I'm Robert

Rob The Expurrt Cat Sitter

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296 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
51 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

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Rob The Expurrt Cat Sitter

I'm Robert

Cat Sitting in Washington, DC

Hey, I’m Rob. A cat dude, purr and simple ;) Cats have always had a special place in my heart, mind, and while we’re at it, everliving eternal soul :) I currently don’t have any cats or pets of my own. My building is pet free. I manage a florist in DC. We do lots of events as well as “person to person” arrangements. With all my experience managing a small business in the city, I'm reliabl... Hey, I’m Rob. A cat dude, purr and simple ;) Cats have always had a special place in my heart, mind, and while we’re at it, everliving eternal soul :) I currently don’t have any cats or pets of my own. My building is pet free. I manage a florist in DC. We do lots of events as well as “person to person” arrangements. With all my experience managing a small business in the city, I'm reliable when it comes to communication, scheduling, and details.
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

Emily

March 2, 2026

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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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Mason

Mason

April 24, 2026

Rob was fantastic with our little old lady cat, Lily! He sent excellent updates every day and it was clear that he enjoyed spending time with her in the way she most wanted, which was just cuddles and attention. It was a very long trip and felt great to know she was being cared for so well and to come home to a happy cat.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Jan

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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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Jan

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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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Ellen

Ellen

Today

Robert is an amazing cat companion! He was very responsive prior to the visit, asked insightful questions that I would not have thought to answer unprompted, and went completely above and beyond while he was watching my little buddy, Maurice. I was out of town for a funeral and Robert’s photos and videos of Maurice brought so much joy and laughter to my whole family after what had been a long and difficult day. Great cat buddy, great person!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Thomas

Thomas

This month

Robert was excellent - he did a thorough job of understanding and clearly noting our cats’ needs prior to the reservation beginning, then made sure to communicate throughout the process. We would absolutely book Robert to look after our cats again.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$27.00 / 20min
$41.50 / 45min
$64.00 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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!

5.00
296 reviews
5.00
From $27.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)