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I'm Mina

A cat sitter in Mount Vernon, NY

5.00/5.00
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34 REVIEWS

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I'm Mina | Cat Sitting in Mount Vernon, NY

Hi, I am Mina! Cat care fits seamlessly into my evening schedule. My paws service Westchester County, The Bronx, and Manhattan. I blend personal experience, professional training, and a deep dedication to pet well-being into all reservations. I offer exceptional care tailored to your fur babies' needs. Trusted by friends, family, and the Humane Society, I enjoy prioritizing empathy, reliability, love, and genuine pet care. From nurturing kittens to providing specialized attention to seniors or cats with disabilities, I ensure a high-quality, boundary-respecting experience for your pets and peace of mind. I welcome cats from diverse backgrounds and aim to provide them with the personalized care they deserve. Each reservation guarantees the following: I will follow your instructions. I will respect you and your cat('s) boundaries. I will engage with owner-approved toys. Refresh food, water, and litterboxes. Medication, ointments, and eyedrops as necessary. All of your questions and concerns get ...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Cat-sitting lets me serve others and deepen my lifelong passion for felines. Each cat's story fascinates me, and learning about their backgrounds makes them even more endearing. Ensuring their comfort and safety brings me joy, so I treat every cat with love and respect like they're my own.

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

For new cat parents, let us arrange a meeting in a public space near you for convenience. I prioritize face-to-face interaction to discuss and understand your cat's specific needs in detail. This ensures we establish a comfortable and trusting relationship from the start.

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

Your cats' comfort is my priority. I specialize in comforting shy cats, respecting their emotions, and letting them initiate contact. I adapt by sitting or bending down for them to approach and sniff. If they prefer distance, I proceed with tasks while allowing them to observe. For very timid cats, I show affection with a pet-owner-approved treat.

Mina's Reviews

Attention to Detail
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Tidiness
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Elizabeth

Always a great caretaker for my Lil Timmy! I feel like he's always in good hands while I'm away (I'm a repeat client). Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 15, 2024
Lise

Mina takes great care of my senior kitties (17 years). They both take lots of pills on a daily basis and Mina does a fantastic job of getting them to take their pills using a caring and gentle style. I would definitely use Mina again for future trips.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 2, 2024
Elizabeth

Mina was really great with my little Timmy! She helped him out of his shell and provided great care. Will book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation
August 30, 2024
Danielle

I couldn't be happier with the care my cat, Penny received from Mina while I was away. She was incredibly attentive and ensured Penny was well taken care of. I really appreciated the regular updates and the photos that she sent during each check-in—it gave me peace of mind knowing my girl was in good hands. I can tell Mina has a genuine love for animals, and it showed in the way they interacted Penny. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring cat sitter 😃

Meowtel-verified reservation
August 26, 2024
Emily

This is my second time booking Mina. Our cat Freedom was recovering from a sudden illness at the time of our trip, so he had extra medications and needed more careful monitoring. Mina was great about providing this, giving updates so we knew he was getting all his meds at the right times and was seeing symptom improvement, which gave us peace of mind! She also took in our mail and watered our plants, sent great pictures and videos, and showed appreciation for Freedom's particular personality and preferences. Mina is a fantastic cat sitter and I plan to continue using her services.

Meowtel-verified reservation
August 13, 2024
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Mina's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Vernon cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $38.00. 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.

Paws In Westchester
5.00 • 34 reviewsFrom $38.00