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Response time: 29 min
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I'm Grace

A cat sitter in Woodside, NY

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
16 REVIEWS

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I'm Grace | Cat Sitting in Woodside, NY

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Learn More About Grace

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

I have been cat sitting for over 8 years, starting as a cat volunteer at the ASPCA. I've since worked as a freelance cat sitter for various clients with cats of all ages, sizes, and needs. I truly enjoy working with cats and I'm committed to providing them with the best care possible. I make sure to provide them with lots of play and mental stimulation to help keep them engaged through the day.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

While it's hard to pick a favorite, I have to say I particularly enjoyed cat sitting an orange and white kitty named Harry and his black and white sister Natasha. They were both really sweet and one of them had extra thumbs which was too cute! While Natasha was on the shyer side, she quickly learned that I was a safe person and really came out of her shell. I've since taken care of them multiple times - each time is a new adventure!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

As a previous cat owner, I would suggest looking for three main things. First, make sure your sitter is committed to providing high quality care. Second, your sitter should be a great communicator and continue to provide photo and text updates to help you keep your peace of mind. Lastly, your sitter should understand how to read cat body language and know when a cat is overstimulated so they can avoid overpetting and things like that.

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

I offer a free home visit to get to know the cat's personality and learn about the cat parent. I'll make sure I know where the food, water, toys, and litter are located. I also ask that the cat parent be open to communication and let me know everything that I should know about their cat's tendencies, likes and dislikes, and emergency vet number as a precaution. I hope to foster long-term connections with the cats under my care and their cat owners.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

During home visits that are shorter, I tend to spend the entire time either engaging, watching, or taking cute photos of the cats under my care to send to their owners. During longer home visits, I usually stay in the same room as the cat so I can keep an eye on them at all times. Of course, I keep the apartment door locked and make sure there are no hazards or small toys lying around that the cats might get stuck in or want to eat.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I am available during most holidays since I often stay in the city. Feel free to reach out!

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

With cats that are particularly anxious, I tend to give them as much space as they need. I am attentive to their body language. For instance, tucked tails, pinned ears, and body close to the ground are all signs of a cat that's not too sure about their surroundings. I usually socialize them by talking to them, taking out a toy but never sticking it in their face, and trying to get them acclimated to having me around. I tend to be patient and never force the cat to come out. Typically, lots of food, toys, and time do the trick!

Grace's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Juliet

Grace was amazing in handling a crisis involving my cats. when one of my cats went missing due to the fault of someone else, Grace persisted for hours until she found her. Grace then made them feel loved and secure afterwards. she was wonderful!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 11, 2024
Juliet

My cats have a wonderful time playing with Grace and they are always happy see her! Grace makes amazing update videos!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 10, 2024
Juliet

Grace was an amazing cat sitter, she played with our cats a lot and sent multiple adorable videos as updates.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 6, 2024
Maggie

Grace is the best!! So friendly, kind, responsive, and trustworthy. She’ll do an awesome job taking care of your cats!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 27, 2024
Charles

Grace was super communicative throughout the trip, send a lot of photos and updates throughout, and made the experience super smooth from the initial visit to the key dropoff!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 22, 2024
Bonnie

Grace took amazing care of our kitty while we were away! She's an awesome cat photographer, and was very communicative and responsive. We really appreciated the time she took to play with our energetic furball!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 10, 2024
Meowtel

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

April 1, 2024
Juliet

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2024
Kelley

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 30, 2024
Juliet

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 19, 2024
Bonnie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2024
Helena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 13, 2024
Jennifer

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
June 13, 2024
Katherine

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 23, 2024
Cian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 14, 2024
Cian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2024

Grace's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.00 / 20min $44.00 / 45min $52.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $80.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Grace's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Grace's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $36.00 / 20min $50.00 / 45min
  • Overnight stays
    $110.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Grace's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Availability

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Grace's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Woodside cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $32.00. 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.

Attentive And Knowledgeable Cat Sitter
5.00 • 16 reviews • From $35.00