I'm Ariel
Ariel The Cat Whisperer
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Ariel is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Ariel
Cat Sitting in New York, NY
I love the personalities of cats. Every one is different, and their funny quirks bring me joy. I also enjoy finding out their different love languages: whether that is staring at you in the corner in a loaf, or snuggling up to you so you can rub their belly and purring. I have a very good reputation with shy cats, and I feel honored that they regard me as acceptable in their books.
I have previous experience in giving liquid medication and pills to kitties and am a clean litterbox advocate... Hello pawrents and kitties! My name is Ariel, and I have been called the Cat Whisperer. I take pride in making sure your furry friends are well taken care of and treated like family, because they are.
I love the personalities of cats. Every one is different, and their funny quirks bring me joy. I also enjoy finding out their different love languages: whether that is staring at you in the corner in a loaf, or snuggling up to you so you can rub their belly and purring. I have a very good reputation with shy cats, and I feel honored that they regard me as acceptable in their books.
I have previous experience in giving liquid medication and pills to kitties and am a clean litterbox advocate. I have previously given liquid medication in food and water, and I am an expert at hiding pills in food. My efforts have helped kitties deal with UTIs, routine care, and other various ailments. Plus, I’m pretty good at figuring out if something seems off with your furry friend.
I am an actor and freelance makeup artist by day, but those paths just don’t give me the satisfaction of being with and caring for animals. Nothing can compare to a good purr or head butt, in my opinion!
I give regular kitty updates to clients in addition to adorable pictures. Communication is so important, and it can help make everyone feel better. And besides, who doesn’t love giving their cat a mini photo shoot?!
A few fun facts about me: I am a plant mom, and I love to cook and bake. I also, like most cats, love a chill night inside watching a movie and snuggling. I really enjoy classic rock/pop music, especially on vinyl. I am also a Taurus, for those interested in zodiac signs.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love learning each cat’s specific quirks and personalities. Each of my clients are such individuals, and they all make me smile and laugh in different ways!
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I have so many clients that I adore, but my favorites have to be Lady, Beverly, and Charlie. Lady lives with her dads and is a plump orange tabby with quite a lot to say and loves playing fetch! I visited her over Christmas, and she was thrilled with her new mouse toys to catch. Beverly is a little void whose love languages are aggressive head butts and screaming at you for food. She is such a sweet girl, and we rang in the new year together! And finally, Charlie. He is just the best cat: loving, gentle, polite, and playful. He tolerates his little puppy sister so well, but he knows how to put her in her place at the same time!
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I treat your home like it is my own. I always make sure to lock up when I’m in the apartment or heading out. Plus, I have watchful eyes and ears so I can spot or sound out anything suspicious from a ways away!
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am usually available during the holidays! It takes a bit of juggling between my cosmetic retail work and other pet sitting, but I make it all work so I don’t compromise care of anyone!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Ariel is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Anne
December 2, 2025
Ariel was wonderful with my shy cat. She left out treats to coax her out. Reliable, highly responsive via chat. Hope she is available the next time I need another cat-sitter!
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M Andreina
February 9, 2026
Ariel was AMAZING - my cat is the most difficult cat ever, too nervous and not social at all. She managed to patiently manage his behavior and even gave him oral medicine. She gave me piece of mind during my trip. thank you!!!
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Ash
May 4, 2026
I’ve booked Ariel 3 times to look after my two cats and she’s been amazing every time. Very communicative, lots of kitty cat photos, and my boys really love her. Ariel does such a good job and I can’t recommend her enough!
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Jessica
October 6, 2025
This was our second time booking Ariel and she was as fantastic as ever! She sent so many pictures and detailed updates and gave our cat Buster the best love and attention. 🩷 Thank you so much!
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Ash
April 21, 2026
Ariel is an amazing sitter! So patient and calm with my two boys who are a bit shy. Made me so happy that they came out of their shells with her. I’ve already booked her again - I know my boys will love having her back!
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Jordan
January 21, 2026
The only surprise on this trip was our notoriously cranky cat finally (maybe??) warming up to Ariel. She’s so fantastic and always goes the extra step while we’re away.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Ariel's is 20%
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
Ariel's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
New York cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Anne
December 2, 2025
Ariel was wonderful with my shy cat. She left out treats to coax her out. Reliable, highly responsive via chat. Hope she is available the next time I need another cat-sitter!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!
M Andreina
February 9, 2026
Ariel was AMAZING - my cat is the most difficult cat ever, too nervous and not social at all. She managed to patiently manage his behavior and even gave him oral medicine. She gave me piece of mind during my trip. thank you!!!
Response from Ariel
thank YOU 🥰🥹
Ash
May 4, 2026
I’ve booked Ariel 3 times to look after my two cats and she’s been amazing every time. Very communicative, lots of kitty cat photos, and my boys really love her. Ariel does such a good job and I can’t recommend her enough!
Jessica
October 6, 2025
This was our second time booking Ariel and she was as fantastic as ever! She sent so many pictures and detailed updates and gave our cat Buster the best love and attention. 🩷 Thank you so much!
Response from Ariel
thank you so so much! 🥹
Ash
April 21, 2026
Ariel is an amazing sitter! So patient and calm with my two boys who are a bit shy. Made me so happy that they came out of their shells with her. I’ve already booked her again - I know my boys will love having her back!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! 🥹 can’t wait to see the sweet boys again!
Jordan
January 21, 2026
The only surprise on this trip was our notoriously cranky cat finally (maybe??) warming up to Ariel. She’s so fantastic and always goes the extra step while we’re away.
Response from Ariel
I’m so proud of Specs EITHER WAY! 🥹💕
Liza
July 9, 2025
Ariel went above and beyond taking care of my two cats. I’m very happy with her work. When I came back the apartment was clean and the cats were energetic and well cared for. Ariel was always communicative sharing status updates from every visit along with pictures.
Response from Ariel
thank you so so much!
Ellen
December 4, 2024
Ariel did an amazing job 😄 Pictures and updates were timely and detailed, and she became fast friends with my kitty.
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!!
Elizabeth
July 22, 2025
Ariel was amazing. She took really great care of our cats! She also made sure to engage with our cats and spend time with them. I can tell by the photos our cats were happy to see her, even the shy one. She also took our packages and mail up, which was greatly appreciated! Would rebook again!
Response from Ariel
thank you so so so much! 🥹
Karen
June 6, 2025
Ariel is a STAR! Our cats loved her visits and had such good care, plus we got great updates and pix - we recommend her 100%
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!!
Jacqueline
May 22, 2025
Ariel is so warm and sweet, I could tell immediately upon meeting her how much of a cat lover she is, and so could my kitty Charlie (he immediately warmed up to her asking for headbutts and pets). Ariel instantly made me feel like my cats were in good hands. She is communicative, friendly and took great care of them. She even got my mail for me and took out the trash to make my return home that much easier. No complaints and would absolutely book her again!!
Response from Ariel
Thank you so so much! 🥹
Aaron
January 9, 2025
Ariel was a wonderful cat sitter! Communicative with us the whole time, as well as being friendly and warm with us AND the cats. We appreciated all the updates while being away from them too (she even charmed our shy cat!)
Giandomenico
February 6, 2026
Ariel was fantastic. She has become my gold standard for cat sitters and I’m looking forward to counting on her for my next trip. Communication was excellent and I could tell she cared a lot for my cat. Would recommend you reach out to her!
Response from Ariel
Grazie mille!! can’t wait to see Honey again! 🥹
Alicia
November 3, 2025
Ariel is an exceptional cat sitter! She cared for my four cats with such attentiveness and kindness. Her intuitive understanding of each of their unique personalities and quirks was impressive. I felt at ease knowing they were in her care. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ariel to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate sitter.
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!! 🥹🐈⬛🐈🐈🐈
Jessica
September 2, 2024
Ariel was the perfect sitter for my kitty Buster! She was so in tune with his body language, and gave him the best love and attention when we were out of town for a long weekend. I loved seeing her pictures and videos every day, and she captured the most adorable moments showcasing his personality. Thank you Ariel!!
Emily
January 2, 2024
Ariel did a great job taking care of Oliver and giving me detailed updates after the visit. Oliver has a lot of kitten energy and sometimes gets very overstimulated but Ariel was able to find the perfect balance when watching him and kept him mentally stimulated. I would definitely have her pet sit again!
Marisa
July 28, 2025
Ariel eased so much of my anxiety about leaving my cats behind during travel! She took excellent care of them, was super flexible, and sent lots of pictures!! Definitely would trust her with my cats again and highly recommend (:
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! 🥹❤️
Jacob
August 26, 2025
Ariel was great with our 2 energetic cats! She made sure our cats were well fed and played with. She was detailed in responses and sent tons of pictures. She clearly cares about cats!
Response from Ariel
thank you so so much! your boys are the sweetest!
Jessica
June 28, 2026
Ariel is the greatest! She was so keenly aware of our cat’s behavior and he warmed up to her over the course of a few days. This was our third time booking her and I knew that he would be in great hands. She showered him with affection and sent the best updates and photos. Thank you for taking such great care of our kitty cat!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!
Margaret
August 2, 2026
Ariel is so great! Whenever I leave my cat in her care, I'm able to rest assured that he's cared for and happy, and she sends incredible daily updates. Thank you Ariel for taking such great care of my kitty!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! Charlie is the best 🥹
Elizabeth
July 21, 2026
We couldn't have asked for a better cat sitter! Ariel is incredibly trustworthy, genuinely cares for our cats, and always goes above and beyond to make sure they're happy and well cared for. The photo updates are fantastic and gave us real peace of mind while we were away. Highly recommend Ariel and would happily book again!
Response from Ariel
thank you so so so much!!! I’m keeping y’all in my thoughts for Cornelius’s recovery; he’s a tough little guy!
Zoe
December 31, 2025
Ariel was so attentive and wonderful with our babies. She went above and beyond to give our cats (and our home) the love they needed. Will DEF be booking again!
Response from Ariel
Thank you so much Zoe! 🥹
Elizabeth
November 2, 2025
Ariel is amazing. She made sure the kitties were well taken care of. She is also flexible with timing when I extended one of the days during the reservation. Thank you so much, Ariel! We appreciate you!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!!
Giandomenico
August 4, 2026
this is my second time working with Ariel and I look forward to working with her again. Great communication, plenty of updates, and a great overall experience both for the cat and the parent!
Response from Ariel
Thank you so much!!! 🥹
Kelley
January 5, 2026
Ariel watched our cat over the holidays and did a wonderful job. she went above and beyond with ensuring she received her medications and we came home to a happy, healthy cat.
Jordan
May 8, 2025
Ariel is such a pleasure to work with! We have a cat who doesn't seek out new experiences/people (to put it politely) and Ariel was so adept at meeting his food and water needs and communicating excellently! Highly, highly recommend.
M Andreina
May 18, 2026
She’s the best! always saving me for last minute trips. lovely with my babies, super responsive, sends pics and is very communicative and responsive. Gives my super shy baby boy, oral meds.
Response from Ariel
thank you so much Mai! 🥹
M Andreina
March 1, 2026
Ariel was amazing! like always 💗 - great with oral medicine.
Response from Ariel
Thank you so much! 🥹
Rob
April 29, 2025
Ariel was kind and professional. Her pictures and messages were sweet and put me at ease-highly recommended and the pics proved that my furry baby loved her!
Ash
May 11, 2026
I’ve booked Ariel 3 times to look after my two cats and she’s been amazing every time. Very communicative, lots of kitty cat photos, and my boys love her. I can’t recommend her enough!
Response from Ariel
thank you so so much! 🥹
Chase
June 1, 2026
Ariel took great care of my cats, and went above and beyond to address stress and accidents they had.
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!
Carol
July 29, 2024
Ariel was amazing - a great hit with all 3 of my cats, and especially great with my very shy cat Chloe. She sent great pictures and communication every day. And best of all, my cats were much calmer upon our return than they usually are - a sure sign that Ariel was awesome!
Dan
This week
great again. flexible. loves our cats. sends great pics. timely. will repeat business
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! 🥹🐈⬛🐈⬛
Rebecca
This week
Jason
This week
Ariel has been looking after our 2 cats during several of our vacations and always does an amazing job! We feel so good knowing she is there and we highly recommend her!
Response from Ariel
thank you so so much Jason! Snow and Handsome are the best!
Elizabeth
This month
Rebecca
This month
Dan
This month
Ariel is a repeat cat caregiver. she does a great job of caring for our cats. prompt and thorough and on time.
Response from Ariel
thank you so much Dan! I love getting to see Lilo and Stitch 🥹
Rob
August 1, 2026
Elizabeth
July 25, 2026
Elizabeth
July 23, 2026
Rob
July 5, 2026
M Andreina
July 3, 2026
Always the best ❤️
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!
Rebecca
June 13, 2026
Dan
June 7, 2026
honest responsive caring responsible
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! 🥹
Jordan
May 18, 2026
Jordan
May 6, 2026
Elizabeth
April 24, 2026
Mai
April 15, 2026
Maria
April 13, 2026
Candra
April 13, 2026
Rob
April 13, 2026
Elizabeth
April 9, 2026
Rebecca
April 5, 2026
Rob
March 30, 2026
Elizabeth
February 25, 2026
Emily
February 22, 2026
Elizabeth
February 7, 2026
Elizabeth
January 24, 2026
Elizabeth
January 12, 2026
Winona
January 3, 2026
Ariel was so wonderful! She and my cat got along so well, and she provided so many adorable photos. Highly recommend!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much!!! 💕
Rob
December 22, 2025
Ariel is kind, responsive, clean, and takes great care of my furry baby!
Response from Ariel
Thank you so much! I love miss Georgie!
Natalie
December 12, 2025
Jonathan
December 1, 2025
Ariel was absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable, personable, flexible and kind! Our cat adored her, she went above and beyond, you can’t go wrong with her!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! 🥹
Marisa
November 30, 2025
Elizabeth
November 27, 2025
Flavia
November 22, 2025
Elizabeth
November 9, 2025
Emily
October 24, 2025
Rob
October 22, 2025
Ariel is considerate, clean, communicative, and great to my furry baby, which is the most important thing-thanks again!
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! I love miss Georgie!
Jason
October 6, 2025
Jason
October 6, 2025
Ariel is an excellent Catsitter and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She always sends the best photos and we know our cats are in terrific hands when we travel.
Response from Ariel
Thank you so much!!! 🥹 love your girls!
Rob
September 30, 2025
Ariel is communicative, kind, and great with my cat! Put my mind at ease when I was on vacation! Thanks again.
Response from Ariel
Thank you so much!! 🥹
Elizabeth
September 1, 2025
Jordan
July 29, 2025
Emily
July 8, 2025
Jordan
July 3, 2025
Ariel is fantastic with Specs! Always takes care of him so perfectly and is very communicative
Response from Ariel
thank you so much! 🐾
Gundula
June 17, 2025
Elizabeth
June 16, 2025
Tiffiny
June 9, 2025
Ariel was lovely and took great care of my babies!
Jordan
June 6, 2025
Nathaniel
May 27, 2025
Leslie
May 23, 2025
Elizabeth
May 19, 2025
Kelley
May 13, 2025
Emily
April 28, 2025
Gundula
March 26, 2025
Emily
January 5, 2025
Jennifer
December 30, 2024
Margaret
December 30, 2024
Winona
December 3, 2024
Emily
October 20, 2024
Joey Michael
October 10, 2024
Carol
September 4, 2024
This was the second time Ariel was our cat sitter - she is simply amazing with cats!! My crew of 3 cats all love her, as shown by the many great pictures Ariel sent. Lots of snuggles! I can't rate Ariel high enough! Definitely more than 5 stars
Emily
September 3, 2024
Emily
March 5, 2024
Emily
January 22, 2024
Joey Michael
December 28, 2023
Fantastic updates and a great kitty sitter all around. Highly recommend Ariel! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Ariel
Thank you so so much!!! 🥹💕
Liv
November 28, 2023
Dawne
October 4, 2023
Ariel did a great job with our fur baby, Olive. It was nice to not have to worry about her while away!
Response from Ariel
Thank you Dawne! 💗
Raianna
September 16, 2023
Raianna
August 9, 2023
Ariel is wonderful. super sweet and attentive . will use again .
Jessamin
May 30, 2023
Ariel was great with Boots! Super communicative and responsive.
Meowtel
May 15, 2023
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