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Your pet is family

Dedicated sitters that are ready to take care of your loved ones whenever you might need. 

All of our sitters have extensive background checks and years of experience so you can rest assured that your home and fur family are being taken care of by the best!

our mission

We strive to take care of your cats like they are our very own, while also remembering all of the animals who do not have a warm, safe home with loving humans.  

Gotham City Cat Care donates a portion of the proceeds from each client visit to Ready for Rescue a 501c3 Animal Rescue in NYC.

safe at home

During each visit your sitter will give your cats fresh food and water, scoop out the litter box, and spend some quality time with them to make sure they are happy and healthy.  

Plus, you’ll get a daily progress report (you choose – email or text) so you can find out whether Kitty was naughty or nice while you were away!

Services & Pricing

Your family is our family

Daily care for your much loved Kitty while you’re at work or away.

30-Minute visit

$30.00 per visit

During each visit your sitter will give your cats fresh food and water, scoop out the litter box, and spend quality time with them to make sure they are happy and healthy.

Also included is plant watering, bringing in the mail, and taking out the trash if needed.  

Plus, you’ll get a daily progress report (you choose – email or text) so you can find out whether Kitty was naughty or nice while you were away!
60-minute visit
$50.00 per visit
Kitty needs more love? Our 60-minute visits includes the full 30 minute package plus extra play and cuddle time!

Sleepovers

$90 per night
Your sitter will stay in your home overnight to keep your cat company and make sure that all of their individual needs are met, and will leave in the morning after feeding, watering, scooping, cuddling and playing!
  • All services subject to New York sales tax of 8.875%

extra love and attention

Each item is in addition to the cost of the visit

Weekends & Holidays

$5 per day /$10 per overnight

For visits on all Saturdays and Sundays. Holidays listed below that fall on a Saturday or Sunday incur $5 per visit that is in addition to the weekend fee.
2025 Holidays: Jan 20, Feb 17, May 24-26, June 19, July 4-6, Aug 30-Sept 1, Oct 13, Nov 27-30, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1 2026
Additional Pets

$5 per additional pet

Your visit includes care for up to 2 cats. Have more furry love? No problem – we only ask a small fee for each additional cat beyond 2.
standard Medications
$5 per treatment
Oral, Eye and Ear medication administration
*Administration may depend on the cooperation of the cat.
**We are not able to offer nail cutting service at this time.
injectable medications

$15 per treatment

Our trained sitters are able to administer injectable medications, insulin and subcutaneous fluid therapy. *Administration may depend on the cooperation of the cat
We Love them all!

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If you have fish, birds, reptiles, or other small animals that will need care as well, please contact us directly for pricing info.
Key Pickup/Drop Off

$15 per trip

If your sitter must make a separate trip to pick up or drop off the keys, there will be a $15 key fee per trip.

​We hate all these extras! We can help you figure out an arrangement to make key exchange more convenient for everyone, while avoiding fees.

 
  • All services subject to New York sales tax of 8.875%

Meet Our Cat Sitters

Diana

Diana Calderazzo (she/her) is originally from Florida, but has become accustomed to New York winters after living in NYC for 15 years. Centered on the Upper West Side, Diana adores her neighborhood and all of its sweet pets!

Anthony

Anthony and his animal-loving spouse have cared for about 40 cats—12 as their own and many as fosters—and Anthony has been cat sitting for nearly 20 years. Though he only joined Gotham City Cat Care a few years ago, his passion for feline care keeps growing. Anthony is able to administer subcutaneous fluids and insulin injections to cats, which are very important skills. In addition, Anthony has been a professional astrologer for the past 38 years!
Cassandre
Born and raised in NYC, Cassandre is a lifelong cat lover who treasures their unique personalities. She is passionate about books, classic films, British TV shows, and eclectic music. Whether reading or exploring museums, Cassandre embracse life’s little joys. Caring and reliable, she treats every cat as if they are her own.

Annika

Having grown up with cats, Annika loves caring for clients’ cats as if they are her own. Outside of hanging out with cats, Annika enjoys acting, going for walks and watching movies.

Danya

Living in the East Village, Danya is a grad student, artist, advocate, and lifelong cat parent. She has been a cat sitter since 2012 and loves making new animal friends!

Deb

Deb has been cat sitting for over a decade. She travels by bike so she is able to dart around to different cats” homes more easily. She is a professional photographer and loves taking pictures of her cat clients!

A’ja

A’ja is a performer in NYC and loves animals, finding cats peaceful to be around. As her roommate is allergic to cats, A’ja sought out cat sitting and states it is the best job in the world!

Kathleen

Kathleen has been with GCCC since 2018. She has had careers in fashion and project management, but caring for cats is the best job she has ever had! She has two of her own, Sebastian and Kitty Cordelia, rescued from an apartment basement. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys street photography, home decor, sewing, and politics. She looks forward to meeting your kitties!

Linda

Linda has lived with cats for over 50 years. In addition to the dozen or so who were her own, she has cared for those of friends and neighbors over the years. She also volunteered at a cat shelter for a while. She has been working with us since 2018 and finds it the most satisfying work she’s ever done. Her cats join in as she does yoga at home and puts together jigsaw puzzles for the joy of taking them apart when they are done. (Her cats are not allowed to join when she teaches chair yoga to her neighbors!)
Cat
In addition to caring for feline clients for the past 6 years, Cat raised rabbits in 4-H as a kid, and welcomes the chance to care for bunny clients! Before her cat-sitting job, Cat was in business development and operations for a major media company for several years. She did graduate work in Applied Cultural Anthropology and then in the History of Decorative Arts and Design. Cat lives with her cat, Malý, in Manhattan, and is an avid community gardener and tree steward.

Why Choose Gotham City Cat Care?

We’re CERTIFIED!

Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)

by Pet Sitters International

We’re prepared
All of our sitters carry smartphones outfitted with the Red Cross Pet First Aid app and have vast experience with cats. Many of our sitters have experience administering different types of medications.

We’re Bonded & Insured

When you are away and depending on someone else to take care of your home and your precious feline friends, it’s important to know that this care is backed up by full liability insurance coverage, honesty bonding, and criminal background checks. By providing all three, we let you rest easy. We are proud to be represented by Business Insurers of the Carolinas, a company that specializes in insurance needs for the pet care industry.

CERTIFIED & TRUSTED

Karin Johansson, the founder and owner of Gotham City Cat Care is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) through Pet Sitters International, ensuring expert, reliable, and professional pet care.

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Schedule your cat sitter today!

It can be stressful for your cat in boarding. All of our sitters come directly to your home so your cat can stay comfy and calm.
We cover Manhattan and some parts of Brooklyn & Queens. Now offering services in Baltimore, MD, as well!
If you have any questions or concerns about how we care for your pets, please reach out. We will get back to you soon!

Text is best! 917-443-3145

Email: info@gothamcitycatcare.com

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