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Pauline is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Pauline
Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA
NOTE ON TIMES: To ensure availability, please contact me through Meowtel to confirm availability prior to booking... Hi there! I'm Pauline, and I've worked with cats and kittens since I was a student. While I am not a cat owner myself, I have volunteered at shelters both in Baltimore and Oakland, including Oakland Animal Services as a foster parent. I've since fostered over a dozen kittens and young cats, and have experience with socialization, feeds, and medication administration. I will ensure your kitties are happy, healthy, and safe while you are away. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to working with you!
NOTE ON TIMES: To ensure availability, please contact me through Meowtel to confirm availability prior to booking. I will be transparent on whether I can serve you and your cats well! My availability is largely restricted to evenings and weekends, as I am a healthcare worker. Short-term drop-in visitations are preferred, and overnight stays/twice-daily visits may be limited to weekends.
1. COVID-19 Precautions and Services: I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I do work in a hospital, where safety measures are enforced on a regular basis.
2. Complimentary Meet & Greets are offered in person, via FaceTime and Zoom to learn about your cat(s) and how I can give them the best care while you are away.
3. My rates include a full service. During each visit, I will:
- Feed cat(s) according to your guidelines
- Administer medication (oral medication/pills, topical ointments/flea preventatives, eyedrops/ear drops), if any
- Scoop and refresh litter box(es)
- Play and cuddle
- Retrieve in mail/packages
- Water plants
- Bring in/out trash bins
- Adjust curtains and lights
- Additional requests
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Pauline is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Carol
December 29, 2025
Pauline was wonderfully gentle and interactive with my cat, who seemed talkative and responsive to her each day. She sent pictures and a video each day.
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Carol
January 3, 2026
My cat Purrcy seemed eager to tell Pauline about his days, eager for brushings and cuddles. She is gentle and attuned to his rather needy demands -- and he was very lucky to have her visit each day. I was delighted to receive news each day of their interaction.
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Kenzie
August 1, 2025
Pauline was a clear communicator, always letting us know when she arrived and providing a real play-by-play of her time with our kitties. :) We felt safe leaving our sweet girls in her hands and appreciate her attention to detail so much! The girls loved playing with her too. 🥰
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Nikki
June 28, 2025
Pauline was amazing. We had three kitties and all with different feeding instructions, medication requirement, and types of feeders, which could be a lot. Pauline took very good care of everything!
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Jon
July 26, 2024
Pauline was very easy to work with and our cat Toby took to her right away. Definitely the right energy! She was very communicative and send us pictures and videos daily, which meant we didn't have anything to worry about on our vacation. She went the extra mile and watered all of our plants and grabbed our deliveries. Highly recommended!
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Sarah
July 6, 2024
Pauline is the BEST!! She always comes through for me when I'm going out of town. She is very consistent with her time and efficiency. Pauline is patient with my super shy cat and gets her to come out for feeding! Highly recommend.
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Drop in visits rates
Pauline's is 25%
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
Pauline's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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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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 $38.00. 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
Carol
December 29, 2025
Pauline was wonderfully gentle and interactive with my cat, who seemed talkative and responsive to her each day. She sent pictures and a video each day.
Carol
January 3, 2026
My cat Purrcy seemed eager to tell Pauline about his days, eager for brushings and cuddles. She is gentle and attuned to his rather needy demands -- and he was very lucky to have her visit each day. I was delighted to receive news each day of their interaction.
Kenzie
August 1, 2025
Pauline was a clear communicator, always letting us know when she arrived and providing a real play-by-play of her time with our kitties. :) We felt safe leaving our sweet girls in her hands and appreciate her attention to detail so much! The girls loved playing with her too. 🥰
Nikki
June 28, 2025
Pauline was amazing. We had three kitties and all with different feeding instructions, medication requirement, and types of feeders, which could be a lot. Pauline took very good care of everything!
Jon
July 26, 2024
Pauline was very easy to work with and our cat Toby took to her right away. Definitely the right energy! She was very communicative and send us pictures and videos daily, which meant we didn't have anything to worry about on our vacation. She went the extra mile and watered all of our plants and grabbed our deliveries. Highly recommended!
Sarah
July 6, 2024
Pauline is the BEST!! She always comes through for me when I'm going out of town. She is very consistent with her time and efficiency. Pauline is patient with my super shy cat and gets her to come out for feeding! Highly recommend.
Kayla
September 1, 2024
Pauline was attentive with our kitties and sent photos and updates throughout the visit. She was patient with our shy guy, and have plenty of attention to out needy boy.
Joe
August 23, 2024
Pauline was a pleasure to work with! From the pre-meeting, to the real time photos and updates she provided, she was very professional. She also explained how I could change my reservation from the 40 minute confirmation to a 20 minute confirmation, since that was all that I needed. I hope to work with Pauline in the future, when I need cat sitting services. Thanks Pauline! Joe
Diane
January 3, 2024
Pauline was warm, funny and kind. she made attempts at wooing our guy to his fav watering hole, coaxed him into play and spent genuine time making sure He was comfortable and cared for in her drop in visits. Pauline also proactively helped with a fridge delivery I hadn't expected and other packages, alerted me and did all that was asked for Thurston.. this wasn't an overnite so Thurston was a bit less robust in his affections and play time but definitely bonded each day more, gave a few wins to Pauline for her consistency of gentle efforts and got comfortable with his new lovely sitter showing up.and showed aome of his affection and cuteness- good traction and with a lil more time- he will be a bestie to Pauline ! We definitely will book time with Pauline again soon! I also appreciated the early morning visits as that's the key snuggle attention time our boy is very attached to. it made a difference for me and for Thurston!!!
Laura
September 4, 2023
Pauline did an excellent job looking after Frank while we were taking a long weekend. She went above and beyond by searching our yard for him since he decided that he wanted an outdoor adventure while we were away. On day 2 he decided he needed some affection and Pauline sent us cute photos of our boy! She is extremely responsive and responsible and house was perfect and most importantly, kitty was happy and well cared for!
Karla
October 16, 2023
Marley Kitty was in great hands with Pauline. She sent so many great photos and even discovered how much Marley loves to just be brushed and petted.
Sarah
May 27, 2024
Pauline came to the rescue once again for a last minute trip!! She is super flexible and responsive, she remembers my babies and they seemed to remember her too. Even my super shy girl came out to greet her on the first night. Highly recommend, as long as she can always help with my babies 😊
Sarah
February 9, 2024
Pauline was great! I needed a last minute booking for a trip and she quickly came through. Pauline was great with both my super senior cats and even got my shy 3yr old to come out from under the bed!! Pauline followed all my instructions and was very consistent with her visit. Would recommend and will definitely book in the future!
Erin
December 29, 2023
Pauline catsat for our cat girl for a few nights and did a purrfect job! She came to our place in advance to meet our cat, was easy to communicate with and helped us out with a few surprises that popped up during our travels like getting packages and bringing them inside. She provided updates each day so we could be assured there were no issues while we were away. I'd definitely recommend her and would use her again myself in the future!
Elisa
December 19, 2023
Pauline was awesome with our cat, G’rae. She was prompt and attentive and sent us daily photo/text updates when she arrived and as she left. This was our first Meowtel experience, and we’re very happy we found Pauline :)
Sharon
May 4, 2023
Pauline is great, gave me updates and pics and reassured me Olive was cozy, happy, and safe.
Jordan
May 28, 2024
Pauline is a fantastic cat sitter who truly goes above and beyond. She was incredibly reliable and always kept us updated with regular communication and photos. Her attentiveness to our Oswald was wonderful—he was well-fed, entertained, and clearly happy in her care. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter and highly recommend Pauline to anyone in need of kitty-care!
Lindsey
July 31, 2023
Pauline did an amazing job watching Stella! She was prompt to respond, easy to schedule with, and sent me many adorable pictures of Stella. I felt comfortable leaving her in Pauline's care, and will absolutely book again.
Andre
November 7, 2025
Second time having Pauline watch my cat children and definitely will reach out to her again next time. Great updates every day and super responsive.
Andre
July 24, 2024
Pauline was great! I needed someone to play with my cat while I was on a trip so he didn’t feel lonely, and I knew he would be in good hands after meeting Pauline. Would schedule again.
Matthew
August 1, 2024
Polite, professional, and timely! Pauline gave plenty of photos and updates while petsitting and kept my cat wonderful company!
Patricia
November 23, 2023
Pauline was great! She gave me an update on everything she did. Great at communicating. she made my cats feel comfortable with her. I greatly appreciate Pauline’s professionalism and responsiveness.
Katherine
November 28, 2023
Pauline is very attentive and thorough in both care of your cats and in turn your home. She made sure our kitties were fed, happy, and well rested. Both our cats enjoyed their time with her thoroughly.
Elisa
February 16, 2026
Ryan
February 14, 2026
Ashley
December 26, 2025
Pauline was attentive, timely, communicative, and most of all, took wonderful care of my home and babies. Would trust her again in a heartbeat.
Virgilio
October 31, 2025
Pauline has cared for my kitties on multiple occasions. Her professionalism and trustworthiness is what keeps me coming back. Highest possible recommendation!
Virgilio
September 2, 2025
I’ve requested Pauline multiple times and she’s always done splendid work. Great communication and the cats like her! Highly recommend.
Elisa
August 24, 2025
Truc
July 27, 2025
Thanks for taking care of Emmy. gave detailed updates and took great care of my cat.
Truc
June 23, 2025
Pauline took great care of my shy cat and sent daily updates! highly recommend
E
January 12, 2025
Incredible communicator. Very responsive. Kitties loved her!
Virgilio
September 25, 2024
When I leave the kitties in Pauline’s care, I know I can rest easy! Highly recommend as always.
Virgilio
September 8, 2024
Pauline came through for me yet again! It feels great knowing I can put my trust in her to tend to my cats.
Tracey
August 20, 2024
Pauline was great with my cats!
Virgilio
August 1, 2024
I can rely on Pauline to do a great job looking in on my two cats. She’s friendly and understands my cats’ needs, especially since she’s cared for them multiple times. Highly recommended!
Laurel
July 31, 2024
Pauline was absolutely fantastic with our fur baby! She gave very detailed updates and was so friendly. We will definitely be booking her next time we travel!
Michelle
July 19, 2024
Pauline is amazing with our kitties!
Diane
July 6, 2024
terrific kitty support as always !
Virgilio
June 24, 2024
Diane
May 12, 2024
always a pleasure to have Pauline drop in to play and care for Thurston- a responsible, thoughtful and sweet Kitty sitter and we very much appreciate Pauline!
Truc
April 14, 2024
Very responsive and professional cat sitter. Pauline provided lots of updates and photos and took good care of my cat.
Nathan
March 24, 2024
Michelle
February 7, 2024
Pauline is always great with our kitties! I appreciate her updates on how they’re doing, and we always come back home to find our kitties happy and cared for.
Carlette
January 4, 2024
Pauline was an amazing sitter! I have a few more trips coming up so I'm glad I found someone as reliable as her
Michelle
January 2, 2024
Pauline is wonderful! She always treats our kitties with care, and I appreciate all of her communication!
Jb
January 1, 2024
Michelle
November 27, 2023
Pauline is always fantastic! She takes wonderful care of our two kitties while we’re away, and I appreciate her communication with us!
Truc
November 25, 2023
Pauline took great care of my shy cat while we were away on holiday. She was very professional and provided timely updates and notes. I recommend her services without reservation and would book again!
Stephanie
November 25, 2023
Pauline helped us out over the holiday when our regular catsitter wasn't available, she's fantastic and Elliot the cat was in great hands.
Michelle
November 6, 2023
Pauline is great with our kitties and I appreciate her photos and communications each day!
Stephane
September 29, 2023
Virgilio
September 17, 2023
Pauline was such a pleasure to work with! She was a prompt and thorough communicator and attentive to our cats’ needs. Highly recommend!
Stephane
August 22, 2023
Everything went very smoothly. Easy reservation, timely communication, great updates and our cat was well taken care off. Thanks Pauline!
Sarah
August 22, 2023
Pauline was great! She gave my 2 cats lots of love and sent updates and pictures with each visit
Sierra
August 19, 2023
Michelle
August 3, 2023
Pauline is fantastic! Great communication and we came home to happy kitties!
Michelle
July 6, 2023
Pauline was great with our two kitties! She was communicative and responsive throughout our vacation and I always felt like our kitties were in caring hands. She went above and beyond for our little ones!
Meowtel
February 28, 2023
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