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Black Girl Meowgic
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Repeat clients: 11
Response time: 3 min
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I'm Dena

A cat sitter in Brooklyn, NY

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
36 REVIEWS

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I'm Dena | Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY

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Learn More About Dena

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I've cat sat for more than three years with friends' cats + over a year with Meowtel. I have experience administering oral medications and am also open to learning how to do other types of medication.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I just love being around cats in general, whether they want to be cuddled up with me or watch me from a safe distance.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have a gray furbaby named Carlton! He's such a joy and I love him so much. I also used to co-pawrent my kitten name Grace. She ended up staying with her other pawrents when we all moved (my new roommates at the time didn't allow pets), but still visit and cat sit her to this day.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I make sure to follow all instructions stated by the client. I also ask questions about their cat's habits, including where they are and are not allowed to be (e.g. Does the cat have a habit of running outside as soon as you open the door? Is the cat not allowed in certain rooms?). This ensures that cats are being kept safe and that I have enough information to lookout for potential dangers.

Are you usually available during holidays?

As a NYC Public Schools employee, I have most of the local, state, and federal holidays and school breaks off!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I take my time with timid/anxious cats so that they can gain my trust. One technique is to stay nearby to the food bowl after filling it and see if they will allow me to pet them while eating so they can associate food and comfort with me. Otherwise, I let cats come to me at their own pace and never force an interaction. Whether that takes one visit or the entire reservation, I'm patient enough!

Dena's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Julia

This was our first time leaving our two cats alone for so long, so we were nervous going in but immediately felt at ease with Dena’s care and updates! She always provided tons of photos and detailed updates, and it was clear they were super comfy and happy with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Dena on Jun 14, 2025 "Thank you! I'm so glad that I was able to ease your anxiety!"
This month
Clare

Dena is great! She sent detailed updates and photos every day, handled everything perfectly, and went the extra mile to be flexible and helpful. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 13, 2025
Zahra

Dena was the perfect cat sitter! Extremely attentive, punctual, and ensures you are updated every step of the way. As someone who feels anxious leaving my cats, I felt comforted by Dena’s care for them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on May 3, 2025 "Thank you! Chips and Luna were both so wonderful to care for."
May 3, 2025
Eliot

I had a cat sitter not from this app bail last minute and Dena was amazing! I had a pretty short time frame before I left on the trip and she responded quickly and made me feel super comfortable right away. I will definitely be going back to Dena when I need a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Mar 25, 2025 "Thank you! Kiki is such a sweet cutie!"
March 25, 2025
James

Dena was once again incredible with our boy, this time with the addition of medication! She didn't hesitate to help out (even with a sort of last minute request), and made sure she knew exactly what he needed and when. And of course, she provided detailed updates and pics along with each visit. Can't recommend her enough! 😸

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 21, 2025
Kathleen

The cats all loved Dena, even my shy small one. The pictures she sent were great and we could see how they were doing each day.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Jan 21, 2025 "Thank you so much!"
January 21, 2025
James

Dena was incredible with Cheerios during our 3 weeks away! She provided us with so many updates and pictures and made sure she covered everything we made her aware of including keeping an eye on any UTI issues our boy might have had while we were away. I would be more than happy to have her sit Cheerios again, 12/10 caretaker ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Dena on Jan 11, 2025 "Thank you so much! He's such a treat to care for."
January 11, 2025
Kirby

Dena was amazing! She consistently kept us updated, played and cared for our cat perfectly, and our cat loved her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Dena on Jan 1, 2025 "Thank you, she's such a sweet cat!"
January 1, 2025
India

I can't recommend Dena enough! You can tell she really loves cats and they respond well to her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Jan 1, 2025 "Thank you, it's always a pleasure with Frida!"
January 1, 2025
Misho

Dena did an amazing job with our cat! We know we can always count on her because of her experience and her proactive communication style. She's also managed to get our timid cat out of her shell, even though she's usually scared of strangers. Overall, I would highly recommend Dena's services.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Jan 1, 2025 "Thank you! I'm so glad Natasha is becoming more confident ♥️"
January 1, 2025
Megan

Dena was wonderful and detail-oriented. She sent great photo updates and was very communicative, and took great care of my girls.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Dec 29, 2024 "Thank you!"
December 29, 2024
Jenna

Dena was great! Trustworthy, punctual, and sent cute photos :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Dec 29, 2024 "Thank you! I looking forward to watching Jazz soon!"
December 29, 2024
Kelsi

Dena was lovely and gave us such detailed and consistent updates! ☺️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Dec 28, 2024 "Thank you so much!"
December 28, 2024
Kimberly

Dena was amazing with my boys. Provided great updates throughout and won over my shy guy by the end. Would 100% book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Dena on Dec 4, 2024 "Thank you! Sam and Frodo are so fun - can't wait to see them again!"
December 4, 2024
India

Dena is very responsive and thorough and I felt very comfortable leaving my cat with her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Dec 3, 2024 "Thank you! Frida was such a cuddle bug and I hope to see her again!"
December 3, 2024
Misho

Dena did an excellent job taking care of our cat! She was incredibly easy to communicate with and sent us comprehensive daily updates. I highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Dec 2, 2024 "Thank you! Natasha is a little sweetie pie and I look forward to caring for her soon!"
December 2, 2024
Meredith

Dena was super reliable and an excellent communicator. We would definitely use her again for our Kitty.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Aug 30, 2024 "Thank you! Kitty Smalls was a treat and I look forward to watching her again!"
August 30, 2024
Marley

Dena was so communicative and helpful during my first long trip away from my kitties. She had great feedback and sent the most amazing photos to give me peace of mind!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Apr 14, 2024 "Thank you!! Gus and Nesta are such a fun bunch, and I can't wait to see them again!"
April 14, 2024
Paul

Dena was great! Would book again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Apr 10, 2024 "Thank you!! Nemo and Ned were fantastic, and I look forward to watching them again!"
April 10, 2024
Aubrey

Dena was great with my kittens! She kept me updated, and took some adorable photos. Would highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Apr 4, 2024 "Thank you so much! Hope to cat sit Ollie and Fern in the future!"
April 4, 2024
Jasmin

Dena was very detailed and attentive to the instructions I left for my precious pet. I will definitely be calling on her again for my future out-of-town adventures.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Dena on Mar 29, 2024 "I really appreciate it, thank you! Looking forward to caring for Nups in the future!"
March 29, 2024
Carol

Dena was great, she sent me wonderful updates with great photos. she followed all the instructions I gave.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Mar 27, 2024 "Thank you! Looking forward to seeing Dunkin and Teddy again!"
March 27, 2024
Princess

Dena was an amazing sitter and when I got home my cat was so happy. Would absolutely book again for future cat sitting needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Feb 26, 2024 "Thank you for the kind review - Lola is an absolute gem and I look forward to any future cat sitting sessions!"
February 26, 2024
Meowtel

Dena is a background-checked cat sitter in the Brooklyn area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

January 18, 2024
James

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Kimberly

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Elaria

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Mikaela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2025
Elaria

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 14, 2025
Jenna

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 31, 2025
Erika

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2024
Aiyana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 6, 2024
Marley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 23, 2024
Ashley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 27, 2024
Dylan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Dena on Mar 20, 2024 "Thank you!"
March 20, 2024
Ashley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Dena on Mar 4, 2024 "Thank you!"
March 4, 2024

Dena's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.00 / 20min $46.00 / 45min $63.00 / 60min
  • Dena's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Dena's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • 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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brooklyn cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $32.00. 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.

Black Girl Meowgic
5.00 • 36 reviews • From $31.00