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Jillian The Cat Whisperer
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I'm Jillian
Cat Sitting in Upland, CA
My name is Jillian, and I am a scientist at a research hospital specializing in breast cancer. I am dependable and trustworthy, and I will follow your instructions to a T. If your cat or cats are scared or don’t want attention, I will respect their space and sit quietly to help gain their trust after I refill their water, feed them, and clean their litter box. If your cats enjoy attention and playtime, we will have a great time together! I would be honored to take care of your feline companions while you are away... Hello!
My name is Jillian, and I am a scientist at a research hospital specializing in breast cancer. I am dependable and trustworthy, and I will follow your instructions to a T. If your cat or cats are scared or don’t want attention, I will respect their space and sit quietly to help gain their trust after I refill their water, feed them, and clean their litter box. If your cats enjoy attention and playtime, we will have a great time together! I would be honored to take care of your feline companions while you are away.
I have a 10am-6pm schedule, five days a week, so I am available only after work hours and on weekends.
I am also comfortable administering any oral medications and applying topical ointments or flea preventatives your cat may need. Additionally, I’m happy to help with tasks such as taking out the trash, watering plants, bringing in the mail, and handling any package deliveries if needed.
For safety reasons, I’m not comfortable allowing cats outdoor time while they are in my care.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or concerns before making a reservation.
Learn More About Jillian
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have had cats my whole life, and have taken care of friends and families cats for the past 15 years. I began professionally cat sitting around 6 years ago (with a different company) and have loved it from the start. I have many repeat clients and only 5 star reviews.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
My typical process is a meet and greet to gather information about the cat and to get the owner’s key. I have a form I fill out to take notes on food, water, treats, toys, kitty litter, key return, etc.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I never force a cat to do anything they do not want to do. If a cat is scared and does not want my attention I will leave them alone. I find that reading books aloud in the same room as the cat is a way to make them less anxious because they get used to my voice and smell.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jillian is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Meowtel
October 24, 2022
Jillian is a cat sitter in the Claremont area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Koral
March 10, 2025
Jillian is super affectionate and loving to all animals. She is attentive and caring, I would trust her with my pets any day.
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Asia
March 10, 2025
Jillian is a naturally nurturing, helpful, and professional person who is also the biggest cat lover I’ve ever met. She deeply cares about offering love and support to humans and animals alike.
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Rose
March 10, 2025
I hate leaving my cats, but since I found Jillian I have felt so much better about traveling. My cats are not easy girls--they're feral rescues, not friendly to strangers, and tend to make quite the mess when I'm gone. Jillian cares for them with grace and empathy, and always sends me photos so I don't have to worry about my girls while I'm gone. There are very few people I'd feel good about leaving my girls with, but with Jillian I know they are safe.
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Meowtel
March 10, 2025
Jillian is a background-checked cat sitter in the Upland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Jillian's is 30%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Jillian's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Schedule Constraints
I work a 10-6 job 5 days a week, so I am available after work and on weekends.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 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.
Upland cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Meowtel
October 24, 2022
Jillian is a cat sitter in the Claremont area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Koral
March 10, 2025
Jillian is super affectionate and loving to all animals. She is attentive and caring, I would trust her with my pets any day.
Asia
March 10, 2025
Jillian is a naturally nurturing, helpful, and professional person who is also the biggest cat lover I’ve ever met. She deeply cares about offering love and support to humans and animals alike.
Rose
March 10, 2025
I hate leaving my cats, but since I found Jillian I have felt so much better about traveling. My cats are not easy girls--they're feral rescues, not friendly to strangers, and tend to make quite the mess when I'm gone. Jillian cares for them with grace and empathy, and always sends me photos so I don't have to worry about my girls while I'm gone. There are very few people I'd feel good about leaving my girls with, but with Jillian I know they are safe.
Meowtel
March 10, 2025
Jillian is a background-checked cat sitter in the Upland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.