I'm Tanisha

Cat Lover

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33 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Tanisha is experienced with 5 types of medications

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

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I'm Tanisha

Cat Sitting in Oxon Hill, MD

I have extensive experience as a responsible, caring, reliable, dependable, and compassionate cat lover ready to take care of your pets and home. I am skilled at administering medication. I am a cat mom of two spoiled fur babies. I have a passion for learning, understanding, and caring for various types of animals, and special expertise with cats. My expertise in cat care is from having to care for my o... I have extensive experience as a responsible, caring, reliable, dependable, and compassionate cat lover ready to take care of your pets and home. I am skilled at administering medication. I am a cat mom of two spoiled fur babies. I have a passion for learning, understanding, and caring for various types of animals, and special expertise with cats. My expertise in cat care is from having to care for my own cats, caring for cats of family and friends, and volunteering at animal shelters. To make sure that I can best meet your cat care needs, please message with your needs before booking the reservation. I want to make sure that it is a good fit. Also, if your cat requires insulin to manage diabetes, please indicate the times and dosage amounts. We will need to speak prior to confirming the reservation.

Learn More About Tanisha

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

I have 17 years of experience caring for cats. My experience in cat sitting and cat care is from having to care for my own cats, caring for cats of family and friends, and volunteering at animal shelters.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two kitties. I have an orange/ginger male tabby named Cinnamon Bun. I also have a black/white/grey mix female tabby named Kizzie.

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

Firstly, I ensure the safety and security of the cats and the home while cat sitting by strictly adhering to the cat parent's care instructions. Secondly, I assess the home/area to make sure that there are no potential safety hazards or concerns for the cats. Thirdly, I send status updates to the cat parent so they can see the environment during the cat sitting reservation.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite cat toy is the laser pointer cat toy. The toy is an excellent way to encourage the cat to move and also provides stimulation for the kitty.


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

Shelter Volunteer

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Shohini

Shohini

January 16, 2026

Tanisha was great. She took great care of my two cats while I was away for work. She had no issue coordinating with my apartment concierge staff to enter, and sent me plenty of updates and photos daily. Would highly recommend!

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Iris

Iris

December 30, 2025

Tanisha was fantastic!! She's very professional and personable. I really appreciated the pre-service visit where she gathered all of the details so that the transition was smooth. She sent great pics and updates daily. My cats, though very bashful were in great shape upon my return. I highly recommend her.

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Tamara

Tamara

April 20, 2026

Tanisha really did her "big one" this time by taking my babies on for almost 2 weeks! While I was away in Vietnam, I received so many messages, pictures and videos to let me know that Kiku and Sayuri were doing well and were being well taken care of in my absence. Thank you Tanisha for taking us in for this long haul, we truly appreciate you!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

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Rebecca

Rebecca

May 31, 2025

We have two rescue kitties, including one with PTSD who’s very shy and fearful. by the fourth visit she came into the same room, and by the sixth day she was engaging with her - we’ve only had one other sitter who managed that! Tanisha sent amazing updates, tons of photos, and even brought in packages that got delivered after we left. Five stars - just a fantastic experience with a great, professional, friendly sitter our kit-kits and we were so grateful to find!

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Nichole

Nichole

June 6, 2025

This was the first time that we have left our little girl Lucy with a cat sitter so of course I was a little nervous. Tanisha calmed all of my fears. She was wonderful right from the beginning, providing an almost instant response to our booking request, setting up a call session, and a visit in person to see Lucy and the home. She asked great questions and put us at ease with her professionalism. Additionally, she provided great updates on all care - litter box changes, play time, etc with pictures and details. She additionally provided quick responses to questions and feedback. I would 100 percent recommend her for anyone who has a cat that needs a little additional wither it be playtime or grooming. Thanks Tanisha!

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Response from Tanisha

You are quick welcome, my pleasure! Have an amazing day.

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Wai Man

Wai Man

September 15, 2024

If I could give Tanisha 6 stars, I would! She was amazing in every way - responsible, reliable, kept us updated, and did a fantastic job taking care of the cats (feeding, providing them proper attention, cleaning the litter boxes and keeping the plates clean and water fresh.) When she noticed the automatic feeder was showing an error, she immediately contacted me & informed us of the situation that the cats may have missed the feeding because she noticed the plates didn’t have crumbs as well. If she was stuck in traffic, she updated us if her status and then provided details of her work daily (when she arrived, feeding, cleaning) so we never had to guess how the cats were doing especially with the pictures and videos she sent. My husband and I never used a cat sitter before so we didn’t realize when choosing “anytime” that it meant the cat sitter can come at different times each day. Yet she accommodated us and tried to come around the same time each morning - that really helped us. If you want someone reliable and responsive to take care of your cats, we highly recommend Tanisha!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Response from Tanisha

Thanks so much! It was such a pleasure working with you and taking care of your kitties! Have an outstanding day!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

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$50.00 / 45min
$63.00 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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.

Oxon Hill cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

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