I'm Elaine

Elaine's Meowvelous Cat Sitting In Sf

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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

Elaine is experienced with 4 types of medications

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

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Elaine's Meowvelous Cat Sitting In Sf

I'm Elaine

Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA

I'm an events director, and I live in San Francisco with my four cats and child (who thinks she is a cat). My life is all cats all the time!

I have experience with cats of all ages (my previous cat lived until she was 20). I love all interactions with cats - playing, snuggling, brushing, feeding, and just hanging out. I have extensive practice with feeding picky eaters, and with administering medication via pill (including chemo), injection, and transdermally.

I'm responsible, punctual, reliable, friendly, and I believe cats are family members and treat them as such...
I'm an events director, and I live in San Francisco with my four cats and child (who thinks she is a cat). My life is all cats all the time!

I have experience with cats of all ages (my previous cat lived until she was 20). I love all interactions with cats - playing, snuggling, brushing, feeding, and just hanging out. I have extensive practice with feeding picky eaters, and with administering medication via pill (including chemo), injection, and transdermally.

I'm responsible, punctual, reliable, friendly, and I believe cats are family members and treat them as such. I have a particular soft spot for grumpy cats who secretly have hearts of gold.

My own four cats have a wide range of personalities and preferred activities:


—Philippe (4) is my fluffy tuxedo baby and my trusty sidekick. I rescued him from the streets when he was almost 1. He loves baking biscuits in my hair, leaping around after wand toys, and eating crunchers.

—Cocoa Puff (3) showed up scared and feral in my backyard and, with lots of love and time, has blossomed into the sweetest boy. He is all brown and fluffy from his nose to his toe beans! 😻 😻

—Clementine and Quince (6 months) are calico kitten chaos muppets who love to play with each other and their new brothers.


Medication Experience:

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

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Joanna  Derek

Joanna Derek

April 25, 2026

Elaine took care of our cats, Mackie and Dashi, during our two-week trip to Japan, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her. Right before we left, Dashi became sick with vomiting and diarrhea. After a vet visit, she was prescribed three different medications, which made us understandably anxious about leaving. Elaine handled everything flawlessly. She administered all medications carefully and kept us updated daily. Within just three to four days, Dashi was back to full health—something we truly credit to Elaine’s attentiveness and care. Elaine consistently sent thoughtful updates along with great photos and action shots of playtime. She somehow gets our cats to play even more than we do, which says a lot. It’s clear how much Mackie and Dashi adore her, and how naturally she connects with them. We genuinely feel that Elaine is a bit of a “cat whisperer.” She brings a calm, healing presence, and we always know our girls are in the best hands when we’re away. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate, and highly skilled cat sitter.

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Douglas

Douglas

August 2, 2026

Elaine was 5 stars all the way. She took great care of our two cats. Her communication was thorough and consistent - she sent us lots of photos each day. She played with them and they enjoyed her company. Elaine maintained our Litter Robot, picked up our mail and packages, and even brought in the garbage bins for us. We will try to book her again next time we need a cat sitter.

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Shirley

Shirley

May 1, 2026

Elaine was wonderful with our senior cat (we call her our guard cat- so she can be quite spicy). She was able to adjust to our cat's changes in food preference (picky about flavors at times). Spent time engaging our cat & just took great care of her. We appreciated the regular updates & photos. Made our time away so much more relaxing. Elaine would be our first choice for any future needs.

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Aaron

Aaron

January 5, 2026

once again, Elaine went above and beyond to take care of our kitty while we were gone for two weeks. she sent endless pictures, kept everything nice and clean, and even helped out with our houseplants. we could not have asked for a better sitter

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Jessica

Jessica

July 21, 2026

During our long trip away, Elaine consistently delivered top care for our 2 very skittish & shy kitties. Over the 10 day period, she steadily gained their trust and got them to come out of their shell. Thanks for going the extra mile, we appreciate your genuine teamwork and look forward to booking again as needs come up. Thank you for sharing daily sweet photos too. Meant a lot to us while being away from our babies!

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Shirley

Shirley

October 18, 2024

Elaine was fabulous! Took a little while for our senior cat to warm up to her, but we had no concerns when we were away. Sadie was fed, received her daily meds, litter boxes cleaned, fresh water every visit, regular pics & updates. Plants watered... everything was great! Will definitely use her again.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$45.85 / 20min
$64.50 / 45min
$86.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$128.75 / Overnight
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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!

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