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I'm Sara

A cat sitter in San Diego, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
31 REVIEWS

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I'm Sara | 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’ve been looking after cats my entire life but this is my first time entering the world of The Professional Cat Sitter. I have, however, looked after the cats of friends and neighbours and as I’ve been asked to do it more than once, it must have gone well.

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 17, 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.

Sara's Reviews

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Jake

Jake

Sara was truly above and beyond. Not only is she a kind person, but she also has a unique ability to connect with and care for cats. I have a very anxious cat who isn’t comfortable around anyone besides me. But the moment Sara walked in and saw him, he relaxed and felt at ease with her. My jaw dropped in shock! I’ve always been nervous about leaving my kitties, but Sara made it possible for me to relax and enjoy my time away. She truly exceeded expectations, sending me plenty of adorable photo updates and even bringing her own toy to play with them! Additionally, one of my cats had a cut on his paw. Sara was fantastic, she made sure to check on him regularly, kept me updated with photos, and monitored how his paw was healing. I can’t express how much that eased my stress during the trip! All in all, Sara is an outstanding person and an incredible cat sitter. If you ever need your kitties to be well cared for and want 150% peace of mind, Sara is your gal. Thanks, Sara!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 26, 2025
Janie

Janie

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 ☺️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 10, 2025
Arlene

Arlene

Sara took great care of Alex and sent me daily update messages and pictures of her being brushed , cuddling, purring, eating, sunbathing. Someone else said "cat whisperer" in a review and I fully agree!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 22, 2025
Julie

Julie

We were super nervous leaving our 3-month-old kitten Toast for the first time but Sarah is truly Meowy Poppins! From the moment she walked in, Toast (our little ragdoll) took a liking to her right away. She has such a warm, calming presence, and you can tell she genuinely loves animals. Sarah kept us updated with the cutest photos and gave Toast so much love and attention it put all our worries at ease. We came home to a happy and purring kitten Can’t recommend her enough. She’s a total superstar! 💕🐾

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 3, 2025
Christina

Christina

Sara watched my two cats for about 10 days while I was gone. I couldn’t have asked for a better cat nanny or “Meowy Poppins” as she says 😻. she went above and beyond and even taught me a new way to feed one of my cats who eats too fast that prevented her from throwing up. she thinks of everything and does it before I could even ask. need to plan another trip soon so she can come back and hang with my cats 😻😻

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 20, 2025
Melin

Melin

Sara did another great job with watching over my 2 kitties. One of them needs meds 2x a day. This time around, they were being shy and aloof because, you know, cats are moody. 😆 She was able to coax them to be more social. I appreciate her efforts!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sara on May 15, 2025 "Thank you for booking me again ! Pepper and Mika are both super sweet and I was really happy that Mika showed me her playful side this time 😻"
May 15, 2025
Elle

Elle

Sara was a lovely cat sitter! She was responsive when I initially requested her. When she came over for the meet and greet, she took time to get to know both of my cats, including the one that’s a little shy. She sent great pictures and videos of the cats happily hanging out and eating. Would absolutely rebook!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 1, 2025
Melin

Melin

Sara took really good care of my two babies. One of them takes a couple of meds and Sara did a great job with that. My shy girl didn't run off and Sara was able to give her pets and affection. I appreciate Sara so much! She' is my go to cat sitter. 😸

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 4, 2025
Matt

Matt

Sara is a cat whisperer. Our cats our shy but when Sara comes to take care of them they come right out to play with her. Sara is very detail oriented send communicates very well. She takes great care of the cats, following instructions well and being very proactive about anything that might need to be done. I highly recommend booking Sara if you get the chance.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sara on Feb 25, 2025 "Thank you for entrusting the care of Fiona and Uhtred to me ! They are both adorable and I had a great time hanging out with them. 🙏🙏🙏"
February 15, 2025
Jill

Jill

Sara has a gift with developing a relationship, with my challenging rescue. Cat, Mimi. Sara’s like a cat whisperer such that my cat responded to her with a lot of attention and interest. I highly recommend Sara with any cat.!!🐱 she’s the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 15, 2025
Matt

Matt

Sara took great care of our little ones! Sara is friendly, detailed, responsive, played with our kitties, sent pics every day, kept us updated on relevant goings-on, was patient with our shy kitty, and cleaned up after their mishaps. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 2, 2024
Wendy

Wendy

Sara went above and beyond. Our meek kitty was charmed by Sara from the meet and greet and we got daily reports and photos of their visits. Would not hesitate to have Sara pet sit again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 23, 2024
Lillian

Lillian

My boyfriend and I booked a reservation with Sara to watch our two cats while we were out of town. We would highly recommend Sara to anyone who needs a cat sitter. She is very thorough and a true cat lover. We were nervous about leaving our cats for our trip, however Sara’s updates gave us such peace of mind knowing they were being so well taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 14, 2025
Pui-Shum

Pui-Shum

Sara is the best cat sitter we have ever had. She was responsible and took care of our cats well. She is very knowledgeable about cats and our cats got comfortable with her quickly. Her daily messages made our vacation away from home much more relaxed. It would be difficult to find a cat sitter who would be better than Sara.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 21, 2025
Lillian

Lillian

This was our second time having Sara watch our cats, and we have had such great experiences both times. We feel very lucky to have found someone so kind and dependable. We would highly recommend Sara to anyone who needs a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sara on Oct 6, 2025 "Thank you, Lillian ! I’m so happy to read your review. Dear Merlin and Mr.Chatty are lovely boys and I was delighted to see them both again."
This month
Mindy

Mindy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This week
Isabel

Isabel

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sara on Oct 3, 2025 "Thank you for your 5🌟review ! Ella is such a sweet and funny cat. I love how playful she is. I always enjoy cat-nannying for you !"
This month
Mindy

Mindy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 23, 2025
Diana

Diana

she is the best, will definitely rebook

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 20, 2025
Janie

Janie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 14, 2025
Pui-Shum

Pui-Shum

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 14, 2025
Isabel

Isabel

Sara is wonderful.No worries leaving your catchild in her very capable hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sara on Aug 11, 2025 "Thank you, Isabel ! Ella is a lovely cat and I enjoyed getting to know her. Thank you for the opportunity to look after her. MP"
August 9, 2025
K

K

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 25, 2025
K

K

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 27, 2025
Iman

Iman

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 14, 2025
Sarah

Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2024
K

K

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 7, 2024
Anita

Anita

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 3, 2024
Lena

Lena

Sara was wonderful! Our cats loved her! She was very conscientious about their care. She is honestly one of the best caregivers we’ve ever used. We will definitely be using her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 3, 2024
Lena

Lena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 25, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

September 26, 2024

Sara's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $29.87 / 20min $47.95 / 45min $67.65 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $81.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Sara's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Sara's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.90 / 20min $47.30 / 45min $66.35 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $79.05 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Sara's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Sara's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • 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.

Featured Cat Sitters Near San Diego, CA

  • With experience in giving injections and handling timid cats, they'll ensure your feline gets top-notch care, plus plenty of fun during visits. Get regular updates and cuddly attention! 🐾

  • A lifelong cat lover, they bring warmth and understanding to furry friends! With several years of experience, they provide loving care, ensuring each cat feels safe and happy while you're away. 🐾

  • Courtney is a calm and caring sitter with medication skills for your furry feline. With experience volunteering for rescues and a love for playing with their own cats, they’re perfect for your kitty's care! 😻

  • With years of pet sitting experience, this sitter is dedicated and reliable! Loving and calm with cats of all personalities, they also provide overnight stays. Available every weekend! 🐈💞

  • Meet your cat's new best friend! With over 20 years of experience, they provide loving care and support for every cat's unique personality. Skilled in medicating 🌟 and dedicated to routine so your furry friend feels secure.

  • With years of devoted experience, this sitter understands every cat's needs. They offer overnight stays, engage in playful interactions, and pride themselves on communication with regular update photos. 😸

  • Meet a caring sitter ready to pamper your kitty! With over 10 years of experience, they specialize in meditation, providing love and comfort to all furry friends. Available for overnight stays and always on holidays! 🐾

  • Meet a cat lover with 20 years of experience in pet care! They excel at earning trust and providing specialized medication care. Enjoys sending updates after each visit! 🐾

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 $31.00. 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.

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