Marilee M Emeryville CA Cat Sitter

Marilee M.— In-Home Pet Sitter

Professional & Experienced

"I admire how cats fit into our world on their own terms. Cats don’t speak our language yet manage to communicate quite clearly if you watch closely. They ask only for our respect for them as individuals, and well, maybe some kibble."

About Marilee M.

Hello, my name is Marilee. I have rescued stray street kittens, fostered cats, raised bottle-baby litters, socialized shelter cats, adopted medically fragile elderly cats whose owners have died, raised money for cat spay/neuter programs, and staffed feral cat clinics. Each cat who has touched my life has amazed me. I admire how cats fit into our world on their own terms. Cats don’t speak our language yet manage to communicate quite clearly if you watch closely. They ask only for our respect for them as individuals, and well, maybe, some kibble. I am fortunate now to be professionally retired from 20-plus years as an emergency/critical care credentialed veterinary technician and have even more time available to spend in the company of cats. My Best-Orange-Cat-in-the-World, Sparky, would prefer that I meet any new kitties outside his home and I have to respect his wishes. Working with The Comforted Kitty gives me an opportunity to meet those new cats. I would be honored to meet yours and give them the care and respect that they deserve.

What Clients Say About Marilee M.

“I highly recommend The Comforted Kitty. Our sitter Marilee was awesome. I received detailed messages, photos and videos right after every visit which put my mind at ease when I’m away from my kitty. I appreciate how meticulous and professional she was. The app is also easy to use. Will definitely use their service again!”
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Bam S.
Emeryville
"I've hired the Comforted Kitty a couple of times, and have had an excellent experience each time. Marilee is a fantastic sitter, providing me with regular and detailed updates about my cat. I trust my cat is in good hands with her and the rest of the team."
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Rachel I.
Oakland
"Hi Marilee!! Thanks so much for taking such wonderful care of our kitties and home! We absolutely love your updates and especially to see how happy the kitties are with you!! Thanks so much again for everything! ❤️"
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Kim K.
Berkeley
"Great customer service from both the schedulers and the sitters. Marilee M. took care of my cat with great care. She was even available during the holidays. My cat was very comfortable spending time with Marilee, she was able to administer insulin doses at every visit and sent me photos and videos to update me on how things were going. I would recommend using the Comforted Kitty for any pet sitting needs."
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Micah C.
Berkeley
"We have been using the comforted kitty for a few years and have always been satisfied with our cat sitters. They have great communication, last sitter was Marilee, extremely friendly and leaves great updates. They are a little pricey but they have different pricing options. Generally. I'm happy with them."
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Donna R.
Oakland
"We needed to find a last-minute cat sitter (within the next 3 days) since we were going out of town for a few days. The Comforted Kitty Pet Sitting promptly connected us with Marilee, who came by our house for a 30-min introduction with our two cats prior to our departure. Marilee was very sweet and professional. When she came to cat sit, she provided us with an update and pictures of our cats. The whole process was so effortless and smooth! We're definitely going to use their service again in the future!"
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John S.
Oakland
"Marilee was very professional and compassionate, she took such great care of my cat. I am usually a little worried about my little orange cat when I am out of town but Marilee provided thorough updates and plenty of pictures at every visit and was great with overall communication. It was such a relief to know that my cat was being taken care of by someone who clearly cared so much. My overall experience with her and The Comforted Kitty was a great one and I will be asking for her next time!"
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Shannon B.
Berkeley

Cancellation and Short Notice Policies

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation submitted less than 48 hours, next scheduled sitting is charged

Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Cancellations: Less than 72 hours notice: 25% of deposit forfeited

Short Notice Requests: Less than 48 hours from start of sitting: $20 fee

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