I'm Debbie
Debbie The Cat Lady
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Debbie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Debbie
Cat Sitting in Forest Hills, NY
I have been a cat lady for decades! It all started when my family's first cat simply waltzed through the front door and decided he wanted to live with some cool humans, back in 1998. Ever since then, we became a fully fledged cat FAMILY.
Living with multiple cats certainly has it's crazy moments, and I've learned how to train cats to obey some basic commands that ultimately lead to better understanding/communication. I also have a lot of experience administering cat medication via oral syringe and pill pockets, as well as topical ointments for rashes or injuries. I even once had the pleasure of raising a litter of newborn kittens!
I have a lot of experience with animals in general... My Story:
I have been a cat lady for decades! It all started when my family's first cat simply waltzed through the front door and decided he wanted to live with some cool humans, back in 1998. Ever since then, we became a fully fledged cat FAMILY.
Living with multiple cats certainly has it's crazy moments, and I've learned how to train cats to obey some basic commands that ultimately lead to better understanding/communication. I also have a lot of experience administering cat medication via oral syringe and pill pockets, as well as topical ointments for rashes or injuries. I even once had the pleasure of raising a litter of newborn kittens!
I have a lot of experience with animals in general. I worked at Unleashed by Petco as a team lead back in 2011. I received full training on pet nutrition and health as part of my employment. I also learned details on how to properly handle different types of animals, and how to interpret animal signals correctly.
Finally, I have to share that I am absolutely obsessed with taking pet photos! My full time job is in digital marketing and social media content creation, so I'm great with a camera and capturing those special moments. Cats usually warm up well to me, and I shamelessly strive to be the Mary Poppins of cat sitting, much like Jackson Galaxy (my hero, the star of My Cat From Hell).
Neighborhoods in Queens (Forest Hills to Astoria) and UES are ideal for me, and I'm generally available outside of the 9-5 working hours. I am also able to work remotely so my schedule is extremely flexible!
Let's chat about how I can help you and your cats!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Debbie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Emmanuelle
This month
we couldn’t have been any luckier booking Debbie to look after our senior cat Window for 4 days. From the meet and greet to the last visit before our return, everything went incredibly smoothly and we could tell from the start that our kitty would be spoiled and taken care off. Debbie administered her medicine twice a day, entertained her with cat tv and sent us updates, with photos, after each visit. it’s hard to leave your cat and your house to someone new but I’m glad we chose Debbie the cat lady. We will definitely book her again for any travel we do in the future!
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Brooke
July 12, 2025
Debbie is absolutely amazing! Our senior cat was having digestive issues. Debbie took it in stride, giving medicine and modifying his meals to make him comfortable. She’s so kind, professional and reliable. I can’t say enough praise and thanks for how well she took care of our big guy.
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Madeleine
August 25, 2025
Debbie was so nice, and our cat loved her. Also, a great pet photographer!! She sent us pictures every day. We will be working with her again!
Read moreResponse from Debbie
Thank you so much Madeleine! It was a delight to spend time with Kira each day. 😻 I hope to visit again sometime!
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Sheila
August 14, 2025
Debbie is terific. The cat and litter and food and apartment were left in pristine condition. Her photos of William cat were of excellent quality and relieved my apprehension about leaving William. She is VERY good with cats and William, who can be shy, apparently loved her. I really recommend Debbie if you love your cat.
Read moreResponse from Debbie
Thank you so much Sheila! William is such a sweet boy, I'd be happy to care for him again. 😺
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Abigail
December 27, 2024
I would highly recommend Debbie! She went above and beyond to administer medication and play with my cat. She made the whole process so easy!
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Maggie
April 6, 2025
Debbie is the best! Super organized and detail oriented, made me feel so comfortable leaving my cat in her care. She really goes above and beyond, bringing some special toys to play with. Thank you Debbie🐈⬛🐈⬛
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Debbie's is 50%
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
Debbie's holiday surcharge is 50%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Debbie's is 50%
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
Debbie's holiday surcharge is 50%.
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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.
Forest Hills 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
Emmanuelle
This month
we couldn’t have been any luckier booking Debbie to look after our senior cat Window for 4 days. From the meet and greet to the last visit before our return, everything went incredibly smoothly and we could tell from the start that our kitty would be spoiled and taken care off. Debbie administered her medicine twice a day, entertained her with cat tv and sent us updates, with photos, after each visit. it’s hard to leave your cat and your house to someone new but I’m glad we chose Debbie the cat lady. We will definitely book her again for any travel we do in the future!
Brooke
July 12, 2025
Debbie is absolutely amazing! Our senior cat was having digestive issues. Debbie took it in stride, giving medicine and modifying his meals to make him comfortable. She’s so kind, professional and reliable. I can’t say enough praise and thanks for how well she took care of our big guy.
Madeleine
August 25, 2025
Debbie was so nice, and our cat loved her. Also, a great pet photographer!! She sent us pictures every day. We will be working with her again!
Response from Debbie
Thank you so much Madeleine! It was a delight to spend time with Kira each day. 😻 I hope to visit again sometime!
Sheila
August 14, 2025
Debbie is terific. The cat and litter and food and apartment were left in pristine condition. Her photos of William cat were of excellent quality and relieved my apprehension about leaving William. She is VERY good with cats and William, who can be shy, apparently loved her. I really recommend Debbie if you love your cat.
Response from Debbie
Thank you so much Sheila! William is such a sweet boy, I'd be happy to care for him again. 😺
Abigail
December 27, 2024
I would highly recommend Debbie! She went above and beyond to administer medication and play with my cat. She made the whole process so easy!
Maggie
April 6, 2025
Debbie is the best! Super organized and detail oriented, made me feel so comfortable leaving my cat in her care. She really goes above and beyond, bringing some special toys to play with. Thank you Debbie🐈⬛🐈⬛
Bobbetta
July 8, 2025
Debbie was great and really responsive! This was my first time booking a cat sitter and I'm so glad I booked with her. She was gentle and I can tell she genuinely loves cats. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in the Forest Hills/Rego Park area. Thank you again!
Brooke
May 20, 2025
Once again, Meowtel has come through for us. Debbie was amazing, taking excellent care of our old boy. She was extremely kind and professional, doing everything we asked. We absolutely would book her again.
Max
March 22, 2025
An incredible person for my cats as always. They love her and I feel safe leaving them with her (I am an anxious cat dad). I will always check to see if she is available when I need to leave the cats for a trip
Charlene
April 22, 2025
Debbie was absolutely AMAZING!! She was sent the cutest photos of the cat, and left everything in excellent condition. She even let me know that food was running low. She was so fast with responding to comments!! She's the BEST!!!
Sandy
January 6, 2026
Debbie is the best! I’m sure my cats love her!! will def book her next time.
Eric
This week
Charlene
March 11, 2026
Always the best!! No one is better than Debbie!!
Charlene
January 5, 2026
Debbie was AMAZING once again!!
Abigail
January 1, 2026
Eric
December 27, 2025
Charlene
December 12, 2025
Debbie is the absolute best!! I dont look any further when I need someone to take care of our animals!!
Abigail
December 5, 2025
Sheila
November 30, 2025
Abigail
November 2, 2025
Tegan
October 15, 2025
Charlene
August 2, 2025
Debbie is the Purrfect sitter!! Dont look any further she is amazing!!
Michael
July 19, 2025
Amazing cat sitter, she has a collection of toys that our cat loved. You can tell she loves cats!
Charlene
June 20, 2025
I have used Debbie a couple of times now and all I can say is AMAZING!!!
Tegan
June 9, 2025
Jeremiah
May 27, 2025
Charlene
May 20, 2025
This is the second time Debbie has watched our baby and she is FABULOUS!! She keeps us up to date, sends pics, and responds quickly to any messages.
Abigail
April 21, 2025
Lilly
January 6, 2025
Christian
September 28, 2024
Debbie is amazing!
Christian
January 27, 2024
I’ve used Debbie before and she’s always great!
Christian
January 9, 2024
Debbie was attentive, prompt to reply, and really got along well with my cat. I will be booking her again!
Rachel
January 4, 2024
Debbie came to the rescue to keep my kitty happy and cared for during the Holidays!
Meowtel
May 5, 2023
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