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A cat sitter in Alexandria, VA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love making friends with all cats. They are all so unique and have funny quirks. I like to learn their personalities and make sure they feel comfortable while their family is away.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have one cat named Juniper (Junie). She's the light of my life! I have fostered two kitties in the past (Machu and Picchu) and miss their sweet faces.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Try to find someone who knows about cats! Someone who understands they have boundaries and who is willing to take it slow if needed. And someone who knows what cats shouldn't be around (certain oils, cleaners, plants, etc). And someone who will treat your kitties like their own.

What is your favorite cat toy?

We have a few electronic ones that our cat loves but honestly, I love using a ribbon wand and even a toy under a blanket for hunting/pouncing. I also like to find novel ways to enhance daily enrichment.

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

I let them come to me! I am patient and let them set the pace. I show that I'm here to be their friend but won't force it. I try to be a calming presence and go slow. And if they like, treats, of course!

Lauren's Reviews

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Joshua

Joshua

Lauren is a kind, patient, and loving cat sitter. I've seen the way she cares for cats of all ages and temperaments and always goes above and beyond. She doesn't settle for the bare minimum - rather, she is always looking for new ways to provide cats with opportunities for play and enrichment. I've never met anyone who loves cats as much as Lauren does.

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Kaylee

Kaylee

Lauren is compassionate, loyal, trustworthy, and responsible. She embodies everything someone would want in a person caring for their loved cat and family member. She will do everything possible to make your fur baby feel safe, special, and comfortable.

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Meowtel

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

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Lauren's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $20.00 / 20min $32.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $59.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Lauren's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Lauren's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car
  • Ground

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 insurance policy 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 $25.00. 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.

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