• Experienced Cat Owner New To Sf

I'm Emily

Experienced Cat Owner New To Sf

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5 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

Emily is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Experienced Cat Owner New To Sf

I'm Emily

Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA

Hi everyone!!

I am so excited to have found this site, and to have moved to San Francisco! I am about a month into a new job, and had to leave my childhood cats when I moved, so getting to cat sit would be such a treat for me.

I have a ton of experience with cats, from the day I was born my family had 4 cats, and I’ve had at least 2 ever since. I started doing the primary care for them starting at age 12, so I have abou... Hi everyone!!

I am so excited to have found this site, and to have moved to San Francisco! I am about a month into a new job, and had to leave my childhood cats when I moved, so getting to cat sit would be such a treat for me.

I have a ton of experience with cats, from the day I was born my family had 4 cats, and I’ve had at least 2 ever since. I started doing the primary care for them starting at age 12, so I have about 12 years under my belt! I have experience giving oral and topical medication, and have had both shy and friendly cats, as well as kittens to cats in old age.

When meeting a new cat for sitting, I like to find out from you how your cat is the most comfortable meeting people, and let them come to me on their own time. It would truly be such a gift for me to get to spend time with your cat, and I hope to hear from you soon!

Learn More About Emily

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

I have been caring for cats my entire life! Some of my earliest memories and photographs of me were holding my childhood cats, and I was given my own cat in 5th grade. I’ve essentially taken on the vast majority of my cats care since then, and it has been such a labor of love.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a cat named Jake at home! He is a huge personality, and for 13, his energy has somehow never died. His greatest joys in life are chasing my dog around the house, and grabbing entire pancakes off the table.

Are you usually available during holidays?

With my new job I won’t be able to make it home for too many holidays, and I would be thrilled to have the company while I’m missing my family and Jake!

Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills
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Rachael

Rachael

February 13, 2026

Emily was very thoughtful and thorough. We were traveling for about a week and had a pretty complicated visit schedule for her. She was totally on top of it and helped me figure out the best schedule to give our cat the most time with her. Our cat loved her! She was able to give ear drops and ear cleaning. She left our home very clean. We would happily hire her again.

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Leslie

Leslie

February 27, 2026

Emily was so amazing! Our cat is generally very skittish, but when Emily came for the intro visit, Calliope walked right up to her and got some skritches! We almost fell off of our chairs, because we have NEVER seen that happen! During our time away, Emily was in regular contact with photos, and updates on how things were going, and when she would be there. She reached out with questions that she had, and this gave us confidence that she knew what she was doing. When we got home, Calliope was waiting, calm and ready to receive us. This was good, because we were starting to wonder if she would prefer to sneak off with Emily!!! We highly recommend Emily, and would use her a hundred times more for our SF Catsitting needs!!!

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Hanako

Hanako

March 15, 2026

Emily did a great job looking after our ornery cat. She sent daily updates and asked questions that made it clear she was looking out for his well-being. Would definitely hire her again!

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Jacob

Jacob

December 7, 2025

Emily is very responsive, responsible, and caring. She was relaxed and easygoing about all my requests and needs. It was a pleasure having her care for my cat, and I highly recommend her

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John

John

August 21, 2026

omg Emily is this best, will continue booking her for as long as she's available and my cats LOVED her, even my super cranky senior cat that doesn't like anyone. Thank you Emily!!

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Kayla

Kayla

December 2, 2025

This was my first visit with Emily. She was fantastic and I'll definitely book with her again. She was great at communicating, took many photos, and gave our two boys lots of love. Highly recommend!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$26.55 / 20min
$43.00 / 45min
$53.10 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$91.70 / Overnight
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Drop in visits rates

$38.85 / 20min
$58.15 / 45min
$73.70 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$118.90 / 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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