I'm Payton
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I'm Payton
Cat Sitting in New York, NY
I am pursuing a career in acting, supply chain, and now cat sitting! I have fostered kittens before in college. Your cat’s safety, happiness, and comfort is my top priority! ... Hi! My name is Payton, and this is Payton’s Paws! I have always been a cat and kitty lover! I grew up with a blonde/cream Maine Coon that I named Kitty as a kid! (How original I know!)
I am pursuing a career in acting, supply chain, and now cat sitting! I have fostered kittens before in college. Your cat’s safety, happiness, and comfort is my top priority!
I follow instructions very clearly and will always send pictures and videos of your cat! While you are away, your cat will be treated with the upmost respect and care as if they were my own.
If you have any questions, please reach out! I am more than open to have a meet and greet with you and your cat beforehand to review routines and boundaries. Thanks!
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love playing with cats and getting to meet all different kinds of cats! Cat Sitting is fun because you get to experience all different types of cats and cat personalities!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I like to meet in person before you take your trip! You would meet and get to know a babysitter beforehand for your kids, so let’s do the same for our fur babies! I will learn your cat’s routines and preferences.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
With cats that are timid and anxious, I would never try to add to their anxiety. I would never overstimulate them by trying hard to play with them. Instead, I would let them open up and come to me.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Payton is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Service Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Payton's is 5%
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
Payton's holiday surcharge is 5%.
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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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