I'm Jackie

Jackie's Cat Sitting

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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

Jackie is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Jackie's Cat Sitting

I'm Jackie

Cat Sitting in Somerville, MA

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Hello everyone!
Can’t wait to meet you and your kitties! I absolutely love being around cats 😻I grew up with cats and have had multiple cats as an adult. I currently have 5 cats, Harley(9), Peachy(4), Jormi (7), Bonks (2) and Levi (9 months).

I volunteer as Feline Manager at a local shelter. I started on their cat care team 3 years ago and started working with the adoption team a little over 1 year ago...
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Hello everyone!
Can’t wait to meet you and your kitties! I absolutely love being around cats 😻I grew up with cats and have had multiple cats as an adult. I currently have 5 cats, Harley(9), Peachy(4), Jormi (7), Bonks (2) and Levi (9 months).

I volunteer as Feline Manager at a local shelter. I started on their cat care team 3 years ago and started working with the adoption team a little over 1 year ago. I have really enjoyed my time volunteering at the animal shelter and have learned so much about cats and their behavior.

**I live in Somerville so mostly looking to cat sit in the city. I work another job Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday so not able to accommodate any midday visits those days. I can accomodate morning and/or evening visits either close to home (Somerville) or work (Beacon Hill).**

It’s hard for me leaving my cats when I go on vacation so I always make sure to take great care of other peoples cats while they are away! I love sending pictures/videos and daily updates while I am with the kitties.

Please reach out with any questions, can’t wait to hear from you!

Learn More About Jackie

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

I started catsitting for neighbors and friends about 10 years ago and have been doing it professionally for about 5 years. I have been a volunteer at a local animal shelter since 2021 and working with the cats there has helped me learn so much more. I have been able to learn a lot about cat behavior, body language and reading their cues which has become so helpful as a cat sitter. I am now the shelters Feline Manager so work very closely with all of the cats and the volunteer cat team.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! I am usually available during holidays. I love spending the holidays cat sitting. I am usually very busy during the holidays so definitely a good idea to book early 😉😻

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

With timid or anxious cats, I always like to take things slow and at the kitties pace. If a cat doesn’t seem like they wants to be approached, I’ll let them be. I never want to scare or push a cat who doesn’t want to interact. I find that sitting down on the floor is less intimidating and I always make sure a cat has a clear path to walk away if they choose. If a shy kitty approaches me I always start by letting them sniff my finger. One of my favorite things is when a shy kitty is able to trust/warm up to me, but I will never expect this from a cat and always respect their boundaries!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer

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Bia  Erika

Bia Erika

November 14, 2025

Jackie did a wonderful job taking care of Frida, Winnie, and Theo. She administered Frida's insulin 2x a day, which gave us peace of mind knowing her medical needs were being handled properly.

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Shauna

Shauna

May 11, 2025

FANTASTIC!!! On a scale of 1 to 5, Jackie was a Perfect 10. Every visit, she sent me photos and video clips of Nacho (my kitty), who clearly adored her--the photos showed him totally relaxed on Jackie's lap, snoozing, grooming, or "making biscuits," leaning into all of Jackie's petting, and purring like a maniac :), or running around playing, batting his toys all over the place. Along with the photos & videos, Jackie provided quick updates on how the visit went. I could relax during my trip, knowing that Jackie was taking such good care of Nacho--really engaging with him. Plus, on her last visit, Jackie left an overall "Report Card" covering important measures like his eating, drinking & litterbox habits, mood & playtime. I'm already booking her to care for Nacho during my next trip!

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Kat

Kat

December 12, 2025

jackie was great - she sent me daily updates on my kitties and even left a detailed progress report for me when i got back! she made sure to get in as much as possible in her 45 minutes, giving them food, treats, and playing with them. i’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter who truly cares :)

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Anna

Anna

April 29, 2025

I am so happy I found Jackie! For almost a week she was taking really good care of my cat Shiv🐱. Shiv is shy with new people and is a scaredy kitty overall, but Jackie was able to pet her on the very first day! It was such a relief to see my shy cat warm up to Jackie and cuddle with her😍🥹😍 Jackie followed all our instructions precisely and shared live updates with photo/video which was very sweet. One day Shiv had a medical emergency and Jackie handled it so well! I felt like I could trust Jackie and I hope we can work with her in the future!

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Nicole

Nicole

April 3, 2025

Jackie is an exceptional sitter. When we had our meet and greet, our shy kitty went up to her to say hi! During our time away, Jackie sent daily text updates and lots of cute pics of our cats. When we got back, we were so surprised to find that she had taken the time to write up a “report card” for them and left them with a few new toys! Jackie is an exceptional sitter and we will be using her again for future trips!

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Suzie

Suzie

April 15, 2025

Jackie has watched our two cats twice (with more visits to come!) and we can safely say the anxiety of leaving has completely gone away. our babies need medicine and unfortunately a lot of things ‘checked off’ and Jackie always succeeds. she is super responsive and helpful and has even gotten our cat, who is known to be aloof, to start warming up to her. we are really grateful to have found someone we trust to take care of our babies and be in our home.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.75 / 20min
$56.50 / 45min
$74.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$108.50 / Overnight
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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.

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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.

Somerville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

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