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I'm Kathleen

A cat sitter in New York, NY

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

Cat sitting was actually one of my first jobs as a tween (along with being a library page!). Honestly a bookish middle schooler is the ideal cat sitter - I’d play with the cat, and then sit and read with them all afternoon. As of the past few years I mostly work from home, and I don’t travel like I used to, so I’ve become a reliable resource for neighbors who might need emergency cat care. I’ve looked after shy single cats, raucous brother cats, cats who don’t like to eat alone, cats who *only* dine alone… truly, feline life is a rich tapestry.

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

At a meet-and-greet, along with the basics (feeding schedule, litter box, water), I like to get a rundown of what a cat is most likely to respond to (toys? Treats? Watching taxicabs out the window?) —and their favorite hiding places. I find that most cats will come out to at least see what’s going on with this interloper who’s here delivering their food, but for the cats who are deeply stranger-averse it’s reassuring to at least get a glimpse of them, even if they decline to come out until I’m gone! I also take notes on management strategies like lick mats, swaddling for meds if that’s how you do it, and grooming requests and preferences. Obviously a cat may behave very differently with a sitter compared to their beloved family, but knowing what their normal days are like makes a good template to aim for.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Personally I think the cat dancer is an incredible toy - it’s so simple, and something in the bounce of the wire is deeply satisfying - but overall I’d probably say a wand toy with feathers. A lot of cats seem to appreciate the plausible deniability of “I’m not playing with some *human*, I’m stalking a birdie in the air!” And I’m fine with that. My own cats have loved them (although my late cat Oscar preferred watching me make the bird fly, not actually hunting it himself…) and a cat who doesn’t know me well yet can still have a rich play session with a wand toy.

Kathleen's Reviews

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Amy

Kathleen is always my first choice for cat sitting - she takes great care of them, is communicative about how they are doing (photos, texts, videos as requested), and they are always happy to see her when she returns for another gig. Additionally, I know she has a lot of experience with pill administration and other senior cat needs - while I have not needed this, it's a great comfort knowing she has this expertise if needed at a future date.

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David

David

Kathleen is a calm, loving and deeply responsible care-giver for cats (and for people too). I'd trust her with anything, and she has never let us down!

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Meowtel

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Kathleen is a background-checked cat sitter in the New York area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

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Kathleen's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.00 / 20min $36.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Kathleen's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Kathleen's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

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

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 Meowtel Protection Plan 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.

New Year is coming up soon (January 1st). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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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 $31.00. 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.

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