I'm Jackie
Jackie The Cat Fairy
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Jackie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Jackie
Cat Sitting in West Orange, NJ
I have experience with a wide variety of feline personalities, from unstoppable kittens to older cats with medical needs. I've even converted a few cat skeptics into cat people!
My specialized experience:
🐱 20+ years of cat care for cats of all ages and personalities
♿️Older cat care: Experienced with limited mobility and... Hi, I’m Jackie! I’ve lived with and cared for cats my entire life, having grown up in a cat-obsessed family. My reputation as a cat lover led to becoming a trusted sitter for friends, neighbors, and now my entire community and beyond with Meowtel.
I have experience with a wide variety of feline personalities, from unstoppable kittens to older cats with medical needs. I've even converted a few cat skeptics into cat people!
My specialized experience:
🐱 20+ years of cat care for cats of all ages and personalities
♿️Older cat care: Experienced with limited mobility and creating accessible environments
💬Detailed and consistent updates with photos/videos
💊Medication: Comfortable with pills, drops, and topical treatments
⛑️ Pet CPR & First Aid: Trained through Paws N Claws 911 in hands-on emergency response, including choking relief, rescue breathing, and vital sign assessment.
🪴Also happy to take care of light house sitting tasks like watering plants, taking in mail, etc.
I currently have two of my own cats, Patty and Lucy. My older kitty, Lucy, taught me how to expertly care for cats with medical needs. Patty, my younger, adventurous kitty, is harness trained and loves going on walks with me.
Please let me know if I can answer any questions you have. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your kitties!
Check out my cats and cats I have cared for in the past below! ♡₍^. .^₎⟆
Learn More About Jackie
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love how every cat has their own vibe and unique personality. I genuinely enjoy earning their trust, figuring out what makes them feel safe, and seeing their personalities slowly come through. I believe the key to great cat care is meeting each cat where they are.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
One of my favorite bookings has to be one of my first, which was with a cat that had just moved apartments and was still adjusting to his new home. I was so glad I could be there for him and gave him a sense of safety and comfort while his dad was away. By the end of my visits, he had stopped hiding and had a favorite spot on the couch with me!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
Meet and greets prior to reservations are an important part of my process, giving everyone (humans and cats alike) a chance to get comfortable. I also make sure to send clients consistent updates on their cat while they’re away. As someone who has also hired cat sitters, I empathize with the desire for clear communication. It makes the whole process low-stress for everyone.
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jackie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Priyanka
October 11, 2026
Jackie did a fabulous job of watching our cat Ronu. It was his first time with a sitter since we adopted him. Ronu is a classic orange cat with a goofy, talkative personality. He loves stealing food he isn’t supposed to eat. He accidentally had a bit of a chocolate chip croissant wrapped in foil while we were gone. Jackie informed us immediately and handled taking Ronu to the ER very diligently including managing his care and correspondence with the vet. Everything turned out fine. I was impressed by how calmly, honestly and patiently she handled bringing Ronu to the ER. She gave us regular updates through out Ronu’s ER visit and photos of play time. Highly recommend Jackie. Special shout out for managing a stressful situation so well!
Read moreResponse from Jackie
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review Priyanka! I really appreciated your kindness and support throughout Ronu’s ER visit. I’m so glad everything turned out ok and he is back home being his spunky self! 🐈🧡
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Ellie
This month
Jackie is hands down the best cat sitter we have had. While we were traveling for our wedding, we had complete trust that Jackie was taking great care of our kitties. She was incredibly detail-oriented and thorough, and her frequent updates and photos assured us that our cats were well fed, receiving plenty of pets, and getting lots of play time. Jackie also kept our house so tidy, which was not at all an expectation but the best welcome home after our trip!
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Alexandra
August 5, 2026
Jackie did an awesome job house sitting my kitty for four days! She ask thorough questions during our meet and greet, and provided detailed and helpful updates while sitting. She played with my cat, shared adorable photos, and helped keep her routine very close to her usual, which kept stress low. I very much appreciated Jackie's help while managing international travel for a family emergency. She did a fabulous job, and I strongly recommend her for house-sitting. Thank you!
Read moreResponse from Jackie
I really appreciate all of your thoughtfulness, Alex. You are such a wonderful cat parent!
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Adelbert
March 1, 2026
Jackie was super attentive to our two cats Soba and Miso! She went the extra mile while we were out of town and helped check on our apartment for a beeping noise and worked with concierge to schedule work order. She gave Soba and Miso play and cuddle time and they both enjoyed a nice treat as well as a new cat toy!
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Jennifer
April 3, 2026
We just booked Jackie for the first time and are so happy with the care she gave our senior cat, Lucy. From the first meet and greet meeting, it was clear that Jackie took her role very seriously, making detailed notes about Lucy’s care and asking a lot of great questions. We received daily updates and photos/videos, so we were never left wondering how things were going at home. Would highly recommend Jackie for your cat-sitting needs and we know we’ll be booking her again when the time comes.
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Hannah
October 6, 2025
Jackie is a very diligent, responsible, caring, attentive and empathetic cat sitter. My cat Trixie is elderly and suffers a few tricky health conditions but Jackie handled everything perfectly, from preparing and administering multiple types of medication and tending to her specific dietary needs. She truly cared for Trixie as if it were her own cat. She also gave frequent and thorough updates and strategized with me on how to keep Trixie comfortable. I would absolutely have Jackie sit again!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Jackie's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Jackie's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Overnight stay rate
Jackie's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Jackie's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Schedule Constraints
- Drop-ins for *new clients* require a minimum of 3 nights
- On Tuesdays, I am only available for AM visits this summer
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
West Orange cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Priyanka
October 11, 2026
Jackie did a fabulous job of watching our cat Ronu. It was his first time with a sitter since we adopted him. Ronu is a classic orange cat with a goofy, talkative personality. He loves stealing food he isn’t supposed to eat. He accidentally had a bit of a chocolate chip croissant wrapped in foil while we were gone. Jackie informed us immediately and handled taking Ronu to the ER very diligently including managing his care and correspondence with the vet. Everything turned out fine. I was impressed by how calmly, honestly and patiently she handled bringing Ronu to the ER. She gave us regular updates through out Ronu’s ER visit and photos of play time. Highly recommend Jackie. Special shout out for managing a stressful situation so well!
Response from Jackie
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review Priyanka! I really appreciated your kindness and support throughout Ronu’s ER visit. I’m so glad everything turned out ok and he is back home being his spunky self! 🐈🧡
Ellie
This month
Jackie is hands down the best cat sitter we have had. While we were traveling for our wedding, we had complete trust that Jackie was taking great care of our kitties. She was incredibly detail-oriented and thorough, and her frequent updates and photos assured us that our cats were well fed, receiving plenty of pets, and getting lots of play time. Jackie also kept our house so tidy, which was not at all an expectation but the best welcome home after our trip!
Alexandra
August 5, 2026
Jackie did an awesome job house sitting my kitty for four days! She ask thorough questions during our meet and greet, and provided detailed and helpful updates while sitting. She played with my cat, shared adorable photos, and helped keep her routine very close to her usual, which kept stress low. I very much appreciated Jackie's help while managing international travel for a family emergency. She did a fabulous job, and I strongly recommend her for house-sitting. Thank you!
Response from Jackie
I really appreciate all of your thoughtfulness, Alex. You are such a wonderful cat parent!
Adelbert
March 1, 2026
Jackie was super attentive to our two cats Soba and Miso! She went the extra mile while we were out of town and helped check on our apartment for a beeping noise and worked with concierge to schedule work order. She gave Soba and Miso play and cuddle time and they both enjoyed a nice treat as well as a new cat toy!
Jennifer
April 3, 2026
We just booked Jackie for the first time and are so happy with the care she gave our senior cat, Lucy. From the first meet and greet meeting, it was clear that Jackie took her role very seriously, making detailed notes about Lucy’s care and asking a lot of great questions. We received daily updates and photos/videos, so we were never left wondering how things were going at home. Would highly recommend Jackie for your cat-sitting needs and we know we’ll be booking her again when the time comes.
Hannah
October 6, 2025
Jackie is a very diligent, responsible, caring, attentive and empathetic cat sitter. My cat Trixie is elderly and suffers a few tricky health conditions but Jackie handled everything perfectly, from preparing and administering multiple types of medication and tending to her specific dietary needs. She truly cared for Trixie as if it were her own cat. She also gave frequent and thorough updates and strategized with me on how to keep Trixie comfortable. I would absolutely have Jackie sit again!
Tyler
December 23, 2025
Jackie was fantastic. We were so lucky to have her! She is extremely kind and responsive and took time to play and be with our cat. She made sure to communicate, feed and send updates regularly. She is extremely attentative to detail and we could not leave a more positive and warm review. I will be sure to use Jackie again in the future. We are so lucky to have her! I don’t think that we could have found a better person for the job!
Allison
July 2, 2026
Jackie was great and patient with our senior girl! She took care of all of her needs daily while also respecting her needs/boundaries as a scared cat. Already set to hire her again and highly recommend her services!
Tyler
May 3, 2026
Jackie is fantastic and we always trust her to look after our cat! She sends lots of photos and is always attentative and caring. I would HIGHLY recommend her. We have tremendous trust in her!
Luis
June 5, 2025
Jackie was super flexible during my last minute travels when I couldn’t get my usually sitters. my cat Lincoln took to her very quickly and they became great friends! I would 100% recommend her and will be booking with her again
Brooke
May 27, 2025
Jackie is an absolute gem. She took care of our cat and home with so much love, attention, and care — we felt completely at ease while we were away. She left our apartment spotless and even wrote the sweetest note that totally made our day. It’s rare to find someone so thoughtful and reliable. We’re so grateful for her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her a thousand times over. Seriously, five stars isn’t enough — she deserves a thousand-star rating. Thank you, Jackie!!
Kara
October 27, 2025
Jackie was a great sitter for my two cats with wildly different personalities. She was attentive to their individual needs, and easy to communicate with. Her transparency and care for my fur babies put me at ease while I was away. Would highly recommend!
Response from Jackie
Thank you, Kara! 🐱
Lisa
September 26, 2026
Jackie did a great job looking after our 3 cats! We received updates and photos each day. And everything was very clean when we returned!
Response from Jackie
Thank you Lisa! Hope to visit sweet Ayla, Asher and Riley again in the future.
Raquel
July 12, 2025
Jackie was great! She’s a true pet lover and was a pleasure to work with. She was good with following instructions and went the extra mile to assist. Even my cat who’s not so friendly warmed up to her. She’d definitely be my first choice if I needed to book again.
Allison
Today
As always, Jackie did an amazing job taking care of our Ella and making sure to keep me updated so I never had to worry!
Michael
This week
Adelbert
October 7, 2026
Scott
September 20, 2026
Tyler
September 7, 2026
Allison
August 12, 2026
Jennifer
August 12, 2026
Tyler
July 26, 2026
Jackie is the best! we are so grateful to have her and we are so lucky that she takes care of our kitty :) we trust her completely!
Response from Jackie
Thank you for trusting me with your sweet May! It’s always a joy to see her and sit for you.
Sarah
June 24, 2026
Tyler
June 14, 2026
Tyler
May 8, 2026
Jackie is the best and we are so grateful for her! she always does the best job taking care of our nugget.
Tyler
April 5, 2026
Jackie is the best! We always feel like we can trust her with our cat. She is so responsive and she makes our cat so happy. We are extremely grateful to have her.
Susana
March 19, 2026
repeat customer - love Jackie!
Response from Jackie
Thank you, Susana! Thomas is a ray of sunshine and I love visiting him.
Susana
February 9, 2026
Jackie is the most responsible and caring sitter you can find!
Tyler
January 1, 2026
Jackie is fantastic! We are so grateful to have her. We have used her multiple times and she is the best cat sitter that we could have ever imagined.
Tyler
January 1, 2026
Jackie was fantastic! We have used her multiple times. She is our cats best friend! She is extremely kind and communicative. She is such a pleasure to have because she takes wonderful care of our sweet baby and it puts us at ease as well. We will absolutely use Jackie again and continue to use her!
Sarah
November 11, 2025
Laura
November 10, 2025
Sarah
November 3, 2025
Luis
September 5, 2025
Mazin
September 3, 2025
Emily
July 26, 2025
jackie was a wonderful house and cat sitter — responsive, upbeat and reliable. we will most definitely try to book her again for any and all future trips!!
Mazin
July 16, 2025
Jackie is excellent. The best cat sitter you can ask for!
Brooke
July 14, 2025
Janet
May 9, 2025
Jackie is steadfast, loving, and adores her furry friends.
Meowtel
May 9, 2025
Jackie is a background-checked cat sitter in the West Orange area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.