I'm Karina
Patient And Playful Cat Mom
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Karina is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Karina
Cat Sitting in Woodside, NY
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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:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Karina is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Taylor
December 29, 2025
Karina was fantastic in looking after my senior cat! Very responsive for my last minute booking over the holidays. She provided super thorough updates, followed any instructions, and took great care. Would book again!
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Lila
This month
Karina is so thoughtful and caring — she is a great communicator and took time to meet my cats before cat sitting the first time. she clearly loves the and tries to make sure they are cared for in basic ways (food, water, etc.), but also in terms of making sure they feel safe and have playtime with her! she’s the best!!
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thank you for your kind words, Lila! Absolutely love Keeley and Violet! Can't wait to build more trust with Violet and play with Keeley again! 😊
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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!!!
Read moreResponse 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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Maddie
October 27, 2025
Karina was amazing!! She did everything perfectly and sent lots of videos and pictures of my cat which I really enjoyed. It was delightful working with her and put my worry at ease. She was wonderful and I highly recommend her!
Read moreResponse from Karina
Thank you, Maddie for the kind words! I loved playing with Milo! He's very very sweet and hopefully I get to play with him again!!!
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Theresa
January 5, 2026
Karina was very attentive to the needs of my cat. I found her demeanor very pleasant and she was very communicative and clear. I was very pleased to have her as a sitter! 🫶
Read moreResponse from Karina
Thank you, Theresa! I absolutely love Barden and his personality! I genuinely hope to see him again!!
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Sahara
December 29, 2025
Karina did a fantastic job! She was very communicative and sent updates & pictures of the kitty’s.
Read moreResponse from Karina
Thank you so much for trusting me with Bailey and Meredith!! Hope to see them again! :)
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Karina's is 15%
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
Karina's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 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.
Woodside cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Taylor
December 29, 2025
Karina was fantastic in looking after my senior cat! Very responsive for my last minute booking over the holidays. She provided super thorough updates, followed any instructions, and took great care. Would book again!
Response from Karina
Thank you, Taylor! Chico is so cute and friendly and sweet!
Lila
This month
Karina is so thoughtful and caring — she is a great communicator and took time to meet my cats before cat sitting the first time. she clearly loves the and tries to make sure they are cared for in basic ways (food, water, etc.), but also in terms of making sure they feel safe and have playtime with her! she’s the best!!
Response from Karina
thank you for your kind words, Lila! Absolutely love Keeley and Violet! Can't wait to build more trust with Violet and play with Keeley again! 😊
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!!!
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!
Maddie
October 27, 2025
Karina was amazing!! She did everything perfectly and sent lots of videos and pictures of my cat which I really enjoyed. It was delightful working with her and put my worry at ease. She was wonderful and I highly recommend her!
Response from Karina
Thank you, Maddie for the kind words! I loved playing with Milo! He's very very sweet and hopefully I get to play with him again!!!
Theresa
January 5, 2026
Karina was very attentive to the needs of my cat. I found her demeanor very pleasant and she was very communicative and clear. I was very pleased to have her as a sitter! 🫶
Response from Karina
Thank you, Theresa! I absolutely love Barden and his personality! I genuinely hope to see him again!!
Sahara
December 29, 2025
Karina did a fantastic job! She was very communicative and sent updates & pictures of the kitty’s.
Response from Karina
Thank you so much for trusting me with Bailey and Meredith!! Hope to see them again! :)
Judy
This month
Karina was extremely detailed in her updates and attentive to details of our cats behaviors. The videos and pictures of our cats showed they were very well care for during the time we were away.
Response from Karina
Thank you so much for your trust with Tai and Tapi!! Can't wait to play with Tapi again and build trust with Tai!!
Lillian
January 2, 2026
Karina provided first class customer service to me and my furbabies, serving as a consummate professional, who felt like a longterm friend. You cannot put a price on the peace of mind received with her on the job! She goes above and beyond to assess and address needs (and wants), adding small touches that make all the difference. No wonder my furbabies instantly bonded with her. I highly recommend her!
Response from Karina
Lillian, thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot that you're trusting me with your babies, and glad to hear that everything was according to what you expected! I hope to see them again soon!!!
Angeline
This month
Karina was THE BEST cat sitter!! She has strong attention to detail and was super thoughtful when taking care of our cats. She took the time to observe and adjust to our cats' needs accordingly. Our cats were super at ease with her and the home was clean and neat when we got back. Highly recommended and will definitely be back to use Karina's services in the future.
Response from Karina
Thank you for your trust with Toby and Dory!!! I loved spending time with these two! They are amazing and so very smart!! Hope I get to see them again!!
Theresa
March 10, 2026
Karina was attentive and communicative! I liked her updates and how detailed she was with her care updates.
Response from Karina
Thank you, Theresa!! Always a pleasure sitting for Barden! He's grown on me a lot!
Lila
This month
Jonathan
April 12, 2026
Karina was excellent !!! Couldn't have gotten a better cat sitter .
Response from Karina
Thank you for your trust, Jonathan!! Happy I got to meet Zuri, Zeze and Zen!
Olga
December 29, 2025
Response from Karina
Thank you, Olga for trusting me with Chewbacca! Hope to see her again! She's the sweetest cat ever!
Jonathan
November 1, 2025
Allison
October 8, 2025
Karina is an extremely caring and competent cat sitter and human. She is communicative, pays attention to details and ensures the job is done with the utmost love, care and responsibility. She has watched my cat many times and I have always had a pleasant experience. She assisted giving my cat their medicine when they were sick and was easily able to gain my cat's trust and administer the medicine. 10/10 would recommend her.
Amanda
October 8, 2025
Meowtel
October 8, 2025
Karina is a background-checked cat sitter in the Woodside area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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