I'm Kay

Kay The Kitty Kindred

4.77
13 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
3 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Kay is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Kay The Kitty Kindred

I'm Kay

Cat Sitting in Wilmington, DE

Hello! I'm Kay, your friendly neighborhood cat sitter, and I'm here to ensure your feline friends are well taken care of while you're away.

With a deep love for cats and many years of experience (2 for meowtel,) I provide personalized care tailored to your pet's needs. Whether it's feeding, playtime, or just some cuddles, I'm dedicated to making sure yo...
Hello! I'm Kay, your friendly neighborhood cat sitter, and I'm here to ensure your feline friends are well taken care of while you're away.

With a deep love for cats and many years of experience (2 for meowtel,) I provide personalized care tailored to your pet's needs. Whether it's feeding, playtime, or just some cuddles, I'm dedicated to making sure your cats feel safe, happy, and loved in your absence.

As a responsible and trustworthy caregiver, I prioritize open communication and attention to detail, ensuring peace of mind for both you and your furry companions. Rest assured, with me, your cats and home are in capable and caring hands.

Let's make their time away from you as enjoyable as possible!

Learn More About Kay

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been cat sitting about 3 years now and have experience with spicy kitties, shy kitties, vintage kitties, the gamet.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

The thing I enjoy most about cat sitting is winning a cats trust. Especially a shy, anti social or skiddish one. I seem to have a knack for relaxing spicy or shy cats and to me, that’s the highest compliment a human can be paid!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My babies name is Kay as well. I did not name her, that was the name given to her at the shelter where she stole my heart.

Are you usually available during holidays?

My partner doesn’t celebrate most holidays so I am usually home and looking for things to love on since my family does live on the west coast and travel isn’t normally possible.

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

Shy babies I tend to let set the pace/rules of our interactions. I sit on the floor near them, keeping my movements slow. I also slow blink and keep my eyes semi closed and make a trail of treats to encourage a friendship until they are comfortable enough to come to me.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

4.77
13 reviews
4.6
Attention to Detail
4.7
Communication
4.6
Tidiness
Tiffany

Tiffany

December 20, 2025

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Kay. Our cats feeding times were not honored. Their feeding times is at 7 am and 7 p.m and they were not fed until 12 p.m. or 10 a.m. which caused them much distress, and I came home to urine and fecal matter. There also wasn't communication through the app to know check-in and check-out times, so I wasn't sure when she arrived and left until I reviewed our cameras. Overall, I had a very disappointing experience.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Perrin

Perrin

April 11, 2024

Kay was easy to communicate with, and very kind and pleasant. She is experienced with different cat personalities and prioritizes the cats comforts and needs.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Matthew

Matthew

March 30, 2026

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Matthew

Matthew

December 3, 2025

Kay is the best! My kitties love her and she is so good with them - even when they get a little temperamental. Great communication as well!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Tiffany

Tiffany

November 24, 2025

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Matthew

Matthew

March 30, 2025

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$25.00 / 20min
$39.50 / 45min
$50.50 / 60min

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Trust & Safety

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.

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  • Elizabeth, a Wilmington sitter on Meowtel, brings very fast replies, 21 repeat clients, and experience with topicals, pills, injections, fluids, inhalers, plus eye and ear drops. She’s usually available on weekends and holidays, and welcomes new clients. Her cats, Nicodemus and Dorian Gray, inspire her medical know-how 🐾

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  • Cianna is a fast-responding Sitter on Meowtel in Wilmington, DE, with 4 cats of her own and a background fostering litters for shelters like Forgotten Cats and Faithful Friends. She offers overnight stays, usually takes holidays and weekends, and handles pills, eye drops, and ointments 🐱

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  • Marianne brings 3 years of care for other people’s cats, plus decades with her own and a calm, flexible approach. She accepts new clients, responds fast, and is usually available throughout the week and on holidays. Her medication skills include oral pills, eye and ear drops, injections, and subcutaneous fluids 🐾

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  • Emily is a lifelong cat lover in Newark who’s cared for cats for a couple of years, including friends’, family’s, and coworkers’ pets. With Salem and Mercy at home, they bring a gentle touch for timid cats and welcome new clients. 🐾 Active today, they make comfort a priority 😺

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  • Jen is a Newark, DE sitter with 4 rescue cats at home, including Lulu, a bottle baby they helped raise. A cat whisperer with very fast replies, they handle oral meds, eye and ear drops, and topical ointments, usually on weekends and holidays for new clients too.

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  • Emma C.
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    Emma brings over 20 years of cat fostering and shelter volunteer experience, plus hands-on vet hospital work. With 3 cats of their own, including Reuben, Prince Salami, and Yzma, they excel at oral meds, injections, and inhalers. Usually available on weekends and holidays, and welcoming new clients 🐾

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  • Kay, Sitter on Meowtel for 2+ years in Wilmington, DE, wins over shy and spicy cats with slow, cat-led visits and skill with oral meds, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments. They accept new clients, usually take holidays, and reply very fast 🐾

    Shy Cat Whisperer 🐾
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  • Jamie cares for shy cats with a gentle touch, plus a fast response time and usually weekend and holiday availability. They accept new clients, handle oral meds, injections, diabetic management, fluids, and eye or ear drops. Cats like Blitz, Jasper, and Gus help make the visits feel personal. 🐾

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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.

Wilmington cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $25.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

4.77
13 reviews
4.77
From $25.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)