I'm Marina
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Marina is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Marina
Cat Sitting in New York, NY
I currently have a handsome 5 year old ginger tabby that I adore. Him and his adopted sister ar... I’ve grown up with cats since I was 8 and I was lucky to have my first cat Booboo until he was 18. Lucky for me he was a very smart, well behaved, friendly cat so even people that wouldn’t necessarily like cats liked him. One of my proudest cat mom accomplishments is getting my previous roommate to love Booboo like her own, where when she moved out she adopted her own cats!
I currently have a handsome 5 year old ginger tabby that I adore. Him and his adopted sister are best friends that love to get into trouble together. Having raised and lived with many cats I understand how their personalities can differ and approach them accordingly. Anyone that knows me knows I love cats and will always indulge in pet stories and photos.
Professionally I work in tech as a marketing manager.
During the week I am available before 8 am and after 5pm and weekends I’m flexible. The neighborhoods that work best for me include the UES and Midtown.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Marina is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Elizabeth
June 27, 2026
Marina was so kind and helpful with our kitty while we were away! She provided daily updates with multiple photos and even cleaned our cat’s ear as she is experiencing a chronic ear infection. Definitely reccomend Marina if you are looking for a reliable and communicative cat sitter!
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Alexis
August 25, 2025
Marina was a great cat sitter! She listened and followed all instructions and was good at dealing with my sometimes temperamental cat. She sent pictures and videos for updates as well. Will definitely use her again!
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Allison
August 19, 2024
Marina did great with our cat! Our cat tends to get up to mischief if not given enough attention while we're out, but we were very happy to come home to a home without broken cups knocked to the ground! Marina came at a consistent time each day which was great for our cat who does not like to have a later than usual breakfast. Marina also provided great updates and pictures and helped us feel at ease while we were away!
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Hung
June 30, 2025
Marina was a great catsitter! She was great giving pills to my cat Broadway as well as cleaning up unexpected messes. She gave daily reports after each visit with pictures!
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Christine
June 8, 2025
Marina was great with my kitty who is usually pretty shy around strangers! I was surprised at how my cat came out of hiding so quickly and would let Marina pet her and play with her, and Marina's updates were always super informative and included great pictures! I would definitely book with Marina again!
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Emma
November 12, 2024
Marina was a fantastic sitter and sent great updates every morning with lots of photos and videos of my sweet, skittish little one. Highly recommend her to anyone!
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Drop in visits rates
Marina's is 40%
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
Marina's holiday surcharge is 40%.
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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.
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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 $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!
Rating breakdown
Elizabeth
June 27, 2026
Marina was so kind and helpful with our kitty while we were away! She provided daily updates with multiple photos and even cleaned our cat’s ear as she is experiencing a chronic ear infection. Definitely reccomend Marina if you are looking for a reliable and communicative cat sitter!
Alexis
August 25, 2025
Marina was a great cat sitter! She listened and followed all instructions and was good at dealing with my sometimes temperamental cat. She sent pictures and videos for updates as well. Will definitely use her again!
Allison
August 19, 2024
Marina did great with our cat! Our cat tends to get up to mischief if not given enough attention while we're out, but we were very happy to come home to a home without broken cups knocked to the ground! Marina came at a consistent time each day which was great for our cat who does not like to have a later than usual breakfast. Marina also provided great updates and pictures and helped us feel at ease while we were away!
Hung
June 30, 2025
Marina was a great catsitter! She was great giving pills to my cat Broadway as well as cleaning up unexpected messes. She gave daily reports after each visit with pictures!
Christine
June 8, 2025
Marina was great with my kitty who is usually pretty shy around strangers! I was surprised at how my cat came out of hiding so quickly and would let Marina pet her and play with her, and Marina's updates were always super informative and included great pictures! I would definitely book with Marina again!
Emma
November 12, 2024
Marina was a fantastic sitter and sent great updates every morning with lots of photos and videos of my sweet, skittish little one. Highly recommend her to anyone!
Hannah
May 15, 2024
Marina was great for our second experience with her!! I felt at ease knowing that someone who knows Goose and who he enjoys was coming to spend time with him. He is visibly less stressed when we return after Marina hanging out with him vs someone just popping in. Her updates always include several pictures and videos that capture his personality and she does a great job navigating his moments of overexcitment that can end in a bite. She went above and beyond and brought in a package for us which is much appreciated! I no longer lose sleep on vacation thinking about Goose because I know he is well cared for.
Lauren
January 3, 2024
Marina was great! Both of our cats warmed up to her instantly and it was clear from her updates that they felt comfortable with her the whole time. She sent great pictures, videos, and updates every day. We were so glad to have our boys so well cared for while we were gone!
Shannon
November 27, 2023
Marina was a great cat sitter who charmed my shy and stand-offish cat. She was great with sending photos, videos and updates. I felt comfortable being gone knowing that she was checking in on my kitty.
Alissa
December 28, 2024
Marina was fantastic with our kitty when we were away for a week. She sent us the best videos and photos that made us feel much better about leaving our kitty home.
Kylie
April 10, 2024
Marina is awesome! She charmed my stranger-shy cat on the very first day and gave great updates. She was also very responsive and thorough!
Eva
November 21, 2025
Marina was super easy to work with. communication was great. She sent pictures and videos and Pretzel was an immediate fan of hers. I will absolutely ask her to take care of Pretzel again should the need arise!
Jane-Carlton
June 13, 2026
Marina was prompt, communicative, and professional. She took great care of Ivy (who loved her and didn’t want her to leave)! Thanks again!!
Eva
December 21, 2025
great follow up reservation with Marina! Pretzel really likes her. Marina also sent great portrait photos of Pretzel 😻
Anna
December 1, 2024
We've been using Marina for about a year now and she's always fantastic. Our cats really seem to respond well to her, even though they both can be on the shy side sometimes.
Manami
June 18, 2025
Marina was wonderful. She’s a great pet sitter who played happily with my cat and did everything exactly as I asked. I will definitely ask her again for my next trip.
Libby
July 6, 2026
Jane-Carlton
July 6, 2026
Ashley
April 26, 2026
Ashley
March 22, 2026
Eva
February 26, 2026
Ashley
February 18, 2026
Eva
January 24, 2026
Again, a great experience with Marina. she took great care of Pretzel and Pretzel definitely enjoyed all the playing.
Ashley
January 12, 2026
Marina is awesome! Super responsive as always and sends great updates with lot of photos and videos. Thanks again!
Simon
January 1, 2026
Ashley
October 14, 2025
Marina is always very communicative and takes great care of kitty!
Alexis
September 24, 2025
Emma
July 27, 2025
Emma
July 8, 2025
Emma
July 7, 2025
Great experience with Marina! She was so nice and provided regular updates and photos that gave us peace of mind while we were away. Will be booking again soon and highly recommend her services!
Rachel
June 23, 2025
we had an excellent experience with Marina. She was great to our cat, very communicative, and thoughtful with following the instructions we discussed.
Leslie
June 17, 2025
Emma
June 6, 2025
Emma
May 28, 2025
Ashley
March 22, 2025
Michelle
January 22, 2025
Marina is lovely to work with and sends wonderful updates! Took good care of our kitty.
Claire
January 17, 2025
Kelly
December 30, 2024
Amelie
December 18, 2024
Marissa
December 14, 2024
Amelie
December 1, 2024
Aislinn
November 19, 2024
Excellent & reliable!
Dylan
November 15, 2024
Marina was great. Lots of photos and timely updates. Super easy will absolutely use her services again.
Kylie
October 2, 2024
Michelle
September 4, 2024
Marissa
September 4, 2024
Lauren
August 18, 2024
Guillermo
June 22, 2024
Anna
March 30, 2024
Hannah
February 18, 2024
Alexis
February 3, 2024
marina was wonderful! communicative and capable. will book with her again.
Anna
December 30, 2023
Lauren
December 27, 2023
Sarah
November 27, 2023
Marina took great care of our kitty when we need someone last-minute over Thanksgiving. Highly recommend!
Meowtel
August 10, 2023
Marina is a cat sitter in the Somerville area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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