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 was four, a stray cat (which my brother was secretly feeding) ran into my house and birthed three kittens. We weren’t a pet family at that time and my parents only had childhood experiences of raising dogs. 

We became pet/cat people overnight. 

Of that litter, one survived for 20 beautiful years. Chichi and I grew up together. Because of her, I’ve always been able to connect with cats — even ‘tough’ cats or strays. She wasn’t the only cat I raised; we came to own two other cats in her lifetime. The three cats couldn’t be more different, and yet, my relationship with each was special. Eventually, they all passed and I wasn’t sure I’d jump back into owning a cat because I was afraid I’d never find cats as great. I was so wrong.

Four years ago I adopted a 6 y.o. tuxedo cat with arthritis. He came from a hoarder home and was extremely skittish with people. I have never had to work so hard to ‘normalize’ a cat, but Figgy and I have made strides. Due to his arthritis, Fig is on a strict diet and is medicated daily. I intimately understand the importance of adhering to diets/medication routines because his comfort depends on it.  ​

I’m very good at meeting cats where they are. Figaro has taught me that some cats really operate at their own pace and can’t always be bribed. I’m comfortable with keeping my distance from a cat who wants that and also giving a kitty all of the loving it demands of me. I work as a graphic designer in FiDi and live in Harlem. Happy to visit with any kitties along the 2/3 line :)

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!

3 years ago, on a rainy August evening in Miami, as I was walking up to my apartment, I suddenly encountered the love of my life. Off to the side of the path, there was a little gray and brown striped cat, wet and shivering. I stopped right where I stood, heart in my throat, and she ran right up to me. She weaved between my legs a bit before plopping herself right on my sneakered feet. I squealed (as quietly as I could) with delight: just 2 nights before, I had proclaimed to my roommate that we would be getting a cat. We had already began to rearrange our furniture, effectively baby- (or kitty-)proofing the space; we bought oodles of wet food, a comfy bed, a carrier, and tons of toys. We had no idea that 2 days later, we would be welcoming this small furry ball of energy, who came to be called Tootsie, into our home. I am so glad she did! 

My name is Gari and I am a woman of many talents. I am originally from NYC. I'm a Prep for Prep, Sacred Heart ('12), Wesleyan ('16), and AmeriCorps/City Year ('17, '18) alumna. I've lived in Miami (and briefly in Maryland) for the past 2 years. I came back to the Big Apple at the end of 2018 (for those keeping track: since moving back to NYC, Tootsie is currently living with my cousin and I visit her every other weekend). In addition to loving up on and caring for cats, a large portion of my time goes towards building my healing & coaching business, where I work to create spaces for folx to explore & better understand themselves, their feelings, and their purpose. When I'm not doing that, you can catch me cleaning/KonMari-ing people's homes, reading something about consciousness, drawing in my notebook, or working on any one of my numerous passion projects!

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 come from a cat lover family: my great-grand parents, my grand-parents, my parents had cats. For as far as I can remember, I have heard stories about and lived with cats.  I feel totally comfortable with them. They are beautiful, intelligent and loving animals, I love and respect them deeply: I like the fact that they are close to their true nature. By nature I am a calm and sensitive person and adjust well to the cats' personalities which are so different from one another. A part-time teacher, I am at home a lot, translating or making craft, so I am able to spend time, play and have quality time with the cats, or let them be. Since my last cat Rose died, I don't live with a cat, and I miss the companionship. My apartment is a cosy and cats friendly one bedroom so no worries about scratching furniture or rugs!

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 Katyarina and Hailey! We both genuinely have a love for animals of all kinds, and both grew up in homes filled with them. We both have always had cats of our own, and we've missed having them around since we moved to the city, so we are more than excited to share our home with your kitties while you're away and have lots of love to give! We are very familiar with the range of attention that cats want and/or need and recognize that every cat is wildly different, each with an amazingly unique personality from the next, and that is what makes them so special, and we are more than willing to accommodate to their needs! 

We are both 20-year-old students at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I study Business Management and Hailey studies Advertising/Marketing, and Communications. We currently share a cozy apartment in the Gramercy Park / East Village area of Manhattan, with lots of natural sunlight pouring in for your kitty's daytime naps! We both work part-time jobs in fashion and retail so we are home more often than not and would have plenty of time to share with your felines!:) We look forward to meeting you and your furry friends! 

If you are looking for a loving temporary home for your kitty and are in Murray Hill or Gramercy or the surrounding area we recommend you connect with Katyarina and Hailey.  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!

I have loved animals my whole life and have a special fondness for cats. As a little girl, I fondly remember my sister’s cats Pinky [short for Pinkerton G Fobs] and Pegasus  Pinky had a litter of kittens under my sister’s bed as I watched with fascination. I shall never forget that amazing experience. In my adult years, I have had 2 wonderful cats: a Silver Tabby, named Isis who was with me for 20 years and an Abyssinian, named Ra for 17 years. I’ve been without cats in my home for quite a while now and miss their endearing company. I took care of a wonderful cat, named Mr. Pinkerton for one of Kitty In NY’s clients. It was such a pleasure. You can see a photo of “his Royal Highness”, Mr. Pinkerton, in the photo below. What a coincidence that he happened to have the same name as my sister’s cat! I’m now in a position again where I have the time to open my home to take special care of new, mysterious, feline guests! 

I am a former professional dancer and currently work as a New York State licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist. I work within about 25 minutes walking distance from my home and have been living here for 31 years. So, I’m always close by when taking tender loving care of kitties. 

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.  

Currently, I teach 25 hours a week at a private school in Manhattan and
transcribe from home. I have also been trying to write a book so, as you can see,
I do spend plenty of time at home. I will be available during the winter and spring
holidays of 2018/19, and any other time in between the holiday seasons. My
apartment is a small one-bedroom and it is minimally furnished-- just the way I
like it. It is safe for cats to play, sleep, and just chill out. I am an affectionate person by nature and the pet(s) I host will be the object of my touch, unless your
cat, whose boundaries I will completely respect, is more standoffish.

If you live in the East Village or the surrounding area, Magdalena will be delighted to look after your cat and send regular kitty updates.  Kitty in NY will help you find the best caregiver for in home boarding or cat sitting services.  Contact us and send more details about your cat and we will be happy to help you.

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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're located close to Morrison Ave, Bronx Sonia will provide a perfect temporary home for your furry friend until you're available. In-Home Boarding is a good solution for long term or very social cats. Contact us and send more details about the service you need. We'll be glad to help you.
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Jade - follow up survey
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Sonia went above and beyond to care for my kitten Storm. I appreciate the time she took to update me and reassure me that he was adapting well to her home. I cannot sing her higher praises and will def book with her again in the future. 

Max - follow up survey
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Sonia was very accommodating of my schedule for drop off and pick up she and very sweet throughout everything. She loved and took great care of Slippers (my cat) and sent regular updates. I’m so grateful Slippers had a cozy loving place to stay and a wonderful caretaker. 

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.