I'm Lauren
Lauren's Brooklyn Kitten Villa
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Lauren is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Lauren
Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY
I volunteered at my local animal shelter from age 13 to 22 and when I moved to New York City I knew I wanted to foster cats. Fast forward 11 years later and I've fostered over 100+ cats/kittens by working with KittyKind and HeidiWranglesCats.
In fostering, I have come across so many different situations (health issues, conditions and shy cats). I have given animals liquid, topical such as ear or eye ointment or pill medication. I can also give insulin medications and have had 3 insulin dependent clients! I have also watched a variety of cats,... Hi - I’m Lauren and I'm a lifelong cat lover!
I volunteered at my local animal shelter from age 13 to 22 and when I moved to New York City I knew I wanted to foster cats. Fast forward 11 years later and I've fostered over 100+ cats/kittens by working with KittyKind and HeidiWranglesCats.
In fostering, I have come across so many different situations (health issues, conditions and shy cats). I have given animals liquid, topical such as ear or eye ointment or pill medication. I can also give insulin medications and have had 3 insulin dependent clients! I have also watched a variety of cats, especially shy cats who need a little extra love and patience to come out of their shell for new humans. I like to say I'm a professional slow blinker!
What can you expect from me?
A 20 minute visit includes litter box cleaning, feeding, water refresh, and a few minutes of petting or playing.
A 45 or 60 minute visit includes all of the above with longer snuggles, pets or playtime!
I will always send you at least 1 photo and I try to capture a video if possible.
I use public transportation or walk to my clients.
I currently accept clients in the following neighborhoods, if you are outside of these areas depending on my schedule I can potentially accommodate.
Brooklyn - Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg, Greenpoint
Queens - Ridgewood
Manhattan - Tribeca, Lower East Side, East Village
Don't hesitate to message me if you have questions about your cats
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've been cat sitting on Meowtel for 4+ years, but I have been cat sitting for friends since 2019! I can’t believe how quickly time has gone by
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am available on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Other holidays are subject to change.
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Lauren is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Cecily
December 31, 2025
Amazing work! Lauren was consistent in her visit times, sent photos and communicated well ahead of time when severe weather was possible. And despite weather she completed every single visit.
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Tara
December 31, 2025
Lauren took excellent care of our cats. Our cats have special requirements, one needs medication, and another needs to be kept separated, and Lauren was able to accommodate all of this. She was responsible, caring, and communicative. We couldn't ask for better care.
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Lauren
June 23, 2025
Lauren is so incredibly kind and compassionate! She took such good care of my cat. She handled his insulin injections and oral medications so well. She also took the cutest pictures of my cat and gave me updates every morning and evening on her visit with him! Will be rebooking with Lauren again for future trips!
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Laurel
September 4, 2025
Lauren was amazing. The cats really liked her and she did a terrific job! One of my cats is older and needs medicine. Lauren was perfect with her.
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Caitlin
November 4, 2024
Lauren is purrrrrfect! My cats *actually* loved her too. She was kind enough to clean up my boy cat's barf as well....HERO!
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Colin
August 20, 2024
Lauren is great, really responsive and just lovely with my lil hazy girl. She was flexible to add another day when I didn’t realize I was getting home way too late.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Lauren's is 40%
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
Lauren's holiday surcharge is 40%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Lauren's is 45%
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
Lauren's holiday surcharge is 45%.
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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.
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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!
Rating breakdown
Cecily
December 31, 2025
Amazing work! Lauren was consistent in her visit times, sent photos and communicated well ahead of time when severe weather was possible. And despite weather she completed every single visit.
Tara
December 31, 2025
Lauren took excellent care of our cats. Our cats have special requirements, one needs medication, and another needs to be kept separated, and Lauren was able to accommodate all of this. She was responsible, caring, and communicative. We couldn't ask for better care.
Lauren
June 23, 2025
Lauren is so incredibly kind and compassionate! She took such good care of my cat. She handled his insulin injections and oral medications so well. She also took the cutest pictures of my cat and gave me updates every morning and evening on her visit with him! Will be rebooking with Lauren again for future trips!
Laurel
September 4, 2025
Lauren was amazing. The cats really liked her and she did a terrific job! One of my cats is older and needs medicine. Lauren was perfect with her.
Caitlin
November 4, 2024
Lauren is purrrrrfect! My cats *actually* loved her too. She was kind enough to clean up my boy cat's barf as well....HERO!
Colin
August 20, 2024
Lauren is great, really responsive and just lovely with my lil hazy girl. She was flexible to add another day when I didn’t realize I was getting home way too late.
Meghan
June 11, 2024
Lauren watched our old lady cat for a weekend and was just fantastic! very patient with our old girl who has a penchant for hiding, lol, and she was a great communicator. incredibly friendly, and asked great questions during our meet and greet. Would hire again!!
Mike
July 7, 2024
this was our second time booking with Laura and she was fantastic. She gave us peace of mind while we were on vacation. she texted us updates and photos every night and made sure our 2 cats were fed and played with.
Rachel
June 28, 2023
Lauren was absolutely wonderful to work with! she was responsive and flexible with mine and my partner’s schedule. Shes comfortable and confident working with a range of cat needs. Our cats are a bit skittish, one in particular will hide from new people. Lauren was able to win our cats over, made sure they were fed and happy. She was very patient and made time to play with them while visiting. I look forward to working with Lauren again!
Savannah
June 13, 2023
Lauren was an excellent sitter for our shy cat! Laren was communicative, asked great questions, and sent us lots of photos. And, even managed to befriend our cat with a little patience and a good amount of treats. We will definitely call on Lauren again!
Claudia
February 22, 2026
Lauren is amazing! She has won over the heart of our shy cat and takes amazing care of him! She provides great updates and I always know Bono is well taken care of when Lauren’s watching him :)
Nicole
November 25, 2023
she is so wonderful with my spicy Tortie! she is patient and knows how to win her over. highly recommend!
Christine
July 18, 2022
Lauren did a great job taking care of our three cats. She even won over our shy cat, getting her to come out and play from her hiding spot. We also have a senior cat who needs daily medication, and Lauren was very patient and able to administer his meds successfully. Highly recommend Lauren!
Gabriel
July 16, 2025
Lauren was amazing! My wife and I were able to rest easy knowing she was taking care of our cat - she provided great check in updates with videos and photos, and our cat instantly warmed up to her so he had a lot of fun.
Tamsen
December 29, 2023
Lauren exceeded all expectations. She won over my shy one on day one and things proceeded exceptionally from there. Do not hesitate to book Lauren!
Manus
December 2, 2024
This was our first time using Meowtel and Lauren made the experience very easy and totally worry free. She checked in on our two cats twice a day for a week while we were out of town for the holiday and it was a total breeze. Highly recommend and will certainly use her services again
Tamsen
December 28, 2025
This is the third time Lauren has sat the boys. And once again she won my weirdo cats over. She is a 🌟
Jessica
November 25, 2025
Lauren was a wonderful sitter for our anxious kitty and very communicative which put me at ease. Would not hesitate to book again!
Jessica
This month
Lauren was great as always, super communicative, reliable and remains our go-to sitter!
Colin
April 30, 2024
Lauren is such great with my shy cat. I’ve only had 3 sitters get much interaction out of her at all, and I think she is slowly learning that people can be cool because of her.
Jared
June 26, 2023
Lauren is on time, communicative and flexible schedule wise! She’s quickly responsive in the messaging center and goes the extra mile to play with our cats and make sure they’re in a healthy and happy environment in our absence. We feel very at ease when we’re away and she is in charge! 10/10.
Gabriel
This month
Tamsen
This month
always fantastic! great cat sitter. cat whisperer 😻
Caitlin
This month
Jessica
February 3, 2026
Gabriel
January 21, 2026
Melissa
January 4, 2026
Our fussy spoiled cats loved Lauren.
Gabriel
January 1, 2026
Mike
December 30, 2025
Mike
December 30, 2025
We always book with Lauren because she is trustworthy, a great communicator, and gives so much care and attention to our two cats.
Yanz
December 29, 2025
Marjorie
December 27, 2025
Jessica
December 27, 2025
Lauren was fantastic and super communicative over the holidays, and we are very glad to have found her. Our kitty is too! Highly recommend!
Emily
December 4, 2025
Christian
November 21, 2025
Lauren was amazing, took great care of my cat while I was gone. Very communicative and responds quickly. would definitely have her pet sit again. Thanks, Lauren!
Gabriel
October 15, 2025
Caitlin
September 27, 2025
Yanz
September 18, 2025
Jared
September 12, 2025
Caitlin
September 8, 2025
Emily
September 6, 2025
Maks
September 3, 2025
Great communication and easy to work with.
Caitlin
August 19, 2025
Kristin
August 15, 2025
Carly
July 31, 2025
Carly
July 20, 2025
Stephen
July 13, 2025
Elaina
July 8, 2025
Lauren is always communicative, attentive, and I always feel totally confident leaving my two babies in her care when I’m out of town. highly reccomend!
Mike
July 7, 2025
Rosalie
July 7, 2025
Carly
July 3, 2025
Carly
June 16, 2025
Yanz
June 7, 2025
Colin
May 31, 2025
my cat doesn’t like many people so having a reliable buddy that she doesn’t hide from is great
Rosalie
May 28, 2025
Jared
May 26, 2025
Carly
May 26, 2025
Carly
April 5, 2025
Mike
February 26, 2025
Lauren was fantastic as always. She watched our 2 cats while we were away. She is great at communicating and always gave updates and photos with dinner and playtime.
Carly
February 9, 2025
Sanaz
January 27, 2025
Yanz
January 23, 2025
Rosalie
January 1, 2025
Lauren is the best. She’s reliable and joyfully loves on our little kitty! We are always at ease when she’s taking care of our cat!
Jared
December 28, 2024
Meghan
December 28, 2024
Mike
December 27, 2024
I have been working with Lauren for the past few years and she is always fantastic. She is so good with our two cats. I always feel assured when she is watching them.
Colin
December 27, 2024
thanks again for looking after hazy. she seems to be warming up to people.
Yanz
December 20, 2024
Yanz
December 8, 2024
Grace
December 2, 2024
Jared
December 2, 2024
Caitlin
November 30, 2024
Rosalie
November 14, 2024
Colin
September 28, 2024
Yanz
August 29, 2024
Yanz
August 29, 2024
Meghan
August 17, 2024
Jared
July 29, 2024
Michael
July 25, 2024
Lauren was amazing! Super detail oriented and took great care of our guys while we were away. Highly recommend!
Dale
July 22, 2024
Jared
July 7, 2024
Jared
July 3, 2024
Claudia
June 19, 2024
Elaina
June 19, 2024
Yanz
June 8, 2024
Colin
May 28, 2024
once again, your motivation to help or shy cat feel comfortable is reassuring.
Rosalie
May 28, 2024
Lauren is the absolute best! she’s so easy to work with, responsive, and I know she loves my kitty! My kitty is so lucky to have such a great caretaker when I’m out of town!
Tamsen
May 28, 2024
another stellar pet sitting from Lauren. Don’t hesitate to book her!!!
Yanz
May 26, 2024
Jared
May 22, 2024
Rob
April 28, 2024
Elaina
April 20, 2024
Jared
April 17, 2024
Daria
April 10, 2024
Shawn
April 10, 2024
Yanz
April 9, 2024
Rosalie
April 2, 2024
Lauren is the best! She’s reliable and communicative. and my kitty loves her!!
Jared
March 21, 2024
Yanz
February 24, 2024
Erin
February 2, 2024
Erin
February 2, 2024
Yanz
January 22, 2024
Erin
January 19, 2024
Colin
January 18, 2024
She did great. my cat hazy has hid from most of our previous sitters. I’m so glad hazy now has another friend.
Jared
January 11, 2024
Jared
January 3, 2024
Savannah
January 3, 2024
Yanz
December 31, 2023
Lauren is great! We feel at ease knowing that our kitties are getting visits from her. And we look forward everyday to photos of the kitties from her!
Erin
December 27, 2023
Erin
December 27, 2023
Lauren was responsive, flexible and took amazing care of my two cats! Will have her come again soon.
Mike
December 27, 2023
First time hiring a cat sitter and Lauren couldn’t have been more perfect. She was excellent with our two cats. She was very responsive and sent updates. I would definitely book her again in the future.
Kirill
December 26, 2023
Savannah
December 5, 2023
Rosalie
November 27, 2023
Jared
November 25, 2023
Rosalie
October 9, 2023
Jared
September 14, 2023
Rob
September 12, 2023
Rachel
September 9, 2023
Christine
August 29, 2023
Allie
August 28, 2023
Lauren was a great sitter! She was very communicative and knew how to handle my shy and sometimes feisty cat.
Jared
August 27, 2023
Jared
August 18, 2023
Elaina
August 3, 2023
Lauren was great! Very communicative, frequent updates, and clearly understands cats. Would love to book her again in the future!
Rosalie
November 10, 2022
Lauren is so responsive and her eagerness gives me reassurance my cat is in good hands!! She’s the best!
Rosalie
August 29, 2022
Lauren was such a wonderful sitter during my week long trip. She was easy to communicate with, reliable, and I know my kitty loved every time she came by! After meeting her to exchange the key I immediately knew that my cat was in great hands with her!
Meowtel
June 6, 2022
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