I'm Sara

Meowry Poppins Pet Pampering

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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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Evelyn

Evelyn

This month

Our senior girl cat, who is usually apprehensive towards catsitters, loved Sara. When my partner and I look for a catsitter, it’s important to us that they listen to cat body language and Sara did an excellent job of this at the meet and greet. She sent us detailed updates and communicated with us warmly and thoroughly. We will absolutely be booking with Sara again!

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Response from Sara

Thank you for the lovely review ! Molly is a sweetheart and very laid back. She loves her brushing !

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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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Melissa

Melissa

This week

Sara is a great cat sitter. We almost gave her the wrong key (forgot we changed the locks after our last trip...), but she is so organized and thorough she checked that the key worked before leaving the meet and greet. It's nice to have someone who actually loves cats and not a sitter who does this in addition to dog walking (and brings the dogs and stresses the already stressed cat). Highly recommend.

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Clara

Clara

August 28, 2026

Sara has quickly become a regular cat sitter for my sweet Pear. She takes great care for my cat and takes the time to clean her area and give her lots of attention! I feel very comfortable leaving Pear in Sara’s care, plus Sara has a wonderful way of describing Pear’s day and her interactions. And she sends so many great photos that put me completely at ease.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Sara

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m so glad I’ve been able to get sweet Pear to warm up to me. She’s a beautiful little lady with the most adorable little miaow 😻

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Heather

Heather

December 29, 2025

Sara was wonderful! From the initial meet-and-greet, my usually shy cat came right out to her for pets and play. I really appreciated her thoughtful updates with photos and videos, and my place was spotless when I returned. She was also available over the Christmas holidays, which was such a relief. Sara consistently checked in to make sure I was happy and had everything I needed—highly recommend!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$34.52 / 20min
$51.55 / 45min
$67.35 / 60min
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$36.65 / 20min
$55.30 / 45min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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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  • Roxana has been formally cat sitting since 2021, and she’s great with shy cats, using gentle care, updates, and medication support for pills, eye/ear drops, and ointments. She welcomes new clients, offers overnight stays, and is usually available on weekends and holidays. shy cats feel at ease 😺

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  • Camila, a popular San Diego sitter, cares for cats with a very fast response time, overnight stays, and usually open weekend and holiday availability. She welcomes new clients with 6% off, handles pills, eye and ear drops, inhalers, and topical ointments, and brings loving care to Sade and Asher 😺

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  • Poway's Hannah, the Whisker Whisperer, brings a gentle touch to shy or sassy cats, with medication skills for pills, ointments, drops, and injections. She welcomes new clients, is background-checked, and shares home life with Finnick and Vera 🐾

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  • Jonnie is a San Diego native and very fast responder who accepts new clients, usually covers weekends and holidays, and has several years of cat-sitting for friends and relatives. They handle oral meds, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments, plus they’ve won over shy kitties like Piper 🐱

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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 $33.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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