I'm Melissa
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Melissa is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Melissa
Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA
I offer a wide array of services including, but not limited to:
- Litter-box cleanup
- Replenishing food & water
- Cleaning up after any accidents or messes
- Playing and engagi... Hello! My name is Melissa, I've been cat sitting with Meowtel for 4 years now 🐱 please feel free to message me with any questions or special requests you may have! :)
I offer a wide array of services including, but not limited to:
- Litter-box cleanup
- Replenishing food & water
- Cleaning up after any accidents or messes
- Playing and engaging with the cats
- Giving them lots of love!!
- Administering an array of medications (topical, oral, etc.),
- Following sensitive/strict dietary guidelines
- Bringing in mail
- Watering house plants
And above all,
- Always ensuring quality care for your loved ones! 🐱
* I always send detailed updates and lots of photos for every visit! *
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 almost 5 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 11 years old and I adopted him from SFSPCA. He is a black cat, a libra, very shy, but very cute and funny.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Melissa is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Rahul
April 11, 2026
Melissa was a total lifesaver. She stepped in last minute when my original sitter cancelled right before my international trip. I had limited internet while traveling, but she still sent consistent daily updates and photos, which I really appreciated. My cat is usually very shy and anxious with new people, but he got comfortable with Melissa surprisingly quickly. You can tell she is patient and great with animals.
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Ginny
July 11, 2025
Melissa is very responsible- she reached out and tried to help when our smoke alarms went off unexpectedly while we were away. Easy communication and I felt comfortable with her watching our cat.
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Meg
This month
second time using Melissa and my cats were well looked after! :) really appreciated the daily pics and updates, thank you again x
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Lauren
June 11, 2024
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!
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Rachel
September 11, 2022
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!
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Gia
December 8, 2023
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!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Melissa's is 20%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Melissa's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $39.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Rahul
April 11, 2026
Melissa was a total lifesaver. She stepped in last minute when my original sitter cancelled right before my international trip. I had limited internet while traveling, but she still sent consistent daily updates and photos, which I really appreciated. My cat is usually very shy and anxious with new people, but he got comfortable with Melissa surprisingly quickly. You can tell she is patient and great with animals.
Ginny
July 11, 2025
Melissa is very responsible- she reached out and tried to help when our smoke alarms went off unexpectedly while we were away. Easy communication and I felt comfortable with her watching our cat.
Meg
This month
second time using Melissa and my cats were well looked after! :) really appreciated the daily pics and updates, thank you again x
Lauren
June 11, 2024
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!
Rachel
September 11, 2022
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!
Gia
December 8, 2023
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!
Lauren
December 11, 2023
another great booking with Melissa! she got our shy girl to come out of her she’ll a bit.
Miles
January 26, 2023
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!
Jacob
September 27, 2022
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.
Ann
August 15, 2022
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.
Priscilla
June 11, 2024
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!
Meg
June 20, 2026
Melissa was great with my two kitties, lots of pictures when she visited and came home to happy cats :) I would be sure to use her again!
Tara
January 6, 2024
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!!
Katalina
June 19, 2025
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!!
Brendan
January 4, 2023
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!
Eric
November 1, 2022
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.
Yvonne
April 29, 2025
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! 🐈 🐈⬛
Rebecca
January 6, 2024
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!
Luna
December 13, 2022
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
Brian Aimee
This week
Amy
This week
Julia
June 15, 2026
Very communicative; cats looked very happy in photos!
Masha
May 30, 2026
Melissa took great care of my shy kitty :)
Brian Aimee
May 25, 2026
Brian Aimee
December 27, 2025
Melissa was excellent as always!
Brian Aimee
September 7, 2025
Brian Aimee
August 20, 2025
Lauren
June 27, 2025
another great experience with Melissa! she’s a very good communicator and reliable. We’ll definitely book again for our next vacation!
Brian Aimee
June 17, 2025
Anshey
April 2, 2025
Milly
March 28, 2025
Brian Aimee
September 29, 2024
Brian Aimee
September 2, 2024
Brian Aimee
May 27, 2024
Brian Aimee
April 16, 2024
Nicola
April 11, 2024
Tara
April 3, 2024
Brian Aimee
April 1, 2024
Ariel
March 22, 2024
Aline
March 15, 2024
Brian Aimee
January 28, 2024
Brian Aimee
January 24, 2024
Abla
January 17, 2024
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.
Varun
January 8, 2024
Emmanuel
December 16, 2023
Janelle
December 9, 2023
Lauren
November 27, 2023
Melissa did a great job with our cat! she was timely and very communicative. We would happily book her again!
Brian Aimee
November 26, 2023
Melissa took excellent care of our cat
Varun
August 21, 2023
Crystal
May 18, 2023
Thank you for watching my cat 🐱
Jessica
December 17, 2022
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!
Christina
December 1, 2022
Dependable, good communicator, caring and easy to work with.
Emery
October 21, 2022
melissa did great with our 3 (spoiled and shy) cats!! 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛🐈⬛
Emmanuel
September 25, 2022
Everything went great, thank you Melissa for your support, our cat loved Melissa.
Tanya
August 17, 2022
Melissa was wonderful with my kitty. Great communication. Punctual.
Meowtel
July 7, 2022
Melissa is a cat sitter in the San Francisco area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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