I'm Courtney
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Courtney is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Courtney
Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA
I take pride in getting to know a cat’s personality and bringing out their best. Even friends who say they "aren't cat people" love hanging out with my kitties! I have been cat sitting for friends and family for well over a decade and was recently deemed “lap worthy” by a friend’s cat who usually hides from visitors.
I work from home (healthcare IT), so I am flexible about drop-in times unless I am traveling myself. I am available in the central San Diego area, including Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, North Park, South Park, Golden Hill, Cortez Hill, East Village, Little Italy, and Point Loma. Feel free to message me if you have requests about specific times or another neighborhood... I grew up with cats my entire life and am now the trusted cat person in my friend group. I would love to add you and your cat(s) to my circle!
I take pride in getting to know a cat’s personality and bringing out their best. Even friends who say they "aren't cat people" love hanging out with my kitties! I have been cat sitting for friends and family for well over a decade and was recently deemed “lap worthy” by a friend’s cat who usually hides from visitors.
I work from home (healthcare IT), so I am flexible about drop-in times unless I am traveling myself. I am available in the central San Diego area, including Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, North Park, South Park, Golden Hill, Cortez Hill, East Village, Little Italy, and Point Loma. Feel free to message me if you have requests about specific times or another neighborhood.
I have experience with diet restrictions, oral medications, introducing new cats to each other, and personalities ranging from “basically a dog” to "stay away”. I firmly believe there is no such thing as too many cat pictures and will share updates and photos (if your cat is amenable) at every visit!
My husband and I currently have two sweet rescues—Nala is a grey tabby who was scared of everything when we met her. Six years later she still isn’t a cuddler, but she loves to "talk" to us and has become quite the purr machine when she wants pets! Toby (in my profile pic) is our spry senior. He was rescued in rough shape and had to have his teeth removed. He now takes meds twice a day and doesn’t let anything slow him down. He’s quite the snuggle bug but still activates his inner kitten for sessions with his favorite stuffed toy or watching cat TV (our fish tank).
A visit from me will include:
-meal time per your instructions
-medications (if needed)
-scoop/change litter boxes
-play time and cuddle time (if your cat is okay with it)
-checking your mail (if needed)
-watering plants (if needed)
-feeding fish (if needed)
Learn More About Courtney
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love meeting new cat friends and earning their affection--I am always so honored when a new kitty decides I am worthy of lap time! I never have to "tone it down" because I know my clients love their kitties just as much
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! My hometown is expensive to get to on holidays and I prefer to visit for family birthdays or other gatherings that are at more random times of the year
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Courtney is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Teresa
May 12, 2026
Courtney cat sat for our previous fur baby, and now we have 2 new ones. Always lots of photos and videos during each visit, I don't worry knowing she's checking in on them while we're away. even our anxious boy warmed up to her the next day.
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Thanks Teresa! I loved meeting your new fur babies, and your anxious boy was so brave!
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Teresa
July 30, 2025
She sent a message during every visit and included lots of photos. She was able to give godive her medication and get her to eat treats too even though godive is very particular about people.
Read moreResponse from Courtney
I'm so glad I was able to hang out with Godive--she was such a good girl with her meds!
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Terry
This month
Lily seemed to have as lovely of a time as ever with Courtney over a few week period. At 19, Lily is a mix of both high and low maintenance and Courtney is great at catering to her needs and wants. Thanks for the thorough check-in and updates. It def brings us peace of mind while away. Thanks, Courtney! 🐾
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Estelle
January 3, 2026
Courtney was an absolute gem. She made time to come by and see the place/ meet the cats/ look over the routine (including an inhaler) with me before my trip. She gave updates each and every visit, coming consistently around the same time and reassuring me that everything was going well. She also sent me the cutest pics of both my kitties and it was clear they were very comfortable and enjoyed her visits. The place was left spotless with my mail taken in and my plants alive after 2 weeks! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Read moreResponse from Courtney
Thanks Estelle, I loved hanging out with your cats and I'm so glad I didn't ruin your plants!
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Teresa
September 2, 2025
second time Courtney has watched godive for us. lots of pictures for the visits with great detail how godive was during each one. and she can give godive's oral and transdermal medicine with no problem that is always a plus!
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Marissa
December 28, 2025
I was nervous to leave my cat behind and get a sitter while dealing with her new oral medication. It was no problem at all for Courtney and I’m so grateful my cat was in confident, caring hands while I was away. She was very communicative and friendly, I’d absolutely book with her again.
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Drop in visits rates
Courtney's is 10%
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
Courtney's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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 $32.00. 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
Teresa
May 12, 2026
Courtney cat sat for our previous fur baby, and now we have 2 new ones. Always lots of photos and videos during each visit, I don't worry knowing she's checking in on them while we're away. even our anxious boy warmed up to her the next day.
Response from Courtney
Thanks Teresa! I loved meeting your new fur babies, and your anxious boy was so brave!
Teresa
July 30, 2025
She sent a message during every visit and included lots of photos. She was able to give godive her medication and get her to eat treats too even though godive is very particular about people.
Response from Courtney
I'm so glad I was able to hang out with Godive--she was such a good girl with her meds!
Terry
This month
Lily seemed to have as lovely of a time as ever with Courtney over a few week period. At 19, Lily is a mix of both high and low maintenance and Courtney is great at catering to her needs and wants. Thanks for the thorough check-in and updates. It def brings us peace of mind while away. Thanks, Courtney! 🐾
Estelle
January 3, 2026
Courtney was an absolute gem. She made time to come by and see the place/ meet the cats/ look over the routine (including an inhaler) with me before my trip. She gave updates each and every visit, coming consistently around the same time and reassuring me that everything was going well. She also sent me the cutest pics of both my kitties and it was clear they were very comfortable and enjoyed her visits. The place was left spotless with my mail taken in and my plants alive after 2 weeks! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Response from Courtney
Thanks Estelle, I loved hanging out with your cats and I'm so glad I didn't ruin your plants!
Teresa
September 2, 2025
second time Courtney has watched godive for us. lots of pictures for the visits with great detail how godive was during each one. and she can give godive's oral and transdermal medicine with no problem that is always a plus!
Marissa
December 28, 2025
I was nervous to leave my cat behind and get a sitter while dealing with her new oral medication. It was no problem at all for Courtney and I’m so grateful my cat was in confident, caring hands while I was away. She was very communicative and friendly, I’d absolutely book with her again.
Response from Courtney
Thank you Marissa! Your sweet girl did so great with her new meds!
Estelle
April 11, 2026
impeccable as always! I can see my babies genuinely look forward to Courtney’s visits every day and soak in all the love and attention. Courtney always leaves me reassuring messages, my place spotless and my plants thriving ❤️
Gina
This month
Courtney is the best! We hired her to check in on our Sophia kitty while we were out of town for a couple days. From the get go she is communicative and conscientious. In our meet and greet, she hit it off so well with Sophia-they really took to one another! She sent photos and videos each day and gave a play by play of how the visit went. You can tell she truly loves kitties and I could not ask for more in a sitter-will definitely hire. Her again-A++++++!
Response from Courtney
Thank you so much, Gina! Sophia was such a sweetheart and I loved hanging out with her 😺
Jade
March 24, 2026
I tend to be nervous about my cat when I'm on a trip but Courtney definitely made this trip so much easier for me. Courtney with her patience really allowed Nyra to open up which is so rare for me to see. She's also really communicative with regular updates and adorable pictures :) Nyra had a great time, and I'm super thankful to Courtney because of that!
Response from Courtney
thank you so much for trusting me with Nyra! I loved seeing her personality emerge, she's such a sweetheart!
Laura
July 30, 2025
This was our first experience using Meowtel and we are so glad to have connected with Courtney. She sent us daily updates (photo & video) during the visit and treated our polar-opposite cats to their preferences 😻 We were able to relax and have fun knowing our babies were being well taken care of. We look forward to having Courtney in our home again in the future.
Response from Courtney
So honored to be trusted for your first Meowtel booking 😻
Stephen
October 10, 2025
I didn’t book Courtney until the day before our trip and never even met her in person. She did a fantastic job with all the written instructions and was a great communicator. We loved our daily updates and pictures about how our girls were behaving.
Natali
August 30, 2025
My spouse and I used Courtney for a couple months while we were deployed and working. She answers very fast, takes great pictures of our boys, and most importantly our boys loved seeing her when she would come to hangout. It was our first time getting a sitter and she made our experience amazing. I would highly recommend Courtney and we will for sure be continuing to use her when we are out of town.
Response from Courtney
Thank you for trusting me with your boys this summer! I had a great time with them, but I know they're happy to have you home 😺
Skip
August 5, 2025
Thank you so much. We definitely found a match. Even our stand offish cat found a friend in you. Thanks for letting them out in the back yard and playing with them. Definitely will trust you again.
Response from Courtney
I'm so honored they wanted to be friends, they were total sweethearts!
Laura
December 22, 2025
We are so grateful to have a trusted person like Courtney to take care of our two cats and home while we’re away. she’s great about bringing in packages and we can tell our cats trust her too.
Response from Courtney
Thank you, Laura! I love seeing your cats' personalities 😺
Matthew
February 21, 2025
Courtney did an amazing job with our 3 kitties. The updates were on point and she was very communicative throughout the whole process. She even was able to get our shy kitty out of her shell. It was our first time using Meowtel and we were really impressed by Courtney!
Response from Courtney
Thank you for choosinge for your first Meowtel experience, Matthew. I had so much fun with your kitty crew!
Michelle
January 9, 2025
Courtney was amazing with my cat Geo and took great pictures and updates on every visit! She also took great care of my plants/snail terrarium while I was out for 3 weeks. She was very punctual, considerate and professional in all of our interactions. Would highly recommend!
Response from Courtney
Geo was the best plant-watering supervisor! 😸
Heather
December 28, 2024
Courtney was great! She sent me timely updates with pictures and videos that were very fun and story-like. For my first time using Meowtel, I was worried but she immediately had a great vibe & was all about my kitty!
Response from Courtney
Thank you for trusting me for your first Meowtel reservation, Heather!
Timmothy
December 3, 2024
Courtney is an amazing cat sitter!! I can’t even begin to explain how happy I was about the way she was with my two cats. She was so gentle and caring to the point that my very skittish female cat was loving and accepting of her. There was updates everyday and photos about the cats wellbeing and all feeding and litter cleaning was done in accordance with our directions. love her and will book again!
Response from Courtney
Thank you so much Timmothy, your cats are such sweethearts 😻
Victoria
April 21, 2025
Courtney has looked after our cat Nilo multiple times now and we couldn’t be happier! Nilo adores her both as a sitter and playmate! We highly appreciate the detailed updates along with pics and videos.
Jillian
January 15, 2025
Courtney was a godsend this holiday season. I was very hesitant to leave my cats (aka our babies) with a stranger, but then I found Courtney. She was kind, warm, receptive, smart, and made me feel so safe leaving my babies with her. She’s doing this gig because she genuinely LOVES these animals and it’s so evident. I will without a doubt be using her again. Not to mention her witty daily updates that have us our kitty fix while we were away!
Response from Courtney
Thank you so much, Jillian! I had a great time with your babies over the holidays 😻
Kelsy
December 3, 2024
Courtney is the BEST pet sitter I have ever had the pleasure of being in touch with. she cared for our kitties like they were her own. Our girls are typically shy, but she got them out of their shell. We really really trust her and her communication was exceptional.
Response from Courtney
Thank you so much for trusting me with your girls, we had so much fun together! 😸
Tamalika
January 6, 2026
Courtney was very professional and friendly, I appreciated her regular updates and photos of my cats. I will definitely have Courtney as a cat sitter again in the future and highly recommend her!
Response from Courtney
Thank you, I would love to visit your cats again in the future!
Terry
August 9, 2025
Thanks so much for your help, Courtney! I’m confident Lily is in great hands while we’re away. The detailed updates bring me peace knowing all is well in our absence.
Response from Courtney
Thank you for trusting me with Lily! She's the sweetest little chatterbox 😻
Kelsy
May 16, 2026
she is a second mother to our little kitties, we love her stories and narrations, she sends the best active shots, and best of all, our kitties LOVE being around her!
Krysta
January 8, 2024
Courtney was timely and responsive. Her updates gave us the peace of mind all cat people want when they are out of town. Our cat is a shy guy but he immediately liked Courtney and clearly enjoyed their daily visits. Knowing that we can work with Courtney again gave us the confidence to adopt a second cat!
Jocelyn
March 3, 2025
Courtney is amazing! She saved the day by stepping in last minute to take care of Miyu and Bento and we couldn’t be more grateful. She was incredibly reliable, communicative, and made sure my kitties were well taken care of. I loved receiving photo updates and messages. I highly recommend Courtney to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter. Thank you so much, Courtney!
Saeed
December 29, 2025
Absolutely wonderful! Courtney is very caring and she went above and beyod to care for our cats! She was also super responsive and very easy to communicate with while we were away.
Ana
October 17, 2025
Courtney is amazing! very professional and prepared. Cocoa was so happy while I was gone. I loved all the photos and messages 10/10!
Kelsey
August 18, 2025
Courtney has taken care of our cat Mia on multiple occasions. She provides great updates and gives us peace of mind when we're out of town.
Response from Courtney
Mia is such a sweetheart 😻
Kelsy
July 26, 2025
we trust Courtney with our most precious fur family members. our two kitties love her and get SO fluffy when she is around. They slow blink and she knows how to play with them so they run around and are crazy cats! we are so grateful for you Court!
Response from Courtney
thank you so much, Kelsy! I love hanging out with your sweet fluff balls, it's been so fun to watch them grow into their personalities 😻
Shannon
December 26, 2024
Courtney did a wonderful job caring for my cat, and her availability during Christmas was a big plus! Friendly and easy to communicate with, sent me consistent updates daily with plenty of pictures and videos, and followed instructions perfectly. Highly recommend her!
Response from Courtney
Thank you Shannon, I'm glad I could visit your sweet boy over the holiday!
Krysta
October 28, 2024
our cats are obsessed with Courtney! she is the most best visitor according to both our bossy older cat and our bashful kitten 🐈⬛
Estelle
Today
Fantastic experience as always :) Courtney is my go to cat sitter
Shona
This week
Laura
This week
Vishal
This month
Jeremy
June 1, 2026
Marissa
May 25, 2026
A
May 21, 2026
A
May 21, 2026
Estelle
May 7, 2026
Always a pleasure working with Courtney!!
Response from Courtney
Thanks Estelle, your babies are such a joy!
Ana
April 15, 2026
Kelly
February 27, 2026
Jeremy
February 16, 2026
Ana
February 7, 2026
Ana
January 31, 2026
Estelle
January 30, 2026
Reservation with Courtney went perfect just like last time :) kept my mind at ease while on my work trip.
Kelsy
January 22, 2026
I will give Courtney 5 stars forever. we love her and she loves our kitties.
Dana
January 13, 2026
Courtney goes above & beyond for our kitties! 10/10 would recommend.
Mira
January 5, 2026
Stephen
December 29, 2025
Sean
December 29, 2025
Elizabeth
December 28, 2025
Vishal
December 26, 2025
Dana
December 20, 2025
Courtney is really dang good with our kitties and I wouldn’t recommend anyone more than her! we are repeat customers. 10/10
Krysta
December 17, 2025
our cats love when Courtney visits them for food and games
Victoria
December 1, 2025
Ana
November 15, 2025
Skip
November 14, 2025
Terry
October 24, 2025
Thanks for being such a reliable resource, Courtney!
Dana
October 17, 2025
Courtney did an amazing job keeping the kitties company and providing updates. I do recommend.
Victoria
October 14, 2025
Shona
September 29, 2025
10 outta 10 would recommend!
Dana
August 17, 2025
Courtney is always our first choice for our kitties. she is definitely a cat-lady and can pick up on all the personality and what they would like/need! I love the updates. my kitties always warm right up to her.
Response from Courtney
Thank you Dana, I always have the best time with your kitties!
Natali
August 6, 2025
Kelly
July 30, 2025
Courtney was very communicative and took great care of my senior cat!
Response from Courtney
Thanks Kelly, I loved hanging out with your sweet & sassy senior kitty!
Natali
July 28, 2025
Natali
July 20, 2025
Natali
July 14, 2025
Natali
July 4, 2025
Kelsey
June 3, 2025
Elizabeth
May 28, 2025
Vishal
May 21, 2025
Vishal
March 28, 2025
Victoria
March 18, 2025
Heather
March 11, 2025
Dana
March 6, 2025
Vishal
February 28, 2025
Victoria
January 17, 2025
Kelsey
January 11, 2025
Vishal
January 3, 2025
Elizabeth
December 30, 2024
Taylor
December 29, 2024
Victoria
December 9, 2024
Brett
November 30, 2024
Kelsy
November 26, 2024
Courtney is so thorough, kind, and genuine. we have anxiety about leaving our animals while we go away, and she is making this transition much easier for us. She charmed our shy little girl! We are going in our first vacation and are so happy we have Courtney to rely on.
Vishal
September 26, 2024
Krysta
June 27, 2024
thanks for always taking great care of my boys!
Vishal
June 18, 2024
Vishal
April 29, 2024
Vishal
March 31, 2024
Vishal
March 14, 2024
Vishal
February 22, 2024
Raelynn
February 21, 2024
Adam
January 20, 2024
Courtney is super reliable, gives great updates with adorable pics, and my cat was comfortable with her from the start.
Vishal
January 17, 2024
Pamela
December 30, 2023
Vishal
December 16, 2023
Michelle
December 6, 2023
Courtney us now my go-to for my cats
Vishal
October 27, 2023
Vishal
October 13, 2023
Adam
September 21, 2023
Vishal
September 10, 2023
Vishal
August 11, 2023
Courtney has been amazing when looking after my cat whenever I am away. Always appreciate the updates and pics! Very convenient and flexible whenever I need to arrange a time to drop off or pick up keys!
Adam
June 27, 2023
Courtney is professional and kind. She is punctual with her visits and I can tell she’s also a big cat lover. Definitely recommend her to anyone in the area who needs a reliable cat sitter ❤️
Yvonne
April 3, 2023
Courtney was kind, understanding, responsive, and flexible. Everything was stress free. My kitties seemed to have a great time also
Meowtel
February 14, 2023
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