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A cat sitter in Vista, CA

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I'm Shanna | Cat Sitting in Vista, CA

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I spent four years as a cat foster, which I loved. It gave me valuable experience working with cats of all temperaments, from playful kittens to shy or special-needs adults. For the past several years, I’ve also been a trusted sitter with Meowtel, where I’ve completed nearly 300 cat-sitting assignments.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I really enjoy all the different personalities they have from sassy, to silly, to calm, or reserved, every kitty is different and I love having the opportunity to get to know them.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes, I have 3 cats: Willy a Maine Coon, Miki a gray tabby, and Eevee a gray and white tuxedo.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, im typically available during the holidays.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite cat toy is called the kitty dancer. It’s one that all cats seem to like and let’s me engage with the kitties that are nervous with some space between us. For the really playful kitties it gets them leaping into the air which is fun to watch.

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

I’ve worked with many cats that are nervous and/or timid. I always take a gentle and non-threatening approach allowing them to come to me when they’re ready rather than directly approaching them. I speak in a quiet voice and get down on the floor so we’re on the same level and they can observe me. I never force anything and give them plenty of time to get to know me.

Shanna's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Jerry

Shanna is a sweetie. She has managed to woo my cat, who is dramatically skittish with strangers.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 11, 2025
Ilana

We use Shanna every time we go out of town. My cats love her and I feel so comfortable knowing they are in her care!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 24, 2025
Avram

shanna did a wonderful job taking care of my 15 cats!! she did everything i asked for and i hope she continues to watch over them while im away at work! recommended cat sitter! thanks again Shanna!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 7, 2025
Lisa

As usual, our Schroeder had a great visit with Shanna. She is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2024
Vanessa

Need a reliable cat sitter? Look no further than Shanna! Not only is she thoughtful, but my two cats act like they’re auditioning to be her full-time roommates. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 14, 2024
Jerry

Need a cat sitter? Go with Shanna. :-)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2024
Mary

Shanna is a pleasure to work with. Quick response and confirmation beforehand and daily updates with photos while we were gone. Meowtel is a safe and easy way to make sure your cats are well cared for when you travel and Shanna is a top notch resource.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 4, 2024
Vanessa

Shanna has watched our cat multiple times now. She is very communicative, and connects well with our cat. could not ask for more.

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May 24, 2024
Jerry

Shanna is a wonderful cat sitter. My babies were fine and happy when I returned home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 21, 2024
Richard

Shanna was Professional, detailed, loving, and caring for four Cats who can have some behavioral problems.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 18, 2024
Abigail

Shanna handled our four resident and two foster cats with ease. We were out of town for two whole weeks and I was very nervous to leave our foster cats for the first time, but Shanna was amazing! I love the pictures we received and I felt assured that our kitties were in great hands. she is a true cat person and I 100% would ask her to care for the kitties again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2024
Jilana

Shanna did an excellent job caring for my cat when I was on vacation. Oliver is a shy kitty but she was able to sit and chat with him. I was surprised he even got that close to her. I would definitely recommend Shanna to care for your cat. A+

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 7, 2023
Vanessa

Shanna has been great with our cat. She provides quick responses, has a reliable availability on her calendar, and is great with our cat. Couldn’t ask for more!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 7, 2023
Mary

Shanna did a great job spoiling our cats for a week. She spoils us too with daily reports and photos that relieve any stress related to leaving pets home alone. She even battled an ant invasion and cleaned up after a sick cat (things nobody wants a sitter to encounter) with good humor. She has sat for us before and I do not hesitate to recommend her..

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 22, 2023
Javid

Shanna has babysat our kitties a few times now and is always amazing!! highly recommend

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 4, 2023
Alexandra

we’ve been having Shanna come over for a couple of years now and our cats love her! couldn’t ask for a better sitter. ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 19, 2023
Lisa

As always, Shanna is the best! Communication regarding Schroeder is excellent. We have complete peace of mind when Shanna is watching Schroeder!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 17, 2023
Ryan

Second time using Shanna and she was fantastic with our cat and the updates. Will continue to use Shanna!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 10, 2023
Susan

5 stars as always! Shanna even left a little treat for the cats to enjoy 😊

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 7, 2023
Ava

Shanna was absolutely amazing, she took great care of our babies and sent lots of pictures and updates, it was a huge weight off our shoulders to know that she was taking care of them and we will definitely be reaching out again when we travel next

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2023
Lauren

Shanna is such a wonderul pet sitter - responsive, responsible, and extremely good with our cat!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 24, 2023
Carter

Shanna was great! She took excellent care of my cat. I highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 21, 2023
Michelle

Shanna took care of our 3 kitties and they loved her! Even our shy boy Goose came out right away and cuddled with her. Shanna communicated with me twice a day, sent pictures sand went above and beyond her job. Definitely will use Shanna again !

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 11, 2023
Janet

Shanna took great care of my kitties over the holidays! Thank you so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2023
Lisa

Shanna is the best! We always know Schroeder is in caring hands when we go away!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 29, 2022
John

Shanna was good as always. She is reliable and has been very patient getting to know my smaller cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 20, 2022
Ryan

Shanna was fantastic with our cat Harley. Always gave us a heads up when she was coming and provided plenty of pictures and updates for us! Would highly recommend Shanna.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 16, 2022
Brandi

Shanna was a wonderful sitter for my diabetic cat. I was very nervous trusting someone to administer life saving medication to my cat child. She showed up early for the meet and greet and was very communicative daily for his twice a day feeding and shots. She kept his spirits up while I was gone for a work trip which put me at ease knowing he was well managed. Takes notes of all big and small details so she doesn’t miss anything. Highly recommend if you have an animal with medical conditions.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 15, 2022
Caroline

Shanna was great and would definitely use her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 26, 2022
Amanda

Shanna is wonderful! Attentive, professional and kind. Highly recommend her as a cat sitter. Our cat loves her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 20, 2022
Andrew

My experience was fantastic! I'm a recent MI transplant, alone with my two cats; one is elderly tabby with x2 day meds. The other is a 6 month ginger tabby, I found Shanna's profile would be a perfect choice. The meet and greet went so well that, after the aftershock of quickly getting it done, I had no concerns what so ever that I left my two buddies in perfect hands. Big weight lifted. Shanna was just a fabulous, grounded person. My cats were truly and deservedly spoiled with her visits! I loved our conversation updates along the way! Every pic and text from the site's log was another long distant smile for my visit away. I highly recommend Shanna!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 13, 2022
John

Shanna was great. Would book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 22, 2022
Kamryn

Shanna was the best! Not only did I get fantastic photos of my little dude, but she was very patient with my grumpy cat and made sure he was taken care of in all aspects. I felt so much better knowing she was coming everyday while I was out of town. Will be using her again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2022
Lisa

Shanna is the best cat sitter we have ever had! Schroeder is a shy cat, but Shanna knows just what to do to make him comfortable. She communicates daily, which gives us peace of mind that our fur baby is okay. We are so happy to have found Meowtel and Shanna!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2022
Laura

This is the third time Shanna sits my 2 cats. Everything went perfect, they couldn't have been in better company. I truly recommend Shanna so you get updates with pictures and videos of your cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2021
Hanna

We had Shanna come take care of our cats for the second time, and she was just as amazing as the first time! She is very through and made me feel good knowing our babies were getting some love. I can’t recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2021
Alexandra

I don’t know how many times Shanna has taken care of our kitties at this point, we just trust her implicitly with them and our home. They all love her too even our (wild) baby let’s her pet his head now! We couldn’t ask for a better sitter. Highly recommend!

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

Shanna always does a great job with our two cats. She is tuned into their moods and habits and I am confident that my girls are in good hands whenever we are away from home.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 9, 2021
Genevieve

Whether it is short notice, on a holiday, or for an extended vacation, Shanna has been absolutely AMAZING! She is so kind, takes such wonderful care of our babies, and is so easy to work with. Shanna is the best sitter, and we can't recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 27, 2021
Alexandra

Shanna is amazing. Just so good with our little fur family! She takes care of our home like it’s her own, and I always feel confident that our babies are well cared for.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 31, 2021
Lisa

I was so happy to find Meowtel to care for our Schroeder! Shanna was a fantastic cat sitter! She gave us daily updates and pictures. Most of all, she gave us peace of mind that Schroeder was well taken care of by someone who loves cats! We've already booked her for our next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 17, 2021
Julia

Shanna was communicative, responsible, and went above and beyond to take care of my cats while I was away last weekend. She is great!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 13, 2021
Genevieve

Shanna is absolutely amazing! She took such wonderful care of our babies, and was so kind and thoughtful during her visits. She really went above and beyond taking care of our babies.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
October 5, 2021
Nora

Shanna was absolutely wonderful! She put our minds at ease by sending pictures and videos consistently and kept us updated on how our cats were doing! She was so easy to work with and to communicate with, would highly recommend her to anyone.

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

Shanna took great care of my kitties, and also watered my plants and brought in the mail while we were away. She sent updates almost every day to give us peace of mind that everything was going well.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 10, 2021
Maureen

I just finished our third pet sitting reservation with Shanna and she is wonderful! She sends me pictures and notes every time she’s here and I know my babies are being taken care of with great care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 10, 2021
Alexandra

Shanna is an excellent cat sitter! She kept our cats and our tortoise and our home happy and well cared for.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 21, 2021
Genevieve

Shanna was AWESOME! Very nice, easy to work with, and the cats loved her. She was kind enough to clean up after they had a wild kibble party in our absence. She is excellent, and we can't wait to have her over again!

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

Shanna was amazing and made us feel so much better about leaving our fur-babies behind! She was even able to win over our shyest kitty and sent pictures/videos. :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 25, 2021
Susan

Shanna was great with the cats! I always worry when I have to find a new pet sitter, and this was our first weekend away since moving here. She sent photos and updates after each visit, and gave us the peace of mind knowing our cats were in good hands. We’ve booked Shanna for our next few trips too!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 15, 2021
Laura

This is my second time with Shanna and it was great. I like how she really cares about the cats, not just coming, setting up everything and leave. She listens to all your request and she makes sure the cats are safe in each of her visits and that they have everything they need. My cats are very shy but she went the extra mile and they are starting to feel OK with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 22, 2021
Maureen

Shanna was fantastic!! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. She kept me in the loop with pictures and msgs every day...which was so appreciated. I knew they were in great hands which made my trip that much easier. Thank you Shanna!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 17, 2021
Mary

We have used Meowtel many times but this was our first booking with Shanna. She did not disappoint! Once again, another great experience. She notified me after the visits and sent photos and videos. She even reported getting some cat kisses by day 2 so I knew my kitties were in good hands. Thanks Shanna for a job well done.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 24, 2021
Kate

Shanna was amazing!! Easy to communicate with, on time, and our cats loved her, even our shy guy!! She took great care of my kitties and my home and I would 10/10 recommended her!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 20, 2021
Laura

Shanna was awesome! My cats are very shy and they don't like new people but she managed to get close to them in just 2 days. I received updates on each visit which helped me feel better about how the cats were doing and that things were going OK back home. She followed all my instructions and I recommend her without a doubt. She was also concerned about cleaning so she went the extra mile to clean the litter and the recipients of the cats wet food. She was also very helpful in the meet & greet, being this my first time with Meowtel she asked the right questions so nothing was left out for my cats to be as if I was here with them

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 19, 2021
Meowtel

Shanna is a Cat Sitter in the Oceanside area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

February 11, 2021
Avram

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 15, 2025
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 30, 2025
Susan

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 21, 2025
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 17, 2025
Alicia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 17, 2025
Mary

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 14, 2025
Ava

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2024
Alicia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 31, 2024
Ilana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2024
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 30, 2024
Mary

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 6, 2024
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 4, 2024
Kim

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 18, 2024
Susan

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 22, 2024
Alexandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 19, 2024
Ryan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 31, 2024
Ryan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2024
Alexandra

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 18, 2024
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 8, 2024
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 25, 2024
Kim

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 16, 2024
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 6, 2024
Susan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 27, 2024
Alexandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 22, 2024
Genevieve

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 18, 2024
Jerry

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 23, 2024
Ava

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2023
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 27, 2023
Ryan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2023
Genevieve

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 4, 2023
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 28, 2023
Javid

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 8, 2023
Tim  Amber

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 26, 2023
Amanda

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 19, 2023
Alexandra

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

Shanna's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.10 / 20min $57.15 / 45min
  • Shanna's Holiday Surcharge is 40%
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Shanna's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

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.

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

Vista cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $31.00. 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.

Cattastic Care Vistao'side
5.00 • 93 reviews • From $38.10