Kitty Kat Pet Sitting Services

David and his team are terrific, we had Lily taking care of our cats and she did an awesome job. Our cats warmed up to Lily quickly and her communication/​daily videos put us at ease. The team tended to all feeding, litter management, and playing/​interacting with the cats. Our cats were very happy/​energetic when we returned home. Highly recommend Kitty Kat Pet Sitting and David/​team, will be a repeat and long term customer to be sure.

David did an amazing job with my kittens. They tend to be skittish around strangers, but the cat whisperer he is managed to keep my kittens on schedule eating eating, he played with them and made them feel comfortable when I couldn’t be there. He showed me wonderful videos of my identical cats individually. Because he knew the difference and made sure each one was looked after. Best sitter I could have ever asked for.

David Owen is the best in the business! Search no more… this man is THE man. He loves my kitties maybe more than I do (especially little Russell who is not for the weak of heart).

David is awesome. Every time we leave town, we leave our fur-​kids at home, knowing that they will be well taken care of by David. He plays with them, cuddles them, feeds them and cleans their litter box. I always love getting photos and videos from him as well.
Once upon a time, we went away for the weekend and left the cats with food and water. It was only 48 hours but when we got back, they had left us a nice little present in a shoe. A few days later they peed on me in my sleep. So yeah… they weren’t happy.
Once we hired David, that never happened again. Now, we come home after even a week, and they’re like «oh hey…» when we walk in the door.

David is the best pet sitter in San Francisco, and I’d argue he’s in the running for best in the world. I needed somebody to watch my cat for a few days, and found David through Unilocal.I’ve used him several times since and am certain I’ll be using his services for many years to come.
Top reasons for recommending David for your pet sitting needs:
1. He is super fast to respond via email or phone.
2. He draws up an official contract reflecting his dates of service and the total charge. It is so nice to have something in writing that confirms everything you’ve agreed upon.
3. He’s truly concerned with the welfare of your furry friend. I’m fortunate that my cat is very healthy, but I have zero doubts if he ever had a medical emergency while in David’s care, David would handle it. That peace of mind is priceless.
4. He might send you videos of your pet while you’re away. Reassuring and highly amusing.

David did an excellent job watching our two cats. When we met him for our meet and greet, he was personable and authentic. He answered all of my questions satisfactorily, and put us at ease before our trip.
Each day we were away, David sent us videos of him interacting with the cats. I believe David really cares for the animals he is watching, and does as much as he can to make them feel comfortable. I will definitely be calling on him for future cat sittings.

David is awesome! He clearly loves cats and is the most conscientious caretaker I’ve ever come across. I found him here on Unilocal — I was going out of town for a couple weeks over christmas. My cat is nearly 20 (!) and I’d finally reached the point where I could no longer ask friends to look in on him. David responded to my email inquiry almost immediately — was super professional — and met me at my house to meet my cat and go through routine — boxes, food, etc. I can’t stress enough how much he genuinely cares for your cat — he knew he would be coming once a day, but since the cat can only eat wet food now, he suggested leaving a bowl in the freezer that he could put out that would be a second meal when it thaws. Cat caught right on and it’s worked fantastic. he also waters plants, moves your car if you need…
My cat is not friendly to anyone but me — but he definitely seems to like David — as evidenced by the videos and pictures I receive every single day with funny comments about «my little guy” — when I was going out of the country, he even switched to facebook messenger vs SMS for the communication — and spent some time before i left practicing :)
can’t rave enough. so glad I found him here.

David provides what I find to be the best cat sitting services. He’s an animal lover and a consummate professional. He’s very thorough in his services and I find my cats in a good mood upon my return. I trust him in my home and with my pets. Communication is clear and professional. I would whole-​hearted recommend his services to new clients.

David came highly recommended by a good friend and cat-​lover. I found him to be a cat-​lover himself and when he first met my 20lb ball of kitty love, they seemed to get along just fine. Now, my cat is old and persnickety and generally crabby especially around strange males but on our first trip David sent me photos and videos of him playing with Java with a long back-​scratcher I had because my cat was hissing at him, oy. I felt bad for David but was very impressed that he had a good attitude about it and was making jokes and seemed to be very experienced. When we got home from the trip that was at least a week I think, Java was happier than he’d ever been before when we’d gone away! I was ecstatic.
The next time we went away I was so happy I had David and happily booked him to watch our cat again. This time, I got texts but there weren’t any videos, just photos, and pretty much the same photo every time — of our cat on the bed. Also, there was no humor-​filled chatting — just something like «sorry each picture is the same but your cat doesn’t do much else». I was surprised, but it was Christmas time and I figured he was busy.
When we got home, the place was a mess. Weird lights I never use were turned on even though I left particular lights on just like I did the last time which were never changed then. My litter genie was all used up and empty of a bag or anything though I’d left a brand new bag in there when we left for about 10 days. I thought that was really strange since David said he liked to use the little garbage bags and take the waste out every day — so I left the little garbage bags for him — a full box — and they were all gone too. The litter box was full. The bathtub where my cat gets his favorite water from was dirty and bone dry, like the water hadn’t been turned on for at least a couple of days (we always leave it dripping for him since he’s on urinary health food that makes him thirsty).
Beyond that, my Britta water pitcher was also bone dry which I thought was so odd! It just seemed like no care was taken at all. And of course, my cat was in a terrible mood, crying and crying, beside himself. I was really surprised and didn’t know what to do!
My friend encouraged me to tell David about it since she knew him to be very conscientious so I did and found out that he wasn’t even at my house but had one of his assistants who didn’t know my cat, come to sit with him. He also told me that people rave about this assistant. He was very apologetic, though, and offered me a partial refund and said he would personally take care of the cat sitting for me from now on. I thought fine, I’ll give him another chance, especially if it’s going to be David doing the sitting.
The weird thing is, months later I asked if I could get my key back since I had a friend coming to stay and only one spare key. I gave David an update on Java that he was getting old and a little arthritic but still loved to play and was his same feisty self and looking forward to having him sit again and I got the strangest response from a man I thought I had a personable relationship with:
«Based on your comments below and prior conversations, this will conclude our
business relationship. I don’t believe that I or my assistants are qualified
to care for Java since he should be under medical supervision while you are
away.»
When I asked for clarification on what he meant he simply repeated this and gave me quotes from his website that mentioned aggressive or infirm or destructive animals, which is not what I would say about my cat.
I don’t care if a cat sitter would rather not deal with my old crabby cat who sometimes pees outside the box. But I felt like David was somehow angry with me and I couldn’t understand why. I swear I was not tripping when I say that the time his assistant watched my cat it was horrible and nothing like the first time when David was there.
I still think David is great with cats and a really fun sitter. I am writing this because I think some people may want to check if David is using a substitute to sit for you and might want to be sure you and your pet have met that person first.

This is a long overdue review. David has been taking care of my cat for the past year and he has been nothing but amazing!
I’ve had 2 other sitters in the past because of moving. It’s really clear when someone is doing this for the love of animal and is dependable. When I was gone, I don’t worry about my cat, and updates just comes regularly and I continue to enjoy my vacation.
His updates are also what convinces me that David just loves what he is doing. I’ve had one cat sitter where the updates they sent was extremely routined. In his updates, it’s so clear that my cat loves him (and my cat is the shyest cat ever!).
I am also very forgetful, and has forgotten to leave my check. He trusts me to send him a check that arrives after the visits. All in all, he’s someone I trust and can depend on!

If I could give 10 stars I would.
We have a a bit of a unique situation with our cats as they eat at specific times, and like to eat a specific way.
David has been incredibly accommodating. Making sure he comes in within their normal eating window, giving them specific portions, and in a specific pattern. He also sends us pics and videos of the kitties while we’re away. And always making sure to update us about anything else that may be going on.
One time he even provided them with food on his own dime as we’d miscounted the amount of cans he’d need. Never even charged us for it.
David has a heart of gold, and is incredibly attentive to our needs. I recommend him to anyone and everyone.

David (and his assistants) have helped with my cat many times. While some times have gone seamlessly there have been others where a miscommunication has caused great stress. The benefit of a reliable cat sitter is, well, that they are reliable! I have had a couple experiences that were definitely cause for concern. I think most of the issues stem from David not communicating with his assistants about how things work for each client. I would want to know about these issues if I was a new client so I thought it was worth posting.

Simply the best.
David is a cat whisperer. I get peace of mind knowing he’s keeping my fat cat Leo company whenever I’m out of town. The best part is that David texts me video clips of them playing while I am gone!!! It’s such a relief to see my baby boy happily purring in Davids arms, and giving him the Love Eyes he usually only gives me.
No, no, I’m not feeling jealous at all… ;) haha
I have 100% trust in David. It’s clear that he LOVES cats, so you don’t need to worry about how your cat will be treated when you’re not there. You know, the scary idea of «Sure this person SEEMS nice, but maybe they’re a meanie to my cat when I’m gone» ??? Not an issue with David. I see from the videos that he sends me just how relaxed and happy my cat is.
Thank you David!

I have been using David as a cat sitter for quite some time now and I have to say he is a really great sitter and I am very grateful for his services. My travel schedule tends to change quite a bit and he has been very flexible and accommodating and this makes my life a lot easier when traveling and worrying about my cat sitting needs. I also find that when I come back from my trip my cats are incredibly calm and relaxed, possibly more than when I am home normally. I highly recommend David as a cat sitter.

We moved to SF in August and since we have no family or close friends here, we really needed to find someone to care for our kitty, Irony. I read several reviews and decided that David was the man. He came over for a meet and greet prior to the first sitting and Irony took to him immediately. This was back in October and we have used David’s services on many occasions since.
We just returned from a week away and it was so reassuring knowing that Irony was in good hands. Irony was brushed out and smelled great too!

I can’t believe I haven’t already written a review for David. This is certainly long overdue.
David is spectacular. I have been using his services for about a year now. I initially hired David in a pinch. I had called around to some other cat sitters and no one had availability or were taking in new clients. I took a chance on David since I didn’t see a whole lot of reviews and I’m glad I did.
My cat was very sick and I needed someone to come to our house to administer his medication, etc. when I had to be gone for a weekend. I couldn’t just board my cat. I got a good vibe off David from our phone call. He seems really genuine about his love for cats and I can tell my cat would be in good hands.
My cat gets very sad and is very needy so whenever I am away on vacation or have to travel home, I hire David. That is literally every holiday. David is always available and very flexible in his schedule and accommodates my needs every time even if I call him last minute.
David will always do whatever you need him to when he is at your place. If you need him to pick up your mail or packages and bring them inside your home, he will. He will turn on the lights to make it look like your place is being lived in and not empty. He will water your plants. He stays and plays with your cat and will send text message updates if you ask him to.
David is so affordable too. I’ve spoken to other people who pay more for their sitter and I just can’t be happier. It also helps that my cat loves him too.
Thank you so much David for everything. You really put me at ease when I have to go away. I know my cat is in good hands. I still can’t believe you never leave town over the holidays because you are always available… you definitely deserve to take a vacation soon!

Still a ⁵⁄₅ and still SO happy with David. I left suddenly due to a family emergency and then my husband had to end up flying out to meet me a few days later for an additional 7 days. I emailed David in a panic and he was so nice and said he was able to come over during the week. It was so sudden that I really didn’t have time to plan and my husband only knew to leave out a check for him. David was able to come in and fulfill the needs of our kitties without me having to do any prep… it took a huge load off of my mind in an already trying time.
Also, my husband had left wet clothes and our sheets/​towels in the washer and we were not getting back home until late night on a Sunday and we didn’t have any other sheets in the home that I would have been able to put on our head when I arrived home. Andy was so sweet and when I explained the situation he agreed to switch over the laundry to the dryer for us… and he ever folded the sheets/​towels… which was totally unexpected and unnecessary but I can’t express my appreciation.
I truly can’t say enough good things about David. His rates are reasonable, he is neat and tidy, and the cats I come home to are always safe and happy. If you need reliable, David is your guy!

David is awesome :)
After deciding it was poor form to continue asking my friends to cat sit given the ridiculous parking situation in the lower haight, I frantically searched for a cat sitter at the last minute. Everyone I called on Unilocal was booked, but one of them directed me to David.
Although a little hesitant to leave my kitten in the hands of someone who was, as of then, unlisted with no reviews, I called David to hopefully set up a meet and greet/​key exchange time. Even though he was out of town, he was more than willing to fit me in the next day when he got back to exchange keys. Rock!
It’s been almost two years, and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve never had any issues whatsoever booking with David anywhere from several months to several days in advance, and he’s very accessible over email, text, or phone.
He’s super tidy. Love that my apartment is always cleaner than when I left it. We even bought a little sweeper set because the first time we noticed he used the super stank one that was hanging out getting no love from me… oopsies.
It’s so nice to be able to go on vacation knowing your kitty is in good hands. No more constant meowing when I get back tired and jet lagged ;)

I went two weeks in France to see my family during holidays so I needed someone to take care of my kitties and I was very happy to find David !
He made a great job and my kitties were healthy and happy when I come home.
David really like his job and like to have good time with your pet.

I used David’s services for the second time over Thanksgiving, and I’m SO happy with everything. I have 2 kitties, and one is a little difficult (picky about the litter box, needs medication). I came home to two very happy cats, and a clean litter box! It makes me so relieved that I don’t have to drag them to the vet every time I go out of town (makes my wallet happier, too).
I know my cats are in great hands with David when I’m gone, and highly recommend his services. I appreciate his text and email updates/​confirmations, as well; they are a testament to how professional and passionate he is. I think he’s flexible with last minute reservations, but you should try to book in advance — he’s popular!