I'm Melissa
A cat sitter in San Mateo, CA
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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in San Mateo, CA
I love all things cats. I rescued my first cat, a Lynxpoint Siamese back in 2019 but I had unofficially adopted my husband’s cat prior to that for the last ten years of his life. I currently work from home, which allows flexibility in caring for cats throughout the day. I found Meowtel while looking for solutions for care for my cat while I was away, so I’m excited to b...
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Melissa's Reviews
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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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.
New Year is coming up soon (January 1st). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $41.00. 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.
