I'm Tamara

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15 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
4 Repeat clients
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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:

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

Tamara is experienced with 2 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops

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Trustworthy Cat Sitter

I'm Tamara

Cat Sitting in San Jose, CA

I am a long time cat owner, since I was small child. My last cat, Morena, was my fur baby for 18.5 years and I loved her dearly! While I mourn her I have been taking care of two semi feral kitties on our block and I’m happy to report that I have earned their trust. We are currently deciding if we will adopt each other. I’m very comfortable with cats, with feeding, paying attention to them and allowing for each cat to direct the level of attentio... I am a long time cat owner, since I was small child. My last cat, Morena, was my fur baby for 18.5 years and I loved her dearly! While I mourn her I have been taking care of two semi feral kitties on our block and I’m happy to report that I have earned their trust. We are currently deciding if we will adopt each other. I’m very comfortable with cats, with feeding, paying attention to them and allowing for each cat to direct the level of attention needed. I of course, take direction well from you, the cat owner. I can do ear drops and topical flea treatments. The drop down menu combines ear and eye drops. I am confident with ear drops and medium confident with eye drops. Changing out litter boxes and general cat clean up is absolutely fine with me.
Update: I’m now the proud owner of an F5 Savannah kitty I adopted from a person who needed to rehome her! She’s very active and we love her!

Learn More About Tamara

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

The cats personalities!! I’m a firm believer in cats having great and interesting personalities. I also find it to be soothing and often very entertaining.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I have experience with my friend’s three cats, Mag, Nell and mister Big Stuff, Rocky. They are super cute and very different from each other. From Rocky who has a big man on campus vibe, to Nell who is a sweetie and the mysterious Mag who always makes me look for her. They keep me on my toes!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My long time cat, Morena, passed after 18.5 years of being my fur baby and I still miss her! Currently, I’m working to fully adopt an auntie and nephew cat combo named Tuxey and GreyGory. They appeared on our block and we are halfway to adoption. I have gained their trust so far enough for them to enter our home. It’s a journey!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops

5.00
15 reviews
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Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Emily

Emily

July 11, 2026

Tamara was incredible! My cat has separation anxiety and poops the bed when I leave. Tamara was super understanding and cleaned it up. When my cats water filter broke, she even looked up online and tried to troubleshoot it. Great pics and communication. Highly recommend!

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Theresa

Theresa

July 8, 2026

Tamara is an absolutely FIRST RATE pet sitter! From the moment we did our "meet and greet", I was totally at ease with Tamara. We have 2 cats that couldn't possibly be so very different from each other and she did an absolutely amazing job of dealing with both our confirmed "door dashing" Fenway, and our shy boy, Ebbett. She was able to get Ebbett to FINALLY come out of his shell and be with her! The cats were very well cared overnight for while we were gone for the 4th of July weekend and our house was exactly as we left it. If you are looking for a trustworthy, punctual pet sitter for short or long term, contact Tamara! We will be booking Tamara for any future pet sitting needs!

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Roger

Roger

January 28, 2026

Tamara was amazing. She gave the girls lots of attention. Was happy to give one her meds. A couple of the shy ones didn’t come out to say hi but one of them who’s normally hiding did! We’ll definitely request her again in the future.

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Roger

Roger

February 18, 2026

Tamara is the most amazing cat sitter we’ve found she ado Oddo‘s. The girls spend so much time with them not just feeding them and cleaning the box but treats them like they’re her own. We come back to the home in better shape than we left it. I can’t say enough great things about Tamara.

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Steven

Steven

September 8, 2026

Tamara was great, quick replies and great communication. We felt our fur babies were in good hands and we didn't have to worry, with photos and updates every day. Would definitely recommend.

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Christine

Christine

May 17, 2026

Tamara has a wonderfully engaging disposition. As well as feeling confident in her ability to care for our cats we feel comfortable and secure in having her look after them. For us THAT is BIG deal 😊

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.05 / 20min
$41.70 / 45min
$53.10 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$78.75 / Overnight
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Drop in visits rates

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Overnight stay rate

$74.60 / Overnight
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Schedule Constraints

I’m unavailable Wednesdays.

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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.

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  • Jessa is a Sunnyvale sitter on Meowtel with 3 years of cat sitting experience, accepts new clients, and brings very fast replies to every booking. She gives topical ointments, eye and ear drops, and oral meds, while her tuxedo cat, Tuxea, keeps her cat-focused 🐾

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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.

San Jose 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!

5.00
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5.00 From $30.05