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Happy Paws Cat Sitting
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Gayle is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Gayle
Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA
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:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Gayle is experienced with 4 types of medications
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Gayle's is 30%
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
Gayle's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
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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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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 🩷
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!
Megan
July 14, 2024
Gayle is amazing. She’s watched our cats twice now and always goes above and beyond. She made fast friends with our friendly female cat and worked hard over many visits to coax our shy male out for pets. She’s also gone above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of!
Tina
January 27, 2025
Gayle was wonderful to work with. she was able to come out and meet my boy on short notice and he loved her visits. she was communicative and sent great photos and videos. I felt comfortable knowing she was coming to spend time with him. I’d recommend her every day.
Kathrina
May 15, 2024
This was our first time with a cat sitting service - our sitter backed out last minute. WE were a bit anxious but Gayle eased all our fears. She came over for the meet and greet and we felt like we had made a new friend. The updates and communication were great and we were able to focus on our time with family knowing our kitties and our home were in great hands. Our big orange cat warmed up to Gayle quickly and she was even able to get acquainted with our very shy scared grey tabby cat. When we came home they were happy to see us and very clearly well taken care of. I would 100% recommend Gayle and we will be using her again in the future.
John
January 3, 2025
Gayle is great and reliable, she was able to look after my cat on short notice when other plans fell through at the last moment. She got along great with him the whole time and sent updates
Tina
June 19, 2024
Gayle is terrific! I was so nervous about leaving my kitty alone but as soon as I met Gayle for our initial meeting I knew we were in good hands. While I was gone Gayle sent lots of updates and pictures so I felt completely connected. I highly recommend her services! Clean, professional, timely and highly responsible!
Melissa
June 7, 2023
I have never left my senior cat with a stranger to care for her before, so I was a bit of a nervous Nelly using Meowtel for the first time. However, Gayle is so sweet and friendly and put me at ease with her lifetime experience caring for cats. I felt loads more comfortable having my cat be with a "cat person" instead of a dog person through Rover. Gayle made the whole experience as low stress for me as possible (even though I felt like a crazy cat lady with all my detailed instructions and feeding specifications) and she didn't even bat an eye when I added my two newly adopted kittens into the mix! I was out of state and out of the country for the days that Gayle took care of my fur babies and I'm happy to say that everyone was as happy as a clam when I returned. Believe me when I say I had somewhat complicated feeding and medication instructions for these 3 cats and Gayle managed wonderfully. You will know your animals are safe and loved when Gayle is in charge of them! Now I know why she has so many repeat clients. I hope she's willing to take care of my cats if I ever need her help again!
Nicole
October 4, 2023
We have been using Gayle to watch our kitties when we go out of town for almost a year now. She is seriously the best and has basically become a little extension of our family. The cats love her, and we are so happy we have someone that not only loves our cats as much as we do but that we can also rely on to show up and properly feed/ medicate, as one of them has special needs. Gayle always sends really cute photos and updates. She’s even left us little notes and gifts. Gayle, we don’t know what we would do without you! If you need a trustworthy person to watch your fur babies so you have peace of mind, look no further than Gayle.
Michelle
December 30, 2024
This was our second time with Gayle as our cat sitter and she was amazing. she provided detailed updates and the cutest pictures. She took good care of our 2 babies, ensuring to give our asthmatic boy his inhaler per instructions. She even played movies for our babies to watch. Gayle is the best and our cats love her!
Mark
May 13, 2024
Gayle was absolutely amazing. Constant updates and photos everyday. Above and beyond care for my boy. Will absolutely be using her in future trips!
Jane
April 22, 2024
I have used Gayle a few times now for my aged, feisty, medication needing kitty. She has been amazing at befriending her and getting the medication done.
Robynn
March 4, 2024
Gayle is awesome. She is great with the cats by letting me know what their interactions have been like for example when one cat might be more playful, less interactive, or whatever their presentations were that day. Gayle also takes great photos:-)
Nesinee
January 4, 2024
Gayle was the best cat sitter. My cats loves her haha. One even sat on her lap on her first visit. She was very communicative. The daily updates she sent were fantastic, containing so many cute pictures and videos. I'm so glad I found Gayle on meowtel. I feel like I can finally worry less when I'm being away. I will definitely rebook her the next time I need a cat sitter.
Rae
January 3, 2024
Gayle was available last minute when our other sitter suddenly became unavailable for a few days we needed them. So Gayle was understanding of this abd able to care for our kitties with only a few days notice which we so appreciated! She communicated well, my cats went right up to her for some love, and she made sure to sweep up after my cats spilled litter / food around. Thank you again !!
Carissa
December 31, 2023
This was our first time with a cat sitter. Gayle responded to the reservation and any questions quickly. She met the cats beforehand and already knew how to take care of the cats so we had to inform her of very little. Every day she visited them we got updated with how they were doing and pictures which were better than the ones we could get of them. A+ experiance and sitter and will use this service and Gayle again for our future needs
Sally
December 27, 2023
Great communication! My son loved seeing the daily photo updates and reading her updates. She took care of the messes the bored kitties made. Will definitely be booking her next time we are out of town if she is available.
Aprilyn
December 4, 2023
It's been a long time since we've taken a vacation, so we were nervous about being away from our 4 kitties, especially our senior kitty that needed meds and is a picky eater and another kitty that can be a bit bossy. Gayle was very reassuring and put us at ease. She texted updates and took pics. We felt better as each day went by that she was taking care of them. Thanks Gayle!
Valentina
November 25, 2023
This was our first time hiring someone through and all. Gayle just gets it. She bonded so well with our kitties in our meet and greet. Gayle took the initiative to do things that needed to be done without me telling her and she just let me know of them, I appreciate this a lot . The boys loved her. Very thankful for Gayle!
Ev
October 9, 2023
Gayle is a cat sitter I booked for the second time, and absolutely happy with her every time. Definitely my go-to sitter, as she was able to find a common language with my cat, who has trouble connecting with anyone but me. Correction: everyone but me and Gayle.
Jane
September 26, 2023
Gayle did a great job of befriending my ancient (18yo) kitty and making sure she got her medication as required.
Erin
June 12, 2024
Gayle was wonderful with my 2 boys! The meet and greet went well and Gayle was very attentive to my concerns and getting to know my cats. I was very happy with her daily updates and photos. Little Nibbler is curious but very hesitant of new people and I was so happy to see the GREAT pictures of him playing, eating, and getting more comfortable with her. Peter Parker is a love bug and they got along purrrfectly. I highly recommend Gayle and know that she will take excellent care of youur cats :) I will continue booking Gayle in the future.
Ashlee
January 29, 2024
So lucky to have found such a great cat sitter in Gayle! She’s extremely responsive and sends me all the info about my cat that I’m curious about without me even having to ask.
Sarah
September 28, 2023
I cannot sing Gayle’s praises enough! she was so responsive and instantly felt like a trusted friend who would pamper our kitties while we were away. She sent daily updates, almost all with pictures. She also brought them some toys that they got to keep! truly Gayle was amazing!
Robynn
January 18, 2024
Gayle is awesome with the girls! She also asks questions and takes initiation when something needs to be done:-)
Jeffrey
January 7, 2023
Fantastic sitter. Somehow coaxed our shy cat into a photo shoot while we were away. Definitely recommend.
Jessica
December 19, 2022
Gayle was absolutely wonderful! She looked after our elderly cat and was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had while we were out of town. Our cat George was in wonderful hands! I can’t recommend her enough!
Demetrius
January 12, 2025
Gayle was amazing. I recommend her for sure. It was my first time leaving my cat alone and I wasn't worried at all with Gayle watching her. She did everything I asked and did her best to make sure my baby was comfortable and well. I would definitely hire her again.
Sue
September 30, 2025
She's the only person we know who can pick up our cat. She always grooms her and talks to her a lot!
Sue
April 15, 2024
Gayle is terrific My 17 year old cat likes to meet people but then is done with them. Not Gayle. She really bonded - even let Gayle pick her up and groom her. (Something we cannot do!) She brought her a toy and sent darling photos and videos.
Erin
June 12, 2025
Gayle is absolutely wonderful with my boys, sends amazing photos, and even keeps up with the food for the strays outside. I truly don’t have to worry about my boys when she is watching them and have peace of mind that they are being well cared for when I’m gone.
Nita
December 19, 2023
Somehow Gayle was able to lure my shy kitties out from under the bed. Tjey even let her pet them! Such a relief to know my kitties are well taken care of when I am away.
Ashlee
November 24, 2023
Gayle continues to be the best cat sitter I’ve ever had! My cat can be really anxious around people, but Gayle has found the secret code. It feels great to leave my fur baby in such good hands!
Ashlee
January 2, 2023
Gayle did an awesome job taking care of my cat! When the cat started to show some behavior issues, Gayle returned with a toy for her—and it worked! So grateful for Gayle and her thoughtfulness.
Sue
September 9, 2024
Gayle is a great communicator (with me and my cat). I always knew what was going on and she didn’t hesitate to ask questions.
Sally
July 1, 2024
Gayle is a loving cat sitter who has watched dour kitties a few times now. She has great communication and attention to detail.
Lavon
March 20, 2024
Gayle is absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Gayle demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and genuine care for Lexi. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process. She provided regular updates and photos, giving me peace of mind knowing that Lexi was in good hands. I highly recommend Gayle, and I will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future.
Robynn
January 4, 2024
yhe reservation went great from the very beginning. Gayle was very responsive to cats and their humans:-) it was clear on our return that the cats had been well cared for in our absence.
Janay
January 18, 2024
Gayle went above and beyond to make sure my shy cat was comfortable while I was gone for 5 days. She followed all my instructions and built a connection with my cat quickly. She sent a lot of updates which made me feel confident that my kitty was doing well while I was gone. Gayle is so kind and I will absolutely be asking her to cat sit again!
Stella
April 8, 2026
Sue
November 20, 2025
My cat loves Gayle more than she likes me.
Nita
November 15, 2025
Ashlee
August 18, 2025
Ashlee
July 6, 2025
Ashlee
June 25, 2025
Molly
June 10, 2025
Sue
May 30, 2025
Ashlee
May 27, 2025
Regina
May 24, 2025
Michelle
May 19, 2025
Michelle
May 6, 2025
Gayle always goes above and beyond for our babies. I know that they will be in good hands if Gayle is watching them. She takes multiple pictures and sends detailed updates. She puts on movies for them to watch! I highly recommend Gayle for all your cat sitting needs!
Sue
April 1, 2025
Sue
March 9, 2025
Ashlee
February 24, 2025
Tina
February 4, 2025
Nita
January 19, 2025
Nicole
January 18, 2025
Kayla
January 7, 2025
Katie
January 3, 2025
Sarah
January 3, 2025
third time using Gayle-can’t say enough good things about how well she cares for our cats!
John
January 3, 2025
Ashlee
January 1, 2025
Molly
December 28, 2024
Alex
December 22, 2024
Janay
December 15, 2024
Ashlee
December 10, 2024
Jessica
December 3, 2024
Michelle
December 2, 2024
Molly
December 1, 2024
Erin
September 29, 2024
Gayle takes wonderful care of my 2 cats. Feeds them, plays with them, and cleans out their litter each visit while sending wonderful photos of my boys and detailed updates. She even helps with some of the neighborhood strays that I feed. Gayle is absolutely wonderful!
Nita
September 22, 2024
Erin
September 2, 2024
Nita
August 11, 2024
Mark
August 11, 2024
Ashlee
July 29, 2024
Janay
July 25, 2024
Janay
June 3, 2024
Ashlee
June 3, 2024
Noe
May 28, 2024
Regina
May 25, 2024
Carissa
April 28, 2024
Nicole
April 21, 2024
Nita
April 8, 2024
Robynn
April 3, 2024
Ashlee
March 31, 2024
Ashlee
March 23, 2024
Gayle is my go-to cat sitter. She does such a wonderful job caring for my cat. I really appreciate all of her help!
Jane
March 14, 2024
Janay
March 12, 2024
Robynn
March 11, 2024
Nita
March 5, 2024
Nita
March 5, 2024
Regina
February 25, 2024
Ashlee
February 24, 2024
Robynn
February 16, 2024
Nesinee
February 10, 2024
second time booking with Gayle, she is still one of the best and we will keep booking with her :)
Robynn
February 6, 2024
Gayle is great!!! She clearly is wonderful with the cats, but also their cat parent:-)
Nicole
February 2, 2024
Eliza
December 29, 2023
Holly
December 28, 2023
Gayle is hands down the best sitter we have ever worked with! She went above and beyond throughout the entire time we needed her, and she is clearly a cat whisperer. Our high maintenance savannah cat LOVED her. We will definitely be requesting Gayle’s services in the future and highly, highly recommend others do too! Thank you Gayle!
Ashlee
December 14, 2023
Nita
December 10, 2023
Eliza
November 26, 2023
Nicole
November 21, 2023
Nicole
November 13, 2023
Nicole
October 16, 2023
Alex
September 9, 2023
Nita
August 26, 2023
Yawen
August 25, 2023
Nita
August 21, 2023
So happy to know I can count on Gayle for my beloved kitties.
Brandon
March 7, 2023
Great communication and very sweet with the cats!!
Brandon
January 2, 2023
Communication was great! Thank you!!
Meowtel
March 31, 2022
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