I'm Jennifer

Jennifer's Purrfect Cat Sitting East Bay

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174 Reviews
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53 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

Jennifer is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Jennifer's Purrfect Cat Sitting East Bay

I'm Jennifer

Cat Sitting in San Leandro, CA

Hi!
I am a Bay Area Native who has been working for Mewotel for nearly five years and I love my job! The most difficult part of my job is the end of the reservation! I have taken care of animals, given oral medications, topical ointments and have been a pet sitter all throughout my life!

I currently have two cats named, Dragon and Luna. My two cats, are my best friends! I love animals and would love to meet more cats...
Hi!
I am a Bay Area Native who has been working for Mewotel for nearly five years and I love my job! The most difficult part of my job is the end of the reservation! I have taken care of animals, given oral medications, topical ointments and have been a pet sitter all throughout my life!

I currently have two cats named, Dragon and Luna. My two cats, are my best friends! I love animals and would love to meet more cats to hang out with!

I am a detail oriented person who is very sensitive and empathetic to animals. I am used to pet sitting and am aware that each animal has individual needs. I am also aware that each space is personal and I will be super respectful of your space and maintain your privacy. I have a flexible schedule that can adapt to your cat sitting needs.

***Please have your key ready during the meet and greet**

Learn More About Jennifer

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

I have taken care of animals my whole life. I have been cat sitting for Mewotel for nearly five years!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

The cats of course 😻! I also love developing a relationship with kitties over time and building their trust.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two cats, named Dragon and Nala. Dragon is 12 1/2 years old and Nala is 6 months old.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I love to help during the holidays!

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love my new laser pointer. I can charge it USB!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

4.98
174 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Trystan

Trystan

November 24, 2025

Another great cat-sitting time with Jennifer! Even when my new robot litter box malfunctioned, she patiently figured it out w/me by text. Thanks so much :)

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Response from Jennifer

Thank you for the review! I always have fun hanging out with Bella and Luna and enjoying your beautiful home! 😻😻😻

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Michelle

Michelle

June 24, 2025

Jennifer looked after our cat well, even giving her some medicine. She sent lots of photos and communicated promptly. Thank you, Jennifer!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Jennifer

Thank you Michelle! I look forward to seeing Mojo again next month! 😻😻😻

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Cindy

Cindy

March 11, 2025

Jennifer is great! The cats love playing with her and she provides photos and updates with every visit. It's such a relief knowing that we can go away and not have to worry about our cats.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Response from Jennifer

Thank you Cindy! I had so much fun hanging out with Zelda and Pesto again!

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Camille

Camille

August 3, 2023

We had an issue with our cat’s autofeeder where it stopped turning while we were away where we could have easily panicked and just cancelled our whole trip so our cat wouldn’t starve, luckily Jennifer managed to reprogram it by following the instructions with us through a phone call. We are extremely grateful for that and the great service she kept giving us by stopping each day to feed Venti and clean up after him. Seriously she is so reliable, you won’t make a mistake by hiring her.

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Laura

Laura

April 10, 2025

Jennifer always does a great job! Our little guy actually flops for her and likes to sit on her lap so he gives her a 5 star rating too 😄

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Cory

Cory

September 26, 2024

We are so grateful for Jennifer’s time with our cats while we were away. We’ve hired a lot of cat sitters over the years, and we have assessed that Jennifer is the best of the bunch. She is a rare kitty whisperer and our cats warmed up to her like no other. We were so pleased with her services, and our animal areas were cleaner when we returned than when we left. Five stars for Jennifer. We will be calling her again and again. Thank you Jennifer!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$45.85 / 20min
$62.30 / 45min
$86.00 / 60min
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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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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 Leandro cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $41.00. 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!

4.98
174 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)