I'm Julie
Julie's Purrfect Cat Care East Bay
Book With Confidence
Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Julie is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Julie services your area
Unfortunately, Julie does not cover your area right meow.
I'm Julie
Cat Sitting in Richmond, CA
I love to take excellent care of cats because I love cats. Cats have a special power over me. They tell me what they want and I will happily play with and pet them how they want me to. I’m the proud cat mama of two amazing tabbies who have taught me to speak cat. My tabbies, and all the cats I’ve cared for over the years have taught me to read the signs that cats give to us so that we can care for them in the manner they deserve; tending to their every need and desire. Regal, cute and cuddly, or haughty…I love them all!
Most cats warm up to me immediately, but I’m happy to give your cat space if that’s what they need. I know every cat is unique, and I pay attention to what they want, and how to make your cats happy. I tailor my care to your cat's individual needs and preferences, so I like to hear from you about your cat's routines, favorite toys, and what makes them happy.
I have experience in administering oral and topical medication... Hi, I'm Julie.
I love to take excellent care of cats because I love cats. Cats have a special power over me. They tell me what they want and I will happily play with and pet them how they want me to. I’m the proud cat mama of two amazing tabbies who have taught me to speak cat. My tabbies, and all the cats I’ve cared for over the years have taught me to read the signs that cats give to us so that we can care for them in the manner they deserve; tending to their every need and desire. Regal, cute and cuddly, or haughty…I love them all!
Most cats warm up to me immediately, but I’m happy to give your cat space if that’s what they need. I know every cat is unique, and I pay attention to what they want, and how to make your cats happy. I tailor my care to your cat's individual needs and preferences, so I like to hear from you about your cat's routines, favorite toys, and what makes them happy.
I have experience in administering oral and topical medication. In the unlikely event that your pet needs medical attention I will try to contact you immediately and of course will bring them to the vet immediately in the unlikely event of an emergency.
I update you every visit about how your cat is doing, and send you photos and videos of your sweeties. I am happy to water plants, turn lights on and off, open/shut blinds, bring in mail and vacuum around litter box after scooping. I’m super respectful in the care of your home and also use care to properly lock doors and set alarms to help keep your home secure. I'm super responsible, trustworthy, detail oriented, and have the experience to get the best outcomes out of expected and unexpected situations. You can relax and enjoy your vacation knowing your cats health and happiness are my top priorities.
I love cats and I look forward to meeting you and caring for your fur babies like my own. 🐾
OTHER INFORMATION:
🐾 Over 10 years professional experience cat sitting.
🐾 Hold certificate of completion in First Aid for cats from Red Cross (cat CPR included).
🐾 Member of Pet Sitters International; the world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters.
🐾 Please read my reviews. I'm so pleased that my clients are so happy with my services. I look forward to exceeding your expectations!
🐾 Please feel free to message me with any questions about availability, or special needs/care for your little ones.
My business carries premium insurance.
Photographer.
UC Berkeley Alumna-Go Bears!
Clean Freak:
Fastidious about hand washing and hand sanitizing.
Happy to remove shoes.
Covid Info:
Fully vaccinated and Boosted/ very careful as well
I bring mask to meet and greet
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Julie is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Julie services your area
Unfortunately, Julie does not cover your area right meow.
Kat
October 19, 2025
Julie did a great job taking care of my kitty during my week away. She checked in with some texts and videos and also coordinated feedings with a friend of mine whose plans were in flux and who was coming to take over kitty care before I got back. I would definitely use Julie again!
Read more
Benjamin
November 30, 2025
Julie was simply fantastic. She went above and beyond to take care of our two cats, and also even our bearded dragon. At one point I was on the phone with her while she helped troubleshoot an issue with our home internet. She was responsive in her updates and sent ample photos and videos. Will definitely be using her again!
Read more
Meggie
August 18, 2025
Julie was simply wonderful. This was our first time ever having a cat sitter for our little cat, and we were so nervous to leave her when we went out of town. Thanks to Julie, we now know it’s possible to take vacation and leave our cat behind! Julie was super responsive to communication— very attentive, kind, and thoughtful. She kept us updated every day and patiently navigated our tricky alarm system to make sure our home was safe. She also took care to clean up after our cat when she had a litter box mishap. We will definitely ask for her help again soon!
Read more
Max
May 6, 2025
Julie was absolutely fantastic with my cats! Knowing she was spending time with them while I was away really allayed my stress about their well being. She was attentive to the details of their specific diets; and her patience and enthusiasm got them both out of their shells and playing. From the videos in her daily updates, I could tell they were comfortable with her. I will absolutely be reaching out to Julie again if I am in need of cat care!
Read more
Cindy
September 13, 2025
Julie did a fantastic job taking care of our sweet senior cat! She gave him lots of love and attention, just like he needs. We were so happy with the daily updates and felt 100% confident in his care. She’s a pro!
Read more
Maria
October 15, 2024
Julie was an extraordinary sitter. She went above and beyond on making sure my cat was happy and all of his needs were taken care of. Julie followed all directions precisely (my cat had some medical concerns) so she made sure he would get his probiotics and healed well after a procedure. I felt at ease knowing that my furry friend is in great hands. She was also extremely nice and welcoming. Julie even helped with a few favors around my home and cleaned extra litter on the floor. I could not be happier and would hire her again and again without hesitation!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Julie'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
Julie's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Drop in visits rates
Julie'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
Julie's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel
Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.
300,000+
Reservations Completed
Trust & Safety
Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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
Kat
October 19, 2025
Julie did a great job taking care of my kitty during my week away. She checked in with some texts and videos and also coordinated feedings with a friend of mine whose plans were in flux and who was coming to take over kitty care before I got back. I would definitely use Julie again!
Benjamin
November 30, 2025
Julie was simply fantastic. She went above and beyond to take care of our two cats, and also even our bearded dragon. At one point I was on the phone with her while she helped troubleshoot an issue with our home internet. She was responsive in her updates and sent ample photos and videos. Will definitely be using her again!
Meggie
August 18, 2025
Julie was simply wonderful. This was our first time ever having a cat sitter for our little cat, and we were so nervous to leave her when we went out of town. Thanks to Julie, we now know it’s possible to take vacation and leave our cat behind! Julie was super responsive to communication— very attentive, kind, and thoughtful. She kept us updated every day and patiently navigated our tricky alarm system to make sure our home was safe. She also took care to clean up after our cat when she had a litter box mishap. We will definitely ask for her help again soon!
Max
May 6, 2025
Julie was absolutely fantastic with my cats! Knowing she was spending time with them while I was away really allayed my stress about their well being. She was attentive to the details of their specific diets; and her patience and enthusiasm got them both out of their shells and playing. From the videos in her daily updates, I could tell they were comfortable with her. I will absolutely be reaching out to Julie again if I am in need of cat care!
Cindy
September 13, 2025
Julie did a fantastic job taking care of our sweet senior cat! She gave him lots of love and attention, just like he needs. We were so happy with the daily updates and felt 100% confident in his care. She’s a pro!
Maria
October 15, 2024
Julie was an extraordinary sitter. She went above and beyond on making sure my cat was happy and all of his needs were taken care of. Julie followed all directions precisely (my cat had some medical concerns) so she made sure he would get his probiotics and healed well after a procedure. I felt at ease knowing that my furry friend is in great hands. She was also extremely nice and welcoming. Julie even helped with a few favors around my home and cleaned extra litter on the floor. I could not be happier and would hire her again and again without hesitation!
Brooks
July 5, 2024
Julie is amazing! We were worried about leaving our elderly cat home alone for a full week. But Julie did such a professional job and took such excellent care of him that we felt completely confident everything would be fine. She was very careful and detail oriented in her approach to everything from how much food to give him to handling our (complicated) alarm system. She was also very attentive and responsive to our cat's needs for varying combinations of patting and play time. And she sent us daily updates with lots of photos and even videos so we always knew how things were going. We couldn't be happier or recommend her service more highly!
Marcie
December 30, 2024
Julie did a wonderful job with my kitties. One of them is exceptionally shy but he actually came out of his hiding place. Amazing! I’ve had sitters who never saw him the whole time. I really appreciated the updates and photos/videos. I also appreciate how Julie took care of things around the house (ant invasion!).
Mo
December 28, 2024
Even though my cat was fairly shy, Julie did an excellent job getting along with her! Julie always provides detailed recounts of her every visit, complete with pictures and videos. Julie is also very responsive and flexible. She replied to my request the same day I sent it with the requested time scheduled within a week.
Todd
September 22, 2024
Julie took great care of our sweet little kitty! She managed his inhaler twice a day, took pictures and videos and had some nice playtime. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Julie again
Kat
June 11, 2024
I would definitely recommend Julie and hire her again! She came in time, played with my cat and sent photos. When I returned from my weekend my cat seemed content.
Alec
August 2, 2025
Julie was all we could ask for is a pet sitter for our cat. She was always responsive, sent plenty of updates (including cute videos), very kind and a real cat lover. I’d happily recommend entrusting Julie with you pets and home.
Rudi
April 16, 2024
Julie was great with my cats. I felt very comfortable being away, and she sent me lots of videos and pictures.
Matthaeus
January 11, 2024
Julie watched our two cats for more than a month during our winter vacation. She visited our house twice a day and took care of our cats. Julie was 100% reliable and we did not have to worry about our cats at all. Julie sent photos after each visit. She also took care of cleaning up the cat areas and bringing in mail, etc. Both cats got a lot of attention and petting. One of our cats is very shy and Julie made her comfortable after only a few visits. July is extremely experienced and we did not have to go over a lot of details during our first visit. Communication was perfect with regular updates. In summary, I could not envision a better caretaker for our cats and I will definitely rebook again the next time. I highly recommend Julie if you need a cat sitter and you don’t want to worry about your separation from your pets.
Moriah
June 5, 2023
Julie is incredibly professional, communicative, and cat-intuitive! She sent photos and videos for every visit and was right on time. Her cat sitting confirmed all of our expectations, above and beyond. All of our wishes were met, and we returned to a cared-for home and -- most importantly -- a well-loved, happy cat! We already booked Julie again, and we know our beloved feline will be glad to have Julie's company and care.
Moriah
July 11, 2023
Once again Julie was wonderfully communicative, sending an update with photos for every visit. She left our house very tidy and most importantly took wonderful care of our girl. It's clear that our kitty loves Julie, and we're so happy they're bonding, because we already have plans to have Julie back here to catsit time and again!
Cate
January 2, 2023
Julie was a fantastic cat sitter! She took care of our two 5-month-old kitties while we were away for the Christmas holiday. Each morning and evening, I got pictures, videos, and a message about how the kitties were doing, which let me know they were being well taken care of. She was also kind enough to clean up a couple of messes the kitties made, and put away items for safekeeping that they seemed a little too interested in. I'd be very happy to have Julie cat sit again in the future!
Janelle
July 6, 2023
Julie is absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend her cat sitting services. She was personable at our meet and greet, very communicative throughout the sitting, and our shy cat Luna loved her!
Connor
April 27, 2023
Julie took great care of our cats while we traveled! She was very communicative throughout the process, asked questions when unsure, and sent lots of pictures and videos affirming the attention they were getting while we were gone.
Cara
July 28, 2022
Julie did a great job with my two sweet but rambunctious kitties. She sent me great videos and photos, and my babies Samantha and Lulu were in good spirits when I got home! House looked great too.
Shelby
November 4, 2024
Julie was an amazing caretaker for our two cats. She went above and beyond to take care of the cats and our home. She’s super responsive and always sends you cute photos and videos. We were nervous about leaving but she really put us at ease! We will be returning customers for sure 😸
Sara
December 25, 2024
I was so thankful that Julie was available to fill in the gaps in my holiday travel cat care needs. She followed all instructions to a T and gave me great photo and video updates. I would definitely recommend her.
Katherine
August 27, 2022
Julie was great! Sent us lots of pictures and commentary about the kitties :-)
Jackie
August 28, 2025
Julie is wonderful. Rio and Bella never hide from her, they enjoy her company. She also waters my plants Takes care in cleaning the 3 kitty litter boxes and cleaning up after my messy eaters. The best.
Kate
July 27, 2023
Julie was so great to my cats! She is very thorough with communication and really gave my cats a lot of love and playtime. Five stars!!!❤️
Erin
October 29, 2024
Julie is a caring and thoughtful kitty sitter for our two fur babies. She is loved by our older, grumpier cat who is very particular in his routine and she won over our new little Teddy with lots of pets and play time during this trip. We so appreciate Julie's time with our cats and never worry about them when they're in her care.
Brooks
May 18, 2025
Julie is absolutely the best! She is so caring and so reliable. We were away for a week and Julie consistently went above and beyond every single day. Don't know what we'd do without her!
Marcie
October 26, 2025
Julie is very conscientious and also very good with shy cats.
Andra
April 5, 2023
Julie is an amazing cat sitter! She was punctual, reliable and most importantly able to get our very shy cat to interact, play and eat while we were away. It was such a relief to have someone as responsible, respectful and catmagical as Julie taking care of our cat so we could focus on being away on our trip.
Brooks
March 15, 2025
Julie is so consistently amazing! She has looked after our senior kitty many times now and goes above and beyond every time. She is absolutely reliable and caring - we would give her 10 stars on the rating if we could!
Dianna
July 2, 2024
Julie did such a great job spoiling Cleo! They became fast friends :) I really appreciated the extra time and care she put into playing with Princess Cleo and keeping my space tidy!
Elizabeth
This month
Elizabeth
March 2, 2026
Monica
February 26, 2026
Maria
February 25, 2026
Julie is an absolute best! Our cat loves her so much! Julie is reliable, understandable, caring, and simply a great human being! We are a repeat client!
Benjamin
January 20, 2026
Victoria
January 4, 2026
Monica
December 31, 2025
Monica
December 6, 2025
Madelyn
November 26, 2025
Michael
November 25, 2025
Very satisfied repeat customer for Julie. She does a great job, is very reliable and good communication. Allows us to go on vacation with no worries re. care of our 2 cats.
Kat
November 20, 2025
Cindy
November 11, 2025
Kat
October 19, 2025
Brooks
August 30, 2025
Michael
August 18, 2025
Repeat customer with Julie. She does a thoroughly professional and trustworthy job. It made our vacation that much better knowing our cats were in her care.
Monica
August 4, 2025
Elizabeth
August 2, 2025
Brooks
July 8, 2025
Alex
June 21, 2025
Andra
June 15, 2025
Erin
May 29, 2025
Monica
May 23, 2025
Kat
May 21, 2025
Andra
April 23, 2025
Elizabeth
April 13, 2025
Mark
March 14, 2025
julie is always excellent!
Monica
February 26, 2025
Francine
January 17, 2025
Elizabeth
January 5, 2025
Dianna
January 4, 2025
Yvonne
December 28, 2024
Lesley
December 10, 2024
Monica
December 5, 2024
Erin
November 18, 2024
Francine
November 4, 2024
Julie was wonderful! Our cats love her, and she went above and beyond in caring for them and communicating. Will definitely be calling on her again!
Monica
October 12, 2024
Elizabeth
September 24, 2024
Mamie
September 14, 2024
Yuka
September 12, 2024
Jackie
September 2, 2024
Elizabeth
August 12, 2024
Andra
August 9, 2024
Mark
July 21, 2024
Superb sitter!
Elizabeth
July 7, 2024
Elizabeth
June 27, 2024
Andra
June 9, 2024
Elizabeth
May 24, 2024
Elizabeth
May 9, 2024
Elizabeth
May 8, 2024
Monica
April 15, 2024
Andra
April 5, 2024
Andra
February 22, 2024
Matthaeus
January 11, 2024
Elizabeth
January 6, 2024
Johanna
January 6, 2024
Elizabeth
January 5, 2024
Elizabeth
December 28, 2023
Jackie
December 22, 2023
Monica
November 28, 2023
Erin
November 11, 2023
Monica
November 5, 2023
Cate
September 2, 2023
Rebecca
June 1, 2023
Julie is wonderful. She kept me informed of how my cat was doing after each visit. My husband and I had a wonderful vacation knowing that our Mau-Mau was in good hands. Our cat greeted us lovingly when we came home !!
Hannah
November 26, 2022
So helpful, thorough and thoughtful :) we could relax and enjoy time with family knowing our kitty child was in great hands! thanks Julie!!
Meowtel
July 25, 2022
Julie is a cat sitter in the Richmond area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)