The Cat Whisperer
Meowtel Insured
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Repeat clients: 42
Response time: 7 min
Hello,

I'm Amy Lee

A cat sitter in New York, NY

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
157 REVIEWS

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Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Amy Lee | Cat Sitting in New York, NY

I have limited availability in December and will be out of town for Christmas/New Year's. Drop-in availability has been updated for January & February. Thanks for your interest!🎄 **New clients: please book at least 72 hours in advance before the start of a reservation. Drop-in availability updated through 2/28. Morning visits are generally 7:30am-10am; Evening visits 5-7:30pm. Sunday p.m. visits are often later as I teach those nights. Visits are mapped out to make the most efficient use of my commute, & that route varies daily. "Anytime" reservations are appreciated. Thanks for your understanding / patience!** Hello! I’m an actor, writer, yoga practitioner, and former executive assistant with 2+ 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: 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: How much time should I book for each visit? A.: 45-minute visits are my most popular option. 45+ minute visits are recommended for cats who benefit from more activity/companionship, as well as for 2+ cat households. 20-minute visit...

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 2+ 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.

Amy Lee's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Haley

Amy was great! She was very professional and caring for our cat. She sent great updates with pictures and videos of each visit, so I had very little to worry about while I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 3, 2024
Natalia

Amy was an absolute Godsend and so professional! she took the best care of our 2 kitties over Thanksgiving, ensuring we were informed of every detail of their wellbeing. She followed our instructions perfectly and ensured we came home to a clean house. I look forward to working with Amy again!

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 2, 2024
Sarah

This is our second time working with Amy and she is just the BEST!

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 1, 2024
Amy

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 30, 2024
Matt

Amy is an incredible cat sitter who goes above and beyond for my three cats, including one who is more high-maintenance (an understatement). She’s patient, attentive, and genuinely cares, making sure everyone is happy and cared for. Amy’s updates, complete with photos, give me total peace of mind. I’m so grateful to have her and highly recommend her to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 19, 2024
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Amy Lee's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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.

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 $35.00. 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.

The Cat Whisperer
5.00 • 157 reviewsFrom $39.00