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Lydia's Luxury Cat Care
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I'm Lydia

A cat sitter in Schenectady, NY

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
8 REVIEWS

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Over 125,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Lydia | Cat Sitting in Schenectady, NY

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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I was cat sitting two female adult cats-one very friendly and outgoing, and one very shy that came from a bad home life. The shy cat was rigidly stuck to a corner above the owners kitchen cabinets. I would have to feed her on top of the fridge and make sure the other cat did not eat her food. By the 3rd day of sitting, the shy cat got comfortable enough to eat in front of me and began playing and slowly sniffing me. I was able to open up her personality and was so thrilled that she let me in. She now no longer stays up in that corner.

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

I like to give a bit of background on my experience with cats and general personality. Then ask for a rundown of where all the important things are and if there are any special needs/preferences the cats like. Then I usually ask for contact preferences and anything else I may need to know about keeping their home/pets safe while they're away

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes-I typically stay in the area over holidays. I will usually pick one of the two major holidays to leave (Thanksgiving or Christmas) for a couple of days to see family.

Lydia's Reviews

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Phil

Phil

Lydia was great. Very communicative and made us feel at ease leaving her in charge of our ktty friends

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

Lori

Lydia took great care of my cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 1, 2025
Katherine

Katherine

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 13, 2025
Ellen

Ellen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 26, 2025
Maria

Maria

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

Sanjna

I think Lydia is excellent as she has multiple years of experience both for her personal cats and her clients. She is reliable and very communicative. She will triple check what food to give what cat, play with them, clean the litter box, and groom them. When I travel I do not have stress because I know I can trust Lydia with my cats and belongings. She is a very compassionate person towards all animals and ensures that all their needs are met before leaving. She also drives half an hour both ways to take care of my cats which I am very appreciative of. Lydia would make an excellent pet sitter.

March 12, 2025
Alex

Alex

Lydia is an extremely devoted and caring cat lover and I would trust her with my most precious babies any day! She is intelligent and detail-oriented (she has a PhD!) and very kind and loving with the little kitties.

March 12, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

Lydia is a background-checked cat sitter in the Schenectady area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

March 12, 2025

Lydia's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $27.00 / 20min $42.00 / 45min $58.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $68.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Lydia's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Lydia's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here to help ensure a great experience for you and your cat.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up soon (January 19th). Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schenectady cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $29.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 cat sitter on Meowtel has been background-checked and reviewed. Every Meowtel reservation may come 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 may come with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Lydia's Luxury Cat Care
5.00 • 8 reviews • From $27.00