Uncle Jay is a go-to cat sitter. I recommend his business without a moment s hesitation. 10/10, seriously. He has been taking care of my cats since mid-2020 when I ended up taking in a stray kitten that a friend-of-friend had found. It wasn't the ideal time to take in a cat; I was a nurse working 12 + hour shifts during a pandemic. But the "cat distribution system" (and my impulsive heart) decided for me Uncle Jay has been excellent, trust worthy, communicative and thorough from the start... and those are traits that have remained steadfast over the last four years. I've used his services multiple times now for: (a) a late minute check in on my freshly spayed kitten while I had to work, (b) my twice yearly king weekend to visit my family on the East Coast, (c) longer trips that have taken me overseas, and (d) other short trips I've taken. It is clear that he understands cats & treats them well and with respect, and that they like and respect him back. I wouldn't doubt that he probably cares for my cats better than me! It is a stress relief to know that my two (yes, I got the 1st one a friend) are safe and sound while I'm away. Other pluses: His online booking portal is easy to use. He brings in packages and lets you know they have arrived. Bonus: Uncle Jay is very skilled in cat photography! His updates always include a variety of excellent pictures. read more

Uncle Jay loves cats, and our cat LOVES Uncle Jay! It's been almost a year since she's seen him and I'm sure she recognized him, the face photo was from day 1 of his most recent visit. Jay takes playtime and cuddle time seriously and it makes me feel much better knowing that our girl is getting some love while we are gone. Uncle Jay also continues to be fastidious about tidying and refreshing her water and wet food. Thank you, Uncle Jay! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Jay! He offers everything you'd want in a cat sitter: reliable, great with cats, responsive, thoughtful, and he is also a genuinely kind and and wonderful person. Our cat Jasper, who does not warm up to people quickly, adores Jay, and we are very happy to leave Jasper in his care. We highly recommend Jay. He is the best! read more

Uncle Jay is our go-to cat sitter - my shy skittish kitty adores him. My cat is raw-fed so Jay makes sure her food is properly defrosted and she gets her food. I get the most adorable photos of her from Uncle Jay so I don't miss her too much :) He makes sure my packages are safely stored and mail is brought in as needed - and he will also take care of my trash cans for trash pickup day. I trust him to take care of my cat and secure my house safely when I travel so I don't have to worry. read more

Uncle Jay and team are the best! We've used a couple of cat sitters, but once we found Jay we knew he was the best uncle for our kitty. He takes such good, thorough care of our cat when we are gone. He always sends daily updates with the best photos. His booking system is easy to use, and he always responds quickly in any communication. read more

We are so blessed to have Uncle Jay as our kitty sitter. There really are no words (or amount of stars) to accurately express how much Jay means to us. Our kitties are our family and if we didn't have Uncle Jay watching over our babies I straight up wouldn't leave the house. Jay's gentle nature and expertise were evident from the moment we met him, but more importantly from the moment our kitties met him. They were instantly comfortable in his presence and playing with him moments later. We can see from the update pictures he sends while we're away: our kitties are calm, engaged and posing for the camera lol. Cat whisperer. We love Jay as a person and it feels like a privilege to have Jay as our kitty sitter. read more

Uncle Jay takes meticulous care of my cat, who has medical needs requiring twice daily medication. Jay also plays and cuddles with my cat and my cat,in turn, is always thrilled to see Jay. I've also had unexpected emergencies come up while I was away and Uncle Jay has always risen to the many challenges I and my cats have (including foster cats and kittens) have sent his way. Bonus: Jay leaves my house cleaner than he found it. read more

Jay and his staff are the best catsitters around! When we're away from home, we know our cats are well taken care of--not just fed and had their litter boxes cleaned, but pet, played with, and loved. Jay is also an expert at giving medication to our cats when needed. He and his helpers alway send us updates and photos and take excellent care of our home as well, cleaning up after the cats, disposing of stinky garbage, keeping our mail organized, and even watering our houseplants. We love Uncle Jay Catsits! read more

Uncle Jay took great care of our 3 kitties and made sure to loop us in everyday sending us photos and a recap of each visit. We looked forward to seeing our fur babies everyday while away on vacation. Jay was able to fit us into the schedule 2 days before our trip and was very organized and reasonably priced. Jay made sure the kitties were fed, litter was scooped and floors around litter boxes and food dishes were swept and clean. We are completely impressed with the service and so thankful for the peace of mind while away from home. It's obvious that Jay loves cats and they love him too! He even was able to get our most timid kitty boy to come out and get love! I absolutely recommend Jay to take care of your kitties! read more

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The team took such amazing care of my cat for three weeks! The app they use sends updates and pictures after every visit. I could tell he was in good hands every day. He was less needy than usual when I came home. That is a testament to the wonderful care they gave him. I cannot say enough about what a great job they did. Book with Uncle Jay if you need great care for your cat! read more

We absolutely loved Jay. He watched our two cats while we were on an international trip and it became a highlight of the trip to wake up in the morning to Jay's updates. He is thorough and caring, exemplified by the many photos he would send, the detailed write-ups, and the way he thoughtfully took care of our home (watering plants, taking in mail, cleaning up litter scattered everywhere, etc.). Jay even bought two peacock feathers for our cats and left them in our closet! He was also the only one who came to check on our cats, and it was so nice to see them warm up to even day by day. It was clear they felt safe and happy with him. We actually booked two different cat sitters for this trip, simply with the intention of seeing if perhaps we preferred one style over the other. In the end, it wasn't even close; Uncle Jay stole the show. (And, his visits were longer for the same price!) read more

Having moved to a new neighborhood during the pandemic, I was extra worried about finding a trustworthy new caretaker for my beloved fur babies (2 male cats). I am so lucky to have found Uncle Jay Cat Sits. With Uncle Jay Cat Sits, you get the benefits of 1. A highly professional business along with 2. A unique passion for and understanding of cats--which they specialize in. I appreciate how proper and thorough they are in their intake process and meet & greet, plus their diligence in following extra cleaning procedures and precautions during COVID-19. They will also text or email you daily updates without fail, if you opt in. The lovely photos of each of my cats that accompany these updates make an enormous difference to ease my mind when I'm away. I'll be looking forward to more trips in the future, being able to confidently leave my home and four-legged family members in the care of Uncle Jay. read more

Uncle Jay is a total gem, and I am so grateful we found him to help take care of our two kitties when we are away! For starters, he has a great system for setting up a quick meet-and-greet visit and sending questions in advance so that the client feels comfortable and he's more-than-prepared for what to expect when watching your furry friends. He's thoughtful about things like taking his shoes off at the door if you're a no-shoes-inside-household, and asks if you need assistance with things like mail, watering plants, etc. while you are away. Icing on the cake is that he has an amazing organization system, a safe for your keys, and a backup plan god forbid he has an emergency. All in all, it makes me feel like my home and cats are in good hands. For his actual visits he's punctual, and always sends a status update (with photos, which makes my day!) after he leaves. If there are any issues, he will alert you. For example, one time we were away and we had an issue with an old window that would swing open if it was very windy, despite being latched. Since we have indoor-only cats, he alerted us during his visit that our window was open and one of our cats (who normally hides) wasn't in his usual hiding spots. To ease our worry that our cat got out, Jay took extra time to search our house to assure out kitty was safe and sound. (He was and had found yet another hiding spot, but the peace of mind was priceless!) On another instance, we were traveling for a conference my husband was attending, and he had forgotten some important presentation notes at home. When we asked if we had left them back at home, Jay even went the extra mile to help at our request snap a couple photos of important pages my husband really needed. He stayed extra time to help with this and refused to bill us for the extra time when we asked! He also sent us a very sweet holiday card this year which I thought was just an extra nice touch. (Oh, and I'm PRETTY sure he did some of the dirty dishes we left in the sink one time -- which is just beyond any expectation.) Outside of the professionalism, Jay is warm, kind, and so good with our kitties. We knew the moment he met our fussy tortie and she gave him some head butts, that we had found the right sitter! read more

Uncle Jay Cat Sits - Pet Sitting Near Me - Oakland, California

Jay is such an amazing cat sitter and always takes great care of our cat. Our cat is older and has a health condition that requires a special diet and supplement and Jay always does a great job making sure she get her food. He also gives her lots of attention and care on his visits and makes sure she has some interaction and playtime while we are gone. I can't imagine trusting anyone else with our home and our little predator. read more

Uncle Jay is easily my go-to cat sitter. I am blessed to have found him years ago and have never once regretted leaving my boy in Jay's care. Jay is punctual, communicative (texting each visit, pictures, texting back immediately etc), professional, and more importantly - loves cats. Jay has 0 problem putting up with medications, cleaning pads, or general cleanup after my senior kitty, and I would recommend Jay to anyone looking for a Cat Sitter. read more

When we are away we so appreciate Jay's detailed reports filled with photos of our cats. We look forward to them. Uncle Jay Cat Sits is very flexible with plan changes as well - which we have had several times. We first contracted Uncle Jay a number of years ago with our aging cat, and it made a world of difference - noticeable when we returned - he felt cared for and it showed. We were at the place of not going away anymore, given how hard it was on him previously. Anyway, Uncle Jay is super reliable and caring. read more

Jay and Rachel were really great! I really appreciated their clear communication and attention to detail for taking care of the kitties and house. In addition to that, they were super flexible and accommodating which I really appreciated (we kept having to change the # of days we were gone unexpectedly). It was also great to see the kitties warm up to them both so quickly and gave us peace of mind about our home and cats while we were gone. Highly recommend their service and will definitely use again in the future! read more

When my wife and I thought about taking our first vacation since the pandemic started, our first inquiries were to find someone to watch our two kitties while we were gone. Uncle Jay was incredibly responsive, detailed, and polite. Throughout the time we were gone Uncle Jay took fantastic photos, gave adorable updates, and really put in the time and effort to make sure that, while we missed our two kitties, we were never worried about them. That kind of security is priceless and for that reason I cannot recommend Uncle Jay more highly. Whenever my wife and I travel again, Uncle Jay will be the very first appointment we book. read more

Uncle Jay is awesome! Always sends daily photos and updates of the kitties while I'm away. You can tell Jay really truly cares about your pets (AKA family!) and does a terrific job. Very considerate of security and logistics. As a new client, he set up an initial home visit and meeting with the kitties beforehand. I've now used his services 4 times. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in need of a sitter! read more

Jay is the absolute best cat sitter I could ask for! He is incredible with our shy, skittish cat - she came right up to him as soon as he walked in the door! He is a true cat whisperer and my cats are so happy to see him. Not only is he amazing with the cats, but Jay is incredibly great at communication and always gives us updates and information while we're gone. He is super organized and always prompt, friendly and extremely professional. We are so lucky to have found him, I cannot vouch for him enough!! read more

This is a top-notch operation -- both Jay and Kristin were incredibly responsive, warm, and professional. Rates are also ridiculously reasonable for the level of care offered (and 10% goes to local nonprofits?! Take my money!) I had some last-minute travel plans come up and was looking for a sitter over Thanksgiving with just a few weeks' notice. I called a ton of places, hoping to find someone who still had availability. Uncle Jay was my first choice because of the great reviews and my past experiences with him at Cat Town. Given his popularity, I wasn't expecting him to have any openings. He got back to me within about 3 minutes (long before any other companies did) to let me know that his associate Kristin would be able to come by for twice-daily visits. Kristin went above and beyond, even bringing in my mail. Best of all, my apprehensive, shy cat who usually hides from sitters warmed up to her by the second day, as evidenced by the daily text updates with photos. I came home to a very happy, relaxed cat (not the slightly standoffish, stressed cat I sometimes come home to after a vacation), which is the ultimate sign of a truly great cat sitter. She even left a little parting gift (toy mouse) for my girl when she left. TL;DR: These are the folks you want watching over your cats! Heck, I wish I could book them to come take care of me! read more

Uncle Jay is the most friendly, trustworthy and professional team around. For years we have trusted them with our furry daughter and home. They always go the extra mile for their clients! read more

Why isn't Jay's Yelp reviews flooded with 5 stars? He is a great cat sitter and took care of my boys for a week while we were on vacation. He sent texts and pictures of all his visits. His pricing is very far and there are no unexpected fees. Jay met with us for an interview, took notes, and learned our cats personalities and mannerisms all before the first official visit. We're lucky to find Uncle Jay! read more

Jay is really great! Even my rather shy cats like him. He is absolutely count-on-able. He not only does the feeding, watering, and gives pets and treats, he will also bring up our mail. Today he was returning our key and even, completely unasked, brought the empty garbage cans up from the street (which is a job at our house due to a ton of stairs!) We have used him 3 times now and wouldn't consider anyone else for the future. Sharon H read more

I have never hired a cat sitter before and was quite nervous, but all of those anxious feelings evaporated as Kristin watched my furry son while I was away on a work trip. It was extremely comforting getting the daily update texted to me while away with photos and I definitely will be turning to Uncle Jay Cat Sits again in the future. read more

It is extremely comforting to see daily updates on my cat while away traveling on lengthy business trips. I really do appreciate his services for not only my cat, but my peace of mind as well. I trust his judgment, expertise, and familiarity regarding this service. My little Sasha is very important to me :) read more

Uncle Jay is in the House. I have 2 house cats and 3 outdoor cars. He Fed them. He Read to them. Locked up when he left and send me updates. Very Professional. Takes excellent notes. Detailed oriented. Highly recommend. read more

This is my first time using a cat sitter and was so blessed to find Jay the cat sitter. He deserves a five star rating. He took the best care of fluffy and Tiger. Keep up the great work Uncle Jay and my God bless your business.. The Guillory's read more

Uncle Jay is really the best cat sitter you could ask for. We have been using his services now for over a year and are extremely happy with Uncle Jay and how he takes care of our two cats. From the initial visit, you get to see not only his professionalism but also his love for animals. His communication when we are gone gives us peace of mind and we love getting the pictures of our boys! I 100% agree with all of the other 5 start reviews and don't have any hesitation in saying that you can trust Uncle Jay with your cats and with your home. read more

Jay was great! Highly recommend him, he took care of our 2 cats for a week and regularly checked in with us each day. He even cleaned up the litter room for us when we told him to not worry about it! read more

Five stars isn't enough! It's impossible to describe the peace of mind I feel when we leave our beloved boys in Jay's care. Jay is one of the kindest people I've ever met, and he understands and loves cats because of, not in spite of, their idiosyncrasies and quirky personalities. In addition to daily visits, we've had him stay overnight when we're on longer trips away and on those occasions he left the house in better shape than he found it! Most of our vacations involve multi-day backpacking trips very far from cell service, but he texts an update with pictures every day anyway just in case and it's always a joy to see them arrive when we get back to civilization. He's trustworthy, genuine, and incredibly attentive. You'll find no one better! read more

Jay is outstanding! My cat Murray and I are so fortunate to have found him. I'm an overprotective cat mom and Jay exceeds all expectations. Love his detailed updates and photos when I'm away. Plus, Jay had the miracle answer to get Murray eating his pills, a daily battle for over a year. Amazing! Jay was volunteer coordinator at Cat Town so it was like an immediate reference check. I've been delighted each time leaving Murray in Jay's excellent care. Follow @unclejaycatsits on Instagram for his stunning pics of the furry ones he looks after. read more

Jay is a cat whisperer. No joke! He is unbelievably knowledgeable, caring, and responsible. We are incredibly grateful to be able to trust him with our cats and home. If you're looking for cat care service that is above and beyond, call Jay. You will not be disappointed. read more

Is Jay my favorite cat sitter? Absolutely! He is a delightful person, and is incredibly knowledgeable about cats and their needs and feelings. It was so great to get daily updates with photos of the felines - I always worry a bit when I'm gone! His prices are reasonable, he's responsible, he communicates extremely well, and best of all he kept the cats happy (in their way - they are cats, after all). I literally can not imagine a better cat sitter. read more

Jay is wonderful. I've used his services twice so far, on both short and long trips. He takes great care of my cat Saucie and she loves him. I trust him with both my home and Saucie. He is also very affordable compared to other cat sitting services. Fully recommended. read more