I'm Richard
Kind Patient Loving Cat Dad
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I'm Richard
Cat Sitting in Arlington, VA
I am lifelong friend and care giver to all furry friends. I am experienced, reliable, and cautious by nature. I will always treat your kitty as my own and how I would want my baby cared for myself. I have raised cats my entire life and am THAT friend everyone wants to check on their kitties. I am a... Hello! My name is Richard and I am the lucky father of my 11 year-old cat Tulip, affectionately called the Queen.
I am lifelong friend and care giver to all furry friends. I am experienced, reliable, and cautious by nature. I will always treat your kitty as my own and how I would want my baby cared for myself. I have raised cats my entire life and am THAT friend everyone wants to check on their kitties. I am also highly dependable and recognize the inconvenience cancelling without much notice can have for my clients or the implication of possibly missing a drop-in for some cats. I take that responsibility very seriously.
I really do love to laugh and it brings me a lot of joy when I can catch cats being silly on camera. I love sharing those moments with owners. I tend to over communicate and ask clarifying questions.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting for over 10 years, with 3 years of experience as a professional sitter on the apps.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy earning the trust of a cat and I love watching its personality come out little by little with time.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Tulip, the light of my life, often referred to as the Queen in my house. She is a spoiled rotten only child.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Richard is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Maria Clara
May 27, 2026
Richard was our first sitter in Meowtel and we loved the experience. He cared for our two cats over the Memorial Day weekend and was very responsive to my messages. he also sent thorough updates, videos and photos. We would definitely call him again.
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Casey
July 2, 2026
Richard was wonderful. He communicated so well, and provided lots of photos and updates on how my cat was doing while I was gone. I didn’t have to worry at all knowing Richard was taking care of him, and based off this experience, I would highly recommend Richard as a cat sitter.
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Amanda
This month
Max
July 15, 2026
Steven
June 30, 2026
Richard was fantastic! Very good communication and updates.
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Caleigh
June 26, 2026
Service Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Richard's is 10%
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
Richard's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Arlington cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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
Maria Clara
May 27, 2026
Richard was our first sitter in Meowtel and we loved the experience. He cared for our two cats over the Memorial Day weekend and was very responsive to my messages. he also sent thorough updates, videos and photos. We would definitely call him again.
Casey
July 2, 2026
Richard was wonderful. He communicated so well, and provided lots of photos and updates on how my cat was doing while I was gone. I didn’t have to worry at all knowing Richard was taking care of him, and based off this experience, I would highly recommend Richard as a cat sitter.
Amanda
This month
Max
July 15, 2026
Steven
June 30, 2026
Richard was fantastic! Very good communication and updates.
Caleigh
June 26, 2026
Amanda
June 15, 2026
Richard took great care of my two cats! Would recommend him.
Max
June 2, 2026
Richard
April 13, 2026
Meowtel
March 10, 2026
Richard is a background-checked cat sitter in the Arlington area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.