I'm Karina

Cat Sitting By Karina - Woodside Nyc

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7 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Karina is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Cat Sitting By Karina - Woodside Nyc

I'm Karina

Cat Sitting in Woodside, NY

Hi! My name is Karina and I’m a cat sitter based in Woodside, Queens (New York City) servicing western Queens and north Brooklyn neighborhoods: Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Greenpoint, Maspeth, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights (please contact me if your neighborhood is not listed). I have loved cats from a very early age and grew up with them. I have one fur baby now named Zelda who I rescued 9 years ago. As a cat lady I recognize that every cat is different with different needs, not unlike people—and I respect that. I like to build trust with cats by demonstrating a calm demeanor and friendly approach... Hi! My name is Karina and I’m a cat sitter based in Woodside, Queens (New York City) servicing western Queens and north Brooklyn neighborhoods: Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Greenpoint, Maspeth, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights (please contact me if your neighborhood is not listed). I have loved cats from a very early age and grew up with them. I have one fur baby now named Zelda who I rescued 9 years ago. As a cat lady I recognize that every cat is different with different needs, not unlike people—and I respect that. I like to build trust with cats by demonstrating a calm demeanor and friendly approach. I have applied topical ointments and flea preventives, de-flea'd and bathed (with waterless shampoo and with water), given eye and ear drops, and given oral medication to my own cats over 20 years of caring for them. I have experience with multi-cat homes and also with dogs and cats together in one home. I have experience with young cats and older ones.

I always vaccinate for the flu and Covid (9/2025). I wash my hands when entering my house and use hand sanitizer when needed.

Outside of caring for cats, I figure skate, love live music, cook, and love crafting.

**please message me about any dates that are closed! I do try to accommodate people’s schedules as much as I can. ☺️

Learn More About Karina

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I’ve been on Meowtel for nearly 5 years after a friend and fellow sitter referred me. Prior to that, I occasionally helped out friends by caring for their cats when they went out of town.

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

I like meeting new clients in person so I can get to know them and their cat(s), so I schedule meet and greets shortly after confirming a reservation request. This also allows both me and the client to feel secure that I have access to their home by testing out keys and door codes in advance.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Wands! They’re great for exercise for both me and the cat, and for some kitties it can get out any zoomies and tire them out a bit.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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35 reviews
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Tidiness
Karina

Karina

July 5, 2026

Karina is very detail-oriented, did everything according to instructions, and also went above and beyond! She kept my place very clean, my cats were both very at ease with her, detailed daily reports, and she checked on me about my AC during heatwaves to make sure my cats felt comfortable during the days. She is the best cat nanny!!

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Karina

Karina

January 19, 2026

Karina has been my #1 and my only go-to sitter for my cats. She's able to get my shy cat out of hiding and get her interest to play with her, while also playing with my other cat and using her time booked effectively! I love the pictures and videos that she sends me. Booking Karina put my mind at ease knowing that both of my cats are well taken care of. Thank you!

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Karina

Karina

June 3, 2026

Karina is the best! She is definitely a cat whisperer! Both of my cats are at ease while I was away. She also went above and beyond picking up my delivery from the lobby of my building to my apartment, and she left everything clean! Thank you!!!

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Jordan

Jordan

August 18, 2024

Karina made a stellar first impression that she managed to exceed as her care for our kitties went on. We have a shy guy who felt comfortable enough to be near her right off the bat, and her updates made us feel like our cats were in great hands, so we could relax while on our trip. I definitely recommend her, and we will be booking her again!

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Jessica

Jessica

December 28, 2021

Absolutely above and beyond! Not only did Karina take wonderful care of Spike and sent great videos; but she also carried up packages, checked on our living room to make sure Spike hadn’t destroyed the rug, couch, and Christmas tree, and also ran to the bodega when Spike ran out of food ❤️❤️❤️

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Autumn

Autumn

December 30, 2022

Karina is an amazing cat-sitter! She followed all our instructions perfectly and left everything sparkling clean too, even taking out the trash for us. I always get anxious leaving our two cats, but Karina sends tons of photos and videos and seeing how happy they were with her made me feel at ease. One of our cats is very skittish and nervous around strangers, but she always came out by the end of Karina's visits. She also brought in our mail for us which was much appreciated! I would definitely hire her again :)

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.50 / 20min
$44.50 / 45min
$62.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$92.00 / Overnight
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Trust & Safety

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.

Woodside cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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!

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35 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)