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Lazarus The Cat Whisperer
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I'm Lazarus

A cat sitter in Washington, DC

5.00/5.00
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6 REVIEWS

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Over 100,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Lazarus | Cat Sitting in Washington, DC

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Learn More About Lazarus

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been freelance cat sitting for neighbors and friends since July 2024. I have cared for a variety of cats, including single- and multiple-cat households, as well as for cats with medical needs.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite client is a cat named Gus. He is a 4-year-old orange forever-baby who lives for play time. He especially likes hiding under the couch and playing with a feather toy at the same time, as well as catnip. He makes me laugh so much!

Lazarus's Reviews

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Madelyn

Madelyn

Laz was an incredible cat and house sitter! When they came over for a meet and greet, they came prepared with a list of questions and we trusted them immediately. It was so nice knowing they were taking amazing care of our cats while we were away; having peace of mind allowed us to enjoy our trip more. We highly recommend Laz and look forward to having them take care of our cats again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
This month
Helen

Helen

Lazarus was very communicative and diligent when taking care of our cat, Maki. Maki is very shy and Lazarus respected her privacy while making sure she was well fed and everything in our place was clean and tidy.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Lazarus on Sep 4, 2025 "Thanks so much for the kind words, Helen - it was a pleasure sitting for Maki!"
September 2, 2025
J

J

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 14, 2025
Stefan

Stefan

Lazarus has been one of the best cat sitters we’ve had, being super proactive and communicative and giving our cat lots of love!

August 8, 2025
Helena

Helena

My elderly, antisocial cat comes running when Laz comes to the door! They are responsible, punctual, and spend more time playing with my cat than I do! They have no trouble giving my cat her medications and making sure she is well taken care of.

August 8, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

Lazarus is a background-checked cat sitter in the Washington area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

August 8, 2025

Lazarus' Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $22.50 / 20min $33.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $55.50 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Lazarus' Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.

Lazarus's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Inhalers

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.

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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 $25.00. 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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