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A cat sitter in Washington, DC

5.00/5.00
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23 REVIEWS

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I'm Ernesto | Cat Sitting in Washington, DC

Ernesto's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kendrick

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Kate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ernesto's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $52.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $72.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Ernesto's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Ernesto's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • 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

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.

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