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I'm Anke

A cat sitter in San Jose, CA

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I'm Anke | Cat Sitting in San Jose, CA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy most about cat sitting the unique opportunity to connect with each cat's individual personality. Whether it's earning the trust of a shy cat, engaging in playful antics with an energetic one, or simply providing comfort to a senior feline, I find it incredibly rewarding to meet their needs and make them feel safe and happy in their home. I love observing their quirky behaviors, from their curious explorations to their contented purrs, and knowing that I’m contributing to their well-being. Being a reliable, caring presence for both the cat and their owner is deeply fulfilling.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two amazing kitties called Lucky and Tulie, who have been with me for eight years. They have both been adopted by our local Humane Society, and they are truly dog personalities in cat bodies - they follow me around my home whenever I am there, and usually expect me at my door when I come home from work. They are family members in every sense of the word, and I would treat any cat who I sit for just like I want my two to be treated in my absence.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

What I Need to Know About Your Cat To give your kitty the best care possible, please share the following details with me: Daily Routine Feeding schedule, portion sizes, and type of food (wet, dry, or a mix). Treat preferences and any limits. Usual playtime routines or favorite toys. Typical nap spots and times. Health Information Any medical conditions or allergies. Medications your cat is taking, including dosage and timing. Veterinary contact information (name, number, and address). Signs to watch for if your cat feels unwell. Personality & Preferences Is your cat shy, outgoing, or somewhere in between? Do they enjoy being held or prefer space? Favorite games, toys, or activities. Places they like (or dislike) being petted. Are they vocal about their needs? Behavior & Habits Any quirks, like scratching furniture or knocking over water bowls. Do they tend to hide when meeting new people? Are there any off-limits areas in your home they’re prone to explore? Litter Box Details How often do they typically use the litter box? What type of litter

Anke's Reviews

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5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Isaac

We've used Anke twice, and will be relying on her EVERY TIME we need someone to look after our cat. I think our cat would like her to stop by every day...whether we're home or not!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Jul 14, 2025 "Thanks a lot Isaac! Kitten is one of my all time favorites - I’m looking forward to caring for her again this week. 😊"
This week
Bridget

Anke was awesome! She bonded so quickly with my two cats and took great care of them. Even my shy cat liked her as well. Anke really cared about the wellbeing of my cats and made sure they both got food, water, clean litter box and playtime. She kept my place really clean as well which I really appreciate. I would definitely recommend her and would come back in the future when I need help caring for the kitties again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Anke on Jul 14, 2025 "Thank you so much Bridget - it was a pleasure caring for Bobo and sweet Lychee! Happy to care for them any time again."
This week
Sahana

Anke was absolutely amazing with our cat, Kirito! From the moment we connected, she was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive. She sent us regular updates (which we loved!) and went above and beyond to make sure Kirito was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. It was clear she really bonded with him, and that kind of trust is priceless. We felt so at ease knowing he was in such good hands. I would 100% book with Anke again, she’s a gem of a cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Anke on Jul 10, 2025 "Thank you so much for the nice review Sahana! Kirito is such a sweetheart that cat sitting him is a breeze and so much fun. I will definitely miss him and looking forward to caring for him again."
This week
Lea

Anke did a great job. She is conscientious and thorough. The cats warmed to her right away. Would definitely book her again. 🩷

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Anke on Jul 6, 2025 "Thank you so much Lea - I will be happy to care for the two any time again!"
This month
Susan

Anke is fantastic! She’s looked after my cat several times now and I trust her completely. She’s reliable, communicative, and clearly loves animals. I always feel at ease knowing my cat is in her care. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Jul 6, 2025 "Thsnk you so much Susan - it’s always great spending time with sweet Amelia!"
This month
Don

I highly recommend Anke!. This was the second time she has cared for my cats, Sawyer and Kate. I was away for a week. She sent daily pictures and videos of her visits. In addition to scooping their litter boxes and feeding them, Anke petted and played with them and swept the floor of scattered litter. Anke is everything I expect in a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Jul 4, 2025 "Thank you so much Don, I’m always happy to care for Kate and sweet Sawyer!"
This month
Hina

Anke was very loving to our cat and sent us detailed updates. would definitely recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Jul 4, 2025 "Thank you so much for the tip and the nice review Hina! It was a pleasure caring for Ollie and I will be happy to care for him any time again when you need help!"
This month
Eithne

Anke is wonderful when taking care of my shy feral porch kitties. This is my third time booking and she’s my top choice for future cat sitting needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Jun 29, 2025 "Thanks Eithne - I’m always happy to help out!"
This month
Daniel

We were at ease knowing Anke was taking care of our 2 cats (one of which needed to take his medication). She always communicated clearly, gave the cats lots of love, and went the extra distance to make sure everything was clean and tidy. Would definitely hire Anke again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Jun 21, 2025 "Thank you so much for the nice review! Jack & Winston are the best and I can’t wait watching them again - I had so much fun with them."
This month
Carlos

Anke was great, she took great care of Pixar and provided timely and detailed updates! Even with our cat being shy, he was able to warm up with her and come out to interact with Anke. He was happy and relaxed when we returned from our trip. We totally recommend Anke! Thanks!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Anke on Jun 21, 2025 "Thank you so much! I will happily care for Pixar any time again."
This month
Beverly

Anke did a fantastic job looking after our 9 month old kittens; She was punctual, very responsive, sent daily photos and videos and made sure their room was tidy. We had an ant issue and she was great about taking care of that as well as providing unplanned tech support when our kitty cam went down. I would not hesitate to have her look after our kittens the next time we’re out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Jun 17, 2025 "Thank you so much for the sweet review Beverly! I had fun with the two kitties, and I will be happy to help care for them any time again - at that time without ants. 😊"
This month
Sam

Hi Anke, just wanted to say thank you for the excellent service. You followed our instructions perfectly—and even went above and beyond. We really appreciated the daily updates with pictures and videos while we were away, showing the tasks being taken care of. Your reliability and attention to detail mean a lot to us, and we will definitely use your services again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Jun 11, 2025 "Thanks so much Sam! I had lots of fun with your kitties, and I will happily care for them any time again."
June 11, 2025
Miguel

Anke was very professional and experienced. She rose to the challenges of my senior cats and was able to provide the special care they needed (including oral medications for a spicy tortie). She was also diligent about fulfilling the special requests I had. Anke's communication was very responsive. From general communications to the status updates each visit, I never felt like she was unreachable. I will definitely be going back to Anke in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Anke on May 20, 2025 "Thank you so much Miguel! I will be happy to care for Meimei and Jazzy any time again."
May 19, 2025
Eithne

Anke is wonderful looking after my shy feral cat and her friends. I appreciate the photo updates so I know she’s doing ok while I’m traveling. Anke is also very kind about coming early since my cat likes an early breakfast. This is my second time booking with Anke, and I will certainly do so again for future cat sitting needs. Many thanks!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on May 15, 2025 "Thank you so much Eithne - I will be happy to help with the kitties any time again!"
May 15, 2025
Don

I was away for two weeks and I chose Anke to take care of my two nine-year-old cats, Sawyer and Kate . Anke came every morning and followed my instructions reliably. She scooped the litter box, swept the litter off the floor, changed their water, and played with Sawyer. Kate was shy and stayed in the closet or under the bed most days, but finally came out toward the end of the two weeks. Anke did a terrific job caring for my cats. I highly recommend her, and plan to use her the next time I'm out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on May 8, 2025 "Thank you so much Don! Sawyer is the sweetest and most affectionate boy, and when Kate finally let me pet her the first time I was so excited. :) I will happily care for them again any time."
May 7, 2025
Peter

Anke was above and beyond what I expected from a cat sitter. She was prompt, took great photos, and communicated well when an unexpected situation arose. I would book her again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Apr 21, 2025 "Thank you very much Peter! Taking care of your kitties was a pleasure; looking forward to care for them again in two weeks."
April 21, 2025
Serendi

Anke was fantastic at taking care of my cat while I was out of town. She was thorough and careful with all the care requests and was also adaptable when we needed to add a last minute medication change. She sent so many great photos and videos not only of my cat but also of food, water, litter box, etc to ensure I was up to date on care. Thank you Anke for being super helpful in taking care of my senior cat!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Apr 19, 2025 "Thank you Serendi! I was happy to care for Princess and would do so any time again."
April 19, 2025
Sarah

Anke was simply wonderful! She took excellent care of our two kittens, sending photos and videos, updating us on how they’re doing and staying in communication everyday. Anke followed my instructions on refilling the automatic feeders, cleaning the litter boxes, and letting air into the house. She made being away from our kitties much easier. I highly recommend her because not only is she reliable, Anke has the most cheerful, loving personality towards our kittens. From her videos, I could tell that they love her and that they were very happy and stimulated while we were away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Apr 11, 2025 "Thank you so much for your sweet review! I had so much fun with the little kittens, that I will definitely miss them. I will be happy to care for them any time again, when you need help!"
April 11, 2025
Chalise

Anke was AMAZING! Above and beyond with watching our adult cat, Grizzly. He immediately fell in love with her and was so happy every time she visited. Anke sent daily messages with updates, multiple photos, and videos. She even did more cleaning than expected because our guy gets litter everywhere! Seriously- Anke was incredible and I’m SO happy to have found her! Thank you thank you thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Apr 4, 2025 "Thank you so much for the sweet review and the gracious tip! Grizzly is the absolute best and I had so much fun caring for him. I will happily care for him any time again!"
April 4, 2025
Isaac

Anke was an incredible cat sitter—thoughtful, communicative, reliable, and very kind to our weird cat. Our cat takes a while to warm up to new people, and Anke put in the time and effort to become her new best friend. I was traveling internationally and accidentally gave Anke the wrong code to get into our house on Day 1. She called and messaged, but I was fast asleep on the other side of the world. Rather than leave, Anke stayed and played with our cat through the window so she still got some attention. Once I got back to her with the correct code, she went first thing in the morning to ensure our cat was happy and fed. I’ll definitely be using Anke’s services again. 10/10. A+. 100%.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Anke on Apr 1, 2025 "Thank you so much for the nice review and for the gracious tip! Kitten is an awesome lab kitty, if one gets to know her. I had fun with her and would care for her any time again."
April 1, 2025
Susan

Anke was amazing with our kitty! She kept sent the sweetest updates and really made us feel at ease. You can tell she genuinely cares!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Mar 24, 2025 "Thank you so much Susan for the nice review! Amelia is so sweet and affectionate that I loved caring for her - any time again!"
March 24, 2025
Eithne

Anke was great, sending me many photos, and was also helpful in visiting at the time my cat is used to getting food. I was able to relax and enjoy visiting my family because I my cat was being taken care of. The next time I need a cat sitter, I will definitely be a return customer!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Feb 22, 2025 "Thank you Eithne! It will always be a pleasure to help you care for the kitties when you are not around, and thank you for your concern for the kitties that don’t have a home. ♥️"
February 21, 2025
Lilith

Anke accepted my reservation last minute and did a great job caring for my baby. She responds quickly to messages and sends plenty of photos to assure you everything is going well. She's thoughtful and careful with shy cats. She even left a note with some treats for me and my cat after the reservation ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Anke on Feb 16, 2025 "Thank you for the nice review! Caring for Circe was a great pleasure, because she is the sweetest cat ever - I would happily care for her again."
February 15, 2025
Meowtel

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

January 22, 2025
Joanne

Anke takes her responsibility seriously. Anke reacts quickly but calmly in emergency situations. Anke is honest and reliable. Anke is a great mother and has a love for cats.

January 22, 2025
Susan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 2, 2025
Peter

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 25, 2025
Peter

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2025
Darren

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 24, 2025
Linda

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

Anke's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $30.45 / 20min $49.25 / 45min $68.30 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $82.55 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Anke's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Anke's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

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 Jose cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $37.00. 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.

Your Cat's New Favorite Person
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