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I'm Ashley

A cat sitter in San Mateo, CA

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I'm Ashley | Cat Sitting in San Mateo, CA

Learn More About Ashley

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

I’ve been caretaker to my cat for six years now. As a sitter, I've gotten to know all kinds of cats—playful kittens, friendly adults, seniors, and shy cats who need a bit more time to warm up to new people. Cat parents often tell me they appreciate my detailed updates, photos, and videos after each visit, as well as the attentive care I provide.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love getting to know each cat's unique personality! Some are playful and energetic, while others are shy and take time to warm up. I truly enjoy spending time with cats and figuring out what makes each one feel happy and comfortable.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

For the past six years, I’ve had Mango, my friendly orange tabby. She’s super social and loves meeting new people—she’ll lick your hand as soon as you go to pet her! Mango is really food-motivated, so with some treats and a bit of patience, she’s learned some fun tricks like spinning and sitting on command. She does have a few extra care needs, so I’ve got hands-on experience with giving her medications (both topical and oral) and keeping up with her dietary restrictions.

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

I like to start by learning about your cat’s personality, routine, and any special needs they might have. I ask about things like favorite toys, feeding schedules, hiding spots, and any health concerns. Once I start sitting, I keep you updated with messages and photos, so you know how your cat is doing. My goal is always to make sure your cat feels safe and at ease.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

A lot of the cats I care for can be shy or a bit anxious at first, so I let them take their time and come to me when they feel ready. I keep my movements slow, speak softly, and give them space to observe me. I try not to make direct eye contact, I extend my hand so they can get acquainted, and I pay attention to their body language to understand what they're comfortable with. Some cats warm up quickly when I play with them or give them treats, while others just want some quiet company. I’m happy to meet them wherever they're at. My goal is always to help them feel secure, relaxed, and cared for while you’re away.

Ashley's Reviews

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Jesse

Jesse

Ashley is one of the best cat sitters I've booked, and I've used about 5 or 6 different sitters through a few apps over the years. She is so clearly invested in my cats well being and made me feel so comfortable while away from my creatures on my trip. Her attention to detail and thorough writeup of her visits, in addition to countless pictures and videos, made me feel like my cats were with a family member. Both cats warmed up to her very quickly, and even had a great first impression when we did the first meet and greet. Thank you Ashley, I'll be sure to book with you again on my next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Ashley on Feb 20, 2026 "Thank you so much, Jesse! It was such a pleasure meeting your kitties and seeing them warm up so quickly. I'm glad my updates helped you feel at ease and I can't wait to see them again! 🐾"
This month
Christina

Christina

We recently moved into town and needed to be away for a week, and found Ashley through the app by chance. Ashley was amazing with our normally very shy cat, who showered Ashley with affection from day one! We appreciate her attentiveness to detail and very thorough updates, even on quick visits. We will be choosing her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 15, 2025
Nellie

Nellie

Ashley was so wonderful with my cat! So was attentive, followed instructions, and my kitty absolutely loved her. She took thourough notes during her visit and charmed my cat who can be nervous with strangers from the start. I came home to a very happy and healthy cat and I will definitely be booking Ashley again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 29, 2025
Mariah

Mariah

This is our second time booking Ashley. She took great care of our cats while we were away. My shyer cat loves Ashley and is always extra playful with her which gives us comfort when we’re gone. Ashley was very attentive and provided timely updates for us. She did an excellent job and we will continue to book with her in the future. Highly recommend booking her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 20, 2026
Kathy

Kathy

Ashley was a kind and thoughtful sitter and kept things tidy each day she visited. She provided cuddles and playtime for both of my girls, and a comprehensive after-visit summary each day full of pics and videos. A very pleasant Meowtel experience which made a work travel trip less stressful.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ashley on Jan 20, 2026 "Thank you! It was a pleasure caring for your girls, and I’m so happy I could help make your work trip a little easier."
January 18, 2026
Anne Ladyem

Anne Ladyem

Ashley was friendly, detailed in her check-in information, and my very shy boys got to interact with her more than I expected. I felt much better about their well-being knowing she was stopping by and taking care of them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 17, 2025
Holly

Holly

Thank you so much for taking good care of Maisie! I liked that you took notes and asked a lot of questions, it helped me feel at ease for the first time leaving my kitty behind. Thanks for your thoughtful messages I appreciated how much time you took to write each one, and the pictures/videos were also really appreciated. thanks again Ashley!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 29, 2025
Toby

Toby

Ashley was amazing with our cats and took great care of them while we were out on vacation. She gave us detailed updates with plenty of pictures and videos which helped put our worries to rest. I highly recommend Ashley and would happily book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ashley on Sep 29, 2025 "Thank you so much! I loved spending time and playing with your cats. I'm so glad the updates helped you feel at ease while away."
September 27, 2025
Tina

Tina

Ashley went above and beyond to make sure my anxious cat and her needs were taken care of while I was away. my shy cat quickly warmed up to her! would book again and highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 22, 2025
Patricia

Patricia

🌟 5-Star Review for Ashley! 🌟 Ashley was absolutely amazing! She took care of my cats while I was away and made everything so easy, even though we had just met. From the start, she was reliable, kind, and clearly loves animals. She kept me updated with photos and messages, which gave me such peace of mind knowing my cats were happy and well cared for. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to look after my furry babies. I’ll definitely be hiring Ashley again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and reliable pet sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 22, 2025
Rachel

Rachel

Ashley is a phenomenal cat-sitter! She was timely and provided detailed updates, giving us peace of mind that our cat had his medication delivered properly while we were away. It was clear that our cat felt safe and comfortable around her, we will definetly be booking her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 18, 2025
Allison

Allison

Ashley is a wonderful and knowledgeable cat sitter! She asked great questions during the initial interview, and sent lots of photos and videos. We felt so relaxed knowing that our social cat Poe had such a great care giver! Highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2025
Wyn

Wyn

Ashley was great with our 2 cats! Even our shy timid one came out to eat and play with Ashley. She sent lots of updates that made us feel reassured the kitties were happy. highly recommend Ashley!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 5, 2025
Mariah

Mariah

Ashley was absolutely perfect! Our shy girl really enjoyed her play times and Ashley made sure both our babies were well loved while we were away. Highly recommend booking her for your cats!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 10, 2025
Nichole

Nichole

Ashley was a fantastic cat sitter! She was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about our cats’ well being. She followed all instructions perfectly and sent us regular updates, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. We came home to happy, well cared for kitties and a tidy home. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Ashley on Jul 28, 2025 "Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a joy caring for your sweet cats. I'm so glad you felt at ease while away!"
July 28, 2025
Laura

Laura

Ashley is kind, competent, thorough and really thoughtful! my cat loves her and always seems happy when I get back after having Ashley check in on her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Laura

Laura

Ashley was excellent - professional, kind, great communication, attention to detail and care for my kitty and home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2025
Cathleen

Cathleen

Ashley is awesome! Very attentive to all the kitties’ needs, wonderful communication, lovely updates, photos, and videos. I could tell that my kitties were super into Ashley. We will definitely ask her to cat sit next time we are out of town. ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 16, 2025
Tara

Tara

Ashley was amazing! You can tell she truly loves cats and was so great about sending detailed updates and tons of pictures. We had a fantastic, stress free vacation knowing Ashley was taking care of our cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Ashley on Jul 28, 2025 "Thank you so much! I loved hanging out with your kitty and I'm so happy I could make your vacation stress-free. Can't wait to see them again!"
July 14, 2025
Adrian

Adrian

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This week
Victor

Victor

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Joanne

Joanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Toby

Toby

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 25, 2026
Joanne

Joanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 23, 2025
Rachel

Rachel

Absolutely amazing care and communication as per usual! Ashley is a fabulous pet sitter who puts us at ease with her thorough updates and prompt messages. Thank you Ashley!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 16, 2025
Joanne

Joanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 7, 2025
Ramona

Ramona

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 20, 2025
Alexandra

Alexandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 3, 2025
Ramona

Ramona

My shy senior kitty felt instantly comfortable with Ashley. Ashley is attentive, responsive, and mindful. I trust her and will continue booking her for future kittysitting.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 3, 2025
Nikki

Nikki

Ashely was a fantastic cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 2, 2025
Jacob

Jacob

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 19, 2025
Ramola

Ramola

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 11, 2025
Alexander

Alexander

above and beyond. excellent and communicative.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 4, 2025
Tara

Tara

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 21, 2025
Tara

Tara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 20, 2025
Blake

Blake

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 8, 2025
Bradley

Bradley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 1, 2025
Tina

Tina

Ashley is a clear communicator and great to work with. She cares deeply for animals and is respectful and kind. I would trust her with any pet!

June 11, 2025
Kristine

Kristine

Ashley took great care of my cats Kiwi and Waffles. She gave frequent updates and her communication was clear. I would recommend Ashley to anyone in need of a sweet cat-loving cat sitter!!

June 11, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

June 11, 2025

Ashley's First Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $34.60 / 20min $53.00 / 45min $68.55 / 60min
  • Ashley's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Ashley's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $37.45 / 20min $56.50 / 45min $73.35 / 60min
  • Ashley's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Ashley's Skills & Services

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Administration

  • 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

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Mateo cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $36.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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