I'm Sarah
Sarah The Kitty Charmer
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Sarah is experienced with 1 type of medications
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I'm Sarah
Cat Sitting in New York, NY
My own sweet kitty, Willow, is very much on the shy side and it took a lot of time initially to gain her trust, so I know all about how that goes. I have also taken care of many other shy cats and find that with time, patience, and a calm, quiet, soothing presence, great friendships can be formed. I will meet your kitties on their terms and not push them into any interactions, but I do love to encourage playtime if they are game!
Update: I am no longer at my day job and can do morning visits during weekdays again!!
I live in Washington Heights, so uptown clients are ideal, but am happy to travel to you via the subway if you are in Manhattan (I am no longer accepting new clients in Brooklyn)! Let me know where you are and I’ll see if we can make it work.
Please reach out to me, and we can discuss your needs!
Learn More About Sarah
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I genuinely adore cats, and am constantly learning from and about them! They really do have such distinct personalities. For me, there is no greater honor than winning the acceptance/trust/love of a cat!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
The beautiful tuxedo kitty in my photos is my darling Willow.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I would say to find someone who seems calm, attentive, and above all responsible, and also is just pleasant to interact with.
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am! One of the upsides of not usually going anywhere for Thanksgiving or Christmas is getting to spend the holidays with lots of sweet kitties!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I try to be as gentle and soothing as possible, and give them whatever time and space they may need to get accustomed to my presence. Silence and stillness alone can do a lot in helping a shy kitty feel more comfortable initially approaching me!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Sarah is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Lisa
September 25, 2025
once again, Sarah helped care for my three cats so much that they ignored me when I got home! The true sign of a cat whisperer!
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Lily
July 15, 2025
Sarah did a great job! My cat is usually very shy and anxious around strangers but she came out for Sarah. Sarah also did a great job communicating before my trip and during each visit and I felt very comfortable leaving my cat under her care. Thanks so much!
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Sharon
April 18, 2025
Sarah kept us updated with many pictures and detailed descriptions of how the girls were doing every day for a week. I definitely will book again!
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Catherine
September 29, 2025
Sarah was fantastic with our geriatric cats! She communicated well and provided great pictures of our fur babies! I would gladly use her again if the situation arises. I can tell my babies were very well taken care of!
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Jennifer
July 1, 2025
It was a great relief to have Sarah taking care of our scaredy cat while we were away. She did everything we asked, sent regular updates and pictures and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know our kitty. Sarah is also kind and professional. I highly recommend her. Thank you Sarah!
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Elizabeth
April 13, 2025
Unfortunately, I honestly don’t know if I could recommend Sarah as a cat sitter. She was very responsive and brought in my packages which was very nice of her. On the other hand, almost every day the updates she sent me were from my own bed. Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but a stranger laying (yes, laying down) on my bed with their outside clothes on and potentially shoes makes me uncomfortable, but she was taking care of my cat and had full access to my home so I didn’t feel comfortable saying anything. Additionally, I came home (1 day after her last day of care) to completely empty food and water bowls. I always leave a second big bowl of food and of water out when I travel—that I explicitly told her about, sharing that I worry my cat will not have access to what he needs—and those were empty and bone dry as well. Finally, his litter was everywhere when I returned, not a huge deal, but it was much more than would just be from him jumping from his box. She was observant of my cat and that he had thrown up mid way through my travels which I appreciate, but the lack of boundaries and coming home to 4 completely empty bowls where food and water should be was quite shocking to me. I had never truly felt the need to get a pet camera and monitor my cat’s care while I was away until now.
Read moreResponse from Sarah
I am so sorry you weren’t completely happy with my work, this is honestly my first ever negative review so I’m a little surprised! Will send you a message now.
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Drop in visits rates
Sarah's is 30%
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
Sarah's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Drop in visits rates
Sarah's is 30%
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
Sarah's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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 $29.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Lisa
September 25, 2025
once again, Sarah helped care for my three cats so much that they ignored me when I got home! The true sign of a cat whisperer!
Lily
July 15, 2025
Sarah did a great job! My cat is usually very shy and anxious around strangers but she came out for Sarah. Sarah also did a great job communicating before my trip and during each visit and I felt very comfortable leaving my cat under her care. Thanks so much!
Sharon
April 18, 2025
Sarah kept us updated with many pictures and detailed descriptions of how the girls were doing every day for a week. I definitely will book again!
Catherine
September 29, 2025
Sarah was fantastic with our geriatric cats! She communicated well and provided great pictures of our fur babies! I would gladly use her again if the situation arises. I can tell my babies were very well taken care of!
Jennifer
July 1, 2025
It was a great relief to have Sarah taking care of our scaredy cat while we were away. She did everything we asked, sent regular updates and pictures and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know our kitty. Sarah is also kind and professional. I highly recommend her. Thank you Sarah!
Elizabeth
April 13, 2025
Unfortunately, I honestly don’t know if I could recommend Sarah as a cat sitter. She was very responsive and brought in my packages which was very nice of her. On the other hand, almost every day the updates she sent me were from my own bed. Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but a stranger laying (yes, laying down) on my bed with their outside clothes on and potentially shoes makes me uncomfortable, but she was taking care of my cat and had full access to my home so I didn’t feel comfortable saying anything. Additionally, I came home (1 day after her last day of care) to completely empty food and water bowls. I always leave a second big bowl of food and of water out when I travel—that I explicitly told her about, sharing that I worry my cat will not have access to what he needs—and those were empty and bone dry as well. Finally, his litter was everywhere when I returned, not a huge deal, but it was much more than would just be from him jumping from his box. She was observant of my cat and that he had thrown up mid way through my travels which I appreciate, but the lack of boundaries and coming home to 4 completely empty bowls where food and water should be was quite shocking to me. I had never truly felt the need to get a pet camera and monitor my cat’s care while I was away until now.
Response from Sarah
I am so sorry you weren’t completely happy with my work, this is honestly my first ever negative review so I’m a little surprised! Will send you a message now.
Camille
October 28, 2024
Sarah was incredible!! My two boys absolutely loved her 😻. She was able to get my shy guy, Meatball, to come out of his shell and made sure he got equal loving, scritches, and treats as his more social brother. Sarah sent amazing photos and gave me super thorough updates. I would HIGHLY recommend booking Sarah to sit your fur children.
Ken
August 10, 2024
Sarah is Kushka's regular sitter - she takes good care of him, genuinely enjoys his company, takes great photos, swift and clear in communicating with us, and ensures our home is safe and secure when she leaves. He's a lot happier when we come back!
Perrie
July 20, 2024
Sarah is so great! She was extremely prompt and thorough with communication, and she took wonderful care of my cat while I was away. She was very reliable and sent me detailed updates with lots of photos after every visit. I look forward to reserving with her again soon!
Sharon
December 15, 2025
This is our third time booking with Sarah and I couldn’t be happier with her care for our two cats! She gives ample updates with many pictures and clearly loves what she does. We will definitely be booking with Sarah again!
Margaret
August 14, 2024
Sarah was great with my extremely shy cat -- he took to her in a way he's never done with anyone else, and I was able to rest very assured he was in great hands throughout the duration of my vacation. Thank you Sarah!!
Kethryn
October 27, 2024
Sarah was a wonderful cat sitter, she charmed all three of my kitties into loving and feeling safe with her! I was especially worried about my timid boy, but he took to her right away! She was very responsive and helped relieve a lot of my stress while I was away. Couldn’t have asked for anyone better!
Katy
September 16, 2024
Sarah made sure to send us daily updates of her time with Oohma, showing cute photos and updates. She was so good with Oohma who doesn’t always like new people :)
Kristen
September 5, 2024
Sarah was amazing with updates and photos while we were away - we felt so reassured she was taking great care of our kitties, giving them care and attention in the ways that worked for each of them! She even went above and beyond when we realized we forgot to water our plants. Very kind and trustworthy :)
Elizabeth
August 14, 2024
Sarah was absolutely terrific. Our cats loved playing with her and she even brought the shyest one out of her shell. I look forward to working with her again.
Alex
May 20, 2024
My cat is usually very shy but got comfortable around Sarah immediately. She's consistent with pictures and updates so I look forward to working with Sarah again since I know my cat will be in good hands!
Jenna
February 23, 2024
This was the second time we had Sarah come take care of our cat, and just as during her first time caring for him, she stayed in close communication with updates. She was so patient with him through his grumpy phase, and somehow convinced him to play with her and to flop over belly up! She always made sure to double-check that he had what he needed. We came home a week later to a happy cat and clean apartment!
David
April 11, 2023
Sarah is terrific, the model of what a cat sitter should be. Of course she did all the basic things perfectly: fed them correctly, cleaned the litter, played with them when they were in the mood, and sent me timely and detailed descriptions of how they were doing, all with photographs. But, on top of this, she gave me very good advice on how to improve their diet, the superiority of certain implements for litter cleaning to the ones I have, etc. The truth is that after years of cat-sitting and reading a vast amount of material on the care of domestic felines, Sarah has become a cat expert. An additional point: beyond her thoroughness and knowledge, the thing that really impressed was Sarah's ability to befriend my two cats. This wasn't easy -- one of them is extremely wary of new people and usually hides in a closet when I'm gone, and the other can be a little aggressive with strangers including new cat sitters. Yet, on the very first day Sarah sent me a photo of the two cats, sitting together (something they never do with me) and watching her with quiet curiosity. By the next day, Sarah and my cats and become friends. And when, after 5 days, I arrived home, I found both cats calm and less stressed than they ever have been before after my trips. In sum, Sarah is not your ordinary cat sitter. I can’t imagine I would rather have caring for Gertie and Gus when I’m away.
Anisha
February 22, 2025
This was my first time leaving my cat alone, and Sarah gave me so much peace of mind! She was also attentive to the small details about my space and cat care routine :) wil l definetely book with her next time :)
Myra
August 5, 2024
Sarah took perfect care of my two cats and one is very shy. She send great photos and updates and handled every detail.
Marian
July 29, 2024
Sarah did a great job taking care of our cat! She was very responsive on the app and sent plenty of detailed updates to us. She took the time to do a meet and greet in person and asked great questions. Would definitely use her again!
Courtney
July 22, 2024
I highly recommend Sarah. She takes wonderful pictures and gives lots of cuddles. Sarah is kind and loving with your kitties and I felt safe and secure being away while she was watching them. I will for sure book with her again.
Jenna
January 15, 2024
Sarah took fantastic care of our 8-year-old kitty and kept him great company while we were away. She sent us detailed updates and photos and clearly managed to befriend our shy-at-first guy! We would absolutely ask her back again. 😻
Jeanne
September 23, 2024
Sarah is indeed a kitty charmer! Our shy kitty has warmed up to her really quickly! I feel like our cat really looks forward to having Sarah care for her whenever we leave.
Ken
February 26, 2024
Sarah was great. Good and conscientious communicator. And the cat was in a good mood after my return. Usually he scolds and complains after we're gone for a few days, but this time it was like, "Hey, I got a great new staff person, so maybe I'll reduce your hours!"
Sydney
January 3, 2024
Sarah was amazing with our cats! She sent detailed updates and went above and beyond with their care. I felt complete comfort while I was gone for over a week that the cats not only were healthy and happy, but thriving! We would absolutely book Sarah again - thank you!
Molly
December 4, 2025
Sarah was extremely communicative, followed the instructions exactly (and asked all of the right questions), and sent plenty of photos! My kitty was super happy when I got home. She was well taken care of which was so great for my peace of mind! I appreciated working with Sarah and look forward to booking with her again!
Anisha
September 30, 2025
this was my second time booking with Sarah, and it was a delight! my cat was so well taken care of and loved and Sarah is also a great communicator. highly recommend
Kate
December 26, 2023
Sarah did an awesome job with our girls and even got our very shy Bree to come out for some pats! Everything looked perfect when we got home and the girls are already relaxed, which shows how comfortable she made them feel! She's also great at responding and sending photos etc. Would highly recommend!
Anahita
January 9, 2026
Sarah is an exceptional cat sitter. Her energy and care for the pets she sits is unmatched! My extremely shy kitty felt comfortable and safe around her. Sarah is also very communicative and follows instructions well. 10/10 would book again!
Anahita
March 4, 2026
Sarah is amazing! very communicative, follows instructions well, and makes sure my shy kitty has the space and patience needed to open up! love to book Sarah
Adrienne
December 2, 2024
Sarah was very communicative and caring. She was able to connect with my shy kitty. I felt very comfortable with him in her hands.
Kristen
January 1, 2026
Sarah as always was wonderful to our cats. She was also timely, responsible and made it out every day - even with supremely bad weather the entire time we were gone. We highly recommend her and will be booking her as long as she will let us!
Jennifer
December 28, 2024
Sarah was amazing! She made me feel at ease while I was away. She’s very detail oriented, follows instructions and very pleasant and professional. I would definitely hire Sarah again to take care of my cats.
Kate
November 18, 2025
Sarah’s the best! I always try to book her because my cat loves her :) Lots of pictures and updates. I hate leaving my cat, but when I do, it feels great to know she’s in loving hands.
Eleanor
August 12, 2024
Sarah was awesome. My cat can be really tricky and Sarah was super persistent and patient with her. She was very understanding of my cat’s behavioral issues and super communicative with me, always providing updates. I’d definitely recommend Sarah for all your kitty’s needs.
Jeanne
June 12, 2024
Sarah was a great cat-caregiver to our shy kitty. We were out of the country for close to 2 weeks and I wanted to make sure our cat had a wonderful and responsible caregiver during our absence. Sarah was that person! She was detail oriented, sent us specific updates, and most importantly, she sent us photos showing our kitty having a good time. She even took care of our packages and mail! We are looking forward to having Sarah back!
Lisa
August 5, 2025
exceptional care and thoughtfulness! sarah exceeded my expectations and I will absolutely ask her to take care of my three kitties again. I would give her ten stars if I could.
Emily
January 22, 2025
Sarah was awesome with our shy little cat! Total peace of mind while we were away. It was our first time using Meowtel and she made it a very positive experience.
Jeanne
September 23, 2024
We have booked Sarah multiple times for when we go on extended trips and our kitty needs care. Sarah is an excellent caregiver and our kitty likes her a lot and seems very happy with her. We look forward to having Sarah back!
Emily
July 7, 2024
My kitten and I could NOT have had a better experience than we had with Sarah! She was so sweet, attentive, thoughtful, and for me as a pet parent it really meant a lot to feel like she genuinely cared about her work and was truly bonding with my kitten 🥰!! I will definitely be calling on her in the future and she’s a fantastic cat sitter whom i would recommend to anyone!
Devin
May 25, 2024
Sarah was fantastic and took great care of our cat. She was very response and sent in-depth updates each day. Would highly recommend and we'll definitely be using her in the future.
Sydney
December 2, 2024
Our third time having Sarah watch our two kitties and we are so pleased! The cats seemed so happy and were thrilled with the attention they got. They haven’t been left alone for an extended trip in almost a year but they did great with Sarah’s care.
Ana
January 4, 2026
Sarah is incredible. She took such good care of our two cats and always provided the best, timely updates. 100% recommend her and will for sure reach out to her again next time we need a sitter.
Kate
April 19, 2025
I’ve used Sarah twice now and she is always so thoughtful. Great pics and updates. She genuinely cares and made my cat feel loved. Will definitely book her again!
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John
March 8, 2026
Larry
February 28, 2026
Camille
February 16, 2026
Brendan
February 9, 2026
Debra
January 13, 2026
Anisha
January 11, 2026
Anisha
January 3, 2026
Larry
January 1, 2026
Kristen
December 16, 2025
Sarah is wonderful and our cats LOVE her! Happy repeat customers here :)
Connor
December 16, 2025
Jeanne
December 14, 2025
Samuel
December 3, 2025
Courtney
November 30, 2025
Sydney
November 29, 2025
Another great sitting from Sarah! Sarah is attentive and loving to our cats, and a wonderful communicator.
Lily
November 28, 2025
Lisa
November 18, 2025
Sydney
November 17, 2025
Lisa
November 12, 2025
Anisha
November 12, 2025
Lily
November 12, 2025
Great as always! Sarah goes above and beyond when watching my cat.
Camille
October 31, 2025
Sharon
October 14, 2025
Camille
October 12, 2025
Kristen
October 7, 2025
Sarah is so sweet and kind to our cats - super reliable and we just love her. Highly recommended!!
Emily
October 7, 2025
Adrienne
October 6, 2025
Etreta
October 2, 2025
Rachel
September 23, 2025
Sydney
September 20, 2025
Sarah is so great with our cats! Our go to sitter who always makes sure they’re taken care of when we’re out of town.
Camille
September 18, 2025
Kristen
September 12, 2025
Sarah was, as usual, AMAZING - super reliable, our kittoze lover her and we will be calling her again for sure.
Dan
September 5, 2025
Emily
August 17, 2025
Tal
August 16, 2025
Sarah was very friendly and communicative, the cats felt great with her and we were completely calm for our whole trip. Highly recommended!
Dan
August 16, 2025
Kristen
July 28, 2025
Sarah is absolutely lovely. She's totally reliable, super responsive and our cats love her!
Sydney
July 28, 2025
Ana
July 27, 2025
Sarah was very communicative and flexible. She also sent very detailed updates with great photos - will for sure reach out to her next time we need a sitter for our two cats. Highly recommend her!
Kathryn
July 23, 2025
Courtney
July 22, 2025
Meg
July 20, 2025
Connor
July 18, 2025
Kathryn
July 16, 2025
Connor
July 9, 2025
she took great care of our cats!
Joanna
July 7, 2025
Sarah is a fantastic sitter - organized, punctual, warm, communicative, and she loves cats!
Vicki
July 4, 2025
Sarah was great and patient with my cat
Dan
July 1, 2025
Sarah is extremely professional and reliable
Megan
May 18, 2025
Juanita
April 25, 2025
Camille
March 18, 2025
Ronald
March 15, 2025
Sarah stepped up at the last minute to help use. Much appreciated and the cats seemed satisfied, although it is always hard to tell with them. Thanks.
Emily
March 7, 2025
Megan
March 2, 2025
Sarah was great with my 2 shy cats! She is very communicative and quick to response. Would absolutely recommend her!
Juanita
March 1, 2025
Brendan
February 24, 2025
Alex
February 3, 2025
Sydney
February 2, 2025
Conor
January 26, 2025
Juanita
January 6, 2025
Sydney
January 3, 2025
Dee
January 3, 2025
Margaret
December 30, 2024
Alexis
December 28, 2024
Brendan
December 27, 2024
Brendan
October 28, 2024
Juanita
October 22, 2024
Kate
October 20, 2024
Kimberly
September 15, 2024
Dan
September 3, 2024
Sarah was a great caretaker! she was extremely responsive and sent lots of photos/updates. would definitely use her again in the future!
Larry
September 3, 2024
Sarah was a great sitter — very communicative and caring. We would definitely use her again.
Emily
August 29, 2024
Sarah is amazing! So happy to connect with her, she took great care of our shy girl. Looking forward to working with Sarah again.
Natalia
August 12, 2024
Natalia
July 29, 2024
Linc
July 26, 2024
Devin
June 30, 2024
we’ve used Sarah a handful of times and she is the perfect cat sitter. always on time, provides great updates and takes great care of our cat.
Priscilla
June 28, 2024
Alex
June 27, 2024
Devin
June 2, 2024
Priscilla
May 23, 2024
Priscilla
February 28, 2024
Sydney
February 12, 2024
Kathryn
December 30, 2023
Emily
December 29, 2023
Priscilla
December 27, 2023
Sarah was amazing with my shy cat!! She was so great and responded to messages quickly :)
Meowtel
February 10, 2023
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