Cat Sitters in Santa Monica, CA

Melanie

Melanie was wonderful. She sent lots of pictures and videos of our pup, showing she was truly engaged and putting our dog’s well being as her priority. We returned to a spotless home, with sheets and towels washed and everything in perfect order. Melanie is exactly who we were looking for in a sitter and we hope to have her back!

Declan

Declan communicated clearly in the run up to the sit and throughout. We couldn’t meet in person before hand but FaceTimed to run through timings etc. our Labrador was very chilled on our return and the house was immaculate too! I hope the next time Declan housesits the weather will be better so that he can enjoy the hot tub etc without a storm! Thank you Declan

Kristen

My pet Mitzi loved Kristen. Kristen kept me well informed while I was gone. She was attentive to Mitzi's needs.

Nathan

Nate is terrific with my kitty - she adores him and I can count on him.

Andrea

It was great having Andrea care for Tucker and Tinkerbell. You can tell immediately that Andrea truly loves taking care of animals. She offered some great suggestions about homemade dog food and supplements for Tucker's health and vitality. Andrea took great care of Tucker and Tinkerbell and the house. She is responsive and communicative which always helps when making arrangements for someone to house sit and then being out of town. I knew Tucker and Tinkerbell were in good hands and had peace of mind being away from the house! I highly recommend Andrea and would like to connect with her again for future house-sitting opportunities.

miranda

Miranda was great. Easy to get in touch with us and worked with us to make our trip work for our family.

Nuria

Nuria was absolutely amazing! She is so calming and has an incredible energy. She was so easy to communicate with and made us feel at ease our whole trip. She sent us lots of videos and pictures with adorable narrations and really made us feel that our cat Boots was being so well taken care of. I recommend using Nuria for your home and pet sitting needs, she is the best :) 🙌🏼

Jess

We were so relaxed and happy to know that our puppy's were in such great hands. We go beautiful photos daily, updates, photos of their adventures and much more. When we arrived home, our home was spotless and even cleaner than we left it. We highly recommend Jess and Daniel for any sit you may consider.

Tawnya

I felt really lucky to have scored Tawnya to sit sort of last minute! It worked out great that she was in the area, available, and as it turns out, a super sitter. She was really responsible about getting in touch for a "get to know you" phone call and reassured me that she was ready and able to jump into the sit without a house tour and just the welcome guide. She is obviously a pro and was happy to do her work at the dining room table, while competing with the cats trying to lounge on her keyboard! She was was very self sufficient, sent happy cat pics, and left the house in perfect condition. I highly recommend Tawnya and would be happy to have her back anytime!

Sammi

Sammi, did a great job watching Penny. She was very communicative and asked lots of questions to make sure she was aware of all the dogs needs. Sammi sent pics and updates throughout my time away which was much appreciated. The house was spotless upon my return and Penny was a happy camper.

Jocelyn

Jocelyn was so communicative, trustworthy and respectful. Super tidy! I would welcome her back to my home any time and highly recommend her!

Kym & Devan

It was my pleasure to host Kym and her family. They were easy to communicate with and so considerate. They took good care of my home and my pet, and they kept me updated while I was away. The boys are so well mannered and absolutely adorable! I'd happily put my home in their care anytime. I look forward to hosting their stay again!

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Sarah

It was a pleasure having Maggie and her family look after Bella. They kept me well informed whilst I was away and Bella was clearly having a good time. The house was lovely and tidy when I returned with all the bedding and towels washed and the bed re-made which was really helpful.

BERNADETTE

Gabrielle and I had an initial Face-Time call prior to my sit date as I do with all of my potential sitters.  Once it was decided that she would be doing the sit, she graciously agreed to come a week before my departure to meet my cats and review the specifics of their routine.

She texted me to advise she had arrived the day of the sit (as I had left earlier in the morning) and sent me updates during the week and photos of my 'boys' looking very content.

When I returned home late in the evening after my trip, I found that Gabrielle had left my home just as tidy, clean and organized as I had left it.  (And my cats were relaxed and happy.) Since I returned home later than I had anticipated, it was a nice welcome home.

Needless to say, I would highly recommend Gabrielle for anyone looking for a dependable and caring sitter.  I would also not hesitate to have her back to care for my cats and my home again in the future.

Cat Sitting FAQs

Is it better to board cats or leave at home?

Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.

How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?

At least 29.99 per visit, $40/week per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.

What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?

Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!