I'm Karly
Purr-Fectly Karly - The Cat Whisperer Extraordinaire
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Karly is experienced with 1 type of medications
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I'm Karly
Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA
I am a huge cat lover and compassionate cat caretaker. I range in experience from firstborn kitties to the old and wise over 20 years old. I am well versed in cats with medical assistance from seizures to dietary restrictions.
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I am a huge cat lover and compassionate cat caretaker. I range in experience from firstborn kitties to the old and wise over 20 years old. I am well versed in cats with medical assistance from seizures to dietary restrictions.
I am fluent in psst-psst and an Olympian in playing feather strings with your fur baby.
I have had cats my entire life and taking care of them is second nature.
I currently am self-employed and run a small online business full-time with an incredibly flexible schedule.
Most times of days or nights work for me in the Bay Area, overnight is optional as well. Based in Oakland.
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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 over 10 years with cats personalities ranging from super hyper to incredibly shy. I find myself able to adapt to any personality quite easily. I grew up and have sat cats that had seizures, cats that have needed medications, special attention and care, and much more.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love being able to bond and hang out with cats, they have always been my preferred pet my entire life. I've never found myself unable to get along with any cat which feels like a huge blessing. Hanging out with your furry friend brings me as much joy (if not more) than it does them.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
One of my favorite cat listings have come back to me time and time again, they are two cats who just love to play and have the most eccentric personalities, are incredibly loving, and of course filled with sweetness.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I do! Currently I have a two year old shorthair kitty named Lady. She has the most beautiful silky black coat, has a clipped ear, and one eye. I adopted her through a cat fostering non-profit that saves kitties off the streets and takes care of them. She has always been super shy and was a scaredy cat when I first got her, but over time her personality has shined brightly and I considered her my soulmate. She is outspoken, adorable and brings my heart joy everyday. She is very picky with people and I find myself so lucky that she has grown so trusting and close with me.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I always recommend having toys for cat sitters to keep your kitty entertained and to burn off some energy (depending on age of course). If they are more relaxed or senior, having treats, a kitty brush or just some of their favorite blankets out will allow them to feel more comfort about your sitter :)
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I usually meet and greet with new cat parents, get shown around to where their litter is, cat food, and water stations. It's helpful to point out their favorite toys and hiding spots and just getting a general idea of their personality. Typically when parents are gone and it is the cat sitter and the cat alone, they typically come out of hiding (if they tend to hide around new people) after about 5-10 minutes.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I always make sure to communicate where the key should be left once the reservation is complete, such as locking the bottom (if possible) and leaving the key on the table, or if there is a key hand off that is needed after. As for the cats, I make sure that there is nothing out that they could get into that would harm their health and safety when I'm gone and overall ensuring, especially on longer visits, that areas are kept up and clean.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes :) I am usually in the area during most holidays, you will see per my availability calendar, I tend to prioritize cat sitting!
What is your favorite cat toy?
I love a good wand toy, it allows for a lot of variation with play and tends to keep cats engaged for the majority of the time.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I'm a very gentle person, I find that shy or timid cats tend to be more drawn to me. Just keeping a calm and present energy usually works so that they feel comfortable and in-charge when they are getting use to a new person.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Karly is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Erica
January 7, 2026
Karly was a lifesaver! When my original sitter fell through while I was out of the country, she accepted my request right away and was great with communication. Even though we couldn’t meet beforehand, she was friendly, understanding, and took wonderful care of my cats. I’m so grateful for her help and would absolutely recommend her.
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Megan
December 7, 2025
As always Karly did an excellent job. she managed to charm our somewhat shy cat. Traveling internationally for two weeks was stressful and it gave us great piece of mind that our kitty was not only having her physical (medication, food, litter) needs met but was getting tlc as well. Karly always sent timely and enthusiastic updates as well as great photos from each visit.
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Donna
February 25, 2026
Karly was great cat sitting our two kitties Stella and Coco while we traveled abroad, and she was very reassuring with regular updates. We were impressed and thrilled with her making a wonderful connection right away with our shy kitty. We, including the kitties can't wait to have her sit for us again!
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Tatiana
This month
I can’t recommend Karly enough! I’ve used her more than once, and she’ll continue to be my go-to cat sitter. She’s incredibly kind, communicative, and reliable. She always sends me updates and photos, follows every instruction perfectly, and takes the time to play with my cats instead of just stopping by to feed them. One thing that really stood out to me is that my cats were comfortable with her right away, even when she came over without me there. They’re usually cautious around new people, so I think that says a lot about how gentle and caring she is with animals. It’s such a relief knowing they’re in good hands whenever I’m away. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their cats!
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Theresa
April 5, 2026
Karly is wonderful with our 2 cats - one of whom is old and needs medication - and they are always happy and healthy when we return from our trips. we will definitely keep booking with Karly! thank you!
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Kathryn
This week
Karly was very prompt and professional. She dealt with an ant invasion. and we felt our cats were in good hands.
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Drop in visits rates
Karly'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
Karly's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Karly'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
Karly'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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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
Erica
January 7, 2026
Karly was a lifesaver! When my original sitter fell through while I was out of the country, she accepted my request right away and was great with communication. Even though we couldn’t meet beforehand, she was friendly, understanding, and took wonderful care of my cats. I’m so grateful for her help and would absolutely recommend her.
Megan
December 7, 2025
As always Karly did an excellent job. she managed to charm our somewhat shy cat. Traveling internationally for two weeks was stressful and it gave us great piece of mind that our kitty was not only having her physical (medication, food, litter) needs met but was getting tlc as well. Karly always sent timely and enthusiastic updates as well as great photos from each visit.
Donna
February 25, 2026
Karly was great cat sitting our two kitties Stella and Coco while we traveled abroad, and she was very reassuring with regular updates. We were impressed and thrilled with her making a wonderful connection right away with our shy kitty. We, including the kitties can't wait to have her sit for us again!
Tatiana
This month
I can’t recommend Karly enough! I’ve used her more than once, and she’ll continue to be my go-to cat sitter. She’s incredibly kind, communicative, and reliable. She always sends me updates and photos, follows every instruction perfectly, and takes the time to play with my cats instead of just stopping by to feed them. One thing that really stood out to me is that my cats were comfortable with her right away, even when she came over without me there. They’re usually cautious around new people, so I think that says a lot about how gentle and caring she is with animals. It’s such a relief knowing they’re in good hands whenever I’m away. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their cats!
Theresa
April 5, 2026
Karly is wonderful with our 2 cats - one of whom is old and needs medication - and they are always happy and healthy when we return from our trips. we will definitely keep booking with Karly! thank you!
Kathryn
This week
Karly was very prompt and professional. She dealt with an ant invasion. and we felt our cats were in good hands.
Hayley
March 31, 2025
Karly is a great cat sitter and provides amazing updates detailing every item on the visit checklist. Her thorough updates (and photos!) help us feel at ease when traveling as we know our cats are receiving excellent care! We will be sure to book Karly again whenever we’re in need of a cat sitter.
Kimberly
January 1, 2025
Karly was available last minute for our kitties and had a speedy response time and was easy to work with. She was able to give medication in our cats food no problem and kept the boxes and space tidy.
Megan
December 26, 2023
Everything about the process for arranging to have Karly cat sit was so smooth. She managed to get our shy kitty to come out of her most loved hiding space on their first visit and on the second she came out right away. If you knew how skittish my cat is you would understand what a huge accomplishment that was. It gave me and my husband such piece of mind to know that someone was not only tending to Gems physical needs (food, water, litter box) but that she was also receiving well loved pets, play time and quality attention. Karly messaged with timely updates that were worded with care and creativity. As well as photos of our girl, all of which made us feel comforted as we miss her and it is so hard to leave your fur baby behind.
Megan
This month
Our reservation with Karly went great again! My husband and I have booked with her a handful of times now, two of which were during international trips where we were away for several weeks. Knowing our cat was well cared for gave us peace of mind while being far away. Karly always gives timely updates and provides thoughtful, enthusiastic care for our cat Gem.
Megan
December 28, 2024
This was our second time booking with Karly and I would absolutely book with her again. I appreciated that she would not only let me know when she arrived for her visit before following up with a more detailed update. Her kindness and enthusiasm really stood out.
Nathan
January 7, 2024
Karly was great! Good updates, fun photos, followed my kinda-intense list of instructions to the T. Both Cat and I really appreciate her. Would definitely recommend!
Kora
This month
Everything went very smoothly from scheduling to show Karly around to getting pics and updates while I was gone. Most important, my kitties seem happy! We’d be happy to use her again.
Theresa
February 17, 2026
Karly was wonderful with our cats. she was able to get our shy cat to play with her and our older cranky and shy cat to cuddle. She was very communicative and did everything we asked and more. We have already rebooked with her for our next out of town trip! 5 stars!
Jenna
January 4, 2026
Karly was an awesome cat sitter! sent me updates and photos and Rupert seemed very happy.
Eric
This month
Karly was amazing and attentive! The pics she sent of my kitties were proof they were very happy to have her visit! 😻
Lindsey
December 27, 2024
Karly was available and super helpful and responsive even during a very busy holiday time. She took wonderful care of our senior kitties and we returned to happy cats.
Kelsey
December 28, 2025
Karly was super communicative, thorough, and tidy! I felt totally at ease with her caring for Coconut while I was gone.
Tamatha
This week
Matthew
This week
Justyn
May 24, 2026
Nora
May 17, 2026
Sarah
May 14, 2026
Karly was very good!
Tamatha
May 13, 2026
Karly is responsive, reliable and easy to work with. Appreciated her help!
Griffen
May 4, 2026
Karly was amazing!! She provided so many great pictures and updates and I will definitely trust her with my kitty in the future
Lee
May 2, 2026
Karly is great, our cats seemed happy and well loved. Highly recommend!
Suzan
April 23, 2026
Matthew
April 15, 2026
Suzan
March 25, 2026
Matthew
February 27, 2026
Matthew
January 30, 2026
Bo
January 3, 2026
Matthew
December 30, 2025
Katy took on taking care of Niiko both on short notice and during the holidays. She did a wonderful job following instructions and my cat loved her.
Drew
December 14, 2025
Excellent service! Would hire again in a heartbeat :)
Serena
January 5, 2025
Ray
December 29, 2024
Karly provided excellent feedback while we were away and the cats seemed content.
Arielle
January 9, 2024
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September 18, 2023
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