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Kelsey The Cat Bestie
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I'm Kelsey

A cat sitter in San Francisco, CA

5.00/5.00
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24 REVIEWS

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Over 125,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

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

Learn More About Kelsey

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have one cat, Margo. She is a 2 year old brown tabby. We just celebrated her 1 year adopt-a-versary! She is a loving cat who is playful and very talkative! Her favorite toys are springs and any toy that chirps like a bird!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

As someone who uses cat sitters themselves, I think the meet and greets are so important! You’re able to get the vibe of the sitter and see how they interact with your fur baby. It always makes me feel at ease meeting and seeing the sitter who will be watching Margo before I’m away.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I currently have a flappy bird that chirps and vibrates that has been a fan favorite! It keeps Margo entertained for hours.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I grew up with veryyyy timid cats. I know that they take some time to warm up to new people and that persistence is key when it comes to earning their trust.

Kelsey's Reviews

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5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
4.9
Genesis

Genesis

10/10 would ask Kelsey to watch our babies again!! She did everything we asked of her regarding the care of the our cats and sent many pictures every day that she visited them. She is very responsive and I can’t recommend her more!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 27, 2026
Jisoo

Jisoo

This was my first time hiring a cat sitter and I’m glad I had Kelsey! She was very communicative from handoff of our keys to sending daily updates of our cats. Not to mention, our cats warmed up to her quickly and felt comfortable around her. Highly recommend for a cat sitter in SF. She also takes the best cat pics!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 14, 2025
Shealey

Shealey

Kelsey was a thoughtful cat sitter and my cat absolutely fell in love with her! I appreciate Kelsey's messages and pictures while she catsat, and she was able to make my shy cat come out and play which is miraculous.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 6, 2025
Claudia

Claudia

This was our first time using a catsitter/service and Kelsey immediately mitigated our concerns when she asked thoughtful questions, respected a kitty boundary during introductions, and when our other kitty flopped down for immediate attention. She kept us updated, shared very good photos we looked forward to, and took on some of the additional challenges of our very particular cats without hesitation. We look forward to working with her again and we recommend you book her for your upcoming travel!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 4, 2025
Claudia

Claudia

Another wonderful experience with Kelsey! She is an incredible sitter who will leave you feeling confident about your cats care while you're away. Responsive, sends updates and photos, and takes on weird cat idiosyncrasies with kindness.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 7, 2026
Cailean

Cailean

Kelsey was great with my car, and even though he's usually a bit shy he was always coming to her for pets!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 18, 2025
Nicole

Nicole

Kelsey is an amazing petsitter and we’d highly recommend her services to anyone and everyone! She is the absolute sweetest person and got both of my shy cats out of their shells. She provided great photos and updates every day. We hope to have her back soon!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 12, 2026
Ariana

Ariana

Kelsey was amazing! Took such great care of my kitties and gave me detailed updates. Very easy to work with :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 15, 2025
Rachael

Rachael

Kelsey was great to work with and very communicative. She sent us cute photos everyday.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 18, 2026
Jhora

Jhora

Kelsey took great care of our shy girl while we were out of town for a weekend. She’s a great communicator and a reliable person. We traveled with ease of mind knowing our cat is in good hands.

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

Emma

Kelsey was excellent at communicating with us! I felt like my cat was in great hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 31, 2026
Akshita

Akshita

Kelsey was the best cat sitter I’ve had! she was so attentive and sweet with my kitties, made sure they had everything they needed and gave them lots of play time and attention during her visits. she was super communicative and thorough, will definitely book her again

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2025
Emma

Emma

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

Rachael

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

Apurv

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
February 2, 2026
Jisoo

Jisoo

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 11, 2026
Sloane

Sloane

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2026
Apurv

Apurv

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 12, 2025
Erin

Erin

Amazing sitter! Very thorough and made me not worry about my kitty. Will definitely contact again if I travel.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
November 9, 2025
Connor

Connor

kelsey was amazing. went above and beyond. I trust her with my pet.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 16, 2025
Aaron

Aaron

thanks so much for taking care of our three cats and home! looking forward to booking you again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 4, 2025
Laura

Laura

Kelsey is an amazing cat sitter! She has done amazing watching my cat Dwight, who has many special needs given his asthma and pre-rescue trauma.

September 18, 2025
Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn

September 18, 2025
Meowtel

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Kelsey is a background-checked cat sitter in the San Francisco area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 18, 2025

Kelsey's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $33.30 / 20min $50.15 / 45min $70.75 / 60min
  • Kelsey's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Kelsey's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Administration

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

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Francisco cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $38.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

Kelsey The Cat Bestie
5.00 • 24 reviews • From $33.30