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Cat Care With Meli
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I'm Melissa

A cat sitter in San Francisco, CA

4.98/5.00
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44 REVIEWS

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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA

Learn More About Melissa

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

I've been cat sitting on meowtel for about 3 years now. I started after I had graduated college, and continue doing it on a part time basis. I love being able to explore different parts of the city and meet cutie cats along the way.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My cat's name is Franklin. He is 10 years old and I adopted him about 3 years ago from SFSPCA. He is a black cat, he is a libra, and he is super sweet and funny.

Melissa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Lauren

another great experience with Melissa! she’s a very good communicator and reliable. We’ll definitely book again for our next vacation!

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

Melissa was great!! she sent us great photos and based off the pictures our girls seemed to really warm up to her. I would absolutely book with Melissa again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Yvonne

Melissa was great with my girls! Sh even got my shy kitty to come out and say hi. She took great photos and sent detailed updates. Overall a great experience for both me and my cats! 🐈 🐈‍⬛

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 29, 2025
Priscilla

This was our first time leaving the cats alone on their own but Melissa did an amazing job! She was very responsive and attentive and provided detailed daily updates and photos. I would highly recommend her services!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
June 11, 2024
Lauren

this was Melissa’s third time sitting for us and it was another great experience! When our flight coming home was cancelled she went above and beyond making sure our cat was comfortable for the longer wait for us to get back. so helpful!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 11, 2024
Abla

Melissa was great with my two cats. She sent me updates during each visit and noted the cats behavior. I'm looking forward to having Melissa catsit for me again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 17, 2024
Tara

Melissa was prompt & communicative! She took great care of our little ol' lady 😻. She provided us with daily detailed updates and a bunch of photos of Alice. Thanks Melissa!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 6, 2024
Rebecca

Melissa was amazing! So communicative and our difficult kitty loved her! It was our first time using a cat sitter and it was the best experience possible!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 6, 2024
Lauren

another great booking with Melissa! she got our shy girl to come out of her she’ll a bit.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2023
Gia

Melissa is a diligent and communicative cat sitter. She always takes great care of Bash and sends plenty of photos. Melissa also goes above and beyond -- I was across the country and there was an issue with my keys, but she patiently and calmly let me know and was fine with the extra mile it took to pick up the right set of keys. My boy is always happy to see her and healthy on my return. I'd definitely recommend Melissa for any cat sitting needs for any length of time. I plan to keep her on as my cat sitter for as long as possible!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2023
Lauren

Melissa did a great job with our cat! she was timely and very communicative. We would happily book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 27, 2023
Brian  Aimee

Melissa took excellent care of our cat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 26, 2023
Crystal

Thank you for watching my cat 🐱

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 18, 2023
Miles

Melissa was a fantastic cat sitter! Super timely and detailed messages each day, and great pictures of our cat too! She made our trip so much easier. Thanks Melissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 26, 2023
Brendan

Melissa was awesome to work with — easy to communicate with, punctual, and got in touch when appropriate. I’d love to have her come back and catsit in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 4, 2023
Jessica

Melissa cat sat my two fur babies while I was out of town. She did an excellent job and went above and beyond with communication and affection for my two kitties. I highly recommend Melissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 17, 2022
Luna

Melissa arrived on time, kept a good communication and was efficient. She answered my texts quickly and my cats seemed to love her. Very grateful I would definitely recommend her to my close friends

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 13, 2022
Christina

Dependable, good communicator, caring and easy to work with.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2022
Eric

Melissa was fantastic. Daily communication and my boy really seemed to take to her. My experience couldn't possibly have been better. Highly recommended. I just hope she's available for the next time I have to go out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 1, 2022
Emery

melissa did great with our 3 (spoiled and shy) cats!! 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 21, 2022
Jacob

Melissa did a fantastic job looking after our shy cat while we were away for a couple of weeks. We appreciate the effort she put in to win his affection - this can take some effort not all cat-sitters are willing to put in. When we came back he was happy and healthy. Also as others have commented, Melissa's communication is great. We hope we can secure Melissa again for future trips.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
September 27, 2022
Emmanuel

Everything went great, thank you Melissa for your support, our cat loved Melissa.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 25, 2022
Rachel

Melissa was great, maintaining the food, water, and litter for my two cats and sending detailed updates with multiple photos each day. She even coaxed my male cat, who is normally extremely shy, to come out from hiding every visit!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 11, 2022
Tanya

Melissa was wonderful with my kitty. Great communication. Punctual.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 17, 2022
Ann

Melissa house sat for me with my 2 Sphynx cats. She kept me updated everyday with detailed notes and sent lots of pics and videos. I felt comforted knowing my bffs were in good hands. They got plenty of play and attention. When I got home it was as if I was never gone. They were completely content.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
August 15, 2022
Meowtel

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

July 7, 2022
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Anshey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 2, 2025
Milly

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 28, 2025
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 29, 2024
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2024
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 27, 2024
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 16, 2024
Nicola

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2024
Tara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 3, 2024
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 1, 2024
Ariel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 22, 2024
Aline

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 15, 2024
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 28, 2024
Brian  Aimee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 24, 2024
Varun

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 8, 2024
Emmanuel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 16, 2023
Janelle

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2023
Varun

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 21, 2023

Melissa's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $42.25 / 20min $63.50 / 45min $80.35 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $200.75 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Melissa's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $34.60 / 20min $54.95 / 45min $76.20 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Francisco cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $39.00. 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.

Cat Care With Meli
4.98 • 44 reviews • From $34.60