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I'm Jim
Cat Sitting in Richmond, CA
My name is Jim and I love caring for cats!
*15% discount for new clients
I live in the East Bay, and can provide service to Berkeley, Pinole, Richmond, El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany and Emeryville
I fell in love with my first cat over fifteen years ago when a Tuxedo who needed a home stole our hearts. We named her Sammi and I've had cats in my home ever since. I currently have two cuties named Dillon and Bo Bo who I absolutely adore.
I have over for 4 years of sitting experience and I make sure to take amazing care of each cat that I'm responsible for. I communicate what's happened during each visit so you can relax and know your loved ones are safe and sound. My updates are timely and I give an account of what happened... Hello!
My name is Jim and I love caring for cats!
*15% discount for new clients
I live in the East Bay, and can provide service to Berkeley, Pinole, Richmond, El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany and Emeryville
I fell in love with my first cat over fifteen years ago when a Tuxedo who needed a home stole our hearts. We named her Sammi and I've had cats in my home ever since. I currently have two cuties named Dillon and Bo Bo who I absolutely adore.
I have over for 4 years of sitting experience and I make sure to take amazing care of each cat that I'm responsible for. I communicate what's happened during each visit so you can relax and know your loved ones are safe and sound. My updates are timely and I give an account of what happened. In the unlikely event there is an emergency I'll try to contact you immediately. We will meet in person and go over the routines you've established to create the most comfortable environment for them while you're away. To gain experience with cats I worked as a Clinic Assistant at a Wellness Center and learned about cat behavior and how to administer medications under several veterinarians.
After caring for hundreds of cats I understand that each one has their own needs. I'm committed to understanding each one and providing the specific care they require.
I also want to make sure your home is cared for and secure. I'm happy to clean up the normal messes cats tend to make and handle items like watering and taking the trash bins to the curb.
I'm very serious about the care I provide and do everything I can to make the experience for both the pet parent and pet as positive as I can.
I would love to meet you and your cuties so please reach out if you would like to schedule a Meet & Greet.
Jim
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jim is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Deidre
This month
I have old kitty with kidney disease. Jim took fantastic care with her. He sent short text each visit with an update of how my kitty was doing. It was nice to not have to worry about her while I was gone. I highly recommend his care.
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Suzanne
This month
Jim was wonderful ! I am a fearful traveler and he sent me daily updates with pictures giving me piece of mind. Took amazing care of my 2 kitties. Highly recommend him.
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Jennifer
August 5, 2025
Jim did a great job taking care of my cat and my house while I was away for an extended multi week trip. My cat was pretty stubborn about staying out in his catio rather than coming inside for play or cuddles, but regardless, Jim made sure that all his needs were taken care of and that he got attention and treats even while in the catio. I came home to a happy cat who is not overly clingy or needy as has sometimes been the case when I’ve returned for a trip. Jim was communicative throughout and easy to work with. Thanks Jim!
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Rachid
February 2, 2025
Jim took excellent care of my sweet boy while I was away for a couple of days - administering multiple pills, preparing a wet food with fiber, and of course giving lots of treats and attention. He provided prompt updates with lots of pictures, was able to work with my schedule, and was easy to work with. I would happily book Jim again to care for my pet or anyone’s!
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Kate
August 17, 2025
Jim was wonderful! We were very nervous to leave our new kitten alone over the weekend but Jim took excellent care of our Bogey. We would absolutely would book Jim again to help care for our lil cat.
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Bethany
March 20, 2025
Jim is amazing! He even got our shy cat to come out and say hello. He was easy to communicate with and flexible with the reservation. Medication was delivered and when our cat was fussy, he showed patience and reasoning. His experience with cats really shows. We will be booking him again next time we need a sitter!
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Overnight stay rate
Jim's is 20%
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
Jim's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Richmond cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $38.00. 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
Deidre
This month
I have old kitty with kidney disease. Jim took fantastic care with her. He sent short text each visit with an update of how my kitty was doing. It was nice to not have to worry about her while I was gone. I highly recommend his care.
Suzanne
This month
Jim was wonderful ! I am a fearful traveler and he sent me daily updates with pictures giving me piece of mind. Took amazing care of my 2 kitties. Highly recommend him.
Jennifer
August 5, 2025
Jim did a great job taking care of my cat and my house while I was away for an extended multi week trip. My cat was pretty stubborn about staying out in his catio rather than coming inside for play or cuddles, but regardless, Jim made sure that all his needs were taken care of and that he got attention and treats even while in the catio. I came home to a happy cat who is not overly clingy or needy as has sometimes been the case when I’ve returned for a trip. Jim was communicative throughout and easy to work with. Thanks Jim!
Rachid
February 2, 2025
Jim took excellent care of my sweet boy while I was away for a couple of days - administering multiple pills, preparing a wet food with fiber, and of course giving lots of treats and attention. He provided prompt updates with lots of pictures, was able to work with my schedule, and was easy to work with. I would happily book Jim again to care for my pet or anyone’s!
Kate
August 17, 2025
Jim was wonderful! We were very nervous to leave our new kitten alone over the weekend but Jim took excellent care of our Bogey. We would absolutely would book Jim again to help care for our lil cat.
Bethany
March 20, 2025
Jim is amazing! He even got our shy cat to come out and say hello. He was easy to communicate with and flexible with the reservation. Medication was delivered and when our cat was fussy, he showed patience and reasoning. His experience with cats really shows. We will be booking him again next time we need a sitter!
Michael
June 26, 2024
Jim did a very nice job taking car of Alan while we were away for 10 days. He was always prompt with his communication and went above and beyond when Alan’s food ran out by running to the store and getting more! He was even kind enough to water my garden while I was away.
Eric
December 23, 2024
Jim always does a great job with my two shy cats. He takes pictures and leaves updates after each visit which is much appreciated. He even watered the Christmas tree for us! I would recommend using Jim.
Patti
June 21, 2024
Even though our kitty is extremely shy with strangers, Jim made an effort to find her hiding places. He was successful once. He moved her feeding mat and bowls to another room when ants struck and also took care of our garbage cans. Jim is quite responsible and obviously likes cats.
Nicky
November 11, 2024
Jim is a fantastic cat sitter! Our cat Olive adores him while our shy kitten Bartholomew was able to warm up to him very quickly. He’s done a great job caring for our cats and responds very quickly. I highly recommend Jim as your cat sitter!
Aaron
April 21, 2025
Jim was great with the kitties, as usual, and was even able to coax the elusive Sam out into the open.
Prabath
August 22, 2023
Jim has been awesome with our cats, and they are very comfortable around him. He has taken care of them many times now, and everything has gone smoothly all the time. We get good updates with lots of photos, and Jim is very responsive if we have any questions or additional requests. One of our cats were sick this time and needed to be observed. Jim stayed overnight several days and sent us updates in the evening and in the morning. He went above and beyond to keep them both happy and safe.
Ceara
July 28, 2022
Jim was quick to respond to our inquiry, he met us prior to our trip, as we planned. He got along well with our cat, sent several pics and messages about how things were going, which gave us lots of confidence that things were going well at home. Jim took care of medication 2x a day for our cat, and in all other caretaking, Jim was very experienced. This is the first time we have used a service like this, it worked very well. We will definitely contact Jim for future travel plans.
Aaron
October 24, 2024
Jim has been great with my cats, and has even managed to coax the rarely seen Samedi out from behind the couch.
Lauren
January 5, 2022
Jim went above and beyond for my cats including changing litter, food, and treats. He even went back to our house when our door locking app wasn't working to make sure that the door was properly locked. Thanks Jim!
Patti
January 30, 2023
Jim was diligent and conscientious. Even though he never saw our kitty, who is still very shy about strangers, he came every day to feed her, clean up the litterbox and the stray poop she made in the hall, take care of mail and garbage cans. And he texted us every day. We will definitely hire him again.
Yael
July 15, 2022
Jim was fantastic. He was easy to communicate with both before and during my trip and he took great care of my cat, sending me updates and pictures every day. He clearly took the time to get to know her and befriend her. I'll definitely be using him again.
Kjiersten
February 26, 2022
Jim was great and took great care of our cat. He sent us videos and made sure she got both her medicine and attention. He was really easy to communicate with and asked great questions in the meet and greet. Would definitely hire him again!
Karlyn
January 26, 2024
Jim took great care of Eames while I was on a long trip. I was super nervous to leave kitty for so long but Jim helped me be at ease with all the great updates.
Emily
September 17, 2023
Jim was super gracious and followed our detailed requests for our cats feeding schedule and medication. He was responsive and communicative and I highly recommend him.
Christine
August 31, 2022
Jim took amazing care of our fur babies! I could see at the meet and greet our cats loved him. When we got home Butterball and Popcorn were happy, which told me they got great care. They will complain a lot if they have not gotten the attention they need. They were also freshly brushed. Jim also took care of some complicated feeding requirements for our cats. House looked great when we returned home.
Janine
January 3, 2022
Jim was awesome. Natasha and Boris loved him. He sent photos and videos every day and you could tell my kittens were smitten. Will totally ask him to sit again. thank you Jim!
Lily And Sean
October 23, 2023
Jim sends us detailed updates promptly after every visit. He is super reliable and our kitties love him! It’s clear that he really cares about our kitties and we always feel safe leaving them in his care. Thank you Jim!
Karlyn
May 9, 2023
Jim does great with my cat, Eames. He is also super communicative & sends pictures and updates.
Laura
September 13, 2022
I hate to say it because I want to be able to book Jim all for myself, but he is great! I never worry when I have Jim booked for my two cats. He always updates me when I travel and it is such a load off my mind. Whew! Thank you Jim!
Hamish
August 30, 2022
Jim is excellent — he’s reliable, he stays in touch twice a day (with photos!), and he’s great with our cat. I’ll feel confident leaving our cat with him on even extended trips in the future.
Lily And Sean
July 19, 2022
Jim is super reliable and sends plenty of updates. We felt confident leaving our cats with health problems under his care for the weekend.
Russ
January 3, 2022
Jim is great! Very caring, detailed and responsive cat sitter, giving us the peace of mind our guys were in good hands. Really appreciate the photos he took on his visits. We highly recommend Jim for your cat sitting needs.
Larissa
December 26, 2021
Jim was great with my kitties! He sent a lot of photos and got some good play time in with my cats. They really warmed up to him!
Erika
December 7, 2021
Jim was a great sitter. He was very good with my shy kitty and made her seem comfortable. It made me happy to see how quickly she warmed up to him. Jim is also great at providing daily updates and pictures which I greatly appreciated. Jim is also incredibly responsive via messaging in the Meowtel app which makes setting up appointments and communicating much easier. Thanks Jim!
Cathy
January 5, 2026
Jim took great care of my two cats for a couple weeks over the holidays. He is responsible, and I have complete confidence in him to handle any issue that could come up. I'm happy to know that I can count on Jim to take good care of my cats while I'm away.
Linda
April 22, 2022
Jim is a loving cat sitter who took excellent care of my fur balls while I was away. He also is great at sending photos and videos of your cats enjoying themselves.
Aaron
March 27, 2024
Jim was great with my cats. Took care of everything, even managed to get my super skittish guy to show his face.
Bethany
August 7, 2025
Jim is great as always - he always tries to give his best and makes sure everyone is fed and happy!
Prabath
November 20, 2024
We have had Jim as a cat sitter for many years now whenever we are out of town. He is a wonderful and caring sitter, always quick with updates and flexible. And he is a hit with both our kitties. Thank you Jim
Hamish
August 8, 2025
Jim always does a great job looking after my cat Salem when I'm away traveling for work — he's thoughtful and reliable, and Salem is always well-fed and well-looked-after when I return. Highly recommended!
Nicky
April 3, 2025
Jim is the cat whisperer! Our cat Olive might just love Jim more than us. He’s always responsive and takes pictures of our cats with each detailed update, letting us feel reassured while we are away from home. My partner and I have worked with Jim for the past 2 years and he’s been wonderful every time! We will definitely be reserving him for our future pet sitting sessions.
Rebecca
December 28, 2024
Jim took care of our two cats during the holidays. He was timely and responsible, I felt no concerns leaving them in his care.
Kat
March 17, 2026
Totally happy with Jim’s services and would use him again. My cat was relaxed when I got home.
Kevin
November 21, 2025
Jim went above and beyond when caring for our 3 cats while we’re out of town. We look forward to requesting his help the next time we go on vacation.
Caitlin
January 4, 2025
Great experience with Jim—he’s great with our kitties and super responsive. Will use again!
Hamish
December 11, 2025
Jim is always conscientious and goes the extra mile to keep my cat Salem well looked after. I always come back to a well-fed and happy cat after Jim's been looking after her!
Kate
August 25, 2025
Jim is absolutely wonderful and very attentive to our new kittens needs.
Rebecca And Ziad
August 14, 2022
Jim was great. He sent pictures and videos along with updates each visit, which allowed us to enjoy our trip knowing our kitty was cared for.
Steve
This week
Steve
This week
Zhuohan
This month
Leah
April 6, 2026
Leah
January 2, 2026
Aaron
December 22, 2025
Kate
October 11, 2025
Maria
October 5, 2025
Jim was wonderful while looking after our pet when we were gone. Would recommend and would use again. He was nice, good communication, got the job done.
Rebecca
October 2, 2025
Michael
September 10, 2025
Jim is always very reliable!
Aaron
September 2, 2025
Victoria
August 21, 2025
Laura
August 14, 2025
Michael
July 31, 2025
Jim is always a pleasure to have take care of our cat!
Hamish
July 25, 2025
Hamish
July 18, 2025
As always, Jim did a great job looking after my cat while I was away; I came back to a happy cat. I thoroughly recommend Jim!
Aaron
July 15, 2025
Aaron
July 7, 2025
Michele
June 19, 2025
Nicky
May 20, 2025
Hamish
May 7, 2025
As always, Jim did a great job of looking after my cat while I was away. I'm always confident I'll come back to a well-fed and well-looked-after cat when I come home from traveling. Thanks Jim!
Miriam
January 2, 2025
Karlyn
October 27, 2024
Michael
October 22, 2024
Karlyn
October 16, 2024
Rebecca
October 2, 2024
Karlyn
September 24, 2024
Aaron
September 3, 2024
Karlyn
September 1, 2024
Jennifer
August 25, 2024
Karlyn
August 18, 2024
Karlyn
July 25, 2024
Larissa
July 15, 2024
Karlyn
June 8, 2024
Karlyn
May 29, 2024
Harry
May 25, 2024
Jim is always responsive, well-organized, and adaptable.
Rebecca
May 23, 2024
Jim is a wonderful cat sitter and kept me updated after each visit. Will definitely request for Jim again in our future travels !!
Karlyn
May 23, 2024
Thomas
May 19, 2024
Easy to communicate with, follows instructions to the T, and super fast at responding! Bonus points since our cat absolutely adores him.
Kate
May 11, 2024
Karlyn
April 22, 2024
Laura
April 7, 2024
Laura
March 22, 2024
Hamish
March 16, 2024
Karlyn
February 26, 2024
Laura
February 25, 2024
Karlyn
February 21, 2024
Emily
February 4, 2024
Kate
December 28, 2023
Great, Jim knows these cats from previous visits and they eventionally warm up to him. Jim is very patient with them.
Larissa
November 14, 2023
so kind and patient with my kitties - even my shy cats!
Lily And Sean
October 17, 2023
Karlyn
October 16, 2023
Laura
October 7, 2023
Harry
September 26, 2023
Lily And Sean
September 11, 2023
Karlyn
September 9, 2023
Karlyn
August 22, 2023
Harry
May 26, 2023
Jim is friendly and communicates well. Things get done smoothly and on time.
Lily And Sean
October 21, 2022
Jim is reliable and great at communicating!
Harry
September 16, 2022
We experienced excellent attention and communication with Jim. I would recommend him for any type of cat sitting.
Meowtel
August 23, 2022
This is a system-generated review due to a customer complaint. Meowtel ruled in favor of the customer.
Meowtel
October 26, 2021
Jim is a cat sitter in the Richmond area. His profile has been verified and his references have been checked by Meowtel.
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