Cats With Jazz - Bay Area Cat Sitter
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I'm Jazz

A cat sitter in Berkeley, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
255 REVIEWS

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I'm Jazz | Cat Sitting in Berkeley, CA

Welcome to the Cats With Jazz family! I’m Jazz—a lifelong cat owner, professional in-home cat sitter, and advocate for feline care. Cats have shaped my world from the moment I rescued my first, Stripie, at the age of five. Since then, they’ve inspired not just a personal love, but also a career dedicated to their well-being. If you’re reading this, I know you share that same love for your feline family, and I’m here to provide them with the care and attention they deserve while you’re away. Currently, I share my home with three incredible rescue cats—Biggie, Sweetie, and Dottie—who keep life entertaining and full of love. If you live in the East Bay, you might have even seen me walking Sweetie and Dottie, my inseparable mother-daughter pair. I’m also fostering three wonderful cats who were surrendered to shelters—Nina, Cleo, and Socks—helping them prepare for their forever homes. When I’m not working with cats, I enjoy reading, visiting the Berkeley Aquatic Park, and studying all things feline behavior and health. My passion for cats extends beyond my home; I’ve transported cats for rescues, fostered countless kittens, pregnant queens, senior and special-needs cats, and partnered with shelters to save at-risk, ill, and injured cats and kittens. These experiences have taught me patience, compassion, and an unwa...

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

While I've been caring for cats for over 17 years, August 2021 marked a turning point—I transformed my love for cats into a fulfilling profession. With a lifelong bond with cats and diverse experience in their various life stages and medical needs, I bring a wealth of knowledge. I have owned cats since the age of 5, and have cared for hundreds. From personal ownership to owning and operating Cats With Jazz, LLC, to collaborations with rescues, your cats are entrusted to capable and caring hands. I will treat your cats with the same love and care as if they are my own, while also respecting and caring for them as your cherished companions. As a professional cat sitter, I tailor each visit to your kitty's unique needs and routines. I continue to pursue relevant higher education to provide the best possible care for all of my kitty friends.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love connecting with fellow cat lovers, forging special bonds with them and their kitties, and providing support to cat owners in need. It's a privilege to have such special, lifelong relationships with cats and their parents. My aim is to offer peace of mind to clients, and to be a knowledgeable provider in your cat's care team as I observe all behaviors, personality traits, and history relating to your cats. Since starting my journey as a professional cat sitter, our cat-loving family has flourished. The community of cat owners, lovers, and enthusiasts we've cultivated fills my heart with gratitude and joy. I look forward to welcoming more cats and their owners into this warm circle in the future! Serving you and your cats is a true privilege, and I'm sincerely thankful for the trust you place in me for their love and care.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I was fortunate to take care of 19-year-old Liem, who is one of the sweetest seniors that I've been privileged to care for. Liem had severe CKD and needed to be closely monitored to ensure he was eating, drinking, and using the litter box daily. Despite the difficulty behind health issues, he was a simple cat who loved simple things. He and I would spend hours in his backyard together, watching hummingbirds fly through flowers and trees while the sun rose and set. When he was tired, he'd sleep in my lap or on my chest. He passed in January 2022, though I still think of him every day and cherish those moments.

Jazz's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
James

Jazz is always a fantastic caretaker of our cats who goes above and beyond. She is the best on the app!

Meowtel-verified reservation
January 10, 2025
Badri

Extremely reliable & flexible. I would pick Jazz before anyone else!

Meowtel-verified reservation
January 8, 2025
Ethan

Jazz took amazing care of our cats while we were out of the country and we cannot recommend her highly enough! We had scheduled with her way in advance and she took the initiative to reach out as we approached our departure date to schedule a meet and greet. Jazz came to the meet and greet prepared with a list of key questions about our cats, their needs, and their routine and took notes on everything. While we were gone Jazz sent us detailed updates after each visit with great pictures of both cats. It was such a relief knowing that the cats were in such good care with Jazz that we got to completely enjoy our vacation.

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Jazz on Jan 13, 2025 "Ethan—thank you for the glowing and detailed review! I'm grateful to have been able to offer you peace of mind during your vacation, and I enjoyed every second with Frankie and Felix. I can’t wait to see the boys again!"
January 7, 2025
Nabila

Jazz is the BEST. We have been hiring her over and over and she does the most purrrfect job every time!

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Jazz on Jan 13, 2025 "Thank you for the love and support, Nabila! Every day I spend with chatty Lily is a great one. I look forward to seeing her again this year!"
January 7, 2025
Lee

Jazz is really great with our cat and genuinely cares for her. She also takes the best photos so we know our cat is doing well! 😸

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Jazz on Jan 9, 2025 "Thank you, Lee! Guen is an absolute sweetheart, and I love spending time with her (and her thumbs). I’m glad you enjoy the updates and photos—it’s a joy to capture her silly purr-sonality!"
January 5, 2025
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Jazz's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Inhalers

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Berkeley cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $41.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Cats With Jazz - Bay Area Cat Sitter
5.00 • 255 reviewsFrom $53.00