I'm Donna
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I'm Donna
Cat Sitting in San Francisco, CA
I have worked in a corporate recruiting role remotely for over ten years and have a very flexible schedule. Other interests include digital sketching of birds and pet portraits.
You can trust me to take good care of your cat(s). I have previously volunteered at the former Pets Unlimited on Fillmore Street as a cat... I am a responsible, experienced cat owner/sitter and will treat yours like my own. As an adult I have been the loving pet parent to three adult cats including my current senior tuxedo kitty, consecutively.
I have worked in a corporate recruiting role remotely for over ten years and have a very flexible schedule. Other interests include digital sketching of birds and pet portraits.
You can trust me to take good care of your cat(s). I have previously volunteered at the former Pets Unlimited on Fillmore Street as a cat socializer, where I would get to hang out with kitties that were waiting to be adopted so they could get used to being around people.
I am comfortable playing with, petting, talking to, brushing, or ignoring your cat, whichever is your/their preference!
I have experience cat-sitting with my own cat(s), cats of family members, and cats of (some repeat) clients in San Francisco. Clients have hired me for once/twice per day visits, single day, consecutive days, and alternating days visits.
Best times for me to visit your cat(s) are after 9am and before sunset. I am generally available to go to neighborhoods surrounding Nob Hill/Union Square/Chinatown assuming I can get there on foot or via Muni (approximately two mile radius).
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Andrew
December 3, 2025
Donna did a great job taking care of Niko for a week while I was overseas. She was very proactive and communicative about when she was visiting and how Niko was doing—lots of photos and updates gave me confidence that he was well. Donna followed the written instructions to the T and also was able to handle the planned water shutoff of my building without issue.
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Jillian
May 29, 2026
Donna is absolutely fantastic! Taking care of three cats is no small feat, but she handled it with ease and professionalism. She provided regular updates and we returned home to three very happy, well-fed, and relaxed kitties. It’s such a relief to find someone so reliable and attentive. We will definitely be rebooking Donna for all our future trips!
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Mary
December 29, 2025
Donna is a fantastic cat sitter. She is a great communicator, and my cat loved her. Donna sent lots of good pictures of my cat, so I could see what he was up to while I was away. I returned home to a very soft, well-brushed cat who was much less unhappy than he usually is after his humans have gone on a trip. I would highly recommend Donna. It’s very valuable to have a trustworthy, cat-loving person look after your cat.
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Jeremiah
January 6, 2025
We had a great first time with Donna watching our kitty. We received very thorough reports throughout her visits. Donna confirmed everything in advance, proactively writing to say when she would be stopping by. We felt in good hands for a week over the holidays.
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Kristen
July 6, 2025
Donna was on time, communicative and very good with my needy cat. She also was very accommodating, would book again!
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Diana
June 2, 2024
So grateful to Donna as our catsitter for the last week and half. She is attentive and attentive, visiting our cat on schedule and sending many photos. I would recommend Donna to everyone!
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Drop in visits rates
Donna's is 20%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Donna's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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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Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $39.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Andrew
December 3, 2025
Donna did a great job taking care of Niko for a week while I was overseas. She was very proactive and communicative about when she was visiting and how Niko was doing—lots of photos and updates gave me confidence that he was well. Donna followed the written instructions to the T and also was able to handle the planned water shutoff of my building without issue.
Jillian
May 29, 2026
Donna is absolutely fantastic! Taking care of three cats is no small feat, but she handled it with ease and professionalism. She provided regular updates and we returned home to three very happy, well-fed, and relaxed kitties. It’s such a relief to find someone so reliable and attentive. We will definitely be rebooking Donna for all our future trips!
Mary
December 29, 2025
Donna is a fantastic cat sitter. She is a great communicator, and my cat loved her. Donna sent lots of good pictures of my cat, so I could see what he was up to while I was away. I returned home to a very soft, well-brushed cat who was much less unhappy than he usually is after his humans have gone on a trip. I would highly recommend Donna. It’s very valuable to have a trustworthy, cat-loving person look after your cat.
Jeremiah
January 6, 2025
We had a great first time with Donna watching our kitty. We received very thorough reports throughout her visits. Donna confirmed everything in advance, proactively writing to say when she would be stopping by. We felt in good hands for a week over the holidays.
Kristen
July 6, 2025
Donna was on time, communicative and very good with my needy cat. She also was very accommodating, would book again!
Diana
June 2, 2024
So grateful to Donna as our catsitter for the last week and half. She is attentive and attentive, visiting our cat on schedule and sending many photos. I would recommend Donna to everyone!
Dave
April 5, 2026
I feel so lucky to have found Donna, omg. I’ve had a lot of great folks take care of my cat over the years, but Donna put me at a whole new level of ease while I was traveling. the communication, the flexibility, the attention to small things that I overlooked… I couldn’t ask for better care for my cat. 11/10
Anika
March 25, 2025
this is my second reservation with Donna and my cats love her! she even charmed my shy kitty to come out and hang!
Ian
May 12, 2026
Donna was such an amazing caretaker of Merlin. She followed all instructions to a T and even went above and beyond. I felt very at peace that Merlin was in good hands!!! highly recommend to all
Sara
May 21, 2025
Donna made friends with Allie right away. She provided detailed updates with plenty of photos. Allie was happy and well cared for while I was away. Thank you, Donna!
Selena
This month
Donna was great and took great care of Harry while I was away! She is super responsive and also sends many picture updates!
Diana
May 26, 2026
Andrew
May 9, 2026
Diana
April 12, 2026
Jeremiah
December 30, 2025
Donna is such a great kitty caretaker. we always feel our kitty is in great hands.
Megan
December 1, 2025
Ad always Donna was great! Very responsive and attentive and gave detailed updates and sent many photos! Will definitely hire her again!
Anika
November 27, 2025
always a pleasure to have Donna care for my kitties. they absolutely love her presence and she’s great at following instructions. highly recommended!
Megan
November 3, 2025
Megan
October 20, 2025
Donna was great as usual and took great care of my kitty! I will definitely hire her again!
Diana
September 29, 2025
Megan
June 28, 2025
Donna was great! Responded quickly and took great care of my kitty! Will definitely hire again!
Kaan
May 22, 2025
Donna was extremely helpful, attentive and detail oriented. I'm very happy to have hired her. I could completely trust her with my cat and my house.
Anika
March 30, 2025
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January 7, 2025
Diana
January 6, 2025
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February 4, 2024
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December 25, 2023
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