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I'm Ruth Anne

A cat sitter in Rego Park, NY

4.95/5.00
Exceptional
40 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Ruth Anne confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

Over 50,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Ruth Anne | Cat Sitting in Rego Park, NY

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR AN EXPERIENCED SITTER! Currently, I provide services across all 5 New York City boroughs based on availability and schedule constraints. Growing up in a pet-friendly family, I have long loved animals. I have a comprehensive background of training and caring for cats, dogs, horses, guinea pigs, chameleons, and many more pets. Currently, I am a proud mommy of three cats. With my work-from-home schedule, I spend a lot of time at home with my feline friends. Each one has a unique, purr-fect personality. I am dependable and responsible, taking care to pay attention to detail to ensure your feline friend(s) feels happy, comfortable, and loved. Having cats of my own, I understand the importance of routine and respect. I would love the opportunity to spend dedicated-time with your cat(s) (and best friend!). It is often expensive to ensure pets get the love and care they deserve, I am happy to...

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I'm the proud mommy of 3 cats. Each one has a unique, purr-fect personality. My cats are all named after 80s musicians - Bowie, Prince, and Lennox (after Annie Lennox from the Eurythmics). I frequently work virtually from home which offers more quality time with my kittens. I understand how hard it is to be away from your kittens / cats.

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

My philosophy is FIRST and FOREMOST to always respect the animal, each with its unique personality. I have worked with shy cats that need time before they come near me and I’ve also worked with cats that completely hide throughout the reservation. I find my approach varies based on the cats needs and what they are communicating. But I NEVER chase or intrude on a cat's private space. I often play the ‘Calm My Cat’ playlist to provide white noise for any loud / startling sounds (e.g., opening a can or moving litter around). I also happily sit and patiently wait, staying an extra few minutes if the cat approaches at the end of the visit. Another thing that works is making soft eye contact and blinking at the cat, I read that’s how cats smile when they’re comfortable.

Ruth Anne's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
4.9
Tidiness
4.9
Alex

We could not be happier with Ruth Anne’s care of our 1 year old cat while we were away on an extended trip. Ruth Anne was an excellent communicator- updating us about when she would be visiting, how the visits went and sending us the absolute best videos and pictures after each and every visit. She went above and beyond to make sure we were at ease while away from our boy. Everything from litter box care, food/water bowl cleaning, taking out garbage, bringing in packages, giving him treats, etc. We could tell our cat was so excited for each visit. Being away from your pet can be stressful and Ruth Anne really took the stress completely out of the equation for us which is truly priceless. We would absolutely recommend choosing Ruth Anne to watch your cat(s) whenever you are in need!

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July 17, 2024
Jackie

I had Ruth Anne check on my two cats (one of which is a kidney cat) over the weekend. Ruth Anne was great with updates, and even better with my kitties. She was very patient with my shy kitty and my kidney kitty. She followed all my instructions amazingly and administered fluids and medication like a pro. My cat also struggles to eat and she made sure he ate enough on each visit. I felt very relaxed having Ruth Anne watch my cats - you should definitely book her!

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Response from Ruth Anne on Jul 17, 2024 "Jackie, thank you for entrusting the care of your two sweet cats to me. I appreciated all of your instruction, it made my part easy. Stay well! If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out."
July 8, 2024
Kerri

Ruth Anne was the biggest blessing my cat and I could have ever received! I was extremely nervous leaving her alone with someone to do her inhaler for the first time but not only did Ruth Anne administer the medication flawlessly, my cat LOVED her! I got such detailed and incredible updates, along with so many photos and videos of her playing that I felt completely at peace with her caring for my babe! I am already planning to rebook Ruth Anne in the coming months and can’t recommend her more! Thank you so much for loving my baby so well while I was gone. You’re so appreciated!

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March 26, 2024
John

Our cat doesn’t always warm up to new people right away but she was best buds with Ruth Anne right away. I looked forward to all the daily photos of their playtime shenanigans. So nice to know she had a good time while we were away for a week.

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 31, 2023
Jonas

Ruth Anne was great - daily photo updates kept us up to date on how our cats were doing while on holiday.

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 31, 2023
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Ruth Anne's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

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

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

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $34.00. 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.

Holiday's Cat Care
4.95 • 40 reviewsFrom $35.25