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I'm Mericyn
Cat Sitting in San Jose, CA
I’m a project manager so I’m a pro at ... Hi, I’m Mericyn. I’ve grown up with cats my entire life and currently have two cats that I raised from kittens. I understand how scary it can be for you to leave your loved ones at home. Each cat has their own set of needs and I will do everything I can to meet those needs while you are away.
I’m a project manager so I’m a pro at communicating and will make sure that you are looped in after each visit. I have more flexibility before 8:30am and after 3:00pm to care for your loved ones. You can rest easy knowing I’ll take care of play time, food, the litter box, etc. I’m excited and grateful to spend time caring for each and every cat as if they were my own.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love getting to meet and take care of new cats. I have two cats and can understand the anxiety of leaving them. Each cat has their own personality and it’s a treat to get to spend time with them. I want pet owners to know that their loved ones are being cared for so they can enjoy their time away without worrying.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My cats are Loki and Millie. Loki is a sweet troublemaker. He loves to play, be picked up, and most importantly be fed wet food. Millie is a bit more shy with strangers but is also a sweetie. They love to sit on the balcony and hang out with me while I work.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
It depends on the cat, but the bottom line is to meet them where they are. I’m a stranger in their house. Small things can include sitting calmly in an open space waiting for them to come to me, offering treats or play at a distance. I often suggest leaving a piece of my clothing at the house so that they can get used to my smell.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Mericyn is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Emma
January 22, 2026
I could not recommend Mericyn more! After only one day of knowing my timid, suspicious, and fast foster kitty, Mericyn had to confine him due to surprise apartment maintenance. She understood his limits, kept great communication with me, and spent extra time with my kitty to make sure he got into the confined space safely. I will be using Mericyn’s services again!
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Stephen
This month
Mericyn did a great job with my 2 cats and kept them fed and their litter boxes clean. One of them even came out to observe her a few times which he never does around strangers. She also gave consistent and detailed updates about how the visits went and if anything significant happened.
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Shelley
September 21, 2025
Mericyn was a phenomenal catsitter! If we could give her 10 Stars we would. She was extremely consistent and we could tell she really did LOVE our cats. We got beautiful photos of our cats daily and put our hearts at ease while we were on vacation. It was also wonderful to come home to a house that did not smell like a litter box. She's our "go-to" gal for any future pet sitting 💓
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Kallie
June 5, 2025
Mericyn was a life saver for me and my kitties while I was on vacation! she provided amazing updates and I could tell she really cared about my cats and gave them all the love 💕 She was reliable and trustworthy and sent me tons of pictures and even described my kitties behavior and assured me they were softening up to her and how playful they were! I also felt like my house was safe and cared for when she was here and she also helped with my packages that were delivered while I was gone. She was fantastic and I will be reaching out to her for any future cat sitting needs! :)
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Sherri
July 6, 2025
Mericyn was outstanding! our kitty can be standoffish, but Mericyn hit it off with her. She gave her the attention she needed and great communication with us, including pictures! She went above and beyond expectations, even cleaning up some unexpected messes.
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Susan
March 31, 2026
Mericyn did an awesome job taking care of our cat while we were away. She really went above and beyond my expectations of care. Everyday I received an updated text about our cat happenings and also photos that were very professional looking. I would highly recommend her services.
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Drop in visits rates
Mericyn'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
Mericyn'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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
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 Jose 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!
Rating breakdown
Emma
January 22, 2026
I could not recommend Mericyn more! After only one day of knowing my timid, suspicious, and fast foster kitty, Mericyn had to confine him due to surprise apartment maintenance. She understood his limits, kept great communication with me, and spent extra time with my kitty to make sure he got into the confined space safely. I will be using Mericyn’s services again!
Stephen
This month
Mericyn did a great job with my 2 cats and kept them fed and their litter boxes clean. One of them even came out to observe her a few times which he never does around strangers. She also gave consistent and detailed updates about how the visits went and if anything significant happened.
Shelley
September 21, 2025
Mericyn was a phenomenal catsitter! If we could give her 10 Stars we would. She was extremely consistent and we could tell she really did LOVE our cats. We got beautiful photos of our cats daily and put our hearts at ease while we were on vacation. It was also wonderful to come home to a house that did not smell like a litter box. She's our "go-to" gal for any future pet sitting 💓
Kallie
June 5, 2025
Mericyn was a life saver for me and my kitties while I was on vacation! she provided amazing updates and I could tell she really cared about my cats and gave them all the love 💕 She was reliable and trustworthy and sent me tons of pictures and even described my kitties behavior and assured me they were softening up to her and how playful they were! I also felt like my house was safe and cared for when she was here and she also helped with my packages that were delivered while I was gone. She was fantastic and I will be reaching out to her for any future cat sitting needs! :)
Sherri
July 6, 2025
Mericyn was outstanding! our kitty can be standoffish, but Mericyn hit it off with her. She gave her the attention she needed and great communication with us, including pictures! She went above and beyond expectations, even cleaning up some unexpected messes.
Susan
March 31, 2026
Mericyn did an awesome job taking care of our cat while we were away. She really went above and beyond my expectations of care. Everyday I received an updated text about our cat happenings and also photos that were very professional looking. I would highly recommend her services.
Katheryn
January 1, 2026
Mericyn was amazing! She followed my instructions very specifically and documented some lovely photos of my cat while I and my husband were away.
Cora
August 11, 2025
This was our second time booking with Mericyn & our skittish, territorial kitty has warmed up to her!! Mericyn is incredibly communicative & sends lots of photos! Will absolutely continue to book with her.
Cora
May 27, 2025
Mericyn was wonderful watching over our cat. She was prompt, great communication & made every effort to play with our not-so-friendly kitty.
Dean
October 2, 2025
Mericyn is awesome! She is very careful to follow requests and ask for details if needed. She is flexible with scheduling and follows up with status and photos. Highly recommended!
Suzanne
June 25, 2025
The care Mericyn put into our two cats was amazing! They quickly got comfortable with her and she was able to give attention to each cat equally. Mericyn was very good with being on time and good at paying attention to details. We would love to have her watch our cats on our next trip!
Cora
October 22, 2025
Mericyn is our go-to for watching our little fur child! She is so communicative & our very particular cat loves her!
Emma
This month
Mahala
August 5, 2025
Dean
July 5, 2025
Carolyn
June 5, 2025
Milly did a fabulous job and will hire again.
Meowtel
August 21, 2024
Mericyn is a background-checked cat sitter in the San Jose area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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