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I'm Szende

A cat sitter in San Ramon, CA

4.91/5.00
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23 REVIEWS

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I'm Szende | Cat Sitting in San Ramon, CA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Meeting cats with all kinds of personalities is my favorite - I just slowly earn their trust until one day… boom they’re asking for back scratches like we’ve been besties forever 😺

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes! I have a 2-year-old handsome male cat named Cino (that’s him in my avatar pic - hope you can see it! 😊)

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

Just give them space and let them come to you - let them sniff and get used to your presence. I usually avoid eye contact at first and make sure I’m not coming across as a threat. My own cat is shy and timid too, so I know it can take time for some cats to warm up. Treats definitely help speed things up!

Szende's Reviews

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Abigail

Abigail

Szende took such great care of our two cats! She sent a ton of videos and pictures at each visit, and it was clear that the cats loved her. I'd definitely book with her in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Dec 1, 2025 "awwww thank you, Abigail! Percy and Pierre were the cutest, sweetest little fur babies! 😻"
December 1, 2025
Antonio

Antonio

Szende did a great job taking care of our cat, Cecil, for a week while we were on vacation. Sent pictures and videos of her daily visits.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Szende on Nov 29, 2025 "Thanks, Antonio! Cecil was super easy to care for. Anytime!"
November 29, 2025
Megan

Megan

For this trip we were traveling abroad, and it was so comforting to get updates about our 2 cats from Szende. These updates included photos, videos, and a short description of how they were doing. We really appreciated it!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Szende on Nov 18, 2025 "Thank you so much for this! I’m really glad the updates helped you feel at ease while you were traveling. Pippin and Merry are basically my little buddies now - I’d be happy to look after them anytime! 🐾💛"
November 18, 2025
Christopher

Christopher

Everything went great! Szende was great with our newest boy Laszlo. Our girls are a bit slow to warm up to new people and Svende was able to get one of them to approach her in a short time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Dec 22, 2025 "Thank you, Christopher! you’re kitties are cute and easy to take care of! 🐾"
This month
Cheryl

Cheryl

Szende is the cat whisperer. Izzie and Archie are shy kitties who hide when visitors come over. But not with Szende, they didn't hide and Szende was able to get pictures. I have had cat sitters say they didn't believe I had cats. lol! I am very happy with how my kitties were taken care if and I didn't have to worry.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Szende on Aug 4, 2025 "Awww thank you, Cheryl! Izzie & Archie are such beautiful cats, I enjoyed knowing them!"
August 4, 2025
Megan

Megan

I always appreciate the videos and photos that Szende provides of our two cats. Of course we think they're adorable and it's nice to know their safe and healthy while we're gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Sep 15, 2025 "I apreciate you, Megan! You’re cats are very sweet! 😻"
September 15, 2025
Megan

Megan

Szende was great! She took care of my 2 cats and sure to provide videos and photos every time she visited. She was also really flexible when I had to change the time of her visit.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Aug 19, 2025 "Thanks, Megan! I really appreciate it. Taking care of your kitties was super easy and such a pleasure!"
August 19, 2025
Suchitra

Suchitra

Szende is extremely professional, clearly communicates and specially loving person. She took care of my furbaby just like her own. She did everything just the way I had asked her- cleaning bowls, refilling water, administration of topical flee medicine on time, and sending me photos and videos. I will definitely hire her services next time .

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Szende on Jul 27, 2025 "Thank you so much, Suchitra! Midnight is truly special to me! 😻"
July 27, 2025
Stephanie

Stephanie

Szende took great care of our senior cat Elliot! He warmed up to her right away, and we felt great leaving him in her care. She sent us great photos after every visit and communicated promptly about any questions. We would love to have Szende take care of Elliot again anytime.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Szende on Jul 22, 2025 "I appreciate yoi, Stephanie! Elliott ia the sweetest!"
July 22, 2025
John

John

Szende is an extremely thoughtful and thorough cat sitter. She always sent us photos of our cat and the food she left for him. We felt very comfortable leaving our cat with her and were able to relax on our vacation. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Jul 19, 2025 "I appreciate the trust, John! Teddy is a big sweet Teddy! 🦁"
July 19, 2025
Sheila

Sheila

This was my first experience hiring a pet sitter. I’ve been reluctant but I’m so happy I found Szende and we couldn’t be happier. My shy pets took a liking to her right away. Szende has a quiet confidence about her that’s purrrfect for cats. She even cared for my 60 year old tortoise. It really allowed me to enjoy some well needed time off. I highly recommend her and will definitely use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Aug 31, 2025 "Sheila, thank you! It was such a pleasure meeting you and I absolutely adore Pom & Fig & Lilly 😻🐢"
August 31, 2025
Sue

Sue

Put litter in the toilet and it got stopped up

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Sep 17, 2025 "I’m sorry, Sue, I obviously didn’t know. Many pet owners flush litter, and since the box was beside the toilet, I didn’t realize it was an issue. That said, I took great care of your cats."
September 16, 2025
Vitaliy

Vitaliy

Szende was very helpful. She took good care after our cat who has special needs. Goong to be my first choice if I will need cat sitter service in future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Szende on Oct 30, 2025 "Thank you so much, Vitaliy! It was my pleasure taking care of Simin. I’m here if you need support again in the future"
October 30, 2025
Tracey

Tracey

Szende made friends with my shy kitty right away, which is a first! she sent great pictures of both of my kitties eating and happy. I will definitely request her services again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Jan 24, 2025 "Leonard & Juju are such great cats. Very calm and friendly. I loved hanging out with them. And Leonard “the shy one” was not so shy after all :)"
January 24, 2025
Dan

Dan

Szende took great care of my finicky, furry friends! My cats are older and don't take to new folks all that well, and she did a fabulous job of taking care of them - she sent lots of videos that made me feel very comfortable.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Nov 30, 2025 "THANK YOU, Dan!! it was fun taking care of Lily and Dahlia! 😻 and any time!"
November 30, 2025
Kate

Kate

Szende has taken excellent care of my cats twice now. She’s very responsive, my cats warmed right up to her. highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Oct 16, 2025 "Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate the trust you’ve placed in me to care for your cats, Angus and Lynx are such sweethearts! 💕"
October 16, 2025
Robert

Robert

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

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 11, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Szende on Jun 30, 2025 "Thank you, Kate - I truly appreciate it! 🙏"
June 29, 2025
Tracey

Tracey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 20, 2025
Moni

Moni

Szende has a huge heart that captures you right away. The love she has for animals is so genuine and pure. She has always offered her support to me and my fur baby and willing to help when I need it.

December 20, 2024
Iryna

Iryna

Szende is a caring and very patient person who can find the right approach to any pet, dog or cat, regardless of their circumstances. She takes the time to understand the needs of the pets and their families, is a great listener, and is able to maintain clear head in the stressful situations. She is a cat mom herself and the bond she was able to create with her cat is admirable. She lives an active lifestyle, but equally enjoys cuddles if a cat requires them. She also understands cats’s nature and will give them space, if that’s what they need. Szende pet sat for our family on many occasions, and I will recommend her to my friends and family anytime.

December 20, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

December 20, 2024

Szende's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.88 / 20min $50.70 / 45min $70.65 / 60min
  • Szende's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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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 Meowtel Protection Plan 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Ramon cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $37.00. 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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