I'm Jared

Friendly Experienced Cat Sitter-Dmv Area

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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

Jared 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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Friendly Experienced Cat Sitter-Dmv Area

I'm Jared

Cat Sitting in Hyattsville, MD

I’m a lifelong lover of cats. I’ve owned cats all my life, and currently have 2 wonderful kitties named Dove and Winter who just turned 6! I’ve had them since they were kittens, and they are the friendliest cats you’ll ever meet! They both go right up to people they’ve just met to say hi.

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I’m a lifelong lover of cats. I’ve owned cats all my life, and currently have 2 wonderful kitties named Dove and Winter who just turned 6! I’ve had them since they were kittens, and they are the friendliest cats you’ll ever meet! They both go right up to people they’ve just met to say hi.

Whenever I meet new cat, I make it my mission to be their friend (on their terms, of course). Even if they aren’t ready to make friends yet, I’m perfectly happy sitting nearby and letting them get comfortable. Sometimes it takes a few days (or a few treats), but most of the time they eventually warm up to me.

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

I have owned cats my whole life, and have been cat sitting for friends and family for over 20 years. I’ve been on Meowtel for a year now, and hope to continue here for many years to come!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love meeting and befriending new kitties, especially when they’re shy at first. Once we’ve gotten to know each other, I love just hanging out with them and playing with their favorite toys with them.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

It’s hard to pick just one! I’ve sat for a lot of fantastic kitties! Some of my favorites include a fluffy senior boy who loves to be brushed, a black and white kitty who lets me hold her like a baby, a beautiful black kitty who sits on my lap for a treat each visit, and two tuxedos who took a little time to warm up to me, but were affectionate lap kitties by the end of the reservation. There are also many cuddle monsters at various places who demand my full attention (and get it!)

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two wonderful cats of my own, named Dove and Winter. Winter is very social, and loves to meet new people. Dove is more reserved, but she’ll also go right up to a new person and demand their full attention.

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

There’s no such thing as too much information! I leave a full page of instructions for caring for my own kitties when I hire a sitter. Anything you think I need to know about your kitties, please share it with me.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

If you’ve never owned cats before, it’s important to remember that all cats are different. It may take some time for the kitty to get adjusted to their new surroundings. Its also important to pay attention to the kitty’s behavior. Sometimes what may seem like bad behavior is actually the kitty trying to tell you something.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

Attentiveness is key. Cats love to get into places and things that they aren’t supposed to, and it’s our job to keep them safe and out of trouble.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love laser pointers, crinkle toys, soft toys with catnip inside, jumping fish and bird toys, feather wands, cat caves, exercise wheels, and cat trees with dangling attachments

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

I let them come to me. If the cat doesn’t feel comfortable or safe, I don’t want to make things worse. I will happily sit nearby and let them decide if they want to come closer. Treats, used sparingly, also help.


Medication Experience:

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

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Karen

Karen

June 12, 2026

Jared was great and helped us enormously by alerting us to a flood in our basement. He then was willing to work with us to check the remediation equipment so we could continue our vacation after we flew back to deal with the crisis. Extremely responsive and reliable. We'll book again.

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Madeline

Madeline

July 20, 2026

Jared was so patient and such a great, consistent sitter for Mouse! Mouse was hissy and unhappy to have a new friend watching her, but Jared took that in stride. he provided consistent updates, photos, and was kind enough to water my plants as well! highly recommend him for peace of mind for your cat(s) while you’re away.

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Tracy

Tracy

November 14, 2025

Jared was awesome! Both of our cats can be skittish around strangers but they took to him right away. He also gave us plenty of updates and was able to help medicate using an inhaler twice a day. We will definitely hire him in the future again.

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Emma

Emma

August 10, 2026

Jared was a dream cat sitter! Responsive, reliable, communicative and creative in helping our cat take her twice-a-day pills. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone and everyone and look forward to booking him again.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Christin

Christin

July 25, 2026

Excellent as always. Made sure kitties were cool and comfortable when our hvac was on the fritz in mid-July, provided plenty of updates.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Beth

Beth

January 2, 2026

Jared took exceptional care of my cats — one indoor & one outdoor, and stayed with them in my home for a week. He sent daily detailed updates in the mornings and evenings with photos, which I appreciated, and took care show them attention. I would definitely ask him to house & cat sit again.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$26.00 / 20min
$38.00 / 45min
$50.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$75.00 / Overnight
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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.

Hyattsville 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 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!

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