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Samiya S.

South Of Market, San Francisco, CA

3 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 cat.

Prices include all fees.

Samiya can care for

Cats

Availability

I have plenty of time to spend with your cats! I am available on weekdays, weekends, and holidays from 9am to 3pm. Please feel free to message me to request other times.

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About Samiya S.

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When caring for your furbabies, I treat them with the same love and affection as my own cats. I devote my full attention to your cats and their needs the entire time. I follow your instructions closely and maintain the routines your cats prefer so they feel safe and settled. I also make sure I leave everything just as I found it.

Information Samiya S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your cats have any special needs or unique preferences. I would be happy to make sure your furry friends have everything they need.

A typical day

I customize every visit to your cat's age and personality. For kittens and active cats, I bring out wand toys and kicker toys for high-energy play sessions. I also enjoy training them to do tricks or hiding treats around the home to stimulate their natural hunting instincts, reduce stress, and prevent boredom. For shy or senior cats, I let them set the pace for all interactions. I also focus on what makes them feel safe, whether that means gentle petting, calm grooming sessions, or quiet lap time.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Samiya S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I treat your cats like my own 🩶

Cat care experience

I'm an animal lover who treats your furbabies like they're my own. I have several years of experience caring for cats and kittens of all ages and personalities. I have fostered multiple cats and kittens through The Dancing Cat and Chicago Cat Rescue, including kittens as young as 4 weeks old. I'm great at socializing kittens, teaching cats tricks, managing multi-cat households with different needs—and most importantly, making sure your furry friends feel loved. My own cats have trained me to be reliable, detail-oriented, and attentive to their unique needs ranging from adhering to a specific feeding routine, to administering a variety of medications, to ensuring they receive ample playtime and affection. I know new people can be stressful for cats so I bring a calm, patient, and nurturing presence to help them feel safe. My goal is to go above and beyond for your cats!

Reviews

Noor S.
Aug 10, 2026

Samiya is dependable, responsible, and knowledgeable when it comes to caring for cats. Since getting her first cat, she has developed a strong understanding of cat behavior through extensive research, careful observation, and years of hands-on experience. She is attentive to cats’ individual personalities, body language, routines, and preferences, and understands that every cat has different needs. She maintains a consistent feeding schedule and pays close attention to eating habits, noticing when a cat has not eaten and taking steps to encourage them to do so. She also understands how particular cats can be about their environment and accommodates their preferences, whether that means providing fresh water from a fountain or adjusting her approach based on a cat’s temperament. Above all, Samiya is gentle, patient, and attentive. She genuinely cares about cats and takes their comfort, well-being, and safety seriously.

Faten S.
Jul 26, 2026

I can't recommend Samiya highly enough as a pet sitter! She's fantastic with cats, and has additional experience with fish, birds, and bunnies. She's been an animal lover her entire life, genuinely curious about animals, learning their likes, dislikes, and quirks rather than treating them as one-size-fits-all. That attention shows in everything she does. She's fostered numerous kittens, often juggling several at once with different personalities and needs, and has always adapted her home and routine to make sure each one was properly cared for. She's comfortable giving medication, and has managed pets with ongoing health issues like recurrent eye ulcers, pink eye, and urinary tract blockages, so she's not fazed by animals who need extra care. She also has experience bringing in a second kitten to a home that already has a cat. She navigated this with grace, giving both cats attention and taking it slowly to ensure neither cat was stressed. What stands out most is her patience and observation. She once noticed her own cat acting slightly off and caught it early enough to get him proper care. Another time, she noticed her cat liked napping on top of a shelf, so she moved his bed up there; now that's one of his favorite spots. She pays attention in a way that most people don't, and adjusts to what the animal actually wants, not just what's convenient. She's also extremely reliable. She's always on time, and she'll make it a priority to be there for the pet and the owners, as she understands how important pets are in our lives. Owners can expect detailed updates and adorable photos throughout, since she follows instructions closely and communicates well. She goes above and beyond every time, and any cat (or fish, bunny, or bird) in her care would be safe, comfortable, and genuinely looked after.

Maddy H.
Jul 24, 2026

If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and attuned to your cat, Samiya is simply the best! She is a lovely and warm person, but more than anything, she’s a cat lover through and through. Samiya has a genuine affection and care for cats, which makes her incredibly attentive to cats’ moods and needs. To top it off, she is an excellent communicator, always clear and consistently prompt.

About Samiya S.

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

When caring for your furbabies, I treat them with the same love and affection as my own cats. I devote my full attention to your cats and their needs the entire time. I follow your instructions closely and maintain the routines your cats prefer so they feel safe and settled. I also make sure I leave everything just as I found it.

Information Samiya S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your cats have any special needs or unique preferences. I would be happy to make sure your furry friends have everything they need.

A typical day

I customize every visit to your cat's age and personality. For kittens and active cats, I bring out wand toys and kicker toys for high-energy play sessions. I also enjoy training them to do tricks or hiding treats around the home to stimulate their natural hunting instincts, reduce stress, and prevent boredom. For shy or senior cats, I let them set the pace for all interactions. I also focus on what makes them feel safe, whether that means gentle petting, calm grooming sessions, or quiet lap time.

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Samiya S.

South Of Market, San Francisco, CA

3 reviews