I'm Mary Kate
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I'm Mary Kate
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 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!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Mary Kate is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Maya
This month
Mary Kate was a wonderful cat sitter. she took such great care, feeding and playing with our cats. she was very communicative and provided great updates, including photos of the cats. Mary Kate went above and beyond and even brought in our packages and moved our trash bins. we would definitely book her again!
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Chris
January 9, 2026
Had a good meet and greet with Mary Kate. My cat was fed and watered and got his meds while I was gone. I got regular updates and photos when he came out of hiding. However, I did have some unmet expectations. I returned home to a few days worth of scattered clay litter outside of the litterbox, despite having pointed out a broom and dust pan that belonged to that area. Also, I was told my cat had an accident on the tile floor outside of the bathroom and when I returned home, I could see exactly where, because there were remnants of it, despite having told Mary Kate where there was a bottle of cleaning spray and paper towels.
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Sarah
August 25, 2024
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.
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Priya
December 13, 2024
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!
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Jessica
August 20, 2025
I felt very much at ease with Mary Kate watching my two cats. She kept me updated daily with photos and escalated any concerns promptly.
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Dhoris
May 10, 2024
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.
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Drop in visits rates
Mary Kate's is 20%
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
Mary Kate's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
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 $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
Maya
This month
Mary Kate was a wonderful cat sitter. she took such great care, feeding and playing with our cats. she was very communicative and provided great updates, including photos of the cats. Mary Kate went above and beyond and even brought in our packages and moved our trash bins. we would definitely book her again!
Chris
January 9, 2026
Had a good meet and greet with Mary Kate. My cat was fed and watered and got his meds while I was gone. I got regular updates and photos when he came out of hiding. However, I did have some unmet expectations. I returned home to a few days worth of scattered clay litter outside of the litterbox, despite having pointed out a broom and dust pan that belonged to that area. Also, I was told my cat had an accident on the tile floor outside of the bathroom and when I returned home, I could see exactly where, because there were remnants of it, despite having told Mary Kate where there was a bottle of cleaning spray and paper towels.
Sarah
August 25, 2024
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.
Priya
December 13, 2024
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!
Jessica
August 20, 2025
I felt very much at ease with Mary Kate watching my two cats. She kept me updated daily with photos and escalated any concerns promptly.
Dhoris
May 10, 2024
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.
Greg
September 3, 2022
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.
Maria
July 27, 2024
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.
Kavita
December 3, 2022
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!
Patrick
April 3, 2023
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!
Justin
January 1, 2026
Mary Kate was great and accomodated all our requests excellently! She did an awesome job taking care of our kitties. We highly recommend her!
Kate
December 28, 2025
Mary Kate was great! I knew my sweet girl was well taken care of during the busy holiday season :)
Naomi
December 6, 2025
This was our second time booking Mary Kate and everything went great!
Meagan
November 28, 2025
Mary Kate was amazing! Highly recommend. So receptive, caring and attentive to our dear cat.
Naomi
August 11, 2025
This was our second time booking Mary Kate to care for our cat and everything went great!
Naomi
July 19, 2025
Morgan
April 6, 2025
Jesse
August 7, 2024
Gabriel
August 2, 2024
Cats seemed very happy!
Chris
July 6, 2024
Mary Kate was great! Would definitely recommend her.
Raven
February 23, 2024
Mary Kate was lovely! She sent great photos too (:
Conor
January 27, 2024
Caleb
October 17, 2023
Christina
October 16, 2023
Drew
September 25, 2023
Hugely dependable and was also able to take on last minute extensions - I'd hire her in a heartbeat again :)
Drew
September 20, 2023
Lindsey
September 6, 2023
Mary Kate did an awesome job taking care of Stella! She was incredibly responsive and kept us updated. Would absolutely book again!
Caleb
July 29, 2023
No issues!
Meowtel
July 5, 2022
Mary Kate is a cat sitter in the Atlanta area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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