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I'm Emilie
Cat Sitting in Ridgewood, NY
I have had pets since I was born, and cats have always been my favorite! From skittish kitties to outgoing and playful ones, I have experience with them all. I have also distributed oral medication to cats, and am capable of caring for both kittens and elderly cats with special needs.
About two years ago, I rescued a cat who followed me home one night, and she became a much loved member of the family. I am a very patient person, and will never yell at or be physical toward animals. I have a lot of energy, and can care for cats of all ages and energy levels. I make sure to keep constant communication with cat owners, and give my full attention to each and every cat during visits... Hello, my name is Emilie, and I am excited to meet you and your fur babies!
I have had pets since I was born, and cats have always been my favorite! From skittish kitties to outgoing and playful ones, I have experience with them all. I have also distributed oral medication to cats, and am capable of caring for both kittens and elderly cats with special needs.
About two years ago, I rescued a cat who followed me home one night, and she became a much loved member of the family. I am a very patient person, and will never yell at or be physical toward animals. I have a lot of energy, and can care for cats of all ages and energy levels. I make sure to keep constant communication with cat owners, and give my full attention to each and every cat during visits. I am trustworthy, and strive to put cat owners' minds at ease so they never have to worry about the safety of their fur babies.
I am currently a graduate student on my journey to become a clinical mental health therapist. In my own experience, I have witnessed the many positive therapeutic effects of animals on improving mental health and hygiene. I have personally found that playing and spending time with my cat after a stressful day dramatically improves my wellbeing. In the field, animal-assisted therapy is now becoming more popular in reducing depression and anxiety, as well as reducing chronic physical pain. Once I graduate, I hope to incorporate cats into my own practice to help future clients.
I am easy to reach, and am very flexible. My current availability is Monday through Friday from 7am-2pm and late nights. My weekends are also very flexible, so we will figure out time(s) if needed. I can't wait to work with you and your cats!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I began cat sitting in 2018, and just did it during the summers of 2018 and 2019. I quickly fell in love with cat sitting, and once quarantine was lifted during the pandemic, I made cat sitting a small business and have had weekly clients since 2021. I have met so many different cat personalities along the way, and learned how to adapt to cats of all ages to create a comforting environment and a strong relationship with each and every client.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
When working with a new cat parent, I typically begin by asking them some routine questions, which include if their cat has allergies, is afraid of loud noises or other animals, and is on any medication. I then open the floor for cat parents to ask me any questions or express any concerns they have. I also arrange a meet and greet to meet both the cat parent and the cat. Here, cat parents can show me where the food, toys, medications, etc. are located and gauge if their cat feels comfortable with me. During every visit, I send photos and keep in touch with cat parents.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Emilie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Camille
January 4, 2026
Emilie is absolutely amazing! She took care of my foster who is very shy, and extremely wary of strangers. She was so patient with him, playing soothing music for him and even spending extra time with him on certain days when he was brave enough to come out of his hiding spot. I got daily images and updates. And came back to everything super clean. If I had it my way, she'd be my sitter every time I'm out of town.
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Bryan
January 2, 2026
Emilie did a fantastic job taking care of things when I was away on travels. She was prompt with morning visits and sent reports and photos - even going as far to check on my vehicle as well. I can’t thank Emilie enough for looking after Wink and keeping her comfortable. You’re the best!
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Barbara
November 30, 2025
Emilie took great care of our rescue kitty Pepper. My husband and I don't like leaving Pepper, but we had plans to go away for Thanksgiving this year and, after searching, I found Emilie on MEOWTEL. I knew as soon as I met Emilie at our meet and greet that she would take good care of our girl, as I found her to be a lovely, warm, authentic person. She communicated with us every day twice a day with pictures and descriptions of her interactions with Pepper. I am so happy that we found Emilie, and we will surely call on her again the next time we need to travel and leave Pepper at home. Thank you, Emilie!!!!
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Camille
September 23, 2025
Emilie took great care of my boys again. I got daily updates and pictures of both of them, even my cat who is terrified of people. She also was able to gain the trust of my cat who's scared of people, and that was great to see!
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Kate
July 1, 2025
Emilie always goes above and beyond to look after Rambo! He just started taking daily medicine and she did a great job administering it and giving him extra love after. She's extremely responsive and communicative with daily updates. I would recommend her to anyone!
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Katie
April 13, 2025
Emilie is a wonderful cat sitter! While I was away for two weeks, she came every day to play with my cat, feed her, and make sure she had clean water. Emilie is very responsible and dedicated—I will definitely book her again!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Emilie's is 15%
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
Emilie's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Ridgewood cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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
Camille
January 4, 2026
Emilie is absolutely amazing! She took care of my foster who is very shy, and extremely wary of strangers. She was so patient with him, playing soothing music for him and even spending extra time with him on certain days when he was brave enough to come out of his hiding spot. I got daily images and updates. And came back to everything super clean. If I had it my way, she'd be my sitter every time I'm out of town.
Bryan
January 2, 2026
Emilie did a fantastic job taking care of things when I was away on travels. She was prompt with morning visits and sent reports and photos - even going as far to check on my vehicle as well. I can’t thank Emilie enough for looking after Wink and keeping her comfortable. You’re the best!
Barbara
November 30, 2025
Emilie took great care of our rescue kitty Pepper. My husband and I don't like leaving Pepper, but we had plans to go away for Thanksgiving this year and, after searching, I found Emilie on MEOWTEL. I knew as soon as I met Emilie at our meet and greet that she would take good care of our girl, as I found her to be a lovely, warm, authentic person. She communicated with us every day twice a day with pictures and descriptions of her interactions with Pepper. I am so happy that we found Emilie, and we will surely call on her again the next time we need to travel and leave Pepper at home. Thank you, Emilie!!!!
Camille
September 23, 2025
Emilie took great care of my boys again. I got daily updates and pictures of both of them, even my cat who is terrified of people. She also was able to gain the trust of my cat who's scared of people, and that was great to see!
Kate
July 1, 2025
Emilie always goes above and beyond to look after Rambo! He just started taking daily medicine and she did a great job administering it and giving him extra love after. She's extremely responsive and communicative with daily updates. I would recommend her to anyone!
Katie
April 13, 2025
Emilie is a wonderful cat sitter! While I was away for two weeks, she came every day to play with my cat, feed her, and make sure she had clean water. Emilie is very responsible and dedicated—I will definitely book her again!
Pelin
July 28, 2025
everything was so good, she took care of my two cats while I’m away, her communication was great with me and also she was very lovely to my cats, she cleaned up the litter, filled the water bowls, opened the window for fresh air, sent pictures to me and updated me every time. I’ll book 3 weeks more with her for my vacation too, thank to her a lot!!!
Kevin
April 21, 2025
Emilie took incredible care of our boys and made sure they had a playmate and their medications each day 💜 we are so glad to have someone who cares for our kitties as much as Emilie!
Arlen
September 15, 2025
Emilie is a gem! We know our cat is very well cared for when we are out of town. She gives great updates, isn’t afraid to ask questions or go the extra mile and we always come home to a happy cat! You’d be lucky to have her!
Luisa
January 9, 2026
Emilie was great with Attie, responsive even though the holiday season. thank you so much for checking in on her!
Matt
August 24, 2025
Emilie was amazing and we will definitely be using her again. On time, professional, and loved cats and it’s clear. Picture updates consistently and our cats loved her. Couldn’t recommend anyone else more !
Camille
January 5, 2025
Emilie was amazing! she took great care of our shy foster senior boy. She did a great job sending updates and keeping him fat and happy with lots of treats and even some special holiday and New Year themed treat layouts! She took great care of the apartment, and left things nice and clean. I'll be booking her again for my next trip!
Shannon
November 25, 2024
Emilie is a gem! I felt total peace of mind while traveling knowing she was checking on Emerus every day. She was patient and caring. My cat is VERY shy and Emilie was able to brush, pet, and feed him medication. Thank you, Emilie!!
Bob
May 9, 2024
Emilie is an amazing cat-sitter. Her authentic love for our feline friends is obvious. She took great care of my two little boys, following the directions I left to a T. She was great with her communication and the photos she took were lovely, playful, really warmed my heart while I was away. Highly recommend her as a sitter for your fur babies!
Michael
April 21, 2025
Emilie has quickly become our go-to cat sitter whenever we are out of town for a few days. she is reliable, trustworthy and always provides detailed updates with plenty of pictures. having someone like Emilie to take care of the girls when we’re away really gives us peace of mind.
Michael
January 19, 2026
Emilie has been our go-to Meowtel cat carer for our two cats over a year now. Any time we are out of town we are to rest easy knowing the kitties will be in great hands with her. She always feeds and plays with the girls, scoops their litter, plus always sends pics and is very communicative. Definitely recommend her services!
Emily
May 14, 2025
Emilie is amazing! I’ve booked with Emilie a handful of times and each experience has been great! My kitties love her and are completely comfortable around her. I’d recommend Emilie to anyone looking for a cat sitter!
Raya
December 29, 2024
Emelie was great with my shy, territorial cat. she has patience, attentiveness, and my cat warmed up. I feel very secure with Emilie’s care
Arlen
July 1, 2024
We love Emilie! She is very communicative, loving and we can tell how well our girl is cared for because when we get home aside from saying hello and giving some quick cuddles she could care less. Thank you Emilie, you’re the best!
Antony
October 2, 2025
Emilie was such a great sitter for my kitty. She took care of him for an entire month and even made my plants look healthy and beautiful. She's the best!
Habiba
April 10, 2024
Emilie was a great caretaker for my kitties. She was very detail oriented and thorough. I would definitely recommend her and will rehire her for our future needs.
Michael
March 8, 2026
Emily
February 22, 2026
Michael
January 18, 2026
Raya
January 4, 2026
Raya
January 2, 2026
Kevin
December 29, 2025
Emily
December 9, 2025
Antony
December 5, 2025
Emilie goes above and beyond for our kitties. A real treasure. Thank you 🙏
Emily
December 1, 2025
Raya
December 1, 2025
Emily
November 29, 2025
Pelin
November 23, 2025
Kate
October 29, 2025
Kevin
September 26, 2025
We always appreciate Emilie and never have to worry about our boys getting the absolute best care :)
Michael
September 25, 2025
Arlen
September 24, 2025
Kevin
September 3, 2025
Emilie is our absolute best cat sitter ever 💜
Pelin
August 29, 2025
Pelin
August 14, 2025
Naomi
August 11, 2025
Michael
August 8, 2025
Michael
August 8, 2025
this was our third time booking Emilie to help out with our cats while we were out of town and she always nails it! we are so thrilled to have a trustworthy and familiar sitter like her to rely on when we need.
Kevin
July 26, 2025
Raya
July 12, 2025
Shannon
June 26, 2025
Arlen
May 20, 2025
We love Emilie!! she has become the third preferred human to our kitty (after us). We are eternally grateful to have found her!
Jordan
May 16, 2025
Emily
May 3, 2025
Arlen
April 22, 2025
Ritika
April 4, 2025
This was Emilie’s second time watching Moby! She was great and my cat loves him!
Jordan
March 30, 2025
Daniel
March 20, 2025
Reliable, communicative, and goes above and beyond!
Shannon
March 1, 2025
great, 2nd time using Emilie, she is my go-to person!
Jordan
February 21, 2025
Ritika
January 21, 2025
Emilie was great! will definitely book again!
Arlen
January 9, 2025
Kate
January 8, 2025
Daniel
January 3, 2025
Emilie was a great catsitter! No complaints at all. Very communicative, attentive, and takes better pictures of my cat than I can. Highly recommend!
Jordan
January 3, 2025
Kevin
January 2, 2025
Sachio
December 31, 2024
Jordan
December 30, 2024
Susan
December 28, 2024
Crystal
December 26, 2024
Michael
December 12, 2024
Emilie was very communicative, attentive, trustworthy and provided plenty of updates for each visit. she clearly knows cats!
Arlen
December 3, 2024
Raya
December 2, 2024
Brandon
December 1, 2024
Eliana
December 1, 2024
Sachio
October 23, 2024
Arlen
October 4, 2024
Arlen
September 19, 2024
Agnes
August 30, 2024
Well done, Emilie. Wonderful pictures. The cats certainly enjoyed your care
Arlen
August 28, 2024
Bob
August 25, 2024
Bob
August 1, 2024
Thuy
July 24, 2024
Emilie was fantastic! I came back to a happy and well-cared for kitty.
Bob
May 26, 2024
Arlen
May 14, 2024
Emily
May 8, 2024
Ruth Anne
February 14, 2024
Emilie was fantastic! I had peace of mind while I travelled, knowing my cats were well looked after. Emilie provided timely updates, photos, and flexibility. 10/10 Recommend 😻
Meowtel
January 16, 2024
Emilie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Ridgewood area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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