I'm Sarah
Experienced Sitter - Meds Admin
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I'm Sarah
Cat Sitting in Woodside, NY
Hi, I’m Sarah. I grew up on a farm in France, so animals and cats have been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
At home I have 2 American Shorthairs, Moomoo and Pickles, which means I know exactly what it feels like to leave your babies at home while you’re away!
I’ve been cat sitting since 2018 and I’m comfortable with all personalities, whether your cat is my best friend by... Cat sitter since 2018 | Mom of 2 cats | Lifelong animal experience
Hi, I’m Sarah. I grew up on a farm in France, so animals and cats have been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
At home I have 2 American Shorthairs, Moomoo and Pickles, which means I know exactly what it feels like to leave your babies at home while you’re away!
I’ve been cat sitting since 2018 and I’m comfortable with all personalities, whether your cat is my best friend by Day 2 or strictly business for the entire trip 🐱 Your cat set the pace and I adjust to what makes them feel safest and comfortable in their space.
Every visit includes:
- Feeding according to your exact routine
- Fresh water every visit
- Litter scooped and tidied
- Playtime and affection on their terms
- Updates with photos or videos at each visit
I’m experienced with:
- All personalities: velcro cats, independent cats, and everything in between
- Anxious or shy cats who need extra patience and a calm presence
- Diabetic cats needing insulin
- Oral meds
- Topical treatments and eye drops
Looking forward to meeting you and your cat!
Learn More About Sarah
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two cats: Moomoo and Pickles. They’re a big part of why I love this work so much. Having cats myself means I genuinely understand the bond you have with yours, and I bring that same level of care to every sit.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I always start with a meet and greet. It’s how I learn your cat’s routine, personality, and quirks: feeding schedule, favorite spots, comfort cues, and anything that might stress them out. I ask a lot of questions because the details matter. It’s also a chance for your cat to meet me on their own terms, in their own space, so the first real visit isn’t with a stranger. By the time I show up solo, we’ve already broken the ice. My goal is for both of you to feel completely comfortable before I ever walk in alone.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Generally yes! Holidays are usually one of my busiest times, so I’d recommend checking my calendar for availability. If you don’t see the dates you need, reach out anyway and I’ll do my best to make it work.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Patience is the whole job with a shy cat. I never force interaction. I let them set the pace entirely, whether that means ignoring me for the first few visits or slowly creeping closer to investigate. I'll sit quietly in their space, move calmly, and speak softly until they're ready. I also make sure their essentials are taken care of regardless of whether they come out to greet me: food, water, litter and a quick visual check so I know they're okay. Most cats come around more than their owners expect, and when they do, I always send a photo!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Sarah is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Anne
May 10, 2026
Sarah was incredible! She is a cat whisperer - my cat usually hides from strangers, but Sarah got him out of his shell almost immediately. She also gave great updates throughout the week and was so attentive to detail. It was a huge relief to know my cat was in such caring hands while I was away - I will definitely book Sarah again!
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Brooke
May 9, 2026
6/5 stars for Sarah! She took great care of Gandalf, giving him medicine when necessary and showing him lots of love and care. She stayed in close touch with us throughout the week. 💯 recommend and will definitely ask her to catsit again!
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Thank you for the glowing review, Brooke! Looking forward to hanging out with Gandalf again
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Jason
This month
Once again, Sarah was wonderful. Communicative to us and attentive to our cats. Our older cat has a lot of medical needs and Sarah handled their care incredibly well.
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Jane-Carlton
April 27, 2026
Sarah did a wonderful job taking care of Ivy! She was so kind to take me up on a last-minute request and was promptly responsive in all communications. Sarah is truly a pleasure and would recommend her to anyone looking for peace-of-mind with a reliable pet-sitter!
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Carmen
April 20, 2026
Sarah is excellent! My kitties love her, which I was suprised with my grumpy one who doesn’t mind anyone and stays on his chair or under the couch whenever someone visits, but with Sarah he engaged with her! I will definitely be booking with her again and do recommend her 100%.
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Katie
June 6, 2026
Sarah was wonderful! My cat seemed to really like her as well. She sent photos and updates daily to keep me in the know with how he was doing. When I needed to reach out to her during my trip away she responded in a very timely manner. I will definitely book her again in the future and would highly recommend her for cat sitting needs!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Sarah's is 20%
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
Sarah's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Sarah's is 20%
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
Sarah's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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 $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 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
Anne
May 10, 2026
Sarah was incredible! She is a cat whisperer - my cat usually hides from strangers, but Sarah got him out of his shell almost immediately. She also gave great updates throughout the week and was so attentive to detail. It was a huge relief to know my cat was in such caring hands while I was away - I will definitely book Sarah again!
Brooke
May 9, 2026
6/5 stars for Sarah! She took great care of Gandalf, giving him medicine when necessary and showing him lots of love and care. She stayed in close touch with us throughout the week. 💯 recommend and will definitely ask her to catsit again!
Response from Sarah
Thank you for the glowing review, Brooke! Looking forward to hanging out with Gandalf again
Jason
This month
Once again, Sarah was wonderful. Communicative to us and attentive to our cats. Our older cat has a lot of medical needs and Sarah handled their care incredibly well.
Jane-Carlton
April 27, 2026
Sarah did a wonderful job taking care of Ivy! She was so kind to take me up on a last-minute request and was promptly responsive in all communications. Sarah is truly a pleasure and would recommend her to anyone looking for peace-of-mind with a reliable pet-sitter!
Carmen
April 20, 2026
Sarah is excellent! My kitties love her, which I was suprised with my grumpy one who doesn’t mind anyone and stays on his chair or under the couch whenever someone visits, but with Sarah he engaged with her! I will definitely be booking with her again and do recommend her 100%.
Katie
June 6, 2026
Sarah was wonderful! My cat seemed to really like her as well. She sent photos and updates daily to keep me in the know with how he was doing. When I needed to reach out to her during my trip away she responded in a very timely manner. I will definitely book her again in the future and would highly recommend her for cat sitting needs!
Zak
December 26, 2025
Sarah was wonderful with Riis! Riis has a hard time adjusting to people, but has done well with Sarah and continued to do well w her this time.
Katie
August 21, 2021
Sarah is a dream cat sitter! We have a very difficult cat who swipes/hisses at cat sitters giving her food, but Sarah knew how to give our cat space and lots of treats to get her through our time away. Sarah was great at communicating with us through the app and is clearly knowledgeable about cats.
Louise
August 7, 2021
Sarah was delightful. It was immediately clear she knows and love cats. She asked excellent questions, listened carefully, and sent photos and updates of she and Edgar playing. Sarah made my first experience away from Edgar (and his from me) feel safe and comfortable! Lastly, she is trustworthy and thoughtful. I forgot to tell her where to leave my apt. keys - she went above and beyond to notify me, hold on to them for me and hand deliver them to me 3 days later at my convenience.
Antonia
December 3, 2021
I was thrilled that Sarah got my very shy cat to come out of hiding and get some much needed attention, which doesn’t usually happen with sitters. She has the magic touch and you can rest assured that your little friend will be in great hands with her!
Lara
September 1, 2021
Sarah was great with my three cats - they all seemed happy and unfazed when we came back home after a 2-week vacation. She was also kind enough to help us bring in mail, packages, and check in on our plants!
Tomoko
April 12, 2026
Sarah has been amazing with my super shy cat! we are a repeat customer :)
Maria
July 6, 2026
Sarah was kind, responsive, and my very shy kitties warmed up to her quickly.
Tomoko
December 30, 2025
Everything went smoothly, and my super shy orange boy loved her from day 1!
Jason
May 15, 2026
Sarah was wonderful. Very communicative, and helpful. Took wonderful care of our cats, administered insulin without issue. Will definitely use again!
Anna
January 1, 2022
Sarah was lovely, she took such good care of my cats! It was a huge relief to have someone who loves animals checking on them while I wasn't there!
Thomas
December 28, 2025
Sarah was great, she was super responsive and made me feel very comfortable leaving her with the cats.
Daisy
December 2, 2025
Sarah is very responsive and followed all our instructions! I had no worries at all when she took care of our cat. she is attentive and definitely went above and beyond. we look forward to booking her again in the future :)
Ian
This month
Anne
This month
Katie
This month
Ian
July 7, 2026
Katie
July 6, 2026
Maxwell
June 24, 2026
Stephen
June 13, 2026
Sarah was amazing with my cat and worked with my schedule. I will definitely book her again when needed.
Carmen
June 8, 2026
Second time she took care of my kitties, they love her!
Jane-Carlton
May 12, 2026
Ian
April 13, 2026
Abdul
March 26, 2026
Abdul
March 26, 2026
Ian
January 4, 2026
Wanda
December 7, 2025
Bonnie
December 3, 2025
Sarah took great care of our cat while we were traveling! She was very communicative and gave great updates.
Tegan
December 2, 2025
Zak
November 18, 2025
Nathaniel
November 11, 2021
Sarah is super responsible and great with my cat. I could not be happier or feel more secure leaving my cat, Smacky, in her care.
Tony
October 12, 2021
Sarah was perfect! I can rest easy when I'm out of town for a few days. She is great with cats. Highly recommended!
Meowtel
July 22, 2021
Sarah is a cat sitter in the Sunnyside area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Gretchen
October 23, 2025
Sarah is a patient and compassionate care taker and companion to cats. She is reliable and will ensure that your pet is left in the best hands.
Tannia
October 23, 2025
Sarah is an absolute gem. She’s gentle, reliable, and truly has a gift for connecting with animals. My cat, Waffles, adored her from the start. I always feel completely at ease knowing he’s in her care.
Meowtel
October 23, 2025
Sarah is a background-checked cat sitter in the Woodside area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.