I'm Amanda

Amanda's Caring Hands

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24 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
9 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

Amanda is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Amanda's Caring Hands

I'm Amanda

Cat Sitting in Jersey City, NJ

I grew up in a country home with dogs, cats and fish! My parents made sure that, at a very early age, I understood the level of responsibility needed for pet care. I've always been a huge fan of cats. I now live in Jersey City and have two rescues of my own rig... I grew up in a country home with dogs, cats and fish! My parents made sure that, at a very early age, I understood the level of responsibility needed for pet care. I've always been a huge fan of cats. I now live in Jersey City and have two rescues of my own right from my backyard! I am an actor by trade and I've been involved in professional pet care for over 25 years. I've cared for hundreds of animals young and old and have so much fun getting to know new faces and tails! Looking forward to meeting your fur baby!

Learn More About Amanda

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

I've had animals and taken care of animals all of my life. I started cat sitting for friends and neighbors over 20 years ago. And about 15 years ago, I started taking on new clients and made it a large part of my income.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Connecting with cats. Getting to know and understand their personalities. Getting to know their signals, what makes them happy and feel safe.

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

I contact the the new client and set up a meet and greet with them and their fur babies. I have a list of questions from food to fears. And everything inbetween.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

5.00
24 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Stevie

Stevie

December 3, 2025

Amanda is the best! I was so at ease knowing she was caring for my cat baby. She sent consistent updates - including many cute pictures! - and Leroy was clearly very comfortable in her company. Highly recommend her for any cat sitting needs.

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Ceridwynne

Ceridwynne

October 30, 2021

The best! The best EVER. My shy kitty was getting over a terrible respiratory infection and Amanda took such good care of her and handled my numerous nervous texts with utter grace. My cat also LOVED her. My cat doesn't take to people quickly or easily, so that's really saying something.

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Steven

Steven

November 20, 2021

Amanda was great, we had to change the dates by a day and this was not a problem with her. Amanda kept us updated with cute little videos and pictures of the cats and kittens each visit. We could not recommend Amanda enough!

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Palak

Palak

September 13, 2021

Amanda was always punctual, very friendly with my cat and she took great photos. She even went above and beyond when there was a boil water advisory in my area. Amanda bought her own jug of water to clean the cat's bowl. Amanda is a great sitter and we would love to book her again.

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Ashley

Ashley

September 9, 2020

Amanda was a wonderful, attentive, and professional cat sitter. Before arriving she notified me via text, and upon arrival I received a video of my cat, along with some photos throughout the visit. She was thorough in cleaning up after our pet and making sure all his feeding needs were met. I would definitely use Amanda again, and I highly recommend her.

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Benjamin

Benjamin

July 19, 2021

Great cat sitter! Instantly bonded with my finicky cat and sent a lot of photos and videos

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$38.00 / 20min
$50.00 / 45min
$70.00 / 60min
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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.

Jersey City cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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!

5.00
24 reviews
5.00
From $38.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)