Sophia - Your Cat's New Bff In East Sfv
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I'm Sophia

A cat sitter in Pasadena, CA

5.00/5.00
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111 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Sophia confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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I'm Sophia | Cat Sitting in Pasadena, CA

Hi there! 😸 My name is Sophia, I live in Pasadena, CA and work in Glendale! A little about me: I have been a cat owner since the age of 6, and currently have 4 rescues of my own! My blind/high needs tabby kitty named Sagira has been a loving companion for 12 years now. I rescued a spunky little weirdo named Guillermo in 2020 - he has two modes: nap time and loudly meowing about his toys! A few years ago my partner and I blended our kitty family, and I’ve adopted his fun-loving big-kitten-energy siblings - 5y.o. Daisy & Dewey, as my own. I have been the go-to sitter for my friends' cats since college, and have prior experience running a veterinary hospital. I have fostered many kittens and older kitties alike, as well as volunteered with many different cat rescues over the years. Needless to say, I sometimes feel more comfortable around cats than humans 😹 When it comes...

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

I have been professionally sitting through Meowtel for 3 years now! Prior to that, I managed an emergency veterinary hospital and have been watching the kitties of friends and neighbors my whole adult life!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love playing fairy godmother to all the kitties in my surrounding neighborhoods! It is such a joy to meet and spend time with so many kitties - I love meeting new cats, as well as watching the personalities of regular kitty clients blossom over time, having a shy cat warm up to me in their own time is such a sweet gift! Beyond that, I am so happy to enable my clients to travel and leave their kitties at home with peace of mind! I love going above and beyond to make your trip a breeze!

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

This is a great question! To be honest, I am an anxious person - when entering and leaving your home, I’m extra cautious to ensure no kitties are escaping outside, and during our visits, kitties will not be permitted to go outside. I tend to triple check that I’ve locked the door, always keep keys on my person to prevent lockouts, and will send photos of your key in your lockbox at the end of a reservation (if applicable). For kitties who are experts at hiding, I want to make sure I can find them for both my and your peace of mind, while giving them adequate space to feel safe in their hiding spot without encroaching on their sense of safety. And if anything ever pops up during a visit that I’m unsure about, I’m not afraid to ask questions and communicate!

Sophia's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Gargi

Sophia was a wonderful cat sitter for our two kitties! We have one very playful one and one rather shy one. Sophia took her time letting our shy one get used to her. She sent great photos and text updates daily and was very helpful with additional things like our mail and watering plants. Both our kitties seemed very comfortable with her. She's absolutely wonderful and we will definitely be trusting her again with our cats. Thank you Sophia!

Meowtel-verified reservation
July 15, 2024
Kirsten

Sophia was so so great. I would not hesitate to hire her again!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation
May 23, 2024
Athena

Second time booking with Sophia. She is stellar — very communicative, detail-oriented, and personable. We feel very reassured when she is caring for our two cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation
May 20, 2024
Todd

Sophia was fantastic as always. one of my cats can be shy at times and she is so patient with the cats. She is great at giving updates and provided photos. My cats have really warmed up to her. Great job!

Meowtel-verified reservation
April 19, 2024
Sue

This was my first time having Sophia care for my 2 shy cats. She did a great job communicating with me daily and taking care of the kitties. She is very knowledgeable about cat behavior and although my scaredy cats tried hiding from her, she was able to talk to them and see that they were doing okay. I will definitely use her in the future 😺

Meowtel-verified reservation
April 18, 2024
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Sophia's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $43.00. 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.

Sophia - Your Cat's New Bff In East Sfv
5.00 • 111 reviewsFrom $40.95