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A cat sitter in Brooklyn, NY

4.98/5.00
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I'm Melissa | 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 have over 15 years of cat sitting experience! Friends, coworkers, family wre my primary clients before the convenience of apps like Meowtel!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Providing a high quality care experience for clients allowing them to travel in peace! I also love getting to provide high quality pics, videos and updates to reassure clients that all is well at home when they are not!

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

There are so many cats that I care for that are really special to me. They become my little buddies and I feel very privileged that I get to hang out with them, play with them and give them love when you're away from home.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I am the care guardian to a bonded sibling pair named Geordi amd Jadzia. They are truly special and I love them bunches!

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

Look for someone who's style and approach to cat care matches your own! If super particular then look for someone who matches your energy!

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

I try to ask questions to get a sense of the kind of care they expect and prefer. Building trust and rapport is very important to me.

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

I treat every cat as if they were my own. I am very careful, attentive and patient. Every cat becomes my part time bestie!

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am available almost all holidays :) big and small from New Year to Christmas and everything in between! I travel myself but only in the dead periods for client!

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite toy makes no difference! Every cat has their own favorite thing - i will try a variety of toys from lasers, to feather wands, strings, even Cat TV on youtube. Once I figure out what your cat likes, that's my favorite toy!

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

My heart goes out to the shy ones! I approach shy kitties with extreme patience and compassion. I challenge myself to bring them out of their shell to help them be more confident while I earn their trust.

Melissa's Reviews

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Katherine

always so careful and considerate, plus takes the best photos!

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Response from Melissa on Jun 19, 2025 "is it even possible to take a bad pic of Paola? We think not! lol"
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Jennifer

Always great!

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Response from Melissa on Jun 18, 2025 "always a pleasure! Juno is my little homegirl!"
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Amelia

Melissa was great with my cat. Always got consistent updates with photos and videos. Never worried about my cat with her!

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Response from Melissa on Jun 12, 2025 "my pleasure! we had fun :)"
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Austen

Fantastic job! Loved the photos and video, the cats loved her!

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Maram

Melissa is wonderful and always sends the best updates and videos. Our cats absolutely love her.

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May 27, 2025
Amy

Melissa is the best cat sitter ever, hands down! She took care of my boys for three days and evenings and was a delight. Everything was done exactly as asked, and the photos and videos she sent were OUTSTANDING. I was actually a little worried my cats would be sad when I came home :p. Will book her again in a heartbeat. I always feel super guilty leaving my cats when I go away, but now I feel so reassured that they'll be in good hands and maybe even have a good time.

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Response from Melissa on May 19, 2025 "thank you you so much! I really enjoyed being with them!"
May 19, 2025
Katherine

I am so glad I have a responsible, consistent sitter for my playful cat. Melissa cleans up Paolas dishes and litter box, gives her much needed playtime, and sends me gorgeous photos of my girl plus a fun video. She makes everything feel personalized. I never want to use anyone else and always reach out to her first. She is so accommodating and flexible. Thanks again!!

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May 19, 2025
Maram

Melissa is wonderful and our kittens love her! She takes such good care of them and is very detail oriented! She also sends the best photos of our little ones!

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April 28, 2025
Eric

Melissa was amazing and provides the best updates as always!

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February 24, 2025
Jennifer

Melissa did a great job as usual. Sge even helped me get engaged!!!!

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February 11, 2025
Maram

Melissa was truly wonderful. Our cats loved her. She took great care of them and made them so happy.

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January 20, 2025
Stefanie

Melissa as usual was fabulously communicative, and made suggestions and took actions to ameliorate and resolve the situation when Ginger went on an unexpected brief hunger strike. (cats, *sigh*) Recommended strongly as usual.

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January 2, 2025
Sarah

Melissa did an excellent job! She sent daily updates and photos. it was my first time using Meowtell and I was nervous to leave my cat over the holidays and Melissa made sure he was very well taken care of and always had clean litter, plenty of water and food and played with him. I will be using her next time I travel! highly recommend

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January 1, 2025
Gavin

We have had Melissa come look after our cats a few times now, and it's simply the best experience! Extremely detail oriented & genuine. Have never felt more comfortable with someone looking after them when we're out of town. Could not recommend enough -- 11/10!!!

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October 30, 2024
Stefanie

Melissa remains my go-to, and I really feel she cares as she worked to help me find another trusted cat-carer for the days she was unavailable, and also took care of my plants when I mentioned I'd forgotten to put in their water bulbs. Ginger gives her the White Tummy of Trust too, and she's a very good judge of character!

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October 10, 2024
Jennifer

Melissa did an excellent job with Juno. She kept her engaged and made sure she was having fun while I was away. I would highly recommend her

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September 12, 2024
Eric

Melissa was amazing, and we couldnt’t recommend her more highly. She was great with our cats and provided hands down the best updates we’ve received from a sitter. Great communication, super helpful, and the cats clearly enjoyed her visits. I just hope she’ll be available next time we’re away! Thanks Melissa!

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September 3, 2024
Ilana

Melissa went above and beyond - such a great communicator and was wonderful with the kitties!

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September 2, 2024
Kelsey

This is our second time booking Melissa, she is great as always! Lots of cute pics and a detailed update every day. She treated our kitty to a great time every visit. Thanks Melissa!

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August 26, 2024
Tess

Melissa goes above and beyond to take care of your furbaby exactly as that particular creature needs to be cared for. She is reliable, communicative, generous, and kind. She always knows how to break through to our very, very shy cat (she did so in record speed!), and she always makes a point to play with both of our cats, which they adore. I couldn’t recommend Melissa highly enough.

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August 24, 2024
Linus

Melissa was great with my two shy kitties! gave amazing updates and videos every day :)

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August 14, 2024
Kelsey

Melissa did such a great job with Alfie! We were so happy to have her come by while we were away!

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July 22, 2024
Conrad

Melissa did a great job with my two cats. Every visit she did a short video and photos, which really gave me a great feeling my cats were well taken care of. Thank you!

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July 17, 2024
Matt

Melissa was incredible! Communication was fun and easy, and Melissa was always incredibly quick to respond. She made sure to bring our boy treats and toys, and sent us truly incredible photo and video content. She is a true cat lover and we’ll definitely be hiring her next time we go out of town - I recommend you do the same!

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July 16, 2024
William

Melissa is a great sitter! she sent incredible photos and videos when taking care of my two kits. One is older and needs extra care, which Melissa had no problem handling. I Might need to take more vacation to get more of that awesome content!

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Response from Melissa on Jul 1, 2024 "it was my pleasure to hang out with T&M!"
July 1, 2024
Alexandra

As always, amazing!

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June 27, 2024
Luke

Melissa was a wonderful caretaker. She immediately connected with our cat Penny and kept us updated with lots of pictures and videos while we were away. Would definitely recommend!

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May 28, 2024
Alexandra

Melissa was an amazing catsitter! We needed someone very last minute and she jumped in to save the day. She was responsive and thorough in her updates about her kitties (pics and videos) and seemed genuinely interested in their personalities and care.

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May 28, 2024
Jessica

Melissa took excellent care of my two boys when I had a last minute cat care emergency. She sent amazing updates and reached out with great questions about their care. I came home to two happy and healthy boys!

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Response from Melissa on May 27, 2024 "always happy to help!"
May 26, 2024
Ash

Melissa is an absolutely top-notch catsitter. She shows our cats so much affection, care, and playfulness. She sends fabulous updates which our whole family enjoys seeing together. The cats are always happy and well-fed when we get home. We’re so grateful for her!

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Response from Melissa on May 27, 2024 "I love taking care of G&Z! They are great fun!"
May 25, 2024
Stefanie

Melissa is my go-to to watch Ginger, providing frequent videos, photos, and solid updates that show Ginger appreciates her pets and care too!

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Response from Melissa on May 2, 2024 "my pleasure! ginger is my pal!"
May 2, 2024
Kate

we love working with Melissa! she is attentive and affectionate with our two kitties, both of whom have strong personalities. thank you Melissa!

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Response from Melissa on Mar 2, 2024 "always a pleasure!"
March 2, 2024
Emily

Melissa took great care of our cat while we are away. She sent lots of photos and videos, which was a comfort, and I could tell from them that our cat felt very comfortable with her. She was respectful of our home and even watered some thirsty plants in our absence. We are very grateful she was able to fit us in to her busy holiday schedule.

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December 27, 2023
Stefanie

Melissa never disappoints and even goes above and beyond monitoring my senior muffin'S health habits.

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November 5, 2023
Stefanie

Melissa has become my go-to for taking care of Ginger. Her communications are frequent and the photos and videos she sends fabulous. Definitely recommend her, and I have to other friends.

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September 23, 2023
Josh

Melissa has to be one of the most thoughtful and thorough cat sitters on Moewtel. This was my first time entrusting the care of my cat to a stranger and I am so happy I did! Melissa was respectful and transparent in her approach by keeping me in the loop via text, videos and photos. Upon my arrival home, I was very impressed to see the litter trash complete disposed of and replaced with a new trash bag liner. Melissa clearly loves what she does and respects individuals and their spaces. Whether your cat needs basic care or some social love, Melissa is right for you! I will undoubtedly hire her again.

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August 22, 2023
Shelby

Melissa was an absolute dream!! A wonderful communicator, attentive, and so understanding! My little guy is a very anxious and shy cat and she would keep me regularly updated about feeding, water change, and even send me photos for peace of mind that he was okay! Would absolutely book again. A 10/10 experience!! Thank you Melissa!!

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August 8, 2023
Stefanie

Melissa was fabulous, and bonded with Ginger readily which I could clearly see through the plentiful and great photos and videos she sent me daily. She was also a wealth of recommendactions, suggesting alternative litter and food to address Ginger's and my preferences since I'd gotten G. recently. I appreciated the care and time she spent, and also the foresight in questions she asked me in our meet-n-greet. Have already recommended her to friends.

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August 6, 2023
Katherine

Melissa is wonderful with my cat. I’m so thankful to have found a reliable, affordable, and flexible sitter. Thanks again!

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June 23, 2023
Katherine

Melissa is great. She takes great care of my senior cat and my home, making sure to clean up after Dolly’s messes and giving her the medicine she needs appropriately. She sends model shots of my cat that make it hard for me to not miss her and videos of them playing together. Melissa is my go-to sitter.

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May 22, 2023
Meowtel

Melissa is a cat sitter in the Brooklyn area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

March 9, 2023
Lisa

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Lisa

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Ilana

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May 20, 2025
William

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May 19, 2025
Lisa

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May 15, 2025
Jennifer

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May 15, 2025
Katherine

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May 12, 2025
Katherine

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May 6, 2025
Amy

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May 5, 2025
Ash

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May 2, 2025
Katherine

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April 29, 2025
Stefanie

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April 13, 2025
Katherine

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April 7, 2025
Ava

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April 2, 2025
William

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March 17, 2025
Katherine

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March 10, 2025
Kyle

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January 8, 2025
Conrad

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January 7, 2025
Chris

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January 1, 2025
Deanne

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December 29, 2024
Caroline

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December 12, 2024
Nicola

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December 10, 2024
Tess

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December 9, 2024
Conrad

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December 3, 2024
Alex

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December 2, 2024
Matt

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November 30, 2024
Tess

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November 29, 2024
Jennifer

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November 26, 2024
Ash

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November 19, 2024
Tess

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November 13, 2024
Sara

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November 12, 2024
Tess

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November 8, 2024
Stefanie

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November 4, 2024
Jennifer

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November 4, 2024
Tess

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November 3, 2024
Jennifer

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September 15, 2024
Ash

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September 12, 2024
Elizabeth

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September 10, 2024
Deanne

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September 4, 2024
Sara

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August 31, 2024
Jonathan

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August 27, 2024
Kate

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August 23, 2024
Katherine

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August 22, 2024
William

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August 21, 2024
Amy

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August 18, 2024
Tess

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August 5, 2024
Ash

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August 3, 2024
Sara

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July 13, 2024
Katherine

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June 23, 2024
Tatia

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May 28, 2024
Katherine

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April 18, 2024
Stefanie

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March 18, 2024
Stefanie

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March 10, 2024
Josh

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March 9, 2024
Chris

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January 2, 2024
Katherine

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December 28, 2023
Katherine

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November 30, 2023
Stefanie

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October 17, 2023
Molly

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September 25, 2023
Chris

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September 1, 2023
Katherine

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August 27, 2023

Melissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.00 / 20min $50.00 / 45min $68.00 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • 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.

Melissa's Above And Beyond Cat Sitting
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