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I'm Lyba

A cat sitter in Alexandria, VA

4.85/5.00
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13 REVIEWS

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I'm Lyba | Cat Sitting in Alexandria, VA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

As someone with her own high maintenance kitties, cat sitting is such a rewarding way to help others out. Being able to leave your cats with someone and not worry about them is so important.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Pretzel and Luna! I adopted them from a rescue cat cafe and I have had them for 2 years now! When i got them they had so many problems and i nursed them to be healthy happy and extroverted babies!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

My cat Luna was timid and anxious and i did an amazing job training her to become socialized. With cats like those, i find that respecting their space while slowly exposing them to things outside their boundaries. I would never ever try and rush a kitty like that, it would just traumatize them further.

Lyba's Reviews

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Janet

Janet

Lyba was great with my less-than-friendly cats! They are Abyssinians and so can be standoffish. She got the female cat to share the couch with her and accept pets almost immediately. The male cat loves to hide upstairs (even from his owner!) and I spotted him on the first floor in one of her many photos!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 15, 2024
Cara

Cara

Lyba took excellent care of our little furbabies while we were away over the holidays! She shared lots of photos, videos, and updates on how they were doing. We came back to two very happy kitties — thank you!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 9, 2025
Clare

Clare

Lyba was great--she helped me out in a pinch when my current sitter wasn't able to extend. So greatful!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 5, 2024
Kelli

Kelli

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Cara

Cara

We adore working with Lyba! She has taken care of our kitties a few times now and is always fun to work with, highly communicative, and someone we can really depend on. Our cats love her too!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 5, 2025
Will

Will

Lyba was fantastic, trustworthy, and a great communicator. She was so good with my cat and will absolutely book her again

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 4, 2025
Arica

Arica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2024
Arica

Arica

Lyba did a fantastic job with my cat! I would recommend and rebook!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2024
Lewahn

Lewahn

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 29, 2024
Taylor

Taylor

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 20, 2024
Mary

Mary

Lyba goes above and beyond for cats! Seeing how she nurtured her two rescue cats to health I know she will treat your cat with the same care.

September 19, 2024
Michele

Michele

Lyba is an amazing cat sitter who truly understands and loves cats!! She cared for my cat Greyson as if he were her own. I felt completely at ease knowing my cat was in her capable hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and compassionate cat sitter!

September 19, 2024
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Meowtel

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

September 19, 2024

Lyba's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.00 / 20min $50.00 / 45min $70.00 / 60min
  • Lyba's Holiday Surcharge is 60%
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Lyba's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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 Meowtel Protection Plan 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

Alexandria cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. 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.

Cat Mom Offering Loving  Reliable Care
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