I'm Jen
The Pampered Cat - Bangor
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I'm Jen
Cat Sitting in Bangor, ME
I worry about my cats when I travel, so I understand wanting to find someone you can trust to watch your cats. I will provide you with many pictures and updates. I also will bring trash to the curb, bring in packages/mail, water plants, and anything else you need!
I... Hello! I moved back to Maine in 2020 and am happy to be able to provide services here! I was a volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society for 3 years; I worked with cats on the adoption floor and with difficult cats in the behavior center. I have been cat sitting for 20 years and have experience caring for cats on special diets, giving insulin shots, and giving medications in any form. I am certified in cat CPR/First Aid.
I worry about my cats when I travel, so I understand wanting to find someone you can trust to watch your cats. I will provide you with many pictures and updates. I also will bring trash to the curb, bring in packages/mail, water plants, and anything else you need!
I always let the cat(s) decide how they want the visit to go; if they are feeling affectionate and want lots of pets, if they just want to play and get their energy out, or a mixture of both! If they need space I will go slow and earn trust on their terms. For shy cats, I just sit quietly and play calming music in order to slowly build their trust and hopefully they will come out of their shell! But if my presence is only causing them anxiety, I will just complete what I need to for each visit and leave them be.
If my calendar shows days that I'm unavailable but you really need someone to come by, if you live outside of my service zone but find yourself in need of a sitter, or if you need a type of visit I don't normally provide (i.e. overnight visits) please don't hesitate to reach out and I will do my best to make an exception to accommodate you and your kitties! If I truly can't make it work then I will put you in touch with another awesome Meowtel sitter that will be able to help!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting since 2004 - it's been 20 years! I started cat sitting just for friends & family, and then while living in San Diego I was looking for a way to make extra income and discovered Meowtel. I started cat sitting with Meowtel in 2016 - shortly after the company was created! I also used to work as a barista at the San Diego Cat Cafe and had ~12 cats to care for as part of my job duties. I had so many absolutely wonderful cats that I watched in San Diego, some of them were regulars and some were just one time, but all of whom I still occasionally think about and miss! I now have a great handful of regular clients in Maine. I still cat sit for friends & family and I've even watched a bearded dragon and a pig!
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love getting to know each cat and seeing all of the different personalities! I love when I have finished all my cat sitting duties and can just spend the rest of the visit either cuddling with cats or playing with them - or both! Another unexpected perk that I really appreciate is getting to explore different neighborhoods or areas that my clients live in, places I might not have known about otherwise. I got to visit so many different parts of San Diego for example and since I was still new to the area, I really enjoyed/needed that. Sometimes I would walk around the neighborhood after my visit or I would go to a nearby coffee shop, park, etc. I discovered a lot of cool places that way!
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I would have to say my very first reservation, which also became my first regular client. This was all the way back in 2016 so it was a long time ago, but I still think about Mama and Boobers. They were two incredibly sweet, fluffy cats with the cutest faces. It was one of those neighborhoods I mentioned in my previous answer that was actually pretty near my house but it was still a totally new neighborhood to explore so that added to the excitement I felt over my first official Meowtel reservation. I loved spending my evenings with those two cats in my client's quiet and peaceful home. It really set the stage for how awesome my time with Meowtel has been.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two incredibly sweet boys - Tripp and Gus! Tripp is a rescue from the San Diego Humane Society; he stole my heart while I was volunteering there. Gus is a rescue from the Old Town Animal Shelter. They are both ~14lbs and absolute love bugs. They love being carried around the house and they love looking out the doors and windows at all the wildlife.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I would find someone reliable and make sure you have options in case you need a backup. What gives me peace of mind using Meowtel is that if something happened to me, Meowtel would find a replacement with no cost and little stress to the client. I also recommend getting a camera. I have heard from clients that they have had past sitters not show up! I would recommend a Ring camera to make sure your sitter is actually showing up and/or a Wyze Pan camera pointed at their food/water so you can ensure that your cat is getting their basic needs met. It also helps you monitor if your cats are properly eating/drinking! For example as a sitter it can be hard to know whether autofeeders dispensed if the cat devours it all before I arrive - but you could check the camera and tell me if it didn't!
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I always make sure that I lock the door while I am in the home and that I always lock it behind me. If there is a porch light I usually leave that on if I am visiting after dark or if I know my client is returning late at night. I also ask about what lights they would like left on in the house at all times and make sure I keep those on. I always bring in mail and packages so it doesn't look like no one is home. I also am very observant which helps - one time a cleaning lady had come by in between my visits and I messaged my client saying "... It looks like someone was in your home because everything is slightly cleaner and put away but nothing is amiss". She confirmed she had a cleaner that she forgot to mention!
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! I try to stick around for most holidays because those are always my busiest times for cat sitting. There is honestly nothing I love more than filling my holidays with a bunch of cat visits and cuddles! I prefer to keep myself available during holidays so those that need to travel (especially my regular clients) can do so without worrying about who will be caring for their cats.
What is your favorite cat toy?
Easter eggs! My cats go crazy over them and it's so fun to watch.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I like to verbalize everything I am doing so the cat gets used to my voice and always knows where I am.. I don't want to sneak up on them by accident! I will play calming music from my phone. If the cat is the type to eventually warm up to strangers I will earn their trust with food/treats and sit near them and read out loud. If the cat dislikes strangers no matter what and my presence is only giving them anxiety, I will just do everything that needs to get done (food, water, litter) and leave as soon as possible.
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Joe
December 29, 2025
Jen did an exceptional job at taking care of Katie! There was a major snow storm in my absence and Jen still prioritized the care of Katie in an unplowed driveway/road. Many thanks to her going above and beyond!!
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Joe
December 2, 2025
Jen did an exceptional job of taking care of Katie. She kept me updated with pictures and detailed notes. I could not have asked for better care! I will be requesting her in the future!!
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Jay
September 17, 2024
Jen is absolutely the best! I've left a couple reviews for her already, but yet again she managed to go above and beyond what she had already done for my little furry monsters! I had thought I had scheduled her to visit my kitties when I was gone for a short weekend trip, but I had not! I messaged her to mention something about getting in the house and she replied back letting me know she didn't think she was scheduled to visit! I panicked as I was already out-of-town. Despite the last minute notice and the fact that she had plans for the weekend, she rearranged things and made it happen. She is just the best. :)
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Shannon
July 24, 2025
Jen is a miracle worker with our very shy and sometimes spicy cat! Our cat usually runs and hides from strangers, friends, cat sitters. But Jen got in pets and treat giving. Jen provides lots of info and pics while we are away. Highly recommend!
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Laura
May 20, 2025
Jen is the best cat sitter. She is almost always available when we need her and she treats our kitties like her own. She is able to get out more social kitties to play and is so wonderful with our more shy kitty. She is the best and they always look forward to her visits.
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Natalie
August 25, 2024
Jen went above and beyond with my two cats! she ran into a few scenarios that I didn’t expect and didn’t hesitate to take care of it no questions asked. she was very attentive and great at communicating and sending pictures which really helped ease my worries about them being alone while we were away!
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Bangor cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
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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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Joe
December 29, 2025
Jen did an exceptional job at taking care of Katie! There was a major snow storm in my absence and Jen still prioritized the care of Katie in an unplowed driveway/road. Many thanks to her going above and beyond!!
Joe
December 2, 2025
Jen did an exceptional job of taking care of Katie. She kept me updated with pictures and detailed notes. I could not have asked for better care! I will be requesting her in the future!!
Jay
September 17, 2024
Jen is absolutely the best! I've left a couple reviews for her already, but yet again she managed to go above and beyond what she had already done for my little furry monsters! I had thought I had scheduled her to visit my kitties when I was gone for a short weekend trip, but I had not! I messaged her to mention something about getting in the house and she replied back letting me know she didn't think she was scheduled to visit! I panicked as I was already out-of-town. Despite the last minute notice and the fact that she had plans for the weekend, she rearranged things and made it happen. She is just the best. :)
Shannon
July 24, 2025
Jen is a miracle worker with our very shy and sometimes spicy cat! Our cat usually runs and hides from strangers, friends, cat sitters. But Jen got in pets and treat giving. Jen provides lots of info and pics while we are away. Highly recommend!
Laura
May 20, 2025
Jen is the best cat sitter. She is almost always available when we need her and she treats our kitties like her own. She is able to get out more social kitties to play and is so wonderful with our more shy kitty. She is the best and they always look forward to her visits.
Natalie
August 25, 2024
Jen went above and beyond with my two cats! she ran into a few scenarios that I didn’t expect and didn’t hesitate to take care of it no questions asked. she was very attentive and great at communicating and sending pictures which really helped ease my worries about them being alone while we were away!
Rachel
July 2, 2024
I can't begin to describe how outstanding Jen is. She really goes above and beyond to provide detailed updates, give each cat attention, and make sure that they all feel as at ease as possible with her. Each day we got so many different photos to confirm how they were all doing along with updates on all aspects of their needs (litter, food, eating, playtime, treats, etc.). Jen is also excellent about maintaining communication and updating us if her schedule changes and needs to come a little later than anticipated, even though we don't expect any particular time of day when we are out of town. She is clearly very caring and thoughtful about the care she provides. I have never had such great peace of mind when leaving our cats in the care of someone else.
Rachel
November 21, 2025
I've lost track of how many times we've booked Jen, which should tell you enough about how awesome she is. This last time was a particularly long trip away for us, and it is always so reassuring to know that someone who genuinely cares about our cats is looking after them, keeping a sharp eye out for everything, and giving us detailed daily updates.
Rachel
December 21, 2023
I could not recommend Jen more. She truly went above and beyond to make sure our cats were cared for and comfortable. We were uneasy after a bad prior experience with a different person and we had to go out of town for medical reasons, so we were very nervous. Jen immediately abated any concerns by giving thorough and regular updates with pictures and quickly earning the trust of all of our cats. She took extra care to make sure their food and water stayed fresh, quickly adapted when one of our litter robots had errors, and even checked on the cats during a bad storm (and brought in and saved some soaked packages). She spent time with each of our cats and played with them. It was clear that this was the best experience our cats have ever had with us out of town, and I am so grateful.
Ann
August 3, 2024
Jen is a great kitty sitter. She is dedicated to the well being of all the cats in her care. Although this visit there were no meds needed in the past she has been responsible to this. She demonstrates professionalism, compassion and caring with each visit.🐕🦺❤️😊🐾
Toni
June 11, 2024
Jen ALWAYS goes above and beyond. She has to deal with my cranky, demanding, 81 year old dad as well as my cats. My VERY shy cat trusts her now which is a miracle! As always Jen is the ultimate professional and we adore her. You will not be disappointed if you hire her.
Sean
October 14, 2024
Jen was perfect. Friendly, professional, responsive, and honestly seemed to really care about our cat (and our related anxiety and such). I would recommend her to others in a heartbeat.
Jay
October 1, 2023
Jen was just awesome. My cats have always had family take care of them whenever I go anywhere, so I was unsure what this experience would be like. Right from the "meet & greet" I felt confident in Jen, though, and after this trip I am certain that my confidence was not misplaced. Her daily messages were wonderful - detailed, contained stories about the kitties along with pictures of them, info about the food and water they ate, and specifics about when she'd be back to see them again. She played with them, brushed them, and just did a phenomenal job and I am very appreciative. And the best part is, when I returned, my little cat monsters were happy and friendly and didn't show any signs of feeling like I had neglected them by going away for a couple days (as they have at times in the past). I will certainly be asking Jen if she'll help for all of my future trips!!!
Jay
March 5, 2024
This is the second time Jen has taken care of my kitties while I'm on vacation. The first time was an amazing experience, but this one -- it may be the best service I've ever had... ever anywhere. Her communication is top-notch, with lots of information and messages about how my little cat monsters are doing, how much they ate, cat box concerns, and just plenty of details to help me feel connected to them while I'm away. Beyond that she sent lots of pictures and videos that showed how much fun she was having with the kitties and how much fun they were having with her. One of my kitties is shy and didn't interact much with Jen the first time she helped out, but this time my shy little princess kitty was fully engaged and excited to play and show Jen around the house. Lastly, both times Jen has taken care of the kitties they have been in a great space when I returned and there was none of the usual distance they exhibit when I've left them for days. I cannot recommend her enough. Single best service I've ever experienced -- and that matters to me because these are my little babies.
Colleen
November 1, 2022
Jen exceeded all expectations! She sent me pictures of the cats daily. Even the shyest kitty posed for her cell ***** camera! She coaxed them out of hiding with canned food, toys and affection. Although I missed my fur babies, I know that they were safe and happy in Jen's care.
Ilisa
August 26, 2022
Jen is an amazing cat sitter and my cats loved her! She went above and beyond to make sure my 3 cats were happy and comfortable. She's great at giving my cat pills for his allergies which isn't easy! I loved receiving the photos/videos of my cats that she took daily, so I knew they were doing great!
Toni
September 2, 2025
Purrfectly, as usual! Daniel adores Jen and Leo is finally coming out to play with her! Our little guy who distrusts almost everyone now loves Jen! It was a long, hard won victory!!
Ann
June 12, 2023
Jen, was excellent. She is sweet and caring of both my house and the kitties . She adapted easily to all kitties in the home. I have a totally feral cat in my home, who actually came out to see her ( he usually hides). Jen was adaptable to schedules, coming early or late depending on the need . I’ll use her again on my next adventure away from home.
Laura
August 21, 2023
Jen did a great job with our kitties! They were in a new home and were slightly nervous at first (their owners too!). She sent detailed updates, photos, and paid very close attention to detail. Jen knew when to play with one kitty and give the other a little space to warm up. We couldn’t recommend a better sitter!
Kimber
August 22, 2016
Jen handled everything perfectly while I was away, and my super-shy cats even came out to see her during her visits (I know because she sent me a photo of them; bonus!). I definitely recommend Jen and will be using her services again.
Lauren
October 31, 2023
My cat soon learned to trust Jen and react happily when she visited, per her excellent photos and videos of their encounters. She's a caring, detail-oriented sitter.
Rakel
January 3, 2018
Jen did such a great job. She updated us daily with pictures of bean and even brought him toys to play with and a present for us for the holidays! I would highly recommend her and will definitely be using her pet sitting services again!
Jamie
March 19, 2017
Jen did an amazing job watching our two cats. She provided updates + photos which made it easier to be away from the cats. As an unexpected bonus, she was even able to interact with our very shy cat who usually hides from everyone. Highly recommended and will for sure use her in the future.
Rich
January 2, 2019
She was amazing! It was very nice to get her daily pictures and updates on my cat! I really felt a safe with her watching my cat! I would recommend her to anyone that is thinking about using her!!
Kendal
December 4, 2018
Jen was amazing! She was attentive to my cat and spent ample time with her everyday. I got updates with pictures everyday and I felt so comfortable with her watching my cat for a long period of time. Easy to communicate with and just overall great experience!
Sonia
July 19, 2016
Jen at The Pampered Cat was a great cat sitter. She communicates clearly, kept me updated via text everyday during my vacation, and clearly understands cats. I will definitely use her again on my next trip!
Brian
April 12, 2017
Jen is our first choice and was available to take care of our cats. She is very polite and likes to send images of the cats [if she can find them], which makes us feel better knowing our loved ones are being taken care of. I only wish our cats were as friendly as Jen! Like always, Jen will be our first choice when making arrangements to go out of town.
Brian
April 12, 2017
Jen is our first choice and was available to take care of our cats. She is very polite and likes to send images of the cats [if she can find them], which makes us feel better knowing our loved ones are being taken care of. I only wish our cats were as friendly as Jen! Like always, Jen will be our first choice when making arrangements to go out of town.
Toni
July 16, 2025
Jen is amazing! She routinely goes above and beyond for our cats! We're very lucky to have her
Sean
July 9, 2025
As in all our previous bookings, Jen did an amazing job. Great communication, wonderful updates, and our cat was happy and healthy upon our return.
Sean
April 3, 2025
As with all of our previous times with Jen, she was amazing. Wonderful prompt updates, going above and beyond on being as accommodating as possible, and just doing a great job at keeping our cat from going stir crazy while we were gone.
Benjamin
December 30, 2016
Jen is great. A true fan of cats, and gave great communication and updates on our little guy. Recommended!
Benjamin
July 10, 2017
Jen is super communicative, always has pics and updates to share, and really cares for animals. Highly recommended!
Benjamin
May 11, 2017
Jen is prompt, communicative, caring and send the best pics of our cat. Highly recommended!
Sonia
October 25, 2016
This is the second time Jen has watch my kitties and once again she did a great job!
Rachel
March 1, 2026
Toni
January 4, 2026
Sean
January 3, 2026
As before, Jen did an amazing job and was extremely flexible despite covering holiday hours.
Rachel
January 2, 2026
Laura
December 7, 2025
Sean
December 1, 2025
As with every time before, Jen did an amazing job and went above and beyond in terms of both flexibility and communication.
Deirdre
November 6, 2025
Rachel
September 10, 2025
Sean
September 8, 2025
As with all the previous times, Jen did great! Very flexible and timely.
Melisa
September 7, 2025
Melisa
August 25, 2025
Jamie
August 6, 2025
Toni
May 23, 2025
Toni
April 29, 2025
Rachel
March 21, 2025
Toni
January 26, 2025
As always....purrrfect! The cats were very happy and so are we. Jen is like a member of the family ❤️🥰
Rachel
January 19, 2025
Toni
January 3, 2025
As always, the best!! Daniel LOVES her ❤️
Sean
January 1, 2025
Just like the last few times she did an amazing job. Flexible, friendly, and great with our cat.
Ann
December 6, 2024
Sean
December 2, 2024
Despite a few mistakes in my end with scheduling Jen was a delight and extremely flexible.
Toni
October 17, 2024
Jay
October 1, 2024
Toni
October 1, 2024
As always....our go to kitty sitter! She's the best 😍
Ann
September 25, 2024
Rachel
September 11, 2024
Jay
September 2, 2024
Ann
September 2, 2024
Jay
August 17, 2024
Jay
August 6, 2024
Jay
April 23, 2024
Jay
April 6, 2024
Ann
April 6, 2024
Toni
December 9, 2023
Deirdre
December 5, 2023
Ann
August 24, 2023
Brian
October 7, 2017
Jen is awesome, as usual and we will continue to call on Jen to help with our felines needs when we are away. Thank you Meowtel for connecting me to such a dependable person, priceless!
Brian
October 7, 2017
Jen is awesome, as usual and we will continue to call on Jen to help with our felines needs when we are away. Thank you Meowtel for connecting me to such a dependable person, priceless!
Brian
October 12, 2016
Excellent service, it's the "Uber" of cat sitting. My sitter was excellent and informative. She loves cats and it showed. I love cats, so I know :-) I will hope this service is reachable to people who need it, such as myself. A literal, "lifesaver". I hope the little cat lover girl named, Sonya and her brother, who started this cat community, get the funding they need to build an amazing network of sitters, worldwide ! I will use this service again !
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