I'm Jess
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I'm Jess
Cat Sitting in Altadena, CA
I also TNR (trap, neuter, return) feral cats regularly and sometimes find friendly ones to adopt out. I love how cats express their personalities and I follow their lead. If they want to play, I love giving them some exercise with their favorite toys. I'm also happy to take it slower and let them get to know me on their own schedule. I care for your cats' health and safety obsessively... I'm a lifelong cat lady! My childhood cat Figaro taught me how to care for cats and also endured silly things like me dressing him up. These days, I'm cat mom of 2, brother and sister Theo and Dottie. My husband and I also foster cats regularly. We've hosted at least 20 cats. It's so rewarding to help them find the perfect forever families.
I also TNR (trap, neuter, return) feral cats regularly and sometimes find friendly ones to adopt out. I love how cats express their personalities and I follow their lead. If they want to play, I love giving them some exercise with their favorite toys. I'm also happy to take it slower and let them get to know me on their own schedule. I care for your cats' health and safety obsessively. If they tend to dash out an open door, I will ensure that every door and window is closed after I arrive and before I depart.
This work takes a high level of your trust and I take that seriously. I'm comfortable with administering and tracking any medication your cat may need. I love leaving notes on how visits go as well so you know what we were up to while you were gone! :) I am fully vaccinated and happy to wear a mask upon your request. I can also disinfect any surfaces before I leave.
I'm an event planner by day, and besides cuddling with my kitties, I also enjoy hiking, scuba diving, going to concerts, and reading sci-fi and fantasy novels. I love having a dive trip on the calendar. As far as logistics, my neighborhood preferences are Altadena, Pasadena, La Canada, Glendale, Eagle Rock, Sierra Madre, and Arcadia. I can't wait to meet you and your kitties! Please let me know if you have any questions.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love showing cats love and affection and giving them comfort while their humans are away! My own cats are lap hogs, but I love showing cats attention in whichever way they prefer.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Ask about how a sitter would spend their session with your cat. After all the “chores” are done, I love to engage with your kitty. I’d also pay attention to the questions that the sitter asks you.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I keep an eye out for potential hazards on my visit, like string, hair bands, or other things kitties might have found while you were gone. My childhood cat has a close call with string, so I take that very seriously. I also double check all doors and windows before I leave.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jess is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Selena
August 29, 2025
My coven of cats luvvvv Jess. She knows each of their personalities, takes deliberate care to make sure they all attention and send the BEST UPDATES EVER!
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Louisa
December 27, 2024
I had an amazing experience with Jess! From the meet and greet to her last visit she was friendly, quick to respond to messages and wonderful with the cats. I looked over during our meet and greet and one of my cats had already crawled into her arms! During the visit Jess sent my partner and I wonderful pictures and videos, alongside thorough daily updates. I especially appreciated how she gave equal attention to both cats, even though one of them is less outgoing than the other. My partner and I both felt our cats were safe, cared for and loved while we were away, I would hire Jess again in a heartbeat!
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Rayna
September 6, 2024
Jess was an AMAZING sitter for my moody and particular cat. It’s hard for just anyone to make him happy but by the end of the visits Jess had won him over, which I could see from all the photo/video updates I got. I had peace of mind my whole trip and it makes me happy that my cat made a new friend. Jess also followed all my instructions perfectly and made sure my cat was comfortable and safe during the heat wave while I was gone. I would highly recommend Jess!!
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Allison
February 23, 2025
This was our second time booking Jess and our cats did so well with her! She played, gave meds, and shared videos and pics which we appreciated so much.
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Kat
February 19, 2025
Jess was catastic sitter! She even got our shy girl to come out and say hi! I would definitely book her in the future.
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Melissa
December 5, 2024
Jess was great with our kitties, and even mastered giving our senior kitty all her meds!
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Drop in visits rates
Jess's is 10%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Jess's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Altadena cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $34.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Selena
August 29, 2025
My coven of cats luvvvv Jess. She knows each of their personalities, takes deliberate care to make sure they all attention and send the BEST UPDATES EVER!
Louisa
December 27, 2024
I had an amazing experience with Jess! From the meet and greet to her last visit she was friendly, quick to respond to messages and wonderful with the cats. I looked over during our meet and greet and one of my cats had already crawled into her arms! During the visit Jess sent my partner and I wonderful pictures and videos, alongside thorough daily updates. I especially appreciated how she gave equal attention to both cats, even though one of them is less outgoing than the other. My partner and I both felt our cats were safe, cared for and loved while we were away, I would hire Jess again in a heartbeat!
Rayna
September 6, 2024
Jess was an AMAZING sitter for my moody and particular cat. It’s hard for just anyone to make him happy but by the end of the visits Jess had won him over, which I could see from all the photo/video updates I got. I had peace of mind my whole trip and it makes me happy that my cat made a new friend. Jess also followed all my instructions perfectly and made sure my cat was comfortable and safe during the heat wave while I was gone. I would highly recommend Jess!!
Allison
February 23, 2025
This was our second time booking Jess and our cats did so well with her! She played, gave meds, and shared videos and pics which we appreciated so much.
Kat
February 19, 2025
Jess was catastic sitter! She even got our shy girl to come out and say hi! I would definitely book her in the future.
Melissa
December 5, 2024
Jess was great with our kitties, and even mastered giving our senior kitty all her meds!
Molly
December 1, 2024
Jess was again great with our funny sisters. She is thoughtful and helped in two unexpected challenges (matted fur and hairball!)
Selena
November 4, 2024
This is the second time Jess has looked after my scaredy cats and they actually come out & hang with her!
Marisa
July 22, 2024
Jess is the PURRRRRfect cat sitter! This was the first time I’ve left my fur baby with a sitter and it was such a fabulous experience. Jess gave me daily updates with adorable photos and videos and I could just tell that my cat, CC, was feeling all of the love while we were away. Having Jess take care of CC gave me such peace of mind on my vacation. 100% highly recommend!!
April
October 1, 2025
Jess has become a trusted cat sitter for my two cats. She takes great care of my cats while I’m gone and is great with communicating updates and sending photos/videos of her visit.
Kate
September 5, 2023
Jess is the best! She was completely professional, paid attention to all my many details, and updated us regularly. Best of all, you can tell she genuinely loves cats! We have a tricky situation with our 2 cats who don't quite get along yet and Jess made sure to give each one the attention it needed. One of our cats is still a kitten and has a lot of energy, but Jess was an expert and knew how to play with her. Our older cat needs daily medication and Jess handled that like a pro. On top of that our older cat also had just gone to the vet and wasn't feeling well right before our trip. But I felt so comfortable leaving her in the care of Jess, which is saying a lot. We came back from our trip to an impeccable apartment and could tell our cats were very well taken care of. I couldn't have asked for a better caretaker! We're so happy to have found Jess.
Andreas
July 16, 2024
Jess is a very reliable person and she truly loves cats. Usually my cats ignore me for a while when i come back after a trip, because they are upset that i left. This time, they had a good replacement during my time away. I will book Jess again at any time.
Sophia
February 17, 2024
Jess is our kitties’ new best friend - we love her updates, photos & videos, and all the attention she gives to our wild crew of 4! She gives them lots of playtime, cuddles, one on one attention, and is thorough about our elder kitty’s medication. We look forward to booking her again for future travels!
Catie
November 28, 2023
Jess was great! I looked forward to the updates I would get from her everyday that would entail a detailed write up of her visit, how my cat was, if he wanted to play/cuddle etc! I was able to focus on my trip with the peace of mind of knowing that my cat was in caring hands 😌💗
Sophia
November 12, 2023
Jess was so sweet and attentive with our kitties!! They took to her right away, even our shy guy 😻 We have an older kitty who is a little grumpy and needs extra attention and medication, Jess took great care of her and was so attuned to her needs and bouts of grumpiness!! As a fellow Catsitter, I’m picky about my kitties’ care and she really nailed it! We’ll definitely be booking her again soon!
Sophia
January 25, 2025
Jess is the best!! 😻 We continue to hire her to look after our 4 cats because they truly adore her - they get lots of playtime and cuddles and she gives each of them the unique attention they crave. When we get home, they aren’t starved for attention, so we know they get lots of great social time in Jess’s care. We hate leaving our gang, but we know they are in the best hands and will be loved and cared for while we’re away!
Gargi
This month
Jess has watched our 3 cats many times and we always book her first when we have travel. She is wonderful with out kitties, very communicative, and just so lovely in general. Definitely book her - she's the best!
Laurel
July 17, 2024
Jess is doing a great job with my two cats when I have to travel for work. She cleans up after these messy eaters, everything is in great shape when I get home. She send great updates with photos and videos. she gives Rocky lots of attention, and while my shy guy Smudge hasn’t come out from hiding for her yet, he isn’t hiding when I get home- which hasn’t happened with any other sitters. I think Jess is winning Smudge over.
Allison
October 8, 2024
Jess was communicative and clearly knew what she was doing! We felt so relieved knowing our cats were in her capable hands.
Molly
April 4, 2024
Jess was an amazing cataker! She was immediately responsive to our inquiry and lovely at our meet and greet. She kept us updated on our kitties and they were very grateful for her care and attention.
Christina
This month
Gina
March 24, 2026
Christina
February 2, 2026
Selena
December 21, 2025
Gina
September 30, 2025
Sophia
September 20, 2025
Ria
September 10, 2025
Stefano
August 10, 2025
Gina
August 6, 2025
Sonia
July 19, 2025
Michael
July 13, 2025
Gina
July 7, 2025
Lauren
July 7, 2025
Christina
July 2, 2025
Gargi
June 25, 2025
Laurel
June 16, 2025
Gina
May 23, 2025
Michael
May 22, 2025
Michael
April 28, 2025
Christina
April 28, 2025
Gina
March 25, 2025
Gargi
March 16, 2025
April
February 24, 2025
Gina
February 3, 2025
Christina
February 3, 2025
Rachel
December 27, 2024
Molly
December 24, 2024
we are so grateful to have Jess take care of our girls!
Michael
December 10, 2024
Laurel
December 8, 2024
Zoe
December 8, 2024
Jess is a pleasure to work with, and I came home to happy and healthy cats! Will definitely be booking her again!
Gerin
December 2, 2024
Michael
November 26, 2024
April
November 22, 2024
Michael
November 4, 2024
Christina
October 30, 2024
Gina
September 24, 2024
Laurel
August 28, 2024
Selena
August 11, 2024
Gina
August 6, 2024
Laurel
August 4, 2024
Laurel
August 2, 2024
Michael
July 23, 2024
Michael
July 8, 2024
Michael
June 25, 2024
Laurel
May 17, 2024
Jeff
February 10, 2024
Michael
February 3, 2024
Michael
December 19, 2023
Michael
December 4, 2023
Michael
September 18, 2023
Michael
September 9, 2023
Michael
August 31, 2023
everything worked out great. Jess provided pics and updates with each visit. thank you Jess!
Michael
August 27, 2023
Jess has been fantastic with our cats. She sends pictures and updates on how they are doing. In a very short time our cats have come to trust her.
Meowtel
May 11, 2023
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