I'm Jay
Jay's Cat Care
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jay is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Jay
Cat Sitting in New York, NY
Learn More About Jay
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I do! I have an orange tabby named Milo and recently adopted a kitten named Misha! I also grew up around 2 cats, Jasper & Jinx.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I want to do everything in my power to make the cat parent feel as comfortable and at ease as possible entrusting me with their baby! As a cat parent myself who has used meowtel, I know how stressful it can be leaving your cat in someone else’s hands. I pride myself on my ability to communicate and work with all sorts of cat parents to suit your specific needs/wants. :)
What is your favorite cat toy?
I am a big fan of laser pointers and the ribbon wands! I have not met many cats that don’t go for one of those, including the VERY lazy cat I grew up with, Jasper!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jay is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Rikki
March 7, 2026
Absolutely fantastic with my typically shy void! Jay clearly made him comfortable and went above to take out trash and bring in packages. Will gladly book Jay again!!
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Sara
March 24, 2026
Adrienne
January 21, 2026
Winona
January 4, 2026
Jay is a wonderful catsitter! They cared for my cat, Agape, with lots of love and patience (Agape's a bit high-strung, LOL!). Jay also provided me with adorable photo updates every visit. Highly recommend ❤️
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Aidan
January 4, 2026
Jay is multitudinous in their ways of taking care of your cats. Jay is on-time, they make sure everything gets done, and my cats always love when Jay comes around! You can rest assured that your cats are in the absolute best of hands!
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Molly
January 4, 2026
Jay is an amazing human with a heart of gold. Any cat owner would be lucky to have them take care for you their beloved furry friends. Jay is extremely receptive to the various needs of different cats and someone you can rely on.
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Drop in visits rates
Jay's is 30%
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
Jay's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.
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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.
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
Rikki
March 7, 2026
Absolutely fantastic with my typically shy void! Jay clearly made him comfortable and went above to take out trash and bring in packages. Will gladly book Jay again!!
Sara
March 24, 2026
Adrienne
January 21, 2026
Winona
January 4, 2026
Jay is a wonderful catsitter! They cared for my cat, Agape, with lots of love and patience (Agape's a bit high-strung, LOL!). Jay also provided me with adorable photo updates every visit. Highly recommend ❤️
Aidan
January 4, 2026
Jay is multitudinous in their ways of taking care of your cats. Jay is on-time, they make sure everything gets done, and my cats always love when Jay comes around! You can rest assured that your cats are in the absolute best of hands!
Molly
January 4, 2026
Jay is an amazing human with a heart of gold. Any cat owner would be lucky to have them take care for you their beloved furry friends. Jay is extremely receptive to the various needs of different cats and someone you can rely on.
Meowtel
January 4, 2026
Jay is a background-checked cat sitter in the New York area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)