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Cat Sitting in San Jose, CA
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Michelle
February 18, 2026
I am always apprehensive about traveling but ever since Candace started watching our cats, it’s been nothing but stress-free. She follows care instructions to the letter and goes out of her way to clean up accidents, brush the cats, and play with them. I can tell they’ve really taken to her, and it makes me feel better about leaving them alone.
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Shannon
October 10, 2025
My husband and I were very pleased with Candace's Care for our two cats and fish. In addition Candace watered our yard for us there's nothing like coming back to half dead plants and trying to rejuvenate them. she was prompt attentive and sent multiple pictures so we were able to have the best of both worlds vacationing and seeing that are animals and home were well taken care of. I would recommend Candace to my family and friends and we hope to use her in the future Thank you Candace! ❤️
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Michelle
November 4, 2025
First time booking with Candace but everything was great! She listened well and followed instructions to the T, and the cats warmed up to her so quickly :) It was such a relief getting photo updates and knowing my babies were in good hands.
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Joyce
June 11, 2025
Candace was an amazing sitter for my fur baby Tweety. She provided daily updates along with pictures, and followed instructions well. I will definitely have her cat sit in the near future again!
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Virginia
September 6, 2025
Candace did a great job, and the photos she would send every day put my mind at ease that my cat was well cared for. She was prompt and very courteous!
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Rochelle
September 16, 2024
Was out of town for 9 days and Candace came in with very exceptional attention to detail and care for my highly anxious cats. When she first got to my house she found ants had gotten into the food and she not only cleared/cleaned the ants, she adapted to ensuring the cats could be fed ant-free. She went above and beyond consistently and I never worried about the care of our cats. She's exceptional.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Candace's is 25%
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
Candace's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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 $37.00. 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
Michelle
February 18, 2026
I am always apprehensive about traveling but ever since Candace started watching our cats, it’s been nothing but stress-free. She follows care instructions to the letter and goes out of her way to clean up accidents, brush the cats, and play with them. I can tell they’ve really taken to her, and it makes me feel better about leaving them alone.
Response from Candace
thank you Michelle!!
Shannon
October 10, 2025
My husband and I were very pleased with Candace's Care for our two cats and fish. In addition Candace watered our yard for us there's nothing like coming back to half dead plants and trying to rejuvenate them. she was prompt attentive and sent multiple pictures so we were able to have the best of both worlds vacationing and seeing that are animals and home were well taken care of. I would recommend Candace to my family and friends and we hope to use her in the future Thank you Candace! ❤️
Michelle
November 4, 2025
First time booking with Candace but everything was great! She listened well and followed instructions to the T, and the cats warmed up to her so quickly :) It was such a relief getting photo updates and knowing my babies were in good hands.
Joyce
June 11, 2025
Candace was an amazing sitter for my fur baby Tweety. She provided daily updates along with pictures, and followed instructions well. I will definitely have her cat sit in the near future again!
Response from Candace
thank you for your sweet review, Joyce!
Virginia
September 6, 2025
Candace did a great job, and the photos she would send every day put my mind at ease that my cat was well cared for. She was prompt and very courteous!
Rochelle
September 16, 2024
Was out of town for 9 days and Candace came in with very exceptional attention to detail and care for my highly anxious cats. When she first got to my house she found ants had gotten into the food and she not only cleared/cleaned the ants, she adapted to ensuring the cats could be fed ant-free. She went above and beyond consistently and I never worried about the care of our cats. She's exceptional.
Sanjana
February 25, 2025
Candace took care of our cat, Cookie for three weeks. She managed to befriend our shy cat and Cookie seemed to have loved whenever she visited. She sent us photos and updates everyday and we appreciated that very much. When we got back, Cookie was in good spirits!
Hyung-Suk
January 8, 2025
Once again Candace did a great job taking care of our cat while we were out. Great communication. She was able to get our shy (to strangers) cat open up. Highly recommended!
Mythri
December 7, 2024
Candace was so good with our cat. He’s 14 and a little shy to strangers but she was gentle, consistent and professional with her care and attentive to his needs. We are so glad to have found such a good caretaker for our kitty and appreciated the detailed and timely/daily updates!
Response from Candace
thank you Mythri! I’m happy to look after Vondel again in February. let me know if anything I can help :)
Tina
August 3, 2025
Candace is tremendously loving and caring to our cats - we've booked her twice already, and we can't recommend her enough!
Sylvain
December 6, 2025
We had daily updates and pictures. She’s the best!
Timothy
December 6, 2024
Candace was a perfect care-taker for my 2 boys. She was punctual, communicative, and attentive to details. I highly recommend for your kitty-care needs!
Christopher
December 31, 2024
Candace had great updates and photos. She kept me informed throughout my time away. I have two very energetic kittens and she handled them very well.
Hyung-Suk
December 3, 2024
We had a great experience with Candice. She was always on time and clear with communication so we knew what was going on while we were away. Thank you!
Response from Candace
Thank you for your rating! Sure, let’s try something different with Fiona. looking forward to seeing her again :)
Frank
November 3, 2025
Candace did a phenomenal job with my kitty. She went from stranger to friend in just a few visits and gave me some great pictures. Would definitely book her again.
Daniel
July 4, 2025
great communication. my normally shy cat warmed up to Candace quickly!
Response from Candace
hi Daniel, thank you for your review :) Paige is a very cute and affectionate cat :)
Aidan
March 1, 2026
Foofoo loved Candace! She's great at playing with cats and following instructions to a T. Would recommend!
Response from Candace
thank you Aidan! Foofoo is super cute!
Selena
This month
she is very thorough, organized, and truly cares about the cats! we are so grateful to have found her!
Nick
May 16, 2025
Candace was very communicative and flexible with coordinating the visit. She did a great job, as always.
Aidan
August 14, 2025
Candace was great! Attended to every need of my cat!
Chris
This week
Rochelle
This month
Victoria
February 4, 2026
Candace did such an amazing job taking care of our kitties! very responsive and compassionate!
Response from Candace
thank you Victoria for the sweet review :)
Rochelle
December 13, 2025
Hyung-Suk
December 11, 2025
Daniel
December 11, 2025
Minryul
December 4, 2025
Jonathon
November 30, 2025
Mythri
November 22, 2025
Stephen
November 15, 2025
Took great care of my cats with daily updates!
Wendy
November 14, 2025
Hyeongsik
November 8, 2025
Natasha
November 5, 2025
Ava
October 16, 2025
Peter
September 28, 2025
Nevin
August 13, 2025
Christopher
July 14, 2025
Timothy
July 6, 2025
Shinhae
July 3, 2025
Richard
June 19, 2025
Srivats
June 19, 2025
Richard
May 19, 2025
Cecilia
April 19, 2025
10/10! Would definitely book with her again for cat sitting. Thanks Candace!
Sophie
April 17, 2025
Nathan
April 10, 2025
Candee
April 10, 2025
Christopher
March 31, 2025
Candace is always awesome. Very responsive and detailed. She takes great photo updates and takes great care of my kitties 😸
Lauren
March 24, 2025
Nick
March 10, 2025
Candace was very helpful and responsive, we came back home to a happy cat!
Alexa
March 7, 2025
Nikila
March 7, 2025
Srivats
February 22, 2025
Mythri
February 12, 2025
Peter
February 1, 2025
Christopher
January 21, 2025
Grace
January 17, 2025
Lauren
January 11, 2025
Alexa
January 8, 2025
Sara
January 6, 2025
Srivats
January 2, 2025
Hyeongsik
December 30, 2024
Abegail
December 27, 2024
King
December 26, 2024
Erfan
December 18, 2024
Erfan
December 18, 2024
Robert
December 9, 2024
Max
December 5, 2024
Maddie
December 4, 2024
Candace took amazing care of my cat and the spaces he occupies in my house. Candace is responsive, detail oriented, and seems to really care about taking care of animals. I would 100% recommend.
Erfan
December 3, 2024
Maria
December 2, 2024
Jen
December 1, 2024
Candice is amazing! she gave us updates and photos! i am confident my cats are alright coz we can count on her! she got Bleach to like her to! would definitely book again!
Srivats
November 28, 2024
Scott
November 21, 2024
Candace did an excellent job of taking care of my cat. I highly recommend her.
Lilith
November 15, 2024
Rochelle
October 15, 2024
Meowtel
July 26, 2024
Candace 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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