I'm Kimberly
Kim Watches Cats They Love Her
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Kimberly is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Kimberly
Cat Sitting in South Orange, NJ
I have watched numerous cats over the years, and am experienced with their variety of quirks, personality traits and temperaments.
I do have experience administering oral medication in pill-form, liquid supplements, as well as topical ointments/ flea preventatives, and eyedrops/ eardrops.; I am open to learning other methods of medication administration if you feel your cat would be comfortable with a new person handling this, feel free to reach out to discuss your specific situation... I have had a cat ever since I was a child! Hitchcock is my first boy, a sleek Bombay. A couple of years later I adopted Nancy, a sweet, quiet Munchkin kitty.
I have watched numerous cats over the years, and am experienced with their variety of quirks, personality traits and temperaments.
I do have experience administering oral medication in pill-form, liquid supplements, as well as topical ointments/ flea preventatives, and eyedrops/ eardrops.; I am open to learning other methods of medication administration if you feel your cat would be comfortable with a new person handling this, feel free to reach out to discuss your specific situation.
My current schedule allows me to be highly flexible when it comes to caring for your kitties. I am happy to discuss with you further to find an arrangement that is suitable for your cat care needs.
I am available in The Oranges/Livingston/Short Hills/Milburn/Maplewood/Springfield/Summit/ Montclair/Glen Ridge/Caldwells/Verona/Chatham---feel free to contact me from other towns within the Essex/ Morris county area that are not currently listed on my service map, as I am most likely able to work with you as well.
I am fully vaxxed + boosted against COVID and will wear a mask whenever in your home, communicating with you, and anywhere else deemed appropriate.
Any other accomodations/ special requirements your kitties may need, please feel free to ask, I am happy to accommodate and work with you.
In addition to the insurance provided by Meowtel, I am privately insured with PCI Pet Care Insurance.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kimberly is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Patrick
June 12, 2025
Kim was a superstar! Reliable and sweet and friendly. Played with the kitties and fed them, and sent daily pics and updates. It’s clear that she loves cats and I could tell that my cats really liked her back. I’d absolutely book Kim again and would heartily recommend her to anyone else.
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Mallory
February 19, 2025
Our cats really enjoyed their time with Kim! She even got Ham, who can be shy, to come out of her shell. Kim was great at providing updates and following all cat care directions, which put us at ease while we were away.
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Adelbert
October 21, 2024
Kimberly was a fantasic cat sitter for Soba and Miso! They were given play time, fed the right amounts for dinner, gave treats often! She even made sure our water fountain was working fine and if it wasn't, made sure that water dish was given and topped off every visit!
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Mallory
September 2, 2024
Kim is an amazing cat sitter! She sent us updates and photos with every visit, and followed instructions perfectly. I appreciated her quick responsiveness while we were away on our trip as well. We felt confident leaving our kitties' care in her hands and had a great experience.
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Valeria
September 4, 2023
Kimberly took great care of my senior cat Brisa. She needs medications and daily vitamins. Kimberly sent daily update and followed instructions in a very detailed way. Would not hesitate to trust her again for my old lady.
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Laura
January 2, 2024
Kimberly was really accommodating for my last minute request for sitting, and over a holiday weekend no less. She sent updates and photos after every visit and followed care instructions closely. I look forward to booking with her again in the future.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Kimberly's is 35%
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
Kimberly's holiday surcharge is 35%.
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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 Orange cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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
Patrick
June 12, 2025
Kim was a superstar! Reliable and sweet and friendly. Played with the kitties and fed them, and sent daily pics and updates. It’s clear that she loves cats and I could tell that my cats really liked her back. I’d absolutely book Kim again and would heartily recommend her to anyone else.
Mallory
February 19, 2025
Our cats really enjoyed their time with Kim! She even got Ham, who can be shy, to come out of her shell. Kim was great at providing updates and following all cat care directions, which put us at ease while we were away.
Adelbert
October 21, 2024
Kimberly was a fantasic cat sitter for Soba and Miso! They were given play time, fed the right amounts for dinner, gave treats often! She even made sure our water fountain was working fine and if it wasn't, made sure that water dish was given and topped off every visit!
Mallory
September 2, 2024
Kim is an amazing cat sitter! She sent us updates and photos with every visit, and followed instructions perfectly. I appreciated her quick responsiveness while we were away on our trip as well. We felt confident leaving our kitties' care in her hands and had a great experience.
Valeria
September 4, 2023
Kimberly took great care of my senior cat Brisa. She needs medications and daily vitamins. Kimberly sent daily update and followed instructions in a very detailed way. Would not hesitate to trust her again for my old lady.
Laura
January 2, 2024
Kimberly was really accommodating for my last minute request for sitting, and over a holiday weekend no less. She sent updates and photos after every visit and followed care instructions closely. I look forward to booking with her again in the future.
Molly
January 10, 2024
Kimberly is always amazing with our boys! she sends us photos each day she visits and details everything which is so helpful when we’re away! We know the boys are spoiled and loved on because they come home asking us for more treats thinking they get them all the time :) We lnow that the boys are in good hands whenever we need to travel because of Kimberly.
Andrew
September 9, 2025
Kim is a caring and extremely reliable cat sitter. Have hired her multiple times and would not hesitate to do so again in the future.
Josh
July 26, 2025
Kim was easy to work with and took great care of my baby Mary! Definitely hiring her again to look after my kitty.
Adelbert
February 15, 2026
Christopher
December 12, 2025
Yanay
December 3, 2025
Susana
December 1, 2025
Adelbert
November 29, 2025
Mallory
October 20, 2025
Adelbert
October 19, 2025
Molly
October 17, 2025
Andrew
September 2, 2025
Andrew
August 19, 2025
Susan
August 18, 2025
Sarah
August 17, 2025
Carl
July 31, 2025
Marie
July 30, 2025
Sarah
July 6, 2025
this is the second time we booked with Kim and all went well. I recommend her services!
Mallory
June 25, 2025
Molly
June 15, 2025
Yanay
May 24, 2025
Adelbert
May 19, 2025
Adelbert
April 27, 2025
Sarah
April 22, 2025
Kim was a great person to take care of our pet. I’d be happy to book her again!
Mallory
April 9, 2025
This was our 3rd time working with Kim and she took great care of our kitties!
Deborah
March 23, 2025
Adelbert
March 17, 2025
Ann Mckay
February 24, 2025
Adelbert
January 24, 2025
Kenneth
January 6, 2025
Yanay
December 14, 2024
Adelbert
December 2, 2024
Kenneth
November 5, 2024
Kenneth
September 21, 2024
Kenneth
September 18, 2024
Terri
January 2, 2024
Marisa
October 30, 2023
Meowtel
January 27, 2023
Kimberly is a cat sitter in the South Orange area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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