
I'm Melissa
A cat sitter in Brooklyn, NY
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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY





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Melissa's Reviews
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Katherine
always so careful and considerate, plus takes the best photos!
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Jennifer
Always great!
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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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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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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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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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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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Eric
Melissa was amazing and provides the best updates as always!
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Jennifer
Melissa did a great job as usual. Sge even helped me get engaged!!!!
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Maram
Melissa was truly wonderful. Our cats loved her. She took great care of them and made them so happy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ilana
Melissa went above and beyond - such a great communicator and was wonderful with the kitties!
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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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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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Linus
Melissa was great with my two shy kitties! gave amazing updates and videos every day :)
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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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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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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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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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Alexandra
As always, amazing!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Stefanie
Melissa never disappoints and even goes above and beyond monitoring my senior muffin'S health habits.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Melissa is a cat sitter in the Brooklyn area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Melissa's Service Area & Rates
- Free Meet & Greets
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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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Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.
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!
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.
