I'm Gabriela

Cat Lover At Your Service

5.00
19 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
12 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

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Cat Lover At Your Service

I'm Gabriela

Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA

I've been on the other end of finding a cat sitter, and understand the anxiety of leaving your pet in the care of someone else. I can assure you your fur babies will be loved and attended to as if they were my own. To say I love cats would be an understatement (on my free time I love to foster kittens, help trap and neuter, and visit my local cat cafe!)

I'm detail oriented and will keep your cats' daily routine to help them feel safe and...
I've been on the other end of finding a cat sitter, and understand the anxiety of leaving your pet in the care of someone else. I can assure you your fur babies will be loved and attended to as if they were my own. To say I love cats would be an understatement (on my free time I love to foster kittens, help trap and neuter, and visit my local cat cafe!)

I'm detail oriented and will keep your cats' daily routine to help them feel safe and comforted! I understand your home is your kitties safe haven and will make every effort to keep them at ease and respect their boundaries.

I'll provide updates during my visit so you can get live updates of your fur babies and allow for some peace of mind.

*I serve primarily near National City/ Central San Diego area. If you're not sure if I serve your area, please feel free to send me a message before booking reservation.

I typically due once a day visits due to work schedule but if you have any regarding availability or other inquiries, please feel free to message me! Thank you for stopping by, have a meow-tastic day!


Skills:

Foster Parent T-N-R

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19 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Melanie

Melanie

August 18, 2022

Highly recommend! Gaby was so wonderful to our fur babies while my husband and I were away for a week. She sent me photos and updates every single day, even texted me when on her way to visit the cats and when she left - excellent communicator. I loved that she took notes during the meet-n-greet.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Michelle

Michelle

July 29, 2019

Gaby is a wonderful sitter and I will definitely be using her to take care of Jeffrey in the future. She was conscious of his needs, played with him, and brushed him. He is quite shy but warmed to her almost immediately. I received 3 pictures of him twice a day, and an itinerary of his activities while she was with him. Wish I knew of this services years ago, it would have save both Jeffrey and I the worries when I travel.

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Sammi

Sammi

September 28, 2022

Great service! She took notes of all the details that I mentioned. Then she sent pictures and told me details about each visit which made me feel better while I was leaving my babies for two weeks. The most important is that both of my cats like her.

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Jenna

Jenna

May 18, 2022

Gaby was communicative and played with my cat every time she visited. She checked all the things I asked her to check and made sure he had food and water and clean litter.

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Valerie

Valerie

July 30, 2019

She did a great job and provided updates as well as photos. My cat Tater Tot doesn’t take to new people easily and he warmed up to her quickly. It put me at ease to know my cats were happy and comfortable with her while I was gone because leaving them gives me anxiety but now I know they are in good hands and would definitely use her as an ongoing sitter.

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Vicki

Vicki

September 21, 2019

I would recommend Gaby anytime! She is absolutely amazing and took excellent care of our fur babies! She is caring and truest lives animals. She sent pictures and played with my kitten until he tired her out! My other cat is very shy but she was still able to pictures of her. I just want to say I will absolutely use her again in the future. She is very detailed and she had no problem doing any of my crazy requests! (I’m OCD about my cats). Again I will say Gaby is the best! I recommend her highly!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.05 / 20min
$45.85 / 45min
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I am only available for 1/day visits , typically after 6 pm due to my work hours. I look forward to speaking with you

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Trust & Safety

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.

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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.

San Diego cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $33.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

5.00
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