I'm Kathryn
A cat sitter in San Diego, CA
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I'm Kathryn | Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA
Hi! With a name like Kathryn, I was destined to be a cat lover. My friends call me Kat or Kitty, and I am proud to say it’s because I am an unabashed cat person! My love for cats started with my first tuxedo kitten I named Bingo, a gift from my mom for my 5th birthday. Since then, our family has included more cats, dogs, fish, a pony, guinea pigs, and hamsters. We even lived next to a farm, where I learned to care for cows, pigs and chickens! As an adult, I have been a cat mom to eight rescue cats in total, all having been raised in pairs or multiples and fortunate to have lived long, healthy lives! To me, cats are magical beings. I consider them better than therapy! As a single mom, I adopted my (human) daughter when she was 11; the comfort and acceptance our cats gave to a newly placed foster child was so precious to me, and she is now equally feline-enamored. Now that my daughter is grown up, my empty nest is filled by the huge personalities of my two “old guys” – rescue cats, Jonah and Oliver. I have also been a volunteer with Friends of Cats (where Jonah chose me) and with the San Diego Humane Society; I even head a team for their annual Walk for Animals named Kitty's Litter. :) I moved to San Diego from the Midwest right after college. After 25+ years in event and hospitality management, I was laid off from the hotel industry at the start of the COVID pandemic. This change led me to refocus my attention towards things that matter most to me, like family time and supporting the animal community. Pets are cherished family members, and it’s a privilege to provide trusted care and love when called upon to help. * For holidays - or If you need a specific visitation schedule (for administering medi...
Kathryn's Reviews
James
Kat is the Cat's Meow !! She adores my Oscar and it shows in her diligent, loving attempts to get my senior cat to expand and explore his eating options. She's a master at giving him his twice daily meds. I was hesitant to go on my weekend trip due to some recent setbacks in Oscar's health, but my gut and heart knew that he'd be in the best of hands with Kat, and he was !! I highly recommend Kat !!
Kristina
Kathryn is a second mom to my cats at this point! She takes such good care of them and our home, too. We are truly lucky to have her!
Andre
Kathryn was an enthusiastic and passionate person. Felt very comfortable leaving Milo in her care and really appreciated her accommodating a late shift in our requested times.
Sergio
love her! shes the best and i trust her with my baby
Suzanne
I can’t say enough how thankful I am for Kathryn accepting a last minute request and being so patient and kind with figuring out the digital keys, address error, etc and still was so friendly and sent the best updates with pics and videos. I felt so at ease knowing our 2 babies were being cared for while we were away. Definitely recommend!
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Kathryn's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
- Shelter Volunteer
Transportation
- 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.
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 $33.00. 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.
