I'm Mrugesh

Professional Cat Lover

4.95
19 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
5 Repeat clients
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20+ Meowtel reservations completed
20+ Meowtel reservations completed
Speedy Sitter/Quick Response Time
Speedy Sitter/Quick Response Time
Active in the last week
Active in the last week
Meowtel Sitter for 1+ year
Meowtel Sitter for 1+ year
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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

Mrugesh is experienced with 2 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills

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Professional Cat Lover

I'm Mrugesh

Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY

Hi, I am Mrugesh. I’m a student at Pratt institute and an independent filmmaker. I live in an apartment with my beautiful cats, Ares and Apollo. I grew up around cats and always made friends with all my friends’ cats. I am used to the normal ways of taking care of cats, including feeding, playing, changing the water, scooping litter, etc. I am ver... Hi, I am Mrugesh. I’m a student at Pratt institute and an independent filmmaker. I live in an apartment with my beautiful cats, Ares and Apollo. I grew up around cats and always made friends with all my friends’ cats. I am used to the normal ways of taking care of cats, including feeding, playing, changing the water, scooping litter, etc. I am very gentle around cats and understand their boundaries and moods and respect them, in fact that might be my favorite part of cats. I love that they have such strong personalities and are so honest. I tailor myself to every cats personality accordingly. What sets me apart is my love for cats combined with my experience as well as a flexible schedule.

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

I’ve been casually sitting cats for a long time, all my friends reach out to me with it when they need it (I have a lot of friends with cats haha). I have had shy, sociable, energetic, lazy, escape artists, all sorts of cats to take care of.

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

I usually meet them once before the cat sitting starts and make sure we’re on the same page about things. Need to make sure that I know how to access the space and also about specific needs the cats may or may not have.

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

I give them space and time and slowly lure them out with some playtime with toys or lasers, then if allowed, I may even give them a few treats. If the cat has sniffed and marked me and feels comfortable at this point, I will pet it. If the cat doesn’t love being pet or seems shy for longer I will just play and give it a good time. But I will always be patient since every cat is different.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

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4.95
19 reviews
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Jackie

Jackie

September 15, 2025

Mrugesh was great with Duke and Donna, making sure to adapt to each of their personalities and give them plenty of playtime alongside feeding, cleaning, etc. He was very responsive and sent lots of photos / videos of them, which really helped me feel comfortable they were in good hands while I was away. Would book again. Thanks, Mrugesh!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Response from Mrugesh

thanks Jackie! hope Duke & Donna are doing well, they’re so sweet!

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Bradley

Bradley

August 27, 2025

Mrugesh is the best! He sent updates and little videos every time he visited, and he got on super well with my cat. Definitely will be my new go-to sitter. Thanks again, Mrugesh!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Mrugesh

thank you Bradley, Cesar is the sweetest!

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Cat

Cat

August 12, 2025

mrugesh took care of my cat for over a week with care, attention to detail, and attentiveness. He sent video and text updates per day and made me feel at ease while we were gone on vacation. Responsive, friendly, and great sitter.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Response from Mrugesh

thank you so much Cat, Blu was a pleasure to care for!

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Shinthia

Shinthia

August 5, 2025

Cannot be happier with Mrugesh's services! It's quite apparant how much he loves cats..he took care of our 2 voids but ALSO the random stray cats that would visit us in our backyard. He watered my plants and was such a pleasure to work with!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Response from Mrugesh

thank you!!!

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Callie

Callie

July 13, 2025

Mrugesh was great. he sent daily pictures and made sure to get in some play time with Humphrey. He even went above and helped me water my plants. Recommend him!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Callie

Callie

October 18, 2025

It was my second time booking with Mrugesh. very reliable and I appreciate the daily pics and videos. Even helped vacuum up my cat’s litter mess!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

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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.

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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!

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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)