I'm Rory
Rory's Cat Zone -- Brooklyn Lower Manhattan
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Rory is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Rory
Cat Sitting in Brooklyn, NY
I fell back in love with cats when I realized that my busy schedule would make it profoundly difficult and frankly ill-advised for me to care for a dog. I remember caring for my friend's Alex and Erte's cats--Texas and Sandy--and falling in love with their calm but spirited playfulness and senses of autonomy.
Eventually, in a roundabout way, I adopted their cat--now my own, Texas, a blind, orange Tabby. She is a fiercely independent yet super loving lady... Hi, my name is Rory Cullen! I'm an animal lover (specifically cats, of course), with many years experience caring for my own and others' animals. I'm so happy to be able to take my skills from the amateur circuit to the pros.
I fell back in love with cats when I realized that my busy schedule would make it profoundly difficult and frankly ill-advised for me to care for a dog. I remember caring for my friend's Alex and Erte's cats--Texas and Sandy--and falling in love with their calm but spirited playfulness and senses of autonomy.
Eventually, in a roundabout way, I adopted their cat--now my own, Texas, a blind, orange Tabby. She is a fiercely independent yet super loving lady. She will be on her own for hours, napping or exploring. When she finally rejoins me and my roommate, a wave of excitement rushes over us. Wondering: Texas, where have you been? What's on your mind? There is no joy like when she'd plop down between me and my roommate, go loaf-mode, and purr away into the night. The fact of her autonomy, her ability to step away and be in her own universe for sometimes hours at a time was something I loved; it somehow made me feel like Texas was less "mine" and more my equal. This weird, funny roommate... who I feed and... who doesn't pay rent...
I love the mystery and contentment of cats. Caring for my own has been enormously rewarding and healing. I would love to help others care for their own.
I am available in most neighborhoods of Brooklyn: especially downtown, Park Slope, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg, Greenpoint.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Rory is experienced with 2 types of medications
Check if Rory services your area
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John
September 5, 2025
I want to thank Rory for taking care of Ben and Barney! He did a fantastic job. He was great about communicating with me, shared multiple videos and photos when he would visit, did not hesitate to ask questions if he needed more information, and really did a good job of making the boys feel taken care of. The boys also really liked Rory and were not stressed when we came home. We decided to go with a professional sitter after the last time we had a friend stay with the boys, and I am so glad we did. I am 100% going to book Rory again for our next trip. THANK YOU RORY!
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Josh
January 15, 2025
we would definitely choose Rory again! our extra shy and anxious cat seemed to tolerate him more than other sitters, and she used her litter box correctly during his visit (something she doesn’t always do when stressed about sitters). our other more friendly cat seemed to really enjoy the scratches in the videos Rory sent, and both cats seemed less stress than usual when we got home. :)
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Rebecca
September 1, 2025
Rory did a great job taking care of our kitties! very communicative and excellent camera work on the videos 😻
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Ryan
October 10, 2023
Absolutely great carer for our not-so-friendly rescue kitty. Rory went above and beyond to make sure she had everything she needed and was safe, he even went beyond expectations and cleaned up her litter spills. Super reliable and great updates, we had no worries at all on our 10 day overseas holiday.
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Jenna
June 1, 2025
Rory was an excellent sitter for our senior kitty during a 2-week vacation. He sent detailed updates with videos every day. Our cat needed daily medication which he was able to administer. Would highly recommend Rory for your cat sitting needs!
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John
November 25, 2025
This is the second time we booked with Rory. The boys really like him and he is both very thorough and helps them be less stressed. We are so grateful we found a good cat sitter!!!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Rory's is 30%
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
Rory's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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
John
September 5, 2025
I want to thank Rory for taking care of Ben and Barney! He did a fantastic job. He was great about communicating with me, shared multiple videos and photos when he would visit, did not hesitate to ask questions if he needed more information, and really did a good job of making the boys feel taken care of. The boys also really liked Rory and were not stressed when we came home. We decided to go with a professional sitter after the last time we had a friend stay with the boys, and I am so glad we did. I am 100% going to book Rory again for our next trip. THANK YOU RORY!
Josh
January 15, 2025
we would definitely choose Rory again! our extra shy and anxious cat seemed to tolerate him more than other sitters, and she used her litter box correctly during his visit (something she doesn’t always do when stressed about sitters). our other more friendly cat seemed to really enjoy the scratches in the videos Rory sent, and both cats seemed less stress than usual when we got home. :)
Rebecca
September 1, 2025
Rory did a great job taking care of our kitties! very communicative and excellent camera work on the videos 😻
Ryan
October 10, 2023
Absolutely great carer for our not-so-friendly rescue kitty. Rory went above and beyond to make sure she had everything she needed and was safe, he even went beyond expectations and cleaned up her litter spills. Super reliable and great updates, we had no worries at all on our 10 day overseas holiday.
Response from Rory
Thank you for the kind words, Ryan! A total pleasure to help 🤙🏻
Jenna
June 1, 2025
Rory was an excellent sitter for our senior kitty during a 2-week vacation. He sent detailed updates with videos every day. Our cat needed daily medication which he was able to administer. Would highly recommend Rory for your cat sitting needs!
John
November 25, 2025
This is the second time we booked with Rory. The boys really like him and he is both very thorough and helps them be less stressed. We are so grateful we found a good cat sitter!!!
Chris
June 25, 2025
Rory did a great job taking care of my two cats. He provided daily videos documenting their health.
Mike
July 23, 2025
Rory did a great job taking care of Zarya. He follow my instructions and give good updates along the way. would definitely rebook.
Maggie
December 11, 2024
Rory was attentive and responsive, and managed very well with one of our cats who has a more complicated feeding schedule.
Jack
April 12, 2026
John
February 24, 2026
We have worked with Rory several times and he takes such good care of the boys! Thank you Rory!
Yulia
January 9, 2026
Rebecca
November 11, 2025
Anna
May 21, 2025
Rory was excellent, as always! This is at least the third time he has taken care of my two cats while we've been away and he was wonderful with great updates, as usual. Thank you!
Chris
May 13, 2025
Rory did a great job taking care of my two cats.
Sarah
November 30, 2024
Sarah
October 4, 2024
Sarah
August 17, 2024
Rory is our go-to sitter for our little fellas 🐈⬛🐈⬛
Sarah
July 8, 2024
Scott
January 1, 2024
Sarah
November 27, 2023
Rory was prepared, professional and very kind to the boys (kitties). I felt comfortable leaving them in Rory’s care.
Rose
November 26, 2023
Very friendly and took great care of our cats! They were happy and healthy when we returned, and Rory provided great updates every day. Highly recommend him!
Meowtel
August 17, 2023
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