Cindy's Kitty Cat Care
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Repeat clients: 7
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I'm Cindy

A cat sitter in Oceanside, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
19 REVIEWS

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I'm Cindy | Cat Sitting in Oceanside, CA

Meow to you, fellow cat lover! My name is Cindy and I live in Oceanside. Throughout my life, I have been a caring mommy to several cats - two of which lived to be 20! I've since added the sweetest little Jack Russell to the mix by the name of Bogart. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am pet CPR certified. I love being able to work out of my home now. That means my availability is very flexible. I am a former television and radio broadcaster of 25 years who turned to writing professionally. My book (Before the Rooster Crows Twice) was just published in March - very exciting! I own a house in Maine which I run as a vacation rental. It's exciting to meet the guests online. And the most fun job I have is this! I started boarding and caring for cats and dogs professionally about 7 years ago. Helping animal lovers care for their pets is so rewarding. As you already know, felines are super independent, but despite their oftentimes aloof demeanor, they want and need our love and affection. When parents are away and cannot provid...

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

I have owned cats my whole life, starting from when I was just a kitten, myself. They are unique creatures - that's for sure! Their individual personalities are intriguing, aren't they? I started caring for cats (and dogs) professionally about 7 years ago and have loved it ever since.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I understand that cats (or most animals) want attention and to feel love. What I enjoy most about cat sitting is that I become that surrogate parent for them while their real mommies and daddies are away. It's comforting to me and your cat to know that someone is looking out for them - to reassure them that they haven't been abandoned and that food and a clean kitty box will continue to exist!

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

Yes! One of my favorite cat-sitting reservations (and really, all of them have been wonderful) is when a cat mom told me that their feline was standoffish and didn't like people (aside from their owner.) But I was determined to change that. With patience and a soft loving voice, I was able to turn that standoffishness into a warm and trusting experience for their cat. They were eating out of my hand - literally! That tears me up.

Cindy's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Bruce

Cindy was wonderful with our furry monsters ! A bonded pair of American shorthairs who are a daily challenge for us were Cindy's challenge on our long weekend up the coast. Cindy was very pleasant and very capable during our initial interview. Her performance during the reservation was very high quality and that gave us comfort that the cats were in good hands and were well attended during the whole reservation. We especially enjoyed the videos and still photos provided daily. What a pleasant experience -- we'll be back for Cindy's support on our next trip ! Thanks so much, Cindy.

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November 14, 2024
Heather

Cindy did a great job in every way.

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Response from Cindy on Oct 8, 2024 "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Heather!! You're a great kitty mommy, too. You made caring for your babies easy!"
October 8, 2024
Heather

Cindy was great. she did everything perfectly. She paid attention to how everything was going and brought things to my attention. She sent pictures everyday. We are very happy with her work.

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Response from Cindy on Oct 8, 2024 "Awww...thank you for the kind words, Heather! And for the 5 stars! It was my pleasure to care for Princess and Marcus. You made it easy by laying everything out for me. I look forward to helping again!"
October 8, 2024
Alexandra

Cindy did an amazing job with our kitties! (and our tortoise!). she was even able to get one of our shy younger ones to come out and get treats and pets! she always goes above and beyond for our babies, and leaves the house really clean for when we get home. thanks so much Cindy! until next time!

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Response from Cindy on Aug 22, 2024 "You are awesome, Alex! I love the whole group! And you make caring for your babies so easy. Thanks for always having detailed instructions and being available for questions. Thank you for a wonderful review! Yes, "until next time!"❤️"
August 20, 2024
Kathleen

Cindy was great! Sent pictures of Gracie’s food and water at every visit. Made sure she would be covered until her next visit. Gracie was shy and would come out to play but Cindy made a great effort to get her out!

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Response from Cindy on Jul 14, 2024 "Thank you so much for the 5 stars, Kathleen! You made it easy to care for Gracie while you were away. Thank you for the instructions! Maybe next time Gracie and I will get a chance to play.🥰❤️"
July 14, 2024
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Cindy's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon (November 28th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Frequently Asked Questions

Oceanside cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $36.00. 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.

Cindy's Kitty Cat Care
5.00 • 19 reviewsFrom $36.80