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I'm Lauren

A cat sitter in San Jose, CA

5.00/5.00
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4 REVIEWS

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

Hi there, thank you so much for considering me as your sitter! I’ve owned and loved cats my entire life, and currently have four amazing kitties named Felix, Milo, Arlo, and Alice, along with two dogs named Milka and Henry, and two geckos named Leo and Calcifer. I have 2+ years of professional pet-sitting experience and have completed decades of casual pet-sitting for friends, neighbors, and family members. I am comfortable with animals of all shapes, sizes, and personalities and love getting to know each and every one of them! I recognize that each cat has unique needs and preferences and I aim to tailor my care to suit your cat’s individual personality. I have experience administering both topical and oral medications and am more than happy to accommodate kitties with special needs. Additionally, I’ve worked with rescue cats who may require a little extra attention and support. My goal is to foster a relationship built on trust and love, providing your cats with the same affection and care that I give my own kitties. I will carefully follow all instructions you provide in order to maintain consistency for your cat(s). Communication is incredibly important to me; I will provide regular writ...

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been professionally pet sitting for the past two years (providing boarding and drop-in services for cats, dogs, reptiles, and more) and have been informally pet sitting for friends and family for 15+ years!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have four kitties of my own. They are all rescues and two sibling pairs. The first two are tabby brothers named Felix and Milo and the second two are an orange brother and siamese sister pair named Arlo and Alice.

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

I always like to schedule a meet and greet before a booking if possible! This time is incredibly valuable so that I can learn about your kitties’ routine and make sure that I can simulate that while you are away. I like to go over important information such as your cat’s daily routine, behavior, medications/health concerns, key pickup/return, and the location of items that may be needed during the sit. It also provides the cat(s) with an opportunity to meet me before a booking begins so that a complete stranger isn’t entering their space and creating a stressful environment. I prefer to allow your cats to warm up to me gradually with lots of treats, petting, and playtime as positive reinforcement. I love getting to meet new animals and new pet parents and would be happy to provide you with trustworthy and safe care while you’re gone!

Lauren's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Angelica

We would want Lauren to sit our three cats again. I appreciated that she remembered every item we'd asked for and I felt my kitties were in good hands. My girls are shyer cats and they warmed up to Lauren within no time. My kitties had their meds handled, and we're fed their three different food options, no problem. Thank you Lauren!

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October 28, 2024
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Lauren is a background-checked cat sitter in the San Jose area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 10, 2024
Adrian

Lauren is an outstanding cat sitter who really takes the time to make each animal in her care feel loved. She’s provided my cats with excellent care, ensuring they were happy and well-fed. She sent daily updates with photos during each sitting. I highly recommend Lauren!

October 10, 2024
Dina

I cannot recommend Lauren enough for her exceptional cat sitting services! She has provided our cats with so much love and attention each time she watched them. They are very comfortable with her and the frequent updates she provides give us peace of mind while we're away. Lauren is the perfect choice for anyone looking for reliable and compassionate care for their furry friends.

October 10, 2024
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Lauren's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • 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.

Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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 $42.00. 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.

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