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I'm Jared

A cat sitter in Knoxville, TN

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
24 REVIEWS

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I'm Jared | Cat Sitting in Knoxville, TN

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

I prefer to immediately establish a clear and abundant channel of communication. There is never a situation where a cat parent can communicate too much with me. I recognize how much they care and want to match that care and then some. Once we feel comfortable with our established communication, I then process all given instructions and will typically attempt to reiterate my understanding to them to make sure there is no misunderstanding. Following that, key points of follow-up include: how they prefer their updates, what behavioral cues should I look out for, and how often would they like phot

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

Taking a thorough approach to security is essential, especially during the first few days when all parties are getting used to the arrangement. Taking precautions to check all possible entrances and exits for both outsiders and the cats themselves, helps limit all possibilities of potential accidents. I treat a client's home like my own and their pets the same way. I want them to rest assured their safety and comfort is my utmost priority.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! I am happy to work nearly every holiday except for Christmas. Even then, I am often only busy for a day or two of that season.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I am partial to any cat toys that provide noise the more they interact. for the longest time, the toy my cats loved the most was a small stick with a stringed mouse on the end that squeaked when poked and prodded. Recently, these same cats have thoroughly enjoyed a small tunnel placed for them between the couch and end table where they tend to take turns surprising one another from the opening.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Time and positioning are key. Like most animals, an even and tempered approach allows for the highest chance of success for their comfort. Often it is more of a game of patience. When this is less of an option, as in the case of administering medication, I often place myself in an open and available portion of the room on the floor. This typically allows them the avenue to approach me openly and after this occurs off and on for a short period, I often find my presence is less disruptive to them.

Jared's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Stephan

Jared was truly amazing in his professional yet warm and caring approach to taking care of our two cats. One of them is really fragile physically and emotionally, and I can only say that during our 10 day trip he kept him alive and I’m so grateful for his truly outstanding cat sitting. Jared went above and beyond in his help and response to request, including watering plants, adjusting the camera, and following caring instructions on the fly. His photos were just amazing and reassuring. We thank him so much for making our vacation possible in the first place and making us feel safe about our beloved pets.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 31, 2025
Kathryn

best cat sitter ever!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Jared on May 27, 2025 "Always happy to do so. Glad you got back safe."
May 27, 2025
Jeff

Jared was amazing again. He is thorough and wonderful with the cats. I would highly recommend him.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 14, 2025
Jeff

This was the first time I let someone else take care of my cats. And I could not be more happy. Jared was amazing, caring, professional. He was super. I would highly recommend him for anyone wanting a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 13, 2025
Kathryn

perfect as always! best cat sitter ever.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Jared on Feb 28, 2025 "thank you! Sneed is the amazing one"
February 28, 2025
Teresa

Jared took great care of our cats, including our senior kitty who needs daily medication. Definitely woukd book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 22, 2025
Cortney

My cat is shy and is an extremely messy eater due to a mouth disfigurement. Jared was patient and allowed her to approach at her own speed. By the end, she was obviously comfortable and enjoyed the interactions. He also cleaned her feeding area each day and provided timely updates. Highly recommended.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 2, 2025
Kathryn

Jared is amazing! he took such good care, came over at consistent times, and provided excellent, detailed updates. No notes, will absolutely ask him to cat sit again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 23, 2024
Dianne

Jared did an excellent job of caring for our fur babies. My daughter had surgery out of state so we did not need to be worrying about their care while we were gone. He was dependable and did everything we asked.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 13, 2024
Tom

Jared is super thorough and communicative, would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 31, 2024
Dianne

Jared was great. He was very thorough, very detailed oriented and reliable. We were happy that we didn't have to worry about our furr babies.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 30, 2024
Judy

I was very anxious about leaving my cat, who is 21 years old and deaf. She had a bad experience boarding a few years ago, so I thought I would try a pet sitter. I was so pleased with the care by Jared. He is a very responsible young man who is courteous, professional and thorough. His questions were appropriate and focused on Molly. I immediately felt at ease when I saw her interact with him. I received daily feedback and this helped me so much. I can't recommend him highly enough! Thank you so very much!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2024
Ilenne

I would 100% recommend Jared as a pet sitter. He was super sweet with my cat, Luna. He took the time to play with her even when she was a bit shy. He followed all my instructions about Luna's diet and sent me detailed updates and tons of pictures. He always replied quickly, too.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 5, 2024
Meowtel

Jared is a background-checked cat sitter in the Knoxville area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

February 23, 2024
Sara

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This week
Tom

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 25, 2025
Teresa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 22, 2025
Tom

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 28, 2025
Ilenne

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 25, 2025
Sara

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 23, 2025
Tom

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 8, 2025
Tom

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 2, 2024
Colin

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 17, 2024
Tom

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 27, 2024

Jared's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $60.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Jared's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Jared's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Knoxville cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $24.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Looking Good Feline Better
5.00 • 24 reviews • From $23.00