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Cindy's Kitty Cat Care
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I'm Cindy

A cat sitter in Oceanside, CA

5.00/5.00
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32 REVIEWS

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I'm Cindy | Cat Sitting in Oceanside, CA

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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.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

When looking to hire someone to care for your little kitty, ask questions! Experience in your sitter is important and so are reviews of other customers who have hired that sitter. However, sometimes someone just starting out won't have a ton of reviews, but they might be an awesome sitter! I strongly suggest meeting face to face, asking questions important to YOU - even the seemingly silly ones - and getting an overall feel for who will be going into your home and taking care of your baby while you're gone. Trustworthy-ness is key and most of the time we know it from that first meetup. Go with your gut!

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

When getting a cat for the first time, make sure you are patient with yourself and of course your new kitty. Cats need time to scope out their surroundings and familiarize themselves with where they will be sleeping, eating, scratching or sunning. Sometimes older cats can mark, so you may want to keep a close eye on them when you first bring them home. Kittens will need more time with that, for sure! Give the experience time - for both of you to adjust.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I am super conscientious in all that I do in life, especially when it comes to caring for people and animals. When I come to your house, I am respectful of your property, follow your rules and requests to a 'T', and make sure that I lock up exactly the way you want. I double check the door I came in and went out of to make sure it is locked! I keep your key on my ring and when finished, return it exactly where you request it to be. Also, if I notice something is amiss, I will let you know immediately. I'll take any packages inside to ensure they are safe - along with your fur baby. :)

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am available for holiday bookings on average. It's rare that I go out of town for the holidays.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite cat toy is anything on the end of a stick that dangles and that I can hold onto. With those types of toys, I feel that I’m part of the playtime. Throwable toys are great, but more often than not kitties won’t bring them back to you. However, I did have a cat that used to love retrieving milk jug tops! He would bring them back to me every time. :)

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

I allow space to kitties that are timid or anxious - any cat for that matter. But I do try to let them know they can trust me. I will make myself approachable by sitting on the floor and talking soft baby-kitty talk to them and make sure my movements are very slow. I give them time to check me out, but I understand that some are quite cautious and that's alright.

Cindy's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Becky

We had an excellent experience with Cindy! She took great care of our cats while we were away — very timely, communicative, and kind. Cindy kept the litter box area clean, sent lots of great photos, and made sure our fur babies were happy and comfortable. She was also incredibly patient and professional, even when I was a bit frazzled getting ready for our trip. We would absolutely book with Cindy again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Jun 17, 2025 "Becky, I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful 5-Star review! And for choosing and trusting me with caring for your babies. It was such a pleasure meeting you and your family. They are a joy!"
This month
Stephanie

Cindy did a great job caring for our two kitties while we were gone! She’s attentive and detailed and keeps you updated with each visit. Her response times are great as well. Such a nice Petsitter. We appreciate her! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Cindy on May 18, 2025 "Thank you for the 5 stars, Stephanie! You are so kind. And thank you for putting your trust in me to care for Maggie and Jude while you were away. I look forward to visiting, again!"
May 18, 2025
Kim

This was my very first time using Meowtel and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Cindy was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She made me feel so at ease, which meant the world to me as a first-timer leaving my kittens in someone else’s care! She was warm, professional, and clearly a natural with animals — mine took to her immediately! Her updates were thoughtful and reassuring, and I could tell my kitties were not just well cared for, but genuinely loved while I was away. I’m beyond thankful for Cindy and wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. If you’re nervous about leaving your cats, trust me — Cindy will take amazing care of them!

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Response from Cindy on May 18, 2025 "Thank you, Kim! Your words warm my heart. I loved caring for Jack, Wyatt, and Winnie - such sweet characters! I am blessed that you chose me and look forward to helping out again in the future."
May 16, 2025
Bruce

Cindy is stealing the hearts of my furry monsters ! When I’m on travel I share all the great pictures and videos with my daughter at college. Thanks so much for taking good care of the cat side of the family.

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Response from Cindy on May 4, 2025 "Aww...thank you so much for the 5-star review, Bruce! I love the 'furry monsters'. They are a hoot! Thank you again for having me care for them."
May 4, 2025
Katie

This is our third time working with Cindy! As always she is great with updates, medication administration with our grumpy guy and playing with our kitties!

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Response from Cindy on Mar 28, 2025 "Thank you so much, Katie! It's always a pleasure to care for FourSocks and Boca. They are sweethearts. I love being greeted by your 'grumpy guy'. HAHA I look forward to looking after them again."
March 19, 2025
Heather

Cindy is the best. She helped us out so much this week. She is a fantastic house and pet sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Mar 28, 2025 "Thank you, Heather! You are an awesome kitty mom and it's always a joy to look after your babies. It's exciting to catch a glimpse of their elusive selves. I look forward to future visits with Marcus and Princess!"
March 15, 2025
Bruce

Cindy continues to knock it out of the park ! I had a quick reaction requirement this time and she responded positively and performed wonderfully. I can highly recommend Cindy to all ! Thanks Cindy !

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Feb 7, 2025 "Thank you for the wonderful review, Bruce! Glad I was there and able to help. Please let me know when Yoda and Cha Cha need caring for, again. I'm there!"
February 4, 2025
Katie

This is our second time having Cindy hang with our kitties. She is prompt, great at communicating and flexible. Our kitties definitely relax and show their personalities with Cindy!

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Response from Cindy on Jan 23, 2025 "I'm so glad that I get to hang with Four Socks and Boca. One of these days Boca is going to come down and play with FS and me. :) Thank you again for choosing me, Katie. Always a pleasure!"
January 23, 2025
Olivia

Cindy was a pleasure of a cat sitter! She accepted our reservation on short notice and made time to go through our routine, and provided consistent and timely updates. It was a relief to have someone so mindful with our girl while we were away. Not to mention, our kitty seemed to get along with her swimmingly, despite being apprehensive to new people.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Cindy on Jan 1, 2025 "Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Olivia! Buttercup is darling and I loved hanging out with her. You are a wonderful mommy and it shows. Thank you for making caring for her so easy!"
December 28, 2024
Heather

Cindy is super responsible and full of common sense and kindness. She sends lots of pictures and an update everyday. My cats are normally very shy around new people. They are already warming up to Cindy.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 23, 2024
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
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
Katie

Cindy was the absolute perfect cat sitter. We had an emergency vet visit 24hrs before we left and had to adjust our reservation. Cindy was flexible and even administered the medications and provided updates that eased our anxiety during our trip. I cannot express how much of a help and how much relief Cindy provided for us and our cats! 10/10 will book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Cindy on Jul 14, 2024 "5 Stars & 10/10 - Wow, Katie! Thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy that you were able to rest easy knowing FourSocks and Boca were well-cared for while you were away. My pleasure to help any time!❤️"
July 14, 2024
Alexandra

this is the second time we’ve had Cindy over and it won’t be the last! she’s great with all our kitties, and takes excellent care of our home. I love the updates and photos! Cindy is super responsive and kind - all of our kitties (except for the youngest, but she takes a lot of time to warm up) like her already! thanks Cindy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 10, 2024
Kim

Cindy was perfect for us and I will continue to book with her in the future.

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Response from Cindy on Mar 19, 2024 "Thank you so much for the five stars, Kim! It was a pleasure caring for Luna while you were gone! Always happy to look after her any time. 🐾❤️"
March 19, 2024
Kathryn

Cindy did an amazing job with our two babies and followed all instructions perfectly. I would definitely invite her to sit again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Mar 14, 2024 "Thank you so much for the five stars, Kathryn! Your instructions were so helpful and easy to follow. It was a pleasure caring for Nigel and Simon while you were away and I would love to do it again!💕"
March 14, 2024
Heidi

Cindy is fantastic! I know I can trust my kitties with her and I’d definitely book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Jan 22, 2024 "Thank you, again, Heidi! Always a pleasure to care for your kitties. You’re an awesome cat mom!❤️"
January 19, 2024
Heidi

Cindy was very prompt in responding and did a perfect job looking after my kitties and sending me updates. thank you Cindy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Jan 5, 2024 "Thank you so much for the 5-stars, Heidi! Your babies were a breeze to look after and I am grateful that you trusted me with their care. I look forward to tending to your future cat-care needs. You're awesome!"
January 5, 2024
Jane

It was wonderful to know my kitty was just fine. Cindy kept me informed and administered Selleh's medications. Thank you, Cindy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Cindy on Dec 30, 2023 "Thank you for the 5 stars, Jane! Selleh was a doll - you made everything so easy for me to care for her. It was a joy! Thank you for choosing and trusting me with your precious baby. ~Cindy🐾"
December 28, 2023
Saleemah

Cindy was a lifesaver! She took a HUGE weight off my shoulders when I suddenly had to change cat care plans for our 2 senior cats. She responded quickly when I reached out to her and was incredibly accommodating in every way, from start to finish. She took great care of our cats, sent lovely pictures and updates and performed all duties efficiently and well. She’s definitely 5 stars, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Cindy on Dec 18, 2023 "Thank you for the 5 stars, Saleemah! It was such a pleasure caring for Charlie and Kayko. Such sweethearts!❤️🐾"
December 18, 2023
Meowtel

Cindy is a background-checked cat sitter in the Oceanside area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 31, 2023
Nick

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 25, 2025
Heather

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 14, 2025
Heather

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March 20, 2025
Doreen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cindy on Oct 8, 2024 "Thank you for the 5 stars, Doreen! It was such a pleasure visiting your beautiful home and caring for Decker and Marshall. Your details made it so easy!"
October 8, 2024
Kathleen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 11, 2024
Alexandra

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Response from Cindy on May 22, 2024 "Thank you so much for the five stars, Alex! It was a pleasure caring for all your babies. And thank you for the details-they were so helpful! I look forward to hanging out with the kitties again in the future. ❤️Cindy"
May 22, 2024
Jane

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 2, 2024
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Cindy on Apr 5, 2024 "Thank you so much for the 5⭐️ Review, Pat! It was a pleasure meeting the three of you and I look forward to caring for your babies in the future.❤️"
April 5, 2024

Cindy's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $36.80 / 20min $52.10 / 45min $63.50 / 60min
  • Cindy's Holiday Surcharge is 40%
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Cindy's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.75 / 20min $55.60 / 45min $65.45 / 60min
  • Cindy's Holiday Surcharge is 40%
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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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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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 $31.00. 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 • 32 reviews • From $36.80