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Elaine's Cat Care - Brooklyn  Manhattan
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A cat sitter in Brooklyn, NY

4.96/5.00
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I'm Elaine | Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY

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

I’ve been cat sitting with Meowte for two years. Before that I did freelance cat sitting for friends and family most of my adult life.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Everyone who knows me knows that I’m an animal lover. I just love spending time with cats. From cuddles to play time I enjoy every moment of hanging out with my four legged clients.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

One of mg regulars does everything she can to keep me from leaving every time. She’s tried stealing my keys, my phone, my bag and my coat in a bunch of different ways. I’m so touched she loves me so much that she wants to kidnap me. And the creativity is endlessly entertaining. I look forward to telling her parents about the latest round of mischief after every visit.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Make the most of your meet & greet time. Try to do it in person. Be clear with your expectations and be sure to mention anything you want me to keep an eye on. Writing up the instructions and either leaving them in the house or texting them to me is also helpful especially during busier periods.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes I’m usually around for holidays. I’d recommend new clients try to reach out as early as possible. I tend to book up about two to three weeks out from major holidays. I also appreciate flexibility on timing during Thanksgiving and Christmas. I can guarantee a general of day but not a highly specific time frame during such high traffic weeks.

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

I find the best solution to a shy or anxious cat is to let them come to me on their own time. I try to be quiet, still and small while they’re feeling me out.

Elaine's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
4.9
Jerry

Elaine is fantastic - our go-to cat sitter! She is great with our two boys.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 17, 2025
Jenna

Elaine is great! as always! we love having her come se Jamal- they are becoming fast friends!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 30, 2025
Katie

Elaine is absolutely wonderful! We trust her fully with our 4 kitties - one of which has several daily medications. She is responsible, friendly, and always shares the cutest updates!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
March 26, 2025
Justine

Elaine was the perfect cat sitter for our kittos! Pictures and updates every day and our cats seemed to really like her! Would 100% recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 17, 2025
Dianne

thank you so much for caring for the kitties while I was dealing with the family medical thing. made it easy to concentrate while I knew the kitties were well taken care of

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 24, 2025
Dianne

Elaine is amazing. she really kept the kitties entertained and well looked after and it wasn’t easy. many thanks to her for all the hard work.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 4, 2025
Julia

I appreciated that Elaine was consistently came and took care of my two cats, but I felt like more attention to details of my requests/ the cat’s routine would be helpful particularly because one takes medication

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 1, 2025
Hailey

a wonderful cat sitter over the holidays! my cat adored Elaine and I got great pics of her while I was gone

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 29, 2024
Jon

Gave us so much peace of mind while traveling abroad via pics and updates. Cats clearly had a blast!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 11, 2024
Dianne

Elaine was great! the second time having her look after the kitties and they responded well to her and looked great

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2024
Zin

fantastic! Elaine was prompt to visit and charmed even my toughest cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 11, 2024
Tal

Elaine was awesome and took care of our two cats in the best possible way. We got updated after every visit, and the cats looked great and happy with her. It's been a great pleasure

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 9, 2024
Dianne

Elaine was wonderful. fun updates and great photos and the kitties loved her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 31, 2024
Julia

Elaine has won over the trust of my two cats- one shy and one elderly. she was also very successful getting my shy one to take his medication which required a very specific routine and lots of patience!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 1, 2024
Jerry

Elaine is a great with our two boys, and the boys love when Elaine takes care of them when we’re gone. Great pics and updates. and v detail oriented.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 5, 2024
Joshua

Elaine is super responsive and gives excellent updates! it was a great experience. We would certainly book her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 11, 2024
Leslie

I've booked Elaine a couple times now, and she's wonderful. She communicates well, follows instructions, and responds quickly. I highly recommend her, she's a gem.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 10, 2024
Thomas

Elaine is fantastic and sent updates and photos. One of our cats is very shy and Elaine did a great job with her too. I highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 28, 2024
Natalie

This is the second time I’ve had Elaine look over my kitty and again, she did such a wonderful job! Great updates and pictures. I always trust my cat in her care. :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 21, 2024
Liz

Elaine took great care of my elderly cat and I had such peace of mind while I was out of town! She did an extremely thorough intake with me before I left; she even made sure to ask where I stored the carrier in case Judith needed to go to the vet while in her care. Elaine will be my first choice for my next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2024
Layna

Elaine is really great - she charmed our pathologically shy cats and sent wonderful pictures.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 2, 2024
Natalie

I can’t recommend Elaine enough! Not only did she take care of the basic necessities such as feeding and litter box cleaning, but she also took the time to engage with my cat, providing companionship and playtime. It was evident that my cat formed a bond with them, which speaks volumes about their compassionate approach. She included sweet updates about my cat and provided lots of photos. I will for sure be using her again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 20, 2024
Jerry

Elaine is a great cat sitter for our two boys. She sends great updates and photos, and plays with the boys so they are not lonely. It can be challenging to feed our two boys, since they are v competitive w/each other for food. Elaine is v reliable and kind to the boys!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 15, 2024
Leslie

I tried to only pick a few badges, but ended up selecting all nine of them because frankly they all apply. Elaine was fantastic! Excellent communicator, diligent, clearly had fun playing with my kitties, followed all instructions, was respectful and professional, etc. I can't think of a single complaint. Five stars. :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 6, 2024
James

Elaine is fantastic and we couldn’t ask for better care of our cat whilst we are on vacation.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 2, 2024
Kate

Elaine was fabulous! felt so good about leaving my buttfuzz kitten with her. highly recommend you book her asap!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 8, 2023
Margaret

Elaine took great care of my two cats and sent updates and photos. I was very reassured while I was on vacation!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
September 6, 2023
Abigail

Elaine takes such great care of my four cats and they all love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 7, 2023
Kayla

My 2 cats loved Elaine. They both warmed to her very quickly (and they tend to be shy) and loved time with her. She was able to tire out my very active kitten and I was kept updated with photos and videos throughout her time with them. Would absolute recommend Elaine!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
June 24, 2023
Abigail

My cats love Elaine and she always takes great care of them

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 2, 2023
Linnea

Elaine did a wonderful job taking care of my two cats. She was communicative and helpful, and I would gladly hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2023
Brianne

Elaine rocks! My cats were in good care with her during my weeklong trip. I hadn’t used a sitter before, and Elaine just clicked immediately with my cats and the apartment. (one cat always hides, but that will change in time!) highly recommend Elaine!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 16, 2023
Abigail

My cats all loved Elaine, even the very picky guy who she had to medicate against his will so I think that speaks for itself.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
March 21, 2023
Jason

Elaine was a great sitter! Even though our cat is extremely shy of strangers and tends to disappear, Elaine strove to get at least one photo of him to send to us, and regularly reported after each visit, making sure that he was eating and using his litter box. She’s friendly, prompt, responsible, and we couldn’t ask for more. We have no doubt that if we had hired her for longer than a few days, our cat would have warmed up to her. Definitely would hire again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 3, 2023
Margaret

Elaine is excellent and responds quickly. I could tell my kitties were comfortable, and she handed oral meds confidently!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 23, 2023
Lucie

I hired Elaine for 3 overnights with my 5 month old kitten and she gave little Luna fantastic care. It was wonderful to get a daily summary in both words and photos/videos and I could tell Luna was comfortable with her. She left my home very clean. I highly recommend Elaine!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
January 5, 2023
Dave

Elaine was a super communicative and reliable cat sitter for our two very shy feral rescues. She was incredibly patient and attentive to detail, and very knowledgable about our litter/feeding system. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 2, 2023
Mary

Elaine was very good. She sent pics of the kitties after each visit, which was around the same times each day, which was great for the kitties to keep on a regular schedule. One of my kitties took to her immediately and my more skittish older cat did not run and hide as she usually does with my friends. The place was as I left it.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 29, 2022
Kathleen

This is the first time I have used a service instead of getting a friend's kid to stay over, and, wow, I was so impressed, I'm definitely doing this again, and definitely booking Elaine! Elaine sent me pictures that showed her and my three cats interacting, and even my shyest cat was won over! I'm so thankful for Elaine's gentle touch with them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2022
Sophie

Elaine was an incredibly reliable and communicative sitter! She sent lots of pictures and updates of our kitties every day and clearly gave them tons of love. We will definitely have her back!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2022
Maegan

Elaine is a wonderful sitter! My two kittens really took to her, and I appreciated that Elaine sent me updates each visit, along with cute pictures as well. Everything went smoothly and she even accommodated my last minute travel change. Couldn’t ask for more 😺

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 6, 2022
Amy

Elaine was quickly accepted by Artemis, I might even say she was claimed by her. Art can be resistant to strangers, or slow to engage, but there she was sitting on Elaine's feet and sniffing her fingers, rubbing her face on her hands, even snoozing in her company. Elaine felt her vibe and adapted to it; she enjoyed Artemis. I appreciate the notes and receipt of about 5 photos each visit. I highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 2, 2022
Claire

I was nervous leaving our 12 year old fur baby with someone other than family for the first time but Elaine quickly made those fears disappear. She took such good care of our sweet girl and was highly communicative sending pictures every visit. Our girl was far less cranky then she normally is when we get back from a trip and I know it’s because she was so well taken care of while we were away. We will definitely be booking Elaine for future travel and you should too!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 26, 2022
Emily

Our very energetic, people oriented cats can be quite a handful, but Elaine was wonderful with them! They clearly got lots of love and attention while we were away, which always makes it easier to relax when we are out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 14, 2022
Jerry

Elaine is really great with our two boys. We had never hired a cat sitter before, and had to book at the last minute. Elaine is very easy to talk to and make arrangements, and kept us up-to-speed with detailed notes and pictures the whole week. Our big shy boy got along v well with Elaine too, snuggling by the end of the week we were away, which is great! Would definitely like work with Elaine again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 27, 2022
Shelby

Elaine was great w my cat Stinky. He had just had surgery, & she handled him w care, administering his meds. This was also a very last min booking so I really appreciate her accommodating me. She communicated well & sent pics/vids of Stinky regularly throughout her visit. Will be booking w her again

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 19, 2022
Kathleen

Elaine was wonderful and took such great care of my kitties. She came highly recommended from another cat sitter. I was extremely nervous leaving my two kittens for the first time. Elaine sent loads of pictures to confirm they were doing well. She played a lot with them, cleaned my litter, and fed them, and she also confirmed that the temp in the apartment was fine, which I was worried about. I was nervous that the house would be a wreck because one of the kitties is a little naughty, but everything was all in pace when I got back. I was also afraid that the other kitty would be too shy to show herself, as she runs away and hides from most strangers, but Elaine drew her out and played with her. Elaine was also really flexible and accommodating when there were some last minute changes to my schedule. It was such a relief having someone there to take care of my kittens.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 12, 2022
Myrna

Elaine is amazing with my boys. My older kitty is fussy about his meds and she was meticulous in documenting what worked and what didn't. When I got home they were relaxed and well cared for. And to top it all off she sent me the cutest pictures of their play time. I cannot recommend her enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 3, 2022
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Elaine is a cat sitter in the Brooklyn area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 9, 2022
Lacey

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Tal

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Justine

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Justine

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2025
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 18, 2025
Alex

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 30, 2025
Kelsie

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 28, 2025
Dianne

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 8, 2025
Justine

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 23, 2025
Dianne

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
March 5, 2025
Shelby

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
February 20, 2025
Dianne

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
February 19, 2025
Jerry

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 20, 2025
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2025
Leslie

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 30, 2024
Kim

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Mike

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 11, 2024
Joe

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2024
Abigail

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
November 7, 2024
Erica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2024
Kayla

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 13, 2024
Grace

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 1, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
June 25, 2024
Morgan

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 20, 2024
Linnea

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 29, 2024
Marisa

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 22, 2024
Helen

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May 15, 2024
Anna

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May 6, 2024
Jim

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April 22, 2024
Lacey

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April 15, 2024
Sophie

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April 1, 2024
Layna

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 26, 2024
Grace

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March 26, 2024
Brittany

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 11, 2024
Daniel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 5, 2024
Jerry

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 24, 2024
Sophie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 7, 2024
Sara

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 28, 2023
Sophie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2023
Shannon

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2023
Abigail

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 12, 2023
Lacey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2023
Sophie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 26, 2023
Sophie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 18, 2023
Jerry

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 9, 2023
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 22, 2023
Jerry

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 20, 2023
Sophie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 17, 2023

Elaine's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $37.50 / 20min $60.50 / 45min $80.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $101.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Elaine's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Elaine's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $37.00 / 20min $55.00 / 45min $70.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $99.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Elaine's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Elaine's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

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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.

Elaine's Cat Care - Brooklyn  Manhattan
4.96 • 98 reviews • From $37.00