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I'm Polina

A cat sitter in New York, NY

5.00/5.00
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23 REVIEWS

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

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Learn More About Polina

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.

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

Starting a new partnership is a lot about gathering information. On my meeting greets I focus on how You take care of your baby cat, what is the daily routine. So I ask a lot of organizational aspects and questions about feeding, litter box, toys, any specific preferences, how it is better to interact with your cat, gather emergency contacts. All this helps to reduce stress and anxiety during your absence. Plus, I try to make first communication steps with a kitty to be sure that he or she is ok with my presence on their territory and get familiar with my smell.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

Cats are curious creatures, so it is very important to be attentive with doors and windows. Hot weather during the summer requires some extra AC adjustment. Every cat is an individual and has its own habits. But some passions are not safe (even though have a lot of fun). Rubber band, for example, should not be left unattended as it can cause bowel obstruction as well as other tiny “toys” from human belongings. Food should be taken seriously - no unauthorized treats as you never know what can cause an unhappy stomach. And the last, but not the least, I search for mood and behavior changes to be sure that the tail is healthy.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am pretty often available during the holidays. We can always discuss possibilities.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Laser! Most of kitties absolutely love it. Try it, if you have not yet! Feather toys would be probably my second choice. Plus, cats are very creative😊 they enjoy pens, hair bands and a lot of rustling stuff..

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

As we are all different so do our pets. And I respect that. So sometimes when I meet spicy cats I do not rush to the direct contact. Giving some time and space, using soft voice and smooth movements usually brings results and helps to build the trust with them. Also knowing and doing what the cat parent usually does helps to earn some points in their eyes.

Polina's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Jessica

This was my second time using Polina when I was out of town. I was gone for 4 nights this time and felt really bad about leaving my cat alone. Polina was amazing- she played with my cat - laser, throwing treats, string toy, cat tv, music! She sent me videos and pictures along with detailed notes about her appetite and litter box. I will absolutely use Polina again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 17, 2025
Jessica

Polina went above and beyond expectations. She manages to be professional and affectionate at the same time. My cat is very shy and I wasn’t sure Polina would even see her so I was extremely excited to get multiple videos and pictures of them playing. I hate spending the night away from my cat, but knowing Polina was there to keep her company made me feel much more at ease. I highly recommend asking Polina to cat sit for you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 23, 2025
Thea

Polina is the best cat sitter I have ever worked with!! She was incredibly detail oriented, and went above and beyond with updates. I'll be calling here again very soon.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
February 1, 2025
Natalie

Polina is an amazing sitter for my kitty! she’s gone above and beyond and always sends great updates and pics. I highly recommend her :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 6, 2025
Ari

Polina is one of the best cat sitters we have had to-date! she was very communicative and sent helpful updates and great photos / videos. My cat is typically pretty shy but really took a liking to Polina. I will definitely continue to book Polina to watch my cat and would highly recommend her to anyone I know.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2024
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 with drop-in visits
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 with drop-in visits
October 24, 2024
Stacy

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 20, 2024
Eric

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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 with drop-in visits
September 3, 2024
Nina

Polina was great! I really felt like my cat was in good hands. she was attentive to his needs. Kept my home clean. I felt 100% secure that everything would go well and it did. i would absolutely recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 26, 2024
Meowtel

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

July 31, 2024
Gillian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 5, 2025
Natalie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 24, 2025
Natalie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 24, 2025
Lila

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 31, 2025
Ari

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 20, 2025
Natalie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 23, 2025
Nicole

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2025
Natalie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 12, 2024
Rachael

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2024
Natalie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 17, 2024
Aine

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2024

Polina's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $50.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $100.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Polina's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Polina's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.00 / 20min $48.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
  • Polina's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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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.

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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 $32.00. 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 • 23 reviews • From $35.00