I'm Crystal
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I'm Crystal
Cat Sitting in Hyattsville, MD
My experience as a foster has given me insight into all kinds of feline personalities—from... Hi! I’m Crystal, a lifelong cat lover, experienced foster mom, and proud cat parent to three wonderful kitties of my own. Over the years, I’ve fostered many cats—especially those who were shy, fearful, or in need of extra patience and care. With time, love, and lots of floor-level bonding, they’ve blossomed into sweet, adoptable companions.
My experience as a foster has given me insight into all kinds of feline personalities—from playful kittens to grumpy elders—and even those recovering from medical procedures. I’m very comfortable administering basic medications, providing enrichment, and offering gentle affection based on your cat’s comfort level.
Whether your kitty is an energetic goofball or a nervous napper, I’ll meet them where they are. My priority is to keep them safe, loved, and stress-free while you’re away. I treat every cat like they’re my own—with patience, kindness, and respect for their unique personality.
I can’t wait to meet your fur baby and give them all the love, chin scratches, and treats they deserve!
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
The personalities!! I love walking in and meeting new little unique personalities. I’m also a fan of making friends with those kitties that I’m told are “shy” or “you may not see because they like to hide”. I’m extremely patient and have worked with so many shy or fearful fosters that I can make friends with almost any shy kitty.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My two kitty babies are Persephone (5) and Freddie (3). They are mother and daughter and a bundle of cuteness. You can find them cuddled together on their chair or sleeping in the sunshine that comes through the front door. Freddie is always ready for a Churu treat and Persephone loves a game of fetch with her catnip sushi (yes, she plays fetch!)
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Read reviews and ask a lot of questions during the meet and greet. Reading reviews can give you a sense of how past clients have felt about the cat sitter, and sometimes how the cats felt! Asking questions will give you a sense of how the cat sitter will handle situations that may arise. I value clients asking questions. It shows me they really care about their cat(s) and the care they will receive and they want to make sure they have just the right person for the job.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
Listening, answering questions, and patience are my top three priorities with a new cat parent. Pet parents (I’m a cat mom of two so I know from experience) can be nervous about leaving their fur babies in the care of a stranger. You are trusting me with your pets care, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. As a cat sitter, I am here to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and ensure you (and your fur babies) have an exceptional experience.
What is your favorite cat toy?
I have two! The first is a mouse that has little beads in it. It’s a great attention getter and it’s the toy that Persephone learned how to play fetch with. The second is a wand toy that is on flexible wire with feathers on the end. It offers more natural movement for chasing and pouncing.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I love working with anxious or timid cats because I can spend time trust building and helping them build their confidence around humans. My youngest cat, Freddie, was extremely timid when we adopted her. With patience, speaking softly, treats in hand, and sitting on the floor all kitties can overcome fearfulness and timidness.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Crystal is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Michelle
September 30, 2026
Crystal is attentive and detail oriented. It’s clear to me that she loves what she does. My kitties enjoy her a lot. She sent me a pic with my little boy nestled in her lap. Whatever anxiety I had leaving them was quickly relived. Meowtel has been a game changer!
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Cortez
July 1, 2026
Crystal has been my cat sitter twice. I couldn’t be more satisfied with how she treats my cat. When she comes over my cat runs to her to greet her. She sends me videos of herself and my cat playing and being petted.
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Katherine
December 30, 2025
Crystal is wonderful!! She is super attentive and patient with our shy kitty. Our cat who is normally very very shy towards strangers loved Crystal! Absolutely would recommend to anyone.
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Nate
December 1, 2025
Crystal was wonderful with my mom's cats, sending prompt check-in updates and lots of beautiful photos! My mom lives in a retirement community and needs extra help with things, and Crystal has been very amenable to that. We're very happy!
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Susan
This month
Crystal was so kind and caring to my fur babies. She understood what each cat needed and was reliably there for them and me. I received an update and pictures after each visit. Highly recommend! and will schedule with her again.
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Beth
October 7, 2025
Crystal was the perfect cat nanny. she took such good care of my cat family and sent daily newsy updates and lots of pics. My cats loved her and I felt so much more at ease being away for the week. Thank you Crystal!
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Thank you Beth! Your kitties are so sweet and I’m glad I got a chance to see Olivia!! 💜
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Drop in visits rates
Crystal's is 35%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Crystal's holiday surcharge is 35%.
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If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Hyattsville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Michelle
September 30, 2026
Crystal is attentive and detail oriented. It’s clear to me that she loves what she does. My kitties enjoy her a lot. She sent me a pic with my little boy nestled in her lap. Whatever anxiety I had leaving them was quickly relived. Meowtel has been a game changer!
Cortez
July 1, 2026
Crystal has been my cat sitter twice. I couldn’t be more satisfied with how she treats my cat. When she comes over my cat runs to her to greet her. She sends me videos of herself and my cat playing and being petted.
Katherine
December 30, 2025
Crystal is wonderful!! She is super attentive and patient with our shy kitty. Our cat who is normally very very shy towards strangers loved Crystal! Absolutely would recommend to anyone.
Nate
December 1, 2025
Crystal was wonderful with my mom's cats, sending prompt check-in updates and lots of beautiful photos! My mom lives in a retirement community and needs extra help with things, and Crystal has been very amenable to that. We're very happy!
Susan
This month
Crystal was so kind and caring to my fur babies. She understood what each cat needed and was reliably there for them and me. I received an update and pictures after each visit. Highly recommend! and will schedule with her again.
Beth
October 7, 2025
Crystal was the perfect cat nanny. she took such good care of my cat family and sent daily newsy updates and lots of pics. My cats loved her and I felt so much more at ease being away for the week. Thank you Crystal!
Response from Crystal
Thank you Beth! Your kitties are so sweet and I’m glad I got a chance to see Olivia!! 💜
Cortez
September 30, 2025
I was extremely pleased with the way Crystal took care of my cat and kept me informed on what was going on at home. She sent me numerous photos and a short video which helped me enjoy my time away from home. I will definitely be contacting her in the future to see is she is available for cat sitting duty.
Response from Crystal
Hi Cortez! It was a pleasure to take care of Tom and I looked forward to our visits everyday! He’s such a lovebug!! I would be thrilled to cat sit for Tom in the future! 😊
Debbie
September 16, 2025
Crystal won my kitty’s heart forever! She’s a true cat whisperer. The photos and videos she sent me enabled me to not worry about my senior kitty and enjoy my time away.
Response from Crystal
Thank you Debbie! You are so kind and Cooper is a super sweet boy! It was a pleasure to be his cat sitter 😊 I hope to see him again! 💜
Brieann
November 18, 2025
Crystal is wonderful! She’s is incredibly reliable, a great communicator, and very patient and compassionate with our cats. She is personable and helped us out with some unexpected travel hiccups. I strongly recommend her!
John
October 20, 2025
Crystal was great. She connected as well with my cats (as well as anyone has with these former ferals) and kept me informed on how they were doing and eating. I'd recommend Crystal to anyone needing to have their kitties being looked after.
Katherine
September 9, 2025
I would highly recommend Crystal to anyone who needs a cat sitter!!❤️❤️ She is very professional, responsive, kind, and caring. I was put at ease knowing she was there for my fur babies! ( I was out of the country) She agreed to take my cat to the vet for an emergency appointment. She lovingly gave him his food and meds. She sent me daily updates and pictures of my cats ( I have 6!) My cats gravitated towards her when she first arrived for a meet and greet. My most shy cat allowed Crystal to pet her! Crystal is a Godsend. Book her today!!
Response from Crystal
Hi Kathy, Your kitties are so sweet and I’m super happy Moo Moo is doing so well now! I hope to see your fur babies again! 💜 Take care, Crystal
Kathy
November 2, 2025
Crystal was wonderful. She took great care of my kitty Daisy! She updated me daily and sent me pictures and videos of Daisy which I loved. I would recommend Crystal to anyone looking for a great sitter. ❤️
Ingri
January 7, 2026
Crystal was amazing! She took great care of Lucien and Sasha and was very commimunicative all the time sending full updates and great pictures. Thank you!!! ✨️
Jazmyn
September 4, 2025
Crystal was great with the kitties! She sent pictures and videos everytime she visited and let us know how the kitties were doing! 10/10
Response from Crystal
Thank you Jazmyn! Lola and Eli are the sweetest babies! Thank you for booking with me again!
Julia
September 20, 2025
Crystal is amazing! I had a quick turnaround, and she was very prompt, accommodating, and professional. You can tell she loves animals, and my kitty loved her. Definitely booking again!
Jennifer
May 24, 2026
Crystal was great and highly recommended. She took care of my finicky elderly cats for 1.5 weeks and sent pictures every day during her visits.
Jacqueline
May 3, 2026
Crystal is an amazing catsitter and my cat loved her. She’s very responsive and sent photos/videos every day. I will definitely see if she’s available next time I’m out of town!
Maggie
October 29, 2025
Crystal was a great sitter for the kittens. Followed directions perfrctly, showed care for the kitties, communicated well, and showed up on time. Would book again!
Emille
This month
Crystal was absolutely incredible with our cat, Dracula! She was very efficient and kind. Made sure our kitty was always safe and secure.
Delaney
October 9, 2025
Crystal was the perfect sitter for our kitten, I would 100% book with her again for future long trips out of town!
Response from Crystal
Hi Delaney! Thank you! Your baby is adorable and super sweet!! I enjoyed being his cat sitter and I’m here if you should need me in the future! 💜
Cortez
This month
Crystal is an extraordinary sitter. She showers my cat with affection and always goes above and beyond my expectations. I am very glad I found her.
Cortez
This month
Michelle
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Maia
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Sara
September 6, 2026
Nate
July 29, 2026
Sara
July 19, 2026
Andrew
July 6, 2026
Katherine
June 25, 2026
Crystal is always fantastic! She is amazing with our very shy kitty and so communicative. I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Nate
June 5, 2026
Brieann
May 24, 2026
Nate
May 16, 2026
Melody
May 9, 2026
Maggie
January 4, 2026
Melody
December 15, 2025
Katherine
December 5, 2025
Melissa
November 29, 2025
Maggie
November 28, 2025
Brieann
November 18, 2025
Gail
November 13, 2025
Crystal is best sitter ever. A true cat whisperer
Katherine
October 27, 2025
Love love love Crystal!! My cats love her too!! Even my shyest cat lets her pet her!! Book Crystal. She has been a godsend for me!!
Jazmyn
September 29, 2025
Crystal was great once again!
Morgan
September 2, 2025
Elizabeth
August 4, 2025
Crystal is a dependable and responsive person in every area of her life. She has a deep love of animals (especially cats!) and provides them with top-notch care.
Rebecca
August 4, 2025
Crystal's patience, love and close attention to the individual needs of each kitty have allowed the foster cats in her care to flourish. She is particularly good at putting shy and apprehensive kitties at ease and she has extensive experience with cats of all ages. My own pet, Charlie, is delighted every time he sees her. Her love and care for him shines through and puts both Charlie and us right at ease whenever they're together.
Meowtel
August 4, 2025
Crystal is a background-checked cat sitter in the Hyattsville area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.