Hi! My name is Amy and I have been a cat sitter over the past five years. I am a freelance designer who lives in Chelsea. My love for cats began in childhood growing up on a nonworking farm in upstate New York. The one thing we did seem to raise was a huge colony of feral cats! I just loved every single one of them! 

You can rest assured that I will treat your pet with care and love and attention as of they were my own. I will make sure they are happy and healthy in your absence and will send you a daily email with gorgeous photos and video updates. As a member of the Kitty in NY team, I am fully insured and bonded. I can’t wait to meet you and your pet!
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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!
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I have had kitties in my life for the past 20 years until my sweet kitty died this past summer. At one point, when I had a big house in California, I had 8 rescues!  They ran the gamut from aloof, to lap cat, to alpha male, to morning alarm clock (with no snooze button!). I love visiting the bodega cats and petting them. I have assisted at no-kill shelters (when I can) cleaning litter and helping with pet adoptions, and I always adopted strays and from shelters. Now that I am living alone, I have room for your fur-baby and will care for it as I did my own! I live in the West Village and have enough space for your baby and his toys and treats!

I moved to NYC in 2014 for work and I have worked in the public sector since 1987. I have a pretty regular schedule (m-f 9-5) so I can be home in the evenings and weekends with kitties!

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!

Hi from Jesse and Camille!  We live in Prospect Heights in a two bedroom that gets lots of sunlight and has a long hallway that cats love to run through.  We have fostered multiple cats over the last five years and love having an animal companion in the house with us.  Our most recent was Izzy, a beautiful blue korat, who found a permanent home with friends of ours.

Jesse works in film marketing and Camille is a magazine editor.  We both work from home on most days, so we are lucky to spend lots of time with any feline visitors we are hosting. We're happy to have you come over in advance to get a feel for us and our place, and to see how your cat takes to it!

If you live on the Upper East side and are looking for in home boarding services we recommend that you connect with Bill. ​ Contact us and send more details about your cat/s and the service you need.

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!

When I first took care of a cat by myself in high school I can admit I had no idea what was going on beyond what my mom, a lifelong catlover, told me. I had been tasked with taking care of a diabetic cat which meant every day I had to catch, hold, and inject a shot of insulin into the upper spine region of the cat I was taking care of. Fortunately I was able to manage through the fear and gain valuable experience in how to care and understand animals. That was towards the end of high school - I am now a recent post-grad and in my four years in college, three of those years were spent living with all kinds of animals including six different cats and four different dogs. I'm happy to say one of those cats I helped raise from adoption as a little kitten to the nearly one year old cat that it is now. When me and my girlfriend first saw Prince he was half the size of my palm in a bathtub with his brother waiting to be adopted. He spent most of his first week with us hiding in nooks and crannies but we eventually got him to come out of his shell and become comfortable with his surroundings. In the time I've spent with him I've learned a lot of about how to take care of cats as well as how to develop a loving relationship with a cat.

About me: I recently graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Business Administration and am now working a position that allows me to do remote work 2 days out of the work week. Needless to say I spend these remote days in the comfort of my home and I'd love a cat to keep me company. While I was in college I loved traveling - I spent time in Hong Kong, China, and Seoul to study abroad and explore the city. After work I like to spend an hour or two working out or swimming at my local gym. 

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 childhood was very colorful in that I grew up in a private home with a large
backyard in the Bronx. My mother, trying to recapture her own childhood in Cuba
and Puerto Rico, had hens and roosters living in our backyard, as well as a
monkey and a talking bird in cages in our living room. She eventually sold the
monkey due to much mischief--like always trying to look up my dress (ha ha).
In adulthood, I worked as a certified dog groomer at pet-related businesses for 2
years (k-9 styles and Doggie Do). This led to my running a small pet grooming
business from my East Village apt. I eventually began boarding dogs, and
sometimes cats. I did this for around 7 years while getting a university degree.
Overall, I've had long-term as well as intermittent years of experience with
animals. The passing of my last set of pets-- 3 cats and a German Shepherd--
around 8 years ago saddened me so much that I decided not to have pets for
awhile. But now I'm ready to open my heart and home again to these lovely
creatures, albeit as visiting guests and temporary companions this time around.  

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!

Hello, My name is Loriann. During my childhood, I've taken care of a few pets-parakeets and a turtle. My beloved cat, Justice, was found on the street by my younger siblings. Justice was a Calico cat that stayed indoors. We shared great times together for twenty years. I miss Justice dearly because she was always active, loving and ready to play. As a long term cat owner, I've learned how to administer various types of medicines, trim nails and provide a lot of attention. 

My apartment is a sunny, junior one bedroom apartment. Along with a pleasant view, it is a safe, plant free, environment that has screened windows and appropriate spacing for your cat to relax and play. Richmond Hill, NY. is a lovely area of Queens. 


I have been an Educator for twenty years in the NY public and charter schools. I have a great passion for teaching young children and caring for cats. Cats provide wonderful companionship and I'm intrigued by all breeds. My time is very flexible because of the numerous holidays during the school year. In my spare time, I enjoy visiting museums, art galleries, reading, playing pool, bowling, going to the gym, traveling and exploring many ethnic cuisines. I look forward to provide loving care for your pet/s. Also, I am interested to do home visits in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.   
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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!
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I had my first kittie in college and my second while living in San Francisco. Returning to New York, I lived for years in a building where I could not have any pets. So when I moved to my current location, in Manhattan's East Village, I made up for lost time. That was way, way back in 1992. I contacted an animal rescue agency named BeingKind. (That was the precursor to KittyKind in Petco.) Soon I took in a family of six abandoned cats from BeingKind. I included an old scratched photo, taken before the days of cell phones and similar devices. The momma and poppa cats were about a year and a half old. Teenagers in Love I called them. The four kittens were six weeks old and just learning to walk. They were about the size of my hand (not counting the tails). I eventually adopted out two kitties and kept four felines to myself.

They all lived exceedingly long lives, so I must have been doing something right. The momma cat lived to 18 years of age, the poppa and one daughter both lived to 19, and the final daughter lived very close to 21 (about 20 years and 9 months).

After the family went to Kittie Heaven, I took a break from being a caretaker. That ended in about nine months. One night I went dancing at Barefoot Boogie (highly recommended) and met someone who worked for Kitty in New York. That marked the beginning of the next phase of my love for felines, as I soon became an Official Kitty Caregiver.

I can now offer lots of love, a spacious one bedroom apartment, and decades of experience for my feline friends. I am able to give injections, pills, subcutaneous fluids, and blood glucose monitoring for cats with medical needs.

I am now partly retired but work about 20 hours a week as a psychotherapist. This allows me the luxury to spend lots of time with my four-legged friends. As you might guess, I love to write so I enjoy sending frequent emails or texts plus loads of photos to cat owners. This allows the owners to enjoy their vacations or business trips, knowing that their kitties are happy and doing well.

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!

“I work as a tax analyst in New York City and have a passion for animals and cats in particular. I grew up with two cats and am delighted to take care of yours. I am always accessible and growing up with cats has made me attentive to their needs. My apartment is on W190th Street and is very large and you can be assured your cat/s will receive lots of love, time in front of the windows watching the birds, and playing with toys and treats.” 


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​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!

Hello my name is Dorothy I am friendly animal lover who lives alone and loves cats for companionship. I live in spacious one bedroom in the Tremont section of the Bronx and have lived here for 15 years.  My Kitty Kat recently passed away and I've had her since I've lived up here. I used to work in healthcare field and then private housekeeping.  I used to visit different homes to do upkeep, so I am used to all kinds of different cats and dogs.  Recently I started studying to be a massage therapist in the process of finishing. I have a comfortable warm cozy apartment and will take time to care and watch over your kitty

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!

Volunteering in a cat rescue you come into contact with so many different cat personalities from the lovable cuddler to the skittish recluse. Being a care giver for them means having to be adaptive and understanding of their needs. 

As a kid I remember rescuing one of our first pregnant cats and helping with the care of her litter of kittens. Most of the kittens were excited to play and loved people with that wide eyed bliss a kitten has. But there was one kitten, Tiger, who was a bit more nervous around people than the rest and wouldn't really allow anyone to hold him. So I thought to myself, these kittens are pretty tiny so I'd imagine we look like giants to them (and who wouldn't be a little terrified of a giant hahah). So I decided to get down on their level and just sat on the floor with the kittens for a while. Not really making any sudden movements, but just showing myself to be a non-threatening presence. Of course most of the other kittens immediately sprang into action climbing all over me like a human shaped kitten playground. But Tiger was still hesitant, standing off to the side. I just continued to sit there allowing Tiger to watch all his sibling play around and having fun without me harming them or being an imposing presence. Eventually he witnessed enough to trust me came to join in on his brothers' and sisters' fun. After that he even allowed me to start petting and hold him! This experience allowed me to learn very early on that all cats require a different approach.

About me:
I recently graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a bachelors in Business Administration and a concentration in marketing. Before graduating I interned at Universal Music Group, the largest record label in the world. After being rehired full time in my last semester I was immediately on a bus to New York after my last final to start work the next day. That was almost a 2 years ago now and I've been loving the city ever since. I'm a foodie at heart, so nothing beats exploring the city to discover new hidden restaurant gems. I also love the incredible night life where there is always something to do, though I'm an introvert at heart so I make sure the party never follows me home. I'm a lover of all animals so I look forward to being able to help all of you wonderful cat owners out with a loving home for your cats to stay in when need be!

If you are looking for a loving temporary home for your cats and are in Bed-Stuy, or the surrounding area we recommend you connect with Kristopher. Contact us and send more details about your cat/s and the service you need.


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Sakinah - follow up survey
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Kristopher was very accommodating, patient, and responsive. He kept my mind at ease.

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!

​Writer and curator Jeanne G was born in Lausanne, Switzerland and lives in New York. In 2014, Jeanne G founded 186f Kepler, an art space without walls. She has organized numerous international exhibitions and serves as a columnist for May Revue (Paris). Her novel, Vzszhhzz, was published in 2018 by Semiotext(e)/Native Agents - The MIT Press. She’s part of the band Solar Lice. 

"I’m writing to highly recommend Jeanne G as a cat caregiver.  She’s been an amazing sitter and boarder for our 15 year old male cat, Stinky.  We met Jeanne early this year through friends of friends after finding out our prior sitter was no longer available.  We were planning for a month long trip to visit Taketo’s family in Japan and needed someone that could manage Stinky’s strict raw food diet.  After meeting her and going over the details of his somewhat involved meal preparation, we were impressed with her attention to detail and the level of interest she showed for all aspects of his care and personality.  We were able to take our trip with no worry about Stinky’s well-being and received regular updates from Jeanne on how he was doing.  He was well cared for while staying at her home, settling quickly into a happy routine with no meal-related or other issues.  I was a little worried that he would show some aggressive behavior that he had in the past, and had warned her about it, but was ecstatic to hear that he not only behaved but was letting her brush him regularly, something he hadn’t tolerated before"

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!

I'm Sonia and I am a part time housekeeper in Manhattan, because of my job every day I visit different customers with cats and dogs and I bring my special cleaning products to ensure they are safe. Did you know some cleaning products are potentially dangerous for cats and poisoning by just inhalation!

I grow up on a farm taking care of cows, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats and more... so I know how to treat these specials creatures. They need a lot of love!

An interesting fact about me is that I'm left handed and I support children in central America with 10% of my income.  I speak many languages - Danish, Spanish, Italian and of course English and will be delighted to look after your kitty!

If you live in Hamilton Heights and are looking for in home boarding services we recommend that you connect with Ric. ​ Contact us and send more details about your cat/s and the service you need.

If you are looking for in home boarding services in or around Astoria, Queens Clinton could be the perfect choice for you.  Please contact us and send more details and we will get back to you as soon as possible to help you connect with the best caregiver who will suit your needs.