I'm Tamara

Tamara's Citykitty Care

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52 Reviews
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24 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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Tamara's Citykitty Care

I'm Tamara

Cat Sitting in Washington, DC

I am a lifelong animal lover and a fur baby parent to 2 lovely kitties. They bring me much love and joy so in return I ensure they lead healthy, happy and enriched lives! I live in DC and my primary occupation is investment banking. I can visit your pet after work Monday thru Friday and anytime on the weekend.
My biggest concern when I am away from home i...
I am a lifelong animal lover and a fur baby parent to 2 lovely kitties. They bring me much love and joy so in return I ensure they lead healthy, happy and enriched lives! I live in DC and my primary occupation is investment banking. I can visit your pet after work Monday thru Friday and anytime on the weekend.
My biggest concern when I am away from home is the well-being of my kitties and whether or not I have confidence in the person to whom I am entrusting their care. I guarantee my expurrtise so you can enjoy your time away from home without worry! I would love the opportunity to care for your pet and am fully vaccinated. If you have any questions for me please ask, I am here for you and your CityKitty!



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Eric

Eric

August 14, 2024

I just moved to the city and never had any experience with this app or cat sitters in general. I usually had only my most trusted friends feed my cat when I was away. I knew when I got the new city I was going to dread the thought of going away for work and having a stranger watch the cat. eventually that day came when I got a last minute call to work out of town for a few days. after poking around on Reddit I heard of Meowtel and gave it a shot since I really had no other choice. Tamara was one of the available sitters and I reached out. After a brief call, to get her vibe and explain my situation I booked her immediately. she was very professional and kind on the phone. the next morning I left and it was all in her hands from there. on that phone call she reassured me that she will take good care of my cat and I wouldn’t have to worry…and let me just say she was right! my cat is a very shy / scared and after the first meeting Tamara was petting her! what a cat-whisperer she is! Tamara was super communicative and sent texts when she entered the house and when she left. she also sent numerous photos and vids every visit! I can’t tell you how much those little photos and videos eased my mind while away. eventually she even got my cat to play and purr! (I’m telling you this is rare for my cat to do with strangers) literally everything about Tamara was amazing and I will absolutely be booking her again in the future! if you’re on the fence about this app or Tamara in general, trust me and go for it! Tamara is the best!

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Susan

Susan

September 5, 2022

I would highly recommend Tamara. My cat Thomas had been diagnosed with diabetes and was recently hospitalized 5 days before I left for my trip. For any new cat, parents can be very stressful. Tamara quickly adapted to his changing medical condition. Which helped me gain peace of mind that he was going to be well taken care of.

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Amanda

Amanda

December 30, 2021

This is the second time we’ve had Tamara come take care of our high-needs kitty. As before, her communication was great and the updates she sent during her visit were wonderful. We came home to a very happy kitty! Thanks, Tamara!

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Jorge

Jorge

September 19, 2023

Everything was great! I loved Tamara’s quick response, my trip got extended by a couple days and we were really stressing out about our Boiis - Tamara was kind and was great comunicating and made everything so easy for us and our Boiis.. I highly recommend her! I’m a future customer for sure. thank you so much, truly 🙏🏽

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Sian

Sian

June 15, 2023

Tamara was fantastic and shared plenty of photos and videos daily. She provided lots of details on how the cats were doing and if she noticed anything out of the ordinary. She sent messages when she arrived and left. I felt very comfortable with my kitties in her care.

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Amanda

Amanda

November 28, 2021

Tamara was wonderful with my cat while we were out of town, and she had great communication throughout her visits. I was so appreciative of the pictures and updates! She also administered his medication without issue. Highly recommended!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$28.00 / 20min
$45.00 / 45min
$66.00 / 60min
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Schedule Constraints

I am able to visit your pet Monday thru Friday after 5:00pm or anytime on weekends.

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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 $28.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

5.00
52 reviews
5.00 From $28.00