I'm Chizoba
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Chizoba is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Chizoba
Cat Sitting in Philadelphia, PA
As an experienced cat sitter, my passion for cats runs deep. Cats, to me, embody a uniqueness that has filled my soul with their existence of being such wonderful souls. Though I currently don't own any cats due to my commitments as a research specialist and soon to be graduate student, I've immersed myself in casually caring for them through my close involvement with my best friend's four delightful furballs who have created so much peace and joy in my heart, mind and life
Beyond my personal affinity for cats, I bring practical experience to the table. During my undergraduate years, I dedicated myself to volunteering at a shelter that provided refuge for both homeless individuals and their pets. This hands-on role involved cleaning, feeding, and playing with cats and dogs, which not only enriched my understanding of animal care but also reinforced my commitment to their well-being... Hello my name is Chizoba but you can call me Zoba (ZOO-bAH). It is a pleasure to hopefully meet you soon.
As an experienced cat sitter, my passion for cats runs deep. Cats, to me, embody a uniqueness that has filled my soul with their existence of being such wonderful souls. Though I currently don't own any cats due to my commitments as a research specialist and soon to be graduate student, I've immersed myself in casually caring for them through my close involvement with my best friend's four delightful furballs who have created so much peace and joy in my heart, mind and life
Beyond my personal affinity for cats, I bring practical experience to the table. During my undergraduate years, I dedicated myself to volunteering at a shelter that provided refuge for both homeless individuals and their pets. This hands-on role involved cleaning, feeding, and playing with cats and dogs, which not only enriched my understanding of animal care but also reinforced my commitment to their well-being. Additionally, I sometimes would assist my best friend's sister in volunteering at a cat shelter during my visits to Buffalo, NY, further honing my skills and knowledge.
Professionally, I am currently a graduate student at Drexel University but previously worked as a Research Specialist at Adelphi Values- global healthcare value consultancy firm that blends strong commercial insights with scientific expertise in areas like market access, health economics, and patient-centered outcomes research. A role that demands precision, empathy, and attention to detail—traits essential for understanding and meeting the needs of both clients and their beloved cats. I have quite a flexible schedule that allows me to accommodate various neighborhoods across Philadelphia.
I am really just looking forward to gaining more experience on cat sitting and caring for cats as I hope to one day have some of my own. My ability to provide your cats the best care is reinforced by my practical experience and supported by a professional background in research and client service. I am very professional and detailed with/in my work but I also approach every opportunity with grace, joy, enthusiasm and care, ensuring that your cuteness of joy receive the love and attention they deserve during your absence.😸
😸During each visit, I will:
🎀Ensure your cat's feeding schedule is followed precisely, taking note of any special dietary instructions.
🎀Refresh water bowls and ensure they are clean and filled with fresh water.
🎀Clean the litter box thoroughly to maintain hygiene and comfort for your cat.
🎀Administer any prescribed medication with care and according to your instructions.
🎀Ensure to clean up any mess made.
🎀Bring in any packages or mail delivered to your home
🎀Provide you with regular updates on your cat's health and behavior, including any concerns or notable changes.
🎀Engage your cat in stimulating play sessions tailored to their preferences
🎀Offer gentle affection and cuddles, respecting your cat's cues for interaction and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable
😸After each visit I will:
🎀Ensure all feeding bowls and utensils are washed and stored properly, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
🎀Check and refill water bowls to ensure your cat has access to fresh water throughout the day.
🎀Dispose of any waste from the litter box and replace litter if necessary, ensuring a clean and odor-free environment.
🎀Securely store any medications and ensure they are ready for the next administration, following your specified instructions.
🎀Tidy up the cat's play area, returning toys to their designated places and organizing any accessories.
🎀Provide a detailed update on your cat's activities, behavior, and any concerns noted during the visit.
🎀Bring in any other package or mail delivered to your home.
🎀Double-check all doors, windows, and other access points to ensure they are securely closed to prevent any potential escapes.
🎀Leave your home in the condition it was found.
😸Of note:
Please remember, if you ever need me and don’t see any availability open, feel free to message me anytime. I'll respond promptly to assist you. Also, if there's anything else you'd like me to take care of, such as watering plants or taking out the trash, just let me know. I'm here not only for your cats but also to help make your return home as seamless as possible. Thank you☺️
Learn More About Chizoba
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have a deep love for cats, though I don't currently own any due to my studies; I’ve gained experience through volunteering at shelters and caring for my best friend's cats I also became a Meowtel sitter 5 months ago so I have a lot of experience from that as well! I bring empathy and attention to detail from my many experiences with volunteering and not only pet volunteering services but generally putting myself to help out in a community where I can. I look forward to caring for your cats with dedication and enthusiasm
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Well, I enjoy it firstly because of the CATS!! Their unique personalities and the joy they bring are truly special. It's fulfilling to provide them with the care, love and attention that they deserve, knowing I'm making a positive difference in their day.as they are doing the same for me
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
While I haven't had a cat sitting reservation yet, I'm eagerly looking forward to the opportunity but I know for certain that every cat brings something special to the experience, and I can't wait to create memorable moments with them
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Chizoba is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Rochelle
This week
Perfect. Better than I expected actually. My super shy cat got used to her in about 3 days. that's impressive! care instructions followed to the letter. updates that brought comfort while away from my girls. I was ecstatic to see them doing so well the first time leaving them with a sitter. Chizoba will be watching my cats when I'm out of town.
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Em
December 5, 2024
Chizoba took excellent care of our elder kitty, making adjustments along the way to be sure she ate (reluctant eater) and got her meds regularly. "Z" also spent a good deal of time giving her plenty of affection, and I think this was the reason that our cat friend was doing much better than usual when we returned home. Very happy with her care!
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Kristen
December 2, 2024
Zoba is the loveliest person and she took exceptionally good care of our senior girl Winnie. Zoba’s updates to us were prompt and detailed, and she won over our sometimes mercurial kitty with her calm and attentive demeanor. Zoba was also super quick to respond when our travel plans changed unexpectedly and worked with us to accommodate the new schedule. We very much look forward to working with Zoba again!
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Jenny
August 31, 2024
Zoba was great! The cats really warmed up to her. I was really grateful for her quick responses and many photos, I love that in a cat sitter. Thank you, Zoba! Would book again.
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Allison
December 2, 2024
When leaving our 2 cats for the first time since moving to PA, we knew we needed to find a loving, reliable new cat sitter. Zoba was the perfect match! She is so upbeat, caring, and clearly LOVES cats. She was wonderful to communicate with before, during, and after the visit. Zoba sent us the best pictures and videos of our cats while we were away, and we could tell by their body language that they were comfortable and having a good time. We have definitely found our new sitter!
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Kymberley
November 12, 2024
Zoba was great with my older cat! Minnie is “sassy” in her golden years and hisses at folks she doesn’t know. Zoba took that instride and gave me lots of photos and detailed descriptions of her time with Minnie. I will use her again!!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Chizoba'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
Chizoba's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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.
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 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
Rochelle
This week
Perfect. Better than I expected actually. My super shy cat got used to her in about 3 days. that's impressive! care instructions followed to the letter. updates that brought comfort while away from my girls. I was ecstatic to see them doing so well the first time leaving them with a sitter. Chizoba will be watching my cats when I'm out of town.
Em
December 5, 2024
Chizoba took excellent care of our elder kitty, making adjustments along the way to be sure she ate (reluctant eater) and got her meds regularly. "Z" also spent a good deal of time giving her plenty of affection, and I think this was the reason that our cat friend was doing much better than usual when we returned home. Very happy with her care!
Kristen
December 2, 2024
Zoba is the loveliest person and she took exceptionally good care of our senior girl Winnie. Zoba’s updates to us were prompt and detailed, and she won over our sometimes mercurial kitty with her calm and attentive demeanor. Zoba was also super quick to respond when our travel plans changed unexpectedly and worked with us to accommodate the new schedule. We very much look forward to working with Zoba again!
Jenny
August 31, 2024
Zoba was great! The cats really warmed up to her. I was really grateful for her quick responses and many photos, I love that in a cat sitter. Thank you, Zoba! Would book again.
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Jenny! I really appreciate it🥰
Allison
December 2, 2024
When leaving our 2 cats for the first time since moving to PA, we knew we needed to find a loving, reliable new cat sitter. Zoba was the perfect match! She is so upbeat, caring, and clearly LOVES cats. She was wonderful to communicate with before, during, and after the visit. Zoba sent us the best pictures and videos of our cats while we were away, and we could tell by their body language that they were comfortable and having a good time. We have definitely found our new sitter!
Kymberley
November 12, 2024
Zoba was great with my older cat! Minnie is “sassy” in her golden years and hisses at folks she doesn’t know. Zoba took that instride and gave me lots of photos and detailed descriptions of her time with Minnie. I will use her again!!
Megan
December 8, 2024
Zoba was an amazing communicator and the updates I received were very thorough! I really appreciated all the detail. My kitty is very shy but he warmed up quickly to Zoba! I’ll definitely be reaching out in the future!
Sarah
December 5, 2024
Chizoba is an amazing cat sitter for my older cat. She replies in a timely manner, is responsible and thoughtful. I trust that my cat has great care with her! Her updates on how the visit went really put me at ease with how Pearl is doing while I’m away. She goes above and beyond, does all that I asked of her plus more like cleaning up the wet food dishes. Highly recommend working with Chizoba as your pet’s caretaker!
Nora
August 12, 2024
Zoba was amazing! She sent very detailed daily updates and photos, and went absolutely above and beyond and replaced our litter box scooper after ours had broke before leaving. She made this first time using a sitter very easy and reassuring!!
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Nora. Really elated to have been your first sitter! It was an absolute pleasure sitting for you🥰
Ayanna
August 23, 2024
Chizoba was wonderful to work with! The peace of mind that comes from knowing that your cat is being cared for by someone who truly enjoys doing so is priceless. She sent videos and plenty of photos with a detailed narrative of each visit. Chizoba was also very respectful of my home and I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Ayanna! I really appreciate the kind feedback🥰
Alix
August 12, 2024
I booked Zoba for last minute care for my senior kitty and she was super responsive and provided great updates and photos.
Response from Chizoba
Thank you Alix! I really appreciate this feedback and review🥰
Lovina
August 10, 2024
Zoba was greeeat with my little one. Upon meeting her, I felt like she genuinely cares for cats which made me feel better about leaving for a few days. Her updates were very detailed and any behavior she perceived as strange with my cat was communicated right away. When I returned my cat was her usual self with no obvious signs of stress which is huuuge for me!
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Lovina. I really appreciate these kind words and feedback🥰
Erika
August 1, 2024
Chizoba was absolutely wonderful and the sweetest. She gave very detailed notes about the cats and sent plenty of photos. I will definitely be booking her when we go out of town again!
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Erika🥹You are so so kind. it was such a pleasure and will be glad to watch the cuties again and again🥰
Reighan
August 12, 2024
Chizoba did an excellent job caring for Paloma. She came a fed her and played with her. The regular updates gave me peace of mind. I recommend Chizoba for cat sitting.
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Reighan. I really appreciate it🥰
Eileen
July 17, 2026
Communicative and followed through on specific care details for my girls!
Sarah
July 3, 2025
Sarah
May 7, 2025
Marsha
April 22, 2025
Zoba is amazing per usual, she’s always on top of communication and care and I can count on her for all my girl’s needs, fully recommend!!
Marsha
April 1, 2025
Chizoba is amazing!! I fully trusted her with my baby girl as I was traveling. She is kind, attentive, provided all the pictures and details, went above and beyond to ensure my cat was doing well and my space was maintained. I fully recommend her for any pet caretaking. ☺️
Tina
March 19, 2025
Steven
March 9, 2025
Chizoba is a wonderful person who put everything into taking care of my cat, Stanley. He was obviously happy with her and was in a really good mood when I got home. She stayed extra time with Stanley and made sure everything was perfect upon my return. I couldn't have asked for a better person or expected a better job.
Tiffany
February 23, 2025
Chizoba, as per usual, had a delightful visit with my kitties. she knows both of their quirks and cares for them accordingly. excellent communication. warm and organic rapport!
Tiffany
October 21, 2024
phenomenal, courteous, caring and informative. Her updates are TOP TIER!!
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Tiffany! You are the absolute best and I adore my Ollie and Tabs🥰🫶🏽
Tiffany
October 8, 2024
Winter
August 12, 2024
Chizoba is a wonderful cat sitter. She is very conscientious, kind, and gentle. My elderly kitty warmed to her immediately. I would definitely hire her as a sitter again.
Response from Chizoba
You are so kind Winter! Thank you so much🥰
Shaquille
August 10, 2024
Very kind and great with our cats. Very reliable and would love to have her cat sit again.
Response from Chizoba
Thank you so much Shaquille. I really appreciate it! I had the best time with the two cuties and would absolutely love to sit again🥰
Meowtel
July 23, 2024
Chizoba is a background-checked cat sitter in the Dorchester area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.