I'm Robert
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I'm Robert
Cat Sitting in Washington, DC
I'm a creative in my free time. I play the banjo and create all sorts of art. Afternoons and evenings are ideal cat sitting time windows for me. My weekends are very open too. While I’m typically happy and always active, cats just take me to the next level of life. I’m endlessly fascinated and amused by these enigmatic fur balls.
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Emily
This month
As always, Rob takes the best care of my kitties! He was able to help me administer medication to one kitty, and monitor my other kitty to make sure she had gotten over a stomach bug. Knowing my cats are safe and happy in his care alleviates the stress of travel 110%!!
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Susan
January 9, 2026
Robert is a cat whisperer as he was able to get my older, very shy kitty out of her shell to trust his attention that some have not been able to do. He also played lots with the younger, more energetic one so that the two did well this longer-than-usual time away. Robert was great!
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Jan
October 17, 2025
Rob is working wonders with my very shy cats. He is slowly gaining their trust. Also he is responsible and great at communicating with me.
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Jan
December 14, 2025
Rob is great. Completely reliable about feeding the cats, bringing in packages , and clean up. But what makes him stellar is that he cares about the cats and keeps finding new ways to draw them out of their shyness. And he is number one about communicating with me so I never need to worry about
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Adelaide
January 2, 2026
Rob is simply the BEST! He is so fantastic with our cat, administering his medications, playing with him, going above and beyond to clean up after his messy eating area, and keeping the litter box some as clean as possible (not an easy feat). Rob is incredibly reliable, sends the most entertaining updates, and we always come back to a cat who is happy and well taken care of.
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Nick
This month
Robert was an all star! I am a pretty anxious cat dad when traveling, and from the start I felt such good vibes meeting Robert. My cat Pfeffi was in such good hands! I was impressed that she even sat with Robert after Day 2—that never happens with new people. I will certaintly book with Robert again!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Robert'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
Robert'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 $25.00. 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
Emily
This month
As always, Rob takes the best care of my kitties! He was able to help me administer medication to one kitty, and monitor my other kitty to make sure she had gotten over a stomach bug. Knowing my cats are safe and happy in his care alleviates the stress of travel 110%!!
Susan
January 9, 2026
Robert is a cat whisperer as he was able to get my older, very shy kitty out of her shell to trust his attention that some have not been able to do. He also played lots with the younger, more energetic one so that the two did well this longer-than-usual time away. Robert was great!
Jan
October 17, 2025
Rob is working wonders with my very shy cats. He is slowly gaining their trust. Also he is responsible and great at communicating with me.
Jan
December 14, 2025
Rob is great. Completely reliable about feeding the cats, bringing in packages , and clean up. But what makes him stellar is that he cares about the cats and keeps finding new ways to draw them out of their shyness. And he is number one about communicating with me so I never need to worry about
Adelaide
January 2, 2026
Rob is simply the BEST! He is so fantastic with our cat, administering his medications, playing with him, going above and beyond to clean up after his messy eating area, and keeping the litter box some as clean as possible (not an easy feat). Rob is incredibly reliable, sends the most entertaining updates, and we always come back to a cat who is happy and well taken care of.
Nick
This month
Robert was an all star! I am a pretty anxious cat dad when traveling, and from the start I felt such good vibes meeting Robert. My cat Pfeffi was in such good hands! I was impressed that she even sat with Robert after Day 2—that never happens with new people. I will certaintly book with Robert again!
Deana
This month
This was our first time hiring an outside sitter and Rob put us at ease from the beginning. Great communication throughout the week and the pictures he sent of our cats were hilarious! Highly recommend! Thank you, Rob!
Serena
December 30, 2025
Robert took such good care of my cat over the holidays! He was very communicative, sent thorough updates, and went above and beyond (even taking out the trash before I got back!) Would definitely hire again.
Emily
October 13, 2025
Robert was great with Tommy and Ada! He sent detailed updates and creative photos and videos. He made sure they had fresh food, water, litter, and plenty of playtime. I would highly recommend Robert as your cat sitter!
Judy
December 3, 2025
Thanksgiving visits from Robert were wonderful. He's organized, takes good pictures, and is patient with Kissy, my senior kitty!
Adelaide
October 27, 2025
As always, Rob is the most attentive cat sitter! From the administration of meds, to the tidying up of the litter genie, to the provision of the most entertaining photos and photo captions of our goofball, Rob ensures our cat is very well looked after while we’re out of town!
Jan
September 23, 2025
Rob is extremely responsible. My cats are very shy but he still gets pictures of them to send to me. They are well cared for by Rob.
Lindsay
September 7, 2025
As usual, Robert was a terrific cat-sitter: thoughtful, communicative, and friendly with our fuzz-child. Robert always manages to bring out the playful side of our kitty -- and takes some amazing kitty glamor shots too!
Meredith
August 9, 2025
Rob is an A+ cat sitter. He took down every detail of our cats’ routine during the meet and greet and was always great about communicating. He also took really cute photos of both of our cats every day with very charming captions. Rob goes the extra mile. We’ve already booked him for our next trip!
Sabrin
April 23, 2025
Rob was awesome and truly went above and beyond with our shy kitty. He provided us with detailed updates and took excellent care of our cat. We had peace of mind while traveling because we knew our kitty was in great hands. We will definitely book with Rob for our next travel.
Jan
This week
Rob is great. Totally reliable. Communicates well with the kitty parent and with the kitties. Mine are exceedingly shy but they are learning to trust Rob due to his gentle care and pre-agreed upon strategy to give them treats. I can highly recommend Rob.
Jennifer
July 4, 2024
Robert was awesome! He was super communicative and sent fun photos and updates so we knew our kitties were in very good hands! Extra credit, too, for being very patient with our shifting travel plans. A+++
Katie
June 8, 2024
Rob was the absolute best, making sure that our cat had everything he needed, every day of our long trip. He also took incredible care of our neighbor when he found her in distress, and just really went above and beyond in every conceivable way!!
Kendra
July 8, 2025
Robert was wonderful! Truly went above and beyond to ensure my babies were well taken care of. And the photos! He has a knack for storytelling and getting the perfect angles. He was so kind, diligent, and communicative. Absolutely plan to book again and again. Thank you Robert!
Jennifer
October 21, 2024
Having Robert as a sitter has changed my life for the better. He is so compassionate and understanding toward my difficult kitty. Before I found him, I couldn't find someone who would give that level of care while knowing she was super shy. I love how communicative he is, and the photos are awesome! He is the absolute best!!!
Adelaide
October 19, 2024
This is our second time having Robert take care of our furry beastie, and he did a fantastic job!! Our fur baby can be a bit of a diva, and Rob has a great dynamic with him. He also went above and beyond when there was a slight issue getting into our house, and for that we are deeply grateful.
Olivia
August 23, 2024
Robert was an absolutely fantastic sitter and totally put my mind at ease about leaving Siggi with a brand new person for a whole week. He was super consistent every day, sent detailed updates and photos/videos, and took the time to play with, brush, and give her lots of affection. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Jennifer
January 2, 2025
Robert is the BEST cat sitter ever. My cat is not even remotely user-friendly and dislikes anyone who is not me. His patience over several visits finally paid off as he was able to charm her enough so she didn't hide during his visit. I consider this quite an achievement and look forward to his future meetings with my 😺
Judy
October 24, 2025
My cat Kissy has never been so happy on my return from a trip. Robert is careful and thorough in his care of his feline customers and friendly with their human parents!
Emily
March 26, 2025
Robert was amazing with my two kitties! He gave them all the cuddles and playtime they needed while I was out of town, and when I returned, they were calm and not at all anxious (like they sometimes have been if left alone). Plus his photo and video updates are the best! 😻
Stephanie
March 25, 2025
Robert took great care of Etta once again. Etta looked so happy in the photos getting pets, brushes, and food. I’m glad he got lots of purrs in return.
Olivia
October 30, 2024
Robert is a fantastic sitter and from the first update quelled any anxiety I had about leaving my little furball with a brand new person. He’s my go-to choice now for someone to look after her when I have to be out of town. Also his pictures and updates are the best!
Quang
September 30, 2024
Rob was great! Took detailed notes of all our instructions (how much to feed, treats allowance, water preferences etc) and sent us wonderful updates and pictures. He really went above and beyond and took such great care of our home and kitty while we were away! We came home to a clean house and a happy kitty.
Lindsay
September 7, 2024
Rob was a terrific cat-sitter for my energetic young cat -- Rob was thoughtful and responsive with updates and questions, and my cat felt right at home with him. He takes incredible photos, too -- much better than my usual cat pictures! I felt much better being away knowing that my cat was in good hands.
Adelaide
November 26, 2023
Rob was fantastic!!! He quickly learned how to coax our cat out of his hiding places to be able to give him his meds, sent us absolutely wonderful updates and pictures, was extremely responsive, and left us feeling completely confident that our cat was in the very best hands while we were out of town!
Christina
September 15, 2023
Robert was great with my kitties. he was very attentive to my instructions about which cat is friendly and which was probably not going to be friends 😺he handled a somewhat frustrating situation with accessing my home through an alternate entrance due to unplanned construction on my porch and handled it all in stride! his captions on my cat photos (and the slow motion videos) were hilarious. definitely recommend Robert.
Richard
September 6, 2025
Rob is a kitty cat whisperer. My loving but temperamental proncesses became rapidly comfortable with him. I felt completely at ease leaving my baby girls in his caring professional hands. I wiuld absolutely recommend him without reservations.
Anna
January 26, 2025
Robert went above and beyond with his reports and photos, and I knew that my two senior cats were in excellent hands. I recommend him completely, and really hope he’s available the next time I need a cat sitter!
Adelaide
December 1, 2024
Rob is the BEST!! We’re so lucky that he was available and willing to look after our medically finicky fuzzball. We love his updates and how well he looks after our kitty! We couldn’t be more grateful to him!
Stephanie
November 11, 2022
Robert was fantastic with Etta and follows my directions. During my trip I received descriptive updates and photos that were sufficient for me to be comfortable that all was going well. Robert was creative in giving Etta space to gain her trust and at the same engaging her playfully.
Michael
September 27, 2022
Fantastic! Rob even brought my kitty some gifts (boxes) which she loved and cleaned up after her when she had an accident.
Rhys
August 14, 2024
Robert was an absolute delight to work with! Great with the details and takes extra care to know and understand each cat! beyond helpful with checking in on the house as well would recommend Robert for his A+++ captions to photos alone! 12/10
Uma
September 5, 2023
I highly, highly recommend Rob! So easy to work with from start to finish - responsive, attentive, detailed, and friendly. You can rest assured knowing Rob will give tons of care & attention to your cat:) Rob sent detailed visit reports with photos, plus I'm positive my on-the-shy-side cats felt totally safe with him - I couldn't have asked for better care & service - thank you, Rob:)
Jill
August 27, 2023
Robert’s absolutely amazing! I’ve had him look in on Lou a few times now and he’s always so thoughtful and attentive and super clever and funny with his reports. I miss my little guy terribly when I’m away and Robert makes me feel like Lou is in super good hands and maybe even enjoying time away from mom with his cool new bud. Big thanks for everything always!
Brigitte
June 3, 2023
We were so pleased that Robert agreed to watch our two cats, last minute request and during the Memorial Day weekend holiday; we were new to the area and needed to go back home for a week. Robert us reliable, communicates well and promptly and the comforting photos and comments put us at ease. We highly recommend Robert. Steve & Brigitte.
Stephanie
September 6, 2023
I received informative updates, photos, and videos everyday. Robert found ways to engage Etta and she gave him lots of purrs.
Jan
This month
Rob is great. Responsible and truly cares about the cats — my extremely shy cats are getting a little more comfortable with my being away due to his good care. And Rob is good at communicating. I strongly recommend him.
Richard
December 7, 2025
I’m a repeat customer of Rob. I stress over leaving my fur babies alone for more than a day. So vacation planning was anxiety inducing. With Rob looking after my fur babies I can rest assured that my kitties will be good hands.
Haley
December 30, 2023
Robert took great care of my cat while I was visiting home for the holidays, and was sure to sent lots of pictures and updates during visits. I came home to a very happy kitty and would absolutely book with him again.
Mckenzie
December 28, 2025
Robert is an excellent sitter. He is the most detail oriented sitters I have ever booked with and I could tell my cats Jack and Max were enjoying their time with him. Robert has more than earned his 5 star reputation in my opinion.
Katie
April 12, 2025
Robert is our go-to for a good reason. He consistently goes above and beyond with cat care, and our trips are much less stressful knowing that he’ll be there to check on our kitty!
Derek
October 30, 2022
Robert was excellent! He is friendly and patient with my cat, Randy. He understands cats and is great with mine. Robert also communicated well with me and helped me with my reservation several times.
Kathryn
March 10, 2025
I highly recommend booking with Robert, it was a seamless experience. i have a shy cat and am always worried to leave her. Robert provided very detailed updates and pictures, which eased my mind. And he was able to charm my shy cat into allowing lots of pets, which led to many purrs.
Haley
December 30, 2025
As always, Robert did a phenomenal job checking in on my cat while I was traveling. He always sends lots of pictures and updates each day which is such a relief for me. I have booked with him 3+ times now and know that my cat is very well cared for while I’m gone.
Johnny
August 25, 2025
Robert is an allstar from end to end. He is always really clear and organized with logistics. My cat absolutely loves his visits! And I always appreciate his communication and updates. Highly reccomend!!
Michael
June 3, 2025
He was amazing! sent many photos and updates, was very accommodating with what my kitty needed, and was an overall great experience!
E
December 31, 2024
I was so impressed and pleased with Robert. He did an excellent job of taking care of my cats and keeping me updated. It is such a relief to find a reliable, conscientious cat sitter. I will definitely be booking with Robert again.
Elaine
February 3, 2025
Rob had quick response time and is a very effective communicator. He went over a checklist daily, sent purrfect updates/photos, fun video clips and made us feel confident our kitties were being well cared for. He went the extra mile and tidied up around their dishes and took the trash out, and that was so appreciated! Thanks for everything, Robert J&J hope to see you again!
Oscar
August 7, 2024
Robert was simply amazing. He let me know how the cats were doing after each visit and sent pictures so I felt confident they were doing well. His service was above and beyond my expectations. I would definitely use him in the future! Four stars… or should I say paws?! Highly recommend Robert and Meowtel. Thank you!
Helen
July 10, 2024
Robert was an excellent cat-sitter for our shy cat, Maki. He respected her need for calm and quiet and provided us with thorough updates during every visit. He is incredibly professional and we absolutely recommend him to the Meowtel community!
Adelaide
This week
Rob is the BEST!! We trust him above all others with our cat. He’s incredibly considerate and kind, and does a wonderful job making sure our Jacques is well-taken care of.
Emily
July 22, 2025
Rob is wonderful with the kitties - as always! Both my cats love him, and I feel comfortable knowing they’re getting some affection and exercise when I’m stuck at work!
Emily
July 8, 2025
Rob was awesome as always! My kitties love him, and he’s so attentive, he remembers all their quirks and likes from his previous visits. I never worry when my little minions are in his care.
Anes
September 11, 2024
Robert was unbelievably thorough and thoughtful in both his care of my shy kitty and the updates he provided. I would recommend him 100% to anyone!
Sean
June 24, 2025
The pictures he took of Roux while we were away are now some of our favorites we have of her! Hire him just for the impromptu photo-shoots
Johnny
September 22, 2024
Robert was an awesome sitter! He took great care of my kitty, spending a lot of time playing and sending really great and clear updates. Highly recommend!!!
Christina
August 20, 2023
Robert took care of my cat twice this summer for extended periods. He provided detailed updates with the best photos and videos for each visit. He communicates very well about the visits and I think really took the time to play, feed and take care of my cat. Highly recommend and would want to reserve Robert for our next trip!
Olivia
This month
As always, Robert was wonderful: attentive, communicative, and super professional. The peace of mind I get leaving my cat with him is so, so worth it.
Jill
December 31, 2024
Robert is simply - the best! I have to travel monthly and he’s the only reason I’m comfortable leaving my little guy. Lou, who doesn’t like anyone, has a blast with Robert, and is in such a great mood when I come home, which wasn’t always the case. Robert takes amazing care of him and provides so much comfort while I’m away. We are both huge fans and endlessly grateful. 😻
Tessa
January 5, 2026
Robert is such a wonderful catsitter! He is patiently working with our cat since our kitty is very wary of newcomers. We have loved having Robert take care of him and are looking forward to booking with him again in the future!
Paul
November 27, 2022
Robert took great care of our cat while we were out of town. He was really communicative and we appreciated the photos and updates he sent. Would definitely recommend him!
Jill
November 29, 2024
Robert is the best cat sitter ever. He is extremely detail oriented and sends awesome photos!
Adelaide
April 6, 2025
As always, Rob was super fantastic taking care of our kitty!! Very quick to respond, able to change routines on the fly, able to keep our cat entertained, Rob does it all!! Super grateful!
Tessa
November 16, 2025
Robert is a wonderful catsitter, he gives the best updates and has been working hard to woo our standoffish cat - he’s definitely making progress, especially with this being our second reservation. We would love to have Robert watch our kitty again in the future!
Quang
October 3, 2025
Rob always takes such great care of our kitties. He always goes above in beyond in his updates and goes the extra mile in making sure they’re well looked after. We always have peace of mind when going out of town knowing our cats are under Rob’s care. Couldn’t recommend Rob enough.
Heather
July 27, 2025
I appreciate that Robert really engages with Savior. I can tell it helps keeps my kitty’s stress level down, and also keeps mine down, too :)
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Kathryn
February 26, 2026
Koichi
February 22, 2026
Kellie
February 17, 2026
Katherine
February 15, 2026
Anna
February 13, 2026
Lara
February 11, 2026
Anna
February 10, 2026
Kara
February 4, 2026
Emily
January 23, 2026
Amazing as akways! Kitties were calm and content when I got home 😊
Anna
January 20, 2026
Kathryn
January 9, 2026
Lara
January 7, 2026
Meredith
January 4, 2026
Anes
January 3, 2026
Johnny
December 30, 2025
Robert is 10/10. He has great communication and my cat loves his visits!
Katherine
December 29, 2025
Eliza
December 28, 2025
Kara
December 16, 2025
Christina
December 6, 2025
Kathryn
December 4, 2025
Anes
December 1, 2025
Emily
December 1, 2025
Johnny
November 30, 2025
Adelaide
November 30, 2025
Lara
November 30, 2025
Kara
November 30, 2025
Katherine
November 29, 2025
J
November 16, 2025
Andrew
November 16, 2025
Koichi
November 15, 2025
Lara
November 3, 2025
Meredith
November 2, 2025
Lara
October 27, 2025
Christina
October 19, 2025
Jeremy
October 19, 2025
Anes
October 14, 2025
Kathryn
October 14, 2025
Katherine
October 5, 2025
Jill
September 28, 2025
Lara
September 27, 2025
Emily
September 14, 2025
Wonderful as always! The cats are calm and happy whenever I return from a trip and they were in Rob’s care 😊
Tessa
September 3, 2025
Robert was absolutely wonderful to work with! He sent great updates and tried hard to win over my reluctant cat. I would love to have him watch my cat again in the future.
Michael
September 3, 2025
Sara
September 2, 2025
Katherine
September 1, 2025
Christina
August 31, 2025
Chip
August 22, 2025
Wan
August 20, 2025
Robert is a great communicator and photographer! The place and the cat were both in great shape when I got home.
Meredith
August 17, 2025
Madison
August 17, 2025
Robert was fantastic! it was such a weight off my shoulders to know my cat was in good hands.
Kellie
August 15, 2025
Sara
August 12, 2025
Excellent experience with Rob every time! Thorough, great at updating and communicating, and most of all he really seems to enjoy spending some time with the cats while I am away!
Kathryn
August 10, 2025
Anes
August 6, 2025
Jill
August 5, 2025
Heather
August 4, 2025
Jeremy
August 4, 2025
Jeremy
July 28, 2025
Oscar
July 27, 2025
Robert is great! Love the updates and photos. Highly recommend him!
Sara
July 22, 2025
Christine
July 18, 2025
Michael
July 18, 2025
Anes
July 13, 2025
Jill
July 11, 2025
Katherine
July 6, 2025
Besith
July 4, 2025
Rob is a true professional. He communicates well, is honest, and clearly loves the cats he takes care of. Do not hesitate, book him!
Mallory
July 2, 2025
Jingyi
July 1, 2025
Chip
June 28, 2025
this was our third (or fourth?) time hiring Robert, and we’re always very happy with how he takes care of our Juno cat! we’ll hire him again for sure!
Jill
June 25, 2025
Emily
June 24, 2025
Robert was an amazing cat sitter! He was very detail oriented and took great photos during his visit. I highly recommend Robert!
Jennifer
June 23, 2025
Kathryn
June 12, 2025
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