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I'm Jason | Cat Sitting in Aurora, IL

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

I have had to cat sit for family and friends for a couple decades. Some are easier than others as my sisters cat taught me as a younger sitter to always pay attention to body language. Since a little stabbing of my elbow for having the audacity to feed her when she was still trying to sleep, I have learned a lot.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Meeting new cats and helping people. I have had situations where I need help with my pets but no one was around so I had to turn down gigs, events, and more because I refuse to put them in a pet hotel. This allows me to help people keep their pets in the environment they know and love, albeit with a random stranger showing up for a bit a couple times a day, but still in their own territory.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 3 cats currently. Squirrel, our 7 year old Russian blue, was a runt of a litter who's brother Moose (who has since passed away due to cancer) protected him when he was fostered with a not as nice family. He was also raised by my old best friend shenron who had passed away to heart disease as well. Fox is our 3 year old chaos orange kitty. He is immune and intellectually compromised. Flying from one side of the house to another with a few bumps along the way he always keeps us on our toes. Mulder is our newest, and smartest. Found in the middle of a highway after a hawk dropped him and cars sped over him, I, a random delivery driver thought he was garbage until I saw the paw. A beautiful tux with the knowledge far beyond what a cat should have.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Make sure all questions and concerns are prepped beforehand. A good sitter has most of the questions they want/need to ask handy but anything you can think of is good to have prepared. Even the odd ones like "sometimes they get their toy lost under the fridge, could you do a quick check for that" type of question is good to have prepped. Outside of that, knowing timing constraints, medications, what to do for emergencies, etc. is all good to have prepped as well. If you feel the sitter is not a good fit based on the big issues, never feel bad to keep looking. This is part of the family after all and all parties should feel comfortable before proceeding.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am usually available for the holidays. It can vary a little bit and there is usually an upcharge for it, but I am all good helping out over any holiday.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I have a cat with some extreme anxiety, and have take care of many with the same issue. With my cat, fairly easy to calm him down. With others, everything is on their time, I never force an issue. I will sit in their space and maybe talk to them, offer a hand, but they can approach on their own. I often have treats ready for when/if they get close enough to me. I try to talk softly when they eat, to familiarize them with me during a good moment like eating food. But I do not push them out of their comfort zone as best I can. They will let me know when I'm accepted.

Jason's Reviews

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Jason is a background-checked cat sitter in the Aurora area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

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Cindy

As a very experienced cat owner himself Jason knows how to provide the love and care that your cat needs. From feeding them and playing with them to administering medicine and communicating with you about how they are doing, he’s the best.

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Michael

Jason is an extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable cat caregiver that would be an excellent choice for a sitter. Jason has a lifetime of experience caring for cats with a variety of temperaments and special needs. This provides Jason with the patience and first hand experience to handle any challenge a cat can throw at him.

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Jason's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $21.50 / 20min $34.50 / 45min $49.50 / 60min
  • Jason's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Jason's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aurora cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $24.00. 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.

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