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Tamara's Citykitty Care
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A cat sitter in Washington, DC

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45 REVIEWS

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Tamara's Reviews

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5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Sarah

we have booked with tamara so many times over the years, and we know tamara loves our cats just as much as we do. she treats them as her own. she consistently provides updates, pictures, and always goes above and beyond. I would recommend Tamara’s services to any cat owner. she is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 7, 2024
Eric

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 14, 2024
Nicholas

Tamara is an amazing cat sitter. This is our second time working with her and she has continued to exceed all of our expectations. Before her we always worried about our precious cats while we were away, but no more. The peace of mind she provides us with is incredible, and perhaps most importantly, our kitties love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 28, 2024
Jorge

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 🙏🏽

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 19, 2023
Sian

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 15, 2023
Erin

Tamara is an excellent sitter! Great communicator, handled my senior kitties’ medications with ease and sent lots of great photos and videos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 23, 2023
Kelli

Tamara is the absolute best - I am a repeat customer and can’t recommend her enough. She is reliable, thoughtful, thorough and a great communicator. If we have to be away, having her with our kitties is huge peace of mind.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 17, 2022
Susan

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 5, 2022
Paola

Tamara has been an angel! Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to extend my trip for several weeks, and Tamara was always there no matter what. She is very friendly and my cats love her so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 21, 2022
Sarah

Tamara is amazing! Tamara has watched our kitties nearly 20 times in the last year, and every time she has been purrfect! She sends lots of pictures and updates, perfect for any cat owner who gets anxious leaving their babies at home. She always follows instructions and is a delight to talk to!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 6, 2022
Christopher

Tamara was great kind and caring

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 21, 2022
Nicolette

Highly recommend Tamara, she was easy to communicate with and very thoughtful. Looking forward to having her babysit Meatball again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 19, 2022
Susan

Tamara did a fine job with my kitty, sending daily photo greetings that make such a difference when one is miles away and worried about same. Thankyou!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 3, 2022
Mallory

Tamara was excellent with our cat, Daisy, who is usually really shy around new people!! Daisy was in a great mood when we got back home :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 20, 2022
Kelli

Tamara was the best - she took great care of our kitties while we were away and was very communicative and responsive during booking and sitting. We will definitely have her come again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 17, 2022
Christina

Tamara is amazing! This was my second time having her look after my cat while we were away for an extended period of time and over the holidays. She is very communicative (I always love the fun videos and photos she sends) and I know she takes her time to visit my cat and give him lots of love!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2022
Amanda

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2021
Amanda

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 28, 2021
Katy

Tamara is an excellent sitter! She was very responsive over text and would send us updates every time she stopped by. I would recommend her to any cat parent who needs a reliable and trustworthy sitter to watch their babies!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 15, 2021
Steffi

Tamara was great with the kitties, communicated well and sent many updates. I will work with her again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 7, 2021
Anna

Tamara is a great cat sitter - she is a true cat person, as well as being fastidious and thoughtful. I cannot thank her enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 30, 2021
Anna

Tamara did a wonderful job. She’s a true cat person, as well as being reliable and conscientious. She has a great attitude, and she allayed my worries about my pet while I traveled. She should have six or seven stars!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 6, 2021
Alex

Tamara was great! Very communicative and took lots of good pictures

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 28, 2021
Steffi

Tamara stepped in on short notice when my other cat sitter got sick. She took over without me having to handle anything while out of the country and stayed in touch to make sure I got frequent updates. I am grateful for her help and would definitely recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 12, 2021
Christina

This was my first time using a cat sitter and I highly recommend Tamara. She provided daily updates with photos and I know my cat received great care and lots of attention!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 14, 2021
Alicia

We are new cat parents and were nervous about leaving our cat for the week, but Tamara truly put us at ease with pics and videos every day. We were able to enjoy our trip confidently knowing our cat was in good hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 8, 2021
John

Tamara was excellent- she accommodated my irregular schedule and was very easy to work with.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 22, 2021
Deb

Tamara was great! My 2 kitties loved her and she sent me lots of updates so I knew they were happy and healthy. I felt totally comfortable on my vacation knowing that she was looking after them!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 14, 2021
Jamie

Tamara was soooo awesome !! 🌠 It was my and my bf's first time away from the 🐈🐈‍⬛ for a week, and Tamara made us feel secure through photos and constant contact. She even checked on my gecko and replaced his water! She's so sweet and reliable! 100% would recommend !!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 7, 2021
Michael

Tamara was excellent and I would highly recommend. She was attentive to my cat’s needs, continually updated me on how my cat was doing, and she even sent me several pictures during my time away. I will certainly request Tamara’s services in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 4, 2021
Mary

We loved having Tamara here to watch our babies! She went above and beyond expectations and when we got back I could tell that they had been so well cared for. 😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 29, 2021
Sarah

Tamara was amazing!!! Highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 20, 2021
Lisa

I would highly recommend Tamara. She was a reliable sitter and sent daily texts when she visited. We have a shy cat, but she allowed Tamara to pet her and even relaxed enough to play while she was there.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 2, 2021
Lauren

Tamara is a top notch cat whisperer! My cat loved her and she was so happy the whole time I was gone, helped with my anxiety leaving my baby. Don’t hesitate to book!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2021
Stephen

I cannot stress enough how awesome Tamara was. She was prompt, professional, and made us feel so comfortable traveling for the first time in a long time. She sent photos and great updates during her visits, and our cat Cleo was so very happy. We will book Tamara again and highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 23, 2021
Keely

Tamara was awesome! She filled in when our original sitter had an emergency, and gave us complete peace of mind. She was easy to communicate with and we could tell she took the time to really care for our kitties! Will definitely book Tamara in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 22, 2021
Ferdaouis

Tamara was an awesome sitter who we'd love to use again. She was super reliable, stayed extra time with our girls, sent us pictures during her visit, and fed and cared for them perfectly. We felt a lot better knowing she was there with them while we were away. Thank you Tamara!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 15, 2021
Kelly

Tamara was excellent! She sent us photos and kept us updated.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 20, 2021
Kelly

Tamara did a wonderful job! She went above and beyond to make sure our kitties were well cared for.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2021
Kaitlyn

Tamara was so so amazing with our kitty! I highly recommend her! She was so attentive and did a great job at keeping me up to date on my kittys well being!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 15, 2020
Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 18, 2025
Eric

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 29, 2024
Nicholas

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 22, 2024
Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 20, 2024
Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 5, 2023

Tamara's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.00 / 20min $45.00 / 45min $66.00 / 60min
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Tamara's Qualifications & Experience

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  • Ground

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $27.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Tamara's Citykitty Care
5.00 • 45 reviews • From $28.00