KITTY in NY has the perfect temporary home for your cats when you're away. We select caregivers in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens. Your cat/s will be the only pet in the apartment. Contact us and we'll help you as soon as possible.

We would like to introduce you to some of our caregivers. KITTY in NY has selected over the years some outstanding people who have one thing in common: they LOVE cats!

My first pet was Marco, a beautiful red marbled European cat. I was six. After the experience with him - he was totally wild - I knew I can have any kind of cats in the apt and so it was. I grew up rescuing stray cats from the street and curing them, we have a lot in Italy, for the happiness of my mother. Our family cat there is now seventeen years old.

I owe a lot to Kitty in NY for giving me the possibility to continue to take care of them and treat them like my own.

I am a personal chef and I can cook authentic Italian food. I am also a  jewelry designer with a passion for teaching, I teach art and Italian both to kids and adults. I design from home and spend most of day in the apartment. I adore to have cats around while I work, they are truly an inspiration for me. ​

If you live in Midtown, Patrizia is the perfect solution for your cat sitting needs. She's passionate about cats, a very loving and dependable person.

At Kitty in NY we have a wide selection of caregivers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. They all have had cats of their own but have no pets at the moment. Your cat will be the only pet in the apartment and will receive all the attention and love he/she deserves. Contact us and send us all the details about the service you need. We'll be glad to help you.

Jack Kerouac, author of On The Road, was a poet and novelist who was a pioneer of the “beat generation”.

Jack Kerouac loved cats, especially his cat Tyke. He talked about Tyke's death in his memoir Big Sur.

“The next sign is in Frisco itself where after a night of perfect sleep in an old skid row hotel room I go to see Monsanto at his City Lights bookstore and he’s smiling and glad to see me, says ‘We were coming out to see you next weekend you should have waited,’ but there something else in his expression — When we’re alone he says, ‘Your mother wrote and said your cat is dead.’
Ordinarily the death of a cat means little to most men, a lot to fewer men, but to me, and that cat, it was exactly and no lie and sincerely like the death of my little brother — I loved Tyke with all my heart, he was my baby who as a kitten just slept in the palm of my hand and with his little head hanging down, or just purring for hours, just as long as I held him that way, walking or sitting — He was like a floppy fur wrap around my wrist, I just twist him around my wrist or drape him and he just purred and purred and even when he got big I still held him that way, I could even hold that big cat in both hands with my arms outstretched right over my head and he’d just purr, he had complete confidence in me — and when I’d left New York to come to my retreat in the woods I’d carefully kissed him and instructed him to wait for me ‘Attends pour mue kitigingoo’ — But my mother said in the letter he had died the night after I left.”

“Holding up my
purring cat to the moon
I sighed.”
- Jack Kerouac, American Haiku, 1959

KITTY in NY offers a wide selection of loving temporary homes for your cat in New York City. Your cat will be the only pet in the apartment. You will receive regular updates from your caregiver. In-Home cat boarding is truly the best solution for your mid/long term needs. Contact us to explain the services you need, we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Make your home a safe environment for your cat. Cats are curious and love to play. You should take a few steps to make sure your home is a "safe playground".

Avoid poisonous plants. Cats chew on grass and plants. Some of our house plants can be irritating (even deadly) to cats. Keeps plants away from your cat. If your cat loves to chew green stuff you can grow your own cat grass.

Keep food off counters and away from your cat. Some cats eat anything!

Unplug electrical cords that are not in use. If your cat likes to chew this could cause a nasty shock. You can put cords in a cord protector box or coat them with a non toxic spray (available at pet stores).

Tie blind cords to avoid your cat getting tangled up. Keep them out of reach, tie them up behind the blinds.

Check the dryer and washer before using them. Cats love hidden spaces where they feel secure. Always keep the dryer door locked and check inside before turning it on. Kittens like to climb on top of refrigerators, freezers and behind drawers, you should check these spaces too.

Remove table cloths unless you're using them. Your cats will try to climb and make a mess of your china or crystal ware. These could all be messy, expensive and could safe you a stressful trip to the doctor (or the vet)

Be extremely careful with medicines. Keep all medicines in a secure cabinet or drawer. Be sure to pick any pill you might drop. Cats' livers are very weak, even a pain killer could be fatal.

Lock up any cleaning supplies. You should keep your cat from licking or chewing any cleaning product. They contain chemicals that could upset (or be dangerous) your cat's digestive system.

Put away breakable objects. Cats love to explore and will jump on table, shelves, knocking down by accident fragile items.  You also want to make sure your shelves are secured to the wall and will not fall apart when a cat jumps on them!

Put the lid on your toilet. A very young kitten could fall in and be unable to get out!

Kitty in NY makes sure our caregiver's apartments are cat proof. Your cat will enjoy a safe stay with experienced caregivers who love cats. Contact us with more details about the service you need, we'll be glad to help you.