I'm Cate
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Cate is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Cate
Cat Sitting in New York, NY
I'm Cate, and have been a cat parent for over 20+ years. I love all animals, but cats and kittens have a special place in my heart.
As a cat sitter, I've been able to give great chin rubs to the shy, clip the nails of the spiciest, clean the litter box of the worst, brush out a mat or two, and even given insulin shots to a diabetic senior.
I respect a family's home with an English butler's discretion, and each kitty is their own mini-lion that is to be treated like a royal.
I look forward to cat sitting your sweet, shy, frisky, silly or sassy purr baby!
I'm happy to administer:
Topical ointments/flea prevention, eye and ear drops, pills, insulin injections... Hello Manhattan-Only Cat Parents!
I'm Cate, and have been a cat parent for over 20+ years. I love all animals, but cats and kittens have a special place in my heart.
As a cat sitter, I've been able to give great chin rubs to the shy, clip the nails of the spiciest, clean the litter box of the worst, brush out a mat or two, and even given insulin shots to a diabetic senior.
I respect a family's home with an English butler's discretion, and each kitty is their own mini-lion that is to be treated like a royal.
I look forward to cat sitting your sweet, shy, frisky, silly or sassy purr baby!
I'm happy to administer:
Topical ointments/flea prevention, eye and ear drops, pills, insulin injections. I've done most of these procedures for my own cats. I am not "professionally trained" in these procedures, but can follow a vet's instructions, within reason.
-Upper East Side and East Harlem, NYC are my best neighborhoods for fast service. My services are in MANHATTAN-ONLY. I live in Spanish Harlem and am close to the 6 train, the Q train, and most bus lines.
I am fully vaccinated and boosted and happy to wear a mask in your home if you prefer.
****CAVEATS! PLEASE READ!****
-I'm a mom, and an actor, so my schedule can change at times. Please understand if I book an acting job I will take it, and I will help you find another sitter immediately!
-I service MANHATTAN-ONLY.
-I do single daily visits only.
Thank you so much for reading to the end.
I look forward to being your personal cat companion!
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Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Cate is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Kristi
January 8, 2026
Cate was amazing! I would recommend her to anyone. She is thoughtful in preparation and while visiting. Great at communicating, sending lots of photos, and even cleaned up bowls, etc. used before we got back.
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Kate
January 13, 2026
This is the third time we are hiring Cate to help watch our cat and she consistently goes above and beyond with everything. I love receiving the detailed updates on how the kitty is doing and notice on how he is genuinely happy and playful with Cate. Highly recommend!
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Jacqueline
November 5, 2024
Cate was absolutely amazing! She went way above and beyond, especially taking care of my cats when there was a toxic paint odor and connecting with my super to get fans in the apt so they could breathe better. I returned home to a clean apt and happy cats! She has completely spoiled me and I will be VERY reluctant to use anyone but her!
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Amanda
August 18, 2025
The best! my cat, Peanut, loves Cate. She goes above and beyond to take care of her and share awesome updates with me while I’m travelling. So grateful to know my 15 year old cat is in great hands while I’m gone.
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Rachel
January 3, 2026
Cate is a fantastic and responsible sitter. Great communicator and kept us up to date with pictures and messages during each visit. She was responsible, reliable and punctual. Our ragdoll was well taken care of during the week that we were away. Highly recommend Cate and we will definitely be calling her again!
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Violet
December 29, 2025
Cate was wonderful and super communicative! From the moment she came over to do the walkthrough, she was asking all the right questions and I knew my cat was going to be in good hands. Definitely recommend!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Cate's is 45%
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
Cate's holiday surcharge is 45%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $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
Kristi
January 8, 2026
Cate was amazing! I would recommend her to anyone. She is thoughtful in preparation and while visiting. Great at communicating, sending lots of photos, and even cleaned up bowls, etc. used before we got back.
Kate
January 13, 2026
This is the third time we are hiring Cate to help watch our cat and she consistently goes above and beyond with everything. I love receiving the detailed updates on how the kitty is doing and notice on how he is genuinely happy and playful with Cate. Highly recommend!
Jacqueline
November 5, 2024
Cate was absolutely amazing! She went way above and beyond, especially taking care of my cats when there was a toxic paint odor and connecting with my super to get fans in the apt so they could breathe better. I returned home to a clean apt and happy cats! She has completely spoiled me and I will be VERY reluctant to use anyone but her!
Amanda
August 18, 2025
The best! my cat, Peanut, loves Cate. She goes above and beyond to take care of her and share awesome updates with me while I’m travelling. So grateful to know my 15 year old cat is in great hands while I’m gone.
Rachel
January 3, 2026
Cate is a fantastic and responsible sitter. Great communicator and kept us up to date with pictures and messages during each visit. She was responsible, reliable and punctual. Our ragdoll was well taken care of during the week that we were away. Highly recommend Cate and we will definitely be calling her again!
Violet
December 29, 2025
Cate was wonderful and super communicative! From the moment she came over to do the walkthrough, she was asking all the right questions and I knew my cat was going to be in good hands. Definitely recommend!
Sihao
July 29, 2025
I had a wonderful experience! Even though I didn’t provide every detail upfront, Cate was happy to help and went above and beyond. It’s clear she genuinely cares for cats — Would absolutely book again!
Kate
July 12, 2025
We knew Cate was great and diligent with our cat last year and had no hesitation to hire her again. It’s not easy to leave our very social cat while on the long vacation, that’s why it’s so great we can rely on Cate taking a good care of him. Thanks Cate!
Response from Cate
Marsik is a delight!
Camilla
September 7, 2022
Cate was excellent! My cat is very shy and usually needs some time to be comfortable around other people (and let them give him the insulin shot!), but Cate was able to win his trust right away! She always kept updating us on what was happening. We strongly recommend her!
Emily
November 28, 2022
Cate went above and beyond my expectations! She even cleaned my apartment without me asking and brought up my packages. She was so attentive, communicative, and thorough. My cat was so well cared for while I was gone. I loved the twice daily pictures and videos. I will definitely be booking again!
Kristi
This week
Cate is such a thoughtful caretaker of my cat! She is always checking in with lots of photos and updates while at my apt. She treats my cat like she would her own! I am a repeat customer of Cate's and will continue to be - highly, highly recommend.
Hally
December 11, 2022
Cate guided my cat through two milestones: his first whole day all by himself and then, a week later, his first extended time alone while I was gone for a long weekend. Cate was the perfect friend to Gummo, making sure he had food, water, and a clean litter box for each day and keeping him company with playtime. Cate was also a wonderful sitter to me as the cat parent, always on top of communication and sending beautiful photos and videos to let me know everything was well. I would recommend Cate to anyone!
Steven G
January 2, 2023
Cate is the perfect cat-sitter. She was on time, reliable and most importantly, my cat likes her! She fed and played with my cat, and sent me photos which assured me that all was well. I would certainly recommend Cate, for sure and look forward to hiring her again soon.
Chloe
November 30, 2022
Cate was amazing! Made sure every detail was perfect and sent daily photos and videos!
Amanda
October 9, 2022
Cate did such a great job looking after Bean! She thought of everything during our meet and greet asking detailed questions and touching on things I hadn’t even thought of. She sent photos and updates every visit and took time to play every day.
Fiona
December 24, 2024
Cate was fantastic and truly went above and beyond for my kitty. She followed all given instructions to a T and was so wonderful to coordinate with. I truly cannot recommend her enough, and I would love to rebook with her in the future! Thank you so much Cate!!!
Kate
December 27, 2025
Cate is a great communicator and extremely trustworthy! She provides great care to my kitties and sends great photos and videos! She’s been a great help and wonderful sitter!
Emily
December 1, 2022
Cate was a fantastic cat-sitter and I highly recommend her services! She was comprehensive in her questions about my cats, updated me daily with pictures and information, and took special care to keep my apartment tidy. I hope to continue working with Cate whenever I need cat-sitting in the future!
La Verna
September 8, 2024
Cate was fantastic with our shy kitties. This was our first experience and we will definitely want her to look after our girls in the future. All cats deserve a Cate.
Amanda
October 28, 2025
Max
September 8, 2025
Ari
September 8, 2025
Juanita
September 5, 2025
Larry
August 26, 2025
Kate
August 18, 2025
Ari
May 27, 2025
Amanda
April 21, 2025
Jacqueline
April 5, 2025
Amanda
March 16, 2025
Ross
February 18, 2025
Amanda
January 28, 2025
So so wonderful and took wonderful care of my aging cat who needs a lot of attention and pets.
Jacqueline
January 18, 2025
Ari
January 2, 2025
Amy
December 31, 2024
Cate is just so kind and lovely, and my Lulu was shockingly so not mad at me when I came home which I credit 100% to Cate!
Jacqueline
December 8, 2024
Ari
November 10, 2024
Ari
September 15, 2024
Meryl
July 10, 2024
Camilla
January 14, 2024
Max
December 1, 2022
Cate is super communicative and keeps your fur babies happy while away!
Meowtel
July 5, 2022
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