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I'm Tamara

A cat sitter in District Heights, MD

5.00/5.00
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14 REVIEWS

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I'm Tamara | Cat Sitting in District Heights, MD

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Learn More About Tamara

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

In the words of my best friend: "I get ro be a 'crazy cat lady' without really being one 😂. I love cats, but I don't think my two babies would enjoy anymore additions to our family, so taking care of other kitties fulfills my enthusiasm.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Currently, I am a kitty parent of an 8 year old Snow Bengal named Sayuri and a 1 year old Abyssinian named Kiku.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

When entering the home, I am sure to enter slowly and minimize any opportunities for kitty to be able to sneak out if they are known for escape attempts. Before leaving, I make sure kitty is accounted for and not accidentally closed in a closet or cabinet (depending on where food is located). I also make sure all doors are locked and secured. Although I have not had to operate an alarm system for any sitting opportunities, I have personal experience with activating and deactivating an ADT alarm system.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I am usually available on most holidays as I don't tend to travel during those times. If I am not available, I will make sure that those dates are blocked out so there is no confusion.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite cat toy is the feather toy on a string. I love watching cats track a toy and rev themselves up to pounce (the booty wiggle), as well as using the toy to create an opportunity to run for myself and kitty.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I move slowly around the kitty and try not to make any jarring noises. I tend to keep my car keys on my person and will remove them if the jingle seems to be a trigger. I also speak in a soft, low, and soothing tone when talking to the kitty. Lastly, I try to make myself small by getting down on the floor. From there, I usually reach out toward the kitty with my palms up and wait to see if they will come close for a sniff—and hopefully a head butt—before I make any attempt to touch them. I allow the kitty to give me permission first.

Tamara's Reviews

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Rangeline

Rangeline

Tamara was great, she cleaned both the litter box and water bowls keeping my 2 boys safe, and showed me tons of pics so I could be sure they were doing well. She even cleaned an accident one of my cats had, so I wouldn't come home to a mess.

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Response from Tamara on Jul 24, 2025 "Thank you so much for your kind review Rangeline! I had a blast caring for your boys Earl Grey and Jefferson, they were really sweet and easy to care for, thank you for entrusting me with them."
July 22, 2025
Lea

Lea

Tamara has watched my cat twice now and I would not hesitate to hire her again! She is very communicative during the visit, sending lots of photo and video updates. She is also attentive: she noticed my cat was drinking lots of water and made sure to top up his bowls before she left. AND the litter box was absolutely spotless when she was done with it. Your cat is in great hands with Tamara!

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Response from Tamara on Sep 7, 2025 "I appreciate your kind words Lea 😊. Hanging, singing 😂, and playing with Jack made my heart smile. Jack is such a sweet boy and working with you has been great!"
September 4, 2025
Emma

Emma

Tamara was so sweet and took amazing care of my two kitties while I was out of time. She sent many pictures every time she visited so I knew the babies were okay, and the cats seemed to take to her very quickly. Would absolutely recommend Tamara's services to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2025
Yolanda

Yolanda

Using the app was super easy. Tamara gets a 10 out of 10 from me. She is super responsive with messaging before, during and after. She has great energy. I was at peace knowing my cat was in her care. I would recommend her every single time.

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Response from Tamara on Jul 24, 2025 "I truly appreciate the lovely review Yolanda! It was my pleasure caring for little miss Daisy."
July 16, 2025
Nina

Nina

Tamara was amazing! Great communicator, great care for my kitty boy AND cleaned my litterbox better than me! 😂 Will be reaching out again! Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 16, 2025
Tavia

Tavia

Tamara does a great job taking my babies, I have hired her twice and would happily do so again!

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Response from Tamara on Sep 7, 2025 "Thank you for the review Tavia! I truly enjoy caring for Miss Tarot and the outside babies. Being able to add in a few minutes of playtime with Tarot was such a highlight of my morning visits."
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Ivory

Ivory

Tamara was amazing! Very communicative and worked so well with our cat. I would absolutely book again!

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Response from Tamara on Jul 17, 2025 "Thank you so much for the lovely review Ivory. I would come and run around your island with Suki anytime 🤭. I really enjoyed taking care of her for you!"
July 3, 2025
Lisa

Lisa

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Lisa

Lisa

Amazing, as always! I know my babies are in good hands with you. 😊

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Response from Tamara on Sep 2, 2025 "Thank you so much Lisa! I truly enjoy sitting for you and hanging with Aspen and Fae, they are really sweet babies. 🥰"
September 2, 2025
Lisa

Lisa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 15, 2025
Lea

Lea

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 5, 2025
Alva

Alva

Tamara is a compassionate, sincere and trustworthy person who truly adores her feline friends! She has a great bandwidth for the capacity of care necessary for support, as well as a high standard of professionalism. Tamara possesses a big heart, whom anyone would benefit from interacting with!

May 28, 2025
Sylvia

Sylvia

Tamara is a magnet for kitties, with a big heart. She loves all furry animals. She loves play time with kitties and talks to them like they are human:)

May 28, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

May 28, 2025

Tamara's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $21.50 / 20min $33.00 / 45min $46.50 / 60min
  • Tamara's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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Tamara's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.00 / 45min $48.00 / 60min
  • Tamara's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Tamara's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

District Heights cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, 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. 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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