I'm Justine

Justine's Cat Sitting In Nyc

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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

Justine is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Justine's Cat Sitting In Nyc

I'm Justine

Cat Sitting in New York, NY

I have been fostering cats of all shapes, sizes, breeds, ages, and personality types for 3 years for 3 major shelters in New York City (ASPCA, ACC, and Best Friends Animal Society). I have administered topical, ear, and eye medication, and insulin injections. I've cleaned dozens of litter boxes, socialized dozens of cats, and made sure I gave them all the love they needed! They bring me such joy :)

For meet and greets: Complimentary meet and greets with the first booking! Usually, if you don't need a key hand-off, meet and greets can be done via video. If a key needs to be handed off, obviously we'll need an in-person. If it's a last-minute reservation, please let me know in messaging if a video meet and greet is okay,...
I have been fostering cats of all shapes, sizes, breeds, ages, and personality types for 3 years for 3 major shelters in New York City (ASPCA, ACC, and Best Friends Animal Society). I have administered topical, ear, and eye medication, and insulin injections. I've cleaned dozens of litter boxes, socialized dozens of cats, and made sure I gave them all the love they needed! They bring me such joy :)

For meet and greets: Complimentary meet and greets with the first booking! Usually, if you don't need a key hand-off, meet and greets can be done via video. If a key needs to be handed off, obviously we'll need an in-person. If it's a last-minute reservation, please let me know in messaging if a video meet and greet is okay, because I may have to decline if it's too last minute and I can't get there beforehand to get the key. End of reservation: I prefer if the key can be left in the home (self-locking doors), with a doorman/front desk, or in a lockbox. Meeting up to return keys can be difficult, take a lot of time and energy, and I want to keep prices low on my end :)

I live in Stuytown, so my service areas are mostly central Manhattan, some Queens like Astoria and LIC, as well as East Brooklyn like Bushwick and Williamsburg. I do some exemptions dependent on my schedule, you can inquire based on sending me a message!

Time Guidance for which visit to book: 20-minute visits are good for standard food, water, litter box, and short playtime! For maximum playtime and/or complicated medication please book 45 minutes. I do overnights dependent on the situation- feel free to send me a message to inquire.

Also, here's guidance on Time Of Day: Morning: Anywhere from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Evening: Anywhere from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Anytime: 7:30 am to 9:00 pm.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer

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Alex

Alex

December 24, 2025

Justine is the best sitter I’ve ever had watching my little guy. He needs pills twice a day and she has no problem making sure he takes them even when stubborn. She sends great photos and videos making me super comfortable while away from my cat. I can tell my cat is beyond comfortable with her and it takes away any concern I have with leaving him.

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Harper

Harper

November 21, 2025

Justine was fantastic! Very responsible, so sweet with Mochi, and when my flight was cancelled leaving me stranded in Miami, she stepped up and added on two extra days to our booking with very little advance notice. As long as Justine is available and willing I will be using her for every one of my vacations.

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Abigail

Abigail

October 3, 2025

Justine was great with our very shy timid kitty. Even though Cleo hid under the bed every visit, Justine sat near her and spoke to her lovingly during each visit and played her favorite toy for her.

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Harper

Harper

June 23, 2026

I have used Justine three times! She is reliable, always going to care for my cat Mochi promptly, and sending plenty of pictures and detailed updates after every visit! I am so greatful for the peace of mind she gives me while i am out of town!

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Victoria

Victoria

June 10, 2026

Marie is a bit of a difficult cat, but Justine still took care of her wonderfully and with much kindness. She is also very communicative, and sends very comprehensive updates. Would definitely recommend!

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Molly

Molly

February 27, 2026

Justine always goes above and beyond, even in a snowstorm when our travel plans got beyond messed up!

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$37.00 / 20min
$53.00 / 45min
$68.00 / 60min
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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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