I'm Amy Lee

The Cat Whisperer

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232 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
60 Repeat clients
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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

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The Cat Whisperer

I'm Amy Lee

Cat Sitting in New York, NY

Calendar updated through 5/11. 🐾 My availability in neighborhoods south of Washington Heights is now midday-only due to additional work conflicts. Your understanding is appreciated. 🐾 Visits are mapped out to make the most efficient use of my commute & that route varies daily. I limit the number of clients I see on a given day & close dates once I reach capacity. Additional availability is added on a rolling basis.😸** New clients: please book at least 72 hours in advance before the start of a reservation.**

Hello! I’m an actor, writer, yoga practitioner, and former executive assistant with 3+ years experience on Meowtel, happily serving NYC felines on the west side of Manhattan from Inwood to Columbus Circle.

A currently catless cat lady, I was the proud and devoted fur parent of a feisty seal-point Siamese with kidney issues for over 17 years. I appreciate what it means to have a cat sitter who is trustworthy, engaged, and invested in the health, well-being, and personality of the animal(s) placed in their care...
Calendar updated through 5/11. 🐾 My availability in neighborhoods south of Washington Heights is now midday-only due to additional work conflicts. Your understanding is appreciated. 🐾 Visits are mapped out to make the most efficient use of my commute & that route varies daily. I limit the number of clients I see on a given day & close dates once I reach capacity. Additional availability is added on a rolling basis.😸** New clients: please book at least 72 hours in advance before the start of a reservation.**

Hello! I’m an actor, writer, yoga practitioner, and former executive assistant with 3+ years experience on Meowtel, happily serving NYC felines on the west side of Manhattan from Inwood to Columbus Circle.

A currently catless cat lady, I was the proud and devoted fur parent of a feisty seal-point Siamese with kidney issues for over 17 years. I appreciate what it means to have a cat sitter who is trustworthy, engaged, and invested in the health, well-being, and personality of the animal(s) placed in their care.

More than simply feeding and cleaning litterboxes, I look forward to spending time with the cats entrusted to me. I *love* to take kitty photos and videos for my clients, enjoy playtime with the kitties I serve, am pleased to sit down for lap time, pets, and ear scratches if your cat deems me worthy, and consider a simple head-butt from a skittish charge to be a hard-won compliment.

I am happy to wear a mask while I am in your home if you prefer; please let me know. I look forward to meeting you and your cat(s) and working with you (and them) to achieve their best care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Are you available on X date to visit Y neighborhood?
A: Please refer to my schedule here - I keep my drop-in calendar updated. I map out my visits based on the locations of my clients each day to make the most effective use of my commute. If I am available on the calendar, please feel free to make your reservation. A note of introduction is always welcome!

Q: Can I meet you and introduce you to our kitties prior to our reservation?
A: Yes and please! Your Meowtel reservation includes a free Meet and Greet where I come to your home, meet you and your cat(s), get keys, and you show me around and give me specific instructions as to your kitty’s care. Please note that before a Meet and Greet can be scheduled, it is Meowtel policy that a reservation must first be made in the system. (This is as much for your safety as it is for mine.)

Q: How much time should I book for each visit?
A.: 45-minute visits - my most popular option - are recommended for 2+ cat households, as well as for single kitties who might benefit from more activity/companionship or have special needs and regularly require extra clean-up. 20-minute visits will work for straightforward visits for 1-2 cats with few or no special needs.

Q: Do you offer overnight visits?
A: I am phasing out overnight availability as I need to be home at night to work on other projects. Thanks for your understanding!

Q: Do you administer medications?
A: Please note that I *do not* have formal veterinary training. I am happy to administer oral meds *if* your cat will enthusiastically take them mixed with food, treats, or in a pill pocket. Transdermal meds may be administered if your kitty naturally cuddles with strangers, and will likely be more successful if I already have a relationship with your cat. I am NOT experienced or skilled in administering medications to cats who are aggressive or frightened, and I am not qualified to do injections or subcutaneous fluids.

Q: Can you trim my cat's nails and/or brush their teeth?
A: Sorry, no. Meowtel is a cat-sitting service only; grooming services are not provided. That said, I am happy to use a fur brush or glove if your kitty loves it!

Q: Can you deep clean my Litter Robot?
A: Congratulations on your investment! The Robot can be a useful appliance. I’m happy to cycle it as necessary and empty its collected contents, just as I’m happy to empty your standard-issue litterbox. That said, please note that as it is a home appliance, deep cleaning and/or maintenance fall outside of my purview. (Purr-view 😹)

Q: I have a camera in my apartment to check on the cats. Is that ok?
A: Yes! Please just point out the camera location(s) during our Meet and Greet appointment.

Q: Would you mind collecting my USPS mail / bringing in packages / watering my plants?
A: I’m happy to do that at your direction for no extra cost.

Q: What do I do when you're not available??? 😿
A: I’m a firm believer that everyone should have 2-3 cat sitters with whom they enjoy working because no one can be available all the time. Whether I’m fully booked with other kitty clients or just not available on the dates you require, please consider this your golden opportunity to test drive an additional Meowtel sitter. You can always book with me later, and I look forward to seeing you & your cat(s) then.

Learn More About Amy Lee

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

I've been sitting with Meowtel for 3+ years.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I'm one of those people who is generally good with animals, and I love taking care of and spending time with cats. I also enjoy photography, and it's a lot of fun to share pics and video clips with my clients who are just as excited to receive pictures of their cats as I am delighted to take them.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

Don't ask me to play favorites! 😹I am lucky to have some fantastic repeat clients with some equally delightful kitties. The most gratifying reservations are not always the easiest at the start. The cat who isn't too sure about me on day one, but by day five is giving me head butts? That makes my heart swell.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Read profiles, check availability, and don't be afraid to try someone new. I always say that cat owners should aim to have 2-3 sitters who they enjoy working with because nobody (myself included) can be available all the time.

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

When folks reach out, I like to introduce myself, answer any immediate questions, and set up an in-person Meet and Greet once a reservation is in place. I have some repeat clients that I've only met once, so making time for that face-to-face introduction is vital. We can ask each other questions and set expectations. I also like to be introduced to my clients' cats with their people in the room - it helps to create a safe space for everybody.

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

Having been a cat owner myself, I am hyper-aware of things like open doors and windows, oven knobs, sharp objects, and household cleaners. If something feels off, either in the house or in a cat's behavior, I reach out to my client. I'd rather overcommunicate than let something slide under the radar.

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

I've found that the best way to draw out a timid cat is to simply allow the cat to come to me on their terms. I am blessed to sit for several cats who like me. Others want nothing to do with me, and I respect that. Sometimes it takes a few visits to build a relationship with a cat, but I'm game for it. I'm happy to report that more than a few holdouts have ultimately decided that I'm worthy of a purr.



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Becky

Becky

March 9, 2026

thank you to Amy for taking great care of my adult cat for two whole weeks once again. My cat was in excellent hands and was happy and healthy on my return. Amy sent timely and very thorough updates each day which made my holiday stressfree.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Dalia

Dalia

March 3, 2026

Amy Lee is incredible. she visited my cats each day with the same warmth and shared great photos and videos— she didn’t skip a beat, this cat sitting event even included a blizzard! I couldn’t recommend her more highly, my cats are absolutely comfortable with her care.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Jessica

Jessica

October 27, 2025

Amy took great care of my cat and was very communicative throughout the entire process, sending lots of cute photos and videos.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Anne Marie

Anne Marie

December 15, 2025

Amy Lee was awesome, as always, with our two kitties. Her videos interacting with them are fun and warm, and she's very thorough and happy to help wherever she can. Don't hesitate to book her!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Amy

Amy

November 30, 2024

Most important information: we have one very shy kitty who hides when literally ANYONE comes in the apartment. When Amy walked in for the meet and greet, instead of hiding, he WALKED OVER TO SAY HI TO HER AND LET HER PET HIM. We were astonished. She is a serious cat whisperer. Amy is way better than even her stellar reviews suggest. We chose her based on her reviews and on her high percentage of repeat customers (we have already tried to re-book her as well). The tone of voice she uses to talk to our kitties in the videos she sends makes us SO HAPPY because it's how we talk to them. Her photos are wonderful and in her videos she shows what she's done and explains how it's all going. She is an incredible communicator and she is very conscientious about how she completes all of the kitty-related tasks. She also spends time playing with and talking to the kitties. We were extremely impressed and are grateful to have found her.

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Ayako

Ayako

June 2, 2024

Can’t recommend Amy enough, would love to book with her again. She was cat sitting my asthmatic cat for a month, 2 visits a day. Gave fantastic visit updates with photos and videos; it brought me joy and relief to see them. Some highlights: - The automatic feeder charging broke (on its own, not her fault at all), but Amy did her best to fix it, even bringing it home to try. - Baileys sheds a lot, and its been a problem. I appreciated it when she recommended me a new brush for Baileys, which definitely works better. - When we ran out of wet food supplements, Amy added a bit of water to the wet food so that it’ll keep it moist enough for Baileys to eat throughout the day. It worked well.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long

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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 $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!

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