I'm Karalyne

Karalyne's Reliable And Patient Cat Care

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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Karalyne is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Karalyne's Reliable And Patient Cat Care

I'm Karalyne

Cat Sitting in New York, NY

Hi! My name is Karalyne and I grew up with six cats with many, many personalities: outgoing, shy, anxious, affectionate, independent, fiesty…you name it.

I know that being patient and earning your cat’s trust up front are incredibly important to keeping them stress-free while you are away.

I have experience giving medicine, separating siblings during mealtime, accommodating multiple diets, and even ta...
Hi! My name is Karalyne and I grew up with six cats with many, many personalities: outgoing, shy, anxious, affectionate, independent, fiesty…you name it.

I know that being patient and earning your cat’s trust up front are incredibly important to keeping them stress-free while you are away.

I have experience giving medicine, separating siblings during mealtime, accommodating multiple diets, and even taking care of a cat with a broken arm.

I’d love to know your cats typical behaviors and favorite scratch spots, toys, and treats. During visit, I’ll refresh food and water, scoop and/or change litter box, administer medicine if needed, have a bit of social time if wanted, and then send you an update with pictures.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and I’d love to get to know your feline:)

Learn More About Karalyne

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love a cat’s personality starting to come out more and more each visit. I respect that their trust has to be earned, and that’s why they are amazing.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My family in Nashville has five cats! Their names are Emily, Theodore, Tonya, Cosette, and Claire, but they go by Amelia, Theepy Deepy, Ton Ton, Coco Puff, and Clairabeaufiful, respectively.

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

I like to meet them on their level by sitting on the ground, cross-legged to become less intimidating. I always follow their lead and let them approach me if they want.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Danqing

Danqing

This month

My sweet, shy cat Argo has CKD, and right before our trip, she was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and needed urgent medication twice a day. Karalyne didn’t hesitate at all to take this on. She patiently gave our kitty three different medications and kept everything very organized. The medications had strict timing requirements, including some that needed to be given before meals and others during meals, and she handled everything perfectly. I’m also very grateful for how flexible and accommodating she was with my changing instructions. We really appreciate the wonderful care she gave our kitty.

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David

David

July 28, 2026

Karalyne was the best sitter I’ve had on meowtel! Her updates via messages and photos were consistent and timely, plus our communication was smooth and my instructions were followed and then some. I will always look to reserve with Karalyne first whenever I need a sitter. I hope she doesn’t get too busy!

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Danqing

Danqing

This week

When I got home, my kitten was lively and energetic, her fur was smooth and she looked very happy and content. I was able to truly enjoy my trip because she took such good and efficient care of my kitten every day. Thank you so much for taking such great care of her!

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Cat

Cat

July 27, 2026

Karalyne was the best with my two kittens! provided photos and updates everyday. I would definitely have her watch my cats again.

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Danqing

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Michael

Michael

This month

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$25.00 / 20min
$37.00 / 45min
$48.00 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

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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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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