I'm Nikki

San Francisco Cat Sitter

5.00
70 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
35 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

Nikki is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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San Francisco Cat Sitter

I'm Nikki

Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA

Hello!

Looking for someone to lovingly attend to your kitty whenever you need to take a trip for business or head out of town on vacation?

My name is Nikki; I'm a fun-loving, super-smart, trustworthy intellectual with a warm, caring, compassionate nature and a huge soft spot for felines. I would be absolutely delighted to tend to your cat whenever you travel.

I've been cat-sitting steadily through multiple house-sitting platforms since 2015, with a long list of very satisfied references and glowing testimonials. Simply reach out to me, and I will be happy to share my extensive reference list with you. All owners have been thrilled!

I offer more than a decade of experience in taking care of cats, including administration of medication (primarily oral so far) and assistance with senior kitties (including a former cat of my own, who lived a charmed life to the age of 16). I absolutely adore caring for felines; they dig my energy, and vice versa...
Hello!

Looking for someone to lovingly attend to your kitty whenever you need to take a trip for business or head out of town on vacation?

My name is Nikki; I'm a fun-loving, super-smart, trustworthy intellectual with a warm, caring, compassionate nature and a huge soft spot for felines. I would be absolutely delighted to tend to your cat whenever you travel.

I've been cat-sitting steadily through multiple house-sitting platforms since 2015, with a long list of very satisfied references and glowing testimonials. Simply reach out to me, and I will be happy to share my extensive reference list with you. All owners have been thrilled!

I offer more than a decade of experience in taking care of cats, including administration of medication (primarily oral so far) and assistance with senior kitties (including a former cat of my own, who lived a charmed life to the age of 16). I absolutely adore caring for felines; they dig my energy, and vice versa.

I was raised in a small suburb of Philadelphia, and have gradually migrated to larger and larger ponds – first Penn State University, then Washington DC, and finally New York. At the close of December 2014, I left a permanent apartment in the Upper East of Manhattan behind to start exploring more of the world; I live for the opportunities that travel offers to see things from new perspectives in every possible way.

Professionally, I'm a researcher, writer, freelance editor, and proofreader. Thankfully, this handy trade can be performed from anywhere on the planet with a WiFi connection, which has given me the glorious opportunity to live in many different places, both domestically and internationally. As I've traveled far and wide particularly over the past few years, I've just adored the companionship of cats; their insatiable curiosity, playfulness, spirit of independence, and spunkiness delight me to no end.

I am now primarily focused upon covering overnight cat-sitting assignments in San Francisco.

I am happy to defer to all of your personal preferences in terms of COVID protocols, recognizing that – in light of these unusual times – everyone has their own set of views and adopted practices with regard to the use of masks, extra sanitation, etc. I am fully vaccinated, with great respect for all sides of this highly polarized issue; I am prepared to do precisely as you see fit to maximize the health, safety, and overall well-being of everyone involved.

Above all, here's my promise to you: ABSOLUTE TRUSTWORTHINESS. I will treat your cat exactly as I would my own, with a genuine commitment of tender loving care. I'm a smart, dependable woman with the ability to think quickly to solve any problems that may arise.

I look forward to curling up with your kitty! Cheers! :)


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

5.00
70 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
4.9
Tidiness
Emma

Emma

January 5, 2026

Nikki graciously agreed to look after our kitties when we needed last minute care. She was extremely flexible and communicative. She sent regular updates with photos while we were away and left our apartment in good condition. I even mistakenly included the wrong dates for the booking and Nikki was extremely patient and understanding. Will absolutely have Nikki look after our kitties again.

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Skyler

Skyler

December 29, 2025

My first time leaving my babies with a sitter so naturally anxious about it, but Nikki was AMAZING! she provided photos and check in’s everyday and even brought up a couple packages for me. Also she got Ian my usually very shy and skiddish cat to come out the first night, talk about cat whisperer. I would highly recommend Nikki to watch over your kitties!

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Lisa

Lisa

December 28, 2025

Nikki went the extra mile when I needed her most. I got my dates mixed up and accidentally failed to book a visit for the day of my flight. nonetheless, Nikki was able to squeeze in an additional last minute visit. when I came home, my kitty was calm, well fed, and happy. thanks Nikki!

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Mike

Mike

This month

Nikki is the absolute best! Nikki took the time to meet on zoom and then come by before the reservation. Nikki was in constant communication, sending pictures every day with updates. Nikki even brought in the trash cans and brought deliveries inside. I can't imagine having a better experience. I am booking the next reservation today. Book Nikki, you won't be sorry. Nikki is someone you can trust and count on to take care of your pet(s) and will treat your house like her own.

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Bo

Bo

July 30, 2025

Nikki was wonderful. Handled our two weird cats perfectly. Showed up exactly when she said she would and sent extensive and timely updates after every visit. Would trust our cats to her again with no hesitation.

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Jordan

Jordan

December 26, 2025

Nikki was a great sitter for our cat! She checked in and provided a picture every time. She was accommodating with key exchange and also very responsive and communicative. We’re thankful she was available over the holiday. I would book her again.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$50.25 / 20min
$61.00 / 45min
$70.85 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$86.00 / Overnight
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$128.01 / Overnight
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Trust & Safety

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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Featured Cat Sitters Near San Francisco, CA

  • Kristin brings 7 years at the SF SPCA plus 6 years volunteering as a cat socializer, so they’ve met many cat personalities. They also live with Moonlight Miracle and Wolf, and accepts new clients while handling pills, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments with care 🐾

    Cat-savvy, detail-oriented care
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  • Susan lives in the heart of San Francisco and brings a healthcare background to cat care, including oral medication, eye/ear drops, and inhalers. She accepts new clients, offers overnight stays, and is usually available on holidays. Her two kitties and lifelong cat love shine through. 🐱

    Medication-savvy cat care 🐾
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  • Kelly is a Napa sitter with over 20 years of petsitting experience, plus a former business in Portland. They accept new clients, can stay overnight 🐾, and are comfortable with pills, injections, fluids, inhalers, and eye or ear care.

    Gentle Cat Care, On Their Terms
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  • Micah brings a gentle touch to San Francisco cat care, with a background caring for stray cats on Oahu 🐱 They are comfortable giving oral medication or topical ointments, set up wet or dry food, and offer overnight visits. Very open schedule for new clients.

    Gentle care for shy kitties 🐱
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  • Caitlin in Oakland brings organized, medication-ready cat care for Mushroom’s allergy routines and Sprankers’ FIV+ needs, plus topical ointments, eye/ear drops, pills, injections/diabetic support, subQ fluids, and inhalers. Very fast replies, weekend/holiday visits, and she’s a Sitter on Meowtel for 5+ years with many repeat clients 😊🐾

    Trusted Oakland cat care ❤️
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  • Basil, based in SOMA, brings a patient touch shaped by living with Monte, a needy senior cat. They handle oral meds, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments, accept new clients, offer overnights, and are usually available on holidays 🐾

    Patience for picky cats 🐾
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  • Vishal brings patient, detail-oriented care in San Jose, with oral meds and topical ointments for cats who need extra support. They’re accepting new clients, start with meet-and-greets, and send photos plus updates while keeping Sasha-inspired playtime engaging 😌🐱

    Calm Care, Sharp Updates 😺
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  • Lulu is a UC Berkeley grad, finance professional, and longtime cat foster who has sat for about one year and cared for around 10 cats. They bring oral medication skills, accept new clients, and start with a complimentary first visit to learn your cat’s routine 🐾

    Thoughtful cat care, with heart 🐱
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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 $38.00. 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 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. 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 free Meet & Greet!

5.00
70 reviews
5.00
From $50.25

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)