I'm Sara

Meowry Poppins Pet Pampering

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70 Reviews
< 1 hr Response Time
18 Repeat clients
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50+ Meowtel reservations completed
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Meowtel Sitter for 1+ year
Meowtel Sitter for 1+ year
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Sara is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Meowry Poppins Pet Pampering

I'm Sara

Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA

Hi ! I’m Sara, aka Meowry Poppins. (It’s all because of my English accent and my love of animals).

I have adored cats all my life and love making friends with new ones. Wherever I see one, I just have to stop and make their acquaintance. If I could, I’d have a dozen at home!

Instead, I enjoy the privilege of caring for other people’s pets while they’re away. When you trust me with your furry friend, you can count on me to pamper them with lots of playtime and at...
Hi ! I’m Sara, aka Meowry Poppins. (It’s all because of my English accent and my love of animals).

I have adored cats all my life and love making friends with new ones. Wherever I see one, I just have to stop and make their acquaintance. If I could, I’d have a dozen at home!

Instead, I enjoy the privilege of caring for other people’s pets while they’re away. When you trust me with your furry friend, you can count on me to pamper them with lots of playtime and attention. I am highly organized and prize routine. I’ll keep up your pet’s feeding schedule and administer any medications needed so you can rest easy while you’re away. I am a great communicator and will follow instructions to the letter. If you’d like photos, videos or FaceTime with your furry babies, I can do that too.

Whether you need care for a few days or a few weeks, call on me and I’ll be there. Just don’t call me a crazy cat lady. At least to my face 😻.

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

I’ve been looking after cats my entire life and have been working with Meowtel since October 2024. I’m approaching my 100th booking and am still loving it. Cats Rule !

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Aside from getting to spend time with cats, I get satisfaction from doing everything I can to ensure that the cat parents can relax while they are away, knowing that I will look after their pet(s) as if they were my own and follow their instructions to the letter.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I only have one cat now. Her name is Jessica. She’s an ex-feral that appeared in my yard aged about 6 months with her mum and three siblings. She is 19, completely deaf and has the loudest meow I’ve ever heard.

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

Having your cat cared for at home is a lot less stressful for the cat. Cats don’t like change. Although it will be a stranger coming to look after them, they will be on their own turf. Also, when you return from your trip, they will already be waiting for you at home with open arms.

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

Ideally, an in person “meet and greet” so the cat parent can show me everything I need to know about caring for their pets. I will take notes and send them over for review before the assignment starts. I’ll check whether there are any special requests - daily photos, FaceTimes, MeowMails - and let them know they will be able to contact me any time to check in.

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

By following instructions to the letter and checking everything at least twice before I leave. I am definitely a “belt and braces” kind of girl.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Would depend on the holiday but usually, yes - I always make sure my availability is regularly updated.

What is your favorite cat toy?

A laser pen ! Even my 18 year old cat still goes nuts for a laser pen. We always have an evening zoomie session before bed time.

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

100% on their terms. I would try to establish rapport by sitting as low to the ground as I can and making myself seem as small as possible. No direct eye contact. A treat on an outstretched hand (gloved if necessary) and let the cat warm up to me as and when and if THEY want to. And if they don’t, that’s ok. I’ll take care of all their needs, have a chat with them and do my utmost to make them feel that they are safe and don’t need to be afraid of me.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

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Chelsea

Chelsea

May 15, 2026

Sara took notes when I went over everything at the beginning. Took the presence of my tarantula in stride. Throughout, she was a great communicator, lots of pictures and photos - she even managed to befriend my shy cat. Mail, a few plants, and house was just as I left it. Will book again!

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Response from Sara

So happy to hear I’ll get to hang out with the ladies and the tarantula again ☺️. They were total sweethearts and I appreciate your kind words.

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Cindi

Cindi

April 20, 2026

I am new to the area so I was really relieved to find a great cat sitter - Sara!! It was my first experience with Meowtel and I will recommend the site. As for Sara, I was so pleased with her service. She was really concerned with the welfare of my senior cat. My cat is on a special diet and requires medication which Sara handled perfectly. She spent time coaxing my shy girl out of her shell and sent me great daily updates. Additionally, she was respectful of my property and very clean. I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation knowing Sara had things under control. I will be booking her again soon and confidently recommend her to friends!

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Response from Sara

It was a pleasure to care for your sweet, shy Coco. She was as good a gold with her medications. Look forward to seeing her again !

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Janie

Janie

July 10, 2025

We had the best experience with Sara! This was our first time using Meowtel & were very impressed. She was so quick & willing to help when we booked last minute. Our kitty had to wear a cone since she recently developed a hot spot. Sara was great at managing this & applying ointment while we were away. There was amazing progress once we returned. Sara provided the most thorough updates that made us feel so comfortable with our time away. She gave both our kitty & the house the best care. We will definitely be booking with her again in the future ☺️

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Kathleen And Dave

Kathleen And Dave

This month

Sara was fantastic to work with, and reduced our anxiety at being away from our fur friends. She sent many photos and stories, which were great. I learned something about our cats, too. Griffin is very friendly and open to anyone who will play with him on the stairs. Doodle is much shyer and disinclined to tolerate intrusion or changes in people, but the nubbly massage glove dissolves all her objections. By the time we got home, I was wondering if we’d find them marching in the front hall with “we prefer Sara” signs.

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Emily

Emily

May 27, 2026

Sara took such good care of our two cats and provided daily updates, photos and videos! One of our cats is usually a little shy at first, but took to her instantly! We would love to have Sara look after them again next time we have to travel!

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Response from Sara

Thank you for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ! I aim to please 😻

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Clara

Clara

April 26, 2026

This was my first time hiring a sitter and I was nervous my cat wouldn’t tolerate a sitter or medicine on top of that. But Sara did an excellent job with my sweet girl and totally eased my nerves. She was attentive, organized, and communicative. My cat is somehow softer from when I left. Thank you so much Sara! She is the best.

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Response from Sara

😻. Pear was a total sweetheart and took her ear meds like a champ. So happy to hear I was able to alleviate your nerves while I was away.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$34.52 / 20min
$51.55 / 45min
$67.35 / 60min
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Drop in visits rates

$35.75 / 20min
$54.40 / 45min
$68.65 / 60min
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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!

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