I'm Kirsten
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Kirsten is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Kirsten
Cat Sitting in Arlington, VA
I'm fully Covid vaccinated and I am CPR certified. I've been a cat s... At the meet and greet I ask for a detailed list of instructions, so I can stay on routine. I always take and send daily pictures. And I make sure I provide the love and care your cat is accustomed too and deserves.
I'm fully Covid vaccinated and I am CPR certified. I've been a cat sitter for the past 8 years.
I work as an in-person therapist, in Arlington, Virginia. Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. I'm off weekends and most federal holidays.
I'm a planner so I know my schedule in advance and will tell you at the meet and greet if I have extra activities planned.
Learn More About Kirsten
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been pet sitting for the past 8 years.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Provide a detailed list of instructions and expectations.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
Meet and greet to see if I am a good fit.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes, I'm available most holidays.
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kirsten is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Karen
September 5, 2025
Kirsten was just phenomenal from the first time we met through the entire time she spent with our two cats. She was thoughtful, kind, extremely responsive and just an all-around great human. Not only did she send me updates and pictures each day, she provided incredible peace of mind while we were out of town, especially because one of our cats had recently undergone oral surgery. I truly appreciated the ability to go on an extended vacation knowing that Kirsten was taking care of our cats and our home.
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Pablo
July 21, 2025
The meet and greet with Kirsten went smoothly, and throughout our absence, she shared photo and video updates of our cats. Kirsten followed up with questions and was great about communicating any updates or changes about our cats’ behaviors or routine. We came home to two very happy cats!
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Mia
July 21, 2025
Kirsten did such an amazing job of taking care of my little one! She is super responsive in answering any questions and sends daily photos and updates.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for the generous tip!
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Gregory
December 31, 2024
I couldn’t be happier with the cat sitting services provided by Kirsten. She was very responsive with my inquiries and my furry boy looked content in the daily photos she sent me. I recommend her for anyone looking for a cat sitter.
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Grace
December 2, 2024
Kirsten did a great job with Sylvie, she gave good updates and photos and had no problem navigating my apartment and keys. Made sure my kitty had all her medicine and I came home to a very happy cat!
Read moreResponse from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! And I appreciate the generous tip 😄
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Kerry
May 1, 2025
Kirsten was my first cat sitter using the app and made my first long trip away from Lu more comfortable. She is consistent, detail oriented, a responsive communicator and took great care of my baby girl. I looked forward to her updates and pictures everyday. She was very understanding of my questions and requests. I hope to book her again and would recommend her to anyone!
Read moreResponse from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and the generous tip!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Kirsten's is 20%
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
Kirsten's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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Trust & Safety
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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 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 $30.00. 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
Karen
September 5, 2025
Kirsten was just phenomenal from the first time we met through the entire time she spent with our two cats. She was thoughtful, kind, extremely responsive and just an all-around great human. Not only did she send me updates and pictures each day, she provided incredible peace of mind while we were out of town, especially because one of our cats had recently undergone oral surgery. I truly appreciated the ability to go on an extended vacation knowing that Kirsten was taking care of our cats and our home.
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Pablo
July 21, 2025
The meet and greet with Kirsten went smoothly, and throughout our absence, she shared photo and video updates of our cats. Kirsten followed up with questions and was great about communicating any updates or changes about our cats’ behaviors or routine. We came home to two very happy cats!
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for leaving a review, I truly appreciate it!
Mia
July 21, 2025
Kirsten did such an amazing job of taking care of my little one! She is super responsive in answering any questions and sends daily photos and updates.
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for the generous tip!
Gregory
December 31, 2024
I couldn’t be happier with the cat sitting services provided by Kirsten. She was very responsive with my inquiries and my furry boy looked content in the daily photos she sent me. I recommend her for anyone looking for a cat sitter.
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for leaving a rating!
Grace
December 2, 2024
Kirsten did a great job with Sylvie, she gave good updates and photos and had no problem navigating my apartment and keys. Made sure my kitty had all her medicine and I came home to a very happy cat!
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! And I appreciate the generous tip 😄
Kerry
May 1, 2025
Kirsten was my first cat sitter using the app and made my first long trip away from Lu more comfortable. She is consistent, detail oriented, a responsive communicator and took great care of my baby girl. I looked forward to her updates and pictures everyday. She was very understanding of my questions and requests. I hope to book her again and would recommend her to anyone!
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and the generous tip!
Pollyanna
November 11, 2024
Kirsten came to visit our kitties over a long weekend. She sent us several photos and a video. And we came home to happy kitties!
Allison
October 14, 2025
Kirsten did a wonderful job taking care of my cat! So happy that she is nearby. She is very responsive.
Raeka
September 28, 2025
Kirsten was reliable and responsive. She made sure my babies we well cared for and given all the attention they needed. Cannot thank her enough! Will definitely use Kirsten again.
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and the generous tip!
Jessica
This month
Jessica
April 4, 2026
Kirsten always does a great job of taking care of our cats! Thank you!
Carlos
January 4, 2026
Don
January 3, 2026
We really appreciated Kirsten checking on our cat while we were away for the holidays. Highly recommend.
Jessica
December 28, 2025
Kristin took fabulous care of Banjo & Storm. Thank you!
Rebeca
December 2, 2025
Carlos
December 1, 2025
Paul
December 1, 2025
Savya
November 18, 2025
Emily
October 11, 2025
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating!
Savya
September 7, 2025
Don
September 2, 2025
Savya
August 25, 2025
Mia
August 19, 2025
Savya
August 17, 2025
Zac
July 17, 2025
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for leaving a rating, and the generous tip!
Paul
July 6, 2025
Jessica
July 4, 2025
Thank you for taking fabulous care of our cat Banjo!
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for always taking the time to leave a review! I truly appreciate it ☺️
Jessica
June 26, 2025
Thank you!
Savya
June 19, 2025
Don
May 28, 2025
Jessica
May 25, 2025
Kirsten is reliable and kind. She takes great care of our cat, Banjo!
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for always taking the time to leave a review! I truly appreciate it 😊
Jessica
April 20, 2025
Kirsten is very reliable and took great our cat! Thank you!
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I really enjoyed my visit with Banjo 😀
Don
January 22, 2025
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for always taking the time to rate! Also thank you for the generous tip.
Paul
January 13, 2025
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for leaving a rating and the very generous tip!
Emma
January 12, 2025
Response from Kirsten
This is a heartbreaking rating, and would have loved to receive some feedback on how and why I did not meet expectations, to avoid getting one star reviews in the future.
Carlos
January 6, 2025
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for leaving a rating!
Don
December 27, 2024
Pollyanna
December 2, 2024
This is our second time using Kirsten, she is reliable and we always come home to happy kitties!
Chloe
December 2, 2024
Caroline
November 7, 2024
Kirsten took great care of my two boys. She followed all my instructions, sent great updates, and was super responsive. Will definitely book again.
Don
September 2, 2024
Kirsten is a great cat care taker. We will definitely reserve her services for our cat 🐈 when we go on future trips and have to leave our furry friend at home.
Response from Kirsten
Thank you for the amazing review and generous tip! I enjoyed my visits with Persimmon 😁.
Meowtel
July 11, 2024
Kirsten is a background-checked cat sitter in the Arlington area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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