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John's Purrfect Cat Sitting In Sf
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I'm John

A cat sitter in San Francisco, CA

5.00/5.00
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55 REVIEWS

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

John's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Isha

amazing experience!! would highly recommend John.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 15, 2025
Larissa

great with my 4 senior cats!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 9, 2025
Ariel

This is my second time booking John and I couldn’t be happier!! John is very kind and did an excellent job with my cats. He is is professional, experienced, courteous, and an amazing photographer. I will definitely book with him again and highly recommend him!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 8, 2025
Shivani

John is now going to be my first go-to cat sitter. not only did he respect my shy cats boundaries he also warmed his way into their hearts. He went above and beyond by cleaning after them with patience and love when they went outside the litter box frequently (given separation anxiety). he also went above and beyond when I was a couple cans short and the new order wouldn’t arrive in time he shared his own cans and really cared for these silly kitties with his whole heart! I awaited his updates daily and they made me feel like I was with them despite being over 10,000 miles away. And when my little rascal cats acted like bandits and got into my kitchen to ravage their chicken supplement powder, he promptly responded to the situation and made sure they were safe. He also made sure the baby cam was on at all times and they both litter situations were neat and tidy. John is a great cat whisperer and caregiver! John is a superstar cat sitter and it’s no wonder he was such high ratings!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 4, 2025
Loni

John accommodated my request during the holiday break and took great care of my kitty. Thank you John!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2025
Krista

This is our third time having John care for our cat and he is great and reliable. Plus our cat likes him and she doesn’t like just anyone. Thanks, John

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

John is great! My cat doesn't like everyone but she likes John and I don't worry while on vacation. We have used him before, but I didn't leave a review in the allotted timeframe, so I wanted to ensure everyone knows how much we appreciate John. Thanks john, we are glad we found you!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 3, 2024
Sara

John is absolute puuurfection as always! He goes above and beyond every time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 9, 2024
Gareth

This was our first time having John watch our two cats and it was a perfectly worry free experience! We have an alarm and John navigated entry and exit without issue. He sent great updates each day with photos showing he played with the cats and gave them love. He even did a little ad hoc I.T. work to restart our modem at my request. He is a very nice person and it was a pleasure to interact with him!

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

We are quite simply always ahhh-mazed by the attention, love and care John gives our kitty Huey. He really goes above and beyond to connect with her, and we can always tell that she is super happy from the awesome photos he sends. Your cat will be in the best of hands with John!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 3, 2024
Krista

This is the second time we’ve entrusted our fur babies with John, and it won’t be the last!! One of our cats needs medication 2x everyday, and he did such a fantastic job! His daily photos were also adorable, clearly they were getting some much needed TLC. We came home to a couple of very chill cats. Thank you John!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2024
Tom

John did a great job as always looking after our two kitty’s - one of them is usually quite shy but warmed to him quickly

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2024
Kaitlyn

John was great! He went above and beyond to keep our kitties happy and healthy. He noticed their behavior and asked questions to help ensure they were taken care of. He sent great updates and kept us in the loop.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 27, 2023
Khoa

I’m so grateful to have found John. Since getting my kitties, I haven’t really left my apartment and haven’t gone on any trips as I worry that they’ll be sad, without clean water, without food, or without a clean litter box, despite having automatic feeders and litter boxes. My experience with John has conpletely changed that and I feel excited to explore more of the world, knowing that my babies are in good hands. John was really easy to talk to and coordination was a breeze. His detailed questions reassured me that he really was thinking of everything. My cats liked him instantly. To this day, close friends think I have one cat because one of them is so shy. But John was able to get her to come out of hiding! I looked forward to receiving each detailed update and see the photos of my babies. It was so clear they were happy and comfortable with John. Now they can’t wait for me to leave again to see him!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 27, 2023
Sara

John has such a unique way of bonding with and making our kitty Huey feel happy, safe, and at home. Super attentive and communicative with us. He’s the best! Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 1, 2023
Sara

Our cat Huey loves John so much! It’s so great to know she has a real friend to help take care of her while we’re away. John is loving and attentive in every way, highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 25, 2023
Sara

John was an exceptionally attentive, loving, playful and overall outstanding cat sitter (more like cat-friend) and we highly recommend him! He really treated our cat as though he were her own and she was super happy!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 29, 2023
Tom

John took great care of our furry friends - sent regular updates and pictures and was very affectionate to them. Highly recommend

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 20, 2023
Krista

John was a godsend to our two cats while we were on vacation! He’s a cat whisperer to one of them who needed 2x daily meds. Excellent communication each time he visited, with great photos along the way. I’d love to work with John again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 7, 2023
Ariel

John did an amazing job taking care of my two cats. He was very thoughtful and conscientious, and I really appreciated him playing with them and his great action pics. I felt very comfortable leaving my cats in his care and I would definitely book with him again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2023
Dana

John was purrrrfect with our 2 cats Djuna & Posey. It was during the holidays and he spring into action taking care of our deaf cat and senior cat so when we came home they were so cared for - thank you John - we highly recommend you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2023
Courtney

Second time using John and of course he was great! My cat Harry loves him!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2022
Courtney

John was great! He was extremely responsive in booking and my cat Harry was well taken care of! John sent tons of photos so I felt comfortable knowing Harry was fine and I came home to a happy cat!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 23, 2022
Samantha

John was a pleasure and we felt so relaxed knowing our kitten Miles was in his care. He is communicative, sent lots of photos and kept Miles fed, clean and happy! I would definitely book John again :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
June 21, 2022
Sonya

John was a total delight to work with! I came home to 3 very happy kitties and received the most adorable photos throughout my trip - the babies were clearly having a great time with him around giving lots of headbonks and treats. Thank you again, John!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 18, 2022
Andy

Kitty had a great time with John! He provided daily updates and great service A+

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 13, 2022
Matthew

I can't express how lucky I feel to have found John. My cat Gonzo has some special needs the require frequent meds and John was incredibly conscientious about the entire situation. He asked thoughtful questions on each part of my cat's routine and it was just so clear how much he cared about Gonzo's well-being. I'll absolutely be reaching out to him again next time I'm out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 24, 2022
Ethelia

John took care of my Finnegan amazingly! He was responsive, thoughtful, and really made the whole catsitting experience a breeze. He made time to come and meet Finn (who loved him immediately), and took great care of him too! Thank you so much, John!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 10, 2021
Prabath

John was very responsive and reliable and did a great job looking after our kitty. Much appreciated!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2021
Janelle

John was fantastic with my cat Midnight. I was a bit nervous leaving her for a week two weeks after brining her home, but seeing how comfortable she was with John from the get-go put me at ease. He asked lots of questions (and follow-up questions) at our meet-and-greet, which I appreciated. I also really enjoyed the daily updates and pictures he sent me of his time with Midnight. John was a wonderful cat sitter, and I would highly recommend him to others!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 29, 2021
Maddie

John was great with my cat! Sent lots of photos and updates as requested, and dealt w his medicine and some out-of-litter-box 💩

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 18, 2021
Jillian

John was very attentive with my cats. He did a great job and I plan to hire him again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 7, 2021
Beth

John was an excellent sitter in every way. He gathered all the necessary information, followed my plant-watering instructions, and kept me updated when he noticed something out of the ordinary with my cat's health. I was really worried about leaving town for so long with a new sitter but his updates were very reassuring. My cat loved him and was much less unsettled than usual after I returned from my trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
September 5, 2021
Aimee

John was a FANTASTIC cat sitter for my 11 year old calico. I was nervous to have a stranger check-in on her because she has been having some health issues, but John was fantastic. He updated me every day on how she was doing, how much she ate, and even how things were going in her litter box. He sent lots of pictures and Callie even started giving him headbutts for pets. It takes Callie awhile to sit by new people. John was so patient and gave Callie the space she needed until she was ready to ask for some pets. I would recommend him to anyone, and look forward to having him care for Callie again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 20, 2021
Meowtel

John is a cat sitter in the San Francisco area. His profile has been verified and his references have been checked by Meowtel.

June 23, 2021
Shivani

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Henry

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 4, 2025
Austin

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 30, 2024
Sam

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Janelle

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 14, 2024
Noel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 2, 2024
Janelle

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 9, 2024
Tom

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 26, 2024
Khoa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 26, 2024
Noel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 14, 2024
Matthew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 23, 2024
Khoa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 14, 2024
Jessica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 11, 2024
Sam

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2024
Ashley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2024
Noel

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 30, 2023
Austin

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 28, 2023
Matthew

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 11, 2023
Matthew

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 4, 2023
Matthew

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 13, 2023

John's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $43.15 / 20min $63.50 / 45min $80.35 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $163.30 / Overnight stays in your home
  • John's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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John's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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.

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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.

John's Purrfect Cat Sitting In Sf
5.00 • 55 reviews • From $43.15