat Link, and was communicative during her visits with him. Thanks, Mary Kate!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 3, 2023
Kavita

Mary Kate did a wonderful job caring for my senior cat, Chupa. She was reliable and made fast friends with her as a snuggle buddy in our absence. I would definitely book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 3, 2022
Greg

Mary Kate was perfect! She sent me pictures and spent quality time with my cat! Thanks again! Definitely would use again and recommend to anyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2022
Meowtel

Mary Kate is a cat sitter in the Atlanta area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

July 5, 2022
Morgan

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 7, 2024
Conor

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 27, 2024
Caleb

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 17, 2023
Christina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 16, 2023
Drew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2023

Mary Kate's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $34.60 / 20min $52.10 / 45min
  • Overnight stays
    $92.40 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Mary Kate's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Mary Kate's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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.

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.

Mary Kate's Kitty Kare
5.00 • 20 reviews • From $34.60