I'm Chen

Cat Mama In Hoboken

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40 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
10 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

Chen is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Cat Mama In Hoboken

I'm Chen

Cat Sitting in Hoboken, NJ

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...
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!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

Foster Parent

5.00
40 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Linda

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

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

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

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

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

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

$35.00 / 20min
$52.00 / 45min
$68.00 / 60min

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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!

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