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I'm Emily
Cat Sitting in Philadelphia, PA
I understand how hard it can be to leave your babies behind, so my goal is always to help pet parents feel at ease while they’re away. I focus on creating a calm, safe, and loving environment where your kitties feel comfortable, secure, and cared for at every moment... Hi! I’ve been volunteering with Green Street Rescue since 2021, and caring for cats is truly one of my greatest passions. I share my home with four rescue cats of my own, all saved from the streets of Philadelphia, and I treat every cat I care for with the same love, patience, and devotion I give my own.
I understand how hard it can be to leave your babies behind, so my goal is always to help pet parents feel at ease while they’re away. I focus on creating a calm, safe, and loving environment where your kitties feel comfortable, secure, and cared for at every moment.
I have extensive experience administering oral medications, applying topical treatments, SubQ fluids, and closely monitoring cats during recovery. I’ve personally supported my own cats through spay and neuter surgeries, as well as an invasive abdominal surgery, so I’m very attentive to changes in behavior and comfort levels.
During each cat sit, I take the time to meet every kitty exactly where they are. That means keeping litter boxes extra clean, engaging in gentle play to burn off energy, offering plenty of affection (as much or as little as they want), and moving at their pace. I make it a priority to follow their normal routine as closely as possible and I’m always happy to send frequent photos and updates — because I know how comforting it is to see your own babies while you’re away.
Your cats’ happiness, comfort, and well-being are always my top priority 🤍
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I absolutely love meeting all the fun personalities each cat brings. They are so unique and special and all have their quirks! I had one cat who needed his wet food chopped up with special scissors or he refused to eat and it made me laugh but I have lots of respect for his stubbornness!
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
My #1 anxiety when traveling is the security of my cats when people are entering or exiting my house so when cat sitting this is definitely my #1 priority. I make sure to crack doors slowly and get down low to make sure everyone is safe and indoors! I also always double check windows and locks even though I don’t ever touch them just to be safe!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I have a grey tabby boy at home named Thomas who struggles really bad with anxiety form being abused when he was a kitten. I have learned how to handle his anxiety over time as he will hide in a corner when anyone comes into my house and not come out at all. I handle cats like this with patience and confidence. I think cats can sense when you feel anxious or are pressuring them so I try to stay relaxed and offer some of their favorite food or things (whatever the kitty parent recommends) and practice patience. I will sit at a distance for 30+ minutes if they are comfortable just so we can hang out and get used to each other. If I am told the cat doesn’t want to be bothered at all I respect that too!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Emily is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Sarah
July 16, 2026
Emily was great when I had a family emergency and all of my go-to sitters were booked up. My shy girl took to her right away. Dottie has a lot of things to add to her food and Emily was a pro, especially understanding my anxiety around leaving her suddenly and with starting a new med. I’ll be adding Emily to my list of excellent sitters!
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Patrick
December 8, 2025
Emily was wonderful with my cats. One of them is chronically shy, it takes hours for him to get comfortable with someone and he almost never interacts with people if I'm not nearby. Within half an hour he was eating treats out of Emily's hand and happily being pet.
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Julie
This month
Emily was absolutely outstanding, and I truly cannot say enough kind words about her and the way she cared for our Willow girl while we were away. She was so kind, attentive, caring, and so patient with our girl. She was great to communicate with, provided lots of detailed updates and photos, and we felt so at ease knowing Willow was in such great hands. Our cat is very nervous, stubborn, and slow to warm up, but Emily was so patient and gentle with her, and in no time she was so comfortable and cuddly with Emily!!! When we got home Willow was in great spirits and though was happy to see us, I know she’ll miss her new bff! Can’t recommend Emily enough, we will absolutely use her services again!!!
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Mary
April 13, 2026
Emily was awesome! Responsive, skilled, punctual and deeply caring. My cat needs medication administered every 12 hours and Emily was outstanding - always on time and perfect administration. I truly believe that Emily was as happy as I was when my cat ate a whole meal!
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Marjorie
This week
This was our second time booking with Emily! Just as last time, she was lovely, very proactive about keeping up with food, water, and supplies, and took great care of our cats! I was very impressed at her ability to handle 4 very different personalities, including a skittish foster cat, without sacrificing attention or care to any!
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Kristine
January 5, 2026
Emily was absolutely wonderful! From the first meet and greet, she formed a great connection with my cat Phoebe, who is playful but shy at first, and she understood the personality quirks of my reclusive semi-feral cat Pete. She sent wonderful updates that showed me how much time she spent playing with and cuddling Phoebe—she even spent some extra time with her. She’s an amazing cat sitter, and she’s my first choice for future reservations.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Emily's is 40%
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
Emily's holiday surcharge is 40%.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 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.
Philadelphia cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $26.00. 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
Sarah
July 16, 2026
Emily was great when I had a family emergency and all of my go-to sitters were booked up. My shy girl took to her right away. Dottie has a lot of things to add to her food and Emily was a pro, especially understanding my anxiety around leaving her suddenly and with starting a new med. I’ll be adding Emily to my list of excellent sitters!
Patrick
December 8, 2025
Emily was wonderful with my cats. One of them is chronically shy, it takes hours for him to get comfortable with someone and he almost never interacts with people if I'm not nearby. Within half an hour he was eating treats out of Emily's hand and happily being pet.
Julie
This month
Emily was absolutely outstanding, and I truly cannot say enough kind words about her and the way she cared for our Willow girl while we were away. She was so kind, attentive, caring, and so patient with our girl. She was great to communicate with, provided lots of detailed updates and photos, and we felt so at ease knowing Willow was in such great hands. Our cat is very nervous, stubborn, and slow to warm up, but Emily was so patient and gentle with her, and in no time she was so comfortable and cuddly with Emily!!! When we got home Willow was in great spirits and though was happy to see us, I know she’ll miss her new bff! Can’t recommend Emily enough, we will absolutely use her services again!!!
Mary
April 13, 2026
Emily was awesome! Responsive, skilled, punctual and deeply caring. My cat needs medication administered every 12 hours and Emily was outstanding - always on time and perfect administration. I truly believe that Emily was as happy as I was when my cat ate a whole meal!
Marjorie
This week
This was our second time booking with Emily! Just as last time, she was lovely, very proactive about keeping up with food, water, and supplies, and took great care of our cats! I was very impressed at her ability to handle 4 very different personalities, including a skittish foster cat, without sacrificing attention or care to any!
Kristine
January 5, 2026
Emily was absolutely wonderful! From the first meet and greet, she formed a great connection with my cat Phoebe, who is playful but shy at first, and she understood the personality quirks of my reclusive semi-feral cat Pete. She sent wonderful updates that showed me how much time she spent playing with and cuddling Phoebe—she even spent some extra time with her. She’s an amazing cat sitter, and she’s my first choice for future reservations.
Ashley
December 28, 2025
Emily looked after my 3 ladies and gave me SO much peace of mind when I was out of town. She administered several different medications to my kitties, kept me up to date on their behavior, sent photos, cleaned fountains, the list goes on. Even my shy kitties seemed to love her & were comfortable while I was away. I would absolutely recommend her!
Marci
December 23, 2025
Emily was a complete pro! She was friendly, clean, extremely considerate, sending videos and photos a few times a day. When I got home my place was spotless and my cat was happy as could be.
Marjorie
June 22, 2026
Emily was communicative, capable, and worked very well with our cats! She took our very new foster in stride and was even able to report on how he was getting on with the resident cats. Absolutely would recommend!
Celia
April 12, 2026
Emily was responsive and flexible in booking, and took the BEST care of our kitties. She sent so many photos and videos to let us know they were doing great while we were gone! We would absolutely use Emily’s services again!
James
December 27, 2025
Emily went above and beyond for my little man on her overnight holiday visits, showing expert toy playing skills, and even bringing him a new one that he loves. She also took great care of our house. We will definitely book her for our next trip!
Arghya
January 19, 2026
Emily is simply wonderful and took great care of our cats! Included a lot of playtime and care for both of our cats. She was extremely communicative, always on time and send us lots of photos! We highly recommend Emily and we will definitely have her house sit our cats in the future too!
Kristine
March 14, 2026
Emily is consistently wonderful! she was able to help at very short notice. she took exceptional care of my cats with great photos and updates. it’s so clear that my cat who needs lots of affection and playtime loves her. truly the best.
Maddy
December 27, 2025
Emily did an amazing job taking care of Ro! I tend to worry when leaving my cat for a longer trip but it was clear that Emily was intentional and took great care with cat sitting Ro to the point where I felt a lot better. She was always there when she said she would be and communicated wonderfully! I will definitely be reaching out to Emily again for cat sitting in the future :)
Micaela
May 3, 2026
Emily was far and away the best sitter I have ever had and i reccomend her without hesitation. In every way she was attentive to my senior cat and went above and beyond for both him and me. Not only did she handle all his medications with ease, including IV fluids, she also sent me tons of updates and was always very communicative. There’s so much more I could say but suffice to say if you hire Emily your babies will be in excellent hands.
James
This month
Emily has such a great relationship with my cat and always provides updates that reassure me he is having a good time while we are away.
Mayowa
December 28, 2025
Emily was great! She was easily to communicate with, and everything went smoothly during my trip. I knew my cat was in good hands.
James
This month
Deborah
This month
Emily
August 20, 2026
Brianna
August 13, 2026
Sarah
August 13, 2026
Sarah
August 3, 2026
Deborah
August 3, 2026
Alyssa
June 22, 2026
Kristine
June 21, 2026
Maddy
June 7, 2026
Vanessa
March 23, 2026
Alyssa
March 15, 2026
Patrick
January 15, 2026
Avery
November 27, 2025
Emily is a reliable, responsible, and very educated cat sitter. She has many years of experience in cat rescue and a lifetime of experience owning her own cats. She is very knowledgeable about cat behavior and how to best care for any cat she interacts with, as she recognizes everyone is unique in their needs. She takes amazing care of my two cats whenever I am away - I always feel completely at ease with them in Emily's care.
Saloni
November 27, 2025
I managed Emily at the cat rescue/ cat cafe for a couple of years. The whole time she was there, she put the cat's needs first. She has a soft spot for all animals. She also cat sits for me on occasion. She stays in communication with me by sending pics and updates. Lastly, she's one of the most dedicated and attentive cat moms I know. I admire her ability to connect with any animal that comes her way.
Meowtel
November 27, 2025
Emily is a background-checked cat sitter in the Philadelphia area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.