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Janine J.

Star Sitter

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
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Services

Availability

I currently have a flexible schedule and have plenty of availability to take care of local pets! Available to do drop-ins for kittens, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and the like.

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About Janine J.

Communication

43 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Report Cards

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure to keep cat's litter boxes clean, food and water kept available. I'm very attentive and in tune with how animals are feeling and respect boundaries if they want to be at a distance. However, I am also very patient if cats tend to be a bit shy, but I tend to win most animals over, eventually. Overall, I would define myself as a loving pet caregiver who wants to make sure every pet in my care is healthy and happy.

Information Janine J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, preference for interaction or medication to be mixed in with food or pill pockets. I also have experience applying topical medication and giving cats their asthma inhaler as needed. I offer to stay in touch with my clients and send a photo update per visit to make sure they know how their fur babies are doing and bring anything of concern to their attention.

A typical day

I love playing with cats with toys and lasers but also enjoy plenty of time petting and having some calm time together. Cats and kittens tend to warm up to me relatively quickly due to my experience, energy, patience and general adoration for them.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Janine J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Janine J. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Clinton Hill cat mom + cat lover

Cat care experience

In 2010, I rescued a cat off the street who soon after had a litter of kittens! I cared for both momma cat and all the kittens until they were able to be adopted. Of those kittens, I kept my current Siamese cat, ever since. In addition to all the usual things like cleaning litter boxes and feeding, I have experience with grinding up any medication to mix in with wet food after having to do this with my own cat.

Reviews

Vivek K.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 25, 2026
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Janine is the best! Our cats love her and she takes such good care of when she comes over. Thank you for everything Janine!!

Robert X.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026
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Janine did a great job taking care of our two cats. She was clear and prompt in her communication, gave detailed reports of how our cats were doing and even diagnosed an issue with our litter robot.

Rebecca K.
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2026
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Thank you for taking care of Pancake!!

Jeffrey T.
Drop-In Visits • May 06, 2026
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great job!!!!

About Janine J.

Communication

43 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Report Cards

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure to keep cat's litter boxes clean, food and water kept available. I'm very attentive and in tune with how animals are feeling and respect boundaries if they want to be at a distance. However, I am also very patient if cats tend to be a bit shy, but I tend to win most animals over, eventually. Overall, I would define myself as a loving pet caregiver who wants to make sure every pet in my care is healthy and happy.

Information Janine J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, preference for interaction or medication to be mixed in with food or pill pockets. I also have experience applying topical medication and giving cats their asthma inhaler as needed. I offer to stay in touch with my clients and send a photo update per visit to make sure they know how their fur babies are doing and bring anything of concern to their attention.

A typical day

I love playing with cats with toys and lasers but also enjoy plenty of time petting and having some calm time together. Cats and kittens tend to warm up to me relatively quickly due to my experience, energy, patience and general adoration for them.

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Janine J.

Star Sitter

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews