I'm Chen
Cat Mama In Hoboken
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I'm Chen
Cat Sitting in Hoboken, NJ
When you're away from your cats, I'll give them the same kind of care and love that I give to my own cat babies. I'll send daily photo and text updates to ease your anxieties... I’m a cat mama to a 3-year old naughty boy, Lulu (yes, I know it's a girl's name). And I absolutely love taking care of kitties and cats in need. I have been volunteering as a foster mom for rescued cats and the earnings from my cat-sitting allow me to buy extra snacks and toys for my foster babies!
When you're away from your cats, I'll give them the same kind of care and love that I give to my own cat babies. I'll send daily photo and text updates to ease your anxieties.
Medical Experience: I can give oral meds direct to mouth (pills & syringe) or mixed with food, apply topical ointments/eyedrops/eardrops, gently clean eye area & treat minor scrapes.
***Serving *Hoboken area*
***If you live outside of Hoboken but within 2-mile radius, please message me first; I should still be able to take care of your cats, but I will only accept 45-min or 60-min visits
***If there's no availability on the days you need cat-sitting, feel free to message me; although I normally only take 1 booking per day, depending on your location, I might be able to help!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Chen is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Linda
February 13, 2025
I can’t say enough about how thankful we were to find Chen! We have three very shy and very quirky cats, and Chen was extremely kind and patient and took the time to gently draw each of them out of their shells. I was already extremely nervous about leaving them for a week when one of the cats suffered an injury to his leg that required oral medication and monitoring. I was ready to stay home, but Chen was completely unfazed and went all in on providing top notch care! We received regular updates full of photos and details about what was happening at home. She wasn’t afraid to ask questions and somehow even managed to charm the little gremlins into not only eating properly, but also peacefully!! I can’t believe how quickly they warmed up to her and how well they responded to her visits! Chen was so easy to work with and is absolutely wonderful - we will definitely be using her services again! 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
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Linda
August 10, 2025
Another relaxing vacation with peace of mind that Chen was there to take care of our very skittish and antisocial cats! They absolutely love her and we are so grateful to have found her! We wouldn’t dare schedule a trip without checking her availability first!! 😻🐈⬛🐈⬛
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Kenny
June 2, 2021
5 stars! Chen is a great cat sitter: fast and prompt response and replies to questions, requests; made the process easy; and took amazing care of my cat (my cat gets gunky eyes from tears, and without even asking me, kept his eyes and face super clean). Even with bad weather all weekend, she was there on a consistent schedule to feed, and spend time playing with my cat. My cat took to Chen right away, and I knew he was in great hands as she was super gentle and calm with him. She messaged me with photos and videos of my car and followed up with any concerns she may have had (ie. bowl patterns, favorite toys etc). I highly recommend Chen and will definitely reach out to her for future cat sitting needs!
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Nathan
July 10, 2021
Wonderful experience with Chen! We were in a bind with last-minute travel plans, and her responsiveness and open communication really put us at ease. She was very intuitive with our shy little girl, and sent us pictures and videos showing that she was accepting the pets and affection while we were gone. We'll be booking with Chen again!
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Jackie
September 11, 2023
Chen was so great! sent very informative messages and plenty of pictures to show that my cat was in great hands while I was away! this was my first time using the app and will definitely be back to use Chen in the future :)
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Camila
August 3, 2021
Very good with our cat Cosmo and sent very cute videos during her visit so we knew he was well and taken care of!
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Drop in visits rates
Chen's is 30%
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
Chen's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
Hoboken cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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
Linda
February 13, 2025
I can’t say enough about how thankful we were to find Chen! We have three very shy and very quirky cats, and Chen was extremely kind and patient and took the time to gently draw each of them out of their shells. I was already extremely nervous about leaving them for a week when one of the cats suffered an injury to his leg that required oral medication and monitoring. I was ready to stay home, but Chen was completely unfazed and went all in on providing top notch care! We received regular updates full of photos and details about what was happening at home. She wasn’t afraid to ask questions and somehow even managed to charm the little gremlins into not only eating properly, but also peacefully!! I can’t believe how quickly they warmed up to her and how well they responded to her visits! Chen was so easy to work with and is absolutely wonderful - we will definitely be using her services again! 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Linda
August 10, 2025
Another relaxing vacation with peace of mind that Chen was there to take care of our very skittish and antisocial cats! They absolutely love her and we are so grateful to have found her! We wouldn’t dare schedule a trip without checking her availability first!! 😻🐈⬛🐈⬛
Kenny
June 2, 2021
5 stars! Chen is a great cat sitter: fast and prompt response and replies to questions, requests; made the process easy; and took amazing care of my cat (my cat gets gunky eyes from tears, and without even asking me, kept his eyes and face super clean). Even with bad weather all weekend, she was there on a consistent schedule to feed, and spend time playing with my cat. My cat took to Chen right away, and I knew he was in great hands as she was super gentle and calm with him. She messaged me with photos and videos of my car and followed up with any concerns she may have had (ie. bowl patterns, favorite toys etc). I highly recommend Chen and will definitely reach out to her for future cat sitting needs!
Nathan
July 10, 2021
Wonderful experience with Chen! We were in a bind with last-minute travel plans, and her responsiveness and open communication really put us at ease. She was very intuitive with our shy little girl, and sent us pictures and videos showing that she was accepting the pets and affection while we were gone. We'll be booking with Chen again!
Jackie
September 11, 2023
Chen was so great! sent very informative messages and plenty of pictures to show that my cat was in great hands while I was away! this was my first time using the app and will definitely be back to use Chen in the future :)
Camila
August 3, 2021
Very good with our cat Cosmo and sent very cute videos during her visit so we knew he was well and taken care of!
Annie
August 2, 2021
Chen was super responsive and easy to plan with. She bonded immediately with my very needy princess, Jacky Bauer, and updated me constantly. I will likely hire her again in the future!
Eve
July 18, 2021
Chen was awesome. She not only cared for our cat while we were away but she was able to comb her (no easy feat), play with her, and give us peace of mind. Thank you, Chen!
Lucia
July 6, 2021
Chen was amazing with my kittens (two 1.5 year old cats). They needed attention when I'm not around. My cats were even open to pets from Chen (they usually are skeptical of people who are not me). She gave them plenty of attention, and she played with them. I received a lot of cute pictures and videos, pics of food and litter and updates. She also let me know about hairball and cleared it. I am definitely scheduling more catsitting with Chen in the future! Thank you!
Jacopo
August 2, 2021
Chen was superb and brought me peace of mind while traveling. I came back home after ten days to a very happy and well-fed cat. Chen made sure to spend time with my cat and play with him which was super important to me. Also, the daily pictures of my happy cat helped me rest easy that everything was going well. I could not have been happier with the service and it also came at a great price relative to other options. I highly recommend Chen!
Robert
August 12, 2021
Chen is fantastic—very responsible and excellent communication. She sent many updates with photos and videos and went above and beyond in making sure our cat was comfortable. We will definitely use her again in the future and highly recommend her!!
Roberto
July 31, 2024
As usual, Chen took perfect care of our kitties, always sending very detailed updates. it’s simply a peace of mind knowing Chen is looking after them!
Stephanie
September 4, 2024
Chen is amazing and took good care of our cat in a mild emergency - thanks Chen!
Ewa
July 8, 2021
Chen was wonderful taking care of our two cats Zize and Innara. It was our first time leaving the babies behind and we would leave them with Chen again anytime. She is kind, respectful and speaks “cat” 😃.
Michelle
November 11, 2021
Chen was great! She was very responsive and accommodating to my schedule. My cats loved spending time with her while we were out of town, I always felt they were in greats hands.
Roberto
October 13, 2023
Chen was simply awesome, she took good care of our two kitties. Always responsive and sending precise updates. It was a great relief knowing Chen was looking after them while we were away. Thank you!!
Mike
July 4, 2021
Chen was an excellent sitter. Very communicative and prompt. I would recommend Chen to anyone!
Sharath
June 8, 2021
Chen was a great sitter!! She was communicative throughout the week we were out and dealt with minor issues as they came up. Our cat was also purring praises for her; we will definitely use her services again!
Roberto
December 30, 2025
Howard
December 25, 2025
Roberto
September 8, 2025
As a regular client of Chen’s, I can confidently say she’s the best—reliable, trustworthy, and caring. She gives us peace of mind when taking care of our kitties.
Linda
July 30, 2025
Chris
May 26, 2025
Roberto
May 10, 2025
Chris
April 29, 2025
Linda
January 16, 2025
Roberto
January 14, 2025
Howard
October 23, 2024
Howard
September 23, 2024
Howard
September 5, 2024
Roberto
August 31, 2024
Stephanie
April 9, 2024
Chen was wonderful and took great care of Eclipse while I was away!
Stephanie
March 19, 2024
Chen was great and sent photos and videos of feeding and playtime!
Becca
March 16, 2024
Chris
February 19, 2024
Brandon
January 23, 2024
Chen was amazing! She sent me lots of updates a pictures, as well as a video. She made sure my Oscar was well taken care of. Highly recommend.
Roberto
January 11, 2024
Stephanie
October 22, 2023
Chen was great! Eclipse loved her and she sent videos of each visit
Michelle
October 13, 2021
Chen was great! Would definitely book with her again!
Meowtel
May 13, 2021
Chen is a cat sitter in the New York area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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