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 always been an animal lover and done a great deal of cat- dog- and horse-sitting during my life.  I recently lost my own beloved kitty (winter 2015) and miss feline company. 

​Pia will take excellent care of your cat/s when you go out of town. She will visit your cat/s in your apartment and provide the daily dose of care and attention they need.

Contact us with the dates when you will need the service. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Cat sitting visits are a great solution for short term trips. You will receive a daily photo update.

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​REVIEWS

Rebecca - by survey
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Excellent and thoughtful care for my 8 year old kitty.
Pia provided photo and video updates which were so wonderful to see. I had full confidence in the level of her care and would definitely use her services again!

Bethany - by survey
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Extremely pleased!. Pia went above and beyond while caring for Inuki and Kuro and truly cared about their health and wellbeing while I was away. When I returned home, both cats, especially Inuki, didn't even display the usual distress or weight loss that normally happens when I'm away. She was amazing.

Jana - by survey
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Pia was incredibly communicative, kind, and a loving caregiver during my hectic move back to the city. She made everything with my cat so easy to handle and I truly appreciate her hard work and care.  I know my cat loved staying with her!

Morgan
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Pia was amazing and provided outstanding care to my two cats while I was away. Could not be happier with the level of care, frequent updates / pictures throughout the duration of the service, and for general ease of process. 10/10

Victoria
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​Pia is incredibly attentive to Cleo's needs and goes out of her way to constantly communicate with me so I am assured that Cleo is safe/happy while I am gone!

Victoria
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Pia was wonderful with my kitten Cleo - very attentive and caring and gave me very detailed reports of how Cleo was doing!  Thank you so much! 

Celia​​ - survey
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Pia was wonderful; very tuned in to my cat - she spent lots of time playing with him which he needs. I felt totally confident that he was in good caring hands while I was away. Her updates were thorough and very reassuring. I highly recommend Pia, she is terrific. 

John​​ - survey
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Pia showed great affection toward our cat Luna. She kept us posted with photos and video. We have totally trust in her services and would certainly use her in the future.

Amanda​ - survey
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She is thoughtful, punctual, and very responsive via text, email, phone, etc. A cat lover and purrfect sitter!

Ashleigh - survey
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Pia is so incredibly patient and kind with our tabby Pierre. She is also a great communicator, checking in before the visit to see if anything has changed with Pierre's eating or playing habits, and checking in during visits with thorough rundowns of how Pierre is doing. For a pet parent, the greatest stress and worry is leaving your pet to go out of town, but with Pia, those fears are relaxed because I know he is in good hands with her. 

Miranda - survey
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Pia was responsible, responsive, easy to communicate with and made me feel completely comfortable. She really exceeded my expectations.

Meghan - survey
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She spends a lot of time playing with my kitties, and being Sphynx they need lots of play! She takes videos and pictures to send me throughout the day, which puts me at ease because I get to see them happy! Highly recommended!!

Jacqueline - survey
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Pia always surpasses my expectations! She is fantastic- I know my cat and apartment are in good hands. It is a realized knowing I can trust her!!

Meghan - survey
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We have used this service for a year now (since I got my kitties). Pia loves my boys and really cares about their happiness, safety and comfort. She always plays with them, which is crucial because I have two Sphynx that require a lot of socialization and activity. I trust Pia and Kitty in NY with my boys, which says a lot because I am incredibly picky about who they spend time with alone. Highly recommend this service. 

Lisa - survey
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Pia went above and beyond to care for my cat while I was out of town. Based on her prompt, thorough, and caring style of communication with me, I was assured that my cat was given the best care and support while I was away. I loved the picture and video updates that followed her visits. I am so grateful I found your service and will absolutely use it again and recommend it to friends. 

Jacqueline - survey
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Pia was exceptional and took the absolute best care of my cat. She gave me timely and thorough updates on my cat. I trust her completely going into my apartment and taking caring of my cat. I have had the absolute best experience with Kitty in NY and Pia and will absolutely use this service again. I have nothing but the best things to say. Thank you!

Elena - survey
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Pia was as always communicative, welcoming, and very caring. We love leaving Pompi with her because we know she'll be in great hands!

Louisa - survey
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Pia goes to a lot of effort to provide updates with photo and videos. Our cat Luna loves her and it is great to know she is in such good hands! I'm so glad we found someone we can trust completely with care of our cat.

Lisa - survey
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Pia always takes such good care of my kitties. She always takes time to play with them, take photos and videos and give me a full download immediately after. It is reassuring to know they are in such good hands.

Jaclyn - survey
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Pia is absolutely incredible. She goes above and beyond every time.

Cecilia - survey
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Pia's visits are always accompanied by an adorable narrative of the visit's activities and dozens of pictures and videos, which are such a delight to receive when I'm away from my cats. 

Amanda - survey
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Easy communication and Pia is a great cat sitter who spends quality time with my kitty.

Jaclyn - survey
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Pia is caring and attentive. I feel like she really cares about the pets she's looking after which is comforting. 

Peej - survey
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Pia was very professional, good at communicating and updating us, and took very good care of Pompi. I would definitely recommend her.

Laura - survey
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Pia is wonderful! She sends very detailed updates with pics and video and really engages with my kitty. I have no doubt Ari is in good hands with Pia. 

Meghan - survey
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She was incredibly thorough and caring. She spent quality with my little kitty, played with and loved on him. Sent several photos, which was much appreciated because I was missing him on my trip. We will definitely use Pia again!

Sharon - survey
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Pia was very communicative and made sure all aspects of the cats' care were addressed- food, water, environment, grooming and play.

Amanda - survey
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Pia made me feel very at ease leaving my cat. She sent lovely pictures and very thorough updates daily. It seemed like my cat didn't even notice I was gone because she was so happy!

Louise - survey
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Our caregiver provided wonderful detailed updates including. photos and videos, and our cat loved her! She is usually so shy, but she really loved Pia! Maybe more than us!

Emily - survey
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We really enjoyed having Pia watch our cat. Our cat does not like strangers and we appreciate Pia being able to handle a somewhat "difficult" pet. 

Alana - survey
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Pia was fantastic. I could tell how invested she was with this job and how much she loves animals. Instantly she put myself and my kitty to ease. Marlow took to her almost immediately and her daily updates were fantastic. 

Jeff - survey
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Pia went above and beyond my expectations. She loved our cats like we do and spent more then 30 mins with them on some days. I never worried about them while I was away.

Kitty in NY recommends in-home cat boarding for long services instead of travelling with your pet. Cats do not like long trips and will do well in a temporary home until you get back. Avoiding the stress of the trip will be greatly appreciated by your favorite feline. We have clients who boarded their cats for 3/6 months , even for a year. Our caregivers will send you regular updates during the whole boarding period. Contact us and tell us what services you need.

For short weekends or one week trips cat sitting visits to your apartment will save your beloved cat a lot of stress and anxiety.

If you need to take your cat on a car, train or air trip you should ensure it is comfortably secure in the right carrier.

You may give your cat the Bach Flower Essence "Rescue Remedy" to help it with the stress of traveling. Give a few drops in his/her water every day. The flower essence will help your cat remain calm.

It can be dangerous (and ilegal) to have a cat loose in your car – it cause an accident by becoming entangled with the driver. If a window or door was opened the cat could escape and get lost.

You need to invest in a carrier which is strong and easy to clean. Cats can urinate/defecate (or vomit) during long trips. Spray the inside of the carrier and car with Feliway before you're ready to go. Feliway sprayt mimics the pheromones cats leave when they are comfortable and relaxed.

Place the carrier where it will be secure if you have to use the brake suddenly but where it has a good air flow (not under luggage in the back of the car). You can secure the carrier behind the front seats or use the seat belt to hold it securely on the seat. The cat could meow initially or even throughout the whole journey – speak calmly and reassuringly to it but do not let it out of its carrier. The meowing will probably drive you mad but the cat is unlikely to be suffering; just voicing its dislike of the situation! Eventually the constant motion and noise of the car will probably induce your cat to sleep.

Warmer months are very busy for us. Our cat sitters visit many kitties all over the city. Photo / video updates are sent after each visit. That's how we get to know all our kitty clients. Cat sitting visits are the best solution for short term trips (weekends, short business trips or vacations). They could also be a good option if your cat is very shy or skittish. A professional cat sitter will visit your cat in your apartment, clean the litter box, refill water and food bowls and play/pet your cat. Contact us to book your next cat sitting service!

Please see below some of Oscar's kitty clients:

KITTY in NY also provides in-home boarding services. This is the best option for long term services. Our caregivers will take care of your cat/s in their apartments. Your cat/s would be the only pets in the apartment. You will receive periodic updates during the service. Contact us and tell us more about your cat/s and the service you need. We'll be glad to help you.

Cats are low maintenance pets but neglecting playtime and attention to your cat can result in obesity and other behavior or health issues.

Kitty in NY provides loving caregivers for your cat while you're away. They will play with your cat and make sure she gets the activity she needs. Our cat sitting visits are perfect for short term or very shy cats who wouldn't adjust to a temporary home. An in-home boarding service is recommended for mid/long term services. Contact us to book your next cat boarding service.

March was a busy period for our cat sitters! We have taken care of many kitties for a few days in the city. Our cat sitting visits are a great option when you leave for a weekend or a short trip. A professional and insured cat sitter will come to your apartment to feed your cat/s, refill water bowls and clean feeding and litter areas. You will receive an update after every visit. Contact us to book your next cat sitting service! (if you mention this blog post ("best pics March 2016") you will receive a 5% discount)

Please see below a selection of Oscar's pics:

Kitty in NY provides the best cat care services. Our in-home boarding option is the best value for longer term. Your cat lives at the caregiver's apartment where he/she will be the only pet. Our caregivers LOVE cats! You will receive periodic updates. Contact us as soon as possible to book your summer services.

We have visited some very special kitty clients this month. We hope you enjoy this selection of pics. Oscar has sent tons of updates, it's quite hard to come up with the top 12!

KITTY in NY provides the best cat care services in the city. Cat sitting visits will help you leave the city for a weekend or short trip knowing your cat/s will receive a daily visit from an experienced and fully insured caregiver. You will receive an update after each visit. If you plan to leave for a longer period, we can board your cat in our private apartments where your cat/s will be the ONLY pets. Send us an in-home boarding request for more information. We have boarded cats for over 2 years! Contact us and send us more details about the service you need.

January is not one of our busiest months. Oscar has continued visiting cats albeit the snow storm! Please see below a selction of his best pics. All his kitty clients appreciate his visits:

Cat sitting visits are a great way to take care of your cat if you leave the city for a few days or when your cat is very shy. Some of our clients count on us to visit their cats every month. Our standard visit is 30 minutes long. We make sure the feeding and litter box areas are kept clean and you will receive an update after each visit. Our cat sitters are all insured and bonded. Contact us with more details about your cat sitting service. We'll be glad to help you.

December was a very busy month for our cat sitters! We send daily updates during our cat sitting visits. One of our caregivers, Oscar, sends beautiful pictures! All his clients rave about them. He has an eye for the best shot and cats love him. Please see below some of his best shots during the month of December:

KITTY in NY provides the best cat care services. Our daily cat sitting visits will allow you to leave the city for a few days or a long weekend. Cat boarding would be the best option for a longer period. We board cats for weeks or months. Contact us and explain what service you need. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you're located in the UWS Joana is the perfect option to visit your cat or to board your cat in her apartment. Contact us with more information about the service you need. Our cat boarding and cat sitting services will help you leave the city while your favorite cat is in good hands. We'll be glad to help you.

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REVIEWS

Lindsey - survey
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Henry seemed immediately at home when I dropped in off and still perfectly at home when I picked him up, which is what I care most about in leaving him somewhere. Joanna seemed to enjoy having him around and treat him as her own. 
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Amelia - survey
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Joanna takes really great care of our girls! We don't know how we would be able to travel without her. 

Efrat - survey
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Joana was great. She was easy to reach and sent us photos with every visit. Most importantly, the kitties were happy and relaxed when we returned. She was all we hoped for!

Allison - survey
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Joana was very good with communication and sent us pics with every visit. The house was clean and everything was tidy when we got back. The cats were happy and that makes me happy. :) I would highly recommend Joana!

Amelia - survey
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Joanna is a good match for our cats because she is very calm and caring when she interacts with them. Our cats can be shy so it's important not to force interaction.

Danny - survey
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She did such a wonderful job with Patty. When I got home last Sunday, it was as if I had never been gone!

When you're leaving your apartment for a short period of time (2-6 days) cat sitting could be a good solution. A professional cat sitter would visit your apartment to take care of your cat/s. Our standard visit is 30 minutes but you may request longer visits if needed. Longer visits might be needed when there are more than 2 cats or when administering medication is required.

Our cat sitters have a lot of experience with cats. They are trained to administer medication and will make sure your cats are doing well while you're away.

Tasks included in the standard visit:

• cleaning and refilling food and water bowls: your cat sitter will clean and refill each bowl daily
  
• scooping/replacing litter in the litter box
  
• cleaning of both areas (feeding and litter box)
  
• play time: leave your cat's favorite toys and tell the catsitter what your cat loves. They will be glad to spend time playing with your cat!
  
• petting : some cats don't trust strangers but if your cat comes and requests attention we'll be more than happy to pet them. We love cats!
  
• update after every visit: you will receive a photo update (via SMS or email, you decide) after each visit

Our database of cat sitters allows us to always be able to help you. You won't have to worry about your cat sitter not being available. We have selected over the years great people with one thing in common: they love cats!

Please contact us with the exact dates, your address and as much information about your cat. If this is your first service a meet and greet visit at no charge is included. You will be able to meet the prospective cat sitter before you confirm your service.

We'll be glad to help you with your cat/s!

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.

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REVIEWS

Cass  - follow up survey
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Alex was thorough, responsive and available whenever I contacted her. My kitty was very happy and healthy when I picked him up. Thank you!!!

Tracy  - follow up survey
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Alex was amazing, nuts came home very happy and content! he was very well looked after!

Allison  - follow up survey
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Alex was friendly, sent updates, and my cat loved her!

Irina  - follow up survey
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She was really caring and sweet. Genuinely likes cats and is a warm person. I also felt really comfortable with her apartment. 

Mary Rose . - follow up survey
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Amazingly cheerful, competent, flexible, cooperative and amazing.

Ellie . - follow up survey
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Alex sent me photos during my trip and it was lovely to see him getting lots of attention! He obviously enjoyed himself there as he didn't want to leave when I arrived to pick him up! 

Prithvi R.
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We were initially skeptical about this service, but after meeting with Alex and seeing her interact with our cat in her apartment, we were convinced this was a good idea. She obliged us with pictures of our cat while we were away and was very accomodating in all our requests.

Mary Rose. - follow up survey
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Friendly, flexible, kind, great attitude, smart, got along so well with the Cat, sent regular and informative updates, provided a loving and stimulating environment, good communication skills.....I cannot express how happy I am with Alex and her roommates!

Marisa. - follow up survey
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Alex was very sweet and seems to love cats. Thus, I was very comfortable with her and having her watch our beloved cat.

Brad. - follow up survey
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Alex was so sweet and caring.  I am very grateful to her and to Kitty in NY!

Interactive play time is a very powerful tool to build a strong bond with your cat. It is great for trust-building, exercise, release of energy, avoid cat boredom and depression. A cat who receives a daily dose of play time is a happier cat. Don't overlook the importance of activity, it can avoid many behavior issues.

A key ingredient in interactive activity with your cat is YOU. You may have a variety of cat toys in your apartment but they are dead toys without you. The concept behind any cat toy is to allow your cat to act like the hunter she was born to be. When you move a fishing pole type toy as a prey, the target at the end of the string will slide, dart, creep around the room, waking your cat's hunting instinct.

How you move the toy is important. Don't move it too fast or right in front of her face. That's not how felines hunt in the wild. They stalk their preys. Move the toy slowly across her visual filed. Cats cannot run for long periods of time, you should make her run but allow her time to catch her breath. You should always let her catch her prey at least once per session. The game needs to be fun for the cat, not a frustrating experience. End the game slowling down the speed of the toy and letting her play with the "dead" prey for a minute.

You should have a play session every day. It doesn't need to be long, once or twice a day for 15 minutes will do. The benefits are much greater than the time you invest. Your cat will be a healtheir/happier feline. Those sessions develop her confidence, increase trust and relieve stress.

In between games, you should always store interactive toys. Do not leave them out. You want it to be special and most imporant, you don't want your cat to chew on worn out parts that could be dangerous if swallowed. There are some "solo" toys your cat might enjoy on his own (mice, puzzle feeders, those that are safe when you're not around).

Cats are low maintenance pets but neglecting playtime and attention to your cat can result in obesity and other behavior or health issues.

Kitty in NY provides loving caregivers for your cat while you're away. They will play with your cat and make sure she gets the activity she needs. Contact us to book your next cat boarding service.