I'm Gayle

Happy Paws Cat Sitting

5.00
116 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
35 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

Gayle is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management

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Happy Paws Cat Sitting

I'm Gayle

Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA

I have had cats in my household my entire life except my freshman year of college. Therefore, I moved off campus, and immediately went to the local SPCA to rescue a stub tail kitty who would be my loyal companion for many years! He would be the first of many additions through the years after leaving my childhood home, and while raising my own daughter. My friends and family call me the cat whisperer as I have rescued some with behavio... I have had cats in my household my entire life except my freshman year of college. Therefore, I moved off campus, and immediately went to the local SPCA to rescue a stub tail kitty who would be my loyal companion for many years! He would be the first of many additions through the years after leaving my childhood home, and while raising my own daughter. My friends and family call me the cat whisperer as I have rescued some with behavioral issues and helped to transition them into loving, purring and content kitties.

My goal is to give your cats the same level of fun, loving and high quality care they receive from you. And to make sure you feel secure when leaving your beloved family members in my care while in the comfort of their own home!

Detailed notes about the visits and home tending services such as mail, trash and watering plants will also be provided.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management

5.00
116 reviews
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Attention to Detail
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Communication
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Tidiness
Colleen

Colleen

December 29, 2024

With two senior kitties, one of whom needs twice daily insulin shots, it’s a bit nerve-wracking to leave them even for a short time. But Gayle gave us great peace of mind. She followed our very specific instructions with great care and it was such a relief to know that they were in good hands over the holidays. Thank you!

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Michelle

Michelle

July 6, 2024

Gayle is by far the best cat sitter we've ever had, and we can't believe our luck that we found her! She took care of KitKat for 12 days in a mix of drop-ins and overnights, and she truly went above and beyond in every way. She sent detailed updates every single day with multiple photos, and clearly spent a lot of quality time playing with kitkat (and we could see from the photos and videos that KitKat was loving it!). She also did extras like watering plants and cleaning up, and even texted us to make sure we arrived back safely. This was the first time we'd left our kitty for that long, but with Gayle taking care of her we had no worries at all. She clearly truly loves cats and takes incredible care of them!

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Michelle

Michelle

September 10, 2024

This was our second time booking Gayle, and she again went above and beyond to make sure our kitty was taken care of in every way. She got her to take her medication, fed her and played with her, and I could tell from the many photos she sent that KitKat really loved her! Gayle is also incredible at sending very detailed updates so that we know that all is going well. She's the best sitter we've ever had!

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Michelle

Michelle

August 20, 2024

Gayle was an amazing sitter. She kept us updated with wonderful photos and details about our babies each day that we were done. She was able to administer an asthma inhaler for our asthmatic baby with no issues. We could tell she really cared about our cats so that gave us peace of mind while we were away. I highly recommend Gayle for all your cat sitting needs.

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Molly

Molly

October 7, 2024

This was our first experience using Meowtel and Gayle exceeded all of our expectations! She provided photos and detailed updates and was incredibly communicative. We are excited to book Gayle again in the future 🩷

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Sarah

Sarah

September 6, 2024

This is the second time booking with Gayle and I cannot sing her praises enough. Being away from pets can be scary, not knowing if they’re ok, but Gayle is so reassuring and takes amazing photos to show they’re safe and happy. She’s also great at playing with them and noticing when they have needs you didn’t plan for (like needing a second water bowl because it’s an extra hot week). if you’re looking for an amazing pet sitter-Gayle is the right pick!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$43.00 / 20min
$58.80 / 45min
$78.75 / 60min

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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 $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!

5.00
116 reviews
5.00
From $43.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)