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A cat sitter in Van Nuys, CA

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Vanessa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Bee

my cat and I love Vanessa! she’s the best sitter and my cat always looks forward to her visits. I always feel at ease when she comes to take care of my boy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Reni

We couldn't ask for more from Vanessa. she takes such great care of our kitties when we are out of town. She's amazing, responsive, sends honest updates. Again we are lucky to have her help!

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

Vanessa is the best! My boys love her and she always takes such good care of them! Plus she takes the BEST pictures!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Katarina

I love when Vanessa watches my cats because I sense that she really loves them and does her absolute best to make it a good experience for them… reliable, sweet, caring and always goes above and beyond… thank you!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 23, 2025
Reni

We have two cats - one is extremely timid and shy. He hides when guests are around, and he has a difficult time readjusting if we go out of town. That is until Vanessa started coming to see him. Vanessa is great, communicative and most importantly great with our cats. We whole heartedly endorse Vanessa!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 18, 2025
Selena

Vanessa is always the best and takes the BEST pictures for my boys!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 12, 2025
Katarina

Vanessa has watched my kitties a few times but even when a lot of time passes she remembers them and their little quirks. She goes above and beyond to check on them, even Harley, who hides from strangers… she will make sure to find her and take a picture of her as well as the others. Super quick to get back to me, friendly and trustworthy- I definitely recommend Vanessa to watch your fur babies anytime.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 8, 2025
Roni

Vanessa is just great with our fur baby. He absolutely loves her and she really helps him with his separation anxiety he gets when we leave, by brushing him and playing with him. We know we have nothing to worry about and he just loves his sitter! We love the daily pictures and video’s she sends to keep us up to date. We will always recommend Vanessa, she is great!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 24, 2024
Isabel

It’s my second time booking Vanessa and she was great once again! Loved the detailed updates and pictures/videos. My shy kitties warmed up to her very quickly. I will be booking her again in the future! 😊

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

we will forever trust Vanessa with our baby boy! she is the best! we’ve tried out a few sitters (only when she wasn’t available!) but no one compares to her. She’s the best sitter out there!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 7, 2024
Jessie

Vanessa was amazing and took care of our 2 kitties wonderfully. Gave great updates with pictures and videos which made my anxiety relax.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 7, 2024
Selena

Vanessa is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 5, 2024
Selena

Always the best <3

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
October 4, 2024
Rivington

I received late notice that I had to head out of town for something and Vanessa is a lifesaver. She was able to schedule a visit within hours on the same day and is one of few sitters I have found that can do 1 day prior new clients. THAT'S AMAZING! The questions she asked on arrival were ones I hadn't even thought of. "Do you have a carrier for earthquakes or a vet visit if anything happens?" Vanessa's prompt replies and scheduling to meet Desmo had me relaxed about the sitting before I even left town. Thank you so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 3, 2024
Paula

This is our second time booking with Vanessa. Her frequent updates and photos make us feel at ease while away. We always come back to a clean house and happy kitties. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 18, 2024
Bee

As always, Vanessa is the most caring, amazing cat sitter! Highly highly recommend her - our kitty is so well cared for each and every visit. Thank you Vanessa!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 15, 2024
Bonnie

Vanessa met Bentley was really responsive and timely, he took to her right away and she helped work out a plan for him that made me feel comfortable.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 14, 2024
Elena

Vanessa is terrific and really follows direction. I trust her with my Mimi and I think she treats her very well.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 13, 2024
Bee

I can’t sing ENOUGH praises about Vanessa… she is absolutely amazing on every level. My Kitty’s feeding routine is a bit extra - but Vanessa pays attention to every detail and goes above and beyond to make sure all is business as usual! She gives extra attention and snuggles to my kitty while I’m away; which gives me such peace of mind that he’s well cared for. THANK YOU VANESSA! 😸😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 27, 2024
Teresa

Vanessa came in last minute when we had an emergency and just like before gave our cats excellent care. she followed their specific feeding guidelines and adjusted when needed. most importantly playing with them like they were her own and giving them the special attention they needed.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 18, 2024
Jessica

As always, Vanessa is the best cat sitter. Our cats don’t even mind us leaving cause they know they get to see Vanessa again. They are always in good hands with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 7, 2024
Selena

Vanessa is the best and our boys loves her ;)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 23, 2024
Bee

we’ve used Meowtel a few times now and Vanessa was the BEST! our little guy has trouble when we’re away and Vanessa gave him all the attention he needed. we got so many photos/video updates which we absolutely loved! our boy loved Vanessa so much and she was just amazing with him!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 23, 2024
Teresa

We are very happy with Vanessa and so glad to have found her. She followed our detailed care instructions perfectly, took amazing photos and videos and kept us updated. She was very loving with both our cats and even formed a bond with our one that can be difficult with new people. She is very professional. We will definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 5, 2024
Roni

Absolutely The BEST!!!! Our cat loves her and the videos and picture updates are great! Very trustworthy and I am at ease knowing that our fur baby is well taken care of! Clean box, food/water and he loves his belly rubs and ears scratched! I very highly recommend Vanessa, we are so pleased with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 2, 2024
Katherine

Our boys love Vanessa! we’ve used her a few times now, and we always know they’ll be well taken care of and get lots of belly rubs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 13, 2024
Selena

Vanessa is the best!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 25, 2024
Jessica

Amazing as always! Our kitties love Vanessa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 28, 2023
Selena

Vanessa is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 27, 2023
Reni

Great experience with Vanessa as always - she is extremely diligent & responsive, goes above and beyond to make sure our kitty is all set with whatever he might need while we are away, and Max really comes out of his shell around her!

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

Great cat sitter. Responsible person who obviously enjoys taking care of animals. My shy furball even came out of hiding. Was confident my pets were in good hands while I was away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 15, 2023
Marissa

Vanessa is amazing! We love her and our kitties do too! She is gentle and kind and the best cat sitter with Meowtel.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 30, 2023
Roni

Great, so happy with Vanessa and my cat loves her!!! She absolutely wonderful. We always will use her to watch our fur baby!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 18, 2023
Jessica

Once again Vanessa was absolutely wonderful. Our kitties always love when she comes out to take care of them. She also ALWAYS gets the best pics of all of them even our shy girl Gigi. We always feel so much more at ease when we get to book with her cause we know our cats will be in great hands. She’s truly the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 18, 2023
Roni

Vanessa is the best!!!! My cat’s anxiety about being left on his own is gone, because he absolutely loves her!! Vanessa was wonderful with him and everything was in order upon return. She even went out of her way to accommodate my schedule! So happy we got her! I was able to enjoy my vacation without worry. Great updates daily with video and pictures. She very trustworthy and responsible!! She is the Best!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 17, 2023
Selena

Vanessa is amazing as always! My boys love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2023
Danielle

Vanessa always does a great job. I’ve used her twice and she is very detailed, communicative, and she sends lots of photos and video. Highly recommend! I never had to worry.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 7, 2023
Edward

As always, Vanessa was great and our kitties loved having her visit and play with them. She was very responsive and took really good care of them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 6, 2023
Nicole And Jeff

Vanessa always does a great caring for our kitties and she is very thorough, friendly and communicative. Our fur babies love her and so do we!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 17, 2023
Selena

The best, as always

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 14, 2023
Selena

Vanessa is the best. She has proven time and time again to be exceptional in her care for our boys!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
June 1, 2023
Katherine

Vanessa was a DREAM to work with. We chose her for a recent vacation because our regular sitter was unavailable, and Vanessa made everything smooth and easy from start to finish. At our meet and greet she was attentive, asking questions to clarify what we needed and offering suggestions for things she could do to keep our boys extra happy. And during our time away, she was very communicative and sent the sweetest videos (and the most artistic, breathtaking photos of our cats lol)! Book her now and tip her well, she's a gem and your feline family member(s) will be very well taken care of. Thank you, Vanessa!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 17, 2023
Edward

We love Vanessa and our boys love hanging out with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 14, 2023
Delhia

Vanessa was fantastic. I was a little hesitant as I have never used an app. for cat sitting before. Vanessa instantly clicked with my two cats. She was very professional and the pictures, videos and brief update on her daily visits put me at ease. I highly recommend Vanessa.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 10, 2023
Sue

Vanessa was wonderful. We had previous sitters whose energy didn't really match with our kitties, but Vanessa's calming and caring spirit really made my kitties feel comfortable and cared for. It really helped me feel at ease knowing our kitties were in such good hands. Vanessa is a true gem!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 20, 2023
Shannon

Vanessa is amazing! She was very communicative with me and everytime she visited my baby, she sent me pictures and videos. She is also very trustworthy and definitely is very passionate. I highly recommend!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 16, 2023
Michaela

I'm leaving another review for Vanessa, just to reiterate how fantastic a cat sitter she is! She made us feel 100% comfortable leaving our cats in her care during a long trip, and they were clearly very well taken care of. She's also amazing at sending the most adorable photos and videos, which were great to receive every day when we were missing our cats! We'll definitely be booking with her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 16, 2023
Isabel

Vanessa was amazing with my kitties. I was so happy to see how relaxed and calm they were with her since they’re usually wary of strangers. She sent detailed updates and lots of cute photos/videos. I definitely will book her again in the future. I highly recommend Vanessa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 19, 2023
Rachel

Vanessa is truly the best! Our fur baby Gracie is so well taken care of when we are away and she loves Vanessa so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 4, 2023
Tanna

We recently hired Vanessa for our girls, and we couldn't have been happier! Vanessa was professional, friendly, and most importantly, she genuinely cared for our cats. She kept me updated throughout their visits with awesome pictures and videos, and our shyest cat even came out for a few scritches!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 20, 2023
Sumeet

Vanessa was perfect. Constant updates which made me so much more comfortable being away. My cats are very shy but they took to her right away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 6, 2023
Michaela

Vanessa did an incredible job looking after our cats! She sent thorough updates and took the absolute cutest pictures and videos of them to send us. We felt very comfortable leaving the care of our cats in her hands, and will be glad to book with her again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 22, 2022
Selena

2nd time! Vanessa is incredible and my boys love her. Plus she takes awesome pictures ;)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 21, 2022
Marissa

Vanessa is the best cat sitter! Our cats love her and we can wait to have her watch our babies again! She is so caring, sweet and just a good person overall.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 27, 2022
Stephanie

This was our second time booking Vanessa and she was just as great as the first time. It is so nice to have someone to count on to care for our special family member.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 21, 2022
Danielle

Vanessa did a great job with my cats. She followed all my instructions, sent me detailed updates, and endless photos and videos to ease my millennial anxiety. I wasn’t worried about them at all. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 12, 2022
Whitney

I keep coming back to Vanessa because she is exceptional with her care for our two girls! I can see how much they love her in every video and picture she sends. This time around, Vanessa let us know that our fire alarm was chirping and with our instruction, handled it graciously for us. I know that whenever she’s watching the girls, I can relax. Thank you Vanessa!! You’re the best 😁

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 22, 2022
Natalie

Vanessa was incredible! We have a cranky old cat and she was able to expertly navigate her needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 15, 2022
Lauren

We've had Vanessa take care of our cats before, and she never disappoints! She's very thorough with taking care of the food and litter box, and she's sweet and affectionate with our little ones.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 23, 2022
Sabina

Daily updates and photos/videos were great! Worked together to modify little things if needed through out the trip. The cats really loved her, would definitely recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 22, 2022
Jennifer

Venessa is an absolute angel. When I had to leave town suddenly for a family emergency she stepped in immediately and went out of her way to get the keys from a third party. When that trip was extended from 4 days to 15 days she rearranged her personal schedule to watch my kitties. They were sooo happy with her, I received daily texts, photos and video's and somehow my apartment seemed cleaner than when I left it. I can't say how grateful I am to her for putting my mind at ease during a difficult time. She's the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 19, 2022
Rachel

Vanessa was wonderful! She gave us detailed updates and fun videos and pictures that made us feel so at ease. Our cats clearly loved her and were so relaxed and well cared for when we returned home. She also clearly cleaned up around their litter boxes which I really appreciated. She was great!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 16, 2022
Marieh

Vanessa was so wonderful and caring. She truly loves her job and animals. I would hire her again and recommend her to everyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 28, 2022
Brenda

Vanessa was amazing! She came twice a day to feed and care for my four kitties. After each visit she sent me a text letting me know how it went, and photos and videos of each cat. The cats were happy and I was confident she was taking good care of them. It was great to get the texts, videos and photos! I highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 17, 2022
Marissa

Vanessa is 5 stars!!! We are so happy we chose Vanessa. From the initial meet we knew she was the right fit for our baby. As hard as it was to leave our kitty we felt safe knowing she was in good hands. We got daily updates and pics from Vanessa and she went above and beyond to care for our kitty. We would highly recommend Vanessa and we will be using her for our future pet sitting needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 17, 2022
Whitney

Yet again, Vanessa excelled at watching our girls. I feel so comforted knowing that I can count on her to deliver the upmost care and also send a bunch of beautiful videos/photos. Vanessa is our favorite sitters and our girls love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 12, 2022
Nicole

Vanessa is amazing. She took such great care of my 2 cats. My female cat is a complete brat & male cat is semi feral, very scared of new people. By day 2 Vanessa was sending me pictures & videos her petting him!! She made our vacation worry-free. I truly can’t recommend her enough. Thank you Vanessa

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 14, 2022
Nikki

Vanessa is truly just the best kitty sitter! She is my “go-to sitter” when I go out of town because I trust how well she takes care of my kitties! She goes the extra mile every time by grabbing my mail and bringing in any packages. Can’t recommend her enough! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 9, 2022
Brittney

Always on point! Vanessa is awesome with communication and my cat absolutely loves her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 5, 2022
Brittney

Always on point! Vanessa is awesome with communication and my cat absolutely loves her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 5, 2022
Selena

Vanessa is the best! She took care of my boys like her own and was super communicative. Plus she sent detailed daily updates with AMAZING photos & videos ;) My boys love her and it was such as release to know that they were in such loving hands when we were away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 4, 2022
Nicholas

Vanessa took care of our little furball while we were away on vacation for 2 weeks. She was truly the best! We got daily updates with pictures and videos, and we had total peace of mind that our dude was in the best of hands. We will absolutely be reaching out to Vanessa for out future trips out of town!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 14, 2022
Whitney

Vanessa was such a great cat sitter! She was professional, communicative and knew how to handle each of my cats specific needs and temperaments. Knowing that she was caring for my girls gave me the freedom to focus on travel and enjoy my vacation. Plus, she sent lots of great videos and photos of my girls. Thank you Vanessa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 31, 2022
Brittney

Great as always thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 11, 2022
Sherina

Vanessa is awesome and very responsive. She took care of our cats for about a week and did a meet and greet before our vacation. For every visit, she sent pictures and videos of the kitties. Our kitties were happy and loved having her around. It was a great relief to know the cats were being taken care of while we were away. We’ll definitely hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 9, 2022
Lauren

This was Vanessa's second time cat-sitting for us. She is consistently great at providing us updates and is so good with our fur babies! I recommend her to everyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 30, 2021
Nyle

Vanessa was purrfection ! Diligent, sweet, loving to my kitty and kept me updated on changes while I was away. My cat adored her and his food mat and litter box were kept tidy. She also was kind enough to bring in some packages that landed on my doorstep while away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 15, 2021
Brittney

3rd time working with Vanessa, I always love all the details, pictures & videos! Thanks!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 14, 2021
Alexandra

Vanessa was absolutely amazing from day one. She came by to meet the kitties before hand and asked all the right questions. We were worried at first because we’ve never left our cats before. She was so great send me a daily message with updates and pictures as well as videos. Will use her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2021
Kim

Vanessa is wonderful! She was super communicative with daily updates and plenty of beautiful photos and video of our happy kitties. She also made sure our cat got her medication during our time away. We’re so glad to have found Vanessa and look forward to having her watch our kitties in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 15, 2021
Roni

Excellent as always!! So glad I found a great sitter, I highly recommend Vanessa.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 4, 2021
Brittney

Second time hiring Vanessa, she’s always on point! If you hire her you won’t regret it! Thanks!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2021
Marin

Vanessa is Fantastic! My cats are scared of everyone - somehow she got them to come out of hiding for attention from her. She sent us videos and pictures of them daily and took great care of them. Look forward to having Vanessa sit our kitties again in the future

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 22, 2021
Brittney

Perfect experience! Vanessa kept me updated and my cat seemed to really like her! She had no problem when there was a last minute change in giving medication. I have already booked her again. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 21, 2021
Rachel

Vanessa is fantastic! Our fur baby loves her so much and she sends us pictures and videos everyday when she comes to visit her while we are away! She’s always on time and communicative. If I could give 10 stars I would!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 18, 2021
Nicole And Jeff

Vanessa was very communicative with daily updates and many wonderful photos. Our kitties simply loved her and warmed up to her really fast! Definitely the best cat sitter ever!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 14, 2021
Jessica

Vanessa was absolutely wonderful. She was attentive to our kitties and always very thorough with her daily updates as well a great pet photographer. We loved getting pics everyday of our happy cats. It was so nice to be on vacation and not have to constantly worry about how our cats are doing. Vanessa is a true professional, paid great attention to our notes and our kitties can’t wait for her to watch them again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 24, 2021
Mikayla

Vanessa was great! She took care of our two cats while we were off getting married and having her give us thorough updates made it so we didn’t have to worry about the girls during a busy week! She sent tons of pictures and videos with each visit, and even helped us by picking up our mail. Our kitten had also gotten pink eye a couple days before we left and Vanessa was great with administering her medication the whole week. We came home to a healthy kitty. I’m happy to know I have someone I can trust anytime we need to go out of town now!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 23, 2021
Nikki

Vanessa came to take care of my kitties for a 2nd time and was just as wonderful and thorough as the 1st time! I trusted her completely. She sent videos and pictures of my kitties each visit and brought in any packages I had at my door or lobby. Thank you Vanessa! Referring you to all my kitty loving friends!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 23, 2021
Lorraine

Vanessa was the perfect sitter. Incredibly responsive, sent lots of comments, videos and pictures and took the best care of my kitties. We can't wait to have her take care of them again soon! She is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 20, 2021
Stephanie

Vanessa is an awesome sitter and I would give her more than five stars if I could. She is punctual and always came on her scheduled days. She took extra care with our extremely shy (former stray cat) and actually had Maui interacting with her during her visits, which she does not do with anyone else! I would definitely recommend Vanessa to you for your cat sitting needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2021
Fucsia

Vanessa was great! She responded very promptly to my messages. She's friendly and professional. She sent me updates every visit with photos and videos which truly gave me peace of mind. I would definitely book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 10, 2021
Roni

Vanessa is a great sitter!!! Very trustworthy and our fur babies were happy and love her. She took pictures and media daily and even did extra things like bringing in mail and opening the gate for gardeners. We are well pleased with her as well as our kitties! I highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 9, 2021
Nikki

Vanessa was SO wonderful!! This was my 1st time using Meowtel & she made me feel so comfortable knowing my kitties were so well taken care of! She sent pictures & videos of my kitties each visit with an update of how they were doing😺💛 I’m already booking her again when I leave for my next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 7, 2021
Kathryn

Vanessa is hands down the best cat sitter I’ve ever worked with! I loved the daily updates, and her care and attention to detail is exceptional. But most importantly, my cats loved her. One of my cats is very shy, but by day 2 she was sending me videos of him purring and getting pets! She is my go-to when I need a cat sitter, and I can’t recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 2, 2021
Audrey

We had a PERFECT experience with Vanessa! We were gone for a week over a holiday weekend, and she took exceptional care of our cat. Vanessa sent at least one video, multiple pictures, and a text message update after every visit. When we got home, everything was in great shape. Scheduling was very easy, and she came to our place to pick up and drop off the spare key. We would HIGHLY recommend Vanessa for your cat sitting needs, and will be using her if we take another long trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 11, 2021
Erica

Vanessa was truly the BEST! I'm not normally this worried or stressed about leaving my cat home for a few days but I have only had him since Covid and for the entire year and a half of his life, I have been with him every day. She absolutely put my mind at ease! She sent me a text the second she got to my place and gave me a daily report with pictures and videos. I am so, so grateful.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 7, 2021
Molly

Vanessa is truly a cat whisperer and a life saver. I had to leave town with little notice, and being new in L.A., the biggest stressor was not knowing who would take care of my cats. Thankfully, I found Vanessa right away on the app. She was able to meet me and my cats the next day, then went above and beyond to accommodate my unknown schedule. She even came in on her days off, sent me photos & videos, and figured out that my cats don’t like seafood. Now that I’m back, my cats are wondering why their schedule is off and I think they miss Vanessa 🤷🏼‍♀️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 6, 2021
Lauren

Vanessa was great! She sent pictures each time she came over to let us know how our fur babies were doing and was great at communicating with us. I'd recommend her to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 28, 2021
Kimberly

Vanessa was perfect! She did 3 separate visits for our cat Pancake, and each time she checked in with multiple photos and updates, making sure to play and engage with our kitty each time. She also took care of the extra stuff like litter box and collecting mail. Pancake was in great hands with Vanessa, I'll definitely be requesting her again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 18, 2021
Chieko

Vanessa was absolutely wonderful. She was professional and I instantly trusted her with my cats. She sent cute videos and photos as daily updates and did an overall amazing job!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 4, 2021
Alexander

Vanessa exceeded all our expectations! She was very responsive and sent us pictures and videos of our cat when she was there. I could hear my cat purring as she pet him! She made us feel comfortable and at ease while we were away, knowing our cat was in good hands. Highly recommend booking Vanessa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2021
Leigh

This was our first time using this service. Vanessa was fantastic. We have 4 feral cats in our yard. Vanessa sent us pictures and video every day. She was also kind enough to check out mail as well. She was prompt, and professional and willing to accommodate our requested feeding time which is very important with Ferels. I hope she is available for next vacation.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 31, 2021
Jill

Vanessa was a wonderful cat sitter. She emailed me twice a day with news about my cats and what they were up to which made me feel really confident that they were happy and well cared for. She also takes fantastic cat pictures and videos, and I will treasure those forever. Everything was clean and tidy when I got home. She did a terrific job and I recommend her highly.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 23, 2021
Doug

Vanessa is a wonderful cat sitter! Very attentive and caring. She sent photos of my cats each day I was gone, played with them, and showed them bird videos on YouTube. Your pets will be in great hands with Vanessa. My vacation was worry-free because of her efforts. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 23, 2021
Rachel

After sitting for her fur babies I was happy to see Vanessa was also a sitter. She was great with my shy girl and very communicative!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 22, 2021
Rachel

Vanessa was amazing! From the first moment she met our fur baby, there was an instant connection. While we were away she sent us photos and videos everyday, took in our mail and even put flowers we received in water and a vase. Her communication was excellent! Will definitely use her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 21, 2021
Evan

Vanessa went above and beyond with my scared little cats! When she hadn’t seen one of them, she reached out to ask about their favorite hiding spots and managed to track him down under the couch! Also, we chatted to change up their food plan for while I was gone. Will definitely be booking again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 6, 2021
Kimberlee  Kristen

Vanessa was incredible! This is the second time we have hired her and each time I am so thankful we made the decision to do so! I was nervous about how things would go with our shy cat, but Meow Bella loves Vanessa! 10/10!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 4, 2021
Roni

Vanessa was truly awesome with our fur baby!! We had to leave for family Emergency for two weeks, which is long for kitty. Vanessa kept us up to date and everything was clean upon return and kitty was happy with her and even let her pet his belly and purred on the daily video sent. Very trustworthy and we will definitely call on her again. Highly recommended! Extremely happy with her services and so was our cat family!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 3, 2021
Sobiya

Vanessa is simply amazing! I didn't want to let the secret out, but had to be fair to her and give her the stellar review she deserved. I'm always anxious about leaving my fur-baby , but Vanessa is so kind, sweet, and put together that I felt like I was leaving him with another family member. She's trustworthy and just wonderful.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 26, 2021
Katarina

Vanessa was wonderful! She went above and beyond to find out as much as she could about my kitties beforehand and really took her time to get to know and love them when she was here. From her detailed reports with lots of super cute pics it was clear that she was very committed to their happiness and tuned into their little quirks very quickly... I was thrilled to be able to leave my little ones in such good hands! I can whole heartedly recommend Vanessa and will certainly ask her to watch my kitties again. :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 23, 2021
Kimberlee  Kristen

Vanessa was fantastic and our kitties loved her! Highly recommend for your cat sitting needs! She has great communication, follows any directives and makes sure your fur babies are well taken care of! She is truly outstanding!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 7, 2021
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Vanessa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.10 / 20min $52.10 / 45min
  • Vanessa's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Vanessa's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • 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

Van Nuys cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $35.00. 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.

Vanessa's Meowtastic Cat Sitting
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