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Kim is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Kim
Cat Sitting in Redwood City, CA
I've been caring for cats professionally for 3 years, and one thing I know for certain: cats are not small dogs. They have their own language, their own boundaries, and their own way of letting you know when you've earned their trust. I take that seriously.
I'm a professional pet sitter based in Redwood City, CA. Cat sitting is a core part of what I do, not an afterthought... Hi, I'm Kim!
I've been caring for cats professionally for 3 years, and one thing I know for certain: cats are not small dogs. They have their own language, their own boundaries, and their own way of letting you know when you've earned their trust. I take that seriously.
I'm a professional pet sitter based in Redwood City, CA. Cat sitting is a core part of what I do, not an afterthought. Every visit includes feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning, playtime, and a photo update so you actually know your cat is happy, not just surviving.
I have hands-on experience with cats who have medical needs, including oral medications, topical ointments, eye and ear drops, subcutaneous fluids, injections, diabetic management, and inhalers. If your cat has special needs, I'm not intimidated by that. It just means they need someone who pays closer attention.
I have 3 cats of my own (Louie, Gus, and Binx) so your cat is being cared for by someone who genuinely gets it.
Note: if you see me as unavailable on certain dates, feel free to reach out. I may be able to accommodate.
Learn More About Kim
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve been professionally cat sitting now for 3 years. It started out as a side hussle while I was working at Stanford, but is now my full time job.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
The bond I build with the cats, as well as the cat parents… and providing a sense of comfort for both the cat and the cat parents.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I do! I have 3 boys named Gus, Louie & Binx. Gus is about 5, and the other two are about 3 years old (I’ve had Louie & Binx since they were 3 months old.)
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Know that there are cat sitters who take the job of caring for your cat very seriously. I see it as a big responsibility myself. My cats are my world, therefore I treat clients the same!
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I am privately insured through Pet Sitters Associates. But, I always ensure that the client leaves me vet info, an emergency contact, as well as explicit and clear instructions for the cat(s) and the home!
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am! I know that during the holidays pet parents want to be able to enjoy their holiday without the worry of how their cats will be. This is why I enjoy taking care of kitties during these seasons and to provide comfort and that "ahhh" feeling to pet parents. I know if it were me, the last thing I would want to do is to worry about my cats while on holiday. This is also why it is important to build rapport with pet parents. It builds trust! Clarity builds trust.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I let them guide me. I look at their body language and go from there. I also provide Churu if they like it! It’s usually most cat’s kryptonite.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kim is experienced with 6 types of medications
Check if Kim services your area
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Noah
April 25, 2026
Kim is an ideal catsitter. My cat Oliver is scared of strangers, and spent the first half of her visit hiding under the bed, but she slowly grew on him by tempting him with treats and toys. By the second half, he came out for her for petting and brushing. She took care of him very well, making sure he had eaten and drunk water every day, and showed me pictures of all of his bowls both before and after refilling them. She also cleaned his litter box and gave him medications, even during the time when he was afraid of her. I was gone for over two weeks, which is the longest I've ever been away from my cat without my mom there to watch him, and Kim made me feel a lot safer about my cat living alone during that time. Her daily communication and detailed accounts of her visits with Oliver were the reassurance I needed that I couldn't see over a petcam.
Read moreResponse from Kim
Noah, thank you for such a detailed and kind review! Oliver is an absolute sweetheart. I know how nerve wracking it can be to trust a new sitter with your cat. Reassurance and care is what I'm all about!
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Allan
March 8, 2026
Kim looked after my senior cat who has medical needs. Kim has connected with my cat right away and made sure that his stay without me is as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Kim did everything as we’ve agreed on and beyond. She always provided very detailed updates and photos. I have returned to a happy cat. Kim has made my trip significantly less stressful stressful and I’ll be sure to be back if I ever need somebody to look after my cat again.
Read moreResponse from Kim
Thank you so much, Allan. Albert is an incredibly sweet, loving, and smart cat so it was my pleasure. It is my #1 goal always to help pet parents feel relief, peace, and assurance while away.
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Jenny
March 18, 2026
Kim is a trustworthy, diligent, and caring cat sitter. She has watched my two cats and two fish tanks on two occasions and I will keep hiring her. One of my cats is sneaky and hid for a few days in our apartment on the last visit, and she searched high and low, but we checked the robot litter box app and it was still tracking our missing cat’s bathroom visits! She is a smart cookie and my cats are safe with her.
Read moreResponse from Kim
Thank you so much, Jenny! It’s beyond a pleasure caring for Cosmo and Peanut 🥜. They’re the sweetest. It makes my day knowing you feel confident and secure with them in my care.
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Nicole
January 7, 2026
Kim was an absolute dream to work with. She not only provided the best care for my kitties, but took the time to get to know their unique personalities and quirks. I always felt confident that my cats were safe, well cared for, and happy during my trip. Peace of mind is so critical and I felt that I always felt secure with Kim’s communication and care. She went so far as to bring them their favorite snack when we ran out!
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Ashley
November 14, 2025
Kim was an excellent sitter for my two cats! They took to her instantly during the meet and greet, even the one who is usually shy with strangers. She asked great questions, and sent me lots of photos and updates during the visits. I felt very comfortable that she would be able to handle anything unexpected that could come up. Will definitely be booking again with Kim!
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Mariah
February 17, 2026
We booked Kim again to watch our cats. She was always on time, provided detailed updates, and sent the cutest pictures of the cats. The cats enjoyed playing with her and were always excited to see her. Would highly recommend Kim and we’ll be booking with her again in the future!
Read moreResponse from Kim
Thank you so much, Mariah! It's always so much fun seeing Teeks and Chonk and their personalities shine. Your trust in me means the absolute world. Can't wait to see them again!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Kim's is 25%
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
Kim's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
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.
Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Redwood City cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $38.00. 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
Noah
April 25, 2026
Kim is an ideal catsitter. My cat Oliver is scared of strangers, and spent the first half of her visit hiding under the bed, but she slowly grew on him by tempting him with treats and toys. By the second half, he came out for her for petting and brushing. She took care of him very well, making sure he had eaten and drunk water every day, and showed me pictures of all of his bowls both before and after refilling them. She also cleaned his litter box and gave him medications, even during the time when he was afraid of her. I was gone for over two weeks, which is the longest I've ever been away from my cat without my mom there to watch him, and Kim made me feel a lot safer about my cat living alone during that time. Her daily communication and detailed accounts of her visits with Oliver were the reassurance I needed that I couldn't see over a petcam.
Response from Kim
Noah, thank you for such a detailed and kind review! Oliver is an absolute sweetheart. I know how nerve wracking it can be to trust a new sitter with your cat. Reassurance and care is what I'm all about!
Allan
March 8, 2026
Kim looked after my senior cat who has medical needs. Kim has connected with my cat right away and made sure that his stay without me is as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Kim did everything as we’ve agreed on and beyond. She always provided very detailed updates and photos. I have returned to a happy cat. Kim has made my trip significantly less stressful stressful and I’ll be sure to be back if I ever need somebody to look after my cat again.
Response from Kim
Thank you so much, Allan. Albert is an incredibly sweet, loving, and smart cat so it was my pleasure. It is my #1 goal always to help pet parents feel relief, peace, and assurance while away.
Jenny
March 18, 2026
Kim is a trustworthy, diligent, and caring cat sitter. She has watched my two cats and two fish tanks on two occasions and I will keep hiring her. One of my cats is sneaky and hid for a few days in our apartment on the last visit, and she searched high and low, but we checked the robot litter box app and it was still tracking our missing cat’s bathroom visits! She is a smart cookie and my cats are safe with her.
Response from Kim
Thank you so much, Jenny! It’s beyond a pleasure caring for Cosmo and Peanut 🥜. They’re the sweetest. It makes my day knowing you feel confident and secure with them in my care.
Nicole
January 7, 2026
Kim was an absolute dream to work with. She not only provided the best care for my kitties, but took the time to get to know their unique personalities and quirks. I always felt confident that my cats were safe, well cared for, and happy during my trip. Peace of mind is so critical and I felt that I always felt secure with Kim’s communication and care. She went so far as to bring them their favorite snack when we ran out!
Ashley
November 14, 2025
Kim was an excellent sitter for my two cats! They took to her instantly during the meet and greet, even the one who is usually shy with strangers. She asked great questions, and sent me lots of photos and updates during the visits. I felt very comfortable that she would be able to handle anything unexpected that could come up. Will definitely be booking again with Kim!
Mariah
February 17, 2026
We booked Kim again to watch our cats. She was always on time, provided detailed updates, and sent the cutest pictures of the cats. The cats enjoyed playing with her and were always excited to see her. Would highly recommend Kim and we’ll be booking with her again in the future!
Response from Kim
Thank you so much, Mariah! It's always so much fun seeing Teeks and Chonk and their personalities shine. Your trust in me means the absolute world. Can't wait to see them again!
Mariah
November 26, 2025
Kim was fabulous. We booked her for back to back trips. My cats enjoyed her energy and were excited to see her every time. She kept me posted every step of the way and included pictures of meals in addition to the cats. Highly recommend booking Kim for your next trip!
Jacob
October 6, 2025
Kim is a wonderful cat sitter, She followed instructions, communicated well and our two cats who are usually suspect of strangers loved her! We recommend her highly!
Response from Kim
Thank you so much for trusting me with your babies! They are so sweet. I enjoyed visiting with them and helping them feel safe and secure continuing their routine while you were away!
Cole
December 5, 2025
Kim was detailed with visit notes and attentive to our kitties. She is professional and kind, and has a true passion for looking after cats. Our kitties were lucky to be watched by her!
Angela
January 3, 2026
Kim did a wonderful job taking care of our cat, and had great communication throughout. Highly recommend!
Response from Kim
Thank you, Angela! it was a pleasure taking care of sweet miss Luna 💕
Olena
March 16, 2026
Deepti
December 24, 2025
Kim was great! very friendly with the cats and professional :)
Response from Kim
Thank you, Deepti! It was an absolute pleasure caring for Aperol & Spritz! I hope to see them again the next time you need assistance. 😻
Katherine
November 23, 2025
Mariah
November 20, 2025
Mika
November 14, 2025
Second time booking with Kim, and another great experience!
Mika
October 29, 2025
Great communication throughout, cat is happy - what more could we ask for? :)
Suzie
August 4, 2025
I do not worry about my cat when Kim is caring for him. She gives him lots of love and attention. I can be on vacation, or a work trip without having any added stress regarding my pet. I know he is in the best hands!
Rita
August 4, 2025
Kim is an outstanding cat-sitter and has had cats as long as I've known her. She is patient, kind and cares deeply for the well-being of the animals in her care. She quickly recognizes when a pet needs something and is the first to drop everything to make sure they are taken care of. She can manage multiple priorities with ease and is an excellent communicator.
Meowtel
August 4, 2025
Kim is a background-checked cat sitter in the Redwood City area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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