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Cuddles Not Cages - Cat Boarding & Pet Sitting

$29/visit
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Responds in about 47 min


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About
Welcome to a Premium Cat-Only Boarding Experience in Walnut Creek (Pet sitting & dog walking also available!) Hi, I’m Jenney — a lifelong cat lover and caregiver offering a safe, loving, and exclusive home-away-from-home for your feline family members. While cat boarding is my specialty, I also provide dependable pet sitting and dog walking for neighbors who need extra support at home. As a cat parent myself, I understand how stressful it can be to leave your beloved kitty in someone else’s care. That’s why I focus on private, single-household cat boarding in a cozy, calm, and cat-focused environment — completely free of dogs or other unfamiliar animals. For pets who are more comfortable staying in their own home, I also offer personalized pet sitting visits and dog walks, always tailored to your pet’s routine and needs. 🐾 What Makes My Care Unique? Cat-Only, One-Household-at-a-Time Boarding Your cat(s) will enjoy their own spacious private room with a large window, plenty of toys, cozy spots to lounge, and truly personalized care. Peaceful & Home-Like Atmosphere I’ve designed the space to feel just like home — with lots of love, soft beds, sunbeams, and affection. 1:1 Attention & Flexible Care I work from home and have a flexible schedule, which means lots of time for play, cuddles, companionship, and supervision — whether your pet is boarding with me or staying at home. In-Home Pet Sitting & Dog Walking (By Request) For cats, dogs, or small pets who prefer familiar surroundings, I offer reliable drop-in visits and dog walks in your neighborhood (Lafayette, Walnut Creek & Pleasant Hill), with the same attentiveness and care I bring to boarding. Frequent Photo & Video Updates I know how hard it is to be away. I send regular photo and video updates — and I’m happy to schedule a video call with your fur baby, too. 📌 The Details Located in Walnut Creek Clean, quiet, dog-free environment for boarding No contact with other animals during boarding (including my own cats, Miles and Lottie) Experienced with shy, senior, and special-needs cats Fully personalized care based on your pet’s personality and preferences Extensive experience with fostering, shelter volunteering, and basic feline medical knowledge Pet sitting and dog walking available locally, with limited availability 🐱 About Me I’ve been caring for cats both personally and professionally for over 25 years. Since launching my boarding service in 2020, I’ve had the privilege of caring for cats of all ages and temperaments. I’ve also volunteered and worked at local rescues and clinics across the Bay Area, and have fostered shy and feral cats into adoptable companions. Understanding feline behavior is my specialty. I read their body language, respond with care, and have a toolbox full of techniques to help even the most timid kitties feel safe and comfortable. That same thoughtful approach carries over into my pet sitting and dog walking services as well. Please note: For everyone’s safety, I do not allow in-home visits for boarding — but I’m happy to schedule a virtual tour or video chat to answer questions and show you the space. Have questions? I’d love to hear more about how I can help!
Overview

Hired 49 times

Serves Walnut Creek, CA

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6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

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2021

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Dog

Cat

Fish

Bird

Requested services

Giving food and water

Taking pet outside

Providing companionship

Changing litter or bedding

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I travel to my customers

Doesn’t offer: My customers travel to me

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Sasha c.

Jul 3, 2025

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Our family was in dire need of a cat sitter as we were going in vacation. We tried finding someone we knew, but to no avail, it was a dead end. We also looked into pet hotels to see what they offered. Unfortunately, the ones we found were really inhumane. That’s when decided to go with Thumbtack and here is where found Cuddles not cages! Jenney was so professional and walked us through the process. We decided to give her a try and I am so glad we did! While we were on vacation, she sent us updates and photos via text from time to time to let us know how our cat was doing! We are so thankful for her willingness to care for our cat! We would definitely go with back to her again when the time comes!

Details: 1 pet • Cat • 8 - 14 days • Feeding

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Jill c.

Aug 19, 2022

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Jenny has proven herself after various cat sitting experiences to be a reliable professional. Mycats come home relaxed and well feed. The set up she has far exceeds any other cat lodging establishments.

Details: 2 pets • Cat • 4 - 7 days • Medication

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Christian M.

Apr 4, 2021

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Jenney was a great pet sitter for my boy Appa! He was very shy at first but Jenney knew how to get him comfortable with her very quickly. She even sent me pictures of him while I was away on my trip which made me feel much closer to my cat while being away. I highly recommend Jenney for anyone who needs to have their cat taken care of. She has great experience taking great care of cats and is very knowledgeable.

Details: 1 pet • Cat • 1 - 3 days

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Dominique D.

Oct 6, 2020

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Jenney was amazing. Her cat boarding area served as a Disneyland for our kitty. As our kitten is very social and used to human interaction, we didn’t want to leave him in a traditional one cell boarding facility. She understood that Whiskerlifa was our first pet and catered to our nervousness in leaving him for a the week. She’s quick to respond, sends updates and incredibly knowledgeable.

Details: 1 pet • Cat • 1 - 3 days • Feeding

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Nela E.

Sep 4, 2020

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Amazing!! We needed a sitter for a few days and didnt feel comfortable having someone stay at the house alone with him so we were thrilled to find Jenney! She has an AWESOME cat room, sent us pictures daily, and gave him his meds. This is the first time I've ever needed to board a pet and while it was hard to leave him, I felt totally confident after leaving my baby with her that he was in good hands. Also when we came to pick him up he was in his carrier all ready to go. Highly recommend!

Details: 1 pet • Cat • 1 - 3 days • Feeding

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Jenney Odell