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I'm Ernesto

A cat sitter in Washington, DC

5.00/5.00
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27 REVIEWS

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I'm Ernesto | Cat Sitting in Washington, DC

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Ernesto's Reviews

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Katie

Katie

I would definitely leave my cat with Ernesto again! He was responsive, sent photos every day, and was able to get my very shy cat to come out and cuddle!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 26, 2025
Kendrick

Kendrick

Ernesto was excellent. Top marks on communication, attention to detail, and ability to take fantastic photos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ernesto on Jul 3, 2025 "thank you !!"
June 20, 2025
Angela

Angela

Ernesto is so great to work with! Super responsive, flexible and trustworthy. He helped me with my cat who just recently started a new medicine regimen and put my mind at ease — he even had prior knowledge about the medicine my cat needed! And, his photos and updates were always fun and kind.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 22, 2023
Michelle

Michelle

Ernesto took excellent care of my cat, who needed to have both pills and eye drops. Communication was excellent, and the whole process was super smooth. Would definitely book him again and recommend him to everyone

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 12, 2023
Rachel

Rachel

Highly recommend working with Ernesto! it was my first time using an app-sitter for my cat, Mia. Ernesto was super helpful giving recommendations as I navigated the options. He was incredibly responsive, shared regular updates, and ultimately Mia loved him! It made going away so much easier knowing she was in great hands. Thank you!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 9, 2023
Alec

Alec

Ernesto has taken care of our cats on several occasions and he as always done a great job.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ernesto on Dec 4, 2024 "thank you!!"
December 4, 2024
Alec

Alec

Ernesto did a fantastic job of looking after our two cats. This was our second time having him take care of our two cats and I wouldn't hesitate to ask him back.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ernesto on Apr 23, 2024 "Thanks Alec, always a pleasure !"
April 23, 2024
Emily

Emily

Ernesto was great! He took great care of our playful young cat and provided lots of updates and pictures

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ernesto on Dec 9, 2024 "thank you! hope they don’t conflict with my ski ones too :)"
December 9, 2024
Murray

Murray

Ernesto was responsive, attentive, communicative, reliable, and professional. We felt very comfortable leaving our two cats at home and having him come in to take care of them. I highly recommend choosing him for your cat sitting needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2021
Megan

Megan

Ernesto was an excellent cat sitter. He kindly agreed to watch our two cats after our other cat sitter cancelled at the last minute. He was flexible, understanding and very professional. He did a great job with the kitties, going above and beyond what we asked him to do. Highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 16, 2023
Kathryn

Kathryn

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 5, 2025
Alec

Alec

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2025
Nora

Nora

Ernesto was great! very responsive and kept me updated!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2025
Alec

Alec

Ernesto is a repeat cat sitter for us and is always great! I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Ernesto on Aug 14, 2025 "thanks! always a pleasure"
August 14, 2025
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 1, 2024
J

J

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 29, 2024
Will

Will

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 17, 2024
Felicia

Felicia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 16, 2024
Clara

Clara

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 29, 2024
J

J

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 5, 2024
Alec

Alec

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 24, 2023
Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 11, 2023
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 11, 2023
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 11, 2023
Aitana

Aitana

Ernesto was great with my sweet boy while I was gone over the weekend. He provided many updates and was very responsive. Thank you, Ernesto!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 28, 2023
Catherine

Catherine

Ernesto was wonderful! I would trust him to take care of my kitty any time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 21, 2023
Meowtel

Meowtel

Ernesto is a cat sitter in the Washington D.C. area. His profile has been verified and his references have been checked by Meowtel.

November 5, 2021

Ernesto's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $26.00 / 20min $39.50 / 45min
  • Overnight stays
    $72.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Ernesto's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Ernesto's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Administration

  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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