I'm Rachel
Rachel's City Kitty Sitting
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Rachel is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Rachel
Cat Sitting in Media, PA
I've been a professional pet sitter since 2008 and I have a wide variety of experience with cats of all personalities and with varying needs, including administering medications of all kinds for special-needs kitties! I always meet a cat at whatever level he/she is most comfortable and will make sure that your cat is happy and well-loved while you are away (and will send many pictures and videos because I know what it's like to miss your fur baby)!
When not happily surrounded by kitties, I'm a professional violinist based in both Philadelphia and NYC. Sadly, cats are my worst critics (I think they take offense at the high notes) but at least the people have been appreciative! 🎻😻
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Rachel is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Allison
February 1, 2026
We hired Rachel to stop by twice a day while we were on vacation. She was very responsive and made sure to send a lot of pictures and detailed updates which put us at ease! There was a winter storm while we were away which made us nervous but she still made it out. Our cat loved her and we will definitely use Rachel again in the future!
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Don
October 14, 2025
Rachel is awesome! The initial meet and greet went very well. She asked all of the right questions and established an immediate friendship with Ima. Rachel's communication was excellent and provided photos & videos during each visit.
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Samantha
June 23, 2025
Rachel did such an amazing job with my shy cat.. they became fast friends after only her first visit. I don't know what kind of magic she has, but my cat will usually hide under the bed if someone he doesn't know comes by. He wasn't even as shy as usual during the initial meet and greet. I really loved and appreciated all of the pictures and videos that were sent my way as well, I felt very very comfortable knowing PT was so well taken care of during his visits.
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Charlotte
June 10, 2024
Rachel was absolutely awesome! My cat loved her from the second he met her 😊 My cat needs several medications, including insulin every 12 hours, and Rachel made her schedule work so she could be there right on time. My cat has terrible separation anxiety, and I’ve never seen him so calm when I’ve had to travel. I’m taking a much longer trip later this month, and I feel SO much calmer about it knowing that Rachel will be there to take care my kitty. She also sent lots of pictures and detailed updates so I could feel confident that she had taken care of everything he needed.
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Jen
August 4, 2024
Highly recommended! We needed a last minute reservation after a death in the family and Rachel came through for us beautifully: fast responses, helpful tips in navigating Meowtel’s interface, phenomenal updates that had us both giggling over the adorable (read: very characteristic) photos and her funny, descriptive accounts of each visit. Our cats clearly felt very comfortable with and engaged by her, running to greet her when she arrived, communicating to beg for treats and play. (Even our shy void, who sometimes doesn’t want to talk to us.) Our tabby will tear up the place and leave toys everywhere if she’s bored, but Rachel played with them so well that this wasn’t an issue. Litter boxes were immaculate. Honestly, I think our cats were sorry we weren’t Rachel when we walked back in the door. Which is really the best feeling, to know they were that happy. Bonus: we have gotten much less of a cold shoulder than we usually do when we travel and leave them in care of friends. TL;DR: We will absolutely be back, and we want to hire Rachel again in future.
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Jason
December 9, 2024
Rachel was able to charm my very shy cats to come out and greet her by the end of my trip. Daily videos, pics, and summary of how each visit went. Very happy I could enjoy my trip and not worry about leaving them home.
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Drop in visits rates
Rachel's is 25%
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
Rachel's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Drop in visits rates
Rachel's is 25%
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
Rachel's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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.
Media cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Allison
February 1, 2026
We hired Rachel to stop by twice a day while we were on vacation. She was very responsive and made sure to send a lot of pictures and detailed updates which put us at ease! There was a winter storm while we were away which made us nervous but she still made it out. Our cat loved her and we will definitely use Rachel again in the future!
Don
October 14, 2025
Rachel is awesome! The initial meet and greet went very well. She asked all of the right questions and established an immediate friendship with Ima. Rachel's communication was excellent and provided photos & videos during each visit.
Samantha
June 23, 2025
Rachel did such an amazing job with my shy cat.. they became fast friends after only her first visit. I don't know what kind of magic she has, but my cat will usually hide under the bed if someone he doesn't know comes by. He wasn't even as shy as usual during the initial meet and greet. I really loved and appreciated all of the pictures and videos that were sent my way as well, I felt very very comfortable knowing PT was so well taken care of during his visits.
Charlotte
June 10, 2024
Rachel was absolutely awesome! My cat loved her from the second he met her 😊 My cat needs several medications, including insulin every 12 hours, and Rachel made her schedule work so she could be there right on time. My cat has terrible separation anxiety, and I’ve never seen him so calm when I’ve had to travel. I’m taking a much longer trip later this month, and I feel SO much calmer about it knowing that Rachel will be there to take care my kitty. She also sent lots of pictures and detailed updates so I could feel confident that she had taken care of everything he needed.
Jen
August 4, 2024
Highly recommended! We needed a last minute reservation after a death in the family and Rachel came through for us beautifully: fast responses, helpful tips in navigating Meowtel’s interface, phenomenal updates that had us both giggling over the adorable (read: very characteristic) photos and her funny, descriptive accounts of each visit. Our cats clearly felt very comfortable with and engaged by her, running to greet her when she arrived, communicating to beg for treats and play. (Even our shy void, who sometimes doesn’t want to talk to us.) Our tabby will tear up the place and leave toys everywhere if she’s bored, but Rachel played with them so well that this wasn’t an issue. Litter boxes were immaculate. Honestly, I think our cats were sorry we weren’t Rachel when we walked back in the door. Which is really the best feeling, to know they were that happy. Bonus: we have gotten much less of a cold shoulder than we usually do when we travel and leave them in care of friends. TL;DR: We will absolutely be back, and we want to hire Rachel again in future.
Jason
December 9, 2024
Rachel was able to charm my very shy cats to come out and greet her by the end of my trip. Daily videos, pics, and summary of how each visit went. Very happy I could enjoy my trip and not worry about leaving them home.
Dave
May 14, 2025
Rachel is absolutely great with my shy cat. She's awesome about doing the little extras that keep my cat happy while I'm away. I can tell from the pictures that he's super happy every time she stops by and that means a lot to me when I have to be away from home.
Amanda
June 27, 2024
Rachel is the perfect cat sitter! She is intuitive, considerate, and very loving towards my boys. She genuinely treats your cats as her own. My cat Oscar requires 3 pills/day through use of a pill dispenser tool and she picked it up quickly and was extremely efficient. I had no hesitations when leaving my boys with Rachel and I would highly recommend her to any cat owner.
Dana
June 18, 2024
Rachel was phenomenal!! She provided thoughtful and cute updates and pictures of my cats every day. She responded quickly any time I messaged her. I felt completely as ease on vacation knowing that my cats were looked after by Rachel. Highly recommend booking with her! I will definitely continue to use Rachel anytime I go on a trip in the future!
Jen
March 13, 2025
Our second appointment with Rachel, and just as magical as the first. Our girls are a bit shy of new people but they were their purest gremlin-selves for her, so we got magnificent photos and updates every day. Giggling over the play videos she sent us got me through a couple of rough health afternoons. So grateful to have found Meowtel and Rachel particularly!
Paula
June 24, 2024
Rachel is a gem! We have one social kitty and one wallflower who both come running for her when she arrives. Rachel provides great care and play and leaves everything ship-shape. Also a great communicator - responds quickly and sends fun updates and great photos. Highly recommend!
Kristen
May 29, 2024
Rachel was a wonderful sitter for our cat Winnie. In addition to all the basics—food, water, litter scooping—she took the time each day to sit with Winnie even when Winnie was being shy (or spicy!). Rachel’s updates with photos and videos gave us peace of mind each day we were away. Thank you so much!
Jason
December 27, 2024
Rachel took great care of my cats during the holiday week! she sent me many updates and made sure my cats followed their dietary restrictions. I returned home to two happy cats. Thanks Rachel!
Natan
November 8, 2024
rachel is extremely reliable and professional. i felt totally confident having her take care of my cat when i had to go out of town unexpectedly due to a family emergency and then stay out of town for over a week. rachel sent updates every day and i felt a lot better about being away knowing that my cat was comfortable enough with her to come out from under the couch and cuddle. ty rachel!
Kim
June 20, 2024
She is amazing! Honestly, our shyest cat came out to see her the first visit which is a testimate to her cat approved approachableness!
Dave
May 29, 2024
Rachel was so amazing with my shy cat. She's extremely dependable and her consistency and reliability allowed me to relax and leave my cat on two consecutive trips without worrying. I got great pictures and could see that my cat was as relaxed and happy as could be, and that makes me happy!
Andrew
May 19, 2024
Rachel did an amazing job taking care of our 2 kitties for 2 weeks. We got great updates and photos every day. We will definitely be coming back for future needs if available!
Kristine
December 31, 2024
Rachel was amazing. She quickly got the trust of my somewhat shy cat, and I could see in update photos and videos how much she trusted her. She sent great updates throughout, so I knew both cats were in great hands. I highly recommend her.
Marie
September 28, 2024
Rachel was very helpful & responsive. My cats are still young & energetic, and I could see they were having a great time playing with her. Felt very reassured with her checking on them every day
Carolyn
January 11, 2024
We are so grateful to Rachel for her stellar care! Our kids are so stressed when we leave town, wondering how Puma is doing—and worrying. Rachel quickly earned every human’s love and trust, as we saw from frequent photos and updates that Puma was happy and extraordinarily well cared-for by Rachel. THANK YOU! Puma misses you, Rachel! 💜🌈💜
Yunsoo
June 13, 2023
Rachel was an awesome cat sitter! She took the time to get to know my cats and even put the shy ones at ease. She sent daily updates and pictures which made me feel very reassured. Would highly recommend!!
Christine
April 30, 2024
Rachel took great care of my diabetic cat! He is very shy but he came out for her for his food and medicine!
Kathleen
March 27, 2024
Rachel is the best! She sends phenomenal and funny updates right away and she charmed the pants off my standoffish orange kitty. I highly recommend Rachel.
Jessica
December 9, 2022
Rachel is reliable and trustworthy. She also related to my cats in a quick way. She took great care of our two 12 yo cats . Our one cat, as she has aged, urinates out of the box when she is anxious. But with visits by Rachel, our cats felt secure.
Kimberly
August 12, 2024
First time using Meowtel app and very lucky to have found Rachel. Her love for cats, quick response time and willingness to go above and beyond put my mind at peace. Looking forward to using her again for my future travels.
Silvia
September 22, 2024
Ziggy loved Rachel! She sent detailed updates and cute pictures. She followed our instructions and always responded promptly. We’re definitely gonna book her help again in the future ✨
Samantha
This month
Rachel always does an amazing job with PT. He is usually shy, but always comes out to hang out with her while she's there. Rachel has amazing communication and always sends a lot of pictures as well 😺
Michael
September 16, 2025
Has watched our cats several times now, excellent work (and definite cat whispering skills - they tend to be shy with strangers, not so much with Rachel!)
Natan
August 28, 2024
I love Rachel's updates! She always lets me know how my cat is doing, if my cat comes to the door or is in an affectionate mood. My cat really likes Rachel! Will book with Rachel again. TY!
Samantha
November 9, 2025
Rachel is always awesome, and sends a ton of pics and videos of PT while she's watching him.
Dave
December 20, 2025
Rachel always takes great care of my cat. She gets him his food, meds, and treats, and always plenty of time for pets and head scratches. I always feel confident and taken care of when I know she's coming to take care of Ozzy.
James
August 12, 2024
We loved Rachel! She sent great write-ups, photos and videos, and I know our cat really took a liking to her. He is usually upset for a day or two when we come home, but this time it was almost like we never left. Definitely plan on hiring her again!
Dave
February 21, 2025
Rachel has always been great with my extremely shy cat who requires medicine twice a day. Excellent updates and makes me at ease when I have to leave him home alone.
Christine
June 3, 2024
Rachel has come to my house several times and is always able to get my shy diabetic cat to come out for food and a few photos!
Lisa
February 6, 2024
I feel so much more at ease going away while knowing my little boy is getting the best care possible! Rachel sends detailed updates and knows how to manage strong, dominant cat personalities. If you want to be confident that your fur baby is in great hands, don’t hesitate to book Rachel!
Michael
February 22, 2026
Excellent as always, our shy cats have opened up and accepted Rachel as family!
Russell
January 13, 2025
Rachel was great! Super accommodating with details, great updates, and great at getting shy cats to open up
Christine
September 30, 2024
Rachel is great my cats love her! She does a great job updating me and administering meds
Kseniia
April 10, 2024
Rachel took great care of my cats while I was away! It was very reassuring to hear that they are doing great and to receive daily updates about my cats' weelbeing and general mood (not only just a message, but also great pics and videos!). My heart rested at ease knowing my cats are in great hands!
Lisa
June 6, 2023
Rachel watched our beloved fur baby during our wedding weekend. It was beyond comforting knowing he was taken care of in the best way! she sent such detailed and personable recap updates/photos. you can tell she is a true cat lover as well as professional and well trained in dealing with cats. She is also very sweet and friendly and a pleasure to work with. We cannot recommend Rachel enough!! book her :)
Evan
July 28, 2024
Second reservation with Rachel was as good as the first. Our cats love to play with Rachel and were happy to see their new friend again!
Marc
December 29, 2022
Rachel did an exceptional job! The cats took to her immediately. She was reliable, communicative, and went the extra mile.
Reyna
May 6, 2024
Rachel was fantastic with our kitty Mayo! Communicative, took great photos, and gave Mayo the care and playtime and attention she needed. Thanks Rachel!
Rajan
December 10, 2023
Rachel was great with my cat, Roxy, when I had to travel for work. I appreciated the updates and pictures and videos and it was clear that Roxy enjoyed Rachel's company. I had a lot of anxiety leaving Roxy for the first time in a new place and Rachel helped alleviate much of that anxiety.
Evan
December 29, 2024
Rachel helped us keep up the routine for acclimating our new cat while we were gone, which was a great help.
Tony
July 9, 2024
Rachel has always been caring and patient. My little Chuchu always enjoys cuddling with her!
Chris
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Don
March 1, 2026
Tina
February 27, 2026
Chris
December 3, 2025
Chris
November 26, 2025
Dave
November 26, 2025
Chris
November 22, 2025
Timothy
November 18, 2025
Chris
November 15, 2025
Anamika
November 13, 2025
Dave
November 12, 2025
Chris
November 7, 2025
Chris
October 31, 2025
Chris
October 26, 2025
Vanessa
October 13, 2025
Chris
October 12, 2025
Chris
October 5, 2025
William
September 19, 2025
Timothy
September 17, 2025
Charlotte
September 15, 2025
Chris
September 14, 2025
Samantha
September 14, 2025
Natalie
September 11, 2025
Whitney
September 8, 2025
Timothy
September 5, 2025
Whitney
August 21, 2025
Kim
August 19, 2025
Rachel really goes above and beyond, highly recommend!
Evan
August 18, 2025
William
August 18, 2025
Chris
August 14, 2025
Kim
August 13, 2025
James
August 12, 2025
Chris
August 10, 2025
Chris
August 3, 2025
Chris
July 27, 2025
Chris
July 9, 2025
Denise
July 7, 2025
Wonderful experience with Rachel, can't speak highly enough about her! Incredibly professional, easy to work with, and great at keeping us informed. The photos she sent of our cats were lovely. Highly recommend!
Anamika
July 7, 2025
Emily
July 7, 2025
James
July 7, 2025
Stacy
July 4, 2025
Rachel was awesome. The cats took to her quickly. We will be re booking again.
Chris
July 3, 2025
Rajan
July 2, 2025
Rachel was great with the cats, as always!
Chris
June 25, 2025
Whitney
June 23, 2025
Chris
June 20, 2025
Chris
June 14, 2025
Russell
May 29, 2025
Chris
May 18, 2025
James
May 13, 2025
Rachel is always a fantastic sitter. Great with the animals and very communicative and responsive.
Chris
May 9, 2025
Samantha
May 7, 2025
Russell
May 6, 2025
Amazing as always! Takes great care of our senior girl and very neat
Dave
May 4, 2025
William
May 4, 2025
Evan
April 29, 2025
Chris
April 25, 2025
Maggie
April 21, 2025
Laura
April 15, 2025
Paula
April 12, 2025
Charlotte
April 8, 2025
Chris
April 4, 2025
John
March 30, 2025
Rachel is always great with my cat! She kept me constantly updated and went above and beyond to take care of her.
Chris
March 28, 2025
Marisha
March 23, 2025
William
March 17, 2025
Chris
March 14, 2025
Tina
March 13, 2025
Evan
March 3, 2025
Amanda
February 28, 2025
Emily
February 25, 2025
Rachel was awesome! Both of our cats warmed up to her right away and she was very detailed with their care. We will definitely work with Rachel again!
Amanda
February 12, 2025
Chris
February 8, 2025
Hari
January 20, 2025
Rajan
January 18, 2025
Chris
January 18, 2025
Chris
January 11, 2025
Cristina
January 5, 2025
Rachel took cafe of our kitties when we left for our trip abroad and I can say I 100% recommend her! She took great care of my cats and sent a lot of pictures and updates.
Anamika
December 31, 2024
Christina
December 29, 2024
Rachel was so great with our cat when we left for a few days! Gave us peace of mind knowing he was in safe hands. Would definitely book her again!
Emily
December 25, 2024
Chris
December 22, 2024
Chris
December 19, 2024
Caleb
December 16, 2024
Chris
December 15, 2024
John
December 12, 2024
Christina
December 11, 2024
Christina
December 11, 2024
Chris
December 7, 2024
Lauren
December 2, 2024
William
November 28, 2024
Chris
November 28, 2024
Evan
November 27, 2024
Natalie
November 24, 2024
Chris
November 24, 2024
William
November 22, 2024
Grace
November 21, 2024
Chris
November 17, 2024
Evan
November 10, 2024
Amanda
November 10, 2024
Chris
November 9, 2024
Christina
November 9, 2024
Lauren
November 6, 2024
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