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Marilyn's Kitty Sitting
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Repeat clients: 11
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I'm Marilyn

A cat sitter in San Diego, CA

4.90/5.00
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29 REVIEWS

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

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Learn More About Marilyn

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

I have had cats my whole life and have never been without a couple kitties. I've been professionally sitting for 6 1/2 years.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

All the different personalities of kitties and the affection

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I had a client who I've taken care of her cat for a few years. Her cat would never let me pet her but the last time, she came out for pets!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two. Hannah is 20 and Milo is 15

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Look for someone who loves cats and has patience.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

If they went to meet, I will go over. Sometimes people would rather just talk on the phone. I ask them questions about their cat(s) personality, feeding instructions, find out if their cat is shy or playful. I like to find out if their cat might try to run out when I open the door. Does the cat(s) prefer certain pets, have any areas they don't want you to touch, etc.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

When I first enter, I make sure the pet is not waiting at the door and make sure the door is shut. When I leave I make sure the pet is in sight or I know exactly where they are when I leave and that the door is secured.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! I am available all holidays.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Cat Dancer. Honestly most cats love. Not really great if the cat likes to bite on wires though. Also any little fishing toy.

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

I usually will quietly do what I need to do like feeding and litter box care, and then I will sit quietly and let the kitty come to me if they desire to do so. No fast movements and no forcing interaction.

Marilyn's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
4.9
Tidiness
4.8
Cole

came through last minute legendary sitter

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2024
Niel

Marilyn was amazing with the cats. They are usually shy around other people but they were comfortable around Marilyn. She followed all the instructions very carefully and did everything needed to be done. We shall definitely reach out to her during our next vacation.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 4, 2024
Julie

Marilyn always takes care of our cat when we are away. she is reliable and great with communication. highly recommend

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 12, 2024
Chancie

Marilyn was very very very thorough!! She was attentive to every detail (especially since I was traveling internationally) and my cats loved her. I appreciated the updates and flexibility.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 1, 2024
Daniela

Marilyn is amazing! She is always dependable, and goes above and beyond to take care of my babies!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 4, 2023
Lisa

Marilyn was amazing. My cats loved her and she sent me a lot photos during my trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 15, 2023
Arline

Marilyn was awesome. She showed up every day, sent pictures and videos daily. Alas, one of our cats is very shy with strangers, but the other interacted with Marilyn. Would use again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2022
Ossian

Marilyn did a great job taking care of our cats. She fed and played with them. We got lots of pictures and daily updates.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 4, 2022
Matthew

As always, Marilyn took such great care of our cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 24, 2022
Nichole

Marilyn was a fantastic sitter for our two cats. She was communicative, getting pictures and pets from even our most shy boy. Our house plants were well cared for as well! I will most definitely recommend and invite Marylin to visit again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2022
Chelsea

Marilyn was amazing and my Marnie fell in love with her. She took such good care of her while I was gone. I will definitely use her again anytime I leave town!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
September 12, 2022
Matthew

We've used Marilyn twice now and have been extremely happy with how she cares for our cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 7, 2022
Daniela

Marilyn was responsive and thoughtful throughout my Meowtel reservation. She clearly loves cats and gave my babies a lot of love and attention. She sent updates and photos so I always knew how they were doing, and asked questions to anticipate anything that might go wrong. She successfully lured out even my shyest cat! Truly a great cat sitter, and someone I would happily reserve again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 25, 2022
Matthew

Marilyn took such great care of our cats while we were away. We came back and they looked better than ever. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 4, 2022
Julie

Marilyn was wonderful. Will definitely use her for all of our trips. She spent quality time with our cat and kept us updated on her visits. I would Highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 14, 2022
Meowtel

This is a system-generated review due to a cancellation. Marilyn canceled a confirmed booking within 3 days of the start date.

December 27, 2021
Meowtel

Marilyn is a cat sitter in the San Diego area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 7, 2021
Ossian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This week
Daniela

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 26, 2025
Chancie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 12, 2025
Daniela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 27, 2025
Daniela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2024
Daniela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 25, 2024
Daniela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 13, 2024
Daniela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 12, 2024
Kelly

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 26, 2024
Juliati

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 1, 2024
Madison

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2023
Juliati

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 19, 2023

Marilyn's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $29.55 / 20min $49.25 / 45min $66.35 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $123.25 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Marilyn's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Marilyn's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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 $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.

Marilyn's Kitty Sitting
4.90 • 29 reviews • From $29.55