If you live in the UES or Spanish Harlem Francis would be the perfect choice. KITTY in NY has a wide range of temporary homes and cat sitters all over the city. Contact us with more details about the service you need: in-home boarding is the best solution for mid/long term. You bring your cat to the caregiver's apartment where he/she would be the only pet. Our cat sitting visits are a good option for short term: a professional and fully insured cat sitter visits your cat once a day in your apartment until you come back.

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.

Ford is the perfect choice to take care of your kitty while you're away. Kitty in NY provides a large selection of caregivers for in-home boarding and cat sitting services. Your cat/s will be in good hands and you will receive periodic updates during the service. Contact Kitty in NY and send us more details about the service you need. We'll be glad to help you with your cat!
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Leonardo - survey
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Ford is a lovely girl. My cat was treated very well and the place was clean and fresh. She really did an amazing job and kept me updated with videos and pictures while she was visiting my cat.

Lily - survey
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When we had to move and coincidentally would be out of town the same weekend, we were in a panic to find a good place for our sweet kitten, Leo. We had had mediocre experiences with cat sitters and was very hesitant to board our cat at a kitty hotel. Kitty in NY to the rescue! We were able to quickly book and find our furbaby a home in less than 24 hours.

Ford is a true cat lover and made me feel at ease the moment I met her. Our kitty loved his time with her and was able to relax in her care. She sent us pictures and videos daily and was so responsive and flexible. She is a true gem and as much as I hate to be away from my kitty, I can rest assured that Ford will be taking care of Leo. She is the best and I highly recommend her. 

Thanks Ford! We wouldn't know what to do without you!

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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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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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!

KITTY in NY cat sitting service provides the best solution for short trips. If you need to leave the city for business or pleasure contact us and send us more details about your cat. Our cat sitters are fully insured and bonded. We'll be glad to help you.

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Kathy C.
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We were beyond blessed to have Arthur Cheng take care of Callie and Nellie! He gave them love, attention, worked on gaining the quite shy Nellie's confidence and trust, and intervened when Callie would start to bully Nellie. We heard from Arthur every 3-4 days, receiving texts and pics. When it looked like the renovation would never be done, and my aunt was missing her girls, Arthur arranged a visit for us. Nellie got the sniffles, and Arthur texted me telling me about it and kept us informed (luckily she was better in just a couple of days). I would not hesitate to use the service again, and recommend it, and my caregiver Arthur, highly.

Tara - follow up survey
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Arthur Cheng sent us updates every morning and sent lots of pictures :) we were very happy!

Thomas J. - follow up survey
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Arthur was incredibly kind and took wonderful care of my cat while I was moving. My cat seemed to have enjoyed her stay with him and looked to be at home with him.

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.