I'm Maria
Palos Verdes Cat Sitting
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Maria is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Maria
Cat Sitting in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
All visits include:
- Complimentary Meet & Greet
- Clean bowl of fresh food and water
- Litter box clean up
- Text notification at the ... Hello! My name is Maria and I live in Rolling Hills and have 4 cats. Sidney, Nyx, Bodhi and Kai. I love all animals but have a special love for cats. I've always had cats and understand their unique temperaments and personalities.
All visits include:
- Complimentary Meet & Greet
- Clean bowl of fresh food and water
- Litter box clean up
- Text notification at the start of the visit.
- Text summary & pictures before leaving.
- Playtime and belly scratches (On kitty's terms😺)
Key pick-up is complimentary during our initial meet and greet. However, for future visits, a lockbox will be required. if you need me to come to your location, there will be a pick-up/drop-off fee of $15 each way.
Cheers to a purr-fect experience ahead!
Medication Experience:
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Maria is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Dawn
December 30, 2025
Maria is wonderful! She checked in every day and sent photos. She even went above and beyond bringing in our patio cushions and Christmas decorations that fell over during a rainstorm. We are so grateful to have her caring for our fur babies.
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Farud
September 4, 2025
Maria was pretty responsive from the get-go. She answered all our questions and initiated a meet & greet with our kitties. During the actual cat sitting, Maria exceeded our expectations. Our kitties came out to play and interact. She topped off all food, and water bowls, and even cleaned our kitties’ dish bowls! We would definitely reach our to Maria again if we need someone to watch over our kitties
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Shannon
March 1, 2024
Solid Gold! We hit the jackpot with finding Maria. She was able to pill my cats, handle several different medications between 2 cats and applied transdermals. Not only did she follow the instructions like an expert, but she also followed up by text at the end of each visit, and told me exactly what medications she gave, how each cat was doing. And noted any additional tasks that were performed. The pics and videos I received were amazing and gave me comfort while being across the country. My nervous cats were puddy in her hands after only one visit. THANK YOU MARIA :)!!!!
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Lucy
February 22, 2024
Maria was super attentive to my kitty who is a senior in need of daily meds and is also blind. We texted daily and she sent me several lovely pic so I could see my boy. She was wonderful with him and I highly recommend her. She's great at following a pile of instructions and is a real sweetie!
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Dinah
December 26, 2023
Quick responding and daily updates! Maria was very understanding and knowledgeable with both my kitties especially when one was needing extra attention with litter box issues. She even tried to help troubleshoot for me with my litter robot acting up. She was especially patient with one of my cats who is super shy/skittish with strangers. Over time, I think she started to warm up to Maria which is fantastic!
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Joshua
August 22, 2023
Amazing...she took such great care and time with our 5 kitties, and all of our special requests and anything we asked. She stayed later a few times when the kitties didn't want to make things easy for her, she even taught us a new and easier way to give our cats pill medicine! She was super attentive and sent many updates and pictures, she made it feel as though she was a family member caring for our fur babies, highly recommend her and will use her again in the future when needed!
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Drop in visits rates
Maria'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
Maria's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
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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.
Palos Verdes Peninsula cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $37.00. 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
Dawn
December 30, 2025
Maria is wonderful! She checked in every day and sent photos. She even went above and beyond bringing in our patio cushions and Christmas decorations that fell over during a rainstorm. We are so grateful to have her caring for our fur babies.
Farud
September 4, 2025
Maria was pretty responsive from the get-go. She answered all our questions and initiated a meet & greet with our kitties. During the actual cat sitting, Maria exceeded our expectations. Our kitties came out to play and interact. She topped off all food, and water bowls, and even cleaned our kitties’ dish bowls! We would definitely reach our to Maria again if we need someone to watch over our kitties
Shannon
March 1, 2024
Solid Gold! We hit the jackpot with finding Maria. She was able to pill my cats, handle several different medications between 2 cats and applied transdermals. Not only did she follow the instructions like an expert, but she also followed up by text at the end of each visit, and told me exactly what medications she gave, how each cat was doing. And noted any additional tasks that were performed. The pics and videos I received were amazing and gave me comfort while being across the country. My nervous cats were puddy in her hands after only one visit. THANK YOU MARIA :)!!!!
Lucy
February 22, 2024
Maria was super attentive to my kitty who is a senior in need of daily meds and is also blind. We texted daily and she sent me several lovely pic so I could see my boy. She was wonderful with him and I highly recommend her. She's great at following a pile of instructions and is a real sweetie!
Dinah
December 26, 2023
Quick responding and daily updates! Maria was very understanding and knowledgeable with both my kitties especially when one was needing extra attention with litter box issues. She even tried to help troubleshoot for me with my litter robot acting up. She was especially patient with one of my cats who is super shy/skittish with strangers. Over time, I think she started to warm up to Maria which is fantastic!
Joshua
August 22, 2023
Amazing...she took such great care and time with our 5 kitties, and all of our special requests and anything we asked. She stayed later a few times when the kitties didn't want to make things easy for her, she even taught us a new and easier way to give our cats pill medicine! She was super attentive and sent many updates and pictures, she made it feel as though she was a family member caring for our fur babies, highly recommend her and will use her again in the future when needed!
Response from Maria
Thank you so much for the kind words🙏 ❤️
Natalie
August 17, 2022
I’ve never felt so confident going on vacation and leaving my cat behind as when I know Maria is taking care of her. Maria sends me pictures and updates each time she visits, and brings treats and catnip for her! We’ve also been struggling with ants in the heat, and Maria cleaned them up and even brought over some of her own remedies to try to help while we were away. She’s a wonderful person and a phenomenal cat-sitter.
Hira
January 5, 2022
Maria was fantastic! This is the first time I went on vacation and left my cats with a sitter. She sent me updates everyday with sweet photos of my cats. When we had a situation with my automatic feeder not clearly dispensing, she went above and beyond in her communication and troubleshooting. My cats were happy and calm when I came back. Thank you, Maria!
Nicholas
July 18, 2023
Maria is a wonderful and caring sitter. One of our cats is shy and she went above and beyond to coax her out, making sure our needy cat got lots of playtime and 1-on-1 attention. This was our first time traveling in a long while and it was such a relief to have such a dependable person looking after our cats! Every day she sent a nice report of how they were doing and included lots of great pics. Highly recommend!
Lisa
February 21, 2024
Maria followed my instructions to the letter and left our home in better condition than we left it. She was very patient and understanding with our shy kitty and provided timely and detailed updates before and after each visit. She even checked in with me after I got back from my trip to see how our cat was doing. I will definitely be using Maria in the future, and I have high hopes that one day our kitty will warm up to her!
Gabriela
October 12, 2022
Maria was amazing with my cat Kitty and sent pictures and videos and checked in every time she visited. She is so thoughtful and even left a toy and some treats on the urn for my other cat who recently passed. She is a kind, reliable and compassionate person.
Julie
August 30, 2022
Maria was fantastic. She always let us know when she stopped by, how our cats were doing, had no problem giving meds and sent plenty of photos. We could not have had a better experience 😻
Sandy
March 19, 2024
My kitties loved Maria and playing wit her. She even charmed my shy one. She was very flexible & accomodating with my schedule and took specific notes about feeding which she followed exactly. Very professional & conscientious.
Teresa
December 11, 2023
Maria was way beyond our expectations! My kids absolutely loves her and most run away and stay away. But because they trust her, they came out to our amazement! She is a cat Houdini 😃 updates and photos were the best! Maria will be our forever sitter!
Erika
November 14, 2023
This was my first time utilizing a cat sitting service. Maria was great with my two kitties who have been a litttle shy since we moved. She sent updates and pictures during each visit.
Jennifer
August 17, 2023
Maria was great with our two boys. One is a shy guy and she successfully got him to come down to eat—no small thing! She was also very communicative and sent awesome pics. Highly recommend!
Carmen
May 2, 2023
I highly recommend Maria, I was hesitant to leave Tigger at the vet’s office for a last minute weekend trip. Maria sent me the cutest videos and pictures if my cat trusting and playing with her. She was even kind enough to give me a ride to pickup my car from the mechanic the day she came to meet us. 🥰 Wonderful service!
Becky
April 4, 2023
We've had Maria come take care of our cats 5 times now and they just love her. They are always happy when we return which I know means they got quality time during her visits. She's detail oriented and does a great job making sure our super senior gets all of her pills. Thanks again.
Shannon
February 16, 2023
Maria is a great cat sitter!! She gave us daily updates and kept our cat on a nice routine while we were away. Maria has extensive knowledge about cat behavior and took her time allowing our scaredy cat to warm up to her. I highly recommend!!
Megan
May 18, 2022
Maria is an absolute GEM! Sent pictures and a video every day she watched our little doofus, and our cat absolutely loved her. If you’re in South Bay/west LA area, Maria is the one for you. But also don’t book up too much of her time, because she’s our favorite... ;)
Laura
December 4, 2023
Maria really put my mind at ease and was so wonderful and flexible with my persnickety shy cats. I was nervous because I had never had a cat sitter before. Maria helped me relax on vacation and was very creative and clever about getting my cats to come out of their shells a bit.
Allyson
April 18, 2023
Maria was absolutely terrific! She is an amazing sitter for miss Sasha kitty, and Sasha adores her! This is our second time having Maria watch her. Between the great pics and videos she sent, to her excellent elder kitty care, she is our go-to sitter!
Asia
December 25, 2023
Had a pleasure of hiring Maria for the second time to look after our cat. Once again, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism and care. Her consistency in providing updates, her punctuality, and her ability to make our cat feel loved and cared for were remarkable. It’s reassuring to know we have someone as reliable as Maria to turn to when we need cat sitting services. Her attention to detail and the respect she shows for our home make her an easy choice for future needs. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a trustworthy and skilled cat sitter.
Asia
October 24, 2023
I must say, Maria surpassed all my expectations! She not only took care of the basic necessities for my boy but also spent quality time playing and interacting with him. Every day, I received updates and photos, which put my mind at ease. When I returned home, I found my cat relaxed and content, a testament to the wonderful care he received. I can't recommend Maria enough for anyone seeking a compassionate and dedicated cat sitter. Five stars!
Jenna
October 13, 2022
Maria was wonderful! We had recently moved into a new apartment and I was nervous about leaving my cat alone there for the first time. Maria was great with getting him to come out from hiding and making him comfortable. He was calm and happy when we came home! We will absolutely try to book with Maria in the future!
Daniela
September 11, 2022
Maria has taken care of my furrbaby a couple of times now and she is amazing! Reliable, great communication and her feedback on every visit gives me the comfort to know that my cat is in good hands while im away. Would 100% recommend.
Allyson
July 10, 2022
Maria was a fantastic cat sitter! She was so nice to our kitty Sasha and developed a daily routine with her. Maria was kind, caring, and came at the same time every day. Miss Sasha liked her right away! I would absolutely use this service again, and I’ll request Maria.
Alexandrea
January 4, 2022
AMAZING! Maria had great communication, was caring, and our cats loved her. She brought them treats and sent us pictures during each of her visits. Also, she cleaned up around the litter box and the food dishes... 10/10 recommend!!! We will definitely have her watch our boys again :)
Rebecca
January 4, 2022
The reservation went great - she sent pics of the cats, took care of what we asked, and it went very well! It’s nice to know we have a good cat sitter when we need one!
Melody
June 27, 2026
Maria has been checking on our kitties while we’ve been out of town and she is the best! She’s quick to respond, sends thorough updates with lots of photos, and managed to gain our timid cat’s trust. She takes great care of our animals and we’ll happily continue to book Maria if she’s available!
Becky
September 15, 2022
Maria was so communicative and our shy cat liked her right away. They were so happy when we got home I know she spent quality time with them.
Tessa
March 22, 2024
Maria was excellent. she was very quick to respond and sent daily updates. I came home to two happy, healthy, well looked after kitties! will definitely use again!
Stephanie
April 22, 2026
Maria was thorough and very responsive! She took great care of our frisky and active cat! We would definitely book her again.
Zachary
December 18, 2021
Maria did a wonderful job taking care of our cat. She was very communicative, and when we came back home, our cat wasn't stressed out at all, which was wonderful!
Isabella
February 6, 2024
no better cat sitter out there! Maria is the absolute best. My cats both love her and that is rare for them to feel comfortable with new people. She is someone you can trust and know your kitties are in great hands.
Andrew
December 27, 2023
We always go with Maria! She is incredibly loving towards our cat and always keeps us up to date with what’s going on. She is the best!
Jenna
February 2, 2023
Maria is so great with my shy kitty. He comes right to her now and I know that when I leave town, my cat is in great hands! Maria is wonderful!
Gabriela
January 5, 2023
Maria is amazing! She has watched our cat a few times now. I know Kitty is in good hands whenever I leave and Maria is watching her. She is so kind, thoughtful and reliable. She sends regular updates and photos/videos. She’s the best!
Hira
June 3, 2022
My second time with Maria -- thank you for your wonderful care! My cats were relaxed and happy when I returned. I appreciate the extra mile you go.
Julia
December 13, 2022
Maria has been our sitter for several months now. My husband and I travel a lot and we are so lucky to find her! We have three cats, and I honestly think they do better in Maria's care! She goes above and beyond with even the smallest things. I can tell she really loves our cats, too! Maria is professional, dependable and amazing!
Daniela
July 8, 2022
Maria is great! She took great care of my 15 yr old cat while I was out. She was very attentive and communication was great, I would definitely recommend her.
Cristina
April 14, 2024
Maria was great with the cat visits! My cats were easily out and about with her :)
Rob And Ulli
April 29, 2023
Our kitties really enjoy their playtime with Maria. We love how responsive and reliable she is.
Jenna
November 3, 2022
Maria is so wonderful with our cat! It's a great comfort for me to know that he's being well cared for when I'm out of town. Maria is the best!
Camille
January 5, 2022
Maria was great with our two cats over the holidays! She was reliable and communicative and the fur babies loved her.
Stephanie
This week
Melody
May 31, 2026
Farud
April 8, 2026
Nicole
April 6, 2026
Maria did another wonderful job taking care of my two kitties!
Ayse
March 26, 2026
Nicole
March 14, 2026
Christian
February 2, 2026
Farud
December 30, 2025
Melody
November 30, 2025
Ayse
November 5, 2025
Ayse
September 23, 2025
Pam
September 10, 2025
Ayse
August 22, 2025
Melody
August 6, 2025
Ayse
July 1, 2025
Melody
June 10, 2025
Ayse
February 18, 2025
Ayse
October 29, 2024
Erika
August 22, 2024
Teresa
August 7, 2024
Ayse
August 4, 2024
Kenda
July 8, 2024
Teresa
June 23, 2024
Teresa
June 11, 2024
Ayse
May 26, 2024
Jennifer
May 21, 2024
Kelsey
May 7, 2024
Ayse
May 7, 2024
Isabella
May 6, 2024
amazing as always. this is your go to cat sitter! she takes care of them as if they’re her own.
Erika
April 6, 2024
Teresa
March 31, 2024
Ayse
March 11, 2024
Erika
March 2, 2024
Rob And Ulli
February 26, 2024
Patricia
January 20, 2024
Gabriela
January 7, 2024
Jason
January 2, 2024
Brittnie
December 29, 2023
Jennifer
December 12, 2023
Gabriela
December 2, 2023
Heather
November 26, 2023
Isabella
November 26, 2023
Maria is absolutely amazing! she is so kind and caring with my kitties. I highly recommend her.
Isabella
October 18, 2023
Maria was excellent I’m so happy I found her :)
Andrew
October 2, 2023
Maria is always fantastic! There’s nobody we trust more to watch our cat!
Brooke
September 15, 2023
Jennifer
September 3, 2023
Gabriela
August 29, 2023
Response from Maria
Thank you, Gabriela! I really enjoyed my visits with Yumi & Mai❣️They’re both so sweet!
Andrew
August 28, 2023
Maria is fantastic and we always want her to catsit for us! She is great at making our cat feel comfortable and taking care of anything that she needs.
Response from Maria
Hi Andy, thank you so much for the kind words! It’s always a pleasure to take care of Twilight!
Brooke
August 28, 2023
Response from Maria
Thank you so much Brooke! Can’t wait to see Daisy & Lilah again❣️
Ali
August 14, 2023
Maria was great and communicative the entire time .
Michelle
April 24, 2023
Maria is an awesome cat sitter- highly recommend her!
Becky
December 3, 2022
Maria went above and beyond for "missy" and her allergy attack
Rebecca
November 29, 2022
Great communication, took good care of my cats
Rebecca
July 20, 2022
Terrific!
Michael
May 25, 2022
Maria was just wonderful So trusting and loving Went above and beyond taking care of my kitten when I was away Will def use her again
Amanda
November 30, 2021
the sitter did really well the cats were super happy when we returned.
Meowtel
September 3, 2021
Maria is a cat sitter in the Rolling Hills Estate area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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