I'm Maria

Caring Sutton Place Cat Sitter

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40 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
11 Repeat clients
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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

Maria is experienced with 2 types of medications

Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Caring Sutton Place Cat Sitter

I'm Maria

Cat Sitting in New York, NY

As a life-long cat owner and lover, I appreciate that each cat has its own personality and needs and will accommodate your cat at their comfort level so that you can be assured your feline pal will be well attended to while you're away. I enjoy getting to know each kitty for their own personality and bonding w... As a life-long cat owner and lover, I appreciate that each cat has its own personality and needs and will accommodate your cat at their comfort level so that you can be assured your feline pal will be well attended to while you're away. I enjoy getting to know each kitty for their own personality and bonding with them in their own unique way. I approach each visit with patience and listen to what your cat tells me they need to feel comfortable, whether that's play time, snuggles, or just sitting quietly. I will send regular updates and look forward to helping both you and your cat feel reassured while you're away.

Learn More About Maria

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have 2 cats, Ren-Ren and Loquito, and they are very different! Ren loves to lounge all day whereas Loquito loves to play. Loquito was not socialized as a kitten, so he did not let me touch him at first, but now he loves to snuggle.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Definitely follow through with an in person meet and greet so you have a chance to see for yourself how your sitter interacts with your feline friend.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love the mouse on a stick toy because it engages a cat's hunting instinct and is versatile. You can get energetic cats to run and leap whereas more laid back cats also enjoy swatting at it or gnawing on it.


Medication Experience:

Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

5.00
40 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Julia

Julia

November 17, 2025

Maria was very thoughtful, caring, and attentive with taking care of Milo! She came to my apartment to get to know him first to make sure he was comfortable with her, and was very diligent with sharing updates and pictures + videos. Would definitely have Maria take care of Milo again next time I’m away!

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Kristina

Kristina

December 2, 2025

Maria was incredible with my cats! She sent detailed updates and lots of photos/videos which put me at ease knowing they were in such great care. I could tell my cats loved her and enjoyed her company - my oldest seemed to spend the visits laying on her (lol) and even my shyer cat came out to see her for pets every visit. Will absolutely trust Maria to care for my kitties again in the future and can’t recommend her enough!

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Yeri

Yeri

December 13, 2025

Maria was a super great cat sitter! she was so patient with my shy cat. she was always on time and did great job. she always sent me multiple pictures that made me feel so relieved. I really appreciate her and will definitely find her again when I need to be away from home.

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Marilyn

Marilyn

October 7, 2025

Maria was an attentive, caring pet sitter. She gave me daily updates and sent photos of my kitties that let me know they were in good hands. I strongly recommend Maria.

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Chris

Chris

September 21, 2025

Our cat can be skittish around strangers but he warmed up to Maria quickly. Her updates, photos included, were fantastic, putting us completely at ease while away. We will not hesitate to have Maria look after our boy in the future.

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Kate

Kate

August 12, 2025

Maria was fantastic with our girls! One of them is very shy and rarely makes an appearance, but she came out on the 2nd day to say hi. Always awesome to see. Everything was perfectly clean and the girls were happy and relaxed when we got home, a great sign that they were really comfortable with Maria. The daily update texts and pictures were wonderful too. We will definitely book again and highly recommend Maria!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$24.50 / 20min
$38.00 / 45min
$55.00 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

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.

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 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!

5.00
40 reviews
5.00
From $24.50

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)