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I'm Janine

A cat sitter in San Diego, CA

5.00/5.00
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37 REVIEWS

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I'm Janine | Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA

Hello! Welcome to my page. I am originally am from New Jersey. I moved out west in 2011. I have lived in both San Diego and Phoenix. At home, I have 3 dogs and 1 cat: Ruby and Winston, who are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels; Pancho, who is a chihuahua and a cat named Spooky. I have 17 years experience as a professional pet sitter for both cats and dogs! I owned a small pet sitting business in NJ from 2008-2011...

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

I have had and cared for cats since I was a child, but have been pet sitting for cats since 2008. The experience I have is feeding, cleaning cat litter, playing with kitties and administering oral medications, ear and eye drops and subcutaneous fluids.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

What do I enjoy the most about cat sitting? The cats, of course! :) I love cats very much. I love their quirky and varied personalities and how darn cute they are. I enjoy building bonds with cats. Most cats are shy, so I enjoy when they slowly come out and trust me over time. Eventually we become besties and we hang out and play. That’s a great feeling.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite reservation was with a cat that was very shy. Her mom was adamant she wouldn’t come out. Over time she did come out and now, every time I sit for her, she gets very excited to see me!

Janine's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Joshua

Janine has watched our kittens several times now, and she's always done a terrific job taking care of them and providing us with detailed updates and pictures! Thank you Janine!

Meowtel-verified reservation
March 15, 2024
Rebecca

Janine was wonderful with our cat! We loved the pictures and updates Janine sent us. We felt confident our cat was getting the best care and we came home to a suprisingly chill cat. We will definitely ask Janine to cat sit for us again.

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 28, 2023
Diana

Being my first time using this platform I'm really happy I booked Janine. Everything went super well, she kept me updated about everything and I would trust her taking care of my cat anytime!

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Response from Janine on Nov 28, 2023 "Thank you very much again for the review!"
November 27, 2023
Andrea

Janine was sweet, attentive, and communicative. When my cat escaped through a window overnight (something he’d NEVER done before!), Janine vowed to stay at my apartment until he’d come home. She followed every instruction to the letter, took pictures, and followed through on everything. I highly recommend her as a sitter! Me and my cat are both happy to recommend her. 😻

Meowtel-verified reservation
June 16, 2023
Devin

This is my second time having Janine watch my kitties, and it wont be my last! Shes great!

Meowtel-verified reservation
April 24, 2023
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Janine's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

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

San Diego cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $34.00. 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.

Your Kitty's Best Furrend
5.00 • 37 reviewsFrom $33.95