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I'm Tomoko

A cat sitter in Ventura, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
77 REVIEWS

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I'm Tomoko | Cat Sitting in Ventura, CA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I like to talk to cats. And I like to play with them. And I like to cuddle with them. I like to carry them on my shoulders:)

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I love Tonkinese siblings. One of them stays on my shoulder while I’m working there.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 2 cats Kintoki (Tuxedo) and Cinnamon(Tabby). I feed feral cats. I named them Goemon and Shiromon.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Plan ahead! And make sure to have Meet & Greet.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I try to listen to their instructions.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I make sure cats are not getting out of the house. I enter with my cat toy and get out throwing their toy to let their attention to it.

Are you usually available during holidays?

It depends, but most of the time yes. My child is grownup, so I don’t have much family things going. Even if my schedule is blocked, please ask me. I may be able to visit if there’s no preferred time.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Random strings. Paper bags. Tubes. My cats like usual “stuff” more than fancy toys. How about yours?

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

I will respect their space. I say Hi, but basically I let them be. It is good if I can see them, but I respect their boundaries. I don’t want to stress them.

Tomoko's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Lisa

The best in the Oxnard area. Always delivers the best for my cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 22, 2025
Corey

We could not have asked for a better cat sitter than Tomoko. She gave our three girls so much love and care while we were away, and sent regular heart-warming photos of how things were going. When our flights were delayed coming back home, Tomoko went above and beyond for us to ensure the girls were taken care of. We won't want to use any sitter other than Tomoko in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 23, 2025
Mike

Great cat sitter. She even got our super shy kitty to come out and be social. No issues. Will use again.

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

I use Tomoko time after time as she is the best. she is on time and goes above and beyond to ensure the cats are safe and happy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 4, 2025
Josie

Tomoko is always amazing. My kitty cat loves her :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 17, 2025
Rebecca

Thank you for taking excellent care of my babies so I could have peace of mind. She did all the things I asked and sent me pictures and videos every day.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 16, 2025
Josie

Miss Kitty loves Tomoko and I always know my kitty will be taken care of. Tomoko is great!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2024
Laurie

Tomoko did a fantastic job taking care of my kitties. She went above and beyond for one of my ill fur babies and took great care of the other 4 cats. I would recommend her in a heart beat and plan to use her services in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 1, 2024
Steve

great as always. diligent, consistent, cats love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 28, 2024
Lisa

Fantastic cat sitter - I have had several sitters over the years and Tomoko truly goes above and beyond to make sure the cats are happy and taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 9, 2024
Margie

Tomoko provided excellent kitty care for my senior fur baby. He has some specific dietary supplement needs and requires medication every 12 hours. She did an excellent job providing me with updates ysending me photos. She made me feel very relieved and confident that my Freddy was being well taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
Response from Tomoko on Sep 21, 2024 "Thank you, Margie! I enjoyed taking care of Freddy. I’m looking forward to the next visit!!!"
September 21, 2024
Travis

Tomoko is fantastic! She provides frequent updates and photos of the cats and what they are up to. You can’t go wrong having her care while you are away!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 5, 2024
Marie

Tomoko was excellent with our short notice request. She played and engaged and we will definitely recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 28, 2024
Angela

I’m so grateful to have Tomoko when we go on a trip. I know our kitty’s are in great hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Jul 26, 2024 "Thank you, Angela! 😸"
July 26, 2024
Steve

Tomoko is the best!! She has taken care of our kitties several times and always keeps them happy — and us too!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
June 29, 2024
Lisa

Fantastic cat sitter. Goes above and beyond to make my cats happy.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 27, 2024
Richard

Tomoko is fabulous with our boys. We have used her before and will always use her in the future. Our 3 cats just love the care and attention she gives them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Tomoko on May 27, 2024 "Thank you, Richard! And thank you for the tip! I enjoyed taking care of your boys!🥰"
May 27, 2024
Brian

Tomoko always did a great and reliable job checking on our kitties when we travel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on May 3, 2024 "Thank you, Brian!"
May 3, 2024
Madeleine

Tomoko was absolutely wonderful! I have a very shy and skittish cat, but she was so comfortable with Tomoko. Tomoko took care of everything, responded very quickly, and was so kind. I will absolutely check to see if she is available for any other upcoming trips!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 15, 2024
Sheila

Tomoko is a dream sitter for your fur babies! My cat absolutely her. she sends prompt updates and pictures to make you feel secured. don’t look further for your next cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Feb 21, 2024 "Thank you, Sheila for the nice review and tip!"
February 21, 2024
Nancy

Tomoko is the absolute best! This is the second time she's cared for our precious kitties. She treats them as if they're her own. Our cats look forward to her visits! Her updates are great with pictures and cute descriptions. She's so comfortable to work with in every way. It's like a good friend is checking on things for you. In fact, she seems like she would be a great friend, whom I'd love to get to know better!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 14, 2024
Travis

Tomoko went above and beyond taking care of our cats while we enjoyed a weekend out of town. She provided daily photos and videos and followed feeding and medication perfectly! We will use her again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Tomoko on Feb 13, 2024 "Thank you for your nice review and tip. I enjoyed taking care of Walter and Greyson!"
February 13, 2024
Lorie

Tomoko took wonderful care of Pasha. She sent me photos and videos of every visit. I feel comfortable knowing he’s being well cared for.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Tomoko on Jan 26, 2024 "Thank you, Lorie! I enjoyed taking care of Pasha!"
January 26, 2024
Nancy

Really easy to reserve such an amazing, kind, wonderful sitter. Tomoko is a pro and an incredibly caring, warm, detail oriented cat guardian. She is absolutely reliable. We felt so secure that our babies were in such good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 3, 2024
Sheila

Tomoko was the epitome of the perfect cat sitter. She is very responsive, sweet, sends updates/pictures during the visit, and overall deeply cares for your fur baby. My cat loved her! She was able to stop by for a quick meet and greet. We had to go out of town last minute during Christmas and Tomoko saved our plans & elimainted any anxiety a pet owner can have. Would 100% be booking Tomoko again in the future. Thank you again for everything!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Dec 26, 2023 "Thank you, Sheila! it was so much fun to take care of Scarlet!"
December 26, 2023
Steve

Akways does a great job!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 22, 2023
Lorie

Tomoko was wonderful! I was extremely comfortable having her take care of my cat!. She sent me photos every day with comments. Litter box and food area were extremely clean!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Tomoko on Oct 13, 2023 "Thank you for the beautiful review!😻I’m so happy to having helped you."
October 13, 2023
Brian

We've used Tomoko a couple times now and every time she is very reliable, takes copious pictures to share what was done and also of our kitties, even the hard to find ones and is very communicative every time she stops by. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 15, 2023
Adra

Tomoko was very easy to coordinate with, and took great care of our two cats. She was very responsive and reliable.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 11, 2023
Charles

Tomoko came at the times we set and she performed all food and cleaning duties required. One of my kitties is shy but came to check her out a few times and my other kitty wanted lap and pet time whenever she could get it. Tomoko was very communicative and let me know if there were any issues immediately (nothing terrible happened but she was worried for my fur babies and I appreciate it).

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Tomoko on Aug 30, 2023 "Thank you, Charles!!!"
August 30, 2023
Rebecca

Hiring Tomoko was the best decision I could've made. My cats are my life and I feel so reassured everytime she comes and cat sits. I would recommend her to anyone!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Aug 30, 2023 "Thank you, Rebecca!"
August 29, 2023
Angela

I have used many pet sitters over the years and have rarely felt so safe leaving mom in another’s hands. Absolutely wonderful.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 1, 2023
Rebecca

Tomoko was such a blessing to find to cat sit our 3 fur babies. She came out of her way for a meet and greet and was so sweet, responsible and brought a cat toy to really bond with our cats. When we went on our trip she took videos and photos and updated me on what was going on. She made me feel so supported and that my cats were in the best care possible. Not only will I be booking her again for every trip but I also highly recommend this very kind presense into your home to watch your fur babies.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 28, 2023
Norah

Tomoko did an amazing job taking care of Jiminy! It was my first time having to leave him but he could not have been in better hands. Tomoko was the perfect choice.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 13, 2023
Brian

Tomoko was very thorough and patient in spending time to learn and document what we needed when she stopped by. She was very communicative throughout the process and took a lot of pictures to show how things went as well as visiting with our cats, despite it only being a short visit. Would definitely recommend to others!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 30, 2023
Amy

Tomoko did everything I asked and followed all the instructions that I left her. She did a great job and was great with my cat & bunny. She sent us pictures/videos every day and communicated well. She was on time for every scheduled appointment. I would definitely not hesitate to use her again and would recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 10, 2023
Steve

Our cats love Tomoko! She has taken care of them several times now and they have been happy campers. We have too -- she sends us photos and videos of what's happening with them and takes care of everything beautifully. She's the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 27, 2023
Carol

Tomoko took great care of our two kittties. She sent photos and videos from each of her visits so we could see them while we were away. So much peace of mind knowing our two cats were well taken care of while we were away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 3, 2023
Steve

Tomoko is the best! She has taken care of our two kitties twice now and they really like her. She has two cats and it's obvious that she loves kitties and loves taking care of them. Our vacation was special because we knew our furry friends were being loved. Get in touch with her -- you'll be glad you did!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 27, 2022
Steve

Tomoko did a great job. We were gone for 10 days, and every day we got pictures and videos of our kitties, along with notes on how they were doing. Tomoko made us feel comfortable that they were receiving great care while we were gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 27, 2022
Virginia

Tomoko is a super pet sitter and 1000% would recommend her to my friends and family. She sent photos and text updates daily and really made me feel like she had a great connection with my cat. She was super respectful of our home and scheduling preferences and my kitty is surely missing her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 6, 2022
Lena

Tomoko is just wonderful and took great care of my senior kitty with diabetes. She sent updates and photos every visit and everything was just the way I left it when I got home, including a very happy cat! Bella loved Tomoko the minute they met. 💜

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 4, 2022
Hillary

Tomoko is amazing!! I plan to request her every single time I leave town. She was so caring and thoughtful. She sent me photos every day and gave my kitties lots of love. I am so grateful to have someone I trust that I know really loves my cats. Get Tomoko to help you whenever you need a sitter. You will be in great hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 6, 2021
Richard

Tomoko is very professional at what she does. At our meet and greet she made us feel at ease and paid attention to every detail of what we wanted for the care of our 2 cats.She sent pics and video every day. Will definitely be using her again and I highly recommend her

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 31, 2021
Alex

Tomoko was amazing! She was timely and notified me when she went to visit our cat. She made sure he got play time and ate his food, and she helped keep his box clean. I will definitely be reaching out to her whenever we need someone to watch our cat. Thanks so much Tomoko!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 11, 2021
Meowtel

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

May 26, 2021
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
May 20, 2025
Rebecca

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 14, 2025
Rebecca

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 1, 2025
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 29, 2025
Corey

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 2, 2025
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 11, 2025
Margie

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
December 22, 2024
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 22, 2024
Margie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 4, 2024
Josie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 1, 2024
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 26, 2024
Margie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 5, 2024
Marie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 4, 2024
Sarina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Aug 22, 2024 "Thank you for 5 stars and tip!"
August 22, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Aug 22, 2024 "Thank you always, for 5 stars and tip!"
August 22, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 8, 2024
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tomoko on Jul 26, 2024 "Thank you for the review and tip!"
July 26, 2024
Travis

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 19, 2024
Travis

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 1, 2024
Nancy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 16, 2024
Brian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 2, 2024
Rebecca

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 18, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 21, 2024
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Tomoko on Dec 2, 2023 "Thank you, Pat!"
December 2, 2023
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 28, 2023
Rebecca

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 3, 2023
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 3, 2023
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2023
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 27, 2023
Pat

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 7, 2023

Tomoko's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $27.60 / 20min $42.25 / 45min $57.15 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $69.85 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Tomoko's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Tomoko's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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

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.

Pharaoh's Watch Cat
5.00 • 77 reviews • From $27.60