I'm Jillian
Pampered Purrs Kitten To Super Senior
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I'm Jillian
Cat Sitting in Marina Del Rey, CA
Cats have shaped my life since I was 12, when I raised my first cat and found my calling. When she developed kidney disease at 14, I became her full-time medical caregiver: subcutaneous fluids, multiple medications, round-the-clock attentiveness. That experience taught me what real feline care looks like, and I never looked back.
Since then, I’ve logged countless hours of drop-ins and overnights across LA’s westside. Caring for cats, however complex their needs, gives me a profound sense of purpose.
What I Specialize In
My niche is high-touch, complex-care cats: subcutaneous fluids, insulin injections, oral and compounded medications, chemotherapy protocols, and neonatal kittens. I’m comfortable with every temperament and background. If your cat is perfectly healthy and just needs love, play, and companionship while you’re away, they get that same standard of care... My Story
Cats have shaped my life since I was 12, when I raised my first cat and found my calling. When she developed kidney disease at 14, I became her full-time medical caregiver: subcutaneous fluids, multiple medications, round-the-clock attentiveness. That experience taught me what real feline care looks like, and I never looked back.
Since then, I’ve logged countless hours of drop-ins and overnights across LA’s westside. Caring for cats, however complex their needs, gives me a profound sense of purpose.
What I Specialize In
My niche is high-touch, complex-care cats: subcutaneous fluids, insulin injections, oral and compounded medications, chemotherapy protocols, and neonatal kittens. I’m comfortable with every temperament and background. If your cat is perfectly healthy and just needs love, play, and companionship while you’re away, they get that same standard of care.
Why Pet Parents Trust Me
I’ve spent years with cats who need specialist-level attention, whether that’s medical, behavioral, or simply particular about routine. I read feline body language, respect boundaries, and build trust at each cat’s own pace. Whether your cat greets me at the door or watches from across the room, I meet them where they are.
I hold myself to the standard I’d want as a pet parent hiring a sitter: trustworthy, detail-oriented, fully invested.
Every visit includes a light tidy at no extra charge: clean bowls, fresh water, plant watering. I wear gloves and shoe covers to keep your home spotless.
Little About Me
I’m based in Marina del Rey and love serving cats across the westside. My goal every visit is simple: your cat feels completely at home, loved, and looked after.
I may not respond instantly. I’m often giving another cat my full, undivided attention, exactly the standard you can expect for yours.
Choosing the Right Visit Length
Affectionate, connection-craving cats do best with 45 to 60 minute drop-ins. Cats with separation anxiety, complex medical needs, or seniors needing an extra eye often benefit from overnights. Shy cats who prefer their space may do great with a 20-minute visit. Happy to help you figure out what fits.
Learn More About Jillian
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been caring for cats for over 25 years, from playful kittens to seniors with complex needs. Along the way I have developed a deep ability to read feline behavior, earn the trust of shy or anxious cats, and make every kitty feel safe and at home while their humans are away. I am also experienced in hands-on medical care, including oral medications, subcutaneous fluids, and injections. Whether your cat needs daily companionship, consistent routines, or specialized medical support, I bring the same level of reliability and compassion to every visit.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
At home I share my life with my own trio: Milo, a seven-year-old flame point ragdoll; Willow, a two-year-old tortoiseshell ragdoll; and Eli, a one-year-old Maine Coon who just celebrated his first birthday. They keep me company every day, and the love I have for them is honestly what fuels everything I do as a cat sitter. When you have that much love, you feel compelled to spread it. My own cats also keep my skills sharp. Between supplements on hot days, subcutaneous fluids, injections, specialty water, and top-tier food, my trio lives very well. I joke that they live better than I do, and honestly, I would not have it any other way. What I provide for them is exactly the standard I bring to every cat in my care.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
When I meet a new cat parent, I start with a “purr-sonality chat” covering everything from feeding times and litter box habits to favorite toys, nap spots, and quirks. If your cat needs medication or special care, I go over every instruction in detail so nothing gets missed. I always recommend a “meet-and-treat” beforehand so your kitty can sniff me out on their own terms and you can ask any questions. Once a reservation begins, I send regular “meow-ssages” with photos and updates so you feel close to your cat even while you are away. My goal is simple: consistent routines, minimal stress, and two happy clients – the human and the feline.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
Your cat’s safety is always my top priority. Before every visit I secure doors and windows, verify food, water, and litter are properly managed, and follow your home routines exactly as instructed. I stay attentive to each cat’s behavior and health, watching for any signs of stress or illness so I can respond quickly if something seems off. My experience with medications, fluids, and specialized care means I can handle both routine needs and unexpected situations calmly and responsibly. I keep communication consistent with regular updates so you always know your kitty is safe and happy. In the event of an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster, your cat comes with me. Full stop.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Because of our schedules, my husband and I spend most holidays at home, which means I am almost always available when other sitters are not. If you need coverage on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or any other holiday, I am likely free and happy to help. I also love finding reasons to celebrate with the cats in my care. Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, a birthday, or a gotcha day, I am always up for marking the occasion and making your kitty feel extra special.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
With shy or anxious kitties, patience and calm energy are everything. I always let them set the pace, never forcing interaction, but making myself a quiet, consistent presence they can approach when they are ready. Soft voices, slow blinks, and gentle movements go a long way in telling a cat they are safe. I stick closely to familiar routines as well, feeding times, play, and litter habits, because consistency is one of the best stress reducers there is. Sometimes just sitting nearby while a cat watches from their favorite hiding spot is enough to build real trust over time. My goal is a calm, secure environment where even the most timid kitty eventually feels at home.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jillian is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Katie
July 31, 2026
Jillian was absolutely wonderful!!! I would recommend her to everyone and anyone who needs and excellent cat sitter. Our kitty is 17.5YO with kidney failure and needs subcutaneous fluids every other day. She took amazing care of our girl while we were traveling and even went with my mother to the vet as she had an infected wound. She is an angel!!!!! 15/10 would recommend!!
Read moreResponse from Jillian
Your girl was such a sweetheart, and I’m so glad I could help with her sub-Q fluids and the vet visit. Medically complex kitties like her are exactly why I do this. Give her extra love for me! =^-^=
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Alexis
August 3, 2026
Jillian has been a blessing for our senior cat who can be a bit stubborn about his daily oral medication. She is dependable and a great communicator, plus I can tell from her videos and pictures that our cat looks forward to her visits! Thanks, Jillian!
Read moreResponse from Jillian
Louis is such a good sport with his meds, and I loved every visit with him. Glad the pics and videos gave you peace of mind while you were away. I’m always happy to see him! =^_^=
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Meredith
This month
We were gone for almost 3 weeks and I knew my cat Winslow was in good hands with Jillian. She clearly loves cats and knows exactly how to care for them - she even turned on the bird TV for Winslow and he loved it!
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Bernadette
December 27, 2025
I got really lucky with Jillian! This was my cat’s first time being alone overnight and Jillian did great with his medication and mood swings. She also gave me some great tips in advance that helped him do well. Getting updates throughout his visit was reassuring and let me focus on enjoying my holiday. Thanks, Jillian!
Read moreResponse from Jillian
Thank you for the kind words! Happy to share knowledge and insight to what we do as fur families. Glad you were able to enjoy your holiday! Happy Pawlidays!
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Marissa
November 4, 2025
Jillian was very patient and kind to our old, moody cats. She sent us plenty of updates and pictures so we could feel secure in their care. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and gave us some great suggestions for supplemental care for senior cats.
Read moreResponse from Jillian
Thank you so much! Your kitties were a joy to care for. I’m so glad the updates and suggestions helped you feel at ease. They deserve the best comfort and care, and I’d happily watch them anytime.
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Siyi
July 22, 2026
Jillian was fantastic with our cats, Jazzy and Poppy, while we were away. She communicated promptly with every update, and we especially appreciated that she sent photos from each visit. It made us feel completely at ease knowing our girls were happy and well cared for. We’d book her again and highly recommend her to anyone needing a trustworthy cat sitter!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Jillian's is 25%
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
Jillian's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Jillian's is 50%
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
Jillian's holiday surcharge is 50%.
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If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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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.
Marina Del Rey cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $39.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Katie
July 31, 2026
Jillian was absolutely wonderful!!! I would recommend her to everyone and anyone who needs and excellent cat sitter. Our kitty is 17.5YO with kidney failure and needs subcutaneous fluids every other day. She took amazing care of our girl while we were traveling and even went with my mother to the vet as she had an infected wound. She is an angel!!!!! 15/10 would recommend!!
Response from Jillian
Your girl was such a sweetheart, and I’m so glad I could help with her sub-Q fluids and the vet visit. Medically complex kitties like her are exactly why I do this. Give her extra love for me! =^-^=
Alexis
August 3, 2026
Jillian has been a blessing for our senior cat who can be a bit stubborn about his daily oral medication. She is dependable and a great communicator, plus I can tell from her videos and pictures that our cat looks forward to her visits! Thanks, Jillian!
Response from Jillian
Louis is such a good sport with his meds, and I loved every visit with him. Glad the pics and videos gave you peace of mind while you were away. I’m always happy to see him! =^_^=
Meredith
This month
We were gone for almost 3 weeks and I knew my cat Winslow was in good hands with Jillian. She clearly loves cats and knows exactly how to care for them - she even turned on the bird TV for Winslow and he loved it!
Bernadette
December 27, 2025
I got really lucky with Jillian! This was my cat’s first time being alone overnight and Jillian did great with his medication and mood swings. She also gave me some great tips in advance that helped him do well. Getting updates throughout his visit was reassuring and let me focus on enjoying my holiday. Thanks, Jillian!
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the kind words! Happy to share knowledge and insight to what we do as fur families. Glad you were able to enjoy your holiday! Happy Pawlidays!
Marissa
November 4, 2025
Jillian was very patient and kind to our old, moody cats. She sent us plenty of updates and pictures so we could feel secure in their care. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and gave us some great suggestions for supplemental care for senior cats.
Response from Jillian
Thank you so much! Your kitties were a joy to care for. I’m so glad the updates and suggestions helped you feel at ease. They deserve the best comfort and care, and I’d happily watch them anytime.
Siyi
July 22, 2026
Jillian was fantastic with our cats, Jazzy and Poppy, while we were away. She communicated promptly with every update, and we especially appreciated that she sent photos from each visit. It made us feel completely at ease knowing our girls were happy and well cared for. We’d book her again and highly recommend her to anyone needing a trustworthy cat sitter!
Andrew
March 31, 2026
Jillian was just purrfect! She came and left as promised, and took beaucoup pics and videos of our kitties. She even attempted several times to coax out our evil princess cat who hunts humans for sport. We will definitely use Jillian again!
Michelle
This month
Jillian is excellent! she took care of kitties when I was out of town and successfully pilled my one cat who needed it. she goes above and beyond. I already hired her again. thank you!
Yumiko
May 25, 2026
Jillian is amazing. I Mr. B is 18 years old, and it’s been difficult to travel while leaving him with someone else to care for him. However, after meeting with Jillian, she gave me confidence that she’s the sitter I’ve been looking for. She proved not only that she is professional, reliable, and has integrity, but also that she can handle unexpected situations. I returned to find Mr. B happy and safe. I highly recommend Jillian to anyone who is looking for quality service.
Pierre
January 2, 2026
Jillian was super! She won over our shy cat and went the extra mile to ease her separation anxiety and keep her happy and healthy. She also kept us up to date with regular photos and videos. 5/5 for sure
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure to care for your kitty while you were away. She's a sweetie and we got some cool pictures!
Sophia
April 25, 2026
jillian was simply outstanding and exceeded any expectation i had of a sitter! it was my first time having an in home sitter and she was a perfect. she sent so many photos and videos and truly made me feel so comfortable. was very quick and easy to communicate with. she’s extremely thoughtful and truly loves kitties. would 1000% recommend her to anyone!!! thank you jillian for everything!
Response from Jillian
Sophia, thank you so much! This made my whole day! It was truly a joy caring for your little one. First-time sitter experience or not, you were wonderful to work with. We’d love to have you back anytime! 🐾🩷
Elizabeth
This month
Jillian is amazing! It was our first time leaving our girl home alone and we were so nervous. But Jillian took such good care of her and send tons of pictures and videos to ease our anxiety. And our girl LOVED her too.
Julia
June 24, 2026
Jillian took great care of my two cats over a long weekend. She sent detailed updates & videos so I knew my cats were cared for & happy while I was away. I would highly recommend Jillian as a sitter!
Tosha
This month
Extreamly professional and my cats warmed right up to her. you can really tell she cares. Ive booked her multiple times now.
Meghan
November 16, 2025
Jillian was wonderful, giving updates on our shy cats and taking great care of them. She's also a lovely person!!
Response from Jillian
Thank you so much for the kind words. Shy cats always deserve the best care as well when the pet parents are out. Happy Pawlidays!
Julia
This month
Jillian is great! Provides detailed updates on my cats & home & I am always confident my cats are being well taken care of when she’s watching them!
Zori
December 30, 2025
Jillian was very attentive and sweet. She made my anxious cat feel comfortable enough to come out!
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the five star review. Happy to assist in getting your shy kitty to come out.
Tosha
This month
Tosha
August 10, 2026
Andrew
July 1, 2026
This is the second time we have used Jillian. She is the best.
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the kind words!
Ethan
June 30, 2026
Rachel
June 22, 2026
Parth
June 12, 2026
Nicholas
May 31, 2026
Jillian was great as alway. My cat Thomas is definitely a fan :)
Chris
April 26, 2026
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the 5 stars!
Alexis
April 1, 2026
Shipra
March 10, 2026
Yuki
January 6, 2026
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the 5 stars!
Nicholas
January 1, 2026
Great person to have sit your cat. Jillian is response, prompt and attentive.
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the wonderful review. I’m happy I could be there for you and your fur baby. :)
Coco
December 5, 2025
Response from Jillian
Thank you for the 5 stars! Happy to be of service. :)
Shana
November 22, 2025
David
September 17, 2025
Before I left for a three week trip to Europe, Jillian made me feel totally comfortable leaving my two cats in her care for this longest trip the cats have experienced without me. I was very nervous until I found Jillian and everything went very smoothly, cats were great and I received tons of photos, videos and updates.
Marie
September 17, 2025
We have relied on Jillian to take care of our cats for the past 2 years now and always feel very safe and confidence leaving our three cats with her. She does a great job taking care of them multiple times a day with their different dietary needs and always ensures that we have updates and she takes the time to play with them.
Meowtel
September 17, 2025
Jillian is a background-checked cat sitter in the Marina Del Rey area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.