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Emily is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Emily
Cat Sitting in Schenectady, NY
I work full time and can always accommodate before/after shifts if you don't see the day you need!
I'm Emily, I have a big heart when it comes to cats, I have 6 cats myself, they all have different personalities, I have learned what each one needs and how to read there body language. If able I would adopt every cat that needs a home. I am very strong at building bonds with any cat I meet. I have bef... Message me with any questions!
I work full time and can always accommodate before/after shifts if you don't see the day you need!
I'm Emily, I have a big heart when it comes to cats, I have 6 cats myself, they all have different personalities, I have learned what each one needs and how to read there body language. If able I would adopt every cat that needs a home. I am very strong at building bonds with any cat I meet. I have befriended several outdoor cats in my neighborhood, that now know me by voice. I have a high level of patience for making meeting any new cat an easy transition. I have 10+ year of management experience, making me very reliable and highly trustworthy. As a cat sitter I will provide personalized care, ensuring your cat's comfort and well-being. Furthermore, I will offer peace of mind while you're away, knowing your cat is in good hands.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I always enjoy getting to meet new cats and learning there personalities. I enjoy getting to see how I can create a bond with the cat(s). I also love being able to give the cat owner peace of mind while they are away!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 6 wonderful cats the oldest is 8 and the youngest is almost 2. Clay, Hazel, Tilly, Milo and Storm. Clay is supervisoring my answers.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Typically I will be available during holidays. Christmas would be the only one that might be a no but depending on the needs of cat, I can make myself available if in the area!
What is your favorite cat toy?
I love a classic string toy because you get to be a part of play time! I also like a toy you can throw across the room for the cats to run towards. Some of my cats will actually play fetch with some toys.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Emily is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Carol
Today
We couldn't be more impressed with Emily, who should be known as the Cat Whisperer. We knew Max would love her (he loves everyone), but Maddie hides as soon as someone new comes in the house. Emily not only got Maddie to come out, but also to play and to figure out a tricky treat puzzle that she wouldn't engage in with us. The pictures she sent us daily reassured us that our kitties were happy and well cared for. Thank you, Emily!
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Kelley
This month
Our first time using Emily to watch our cat, Charlie, and our unofficially adopted outside cat ("Oscar") - She deserves a 5 star rating and we will use her the next time! Her visits were exactly as we discussed - as far as arrival times/duration and she sent us a summary of each visit - with plenty of photos - I believe our cat, Charlie was disappointed when we returned - we opened the door and he saw it was us and not Emily. We recommend her highly
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Jeff
June 5, 2026
Emily was great! She came over for a meet and greet was very attentive and took notes. I was away for 9 days. While I was away, she contacted me everyday with updates and pictures.. She fed my cat, cleaned her litter and played with her. I could tell that she was being well cared for. My first day or two back, It seemed as if my cat was looking for her to come over. I highly recommend Emily and I will use her again to care for my cat.
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Thank you Jeff! Thanks for trusting me with her, can't wait to look after her again!
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Victoria
December 28, 2025
Emily was kind & patient with my very active & playful little man. During our meet & greet, she asked me where I kept a cat carrier in case there was an emergency & she needed to transport him to the vet. That really stood out to me & made me feel comfortable leaving him in her care for a few days. I also got very detailed updates every day of how he was doing. 10/10 recommend!
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Michelle
November 30, 2025
Emily was an excellent care taker for our cats. She was responsible, responsive, communicative, and super nice. She was able to give my elderly cat the meds she needed, which was awesome. She followed all our needs to a T and more. I'm so pleased with the service!!
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Joseph
October 23, 2025
Emily was great. Very professional, quick response, lots of updates and photos (of really shy kitty)! Real peace of mind while I was traveling, will definitely book again.
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Drop in visits rates
Emily's is 5%
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
Emily's holiday surcharge is 5%.
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Schenectady cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $34.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Carol
Today
We couldn't be more impressed with Emily, who should be known as the Cat Whisperer. We knew Max would love her (he loves everyone), but Maddie hides as soon as someone new comes in the house. Emily not only got Maddie to come out, but also to play and to figure out a tricky treat puzzle that she wouldn't engage in with us. The pictures she sent us daily reassured us that our kitties were happy and well cared for. Thank you, Emily!
Kelley
This month
Our first time using Emily to watch our cat, Charlie, and our unofficially adopted outside cat ("Oscar") - She deserves a 5 star rating and we will use her the next time! Her visits were exactly as we discussed - as far as arrival times/duration and she sent us a summary of each visit - with plenty of photos - I believe our cat, Charlie was disappointed when we returned - we opened the door and he saw it was us and not Emily. We recommend her highly
Jeff
June 5, 2026
Emily was great! She came over for a meet and greet was very attentive and took notes. I was away for 9 days. While I was away, she contacted me everyday with updates and pictures.. She fed my cat, cleaned her litter and played with her. I could tell that she was being well cared for. My first day or two back, It seemed as if my cat was looking for her to come over. I highly recommend Emily and I will use her again to care for my cat.
Response from Emily
Thank you Jeff! Thanks for trusting me with her, can't wait to look after her again!
Victoria
December 28, 2025
Emily was kind & patient with my very active & playful little man. During our meet & greet, she asked me where I kept a cat carrier in case there was an emergency & she needed to transport him to the vet. That really stood out to me & made me feel comfortable leaving him in her care for a few days. I also got very detailed updates every day of how he was doing. 10/10 recommend!
Response from Emily
Victoria, thank you so much for trusting me to take care of him!
Michelle
November 30, 2025
Emily was an excellent care taker for our cats. She was responsible, responsive, communicative, and super nice. She was able to give my elderly cat the meds she needed, which was awesome. She followed all our needs to a T and more. I'm so pleased with the service!!
Joseph
October 23, 2025
Emily was great. Very professional, quick response, lots of updates and photos (of really shy kitty)! Real peace of mind while I was traveling, will definitely book again.
Response from Emily
Thank you Joe! I look forward to taking care of them again!
Colleen
October 26, 2025
Emily did a great job looking after my 3 special needs cats. They are a little messy, and I couldn't believe how tidy the cat area looked when we got home. She sent really cute photos each day so we could see what everyone was up to. Thank you Emily!
Response from Emily
Colleen thank you for trusting me to take care of them!! They are so sweet!
Mary Kate
September 27, 2025
Emily was amazing!! She took excellent care of both of our cats. We have an older cat and a new kitten. Emily went above and beyond, she fed them, cleaned both litter boxes and cleaned up after our rambunctious kitten, who made a mess. She was even able to get our finicky girl to eat. Emily spent time cuddling and playing with both. She sent us photos and updates. We couldn't have been happier, Emily cared for our fur babies as they were her own. Will definitely choose Emily again. Thank you so much!!
Gabby
April 18, 2026
Emily was so amazing when it came to taking care of my cat! She took lots of photos, followed all feeding directions, and even brought in my mail. Thank you so much for taking care of my girl :)
Response from Emily
Thank you Gabby!! She is such a sweet kitty, thanks for trusting in me to care for her!
Michelle
April 28, 2026
Emily is an excellent pet sitter. She was very communicative with me all the time, she was sending me pictures of my cats while I was away and it made me feel very happy and calm. I would not hesitate to book her again in the future.
Response from Emily
Thank you so much Michelle! I look forward to next time with your very sweet kitties!
Edward
November 28, 2025
Emily took great care of our shy kitties and even washed their treat dishes
Response from Emily
Thank you Edward!!
Kayla
January 1, 2026
I ended up having to switch my plans around which affected my reservation and Emily was incredibly kind and understanding. She made me feel at ease with leaving my cat Hopson to go away for a few days, even though my trip wasn’t necessarily going as initially planned. I genuinely appreciate Emily’s kindness, professionalism, and generosity. She kept me updated with each visit including photos and videos. I will 100% be booking with Emily again in the future if she is available and I absolutely recommend her to anyone needing a cat sitter in the area. She’s the best!
Response from Emily
Thank you so much Kayla! Can't wait for next time 😸
Lyla
September 8, 2025
Emily was super friendly and made sure to take note of all special instructions so nothing was missed. I definitely had less anxiety about my cats thanks to her and will definitely be reaching out to her again any time I need a cat sitter in the future!
Response from Emily
Thank you so much for the review and your trust with the kitties!! I look forward to next time!
Sara
July 8, 2026
Emily was awesome! She took great notes during the initial visit and wanted to make sure our cats' routine wasn't interrupted. We really appreciated her attention to detail, and so did our cats!
Response from Emily
Thank you Sara!! I meant it when I said anything for the kitties! Im glad I got to care for them!
Jacquelyn
October 20, 2025
Emily did a great job taking care of and keeping me updated on my 3 cats while I was away. I would definitely recommend anyone else in the area hire her to be their sitter!
Response from Emily
Thank you Jacquelyn!! I enjoyed getting to look after the 3 of them!
Gabby
July 6, 2026
This is my second visit with Emily and she was wonderful! I appreciate her attention to detail and all the photos of my cat ☺️
Response from Emily
Gabby, thank you for letting me take care of her again!!
Colleen
July 26, 2026
Emily is great! She spends lots of time playing with the cats and sends a detailed update and photos every day. Highly recommend!
Daniel
This month
Emily always takes great care of my boy, updates every day with video and photos, highly recommend.
Rachel
July 13, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you Rachel!!
Zach
July 3, 2026
Emily is incredible! She truly goes above and beyond.
Response from Emily
Thank you so much Zach!
Alissa
July 3, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you!
Jacquelyn
June 21, 2026
Michelle
June 2, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you Michelle!
Daniel
May 27, 2026
Emily was awesome, very attentive to my boy, great updates every day, went the extra mile. Looking forward to booking her again. ✨
Response from Emily
Thank you Daniel! Looking forward to looking after him again! 🐾
Lizzie
May 26, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you Lizzie!
Alissa
May 7, 2026
We’ve hired Emily to take care of our cat, Celia, twice and she has been awesome! She’s so attentive and kind. I highly recommend Emily!
Response from Emily
Thank you so much Alissa!! Celia is such a sweet kitty!
Rachel
April 20, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you Rachel!
Jacquelyn
April 18, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you Jacquelyn!
Alissa
February 19, 2026
Rachel
January 6, 2026
Response from Emily
Thank you!
Colleen
December 28, 2025
Second time using Emily, and everything was purrfect!
Response from Emily
Thank you Colleen!!
Jacquelyn
December 27, 2025
Jacquelyn
December 3, 2025
Mason
November 30, 2025
Response from Emily
Thank you Mason!
Lyla
November 28, 2025
Response from Emily
Thank you Lyla!
Lyla
November 22, 2025
Response from Emily
Thank you Lyla!
Lyla
November 16, 2025
Response from Emily
Thank you Lyla!
Lyla
October 11, 2025
Response from Emily
Thank you!!
Karen L
September 26, 2025
Alyssa
July 21, 2025
If you’re looking for an extremely competent, reliable, kind, and respectful cat sitter- Emily is the one for you! She is outstanding and I truly believe she would treat anyone’s pet as if it were her own.
Taylor
July 21, 2025
Emily is a very dear friend of mine, who always puts others before herself. She is incredibly reliable. Whenever I need help, she is always there, no questions asked.
Meowtel
July 21, 2025
Emily is a background-checked cat sitter in the Schenectady area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.