I'm Jess

Cat Pride

5.00
32 Reviews
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8 Repeat clients
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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

Jess 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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Cat Pride

I'm Jess

Cat Sitting in Minneapolis, MN

I love everything about cats. I have three cats of my own and usually a foster cat or two. Finnegan, Dandelion, and Zealand are great foster brothers to their furry friends. I've fostered 78 cats and kittens with local rescues. Fostering taught me a lot of skills including giving medication, solving behavioral issues, and creating a safe space for shy cats. I had one foster that had to take 7 medications EVERY DAY!

My schedule is very flexible right now. I have my own business as a vi...
I love everything about cats. I have three cats of my own and usually a foster cat or two. Finnegan, Dandelion, and Zealand are great foster brothers to their furry friends. I've fostered 78 cats and kittens with local rescues. Fostering taught me a lot of skills including giving medication, solving behavioral issues, and creating a safe space for shy cats. I had one foster that had to take 7 medications EVERY DAY!

My schedule is very flexible right now. I have my own business as a virtual assistant, so I can work around any pet-sitting needs. I live in St. Paul in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood. When I am not working or under a pile of cats, I am typically kayaking at one of the many beautiful Mpls lakes or curled up with a book. I am also writing a memoir about travelling the world with my partner over the last year.

I am fully vaccinated against COVID19 and am happy to comply with any safety precautions you'd prefer.

I am here for you and your fur babies!


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer

5.00
32 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Tim

Tim

August 11, 2026

Jess was truly incredible! She clearly loves cats and took amazing care of them, sending us wonderful pics (like way better than we take) of them daily. Best cat sitter we’ve had, hands down!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Ashley

Ashley

May 26, 2026

Jess was excellent. We received regular photo and video updates each day. Jess was even able to coax our shy cat into coming out of hiding for some "people" time. We will definitely hire Jess in the future!

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Betsy

Betsy

May 28, 2026

Jess made friends with my shy cats (and loved up my friendly cat!) and sent me pictures of all three of them. She also, very importantly, told them that I missed them and loved them. :D Jess did great work with my slightly prickly cats; kept them safe and fed and happy, and kept me informed and happy. A+++++, will hire again!

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Elise

Elise

February 22, 2025

My senior cat Sawyer does so well and so much better when I’m gone since Jess has been talking care of him. Same goes for me - the peace of mind that I have knowing that Jess is caring for my sweet, shy fur ball is amazing. She knows exactly what to watch for and what he needs. She’s even helped me make improvements with how I feed him! Her love of cats, training and professionalism are absolutely the best.

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Mike

Mike

December 1, 2024

Jess was so great checking in on our two cats, with two wildly different personalities and needs, while we were away. Her updates were thorough and entertaining, and we could tell that she wasn’t just feeding the cats, but rather caring for them and what they needed from her while their parents were away for a few nights 🥰

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Elise

Elise

November 19, 2024

Jess was wonderful with my senior, shy cat Sawyer. He completely came out of his shell with her right away. Her daily updates and photos were detailed, timely and fun to receive. Jess is extremely knowledgeable about cat care and their behaviors and truly loves them. She took great care of Sawyer and we’ll be having her back again soon!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.00 / 20min
$46.25 / 45min
$60.50 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$75.00 / Overnight

Jess's is 15%

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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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  • Cat brings a calm, cat-first touch to Minneapolis care, with Rose, Ruby, and Jiji at home plus professional experience at the Animal Humane Society. They handle oral meds, eye/ear drops and topical ointments, welcome new clients, and are usually available on holidays 🐾

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  • Alison lives with Scout, Boo and Milo, and brings deep experience with special-needs cats, kidney disease, FIP and feral rescue work. She administers oral meds, fluids and drops, usually accepts weekends and holidays, and responds very fast 🐾

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  • Susan in Burnsville is a Popular, highly rated Sitter on Meowtel with 80+ reviews, 28 repeat clients, and very fast responses. She welcomes new clients, usually takes holidays and weekends, and brings strong medication skills, from pills to injections. 😺

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  • Jessica, a vet-clinic receptionist in Minneapolis, offers caring visits for shy, senior, and grumpy cats 😺 She is skilled with oral meds, injections, subcutaneous fluids, and inhalers. Usually available on holidays, she welcomes new clients and responds very fast with a 10% new client discount.

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  • Shannalee is a Minneapolis cat companion and director of operations at Caring for Cats, with senior cats and medical needs expertise, including injections and fluids. They accept new clients, usually take holiday and weekend bookings, respond very fast, and have 18 repeat clients 😺

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  • Kristen brings 30+ years with cats and has sat for clients since 2019 in Minneapolis. She accepts new clients, handles oral meds, eye and ear drops, topical ointments, plus injections and diabetic care. Her updates and photo sharing help keep cat parents at ease 🐾

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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.

Minneapolis 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!

5.00
32 reviews
5.00 From $32.00