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I'm Emina

A cat sitter in San Francisco, CA

5.00/5.00
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31 REVIEWS

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

Learn More About Emina

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

I’ve been a cat mom myself for over 3 years. My cat-sitting experience started in Berlin with friends who would bring their cats over to stay with me for several weeks at a time. More recently, I’ve been cat sitting in San Francisco, sometimes staying overnight for longer trips as well as dropping in daily for shorter absences. I have around 2-3 years of experience overall, caring for more than 35 different cats thus far—usually one-on-one, but sometimes for sibling pairs

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My baby is called Kismet. He’s a 15 lbs bengal mix and the king of my castle, with the sweetest disposition and the most loving personality. It sounds cheesy but my life changed after he came into it, hence his name.

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

I take extra time with timid or anxious cats, respecting their space and gradually building trust. I focus on showing them that I'm safe by being patient and giving them the distance they need. With consistency and a calming presence, I've often been able to help even the shyest cats come out of their shell—many have eventually felt comfortable enough to enjoy playtime or curl up for a cozy nap on my chest.

Emina's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Alex And Maria

Emina was so thoughtful and really went above and beyond. She was so attentive to our kitty’s needs and cleaned up after her multiple times after her accidents. We felt so comfortable that Emina was checking in on our precious Michi. Great communication and professionalism.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 10, 2025
Melissa

Emina did a wonderful job caring for our two cats under complicated circumstances. The two cats hadn't been getting along well, and Emina had to follow a long list of instructions we had received from a cat behaviorist. In addition, Emina was very observant and noticed when one of the cats needed to go to the vet. She did great job of being the go-between, telling us what the vet was saying and telling the vet our decisions, then administered the treatment for the remainder of our time away. She also did all the more normal cat-sitter tasks -- the feeding, watering, litter-scooping, playing, and photo-sending -- and left our home in a tidy state. I hope Emina is available the next time we travel!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 20, 2025
Benjamin

Emina is a fantastic cat sitter. Not only did she send tons of great photos and videos of our cats every day with written updates, she also took care of our houseplants and they're doing better than ever. She responded quickly and was very detail-oriented. We were gone for multiple weeks, and she let us know when supplies were running low so we could order more ahead of time. We would definitely use her in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 12, 2025
Cassie

Emina was very responsive and easy to work with! Milo loved her and she sent lots of amazing updates! thanks so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 7, 2025
Uyum

Emina took care of my senior kitty while i was on vacation. she was caring and loving towars her. she provided detailed updates. she also noticed her medication was running low so i was able to refill online and replace the medicine. would recommend trusting her with your cat’s care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 6, 2025
Nicole

Emina is a fantastic cat sitter and we are so lucky to have found her! She was very communicative, sent us lots of updates and somehow even managed to teach my two 9-month old boys manners😆 We felt very reassured having our babies in her care. We hope to have her visit regularly in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2025
Michele

Emina did very well with my shy kitty. Even though he refused to come out she tried everyday and made sure he was eating and toileting as he should. She gave me updates everyday after her visits and I felt secure in knowing she was caring for my fur baby.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 16, 2024
Raleigh

Emina went above and beyond with my last minute reservation. She was very attentive and diligent and the boys loved her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
December 8, 2024
Erin

Emina was amazing - she sent detailed pictures and notes everyday, and even got my shy cat to consistently sit on her lap within 2 days (and take her pill)! would definitely recommend Emina

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 1, 2024
Adam

Friendly, caring, prompt!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 23, 2024
Elliana

Emina was a great playmate to my cats and a very caring cat sitter. She also watered my plants and was overall very responsive and helpful.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 21, 2024
Pamela

I felt very comfortable and safe to go away on my trip and leave RAF in the care of Emina, she was amazing with him and gave me daily updates, which I really appreciated. would definitely repeat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 8, 2024
Beth

Emina provided great care for Paddy, lovely photos and updates, and took good care of my place. Thank you Emina!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2024
Todd

Emina saved the day! My usual cat sitter was unavailable so I needed someone last minute. My kitty was well cared for and there were no issues. I highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 27, 2024
Michelle

Emina was an amazing cat sitter to my two Persian babies! She was punctual, communicative and attentive to my fur babies! I will definitely hire her in the future!!! I had her watch them as they are new to each other and she was very helpful in this process.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 22, 2024
Meowtel

Emina 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 6, 2024
Emilia

Emina is the greatest cat sitter. She took such good care of Ruby. She played with her, brushed her, and even warmed her food to make it tastier for her. The litter was always very clean. I can attest that she really loves cats! She is respectful, responsible and very reliable. She is a real caring cat mom. I can recommend her 100%.

September 6, 2024
Mia

I am writing to highly recommend Emina as a cat sitter for your beloved pet. She has taken care of my cat, Henrietta, on several occasions, and I have always been incredibly pleased with her services. Emina is exceptionally respectful, trustworthy, and reliable. I have complete confidence in her ability to care for Henrietta, who adores her! Emina’s love for cats is evident in the way she interacts with them, and I always feel at ease knowing that my cat is in such caring hands. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a compassionate and responsible cat sitter.

September 6, 2024
Elliana

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Alex And Maria

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Benjamin

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 1, 2025
Benjamin

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 22, 2025
Lesley

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 14, 2025
Melissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
March 13, 2025
Melissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 13, 2025
Melissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 8, 2025
Danielle

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 9, 2025
Erin

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2025
Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2025
Erlun

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 27, 2024
Teodor

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 17, 2024

Emina's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $46.65 / 20min $63.50 / 45min $77.50 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $162.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Emina's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Emina's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $42.25 / 20min $63.50 / 45min $77.50 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $162.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Emina's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Emina's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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.

Loving Cat Aunty
5.00 • 31 reviews • From $42.25