I'm Janelle
West Philly Purrfessor
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I'm Janelle
Cat Sitting in Philadelphia, PA
I provide feedings, litter box cleaning, and playtime f... Hi I'm Janelle, a local cat sitter in the West Philadelphia area. I'm a professor by trade and a long-time cat parent. I've had cats since I was 1 year old and have more than 20 years of experience caring for several of my own kitties, as well as conducted rescue, TNR, and foster.
I provide feedings, litter box cleaning, and playtime fun. Depending on you and your cats' needs, my sitting services range from 25 minute sessions to half day.
I'm comfortable with cats that need medication and palliative care as I have experience with cats with diabeties, cancer, and chronic kidney disease.
I know how important they are so I'll be sure to take great care of your cats!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
In addition to caring for my own cats and fosters, I've been cat and dog sitting for more than 10 years for friends, neighbors, and family. I've done volunteer, rescue, TNR, and fostering for rescue orgs such as The Cat Collaborative and Project MEOW. I've helped place cats for adoption after fostering.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two cats: Céline (named after Céline Dion) and Domino who was a TNR but decided he liked my house a little better than the shelters I made in the backyard. I recently lost my cat (Assata) of 19 years to kidney disease but we had a great life together.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
If possible, I want to meet with them either virtually or in person to get a sense of their cats' needs as well as what they have set up for the day to day care. Routines are really important for cats and I want to ensure I understand their needs, wants, and the responsibilities of that particular household. For me, it's about finding a good fit and that both parent and cat feel comfortable and safe.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Janelle is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Tina
October 1, 2025
Dara
August 11, 2025
Janelle has take care of at least three cats that she's loved from birth into their passing. I have personally witnessed her care for cats that lived under her care for at least 17 years. Janelle has administered medications for several illnesses, always with care and patience. From pill tablets to needle-based medications, she's approached the administration of medicine with the comfort of the cats in mind. And as some who has watched over her cats from time to time, she takes their care seriously even when she is away, leaving carefully detailed instructions that includes pictures. Janelle has excellent communication skills, is highly responsive to communications via texts, and always has in mind the safety, comfort, and well-being of any cat that is within in her orbit!
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Whitney
August 11, 2025
Janelle is an extremely smart, caring, and down to earth person with two decades of experience caring for cats! She is a skilled and loving caretaker for her own pets as well as community cats in her neighborhood. I highly recommend her!
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Meowtel
August 11, 2025
Janelle is a background-checked cat sitter in the Philadelphia area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Janelle's is 10%
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
Janelle's holiday surcharge is 10%.
Schedule Constraints
I'm unavailable to cat sit Tuesday through Thursday but am available for drop in visits during the weekends and Mondays.
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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.
Philadelphia cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $26.00. 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
Tina
October 1, 2025
Dara
August 11, 2025
Janelle has take care of at least three cats that she's loved from birth into their passing. I have personally witnessed her care for cats that lived under her care for at least 17 years. Janelle has administered medications for several illnesses, always with care and patience. From pill tablets to needle-based medications, she's approached the administration of medicine with the comfort of the cats in mind. And as some who has watched over her cats from time to time, she takes their care seriously even when she is away, leaving carefully detailed instructions that includes pictures. Janelle has excellent communication skills, is highly responsive to communications via texts, and always has in mind the safety, comfort, and well-being of any cat that is within in her orbit!
Whitney
August 11, 2025
Janelle is an extremely smart, caring, and down to earth person with two decades of experience caring for cats! She is a skilled and loving caretaker for her own pets as well as community cats in her neighborhood. I highly recommend her!
Meowtel
August 11, 2025
Janelle is a background-checked cat sitter in the Philadelphia area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.