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I'm Jess

A cat sitter in New York, NY

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I'm Jess | Cat Sitting in New York, NY

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I've been doing it around 6 or 7 years now and it's been an incredible experience. I actually just quit my job to do this full time because it's just such joy to spend the day with cats.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to see the personalities of each cat. They're all so different and some are loving and some are shy and some are playful and some love to just watch. It's a new experience with every new cat and I really love that.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I've had a lot that I've loved but I've recently spent a few nights at a place where I've watched the cat before. She was just so loving and would curl up on me and we spent a lot of time together bonding. I also know from her parents that she was the least anxious she's ever been when they've returned home from a trip which was great to hear.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Sadly, not anymore. I've lived with cats throughout my entire life, though.

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

I know it's stressful. When I had cats, I hated leaving; honestly, even for a few hours. Make sure that you trust the person who you're hiring, check reviews, check their profile to make sure they sound like someone you want with your baby.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I will do a meet and greet—either in person or over FaceTime—to get the lay of the land and meet the cat. I always love having the notes written out. It can be in the app or on a paper in your home, but I visit so many places that I want to have the instructions right in front of me. I just want to make sure that you're comfortable with me.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I always make sure the doors are locked when I leave (I might check 5 or 6 times, just to be sure) and I make sure the cats are in sight when I leave to ensure they don't get out.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, for the most part, although I do tend to book up fairly early.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love a wand. Also a laser pointer. It's so funny to watch cats chase after the little red light.

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

I tend to just sit down and let them get used to me. I don't try to force them to interact but I'll sit in the middle of the room and let them watch me or just get used to my smell.

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Rachel

Rachel

Jess was great to work with! We have two cats and one is a very shy and anxious. During the meet and greet he came right up and sniffed her hand (this is honestly huge - he doesn’t do this with many people) and came out a bit during her visits. This is a win in my book! We felt very comfortable leaving our two kitties in her care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Sarah

Sarah

Jess is simply amazing! so easy to work with and she does a fantastic Job checking in on my extremely shy and anxious cat. My cat usually hides from everyone who is not his humans but when it comes to Jess, he comes out for her every single time. It always shocks us when she sends us pics of our guy coming out for her. Thank you again Jess!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 16, 2025
Karishma

Karishma

Amazing care with frequent updates and pictures! Felt very comfortable on my trip away that my cat was taken care of

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 19, 2025
Corey

Corey

Jess is simply amazing! We were out of the county for 10 days and Jess was wonderful in taking care of our cats. They get stressed when we go away but she made sure they stuck to their routine and these habits helped comfort them. Jess has sat for us several times and she is very reliable.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 17, 2025
Alexa

Alexa

This is our second time having Jess take care of our kitty, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jess is incredibly gentle, patient and kind with our sometimes finicky girl. She can also pill like a pro! So pleased to have met Jess through Meowtel 😻

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 18, 2025
Emily

Emily

Jess really helped me feel comfortable about leaving my cat. I was super anxious but she provided amazing updates and spent lots of quality time with my little boy! I would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 13, 2025
Ash

Ash

This was my first time leaving my cats alone and Jess did a great job! One of my boys is outgoing and the other one is very shy, but she was able to get them both out to give them attention. They were both fed, happy, and taken care of. I received updates and photos of them each day. Thank you so much Jess!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 13, 2025
Elaine

Elaine

This first Meowtel experience was flawless from start to finish. Reservation was simple and Jess got right back to us. Her care was precisely what we requested and the updates were timely and fun! We will definitely use this service again and request Jess, for sure!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 30, 2025
Mariel

Mariel

Jess was fantastic! We have two (naughty) fur monsters and she handled them very well. She gave us regular detailed updates, which made us feel relieved that they were in such good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 25, 2025
Allison

Allison

Jess was a wonderful sitter for my two cats. She kept me up to date and sent wonderful photos each time she visited them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 2, 2025
Kurt

Kurt

Jess was fantastic! She took wonderful care of my guys and checked in with timely updates and pictures. Thanks so much Jess for the peace of mind while I was away. Izzy and Olly will be happy to have you over again soon!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 7, 2025
Naomi

Naomi

Jess was lovely! Our cat loved her and we got photos each day. She is super sweet and professional! We would definitely use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 2, 2025
Liz

Liz

Jess was great. Very responsive and sent photos and updates each time she came to take care of Steve. I will definitely request her services in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 13, 2025
Alexa

Alexa

Jess was absolutely amazing with our sweet (but occasionally cranky) kitty! Our girl needs to take a daily pill and Jess went above and beyond to make sure she got her daily dose on time. We came home to a happy and healthy cat, and clean bowls and box. I cannot recommend Jess highly enough. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
November 14, 2024
Keri

Keri

Jes took care of our 11 year old cats for a long weekend. They did not make it easy for her but she was tenacious in her efforts to make sure the cat who needs meds twice a day got them. I especially appreciated the pictures and messages with each visit. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 6, 2024
Michelle

Michelle

Jess was a great cat sitter who got my old cantankerous cat to take his meds while I was away. She sent great photos of my cats and responded super quickly. highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 29, 2024
Corey

Corey

Jess was once again wonderful with our cats. I was particularly concerned about leaving them on this trip as one of our cats went to kitty heaven just days before our departure. Jess gave our cats extra attention and worked hard to get them engaged. We were so glad she was with them during this difficult time. ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 11, 2024
Ellen

Ellen

Jess did an amazing job taking care of my ornery cat! She sends great pictures and goes above and beyond. I look forward to having her sit for Mila again soon.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 11, 2025
Jacob

Jacob

Jess took great care of our 2 kittens, who can be a handful as they’re always full of energy! We got daily updates and pictures, and came back knowing our cats were played with and well fed.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 25, 2025
Sarah

Sarah

Jess is literally a cat whisperer... like magical. I have a really shy cat that is scared of everything and everyone. Anytime we have company over he hides the whole time.....Jess had my boy out and about. I was shocked! That update made me so happy while I was away from home. Thanks again Jess!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 25, 2024
Jonathan

Jonathan

Jess did a great job with our two cats and adapted great to a last-minute change of plans on our end. She communicated very well, sent good photos, and was a great guest. We would definitely hire her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 2, 2024
Leah

Leah

I've had Jess come maybe a dozen times in the past few years and it has paid off like crazy. My cat is shy and skittish and hates people who aren't me. Jess got some significant play time with him last weekend. I think he accepted her as a person which is a huge milestone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 15, 2024
Anne Marie

Anne Marie

Jess stayed on top of our two cats' eating over the days we were gone and tried to find ways to encourage the shyest one to eat while she was there. She made sure to keep us updated on what was happening while she was in our home so we could help troubleshoot if possible. Thanks for looking after our two kitties!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 11, 2024
Robert

Robert

Jess did a fantastic job with my cat. She is very caring and sent daily updates with photos. She was patient with giving my cat her medicine and kept her content with playtime. I highly recommend Jess.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 13, 2024
Kathleen

Kathleen

This was the first time leaving our kittens alone since adopting them 6 months ago, and we were nervous. Jess totally put us at ease, was very responsive and sent pictures daily. We came home to happy kittens and couldn’t be more thankful to Jess. Will definitely be repeat customers!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 11, 2024
Dana

Dana

Jess was wonderful! She was super responsive to messages before and during the appointment, and she sent pics of my kitty while they were hanging out.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 12, 2024
Amy

Amy

Jess was incredible. She showed a lot of respect for my sweet cat, followed his care instructions exactly, and was so communicative with us. And she took great pictures so we always knew where he was and what he was doing.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 14, 2024
Corey

Corey

Jess has taken care of our two cats several times and they really adore her—which is great as one of our cats is very shy. Jess is on top of everything and we don’t need to worry about our “kids” whether we are 300 or 7000 miles away! She provides great updates and is very responsive to our messages.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 15, 2024
Jennifer

Jennifer

Jess was prompt, reliable and thorough. We were leaving our shy cat at home during a trip for the first time and Jess eased our concerns by answering all our questions and providing regular updates and photos. She was very responsive!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 24, 2024
Leah

Leah

Jess managed to play with my cat this time! He's not big on people but Jess manages to get him out and happy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 29, 2024
Nadia

Nadia

Jess is so wonderful. She was very serious, respectful, committed, and took the time to understand my cat's specific needs and preferences. My cat recognized a kind friend in her almost immediately, and when I returned from my trip, my cat seemed very happy and well-balanced. In short, Jess is awesome!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 23, 2024
Kafele

Kafele

Jess was responsive, accommodating with my schedule, and she sent me plenty of updates throughout my time away. She’s a real pro.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 19, 2023
Mounia

Mounia

Jess was really amazing ! She took care of Yuki and sent me pictures everyday together with an update :) ! I highly recommend her, I could really sense she genuinely cared and made sure my cat felt comfortable! Five stars without a doubt 👌🏼!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 4, 2024
Erin

Erin

Jess was fantastic! Very communicative, took great care of my two kitties and sent pictures during all visits! Looking forward to booking with Jess the next time I need to be away. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 1, 2024
Emma

Emma

Jess shared great photos and updates and it made us feel more comfortable going out of town to know our kitty was well taken care of!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 18, 2024
David

David

it was our first time having Jess take care of our three cats. She did a great job keeping us updated on how they were doing and made an extra effort to get them to come out and eat on the first day. It was a great experience and we felt reassured the kitties were well taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 16, 2024
Kari

Kari

Jess was wonderful!!! She followed our instructions perfectly and sent wonderful pictures of our Kitty looking very happy. She wrote lovely captions with the photos she sent, our Kitty didn't miss us at all! Definitely would use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 15, 2024
Sharri

Sharri

Jess was great. She sent pics and updates for every visit. I have one finicky cat who doesn't like strangers, and she did well with him so I was really happy. Already have more visits booked for my next get away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 29, 2024
Alexandra

Alexandra

Jess is reliable, personable, and takes great photos! She has a great eye, so this is a nice bonus. I will gladly hire Jess again to care for my fur baby.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 14, 2023
Ellen

Ellen

Jess did a fantastic job taking care of my grumpy cat! She was super communicative and patient with Mila!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 27, 2025
Dafnne

Dafnne

Jess was amazing! it is always difficult to leave my cats when I have to travel, she understood my cats are super shy and scared of strangers but still managed to take videos of them under the bed and updated me daily. She also let me know that the weather in the city had changed and it was now warm, turning the AC on because she cared they wouldnt be too hot! I was able to work more at ease in this work trip thanks to her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 16, 2023
Corey

Corey

Jess did another fantastic job taking care of our cats. She’s really bonded with them. This visit was during a heat wave so she took special care to make sure they were comfortable in the air conditioning.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 13, 2024
Patrick

Patrick

Jess coaxed our shy cat to come out of his shell and navigated a complicated feeding schedule easily

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 8, 2024
Brandy

Brandy

She was very professional and sent photos without us having to ask. I felt better knowing someone responsible was looking after my babies while I was away. I will book her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 25, 2022
Stephanie

Stephanie

Jess was great! My cat came out of hiding after 2 days with her. She sent over pictures & kept me updated. She went above and beyond in making sure my cat was comfortable - monitored the weather & turned AC as needed, brought in litter that was delivered, & cleaned up after Willow. Will book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 1, 2022
Jacob

Jacob

Jess was amazing! She sent us pictures of our cat, did everything we needed/asked for, and seemed to really enjoy/love cats. We highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 30, 2022
Nina

Nina

This was the first time using Meowtel and my experience with Jess was great. She responded quickly upon the initial reservation answering any questions I may have had. While I was away she took great care of my cat, sending photos and happily made sure he took his daily medications. She was a huge help, even happily bringing in packages. Highly recommend Jess.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 20, 2023
Emily

Emily

Great communication during a long trip. She had great patience with my angry boy and shy girl, and they relaxed around her! She also did a great job of wrangling packages, especially when I had to order replacement cat food mid-trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 31, 2022
Holly

Holly

We booked jess for five days over the Christmas holiday. It was the first time we left my elderly cat since we moved to NYC. I was very sad about not spending christmas with our loveable ball of angst. Jess did a great job communicating everyday at the check-ins. I feel bad because our cat hid every time Jess went to check on her, but she gave us updates regarding her food consumption and litterbox usage which was good to hear. I can only imagine how traumatic boarding Kitten would have been and am so glad we were able to secure an in-home sitter in our neighborhood. We will use Jess again in the future for sure!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 6, 2022
Erica

Erica

Jess was wonderful! She kept me updated, sent great pics, and took time to play with my kitties. She even went above and beyond and watered my plants and took in the mail !!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 19, 2021
Melissa

Melissa

Jess was great! Our cat hasn't been with a sitter before, and Jess sent us messages and photos of how he was doing during the visit. She was accommodating with our cat's very particular needs, and spent time talking through them with me beforehand. I'm definitely going to be asking Jess to cat sit for us again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 20, 2021
Michelle

Michelle

Jess was wonderful and followed a bunch of very detailed instructions for cat care. So appreciative of her great communication!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 15, 2019
Alyssa

Alyssa

I was very anxious about leaving Ryuk for the first time but my anxiety faded after his first visit with Jess! Thankful for the photos and updates since I had no idea how he would react to his first time with a sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 1, 2023
Steve

Steve

Jess did a wonderful job. She was very diligent about sending us updates and pictures, and both of our cats were happy and healthy on our return.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 19, 2023
Elsa

Elsa

Jess was very nice and soft spoken, a must for my cat. she sent pictures and checked up on him, gave feedback on his eating too.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 7, 2023
Leah

Leah

Jess has sit for me a lot and I think we've gotten to the point where my cat doesn't care if I go out of town anymore. Cat loves her now. She's always great with pictures and she knows how to manage my very particular weirdo.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2023
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Jess did a great job caring for our 2 cats while we were away for a short weekend trip, and sent us photos with every visit. She also was a huge help by sending us a picture of a missed delivery slip. Our cats were in great spirits when we returned home. A+!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 30, 2022
Nancyanne

Nancyanne

Jess kept me updated on how my cat was doing with daily pictures. My cat warmed up to her quickly and is definitely missing her daily playtime sessions with Jess!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 28, 2022
Alexis

Alexis

Jess was a lifesaver when my boyfriend and I had to go out of town and leave our little guys behind. Jess is extremely professional, helpful, and responsive AND she sent us pictures of them daily. We had no worries at all and our cats loved her! I would give 6 stars if possible.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 28, 2022
Leah

Leah

She's great. She sends pictures of my cat. He's terrified of new people so it's really nice to see that he's out and being social with Jess. I feel so much better leaving the cat with her to watch him.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 18, 2022
Lucy

Lucy

Jess looked after my two cats for a week. She was fantastic! Super reliable, responsive to messages, and kept me updated on how my cats were doing while I was away. I came home to two happy and healthy cats. I will not hesitate to use Jess's services again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 19, 2021
Sharon

Sharon

Jess was amazing. Very reliable and communicative. Sent pictures and texts very time she stopped by. We look forward to having her sit our little prince very soon.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2021
Leah

Leah

She's always great. My poor cat is so weird and anxious but she really tries to make him feel safe and happy when I'm not home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 9, 2023
Lauren

Lauren

Jess was so great, she sent us lots of pictures and updates and our kitty seemed super happy whenever Jess was around. Will definitely book Jess to look after our kitty when we go on vacation again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 11, 2023
Ellen

Ellen

Jess did an amazing job taking care of my cranky cat! I never have any concerns when Jess is watching Mila! she also takes amazing pictures as a bonus.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Elaine

Elaine

Jess was responsible and responsive. We were anxious about leaving our boys, but they clearly had a good time while we were away and got lots of attention

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 11, 2025
Julia

Julia

Jess is a great cat sitter, followed all the instructions and was sending the updates after each visit. Will definitely book again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 21, 2025
Melissa

Melissa

Jess is great. She is excellent at communicating, observant, and lifts the worry that we have for our pets, especially our elderly pets, while away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 19, 2025
Nurhaida

Nurhaida

Jess is as always amazing with my Molly (who loves her!). Appreciate how Jess was also flexible to accommodate additional days (last minute). Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 3, 2025
Abir

Abir

We cannot thank Jess enough for everything. She was so patient and affectionate towards our babies. She was amazing! She is also very active with messages & pictures which gave us the assurance that our babies are doing great while we are away 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 15, 2024
Nina

Nina

This is the second time that I have used Jess. She showed up each day as requested and is easy to get in touch with. I would highly recommend Jess. Angus, my cat, would too :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 9, 2024
Leah

Leah

Jess is great. My cat is so nervous and scared of people but I think he likes her. She manages to get good pictures of him which I can barely do. It's so nice to have someone that I can trust to take care of my baby.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 13, 2022
Vy

Vy

This was our first time using Meowtel and we couldn’t be happier! Jess was responsive, friendly, and cared a lot about taking care of our cat. Thank you Jess for letting us have peace of mind while we were away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2023
Shoshana

Shoshana

Jess connected with my cat at meet and greet. Was very willing to come early on weekend. Followed all my detailed requests.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 18, 2023
Stuart

Stuart

Jess is terrific, every time I have requested her help I know my cats are in great hands. She is caring, attentive and a great communicator. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 21, 2024
Corey

Corey

Jess was once again wonderful with our two cats. She has really connected with them and we feel secure being thousands of miles away knowing that our kids are in great hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 20, 2024
Kimberly

Kimberly

Jess made sure she had all the right instructions and was super responsible. She sent me photos each day and put me at ease!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 25, 2021
Robert

Robert

Jess is fantastic. She’s cared for my kitty many times when I’ve gone away. Her communication is clear and timely. She’s very caring and knows how to make my kitty content.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 15, 2025
Amber

Amber

Jess did a great job caring for my kitty while we were away. She kept me updated on how he was doing and both he and the apartment were in great shape when we returned. I would definitely book her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 17, 2022
Nurhaida

Nurhaida

Jess - as always - looked after my baby cat so well, sent timely updates and lovely pictures. Molly loves hanging out with her. Thank you very much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 5, 2024
Robert

Robert

Jess is fantastic. She’s cared for my kitty twice now and I rest assured that she’s in good care while I’m traveling.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 21, 2024
Sharmila

Sharmila

This was the second time Jess took care of our 3 cats and for a much longer trip (12 days!). Amazing care taker of our little furballs!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 5, 2024
Nathalia

Nathalia

Jess is super reliable and did a great job taking care of our fur babies while we were away

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 31, 2023
Sloane

Sloane

Jess did an amazing job taking care of my cat while I was gone. She was very communicative and I was very comforted knowing my cat was being well cared for while I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 19, 2025
Allie

Allie

I needed Jess to come and check in on my 6 week old foster kitten. She was great in sending me updates, pictures and playing with Frida while I was gone! Thanks, Jess!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 29, 2020
Kristyan

Kristyan

Jess was great! Our shy boy opened up to her so quickly! I highly recommend Jess.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 5, 2024
Carol

Carol

Jess is a cat pro!! She really understands cats and did a great job taking care of all 3 of my kitties. She even got my shy girl to come out and play. Jess has a calm, loving way with cats that made me know they were in good hands while I was far away. Thanks Jess!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
February 22, 2024
Sarah

Sarah

Jess did a great job caring for our cats while we were away. She tended to all their needs and kept us updated with photos everyday. Thanks again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 8, 2022
Leah

Leah

She's great. My cat is very scared and nuts. She always tries to send me pictures of my cat if he's not hiding. I think he's happy with her too because he's not so anxious when I get home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 24, 2022
Abigail

Abigail

Jess was great. Jess spent time playing with them and giving them all the attention they needed while I was away. I would definitely hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 1, 2019
Alexis

Alexis

I will never not try and book with Jess. she is so sweet and SUPER reliable. My little guys love her and she always sends little check ins which is EXTREMELY appreciated when you have to be away from your fur babies. 100/10 always!! Thanks Jess!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 4, 2023
Nurhaida

Nurhaida

Jess is amazing and so great with my cat Molly - who really loves her. Thank you for looking after my lil baby!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 28, 2024
Sarah

Sarah

Jess was great! She sent photos of our cat each day and gave a full report. I will definitely ask Jess to cat sit again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 17, 2023
Scarlett

Scarlett

Jess took great care of my cat, Fitz. She’s a fantastic, reliable sitter who will lavish your fur babies with affection. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2023
Joe

Joe

Jess was reliable and super attentive. Will definitely hire her again if she’s available.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 2, 2023
Erique

Erique

Booking with Jess was super easy and straightforward. She was very communicative and sent photos when she checked in, and I felt really comfortable with having her take care of my cats while I was away. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2021
Kimberly

Kimberly

Thanks again to Jess, who is so flexible and understanding when it comes to directions and giving love to my kitties!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 5, 2021
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Jess was great! She accepted my reservation last minute and took great care of my cat. I will definitely book with Jess again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 27, 2021
Patrick

Patrick

Jess was great, and sent me pictures on each visit. Would definitely work with her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 15, 2019
Nurhaida

Nurhaida

Jess was super easy to communicate with and flexible as we made arrangements. She also sent pictures of my Molly of them playing (adorable!). Thank you Jess for all your help! I'll be sure to book you again as Molly loves you too I am sure!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 23, 2022
Dan

Dan

Jess did a great job - she was diligent and kept us updated about when she would visit and then what happened when she did.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 6, 2023
Chelsea

Chelsea

Jess was great, reliable and very patient with my very shy cat. Would definitely book again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 28, 2021
Katerina

Katerina

Jess has become our go-to cat sitter!! Our cats love her and they’re always in good hands. She’s very responsive and makes us feel confident about our cats’ care when we travel. So happy we found her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 4, 2023
Ben

Ben

Jess took great care of our kitty; she was friendly and professional, and sent regular photos and messages. We will be hiring her again in future :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 8, 2021
Vy

Vy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Logan

Logan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Ellen

Ellen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Shannon

Shannon

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Stuart

Stuart

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Neeta

Neeta

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Neeta

Neeta

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
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Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Stuart

Stuart

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Christina

Christina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Nancy

Nancy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Sloane

Sloane

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Sloane

Sloane

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Neeta

Neeta

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2025
Lindsay

Lindsay

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 25, 2025
Victoria

Victoria

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 9, 2025
Mounia

Mounia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 7, 2025
Jessica

Jessica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 4, 2025
Mariel

Mariel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 4, 2025
Victoria

Victoria

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 3, 2025
Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2025
Anahita

Anahita

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2025
Liz

Liz

Jess was great and I came home to a very happy kitty!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 29, 2025
Nancy

Nancy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 22, 2025
Mounia

Mounia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2025
Mounia

Mounia

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 18, 2025
Shannon

Shannon

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 15, 2025
Sloane

Sloane

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 14, 2025
Josh

Josh

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 3, 2025
Mounia

Mounia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2025
Neeta

Neeta

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 1, 2025
Stuart

Stuart

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 25, 2025
Kari

Kari

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 21, 2025
Noemie

Noemie

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 19, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2025
Neeta

Neeta

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 18, 2025
Mounia

Mounia

Top notch as usual 👌🏼!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2025
Logan

Logan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 12, 2025
Nancy

Nancy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 12, 2025
Shannon

Shannon

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 10, 2025
Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 9, 2025
Vy

Vy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 7, 2025
Nurhaida

Nurhaida

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 4, 2025
Allison

Allison

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 4, 2025

Jess' Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $40.00 / 20min $60.50 / 45min $80.00 / 60min
  • Jess' Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.

Jess's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Inhalers

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Featured Cat Sitters Near New York, NY

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  • Jenny brings tender care for cats, with 2+ hours per visit for your feline friends. Calm companionship and medication expertise ensure safety and cleanliness. Available most weekends & holidays! 🐾

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  • Karina brings a loving and flexible approach to cat sitting, ensuring each kitty’s unique needs are met! 🌟 They offer care, medication administration, and home services, perfect for peace of mind.

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  • With over 20 years of cat care experience, they ensure your feline friends feel safe and relaxed. They offer attentive care and are generally available on weekends and holidays. 🐱💖

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  • Elka is a devoted cat sitter in NYC with 5 years of experience caring for her two Bengals. They offer overnight visits and are always excited to meet new feline friends!🐾

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Frequently Asked Questions

New York cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $32.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

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