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I'm Theresa
Cat Sitting in Santa Monica, CA
I have fostered over 25 kittens and cats for the past 5 years in New York/New Jersey (ACC and Jersey Cats), London (RSPCA) and LA (Pups and Pooses Venice).
I’m very comfortable looking after cats which are not my own and I’m very experienced with a wide variety of cats, their different habits and specific needs - from socializing shy kittens to even teaching one of my foster cats tricks! He was a very clever boy 😄
I love spending time with cats and getting to know their unique personalities.
Whether they are shy little introverts or playful kittens with lots of energy, I will adapt to their... Hi, Im Theresa.
I have fostered over 25 kittens and cats for the past 5 years in New York/New Jersey (ACC and Jersey Cats), London (RSPCA) and LA (Pups and Pooses Venice).
I’m very comfortable looking after cats which are not my own and I’m very experienced with a wide variety of cats, their different habits and specific needs - from socializing shy kittens to even teaching one of my foster cats tricks! He was a very clever boy 😄
I love spending time with cats and getting to know their unique personalities.
Whether they are shy little introverts or playful kittens with lots of energy, I will adapt to their needs, patiently holding up a treat until they trust me or giving my most realistic expression of the worm toy to match their energy!
I’m experienced in caring for a variety of kittens and cats, including giving them medication when they’re sick.
I also have my own cat and have used cat sitters to look after him, so I know what it’s like to let someone in to your house and trust them with your pet. That’s why I treat every client’s place with respect and care and each cat as if it was my own.
When I don’t look after cats I work as a Software Engineer for a TV/Streaming company. I also love Pilates and exploring different neighborhoods.
I can be flexible around times and days and can work around my client’s schedule. I’m based in Santa Monica, so that’s where I’m looking to cat sit.
I’m very trustworthy and reliable and I’m looking forward to meeting your furry friends! 🐱🐱🐱
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Theresa is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Annamarie
December 8, 2025
Theresa recently watched my two cats during my most recent trip and I am so happy with how she treated my cats. They were both happy and not so clingy/agitated when I returned, so I know she treated them both so well and gave them attention! She was so thorough and not only sent me daily detailed pictures and videos of both my little babies—she also showed clean bowls with food and clean litter boxes, which I truly appreciated! You can tell she truly cares about cats and making sure you know they are well taken care of. I highly recommend her.
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Amanda
January 19, 2026
Theresa was a great sitter! she sent the best updates and was able to administer medication easily to both cats. I would definitely use her again!
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Alexander
November 16, 2025
my second time having Theresa to look after my kitty, and it went swimmingly. the playtime kept him happy during my trip away, and the videos and photos are great to stay in connection with little dude. thanks Theresa!
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Madison
November 30, 2025
Theresa was so wonderful with my cat, Ransom! She took amazing care of him and sent me updates every time she stopped by. She put my mind at ease while I was out of town and I can’t thank her enough!
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Julia
July 16, 2025
Theresa watched my cats for two weeks and was super reliable, I would book her again in a heart beat. She provided consistent updates with pictures and videos and made sure the cats were getting the love & attention needed.
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Jess
July 10, 2025
Theresa did an absolutely amazing job taking care of my 3 kitties while I was away! From the start, she was incredibly communicative, keeping me updated and sending lots of photos and videos that reassured me they were happy and in great hands. She’s very detail-oriented and followed all of my instructions perfectly, going above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. My cats adored her! She truly has a natural gift with cats, and it shows. I felt completely at ease knowing they were being so well cared for. I can’t recommend her highly enough and would definitely book her again!
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Drop in visits rates
Theresa's is 20%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Theresa's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Santa Monica cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $35.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Annamarie
December 8, 2025
Theresa recently watched my two cats during my most recent trip and I am so happy with how she treated my cats. They were both happy and not so clingy/agitated when I returned, so I know she treated them both so well and gave them attention! She was so thorough and not only sent me daily detailed pictures and videos of both my little babies—she also showed clean bowls with food and clean litter boxes, which I truly appreciated! You can tell she truly cares about cats and making sure you know they are well taken care of. I highly recommend her.
Amanda
January 19, 2026
Theresa was a great sitter! she sent the best updates and was able to administer medication easily to both cats. I would definitely use her again!
Alexander
November 16, 2025
my second time having Theresa to look after my kitty, and it went swimmingly. the playtime kept him happy during my trip away, and the videos and photos are great to stay in connection with little dude. thanks Theresa!
Madison
November 30, 2025
Theresa was so wonderful with my cat, Ransom! She took amazing care of him and sent me updates every time she stopped by. She put my mind at ease while I was out of town and I can’t thank her enough!
Julia
July 16, 2025
Theresa watched my cats for two weeks and was super reliable, I would book her again in a heart beat. She provided consistent updates with pictures and videos and made sure the cats were getting the love & attention needed.
Jess
July 10, 2025
Theresa did an absolutely amazing job taking care of my 3 kitties while I was away! From the start, she was incredibly communicative, keeping me updated and sending lots of photos and videos that reassured me they were happy and in great hands. She’s very detail-oriented and followed all of my instructions perfectly, going above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. My cats adored her! She truly has a natural gift with cats, and it shows. I felt completely at ease knowing they were being so well cared for. I can’t recommend her highly enough and would definitely book her again!
Emily
July 6, 2025
Theresa was absolutely amazing! I have younger cats that have a lot of energy and she made sure you to keep them active and entertained while I was gone. Theresa sends great updates/photos/videos. My cats took to her right away! 10/10! Will be booking with her again in the future!
Chris
March 26, 2025
Theresa took care of my cat Maxi for my long trip away. This probably could not have been better. Theresa did multiple visits and each time she provided plenty of messages, photos and videos of her interactions with Maxi. I know Maxi loved having her over and wasn’t lonely. With my future travel out of town, I will be seeking to have Theresa over to cat-sit Maxi again.
Jenna
December 16, 2025
Theresa was great! Very friendly, communicative, and attentive. She sent updates and photos after each visit and helped us feel at ease leaving our cats while we were on vacation. I would book her again!
Katie
April 14, 2025
Theresa did such a great job taking care of our Piper. We were gone for a week and I was nervous about leaving her that long, but getting the updates really helped. I could tell from the photos and videos that Piper was happy each time she saw Theresa and they played together. Also Theresa helped to bring in the mail :) Great experience and would recommend and use her again!
Kirsten
March 9, 2025
Theresa made our first experience with meowtel so positive! Her detailed updates and sweet photos gave us such peace of mind while being gone from our cats! She brought our shy cat out of her shell right away, and played so well with our energetic cat. Great attention to all aspects of care, we couldn’t recommend her enough!
Daryl
July 23, 2025
Theresa was a dream come true! My kitties were so happy while I was away and the daily updates were reassuring. This was my first time using Meowtel and I wish I had sooner.
Mark
March 31, 2025
Theresa made leaving our kitties for an extended amount of time simple and easy. From our initial meeting, to following directions, to playing with our cats and sending cute pics. She was lovely in every sense of the word. We would have no hesitations in using her again and you shouldn’t either. 🥰
Julia
March 26, 2026
Theresa is a great sitter. I trust her to take amazing care of my two cats for any period of time. She always sends detailed updates with pictures & videos. I would highly recommend Theresa as your cats sitter!
Kirsten
August 12, 2025
Theresa is the absolute best! We have such a peace of mind when we have to leave our cats for awhile, because we know they are in such great hands! She sends the best photos and updates, we could not rave about her enough!
Aliah
October 17, 2024
very helpful and quick response. someone I can rely incase I delay or a change in schedule. very helpful. good with kitties that are shy and have a personality of their own. cat whisperer.
Alyssa
August 4, 2025
Theresa was amazing with our kittens! Exactly the love & care our fur babies needed while we were out of town. Would definitely recommend!
Nadine
April 23, 2025
Theresa's middle name must be "peace of mind" because she is an extraordinary cat sitter for any pet parent who is worried about leaving their anxious cats with someone new. My cat was immediately drawn to her. She took such good care of him and provided detailed updates. I have a two week trip coming up and I'm at ease knowing Theresa will be able to look after him again!
Meredith
May 31, 2023
Theresa took great care of my cat Winslow! She was very attentive at the meet and greet, sent adorable photos, and most of all, my often-skittish cat warmed right up to her! She knows cats! I would definitely book Theresa again and recommend her to other cat guardians. Thank you Theresa!
Alyssa
March 19, 2026
We love having Theresa watch our kitties! We know we are leaving them in great hands. She is very communicative & sends wonderful updates! Would recommend!!
Brian
October 18, 2025
Theresa is wonderful with my three cats—attentive, caring, and great with updates and photos. Highly recommend!
Nadine
June 14, 2025
Stellar as always! She's incredibly dependable, communicative, and is someone I have trusted for multiple visits.
Alicia
February 25, 2026
Brandon Catherine
February 1, 2026
Theresa do a wonderful job watching our cat. She is very thorough, responsible, and provided a lot of updates which we really appreciated. Definetly recommend!
Alicia
January 1, 2026
Very professional, trustworthy, caring. Highly recommend.
Nadine
December 9, 2025
Amazing as usual! Such a reliable sitter who goes above and beyond every single time! My cat loves her and she always takes the best visit photos!
Julia
November 9, 2025
Alyssa
September 1, 2025
Another fantastic experience with Theresa! we can’t thank her enough for the love & care she shows our kitties when we are out of town.
Julia
August 18, 2025
Jess
August 18, 2025
Theresa is a fantastic cat sitter! This was my second time booking her, and once again she went above and beyond. She kept me updated with plenty of photos and videos, and it was clear my cats felt comfortable and loved in her care. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Nadine
May 13, 2025
Amazing as always! Trusted her with my cat for a 2-week vacation. She did such a great job!
Katie
April 3, 2025
Katie
March 19, 2025
Alexander
March 7, 2025
everything my car needed, and theresa made me feel close to him and to home. thank you!
Barrie
September 30, 2023
Jalen
August 1, 2023
reservation was great and easy! great response time and communication.
Gabrielle
March 19, 2023
she made every aspect easy. she was generous with her meet and greet. she was flexible, communicated updates, and most importantly took great care of my house and my 3 kitties. she's great!
Meowtel
February 24, 2023
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