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Melissa's Cat Care
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Repeat clients: 6
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I'm Melissa

A cat sitter in Ventura, CA

4.95/5.00
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20 REVIEWS

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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in Ventura, CA

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Learn More About Melissa

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy meeting new cats because I find their behavior and body language very interesting. I believe I can win over most cats with my patience and cat-like brain.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have three black cats at home. My Persian is my oldest and his name is Basil. Romeo and Noche are my domestic short hairs.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I have made myself available in the past for major holidays.

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

Each cat has their own timeline when it comes to new people. I follow their cues and stay patient, 80% of the time we become best friends by the second day of the reservation.

Melissa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
4.7
Tidiness
5.0
Laura

One of our kitties came to the door with me when Melissa came back to give back our key. I think this was great sign. Buster came with me and he's usually shyer. So, he was charmed by her. We came back to a clean house and happy kitties. Very happy to be back and to find such a lovely return.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 6, 2025
Bill

Melissa is fantastic! She is prompt and thorough, dependable, and trustworthy. We needed twice daily visits for four days for two cats and she was on top of everything. She is great with cats and has attention to detail. We would absolutely have Melissa watch our cats again. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 13, 2024
Sophia

Melissa was warm from the moment I met her. I had warned her that she may never see my cat because she’s so shy, but I was pleasantly surprised to see all the photos and videos she sent while I was away for work. Melissa really has a way with shy cats! I won’t hesitate to work with Melissa again for future trips.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 14, 2024
Christine

Melissa took great care of our babies and sent photo updates everyday which was just what we needed while away from home. I was particularly impressed that everything stayed neat and clean even with messy eaters like our three cats. Melissa was even so kind to help feed our fish. I will definitely hire Melissa again and highly recommend for anyone who needs a dependable sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 2, 2023
Lawrence

Melissa was a fantastic caretaker for our two Bengals while we were away. We will use her services again next time we travel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 25, 2023
Liz

Very communicative and really cared for our kitty!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 14, 2023
Tuwanda

Melissa met us at scheduled time for meet and greet. She was professional. She took notes and asked questions. While we were away she communicated with us by texting and send pics/videos. She even got our shy cats to come out. She followed instructions on pet care and even feed the out door cats! I highly recommend Melissa and will use her again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 2, 2023
Andy

Melissa was very professional and was happy to leave the cats in good hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 19, 2023
Monica

Melissa works magic with my cat, she keeps her calms and brushes her. She single-handedly gave my cat SubQ fluids.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 2, 2023
Monica

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 15, 2023
Monica

Melissa came by to visit my kitty while I was away. She sent photos and videos. She was responsive to my messages. Will book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 18, 2023
Monica

I will hire Melissa again! I hired her to help give SubQ fluids to my 17 year old cat. She had great communication through the app. she was on time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 28, 2023
Meowtel

Melissa is a cat sitter in the Los Angeles area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

January 20, 2023
Cera

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 12, 2025
James

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 9, 2025
Nikki

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 1, 2025
James

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 25, 2025
James

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 19, 2025
Gina

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
May 2, 2024
Liz

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 19, 2024

Melissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $26.05 / 20min $41.60 / 45min $58.45 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ventura cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. 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 Cat Care
4.95 • 20 reviews • From $26.05