I'm Athena

Name: Cat Lover And Mom Of 3
Address: New York, NY, 10128, US
Rating: 4.92

Cat Lover And Mom Of 3

4.92

12 Reviews

< 15 mins Response Time

2 Repeat clients

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I'm Athena

Cat Lover And Mom Of 3

New York, NY

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

Athena is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

You aren't charged until Athena confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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I'm Athena

Cat Sitting in New York, NY

Hi there! My name is Athena :) I am a cat lover with three of my own babies, Noodle, Soup and Marceline! I absolutely adore cats, and some have even called me a cat whisperer 🤫 I am located in the UES, and am available to cat sit in Manhattan and Brooklyn. I work in social media and marketi... Hi there! My name is Athena :) I am a cat lover with three of my own babies, Noodle, Soup and Marceline! I absolutely adore cats, and some have even called me a cat whisperer 🤫 I am located in the UES, and am available to cat sit in Manhattan and Brooklyn. I work in social media and marketing, so I might capture some award-winning pics of your kitties 😉 As a remote worker, my schedule is typically flexible, and I can reliably check in on your fur babies anytime throughout the week and weekends. I look forward to meeting your kitties and giving them lots of love (and treats!)

Learn More About Athena

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Noodle is my floppy orange boy. He is playful, outgoing, and extremely affectionate! When people visit my place, he’s the first one to come up and sniff. Once Noodle approves, Soup will follow. She is a sassy grey tortie that is super vocal and loves to be the center of attention. If you’re lucky, you might see Marceline, who is my little elusive little kitty queen. She is a black tortie who is more shy and reserved, but LOVES getting pets from the people she chooses!

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

I think the most important thing for a cat sitter is to be a cat lover themselves! Cats can sniff out a faker from a mile away 😉

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

As someone who has a shy kitty, it’s important to me to give her space when she needs it. I always allow the cats to feel out my vibes and never force them to eat or play. Some kitties need a little warming up, and that’s purrfectly okay!

Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

I'm Athena

Cat Lover And Mom Of 3

New York, NY

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

Athena is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

You aren't charged until Athena confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

Check if Athena services your area

Good news! Athena covers your area.

Unfortunately, Athena does not cover your area right meow.

4.92

12 reviews

5.0

Attention to Detail

5.0

Communication

4.9

Tidiness

Rachel

August 3, 2026

Athena was so wonderful and easy to work with! This was my first trip away from the kittens, and she took great care of them and made me feel very comfortable with daily check ins and photos. My kittens warmed right up to her because they could sense a fellow cat lover! She also left a gift at the end of her sitting which was a thoughtful surprise. Will be rebooking her for my next trips!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Victoria

September 9, 2026

Athena is an awesome sitter! She took great care of my babies and made sure they were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. Every morning she would send pictures and update me, which relieved my anxiety a lot. I would gladly trust her with my kitties again! :)

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Response from Athena

Thank you for the kind review Victoria! It was a pleasure to care for Luna and Kira 🫶

Ritu

September 10, 2026

Athena was great! She sent photos every day of the cats and fed them in a timely manner.

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Response from Athena

Thanks for your review Ritu! 🩷

Sofia

August 24, 2026

5 stars! She was wonderful with our cats. Very attentive, caring, and the cats felt comfortable with her loved. She kept us updated and made us feel completely at ease knowing they were in great hands. We’d absolutely have her sit for them again!

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Response from Athena

Thank you so much Sofia! Toast and Puff are just the sweetest babies 🥰

Rachel

This month

my third time booking Athena and I trust her some much with my kittens. She knows their routine and personalities at this point. Will absolutely continue to have her cat sit for me!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Response from Athena

Thanks Rachel! 🩵it’s always a pleasure :)

Rachel

August 23, 2026

Second time reserving with Athena, and it was so easy again! She even gave the kittens extra play time!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$35.00 / 20min

$45.00 / 45min

$55.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$125.00 / Overnight

Calendar updated 7 days ago

Athena's is 20%

Overnight Availability

Athena's Holiday Surcharge Applies

Drop in visits rates

$30.00 / 20min

$45.00 / 45min

$60.00 / 60min

Athena's is 20%

Overnight Availability

Athena's Holiday Surcharge Applies

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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!

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