I'm Leia
Leia's Kitten Sittin' San Diego
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I'm Leia
Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA
My name is Leia and I'm so excited to care for your cats! I have two of my own: Charlie (a distinguished gentleman of 14 years) and Rizzo (an energetic 5 year old). Charlie is a rescue who has been with me since he was 4 years old and Rizzo has been with us since he was a kitten! I have experience caring for senior cats, as well as kittens, and will love your little ones as if they were my own... Hi there!
My name is Leia and I'm so excited to care for your cats! I have two of my own: Charlie (a distinguished gentleman of 14 years) and Rizzo (an energetic 5 year old). Charlie is a rescue who has been with me since he was 4 years old and Rizzo has been with us since he was a kitten! I have experience caring for senior cats, as well as kittens, and will love your little ones as if they were my own. I work at a school M-F , 7am-4pm so I have a certain level of flexibility when it comes to spending time with your furry friends.
I also have experience with health-challenged kitties that require regular medicine/special care instructions. My goal is to make sure you feel comfortable that your cat is in good hands! When I'm away, I know how reassuring it is to get a photo or update of my boys so I'll do the same for you! I live in the East Village of San Diego but have a car and can travel outside of the downtown. I'm really looking forward to helping you out and meeting some new cat friends!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Leia is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Ana
This month
Leia was a wonderful cat sitter with a great personality and good honest feedback on the status of the cat. She was flexible and always kept us informed about that status of the cat, especially post surgery and requiring medication. would definitely recommend and use for future visits!
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Darby
July 10, 2025
everything went great with Leia, the daily updates were so nice to keep us at ease while away from our cats. We absolutely loved the portrait mode photos of the cats she would get. She gave them lots of love and attention and treats. When we got back everything was clean and in order. One of our cats seemed low energy one day, Leia kept us in the loop the whole time and was aware and cautious of his situation. He ended up being just fine, but we felt like our cats were in good hands with Leia.
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Nick
September 2, 2025
leia was excellent as always with our girls. we have a quite shy Maine coon and it takes a lot for her to trust people other than my husband and I, and she absolutely loves Leia’s visits and even knows Leias “sound” so instead of hiding, she greets Leia like family!
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Darby
January 2, 2025
Leia did a great job with our cats, they warmed up to her quickly. We loved getting the detailed updates from her with a bunch of pictures and videos of the cats.
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Afshawn
September 26, 2024
Leia is the best! She watched our girl for 2 weeks while we were out of the country. We were nervous as we had never left our cat for that long but we knew she was in great hands with Leia. Leia gives great updates with lots of picture and videos and went above and beyond with giving our cats meds as well as taking care of some things around the house. She is our go to whenever we have to go out of town!
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Katrina
July 29, 2025
Leía was great! I reached out only a few days ahead of when I needed a sitter, and she was extremely flexible and willing to help. She provided nice updates throughout the cat sitting period, and seemed very attentive to my cats.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Leia'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
Leia'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
Ana
This month
Leia was a wonderful cat sitter with a great personality and good honest feedback on the status of the cat. She was flexible and always kept us informed about that status of the cat, especially post surgery and requiring medication. would definitely recommend and use for future visits!
Darby
July 10, 2025
everything went great with Leia, the daily updates were so nice to keep us at ease while away from our cats. We absolutely loved the portrait mode photos of the cats she would get. She gave them lots of love and attention and treats. When we got back everything was clean and in order. One of our cats seemed low energy one day, Leia kept us in the loop the whole time and was aware and cautious of his situation. He ended up being just fine, but we felt like our cats were in good hands with Leia.
Nick
September 2, 2025
leia was excellent as always with our girls. we have a quite shy Maine coon and it takes a lot for her to trust people other than my husband and I, and she absolutely loves Leia’s visits and even knows Leias “sound” so instead of hiding, she greets Leia like family!
Darby
January 2, 2025
Leia did a great job with our cats, they warmed up to her quickly. We loved getting the detailed updates from her with a bunch of pictures and videos of the cats.
Afshawn
September 26, 2024
Leia is the best! She watched our girl for 2 weeks while we were out of the country. We were nervous as we had never left our cat for that long but we knew she was in great hands with Leia. Leia gives great updates with lots of picture and videos and went above and beyond with giving our cats meds as well as taking care of some things around the house. She is our go to whenever we have to go out of town!
Katrina
July 29, 2025
Leía was great! I reached out only a few days ahead of when I needed a sitter, and she was extremely flexible and willing to help. She provided nice updates throughout the cat sitting period, and seemed very attentive to my cats.
Stephanie
June 7, 2023
Leia is FANTASTIC! My crazy sisters are so happy when she visits! She's super good to them while I'm away, so much so they don't care when I return! Both Nala and Purrla love their playtime and no doubt, their treat times with Leia! Thank you for taking care of my furry beasts!
Karli
January 5, 2023
Everything was wonderful! Nala and Ollie were very well taken care of. Leia communicated thoroughly and effectively throughout the entirety of our booking. We had a brief introduction and Leia took good notes and was able to provide the best care to Nala and Ollie and they were very happy. I received pictures as well as updates and I am very pleased with Leia's service. Will definitely book again next time I am traveling.
Lori
February 12, 2023
Leia not only has compassion for felines, she has compassion for humans, too! She helped me beyond words when my mother recently passed and I had to suddenly head out of town. I am beyond grateful that my dear cats were well cared for when I had to be away.
Lori
February 12, 2023
I can not imagine a cat-care person with more heart than Leia. She won over my stand-offish cat and became fast friends with the other who is the opposite--a show off. Thank you, Leia!
Nick
February 10, 2025
Leia was absolutely phenomenal. We hired her for moving day chaos to be the calm sitter for our two dynamic Maine coons. they warmed up to her after about an hour and really helped their nerves with all the stress moving brings on animals. Will definitely use again in the future for more normal visits.
Lori
January 14, 2023
Thanks to Leia, I was able to head up to LA on short notice to care for my aging mother. We were able to work out the scheduling, and she sent me photos that assured me the kitties were hppy with the pets and scritchies they recieved!
Lori
January 26, 2023
When it comes to communication, Leia is the best! She responds quickly and thoughtfully, so I always know what to expect, and what is going on with my kitties while I am away;-)
Jamilyn
January 4, 2023
Leía took amazing care of my cat while I was home for the holidays. From start to finish I felt comfortable having her watch my little guy. She was great to meet and had excellent communication. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great cat sitter for a fair price.
Leah
December 18, 2025
Leia is amazing!! She was attentive, caring and loving cat sitter. Would definitely recommend her for anyone who need a reliable sitter!
Krysta
This month
Nick
March 29, 2026
Art
March 10, 2026
Krysta
November 16, 2025
Krysta
September 28, 2025
Krysta
August 30, 2025
Both of our cats enjoyed their visits from Leia while we were traveling!
Nick
August 8, 2025
Duke
July 8, 2025
Nick
June 6, 2025
Caitlynn
October 15, 2024
Afshawn
August 11, 2024
Leia is the best! Our cat loves her, and she provides such wonderful videos, photos, and updates so we know our kitty is in great hands!
Afshawn
November 27, 2023
Leia was fantastic! She was so nice and accommodating, and our cat loved her as well. Leia’s updates were detailed and we got a lot of pictures and some videos of our sweet girl which was much appreciated. We always miss our cat when we travel, but with Leia we didn’t worry at all as we knew our cat was in good, safe hands!
Michelle
November 26, 2023
Leia did an amazing job with kitkat! she sent detailed updates and great photos, and kitkat loved her right away. Thanks Leia!
Jamilyn
August 24, 2023
Lori
January 25, 2023
Anyone who loves their cats will appreciate Leia. I have two cats, one is adorable and cuddly, and the other is a Queen Bee. Leia won them both over! When I have to be away from them it warms my heart to see how well taken care of they are. Thank you, Leia!
Lori
January 14, 2023
Argh! I'm back to traveling for work and feeling thankful to have Leia caring for my kitties. Thanks to her i do not need to worry when I need to travel.
Lori
January 14, 2023
Leia not only gave me peace of mind over the holidays (when my "regular" sitter cancelled at the last minute!), but also provided TLC to my two kitties. She totally went above and beyond!
Meowtel
November 22, 2022
Leia is a cat sitter in the San Diego area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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