Cats Rule Cat Sitting
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I'm Melin

A cat sitter in San Diego, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
91 REVIEWS

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Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Melin | Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA

I used to travel a lot for (work/fun) and would feel guilty and anxious leaving my cat behind. Especially when he became diabetic and needed daily insulin injections, special diet, and TLC. So, I know how important it is to have just the right cat sitter to love and care for my kitties when I can't be there. While my friends were available to help in a pinch, they can be unreliable since they were just doing me a favor. A professional sitter gav...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I just love cats and I'm obsessed with them! So hanging out with cats is bliss! I also feel great that I'm helping my clients feel less guilty and anxious about leaving their babies for several days. After each visit, I send details about what the cats have been up to, as well as several pic and videos of their cats. I had a client tell me that she got sick during her trip and all the pics and videos really helped her feel better.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two cats currently. Mika was a foster fail during the pandemic. Pepper was a rehome from someone who wasn't treating her nicely. They have very different personalities and I love them so much! They bring so much joy into my life.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I usually meet the cat parent(s) and the cat(s) in their home ahead of time. There's where I learn their routine and expectations. It's always a great time to interact with the kitties.

Melin's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Anna Sofia

Melin is a wonderful cat sitter. She sends cute updates and is very patient with our anti-social kitty. Highly recommend!

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Response from Melin on Oct 11, 2024 "Thank you so much! Both kitties are sweet, even when she's in a spicy mood. šŸ˜ø"
October 11, 2024
Krysta

melin was a star with our cats and helping us identify and take action on a plumbing emergency that happened while we were gone. she kept the cats safe and feeling secure while strangers were in and out assessing the problem. her communication was above and beyond and we felt very comfortable despite our house issues.

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September 26, 2024
Frida

Melin is always the best. I trust her with my dramatic and needy senior cats. I really appreciate her a lot, sheā€™s also the sweetest person in general!! ^ā€¢ā€¢^

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Response from Melin on Aug 28, 2024 "Thank you, Frida! ā¤ļø"
August 17, 2024
Frida

Melin is the very best :) I loved my kitty updates

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June 30, 2024
Kelsey

Melin did a wonderful job caring for our two kitties while we were traveling. She was extra patient with our kitty who needs insulin injections. He gave her some trouble but she took the time to gain his trust and soon became his ally. We were able to relax and enjoy our travels knowing that our kitties were in good hands! I highly recommend Melin and look forward to working with her again in the future

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Response from Melin on Jul 4, 2024 "You are so welcome! I'm glad Milo was able to trust me enough to allow me to administer his insulin. ā¤ļø"
June 26, 2024
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Melin's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Bike
  • 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.

Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Frequently Asked Questions

San Diego cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $37.00. 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.

Cats Rule Cat Sitting
5.00 ā€¢ 91 reviews ā€¢ From $38.10