• Auntie Ruthie's A Riot
  • Auntie Ruthie's A Riot
  • Auntie Ruthie's A Riot

I'm Ruthie

Auntie Ruthie's A Riot

5.00
40 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
11 Repeat clients
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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

Ruthie is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Auntie Ruthie's A Riot

I'm Ruthie

Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA

I thought I was a dog person until a stray cat wandered up to the door of my childhood home. She hung around until we took her in, not knowing it was the beginning of raising several barn cats, caring for kittens, fostering cats in a tiny NYC apartment, and finally adopting a couple cats of my own as an inde... I thought I was a dog person until a stray cat wandered up to the door of my childhood home. She hung around until we took her in, not knowing it was the beginning of raising several barn cats, caring for kittens, fostering cats in a tiny NYC apartment, and finally adopting a couple cats of my own as an independent adult. My love for felines runs deep, and I can't wait to share that passion and gentle love with your fur babes, too. I’m comfortable working with all kinds of cats and addressing special needs. I’m great at reading cat cues and often succeed at getting playtime with even the shyest kitty clients. 😸

Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer
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40 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
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Communication
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Tidiness
Hallie

Hallie

This month

We hired Ruthie to watch our two cats, Buster and Ginny, while we were out of town, and she was fantastic. Communication was super smooth from start to finish. Ruthie sent regular updates and photos, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. She followed all of our feeding and care instructions down to the detail and took extra time to hang out and play with both cats so they felt comfortable. If you are looking for someone reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely great with pets, hire Ruthie.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Jessica

Jessica

February 25, 2023

Ruthie was absolutely wonderful! She sent detailed reports each day with photos and updates. I feel that Ruthie took great care of my kitty while I was away. Thank you Ruthie!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Nikki

Nikki

June 17, 2019

Ruthie was the first sitter I have had and she has been taken care of Sunny in the past year whenever I was away. Sunny could be a bit naughty when I was away but Ruthie was always patient and took very good care of him. She sent me messages and pictures daily to let me know how things were doing. I was very lucky to have Ruthie to help take care of Sunny. Strongly recommended!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Christine

Christine

December 27, 2018

Ruthie did an amazing job watching Harley while I was out of town for Christmas! All Harley wants in life is to be cuddled and be given attention and Ruthie delivered! She sent regular text and pictures which was really great! Would definitely recommend Ruthie to watch your kitty!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Anne

Anne

May 5, 2021

Ruthie was a great sitter! She was very communicative and was able to get my very shy kitten to play. I would highly recommend her as a cat sitter!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Olivia

Olivia

May 30, 2019

Ruthie did a great job looking after our cats while we were away and keeping us updated on how Edmund and Lucy were doing.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$35.75 / 20min
$56.60 / 45min
$75.25 / 60min
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Drop in visits rates

$45.85 / 20min
$65.80 / 45min
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Schedule Constraints

I work Monday-Friday 9-5. I'm happy to do my best to meet your needs outside of those constraints. Just let me know what you prefer! :)

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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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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 Francisco cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $40.00. 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!

5.00
40 reviews
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