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I'm Crystal

A cat sitter in Hyattsville, MD

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I'm Crystal | Cat Sitting in Hyattsville, MD

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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.

Crystal's Reviews

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Cortez

Cortez

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Crystal on Sep 30, 2025 "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! 😊"
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Debbie

Debbie

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Crystal on Sep 16, 2025 "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! 💜"
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Katherine

Katherine

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!!

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Response from Crystal on Sep 16, 2025 "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"
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Jazmyn

Jazmyn

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

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Response from Crystal on Sep 16, 2025 "Thank you Jazmyn! Lola and Eli are the sweetest babies! Thank you for booking with me again!"
September 4, 2025
Julia

Julia

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!

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Jazmyn

Jazmyn

Crystal was great once again!

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Morgan

Morgan

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September 2, 2025
Rebecca

Rebecca

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.

August 4, 2025
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

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.

August 4, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

August 4, 2025

Crystal's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $21.50 / 20min $35.00 / 45min $49.50 / 60min
  • Crystal's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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Crystal's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • 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

Hyattsville 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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