I'm Racheline

Finicky Feline Friend

5.00
595 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
181 Repeat clients
Background-checked
Background-checked
Meowtel Top 1% Sitters in 2025
Meowtel Top 1% Sitters in 2025
Meowtel Top 1% Sitters in 2024
Meowtel Top 1% Sitters in 2024
Meowtel Top 5% Sitters in 2023
Meowtel Top 5% Sitters in 2023
Meowtel Top 5% Sitters in 2022
Meowtel Top 5% Sitters in 2022
Background Checked

Book With Confidence

Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Racheline is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Check if Racheline services your area

Good news! Racheline covers your area.

Unfortunately, Racheline does not cover your area right meow.


Finicky Feline Friend

I'm Racheline

Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY

GENERAL AVAILABILITY NOTICE: If you are an existing client and see days blocked off, please get in touch -- I can usually accommodate you and will open the days for your booking if so.

Hello Meowtel Cat Families!

I'm a life-long cat carer with particular experience working with special needs cats. I have experience with kittens, geriatric cats, feral rescues, and cats receiving cancer and other medical care. I know that each cat has a unique personality and that all cats tell us what they need if we just take the time to listen.

I love playing with social cats, but also respect that some cats just want to hang out quietly, either with me or in their favorite hiding space. Because of my experience working with feral rescues, I am also comfortable with cats that might hiss, scratch, or otherwise respond intensely to a change in their environment and usual care routine. I get it, we're all creatures of habit...
GENERAL AVAILABILITY NOTICE: If you are an existing client and see days blocked off, please get in touch -- I can usually accommodate you and will open the days for your booking if so.

Hello Meowtel Cat Families!

I'm a life-long cat carer with particular experience working with special needs cats. I have experience with kittens, geriatric cats, feral rescues, and cats receiving cancer and other medical care. I know that each cat has a unique personality and that all cats tell us what they need if we just take the time to listen.

I love playing with social cats, but also respect that some cats just want to hang out quietly, either with me or in their favorite hiding space. Because of my experience working with feral rescues, I am also comfortable with cats that might hiss, scratch, or otherwise respond intensely to a change in their environment and usual care routine. I get it, we're all creatures of habit. And I'm happy to work with those cats to make your time away as stress-free as possible for them.

Please note:

For cats that need insulin injections or subcutaneous fluids, I require an in-person meet-and-greet before the first visit to verify that your cat is comfortable with me administering their medication/fluids. Please book at least 45 minutes for fluids visits; shorter visits are fine for all other medical needs.

Additionally, regardless of medication needs, if your cat has ever displayed significant aggression, territorial behavior, or biting that breaks skin, full disclosure is important in order for us to come up with an effective care plan. In these cases, please reach out to me before booking to discuss.

You might notice I only accept cats in a small radius from my Brooklyn apartment. This is so that I can reach any and all appointments to visit your felines on foot if needed. The MTA will never get in the way of your cat getting its needs met in a timely way. I have a highly flexible schedule, so we can design the care plan for your cat(s) around what works best for them.

I can't wait to meet your purrrrrrfect pets!

COVID-19 INFORMATION: I am fully vaccinated and boosted and continue to mask in all client homes, indoor public settings, and transit.

Learn More About Racheline

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

I’ve been sitting for almost five years now and do it essentially full-time around working on my other career as a romance novelist. As noted elsewhere, I have a lot of experience with high-needs cats, whether this is related to a medical situation, socialization concerns, or being a high-energy breed. If a cat can do it, I’ve probably seen it at this point. I am also regularly hired to be an extra set of hands for clients learning to medicate cats with newly diagnosed chronic conditions, so please feel free to reach out if that is your situation.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I vastly prefer to meet-and-greets in person, and I require them for cats I will need to physically handle for medication or other needs. For cats that need medication I recommend that we do the meet-and-greet while you are medicating them, so I can see what they are used to and verify that they will accept this care from me. My schedule is highly flexible, and I believe I’m there to meet your cat-related emotional needs as well. Feel free to worry as much as you want and provide as much insight into your furry friends as pleases you.

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

I still wear a mask. I’m in and out of a lot of homes and around a lot of cats, and no one needs a kitty cold or Covid. I always wash my hands when I arrive as I am not here to test your cat’s immune system. Escape is a big concern, especially for people who live in single-family homes and first-floor apartments. I know, I get it, I’m in the same situation, and have a whole plan where I slip in through a barely opened door I’ve blocked with my backpack. Your cats are staying inside. I never mess with your windows unless I need to close them due to a storm.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, yes, and yes! That said, I book up extremely fast, particularly for the winter holidays. I open booking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years on October 1. As dates fill up, I will close them on my calendar — however, I can usually still add exiting clients in if they are on my route, so do reach out and we’ll see what we can do.

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

My general policy with shy and timid cats is to sit down on the floor and let them come to me. Most cats can be lured out for some scritches, particularly with treats and quiet, but my goal is never to make cats do things they don’t want to do when it comes to socializing. That said, I will -always- get you proof of life, even if it’s a weird shadowy photo of your furbaby hiding under your bed.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent T-N-R

5.00
595 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
Bronte

Bronte

This month

Wow. Racheline went above and beyond in every possible way to ensure that our diabetic cat was medicated and cared for while we were away for a family funeral. She immediately instilled confidence with her approach and made us feel comfortable leaving him for the first time since he started insulin. She came to the meet and greet with strategies for success and follow ups to best prepare him for our trip. She never missed a shot and always maintained excellent communication. She has given us back the possibility of travel without sacrificing our cat's health. We can't thank or recommend her enough!

Read more
Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Marilyn

Marilyn

April 20, 2026

Racheline is the first catsitter I’ve ever hired — I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was an incredible and dedicated sitter for my 2 boys, and pulled out all the stops (and then some!) to ensure medication was given on time. Updates were timely and comprehensive. She folllowed all of the instructions to a T (4 pages - sorry Racheline 😭). She’s also very very responsive to texts. This was perfect for real-time updates and for my mention of things I’d forgotten to include in the instructions. It’s clear she’s a fellow cat lady, which is a high high compliment from this neurotic cat mom. I already have her booked for several more multi-day visits. And you should too!!!

Read more
Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Lizzie

Lizzie

February 26, 2026

Racheline is the very best and it's such a weight off our minds that our cats are well taken care of when we are away. On our most recent trip we got stranded 2 extra days, due to extreme weather in NYC and canceled flights. Racheline assured us they would still be able to brave the elements to care for our cats and easily allowed us to book extra days to make sure they were covered. I can't imagine how that experience could have gone without someone so dedicated. I've already highly recommended Racheline as a sitter to so many of my own friends!

Read more
Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Rebecca

Rebecca

February 25, 2026

Racheline is like the post office: nothing will keep her from her appointed rounds, including the worst snowstorm in a decade! Our kitty was delivered his much-needed meds on time no matter how treacherous the city got, and Racheline stepped in to add extra visits when our flight home was cancelled. She is THE BEST.

Read more
Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Sarah Kaili

Sarah Kaili

December 21, 2025

Racheline is the most caring, attentive and consistent sitter you could ask for. We have a very challenging cat with glaucoma that requires several drops a day. He’s also a handful and very mercurial. Racheline had the grit and smarts to figure out how to administer his drops and make sure he got what he needed, even though he resisted wildly. Racheline is a true gem; I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Read more
Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Morgan

Morgan

Today

Racheline was great with the cats, and came up with clever solutions when our greedy cats broke into the auto feeder. This was the first time we used Racheline as a cat sitter. We got contact from a friend and are so glad to have them as our cat sitter for holidays! Racheline tailored the communication that worked best with us, sending updates and pictures daily — but no pressure with us answering while we were out and busy. And a super plus, our super super shy Tortie got comfortable with them by the end of the week. 😉🙂🐱

Read more
Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$39.00 / 20min
$59.00 / 45min
$72.00 / 60min
Calendar updated 1 day ago

Racheline's is 30%

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Overnight Availability
Racheline's Holiday Surcharge Applies
Service Area Map

Drop in visits rates

$39.00 / 20min
$57.00 / 45min
$72.00 / 60min
Calendar updated 1 day ago

Racheline's is 30%

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Overnight Availability
Racheline's Holiday Surcharge Applies
Service Area Map

Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.

4.8
Rating on
Google
4.9
Reviews.io

300,000+
Reservations Completed

Trust & Safety

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.

Curious cat peeking over the banner

Juneteenth is coming up soon (June 19th, 2026)

Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Book ahead, cat sitters on Meowtel fill up fast for the holidays!

Featured Cat Sitters Near Brooklyn, NY

  • Kianna in Brooklyn, NY brings calm, reliable, and affectionate care to feline clients with years of cat-sitting since she was 18. Background-checked and a speedy responder, they keep routines steady with play, tidy space, and slow-blink reassurance. Accepts new clients, weekends, and overnight stays 🐾

    Trusted weekend & overnight care 🐱
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Bronx, NY sitter Tashawnee helps cats stay comfortable in their own environment, with feeding, litter box cleaning, playtime, check-ins, and photo updates. Comfortable with topical ointments and oral pills. Timid cats get calm, patient space, and Amadeus sets the routine. Background-checked, active this week, weekends and holidays accepted, new clients welcome 🐾

    Bronx cat care with meds 🐱
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Sarah in Washington Heights is a cat mama with a gentle and soothing approach for shy kitties like Willow. She handles eye/ear drops and inhalers, welcomes new clients, and is usually available weekends and holidays around NYC with very fast responses. 🐾

    Shy-kitty friendly care 🐱
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Grace in Brooklyn, NY offers kindhearted cat care with TNR-certified support for shy, feral, or feisty cats. Topical ointments, eye/ear drops, oral pills, and inhalers. Usually available weekends and holidays, with overnight stays too. Fast, detailed photo updates for many repeat clients. 🐾

    Overnight care, detailed updates 😺
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Background-checked New York sitter with Accepting new clients and 10+ years of cat sitting, reading behavior and matching each kitty’s comfort. Overnight stays and drop-in visits, feeding, fresh water, litter care, plus affection and play. Handles topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and pills. 🐾

    Overnight care, meds skillful 🐱
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Melissa brings over 15 years of cat sitting and has been a Sitter on Meowtel for 3+ years. Care for bonded Geordi and Jadzia, is background-checked, and responds very fast. Available on weekends and usually on holidays, with help for topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and pills, plus Sends great photos and videos 🐱🐾

    Purrfect updates, calm care 🐾
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Eva brings calm cuddles to Bronx cat care, catsitting since Aug 2024. Background-checked, she’s comfortable with oral pills and inhalers, and avoids citrusy scents. overnight sits in different neighborhoods on weekends and holidays, accepting new clients 🐱✨

    Calm cuddles, meds ready 🐱
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Emiley in Brooklyn cares for Peppa, Chilli, and Hobbs, with a shelter background at ACC NYC. They go slow to build trust, use a wand toy for first-meet play, and provide topical ointments plus oral pills. Available on weekends and holidays, accepting new clients 🐾

    Trustworthy cat care, weekends too 🐾
    VIEW PROFILE

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.

Brooklyn cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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!

5.00
595 reviews
5.00
From $39.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)