I'm Candace

Reliable And Easy-Going Cat Lover

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79 Reviews
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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

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Reliable And Easy-Going Cat Lover

I'm Candace

Cat Sitting in San Jose, CA

Hi, I’m Candace! I’ve been proud to be a cat owner for 11 years. Currently I have one cat and his name is Momo. I adopted him from Alameda animal shelter before. I’m very experienced with cat’s behavior, body language and needs. I have ability to recognize signs of illness or distress and perform basic firs... Hi, I’m Candace! I’ve been proud to be a cat owner for 11 years. Currently I have one cat and his name is Momo. I adopted him from Alameda animal shelter before. I’m very experienced with cat’s behavior, body language and needs. I have ability to recognize signs of illness or distress and perform basic first aid. I have much patience and gentleness to these fur babies. My primary job is an account manager in a tech company and I work hybrid. In most of the weekday, I go to the office in the morning and get home in the early afternoon. In my spare time, I enjoy playing with my cat, keeping each others company.



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Michelle

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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Response from Candace

thank you Michelle!!

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Shannon

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

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

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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Response from Candace

thank you for your sweet review, Joyce!

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Virginia

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

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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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$39.00 / 20min
$57.15 / 45min
$70.75 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$99.65 / 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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  • Feiya in Fremont, CA brings 8+ years’ cat care with Dorian and Josie, plus shelter volunteering since 2021. Comfortable with topical ointments, eye/ear drops, pills, and inhalers, and monitoring for symptoms. Weekend visits and new clients welcome 🙂

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  • Caitlyn offers calm, dependable in-home cat care in Fremont, CA, with routine-following visits for feeding, litter care, playtime, and special instructions. Timid cats get patient, nonintrusive companionship, plus clear updates after each visit. Two cats at home: Smokey and Spooky 🐱

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  • Naks is a background-checked San Jose cat lover who accepts new clients and responds very fast. Sitter on Meowtel for 2+ years, with many repeat clients. Often available on weekends and holidays. Handles topical ointments, eye/ear drops, pills, and inhalers, with photo/video updates. 😸🐾

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  • Cheyene in Sunnyvale provides weekend and overnight cat care for shy cats, with feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning at least twice a day, playtime, enrichment, and affection with consent. Can give oral pills and share photo updates. Holiday availability is limited. Accepting new clients 🐱🐾

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  • Amanda in San Jose loves getting to know each kitty, with 19 repeat clients and fast responses. Her own cats, Oliver and Rose, bring cuddle energy. She’s especially good at giving pills, plus eye/ear drops, insulin, and subcutaneous fluids. Usually weekend and holiday ready 🐾😺

    Cat meds expert & loving care 🐱
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  • Anke in San Jose brings Red Cross Pet First Aid, is insured and bonded, and handles topical ointments plus oral pills. Overnight, weekends, and holiday visits are covered, and she’s very fast to respond. Her cats, Lucky and Tulie, inspire cozy care 🐱

    Fast updates, pill-ready care 🐱
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  • Tiffany’s San Jose visits are background-checked, with a speedy response and usually holiday availability. She’s a cat lover with 2 kitties, Luna and Buu, and handles topical ointments, pills, and inhalers, with detailed updates. 🐾

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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 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!

4.94
79 reviews
4.94
From $39.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)