I'm Dorcena

Nena's Exceptional Cat Care

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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

Dorcena is experienced with 5 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Inhalers

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Nena's Exceptional Cat Care

I'm Dorcena

Cat Sitting in Philadelphia, PA

Hello fellow cat parents! My name is Dorcena, but my friends call me Nena. Growing up, I always had a special connection to cats, and now I get to be obsessed with yours!

I have been caring for cats over the last 15+ years. I have experience with cats along the full spectrum from kittens to seniors, friendly to spicy, healthy to special needs. I am active in animal rescue, specifically fostering kittens and local TNR efforts.

I'm well-versed in animal behavior and know when to respect their boundaries. If their eyes, ears, or tail tell me they need space, I will always listen! I always offer playtime and as much stimulation as I can during our reservation...
Hello fellow cat parents! My name is Dorcena, but my friends call me Nena. Growing up, I always had a special connection to cats, and now I get to be obsessed with yours!

I have been caring for cats over the last 15+ years. I have experience with cats along the full spectrum from kittens to seniors, friendly to spicy, healthy to special needs. I am active in animal rescue, specifically fostering kittens and local TNR efforts.

I'm well-versed in animal behavior and know when to respect their boundaries. If their eyes, ears, or tail tell me they need space, I will always listen! I always offer playtime and as much stimulation as I can during our reservation. I can administer injections, topical and oral medications, and am very willing to learn other techniques needed to care for them.

Their safety and comfort are my top priorities. I take the utmost care when entering and exiting your home, and ensure everything is exactly how you left it. If I see anything that seems amiss or that you forgot to mention I will communicate everything with you and care for your home and your cats as if they were mine.

I have my own transportation so, in case of an emergency, I'm able to transport them to their normal vet or nearest emergency room. I always worry about my animals when I am away, so I am very communicative and always send photos and updates.

I am a current cat mom to Meowington, Duke, and our very shy but oh so sweet tripod Daisy.

I look forward to meeting you and your crew!

Learn More About Dorcena

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

I have been caring for cats since I was a child, but have been doing it professionally for over 15 years.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 3 kitties! Meowington who comes with his own soundtrack of yowls, chirps, trills, and SO many meows. Then we have our bonded pair Duke and Daisy. We originally were looking for a third kitty after our senior cat passed away who was Meowington's good buddy. Duke was the perfect guy, and he came with a bonus kitty Daisy. She is a tripod missing her front left leg after a human-inflicted injury. She was pretty afraid when she came to us, but after a lot of patience and TLC, she's right at home.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Generally, yes! My family usually stays in Philly during the holidays, so I'm usually able to pop in for kitty care without any issues. Schedule availability around a bigger holiday like Christmas may be more limited (so make sure you book those visits ahead of time!) but I'm happy to spend Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years cuddling with your kitty crew!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent T-N-R

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Tidiness
Jess

Jess

September 26, 2025

Nena was such an amazing sitter — She shared lots of updates while we were away, dedicated time to play with our younger cat and made sure no one felt too lonely since we need to separate them while away.

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Julia

Julia

April 12, 2025

Dorcena is a fantastic communicator and very dependable. She clearly knows a lot about caring for cats and I appreciated that she made sure to get eyes on my car each day if he didn't come greet her. I will be booking her in the future.

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Marissa

Marissa

July 10, 2025

Nena was very professional and clearly knows cats! Our boys were excited to see her and she was great trying to make them comfortable despite the fireworks going off nearby.

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Allison

Allison

June 3, 2025

She was amazing with our kitties, she left very detailed notes on how they’re doing and gave us a peace of mind while we were away. She went above and beyond meeting our shy cats.

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Kristine

Kristine

July 14, 2025

As always, Dorcena was amazing! She took great care of two cats who couldn’t be more different. Her photos and reports were always reassuring, and she took special care to give Phoebe lots of love and attention, while giving Pete his space.

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Julia

Julia

February 13, 2024

Dorcena is the best Meowtel sitter I have had!! She gave me updates everyday, made sure my cats didn't destroy my apartment, and also spent ample time meeting my kitties before and playing with them during the visit. Dorcena went above and beyond caring for my kitties. She it's truly the kindest most caring sitter 😊 I would 100% recommend her!!

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Response from Dorcena

Thank you for the kind words, Julia! Miso and Frankie are the sweetest and I hope to visit them again ❤️

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.50 / 20min
$44.00 / 45min
$57.50 / 60min

Dorcena's is 20%

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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.

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!

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