I'm Michael
Mikey's Kitty Care
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Michael is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Michael
Cat Sitting in Orange, CA
I used to volunteer in shelters in high school and have had a handful of special needs animals where we have had to do pills, creams, injections, subcutaneous infusion, etc. and would feel comfortable providing any special care to your fur-babies... My family and I have 5 rescue kitties (Ahote, Remo, Oto, Boji & Lakota) and 2 rescue pups (Tyson & Sydney) living with us. We also have a hand full of neighborhood cats who sleep on our porch. I have grown up with cats and have always had at least one cat my entire life.
I used to volunteer in shelters in high school and have had a handful of special needs animals where we have had to do pills, creams, injections, subcutaneous infusion, etc. and would feel comfortable providing any special care to your fur-babies.
I am an architect by trade and the Assistant Director of Project Management at UCI. I am dad to 6 kiddos (triplet 16 year old daughters, 3 year old son and twin 1.5 year old boys), so to say we have a full house is an understatement.
I am available most evenings and weekends. If you are ok with my wife coming by to help with your fur babies, she can also provide care during the days. She is also wonderful with animals. Please reach out with any questions and we can work to accommodate any requests or restrictions. I look forward to caring for your kitties!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Michael is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Leo
March 15, 2024
Michael was awesome. He came in, did exactly what I asked, and then more! He played with my kitties and took care of them. He also sent me great pics. He was also proactive in coordinating logistics into and out of my apartment. I can't wait to call on him again.
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Sara
January 23, 2024
I’m very happy we booked with Michael! He asked very good questions during the meet and greet and took notes. He sent a message daily with pictures of our cats. We really appreciate how well he took care of them. We look forward to booking him again!
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Mark Christopher
March 13, 2026
My ragdolls love Michael. I book Michael because I can trust Michael. On my most recent business trip to our annual sales conference in Vegas, Michael was amazing not only keeping my cats happy but giving me peace of mind.
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Sara
October 15, 2025
Noelle
July 24, 2025
Sara
May 6, 2025
Service Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Michael's is 15%
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
Michael's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Orange cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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
Leo
March 15, 2024
Michael was awesome. He came in, did exactly what I asked, and then more! He played with my kitties and took care of them. He also sent me great pics. He was also proactive in coordinating logistics into and out of my apartment. I can't wait to call on him again.
Sara
January 23, 2024
I’m very happy we booked with Michael! He asked very good questions during the meet and greet and took notes. He sent a message daily with pictures of our cats. We really appreciate how well he took care of them. We look forward to booking him again!
Mark Christopher
March 13, 2026
My ragdolls love Michael. I book Michael because I can trust Michael. On my most recent business trip to our annual sales conference in Vegas, Michael was amazing not only keeping my cats happy but giving me peace of mind.
Sara
October 15, 2025
Noelle
July 24, 2025
Sara
May 6, 2025
Mark Christopher
May 4, 2025
Michael is Marvelous. My 3rd trip with Michael; Michael is the most trustworthy sitter I know.
Sara
April 25, 2025
Sara
February 17, 2025
Sara
December 28, 2024
Sara
November 11, 2024
Sara
September 16, 2024
Sara
May 28, 2024
We are a recurring client. Amazing as always and even fed one of the streets cats that we always fed without us asking.
Sara
February 14, 2024
Meowtel
December 8, 2023
Michael is a background-checked cat sitter in the Orange area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)