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I'm Polina

A cat sitter in New York, NY

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
11 REVIEWS

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

Greetings! I am Polina, and it would be my utmost joy to take care of your beloved feline companion. Cats have been an integral part of my life for more than 10 years. Myself I had 3 cats: charming Russian Blue and two delightful yard cats (16, 5 and 3 years old).   I saw them growing, maturing and aging. I know them happy, I know them sad, I love their zoomies and silence presence. I am offering a wide range of care, from the everyday tasks of feeding, and engaging in playful activities, to more intricate procedures, like admi...

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

I assume I was looking after cats here and there since my school years. I had 3 cats myself, helped my friends with their pets during the holidays. Since 2022 my experience became more official as I was volunteering in a cat rescue center. During this time I built the structure of the cat care routines, learned to handle the most timid and difficult cats that never knew home. It was a great time of expanding my cat knowledge.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Communication with cats is the best part of this job. They are elegant, graceful, original, funny and absolutely adorable. Being around is and making them contented and happy.. I become happier at these moments 😆🐾

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Oh, yes! I have had kitties since I was 14. At different times I had 1 to 3 cats. My eldest, Max, was a beautiful, gentle and timid Russian blue cat. We were true friends till the very end. He died at the age of 16. My second beloved baby gave me brightest moments of joy and happiness and shaped my final love and passion for cats. Solomon was found on the parking immediately adopted. He concurred my heart with the best character and the most fluffy paws. My youngest lady Mara (former stray kitten, adopted from the village) trained me to love tricky and independent cat type. Her grace, energy and funny manners fulfill my father’s house.

Polina's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Rachael

Polina has done a great job taking care of our kitties. She played a game with them that I showed her that is specific to them. She let me know when she would be going and sent photos and good communication after. We are happy to have her to hang out with our girls.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 29, 2024
Akinaru

Polina took care of changing food/water as well as cleaning the toilet for two days for my cats. It was very thorough, and in particular the toilets were really clean! Photos she took were nice too, and she gave my Sun some treats, which is wonderful. Reports were detailed too. I'd love to ask her help again!

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 24, 2024
Stacy

Polina is such a wonderful caretaker- so thoughtful and considerate of Lucy and incredibly communicative.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 20, 2024
Eric

Polina was amazing! Very responsive and great with my cat!

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September 6, 2024
Stacy

Polina is the best - so communicative and warm, she clearly has a lot of experience and understanding of cats. She’s a real pro. Highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 3, 2024
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Polina's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

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 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.

Christmas is coming up soon (December 25th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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 $35.00. 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.

Purrr-Mao
5.00 • 11 reviewsFrom $35.00