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I'm Vanessa

A cat sitter in Penngrove, CA

5.00/5.00
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26 REVIEWS

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I'm Vanessa | Cat Sitting in Penngrove, CA

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Learn More About Vanessa

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

I worked as a pet sitter starting in high school, in the early 2000s. Shortly after high school I went to vet tech school and worked at 2 animal hospitals. I fostered dozens of rescue cats a few years ago until my extra space was no longer available.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

What's not to enjoy? Cats are such a joy and so quirky and fun to be around. They are all incredible little creatures who bring so much love and joy into our busy lives. Being around them is therapy to me.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes, Stewart and Chimichanga. They are 3 year old rescues, who started as fosters. They were in a litter of 4 orphaned kittens and 4 weeks old when we began fostering. They're littermates so they are very close and it's so wonderful to watch their relationship. Their sisters when to family friends and we get updates all the time!

Vanessa's Reviews

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Eric Chelsea

Eric Chelsea

Vanessa did a great job with our kitties, one needs regular pilling and she handled that no problem. We’d happily book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 26, 2025
Sarah

Sarah

Vanessa was great. We just moved and our cat was getting use to a new house and new sitter. Vanessa was patient with Puma and he came out to warm up by her ankles when they met. Gave us pictures and updates of visits,

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Rachel

Rachel

Vanessa was amazing. she checked in daily and sent pics of Bella. She was always super responsive. I will schedule with her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 25, 2025
Karin

Karin

Vanessa is amazing! She went above and beyond to help take care of our sweet but shy kitty. She was so super kind and conscientious and sent us pictures each day and our kitty warmed up to her super quickly due Vanessa's patience and persistence. Thank you Vanessa! You put our minds at ease knowing Cinder was in loving hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Vanessa on Apr 23, 2025 "Thank you so much! Cinder was an angel and I'm so glad she felt comfortable with me so quickly! can't wait to see her again ❤️"
April 22, 2025
Sofia

Sofia

Vanessa immediately put me at ease when she first met our cats and that feeling continued throughout our trip. Her daily photos and updates made us so happy and she completely eliminated any stress about leaving them alone while we were away. Thank you Vanessa for being such a great cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Vanessa on Feb 18, 2025 "Thank you for such a wonderful review! Your kitties are angels!"
February 18, 2025
Ilse

Ilse

Vanessa was very patient and positive when it came to visiting my very shy Luna! I really appreciated her efforts to make Luna feel comfortable during my time away. Would book Vanessa again! 😺

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Vanessa on May 13, 2025 "Thank you Ilse! I'm so glad I could be there for Luna and give you peace of mind! I hope to see her again, she's a good girl!"
May 11, 2025
John

John

Vanessa did a great job taking care of, and bonding with my big guy Vito. She is very conscienious and provides fun feedback after her visits.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 25, 2025
Bobbi

Bobbi

Vanessa was friendly, reliable and knew a lot about cats having been a vet tech and owns her own!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Vanessa on Apr 30, 2025 "Thank you Bobbi! Buddy is a fantastic boy and I had a great time with him!"
April 30, 2025
Carlos Mariano

Carlos Mariano

Great sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Sarah

Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 28, 2025
Barbara

Barbara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 15, 2025
Sarah

Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 19, 2025
John

John

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 16, 2025
Carlos Mariano

Carlos Mariano

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 1, 2025
Adina

Adina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 18, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 16, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 12, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 24, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 18, 2024
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 12, 2024
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 24, 2024
Kristin

Kristin

Vanessa is an amazing cat sitter. She brings years of experience to the table with owning various animals herself, as well as having worked as a vet tech. She is competent, trustworthy and loves animals. She will go the extra mile for your pets.

November 5, 2024
Dave

Dave

Vanessa is the only person I trust to watch my cats. She’s reliable, respectful, communicative, and hard working. She truly cares about animals and is extremely knowledgeable.

November 5, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

November 5, 2024

Vanessa's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.10 / 20min $53.65 / 45min $70.75 / 60min
  • Vanessa's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Vanessa's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $56.50 / 45min $67.90 / 60min
  • Vanessa's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Vanessa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Penngrove cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $40.00. 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.

Super Experienced Kitty Pamperer
5.00 • 26 reviews • From $38.10