I'm Carlyle

Carlyle's Cat Care

  • Carlyle's Cat Care
  • Carlyle's Cat Care
  • Carlyle's Cat Care
4.98
61 Reviews
< 2 hrs Response Time
17 Repeat clients
Background-checked
Background-checked
50+ Meowtel reservations completed
50+ Meowtel reservations completed
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Active Today
Meowtel Sitter for 2+ years
Meowtel Sitter for 2+ years
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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

Carlyle is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Carlyle's Cat Care

I'm Carlyle

Cat Sitting in Philadelphia, PA

Hi there! I’m Carlyle — a lifelong cat lover, professional opera singer, and experienced sitter here on the Meowtel app for over a year!

While I’ve been cat sitting for many years, my time on Meowtel has allowed me to care for a wide range of fabulous felines, each with their own quirks and needs. Between vocal rehearsals and performances, I make it a priority to provide attentive, personalized care for your kitties... Hi there! I’m Carlyle — a lifelong cat lover, professional opera singer, and experienced sitter here on the Meowtel app for over a year!

While I’ve been cat sitting for many years, my time on Meowtel has allowed me to care for a wide range of fabulous felines, each with their own quirks and needs. Between vocal rehearsals and performances, I make it a priority to provide attentive, personalized care for your kitties.

At home, I wrangle the strong opinions and specific diets of my Siamese duo, Bizet and Chai [(T)Chai(Kovsky)] — named after my favorite composers. I also look after my grandmother’s energetic Munchkin/Laperm mix, Scooter, who’s taught me a thing or two about handling dramatic flair and reluctant nail trims.

I’ve navigated complex medication schedules and end-of-life care, so I understand the importance of patience, gentleness, and trust when it comes to more specialized needs.

Whether your cat is cuddly, shy, high-energy, or needs extra support, I’m here to provide care that’s thoughtful, reliable, and as harmonious as a well-tuned aria.

Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills
4.98
61 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
Ariana

Ariana

This month

Carlyle is the absolute best, I couldn’t recommend her more! She went above and beyond for my cats (and me!) when the AC was broken during a heatwave. Not only did she send detailed updates about how the kitties were doing, but she stayed while maintenance came, told me everything the said, and made sure a temporary window AC was installed. And she did it all while sitting in a sweltering apartment herself! I was so worried while I was away and hadn’t heard anything from building management, but Carlyle was truly a lifesaver. I am so grateful and, again, couldn’t reccomend her more!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Michael

Michael

This month

my cat can’t shut up about Carlyle, when’s she coming back? best belly scratches ever! makes me look like a bad cat parent. she knows how tuxedos feel. but seriously 5/5 - she is super responsive, loves my cat and sent really cute photos of my boy. would totally recommend her!!!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Kenneth

Kenneth

October 16, 2024

Carlyle attended to all of my cat's needs. I have automated litter/food/water that can be temperamental at times. Carlyle monitored these and took care of an issue where the water fountain stopped circulating. From the video and pictures sent, I can see that my cat, Ruby, very much enjoyed playtime with Carlyle. Ruby might be eagerly awaiting my next vacation 😁.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Kenneth

Kenneth

This month

Carlyle took good care of Ruby as usual. Checked her water, litter, and dry food. Fed her her daily wet food and worked in some playtime.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Sofia

Sofia

March 24, 2025

First time using a Meowtel sitter for my shy kitty and Carlyle was so wonderful! The updates were all so thorough and thoughtful and I appreciated the photos she shared of him as well! Cannot recommend her enough :)

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Brad

Brad

June 9, 2025

Carlyle is amazing! I have used her 3 times now and she is fantastic. my cat is very sassy when I phone and she handles everything like a professional and is so thoughtful. even brought my packages in! I will use her everytime!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.00 / 20min
$47.00 / 45min
$64.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$104.00 / Overnight
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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.

Philadelphia cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $26.00. 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!

4.98
61 reviews
4.98
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)