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I'm Kara
Cat Sitting in South Boston, MA
Thanks to my own very spicy (and very large) Maine Coon cat, Beef Wellington, I am well versed in kitty body language and managing feline diabetes (including insulin administration via syringe). I am acutely aware of the fact that hairballs and the aftermath of a scarf-n-barf situation ALWAYS end up on a porous surface and have become quit... Big cats, little cats, scaredy cats - I’ve lived with or owned them all!
Thanks to my own very spicy (and very large) Maine Coon cat, Beef Wellington, I am well versed in kitty body language and managing feline diabetes (including insulin administration via syringe). I am acutely aware of the fact that hairballs and the aftermath of a scarf-n-barf situation ALWAYS end up on a porous surface and have become quite the spot cleaning pro (used to own a white couch...we've since moved onto darker color palettes).
I will take care of your cat as if they were my own and go out of my way to ensure that you have peace of mind that your feline overlord is in great hands while you are away. I've recently left the corporate world and am making in home pet care my occupation so I am happy to work with you and your cat's schedule.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've had the pleasure of cat sitting for friends, family, roommates and neighbors since I was a teenager! Owning my own senior kitty with medical needs, I am very aware of how important it is to have a reliable and caring individual watching over your four legged companion while you are away.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Getting to meet new kitties and having the opportunity to appreciate their unique little personalities! I also love being able to give other cat lovers peace of mind knowing that their pet is being well taken care of in their absence.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Currently I have one rescue cat named Beef Wellington, he is a 13 year old Maine Coon and lives with two rabbit siblings!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Do a meet and greet! This is a great way to not only allow your cat to get comfortable around a new person but also ensures you and your potential new sitter are on the same page when it comes to care expectations.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I prefer to do a meet and greet either in person or via FaceTime. Additionally, I will send you a short questionnaire and ask you to fill it out prior to my first visit. This helps give me all the details I need to keep your cat happy and healthy while you are away!
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
Ensuring all doors and potential escape routes are fully closed and secured upon entering and exiting your residence. I will bring in any mail or packages that could indicate to a passerby that you are out of town. While in your home, my primary focus is your cat and their health. I'll take note of food and water intake and also litter-box habits. For hiders or less social kitties, I ask you let me know about their preferred spots as this way I can get eyes on them even if they aren't necessarily ready to come hang out.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kara is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Sasha
January 19, 2026
Kara is always absolutely amazing. This time, Winnie had a bit of an emergency, and Kara was immediately on top of it and extremely professional. I am so grateful to have her as a sitter. She is truly the best out there.
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Tongzhen
January 12, 2026
Kara went above and beyond for us. She was extremely communicative, reliable, and handled an unexpected key/lockbox issue by coordinating with our landlord to pick up a spare key. Our cat was in great hands the whole time. We would absolutely recommend Kara to anyone looking for a great cat sitter.
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Kyle
December 26, 2025
Kara was an exceptional cat sitter. One of our cats is very shy and scared of strangers, but he came out by her fourth visit! She sent detailed notes and photos after each visit and was very reliable and attentive. We felt totally confident leaving our cats in her care and would happily book her again.
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Jeffrey
January 6, 2026
Kara is fabulous in all respects. she took great care of our two kitties (a senior cat and a medical cat) and was super communicative, caring and professional. she also was quite careful maneuvering our home, allowing cat access to permitted rooms during her visit but ensuring doors were closed properly so our security system could be appropriately alarmed. 5-stars isn't enough in this instance!
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Kat
December 29, 2025
Kara is easily the best cat-sitter I’ve ever had. She sends lengthy updates and does not hesitate to ask any questions over any concerns. My cat was recovering from a broken femur & she made sure to send me updates on how her stride was looking. I’ll definitely be rebooking and HIGHLY recommend Kara to anyone looking for a caring sitter!
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Ellie
December 27, 2025
Kara truly put me at ease with leaving my kitty Rosie during my vacation!! she sent thorough updates daily and ensured that every aspect of Rosie’s life was taken care of above and beyond (helping with auto feeders, deodorizing litter box etc!) Rosie seemed to love her new best friend too! Can’t recommend Kara enough!!!
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Drop in visits rates
Kara's is 15%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Kara's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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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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.
South Boston cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Sasha
January 19, 2026
Kara is always absolutely amazing. This time, Winnie had a bit of an emergency, and Kara was immediately on top of it and extremely professional. I am so grateful to have her as a sitter. She is truly the best out there.
Tongzhen
January 12, 2026
Kara went above and beyond for us. She was extremely communicative, reliable, and handled an unexpected key/lockbox issue by coordinating with our landlord to pick up a spare key. Our cat was in great hands the whole time. We would absolutely recommend Kara to anyone looking for a great cat sitter.
Kyle
December 26, 2025
Kara was an exceptional cat sitter. One of our cats is very shy and scared of strangers, but he came out by her fourth visit! She sent detailed notes and photos after each visit and was very reliable and attentive. We felt totally confident leaving our cats in her care and would happily book her again.
Jeffrey
January 6, 2026
Kara is fabulous in all respects. she took great care of our two kitties (a senior cat and a medical cat) and was super communicative, caring and professional. she also was quite careful maneuvering our home, allowing cat access to permitted rooms during her visit but ensuring doors were closed properly so our security system could be appropriately alarmed. 5-stars isn't enough in this instance!
Kat
December 29, 2025
Kara is easily the best cat-sitter I’ve ever had. She sends lengthy updates and does not hesitate to ask any questions over any concerns. My cat was recovering from a broken femur & she made sure to send me updates on how her stride was looking. I’ll definitely be rebooking and HIGHLY recommend Kara to anyone looking for a caring sitter!
Ellie
December 27, 2025
Kara truly put me at ease with leaving my kitty Rosie during my vacation!! she sent thorough updates daily and ensured that every aspect of Rosie’s life was taken care of above and beyond (helping with auto feeders, deodorizing litter box etc!) Rosie seemed to love her new best friend too! Can’t recommend Kara enough!!!
Kin
September 12, 2025
I had faith Kara would be great based on the reviews, but she truly went above and beyond for Andy (my cat/biological son)! She was gave me thorough updates with lots of pictures, did a fantastic job administering Andy's medication -- which he doesn't make easy -- and she even washed the cat bowls he ate of. Which isn't something that I'd expect, but was extremely grateful for. Kara's ability to accommodate Andy's medication schedule really blew me away, on top of her professionalism and hospitality. We'll definitely hire Kara again the next time we're looking to schedule a getaway.
Sara
December 31, 2025
Kara is the best! She took care of our 3 cats over the holidays. She sent pictures daily and the cats looked so happy! One of our cats is extremely shy and it’s very stressed after we moved across states. We were amazed to see him warm up to her immediately. We came back to happy and relaxed kitties. She was our fist cat sitter in Boston and we feel like we struck gold! We will be booking her again no doubt. Highly recommend!
Emily
November 29, 2025
Kara was amazing with our shy cat and sent great pictures of her. It made our vacation so much better knowing our cat was in such great hands. We would absolutely recommend!
Victoria
September 2, 2025
Kara was so attentive and communicative during our time away! I appreciated the updates during feeding times and how she made sure to play with our little kitten to get his energy out. Such a kind soul!
Kayla
August 26, 2025
Kara did a wonderful job taking care of my two cats with chronic medical conditions that require medications. She eased my anxiety about leaving them as I knew they were in good hands and both cats seemed to really like Kara. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again to take care of my cats.
Yvonne
July 7, 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter! From the moment you stepped through the door, Princess Anna (our sleek black queen-in-training) took her role as welcome committee very seriously — and you passed with flying colors. Queen Elsa (our regal tortie) was equally impressed, which is no small feat! Your kindness, reliability, and genuine love for animals made our time away completely stress-free. We came home to happy, relaxed, and well-cared-for fur babies, and that means the world to us. Thank you for treating them like royalty — because in this house, they are. 👑🐾 We’d gladly recommend you to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving sitter.
Maegan
April 22, 2025
Kara was amazing and will definitely trust her to watch our cats again when we need her. She provided great detail when checking in both when she arrived and when she left, and provided photos as well which put our mind at ease while traveling. Kara is very responsive and coordinating with her was a breeze. Highly recommend trusting Kara to watch your kitties 🤗
Jennifer
June 9, 2024
I was very anxious to leave my geriatric aged cat Maybelline for a work overnight trip as she currently has health issues and experienced the death of her brother the previous month. But I had no options so I tried Meowtel for the for the first time. Kara was local and had great reviews so I requested her. From the first correspondence Kara was very professional and detail oriented. I am admittedly nervouus when it comes to my older cat with health issues but she never made me feel silly for my lists of special derails and how they should be done a specific way. She just nodded, smiled, followed my requests exactly and then updated me with pics and notes on every detail I had outlined. A lovely woman, I will absolutely request her services again if I need. Thanks Kara!!
Emily
December 30, 2024
Kara did a fantastic job taking care of my cat over a weeklong holiday. Key handoff was super easy, and she made sure to ask detailed questions about my cat’s routine that were very considerate! My introverted cat warmed up to her quickly and was playing/approaching for cuddles in no time, which I got to see via thorough daily updates and pictures. overall, would highly recommend!
Peter
August 18, 2025
Kara is the best, I would give her 10 stars if I could! She is extremely professional and our cat loved her. I really appreciated her detailed updates, thorough care, and the many photos she sent 😻. Look no further for a catsitter!
Tessa
December 12, 2024
Kara went above and beyond to make my very shy cat feel comfortable and open up to her. I was impressed by her patience, dedication, and professionalism. Kara was an amazing communicator, keeping me updated regularly and putting my mind at ease that my cat was well taken care of while I was away. She sent great pictures and detailed updates. After my trip, I returned home to find a happy cat and a clean home. It’s clear that Kara cares a lot about the cats she looks after, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable, caring, and professional sitter!
Hannah
June 4, 2024
Kara was amazing! She stepped in at the last minute to care for my boys after a scheduling issue with a previous sitter. She was very detail oriented and made note of the special needs for my older gentleman who has had some recent health concerns. For each visit Kara notified me when she arrived, sent me several pictures, and sent me a summary of the visit. I can’t recommend her enough. The boys seemed to really enjoy her visits. When I got home, they seemed calm and there weren’t any piles of stress vomit. 🙂😺🥳
Emily
February 22, 2026
Kara took such good care of our elder cat Callie! She was incredibly thorough and I appreciated her thoughtful communication throughout our trip.
Douglas
March 25, 2025
Kara was amazing! Clearly a cat whisperer. She took the time to get to know four cats and their different personalities. The updates included pictures and thorough descriptions of her time with the cats from play time, feeding, to treats (and cleaning the litter box). Highly recommend and will use again!
Alyssa
October 22, 2024
Kara watched our older kitty for an extended trip, and really set our mind at ease! She sent over a daily report with detailed information and lots of pictures. I really appreciated the detail on our cat's health and clarity of her schedule for visits. Would definitely recommend!
Abigail
June 18, 2024
This was my first time hiring a cat sitter and Kara put all my worries to rest. The daily pictures were so great just to know she got eyes on them (particularly our shy kitty who likes to live under the bed). She was professional, on time, communicative... the list goes on. Hire her!!!!
Elwin
July 30, 2025
Kara is the ultimate cat whisperer! Even our younger, normally timid, scaredy cat is (literally) eating out of her hands by day 2. The older sassy pants is rubbing up against her BFF Kara 20 mins into the session. Thank you for taking the stress out of caring for these two!
Harry
December 25, 2024
Kara was great with Oliver. She showed up to the appointments, gave him his wet food and attention. She also fixed his drinking fountain, which was a huge plus.
Kathleen
December 6, 2024
This is the second time I’ve used Kara and I will always use her in the future. My cats love her as she is wonderful with them. I particularly like that she plays with them with their favorite toys. I have recommended her to others in my apartment building.
Kathleen
October 16, 2024
I finally found the perfect cat sitter. Kara sent great pictures and detailed updates. My two cats took to her really fast and when I got home they weren’t upset with me as they have been with past cat sitters. I highly recommend Kara.
Melanie
August 11, 2024
Kara was amazing! Our cat is quite anxious, so I was stressed about leaving him, but she took great care of him and I felt much better knowing that, and receiving her updates. On top of that, she dealt with a couple of unforseen and unfortunate circumstances like a pro. I will 100% be requesting Kara's services again in the future!
Marie
July 15, 2024
Kara went above and beyond with my two cats, and spend a lot of time connecting with my very shy cat. She is very responsive, gives great update and truly cared about them.
Srishti
June 23, 2024
Kara provided detailed updates and pictures for all her visits and went above and beyond to make sure Sita was cool during an unexpected heat wave! She was proactive and timely with her communication and super easy to work with - cannot recommend highly enough!
Claire
October 14, 2025
Kara is great - very professional and communicative. Both my medicated senior cat and healthy young one love her! I’m a satisfied repeat customer.
Elwin
August 9, 2025
Kara is PAwesome! Kara looked after our 2 girls for 2 weeks and had the shyest cat eating out of her hand in no time. Kara sends plenty of photos and is very thorough with daily updates and methodical with all the needs of our cats! thank you Kara again!!!😻
Emma
July 9, 2024
Kara is the best! She took care of my cat 3 weekends in a row. Kara has great communication and sent detailed updates and photos every visit. Will definitely be booking Kara in the future! :)
Francesca
August 17, 2024
Kara is simply amazing! we could never have another sitter for our Frida and Ozzy …they simply love her! even our super shy cat (Ozzy) can’t wait for her to open the door and play with him and pet him. She’s the best!
Rachel
September 11, 2025
Kara took wonderful care of our cat while we were away. She was communicative and attentive and we are happy to have found her!
Isabel
September 15, 2025
she is awesome! took care of everything I asked and even brought in packages and swept up additional cat messes. hire her! I’ve used her services multiple times and been pleased.
Steven
November 24, 2024
Kara did a great job caring for our elder cats while on vacation. they needed oral medicine and extra attention and they received all they needed and more.
Sasha
October 16, 2025
Kara is so wonderful and reliable! She really pays full attention to my pet the whole time and is great with communication, pictures, and all other services (litter, food, water, etc)
Kaitlin
June 3, 2024
Kara was an amazing sitter for our high-energy kitty. She was incredibly response and detail oriented, and made us feel very at ease and know that our fur baby was in good hands while we were away.
Eva
June 14, 2025
Another phantastic experience with Kara! she spent a lot of time with the kitties and made sure they were fed on time and received pets and brushings. - We have the next cat sitting with Kara already booked! 😻
Jessica
August 26, 2025
we felt very comfortable leaving our fur babies in Kara’s care. Great communication and our place looked great when we came home.
Tamara
January 23, 2025
Kara took such a good care of Maui! she was always punctual and gave Maui her insulin shots timely! she also sent tons of pictures and kept us updated all the time! she also went above and beyond keeping everything super clean! I really recommend Kara and we would definitely love to have her taking care of Maui in the future! thank you Kara!!
Renée
February 28, 2026
Kara was great with my kitty! She was attentive to her and sent us lots of updates.
Elwin
July 30, 2025
Kara comes through again. Our girls love her, even the younger, normally timid, scaredy cat. Kara gets her out from her hiding spot every time. The older one, Ms sassy, rubbing up against bff Kara as usual. Thanks for looking after them!
Emily
November 12, 2024
Kara went above and beyond to take care of our anxious cat and help her feel more comfortable and safe!
Kathleen
June 6, 2025
Kara is a great cat sitter and my cats love her. She plays with them and gives them lots of affection.
Deborah
January 19, 2026
Kara was fantastic. She sent tons of pictures of of my kitty and gave me updates on everything that was done. I very much Appreciate her time. I’ll definitely be using her in the future.
Larry
April 24, 2025
I admired Kara’s attention to detail. Her experience was apparent through her organization and preparedness. She sent consistent updates and was wonderful to Chester. Will absolutely plan to have her sit him again.
Erik
February 26, 2026
Tamara
February 25, 2026
Tyler
February 21, 2026
Lindsey
February 20, 2026
Kara is so lovely! Very communicative, super friendly, and my lil guy just loved her. Definitely would recommend.
Brianna
February 18, 2026
Jill
February 16, 2026
Kat
February 11, 2026
Sasha
February 2, 2026
Sasha
January 27, 2026
Brianna
January 19, 2026
Sasha
January 7, 2026
Emily
January 6, 2026
Kara was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and took great care of our gang.
Kin
January 1, 2026
Incredible service, communication, and professionalism! Above and beyond by all measures.
Yvonne
December 31, 2025
Francesca
December 31, 2025
Kayla
December 31, 2025
Brian
December 29, 2025
Mario
December 16, 2025
Mark
December 8, 2025
Linda
December 8, 2025
Chiara
December 1, 2025
Emily
November 29, 2025
Victoria
November 25, 2025
Marc
November 24, 2025
Tamara
November 18, 2025
Alex
October 27, 2025
Kayla
October 27, 2025
Kaitlin
October 15, 2025
Victoria
October 7, 2025
Karen
October 4, 2025
Josef
September 19, 2025
Excellent service and care for my Edna!
Marie
September 17, 2025
Rachel
September 15, 2025
Alex
August 27, 2025
Alex
August 27, 2025
Shawna
August 25, 2025
Adam
August 25, 2025
Alex
August 16, 2025
Cynthia
August 15, 2025
Kara was simply fantastic. She sent updates, keeping me informed of her visits, and took care of all the details. I appreciate her kind and caring way with my kitties.
Isabel
August 11, 2025
Elizabeth
August 9, 2025
Marc
August 6, 2025
Katie
August 4, 2025
Jennifer
July 31, 2025
It’s always great to work with Kara! I love knowing my shy kitty is in good hands, and he’s always in great spirits when we get home.
Kaitlin
July 28, 2025
Eva
July 28, 2025
Alex
July 26, 2025
Eva
July 24, 2025
Kara was wonderful as usual: always on time, lots of pictures and detailed updates. The cats were happy and looking their best upon our return.
Francesca
July 17, 2025
Jill
July 12, 2025
Devon
July 6, 2025
Tamara
July 1, 2025
Erica
June 26, 2025
Devon
June 17, 2025
Linda
June 13, 2025
Francesca
June 2, 2025
Alex
May 27, 2025
Candice
May 27, 2025
Claire
May 16, 2025
Emma
May 13, 2025
John Paul
May 12, 2025
Our cats love Kara - she does such a great job looking after them!
Candice
May 10, 2025
Kevin
May 9, 2025
Alex
April 28, 2025
Elizabeth
April 24, 2025
Eva
April 21, 2025
Kara was simply great! she was punctual, gave the best updates and was detail oriented. the cats were feeling well and were happy when we came back. we would absolutely book Kara again.
Alex
April 11, 2025
Candice
March 27, 2025
Alex
March 26, 2025
Jennifer
March 24, 2025
Kara is great to work with! She’s very thorough and great with my shy kitty.
Jill
March 16, 2025
Marc
March 8, 2025
Candice
February 27, 2025
Kara went above and beyond for our ladies. 10/10. :D
Alex
February 11, 2025
Borja
February 4, 2025
Devon
January 25, 2025
Francesca
January 6, 2025
Brian
January 2, 2025
Borja
January 2, 2025
Kara has taken care of our cats several times and we are very happy with her! totally recommend her
Katherine
January 1, 2025
Melissa
December 31, 2024
Kaitlin
December 30, 2024
Eric And Marné
December 29, 2024
Rachel
December 28, 2024
Robert
December 16, 2024
Elizabeth
December 10, 2024
Shauna
December 9, 2024
Alex
December 8, 2024
Devon
December 7, 2024
Devon
December 7, 2024
Isabel
December 5, 2024
Easy to work with and my cat loves her!
Borja
December 4, 2024
We repeated with Kara and she took very good care of our cats while we were away, fully recommended!
Elwin
December 3, 2024
Francesca
December 2, 2024
Adam
December 1, 2024
Alex
November 28, 2024
Elwin
November 25, 2024
Rosalie
November 25, 2024
John Paul
November 21, 2024
Alex
November 19, 2024
Robert
November 17, 2024
Jennifer
November 14, 2024
It’s always great to work with Kara! she is so communicative and thorough, and I know my shy guy is in great hands with her!
Mark
November 10, 2024
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