I'm Karina

Patient And Playful Cat Mom

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11 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 2 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills

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Patient And Playful Cat Mom

I'm Karina

Cat Sitting in Woodside, NY

Hello! My name is Karina and I have two cats at home. My big one is Banana (8) and my little one is Arbee (6). While Arbee is a happy kitty, she was very skittish at first and it took a lot of time to build trust with her and that's what I learned from having Arbee. Banana has asth... Hello! My name is Karina and I have two cats at home. My big one is Banana (8) and my little one is Arbee (6). While Arbee is a happy kitty, she was very skittish at first and it took a lot of time to build trust with her and that's what I learned from having Arbee. Banana has asthma so giving oral medications is something that I have experience with! When cat sitting, I will treat your home the way I treat mine: keeping it clean! I'm good with following instructions and I take good notes. I can also water your plants and bring packages up while you're away!

Learn More About Karina

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Meeting new fur babies, meow with them, and hopefully bond with them! Making sure they know they are loved even when their cat pawrents are away!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Banana and Little RBG! Both are rescues. Banana came from the ASPCA and Little RBG (or Arbee!) came from a local TNR group. They are my world. 🐈‍⬛😻

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

Be sure to hire a cat sitter who keep things clean around the house, follow instructions to the T, and send daily pics and videos to ensure you that your furry friends are ok! 👌🏻 Communication is key!

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

Making sure the windows are all shut, stoves and ovens and all of other fire hazards are turned off. Always double check that the doors are locked.

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

Being very very patient with them. A lot of slow blinks while talking to them and keeping a distance that feels safe to them. I like to sit down next to them and make myself as small as possible, thus becoming less intimidating to them.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills

5.00
39 reviews
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Rachel

Rachel

This month

Karina was the perfect person to watch our cat while we were away. This was the first time we had to leave her for an extended period of time after adopting her and Karina eased all of our worries and fears immediately. We received many daily videos and photos. Karina even administered medication and ear drops! You can tell just how much Karina loves and cares for cats. She treated our Phoebe like she was her own. We are so grateful for Karina and highly recommend her to anyone!! She went above and beyond.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Response from Karina

Thank you, Rachel for the kind words! I'm so lucky to have met Phoebe! She is perfection! 😺

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Brooke

Brooke

August 2, 2026

Karina was absolutely terrific! she was diligent about taking notes on how to care for our elderly cat. She stayed in close touch with texts and photos. She gave him plenty of pets and brushes that he loved. She went above and beyond giving him medicine and cleaning up after him. We 100% will book again.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Response from Karina

Brooke, thank you so much for your kind words! Gandalf is very sweet and I'm happy you trusted me with him. Hope to see Gandalf again. 😊

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Kara

Kara

August 23, 2026

Karina took wonderful care of my cat while I was traveling. She sent such detailed updates for every visit and was super patient with my very very shy kitty. I will definitely have her cat sit for me again in the future, thanks again for taking such great care of Dumpling!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Rachel

Rachel

August 16, 2026

Karina was so pleasant to deal with and took such great care of my cat while we were away! She administered her medication as needed and sent photo and video updates every day, which I really appreciated. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my cat was in great hands. I would absolutely recommend Karina and would happily book with her again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Judy

Judy

June 8, 2026

This was our 2nd time having Karina watch our cats while we're away for a few days. She's so responsive and gives the most detailed updates. She shows us a lot of videos and pictures of our cats and it helps with calming our nerves from leaving our babies. One of our cats is extremely nervous with strangers and doesn't do well with change, but in the videos, we can see Karina calmly trying to build trust with him overtime so he is more comfortable coming out.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Karina

Thank you for your trust with Tai and Tappy!! 😺

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Leslie

Leslie

October 29, 2025

Karina was great. She spent a lot of time playing with my friendly cat and was great at coaxing out the cat that is less friendly. She is very caring, responsible and respectful! when we met for first time she took copious notes and asked great questions. Her communication and pictures while I was away were excellent I am thrilled that Karina was my cat sitter and look forward to using her again for future needs. I highly recommend!!!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Karina

Leslie, thank you so much for your trust! It's a big deal to trust someone new with your fur babies and I'm happy I earned it! Phineas and Alfie are two curious cats and I love spending time with them!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.00 / 20min
$42.50 / 45min
$55.50 / 60min
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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.

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 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!

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