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Melissa's Meowtel Of Furtastic Fun
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I'm Melissa

A cat sitter in San Mateo, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
17 REVIEWS

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

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

My first cat sitting experience was in November 2023. It has been really rewarding taking care of the kitties I’ve met. I still think about the cats I’ve cared for. :)

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy seeing all types of kitties and spending time with them. It is a seratonin boost to pet and play with cats. It’s a lot of fun.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I rescued a Lynxpoint Siamese in 2019. He was approximately 6 months old at the time. His name is Lynx and he is the best.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I am typically available during holidays and holiday weekends. If there is a day that you don’t see available, please send me a message and I can look at my schedule.

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

I let the cats take the lead. I will do what needs to be done to make sure they have food, water and clean litter. If they don’t want to engage with me, I’ll sit in a neutral area of the home to ensure they know I am not a threat. Most of the time, cats will come around and will end up enjoying my company.

Melissa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Stephen

Melissa took great care of our cats while we were gone and they loved having her over. She was able to play with even our shy cat and took great photos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 18, 2024
Cathy

Melissa was absolutely amazing as my cat-sitter! Reliable, dependable, upbeat, caring, and friendly! She left me details about my cat and took photos of the empty food bowls after arriving every morning! It's always reassuring when I can see that my cat has been eating! Melissa was prompt with her visits (8am-9am) and had great attention to detail. A couple times, my shy cat was hiding during her visit, but on one visit, She was able to spot the cat in the living room and took a video of my cat doing some very sad and soulful meowing. Melissa spoke sweetly and softly on the video, reassuring the cat that she was safe, and that I'd be back home soon. It was so touching to be able to view that video! Melissa treated my Meezer like it was her own cat! I never for a moment worried about my cat's care, and was able to fully relax and enjoy my vacation! I highly recommend Melissa and plan to use her as my permanent cat-sitter whenever I'm away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 7, 2024
Vinesh

This was our first experience with Meowtel and we are happy with how Melissa looked after our boy Elfie for 2 weeks. Melissa is diligent, thoughtful, friendly, professional and came across as a natural at all things cat-related. We loved the numerous photos that she was sharing everyday. Elfie seemed to have a great time around Melissa. We would love to have Melissa look after Elfie again in future.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on Jul 25, 2024 "Thank you so much, Vinesh! I had the best time hanging with Elfie while you were away. 😊"
July 19, 2024
Anastasiya

Melissa took great care of my two kitties. She sent me lots of updates and photos. She also offered to help with things that needed to get done around the house like watering plants and taking out the trash. I would definitely book with Melissa again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a kitty sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Jun 23, 2024 "I had so much fun with Billie + Barney! thanks for booking with me. ☺️"
June 19, 2024
Aine

Melissa always goes above and beyond, taking wonderful care of our boys, sending great updates, and being incredibly responsive. We are so grateful to her for taking such amazing care of our cats even when we’re away for a long time!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on May 31, 2024 "thank you so much! I loved hanging out with them again — they are the sweetest! ♥️♥️"
May 31, 2024
Melissa

Best cat sitter ever.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on Apr 11, 2024 "🥰 thanks for choosing me again! 🫶🏻"
April 10, 2024
Jacob

Melissa was amazing! She took really good care of my cat Sierra, sent me lots of pictures, and was super responsive. Highly recommend her to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on Feb 15, 2024 "Thanks for the kind words, Jacob! I had so much fun with Sierra while you were away. ☺️"
February 15, 2024
Valerie

This is my first time on Meowtel and I’m so glad I booked Melissa for my first reservation. As with anyone who loves their precious furbaby, I was very anxious about the whole thing. but after meeting Melissa, I knew I could enjoy my vacation. she is very considerate and a really sweet person. My kitty took an immediate liking to her. during the reservation, she sent a lot of really cute photos of my kitty. I knew he was in good hands ❤️ thank you Melissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Melissa on Feb 5, 2024 "ty for letting me care for Kyo. I had so much fun with him & will be happy to hang with him if you ever need to again! 🥰"
February 5, 2024
Victor

Melissa was super communicative and took great care of our kitty!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Feb 4, 2024 "Thank you for letting me take care of Billo! ♥️"
February 4, 2024
Jeff

Melissa took great care of our babies! We will def look for her help again next time!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Dec 31, 2023 "Thanks for having me over to hang with Jojo & Jon Snow! 🥰 🤍"
December 31, 2023
Melissa

Melissa was an amazing caretaker of our two kittens. She spent extra time each visit to socialize with them even though they are super shy. I highly recommend her as a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Dec 30, 2023 "Thank you for letting me care for Poppy & Pedro. I had so much fun spending time with them. 🥰"
December 30, 2023
Kaitlin

Melissa did a great job taking care of my lil buddy while we were gone. She's very old and shy (my cat, that is) and Melissa did a great job keeping her engaged and giving her meds. She really cares about the pets she takes care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Dec 29, 2023 "I had the best time hanging with Tippy during your trip. Thanks for the opportunity to care for her & thanks for being an awesome human also! 🤍"
December 29, 2023
Aine

Melissa did a fantastic job with our babies! She really took the time to give them love and attention while we were away and sent us wonderful updates filled with photos. She was prompt in responding and we had a great experience working with her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 26, 2023
Meowtel

Melissa is a cat sitter in the San Mateo area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 12, 2023
Anastasiya

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 12, 2024
Jacob

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2024
Lauren

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 10, 2024

Melissa's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $39.40 / 20min $49.25 / 45min $64.15 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Melissa's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $42.25 / 20min $56.50 / 45min $71.15 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • 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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Mateo cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, 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. 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.

Melissa's Meowtel Of Furtastic Fun
5.00 • 17 reviews • From $39.40