I'm Karie
Friendly And Kind Cat Sitter In Dc
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Karie is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Karie
Cat Sitting in Washington, DC
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting for over 10 years. I truly enjoy taking care of cats of all ages and love getting to know their personalities and habits. Cats are a big part of my life!
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love helping cats socialize and feel more at ease while their owners are away. I just love cats in general, love meeting new cats and getting to know them.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I am currently cat sitting for a super sweet orange cat who is very fluffy! He’s so fun to take care of since he’s so affectionate and cute. He really seems to enjoy seeing me each time I come over and I am happy to give him some company, comfort and pets while his family is away. He’s a joy to take care of!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Yes I have 2 sweet cats named Nathan and Sabrina. They are 13 and 4 years old and they were both rescued from Homeward Trails. We call Nathan “Nato potato” and Sabrina “Beena” and they have many other nicknames. They’re my pride and joy!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Make sure they love cats and know how to care for your cats in the best way possible in order to keep your cat comfortable, safe, clean and happy! Someone who is kind is always great too!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
It’s important to me to get to know what your cat likes/dislikes and how to best care for them in terms of food and water routines as well as with fun things like playtime preferences, their favorite toys and treats! I like to l make sure you are comfortable with me and feel safe and at ease knowing I am going to take good care of your little friend. I’m also more than happy to do meet and greets!
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I’m a long time cat owner so I know how they can often be escape artists! I’m practiced at making sure they don’t get out when entering and exiting the home and make sure all windows and doors are secure for the cats saftey.
What is your favorite cat toy?
My cats love the laser pointer! A classic but they go nuts for it. They also love ribbons and anything that looks like a bird.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Give them time. When I’ve given them time to get used to my smell and voice, if they seem ready, I’ll extend my fist so they can smell me better. If they head butt me I know I’m in the clear.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Karie is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Macara
January 23, 2026
Karie took great care of our cat! She sent pics and updates and played with Kali each day, and everything was kept tidy. She even emptied the trash with used litter in it before we got home. Karie also offered to bring in any mail and packages and to water our plants if needed. We will definitely engage Karie again!
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Amanda
October 24, 2025
Karie took care of my 3 cats while I was overseas for two weeks. None of them are super outgoing, but she was able to win them over - one even let her give him pets! She sent me pictures and updates each visit and I was able to relax knowing they were in great hands. Karie also went above and beyond. A few days before my trip ended, the ring camera showed a raccoon coming in to the house through our cat door! I pinged Karie on the app and she came to the house at 1 am!!! to secure the cats inside and close off the cat door (luckily the raccoon left by then!). She also agreed to add extra trips so we could leave the cat door open during the day, but closed off at night to prevent unwanted visitors. I was halfway across the world freaking out but Katie worked with me to reduce my stress and make sure the cats were ok. I am beyond grateful for her dedication, reliability, and care. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Victoria
October 6, 2025
Karie is the best!! She was so sweet to our boy, he came out of his timid shell with her immediately. She spent quality time with him, kept his litter box tidy, gave him treats, and even brought in our mail. She sent updates with pictures each visit and was attentive to issues around the house (like him breaking into a treat bag). We will aboslutely try to book Karie the next time we are out of town :)
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Elle
October 14, 2025
Karie was wonderful with Tasha! She is a super responsive communicator and was even able to squeeze in an extra visit when my flight was severely delayed.
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Brittany
September 22, 2025
Karie is a wonderful cat sitter and knows how to distribute my cat’s inhaler like a pro. She was communicative and lovely! 10/10 will book Karie again, you can tell she knows how to communicate with kitties with patience and understanding
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Talia
March 4, 2026
Karie has been a great sitter! She is patient and understanding with my shy kitty and takes extra care to keep her company but at a distance
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Drop in visits rates
Karie's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Karie's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Washington cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with your sitter before you leave.
Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Macara
January 23, 2026
Karie took great care of our cat! She sent pics and updates and played with Kali each day, and everything was kept tidy. She even emptied the trash with used litter in it before we got home. Karie also offered to bring in any mail and packages and to water our plants if needed. We will definitely engage Karie again!
Amanda
October 24, 2025
Karie took care of my 3 cats while I was overseas for two weeks. None of them are super outgoing, but she was able to win them over - one even let her give him pets! She sent me pictures and updates each visit and I was able to relax knowing they were in great hands. Karie also went above and beyond. A few days before my trip ended, the ring camera showed a raccoon coming in to the house through our cat door! I pinged Karie on the app and she came to the house at 1 am!!! to secure the cats inside and close off the cat door (luckily the raccoon left by then!). She also agreed to add extra trips so we could leave the cat door open during the day, but closed off at night to prevent unwanted visitors. I was halfway across the world freaking out but Katie worked with me to reduce my stress and make sure the cats were ok. I am beyond grateful for her dedication, reliability, and care. I cannot recommend her enough.
Victoria
October 6, 2025
Karie is the best!! She was so sweet to our boy, he came out of his timid shell with her immediately. She spent quality time with him, kept his litter box tidy, gave him treats, and even brought in our mail. She sent updates with pictures each visit and was attentive to issues around the house (like him breaking into a treat bag). We will aboslutely try to book Karie the next time we are out of town :)
Elle
October 14, 2025
Karie was wonderful with Tasha! She is a super responsive communicator and was even able to squeeze in an extra visit when my flight was severely delayed.
Brittany
September 22, 2025
Karie is a wonderful cat sitter and knows how to distribute my cat’s inhaler like a pro. She was communicative and lovely! 10/10 will book Karie again, you can tell she knows how to communicate with kitties with patience and understanding
Talia
March 4, 2026
Karie has been a great sitter! She is patient and understanding with my shy kitty and takes extra care to keep her company but at a distance
Cynthia
October 14, 2025
Karie did a great job! Really appreciated her going the extra mile to bring in packages and mail for us.
Bethany Smeeton
September 8, 2025
Karie was kind and caring towards our spicy cat!! Karie was on time and kept us in the loop!
Vera
August 25, 2025
Karie was amazing! She took great care of my two cats for a week. She sent me detailed updates every visit along with adorable pictures, followed all “instructions” perfectly in regard to feeding, litter.. etc, and I came back to a well kept apartment with two very happy cats!
Gregory
August 14, 2025
Karie took great care of my two cats while I was away. Karie was very engaged and sent pictures and updates after every visit. the cats really enjoyed playing with her and felt at home. I would highly recommend Karie for your cat sitting needs.
Katerina
August 10, 2025
Karie was great with our sometimes-temperamental cat and we loved seeing photos and videos of him playing. We’d be happy to work with Karie again in the future.
Amanda
December 28, 2025
This is my second time using Karie and once again, it was a fabulous experience. It is such a relief knowing she is taking care of the cats while we’re gone. I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone who is both reliable and caring and who treats your cats like family.
Valerie
August 10, 2025
Karie was outstanding from start to finish. She sent sweet notes and pictures on every visit and even brought in my mail. It was very easy to coordinate with her. I’d definitely recommend her.
Aimee
February 27, 2026
my second time hiring Karie for my precious boy. already have her on the books for a third. 5 stars.
Aimee
April 1, 2026
Jonathan
March 1, 2026
Deborah
February 26, 2026
Gregory
February 6, 2026
Aimee
February 2, 2026
Gregory
January 8, 2026
Ingrid
January 5, 2026
Elle
January 4, 2026
Clark
December 27, 2025
Excellent care of my cat. I had no worries being out of town.
Sarosh
December 9, 2025
Karie was a great cat sitter. She was caring and competent. my cats loved her.
Kate
November 5, 2025
Kate
October 28, 2025
Briana
September 28, 2025
Eva
September 24, 2025
Karie was a great communicator and everyone was in excellent shape upon our return. We will definitely ask Karie to catsit again!
Kieshawn
August 21, 2025
Karie was awesome! Our little fur ball was well taken care of.
Pooja
August 19, 2025
Sophia
July 29, 2025
Karie is a wonderful, reliable and compassionate cat sitter. She truly loves animals and has always gone above and beyond to make sure my cat, Mittens, is comfortable and gets social/playtime. Communication is always easy and Karie sends such cute pics!
Brittany
July 29, 2025
Karie is extremely conscientious and patient with cats. Her love for our feline friends really shines through in every interaction. She has mastered giving my old stubborn asthmatic tabby cat his inhaler and there is literally no one else I trust as much to do it other than myself and my husband. She’s sweet and loyal and communicative, and she really knows cats and their behaviors. 10/10 would recommend Karie to watch any and all feline friends!
Meowtel
July 29, 2025
Karie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Washington area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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