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I'm May
Cat Sitting in Astoria, NY
My name is May and I live in Astoria, Queens.
Having always been a cat lover, during the pandemic I finally got to adopt my own cat - a chubby tabby cat named Emmy. Her big green eyes and big personality taught me so much and totally rearranged my life priorities. Through her I learned how to be crafty and creative (making houses with post office boxes, building tunnels with bubble wrap..... Hello cat parents!
My name is May and I live in Astoria, Queens.
Having always been a cat lover, during the pandemic I finally got to adopt my own cat - a chubby tabby cat named Emmy. Her big green eyes and big personality taught me so much and totally rearranged my life priorities. Through her I learned how to be crafty and creative (making houses with post office boxes, building tunnels with bubble wrap...etc), how to build and respect each other\'s boundaries, and more importantly the healing power of a head bump and morning kneading session from a cat.
Sadly I lost Emmy to IBD/lymphoma in March 2023, but I’m continuing to look for ways to pass my love forward. And also because of her condition I fast-tracked in feeding/tricking medications for kitties.
When I had Emmy and was traveling, I know how important it is to know that someone caring and kind is looking after my baby + the environment she’s in. I certainly apply my own standard to taking care of other people’s cats.
I have a full time job in architecture but my hours can be flexible since I wfh.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
Since I was a child I've been tasked to look after a neighbor or friend's pet, and have kept doing so ever since I moved to New York. Only in the past 2 years I started cat-sitting professionally for my visits and taken on new clients like friend of friend.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Getting to know the cat's character and how to best interact with them; make them comfortable while their persons are away. It bring me absolute joy to get a slow wink from them or see them flop their belly to show their ease - that's when I know I'm doing my job.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Give them space and make sure their basics needs are met (foods, water, clean litter box...etc). I do not force them to show up or come close, everything needs to be at their own pace and I try to show them that I respect that.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
May is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Emmy
December 30, 2025
May was wonderful with my cat, Betty! She would send daily updates with photos and videos of her time with my cat. She took great care of Betty and I would happily request to have May return and help in the future!
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Cathy
November 1, 2025
I can’t say enough good things about May! She took amazing care of my cat, Sifa, while I was away for two weeks. She went above and beyond to make sure Sifa was comfortable and everything at home was tidy. I felt so reassured knowing he was in such good hands. She sent detailed, thoughtful updates with the sweetest photos and videos after every visit, which made me feel completely at ease. Her messages were full of personality and care, and I could tell she really spent quality time with him. Highly recommend May to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and wonderful cat sitter!
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Jamie
April 7, 2025
May is the BEST! May is super responsive and so great with our cats. I especially love how May shared so many photos and videos from her visits with our cats. 5 stars!!!
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Suzi
June 14, 2024
My cat sometimes shows aggressive behaviors with strangers cleaning her litter box and I was rejected by countless cat sitters before I found May. May was absolutely amazing with my cat - she really listened to every detail, even those I mentioned in passing during our meet and greet, and was attentive to the long list of notes I left for her. She paid close attention to my cat’s body language and cues so that both she and my cat would be safe / not stressed during May’s visits. She was super prompt and provided thorough updates. I couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter and will most definitely seek May out for her services in the future!
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Graham
November 29, 2024
May was fantastic! Extremely communicative and proactive. May texted ahead of time, sent pictures and videos, and went above and beyond following the care instructions. I would highly recommend to anyone in the Astoria area and will be using her again.
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Kimberly
June 2, 2023
May is warm, kind, compassionate, and understands cats well. My cat was so well taken care of while I was away and she sent me so many pics and videos! my cat is usually very shy around new people but it’s a testament to May’s lovely and easygoing demeanor that he came out and played with her. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Drop in visits rates
May's is 10%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
May's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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.
Thanksgiving is coming up soon (November 26th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Astoria cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Emmy
December 30, 2025
May was wonderful with my cat, Betty! She would send daily updates with photos and videos of her time with my cat. She took great care of Betty and I would happily request to have May return and help in the future!
Cathy
November 1, 2025
I can’t say enough good things about May! She took amazing care of my cat, Sifa, while I was away for two weeks. She went above and beyond to make sure Sifa was comfortable and everything at home was tidy. I felt so reassured knowing he was in such good hands. She sent detailed, thoughtful updates with the sweetest photos and videos after every visit, which made me feel completely at ease. Her messages were full of personality and care, and I could tell she really spent quality time with him. Highly recommend May to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and wonderful cat sitter!
Jamie
April 7, 2025
May is the BEST! May is super responsive and so great with our cats. I especially love how May shared so many photos and videos from her visits with our cats. 5 stars!!!
Suzi
June 14, 2024
My cat sometimes shows aggressive behaviors with strangers cleaning her litter box and I was rejected by countless cat sitters before I found May. May was absolutely amazing with my cat - she really listened to every detail, even those I mentioned in passing during our meet and greet, and was attentive to the long list of notes I left for her. She paid close attention to my cat’s body language and cues so that both she and my cat would be safe / not stressed during May’s visits. She was super prompt and provided thorough updates. I couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter and will most definitely seek May out for her services in the future!
Graham
November 29, 2024
May was fantastic! Extremely communicative and proactive. May texted ahead of time, sent pictures and videos, and went above and beyond following the care instructions. I would highly recommend to anyone in the Astoria area and will be using her again.
Kimberly
June 2, 2023
May is warm, kind, compassionate, and understands cats well. My cat was so well taken care of while I was away and she sent me so many pics and videos! my cat is usually very shy around new people but it’s a testament to May’s lovely and easygoing demeanor that he came out and played with her. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
David
January 20, 2025
May was easy to contact, sent detailed updates and took amazing photos while we were away. We felt very confident our cat was in great hands!
Lucy
April 28, 2024
May was extremely responsive and kept me updated on how my cat was doing with cute photos, videos and texts. He was happy and contented when I got home, so I know he was well taken care of. I will definitely use May in the future and can’t recommend her enough!
Linda
April 25, 2024
May did an excellent job cat sitting. She gave very detailed updates with videos and pictures. Much appreciated! Will use her services again in the future.
Ellen
March 7, 2025
May is a wonderful caretaker for our two cats. She takes great photos and is very responsive to messages. She is makes sure to let us know when she is coming and sends prompt updates. She also checks out their food, water, and litter levels too! Highly recommend her.
Vivian
May 20, 2024
May did an amazing job taking care of my cat, Hattie was so happy which gave me great peace of mind during my trip. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a reliable and caring sitter ❤️
Austin
May 21, 2024
this was our first time using Meowtel and we could not have had a better experience thanks to May! From the start, May was super communicative and made us feel very comfortable leaving for our trip knowing our cat sons were in excellent hands! Each visit May would send us the most wonderful photos and videos of our cats and it brought smiles to our faces each day. May even won over our shy cat too! I cannot recommend May enough!
Response from May
aww, it was my pleasure!
Josclyn
May 4, 2024
May took the absolute best care of our cat. It was so clear to us through May’s super-detailed and updates, videos, and pictures that our cat was so comfortable and happy with May. May followed all care instructions perfectly and communication was amazing. We can’t wait to have May sit for us again.
Elizabeth
June 26, 2024
May did a great job and provided detailed, timely updates on how my cat was doing.
Austin
September 22, 2025
Daisy
August 30, 2025
May is the perfect catsitter! always friendly and goes above and beyond to take care of my only child/cat.
Jamie
August 20, 2025
Daisy
July 20, 2025
Daisy
June 30, 2025
Austin
June 13, 2025
Josclyn
May 25, 2025
David
May 5, 2025
Sasha
March 5, 2025
May was wonderful taking care of Coco and sending detailed updates and photos - thank you!!
Daisy
March 2, 2025
May is the best cat sitter in Queens! Super friendly with great observational skills and a shy cat charmer. she always goes above and beyond!
Katie
January 1, 2025
Josclyn
December 30, 2024
Kate
December 25, 2024
Ellen
November 19, 2024
Kelley
September 3, 2024
Austin
August 5, 2024
Lucy
July 29, 2024
Josclyn
July 15, 2024
Tania
July 4, 2024
Josclyn
June 11, 2024
Ellen
June 5, 2024
Meowtel
May 9, 2023
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