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I'm Cara

A cat sitter in New York, NY

5.00/5.00
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87 REVIEWS

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Samantha

Samantha

As always, Cara went above and beyond. My cat is shy but very comfortable with her and she always send the best updates and takes wonderful care of him.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2025
Tori

Tori

Cara was an amazing catsitter! She had great attention to detail, provided in depth updates and quick responses, and was very patient and empathetic when our cat got spooked at home. I also appreciated how she was transparent with any scheduling conflicts before accepting the reservation. All around great experience with Cara!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 12, 2025
Samantha

Samantha

This was my second time with Cara and she truly went above and beyond to take care of Satan. He has serious separation anxiety and she took great care to make him feel happy and at home. Her updates are detailed and she really put me at ease about leaving him alone.

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

Gaby

Cara took incredible care of my cat Arya over the holidays. Arya had a little tummy upset and hunger strike while I was gone and Cara was a miracle worker in getting her back to her baseline. she was her normal, healthy, happy self when I got back. She truly cared for my cat like her own.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 12, 2025
Sunnysmom

Sunnysmom

i love how clara is so fast to clarify respond and work taking initiatives and of course my cat loved her. he actually was so loving since our return, seems like clara unlocked our friendly cat further. so cool. thank you

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 8, 2025
Emily

Emily

Cara is amazing! I got lots of photos and updates about my boy Oliver the whole time I was gone. 10/10 recommend Cara if she’s able to cat sit for you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Cara on Jul 15, 2025 "Thank you! I absolutely loved Oliver! Anytime!"
July 15, 2025
Samantha

Samantha

Cara took excellent care of Satan! Her updates are extremely detailed and she went above and beyond when he had some anxiety issues. Very responsive and very kind - I had no worries at all when I was gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 11, 2025
Evelyn

Evelyn

Cara is an amazing cat sitter. Super detailed update everyday and lovely photos. My cat definitely had a great time with her. Muffin is usually very angry and grumpy after I come back from a trip but this time she’s only slightly annoyed! Will definitely partner with Cara again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 5, 2024
Siobhan

Siobhan

Cara was excellent. My sweet girl does not like strangers and could be a little cranky when Cara came to take care of her but Cara took it in stride and was so sweet to her. She also provided detailed and clear updates and great photos. I would definitely ask Cara to watch my cat again when I go away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 16, 2025
Gaby

Gaby

This is my second time using Cara to watch my cat Arya for a prolonged time away and she was excellent. Cara took time to get my cat out of her shell and made sure she was eating and playing. She is incredible and I will absolutely be booking her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 5, 2025
Camryn

Camryn

As a new cat mom, I was so nervous to leave my kitty on her own for the holidays! Cara was beyond patient, communicative, and kind. Had fob issues in the beginning, and Cara was very patient with getting into the apt building. Her daily updates with plenty of pics and videos made my day! My Cher looked so content and like she was having the time of her life. Cher is very energetic, and Cara made sure to get in lots of play time! It was such a relief knowing that my kitty was in great hands while I was away - allowed me to enjoy the holidays that much more. Planning to book Cara to watch Cher for future vacations! 🤗

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Cara on Dec 31, 2023 "Thank you so much, it was an absolute joy taking care of Cher. She is the most adorable kitty. It was an all-around great experience, and I cannot wait until the next time."
December 31, 2023
Oz

Oz

Cara was great! Thorough prep visit, super friendly and caring, lots of pictures, thank you!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cara on Jul 14, 2025 "Thank you so much! Nova and Neptune are so sweet!"
July 14, 2025
Evan

Evan

Cara was fantastic! Went above and beyond for our cat while we were gone, super communicative and helpful. We will certainly be booking with Cara again and cannot speak highly enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Cara on Jul 14, 2025 "Thank you! Colby Jack has got to be the sweetest kitty! It was my pleasure!!"
July 8, 2025
Loren

Loren

Cara did a great job with our cat, Sergei. We got detailed and humorous daily updates and lots of pics. We'd hire her again in a minute.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
September 7, 2024
Alyssa

Alyssa

Cara was so helpful and flexible. My cats immediately warmed up to her and loved playing with her. Cara managed our cats differing diets well and maintained everything they needed. We had a few small issues with our automatic feeder while we were gone and Cara stepped in and helped us problem solve immediately. So thankful to have someone like Cara around to care for our kitties! We will definitely be using her again for our next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cara on Dec 31, 2023 "You were the most thorough Pet Parents. Your detailed notes were so helpful and much appreciated. I had so much fun playing with Pepper and Saffron. They are the cutest kitties."
December 28, 2023
Camille

Camille

Cara was so helpful and had a quick response time when looking for a sitter last minute! She is so bubbly and friendly and was very sweet with my Felix. I love how she talked to him and tried to play with him even though he was being a bit grumpy lol. I will book again! ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 2, 2024
Brian

Brian

Cara was amazing. She was in regular communication and it was clear our two cats really enjoyed her company! We will definitely be using her again in the future.

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

Erik

Cara was amazing to our cat S'mores and made sure that we got timely updates and photos to put us at ease while we were away! We highly recommend Cara to anyone worried about leaving their cat alone at home because she will do everything to ensure your cat feels loved and taken care of in your absence!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 2, 2025
Gaby

Gaby

Cara was yet again fabulous with my high maintenance cat Arya! Of all the cat sitters I’ve used, my cat reacts the best to Cara. She is truly phenomenal!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 12, 2025
Tina

Tina

Cara has been my cat sitter for almost 2 years now. She always provides the best updates and includes so many great pictures! I can tell my cat loves her too!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 24, 2025
Jonathan

Jonathan

Cara was very communicative, provided detailed updates, and sent a ton of photos and videos of our 2 cats. Mochi and Uni thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Camille

Camille

As usual Cara did a great job caring for my Felix and she really tries playing with him even though he can be standoffish lol… this is my second time booking her and will book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 29, 2024
Amanda

Amanda

Cara was amazing! I am so grateful to have found her and I feel so much better having to travel for work knowing Cara is looking after my cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 11, 2024
Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Meg

Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
David

David

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Alexis

Alexis

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Samantha

Samantha

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Oz

Oz

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 13, 2025
Casandra

Casandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 8, 2025
Paul

Paul

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 6, 2025
Peri

Peri

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 4, 2025
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2025
Erik

Erik

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 22, 2025
Samantha

Samantha

Perfect as always! The best updates and always makes my nervous cat feel loved.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 21, 2025
Allison

Allison

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2025
Siobhan

Siobhan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 16, 2025
David

David

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 13, 2025
Gaby

Gaby

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 5, 2025
Erik

Erik

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 28, 2025
Maegan

Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 26, 2025
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 14, 2025
Gaby

Gaby

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 9, 2025
Bo

Bo

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 6, 2025
Siobhan

Siobhan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 1, 2025
Taylor

Taylor

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2025
Erik

Erik

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 19, 2025
Camryn

Camryn

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 12, 2025
David

David

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 27, 2025
Taylor

Taylor

She did a great job taking care of our two kitties!! Thank you again, Cara!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 27, 2025
Tina

Tina

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 26, 2025
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 18, 2025
Meg

Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 12, 2025
Casandra

Casandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 24, 2025
Brian

Brian

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 14, 2025
Camille

Camille

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 10, 2025
Line

Line

Cara is simply great!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 5, 2025
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 28, 2025
Casandra

Casandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 9, 2025
David

David

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 9, 2025
Mackenzie

Mackenzie

Cara was super helpful and gave excellent detail each visit. Definitely would recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2025
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2024
Karen

Karen

Cara was wonderful! such attention to detail and always willing to cater to their little quirks ;) highly recommend. great updates and fantastic pics.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 19, 2024
Melissa

Melissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 13, 2024
Kimberly

Kimberly

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2024
Blaire

Blaire

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 7, 2024
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2024
Meg

Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 15, 2024
Camille

Camille

As always Cara did a great job with Felix and even got him more treats when I ran out and batteries for his toy! Thanks again!! 💜

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Cara on Nov 11, 2024 "Thank you so much! You’re the best!"
November 11, 2024
Meg

Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 24, 2024
Gaurav

Gaurav

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 23, 2024
Max

Max

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 17, 2024
Meg

Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 4, 2024
Camryn

Camryn

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

Karen

excellent kitty care taker ! highly recommended

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 24, 2024
Peri

Peri

Cara is awesome! Cannot recommend her enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 16, 2024
Tina

Tina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 3, 2024
Max

Max

Cara is wonderful! Brought my shy cats out from under the bed and really cared for them while I was away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 18, 2024
Tina

Tina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 7, 2024
Camryn

Camryn

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 19, 2024
Tina

Tina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cara on Feb 23, 2024 "Thank you so much. Catt Damon is the cutest! It was a pleasure."
February 21, 2024
Gaurav

Gaurav

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
February 6, 2024
Avery

Avery

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2024
Meg

Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 2, 2024
Max

Max

Cara was wonderful with my kitties! Despite their shyness, she was able to make sure they were taken care of while I was away!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2024
Tina

Tina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Cara on Dec 31, 2023 "Thank you so much. Catt Damon was the sweetest kitty."
December 31, 2023
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

August 7, 2023

Cara's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $33.00 / 20min $46.00 / 45min $64.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $100.50 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Cara's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Cara's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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 $31.00. 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.

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