May's Cat Care Service In Nyc
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I'm May

A cat sitter in Astoria, NY

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
16 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until May confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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I'm May | Cat Sitting in Astoria, NY

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 kneadi...

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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.

May's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Elizabeth

May did a great job and provided detailed, timely updates on how my cat was doing.

Meowtel-verified reservation
June 26, 2024
Suzi

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation
June 14, 2024
Austin

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from May on May 21, 2024 "aww, it was my pleasure!"
May 21, 2024
Vivian

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 ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation
May 20, 2024
Josclyn

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation
May 4, 2024
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May's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Astoria cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $35.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

May's Cat Care Service In Nyc
5.00 • 16 reviewsFrom $29.25