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I'm Cristina

A cat sitter in San Diego, CA

5.00/5.00
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5 REVIEWS

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

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been doing this for a decade and longer. I also had my own cats - the oldest is over 12yo. I have references to share -

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I absolutely adore cats and I have a deep understanding of them. I can read their body language, I know how to build their trust and there is nothing more rewarding than getting their love

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

That was with Aya - a small size adult female cat, very shy and reserved. She would not even show her little face when I would walk in the house - I was going to take care of her for two weeks - Well, we ended up bonding so well in just 2 visits that for the next days she would not leave my lap and get clingy when I had to leave..

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Leona and Miles - short hair tabbies, grey/brown and respectively orange. Leona is 12yo and Miles is 3yo, however - like a true orange boy, he still acts like a crazy kitten.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I could be - however I would need more advance notice to plan drop-ins during holidays. But happy to help -

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

With patience - I just sit on the floor and wait for the cat to approach, to smell me, to figure out if and when they feel comfortable to come around. Of course, with a young cat I would start to play with and see if that distraction will break the anxiousness

Cristina's Reviews

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Katie

Katie

Christina was great with our two cats! Less than a week before our vacation one of our cats injured her paw, so she was prescribed medication. I notified Cristina when we found out about the paw injury and she got back to us quickly. Our cat is not compliant with medication (our cat slapped the pill dispenser out of the vet tech's hand when the vet tech tried to give her medicine). We told Cristina to try her best with the medication (it was not a life or death medication). Even though our cat was reluctant Cristina was able to give half the dose with a pill pocket she had. This was impressive considering our cat's refusal to take the medication. While juggling a last minute cat injury, she was able to check in on our other cat and give him very essential cuddles and playtime. Overall, Cristina did a lot of heavy lifting for us taking care of the cats and I would highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 28, 2025
Heather

Heather

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 30, 2025
Mihaela

Mihaela

Cristina is one of kindest and compassionate animal-loving person I have ever met. She took care of my shy cat on many occasions and gave him all the attention he needs. She is dependable and never had to worry about leaving my baby alone.

July 10, 2025
Esther

Esther

Cristina is a devoted, reliable and trustworthy person, who loves cats. She has adopted several cats over the years, and she will take care of your furry baby like it’s her own. I have trusted her with my own 2 cats for many years! She is very knowledgeable as far as diets and medications, and also a great communicator. I highly recommend Cristina!

July 10, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

Cristina is a background-checked cat sitter in the San Diego area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

July 10, 2025

Cristina's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.25 / 20min $42.50 / 45min $56.50 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $77.10 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Cristina's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Cristina's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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.

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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 $32.00. 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.

Kitty Is My Nickname For A Reason
5.00 • 5 reviews • From $28.25