I'm Stephanie
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I'm Stephanie
Cat Sitting in Arlington, VA
My cat care experience includes daily maintenance, administring oral liquid medication and tablets, and extensive cat play. When I am not caring for my cat, I am caring for patients as a hospital pharmacist. In my ... I adopted my cat, Marlowe, in 2021 and have loved cats ever since. Like most good parents, I get anxious about leaving my cat for an extended period. Having trusted and reliable care while I travel is important to me, which is why I’d like to be that for someone else.
My cat care experience includes daily maintenance, administring oral liquid medication and tablets, and extensive cat play. When I am not caring for my cat, I am caring for patients as a hospital pharmacist. In my free time I enjoy hiking, planting, cooking, and crossword puzzles.
Booking with me means a 100% guarantee that your home and cat will be treated with respect and care. I am willing to cat sit for those located primarily in the DC/NOVA area, but am open to other locations as well.
Due to my full-time employment, I am limited to 1 visit/day on weekdays and weekends. I am generally available 9 am-2 pm or 5-9 pm. Please feel free to contact me directly for questions about booking.
Learn More About Stephanie
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I am new to cat sitting but have been a cat owner and care taker for 3 years.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy giving fellow cat parents the peace of mind knowing that their cats are being well cared for while they are away.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have an almost 4 year old domestic tabby, named Marlowe.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I think it’s important to get on their level yet allow them the time and space to become comfortable with my presence and scent. And I’ve found bribery with treats to also be a handy tool.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Stephanie is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Sara
January 29, 2026
Stephanie was amazing and patient with my kitty girls, who always hid when people come over. She really is the kitty whisperer because she managed to get my girls to come out. :)
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John
May 29, 2025
Stephanie was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. She took the time to do a meet and greet with my shy kitty, Neville, which definitely made a difference. This was my first time leaving my furry son for more than a day since he chose me and I'm incredibly attached to him so I was very nervous. Stephanie quickly alleviated my nerves, however, with her excellent communication and pictures. She clearly cares about what she's doing and really went far beyond what I anticipated. She was able to coax Neville out of his shyness and he was quickly rolling around on his back and doing kitty stretches and playing during her visits. It really meant a lot that I could breathe easy during my trip knowing he was in good hands. I highly recommend her services and will definitely use her again. Thanks Stephanie!
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John
March 15, 2026
this was my second time using Stephanie and it was every bit as excellent as the first. She does an incredible job of communicating and sending updates and really makes me feel comfortable during my trips. I get pretty anxious when I leave my babies but knowing Stephanie is taking care of them is a huge stress reliever. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a highly responsible and professional sitter.
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Heather
December 7, 2025
Stephanie was both professional with her approach and sweet with my kitty. She took pics, gave me thorough reports, and also did her best to keep Savior’s routine going. I will definitely hire her again.
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Jessica
December 2, 2025
Stephanie goes above and beyond!! My cats are so comfortable with her even though they are usually very shy!! I had to extend my most recent trip by three days and she was so accommodating and allowed me more time to be with family during an important time. She provides many photos and written descriptions of visits. I truly cannot recommend her enough.
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Sara
May 27, 2025
We couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing care Stephanie provided for Stevie and Nyx while we were away. Stephanie is a true animal lover, and that only became more apparent each day she spent with our cats! She went above and beyond just feeding and cleaning up—spending real quality time playing with both Stevie and Nyx, making sure they were engaged, relaxed, and happy. We received regular updates with photos and stories that showed how well our cats were being looked after, and it gave us complete peace of mind knowing they were in such loving hands. Would love to have her watch our cats again!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Stephanie'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
Stephanie's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Stephanie'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
Stephanie's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Arlington cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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
Sara
January 29, 2026
Stephanie was amazing and patient with my kitty girls, who always hid when people come over. She really is the kitty whisperer because she managed to get my girls to come out. :)
John
May 29, 2025
Stephanie was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. She took the time to do a meet and greet with my shy kitty, Neville, which definitely made a difference. This was my first time leaving my furry son for more than a day since he chose me and I'm incredibly attached to him so I was very nervous. Stephanie quickly alleviated my nerves, however, with her excellent communication and pictures. She clearly cares about what she's doing and really went far beyond what I anticipated. She was able to coax Neville out of his shyness and he was quickly rolling around on his back and doing kitty stretches and playing during her visits. It really meant a lot that I could breathe easy during my trip knowing he was in good hands. I highly recommend her services and will definitely use her again. Thanks Stephanie!
John
March 15, 2026
this was my second time using Stephanie and it was every bit as excellent as the first. She does an incredible job of communicating and sending updates and really makes me feel comfortable during my trips. I get pretty anxious when I leave my babies but knowing Stephanie is taking care of them is a huge stress reliever. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a highly responsible and professional sitter.
Heather
December 7, 2025
Stephanie was both professional with her approach and sweet with my kitty. She took pics, gave me thorough reports, and also did her best to keep Savior’s routine going. I will definitely hire her again.
Jessica
December 2, 2025
Stephanie goes above and beyond!! My cats are so comfortable with her even though they are usually very shy!! I had to extend my most recent trip by three days and she was so accommodating and allowed me more time to be with family during an important time. She provides many photos and written descriptions of visits. I truly cannot recommend her enough.
Sara
May 27, 2025
We couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing care Stephanie provided for Stevie and Nyx while we were away. Stephanie is a true animal lover, and that only became more apparent each day she spent with our cats! She went above and beyond just feeding and cleaning up—spending real quality time playing with both Stevie and Nyx, making sure they were engaged, relaxed, and happy. We received regular updates with photos and stories that showed how well our cats were being looked after, and it gave us complete peace of mind knowing they were in such loving hands. Would love to have her watch our cats again!
Kimberly
June 30, 2024
Stephanie was excellent - we had a miscommunication with the pre-visit (totally my fault) and she was incredibly flexible and understanding of my mistake. She was incredibly caring for our currently injured cat and helped facilitate safe playtime for her. She also provided great pictures and thorough updates for the other cats, and coaxed our shy kitties out for feeding and playtime! I would 10000 percent recommend utilizing her services.
Trinity
July 24, 2025
As always, Stephanie provided amazing care for my two cats. Updates were always full of pictures and videos and informative of the duties performed that day. She is patient and kind and my cats love her!!
Roque
April 20, 2024
Stephanie took great care of my cats while on a work trip. We had a great pre-meet and she sent along detailed notes and photos from each visit. She also took time to play with my very energetic cats. I'll definitely try to re-book Stephanie on future trips!
Katie
February 24, 2025
This is the second time Stephanie has watched my cat Cocoa and she did an excellent job both times! My cat is so shy and Stephanie had her playing and cuddling in no time. I could not recommend Stephanie more highly!
Lindsay
September 16, 2024
Stephanie did great with my two cats again. She provided excellent photos and plenty of details about how they were doing. I’m in the process of changing their food and she was diligent to make sure they were eating and adjusting portions as necessary. Thank you, Stephanie!
Melinda
July 11, 2024
Stephanie followed all the instructions and coordinated with my other sitter over a long holiday weekend. after our meet up, felt absolutely confident that she would take good care of my two cats — which is exactly what happened!
Emily
June 14, 2024
This was my second time having Stephanie watch my cats and she was amazing! My cats love her and she always sends the best pictures of them playing together. My place is always tidy when I come back and I don't have to worry about anything while I am away.
Emily
May 27, 2025
I highly recommend Stephanie! She took detailed notes during our first meeting and asked all the right questions. She took incredible care of my furbaby Simba, and sent me consistent updates with the cutest photos. Simba loved her!
Trinity
December 2, 2024
Stephanie was very communicative and flexible with my needs and as well as my cats right from the start, especially from the meet and greet until the end of my reservation. I loved and appreciated all the updates and pictures she sent me, they were super detailed and made me feel at ease since I get anxious when I am away from my cats for longer than a day. My cats also seemed to really like her, and I would definitely trust Steph to look after my cats again!
Lindsay
July 16, 2024
Stephanie was fantastic with my two kitties! She is extremely professional and cares about the details. She took great photos and went above and beyond to keep my place tidy. Thank you!
Emily
April 1, 2024
Stephanie did a great job with my two cats! One is pretty shy at first, but warmed up to Stephanie quickly. She is very kind and attentive to details. She was great with updates and photos, and left everything very neat at the end of her visits. This was my first time using the service, but Stephanie did an amazing job making me feel comfortable about having someone come into my home.
Loren
April 16, 2024
Stephanie was amazing with my kiddos! They can be quite shy but warmed up to her quickly. I did not worry at all about my two with her taking care of them. Will definitely be using Stephanie again the next time I am out of town!
Ashley
July 4, 2024
Stephanie was a great sitter for us while on a week long vacation. She was very attentive to our kitty and provided us with timely updates. She had a lot of great questions we didn’t even think about during the meeting visit. Would highly recommend!
Emily
June 10, 2024
Stephanie charmed our shy kitty in just a couple visits! I feel like I left my babies in caring and capable hands.
Ruth Ann
July 23, 2024
Stephanie did a fantastic job caretaking my three year old tabby. This was my first time leaving my cat for two weeks since I got her a little over a year ago, Stephanie did awesome at dealing with my cat’s stubborn litter box habits and providing updates while I was in a different time zone.
Katie
November 28, 2025
I could not recommend Stephanie more highly! She goes above and beyond whenever she watches our cat—always sends photos, comes when she says she will, and takes the time to play and cuddle.
Cole
December 5, 2024
Stephanie was professional, responsive and charming. She handled our skittish cat really well. Will definitely use her again.
Katie
March 1, 2026
Stephanie is always very communicative and great with our cat! We know Cocoa is in great hands when Stephanie is taking care of her.
Amy
August 23, 2024
Stephanie is the best! She went above and beyond to coax out our shy kitties and took great care of them. She also sends the most informative updates. Thank you Stephanie!
Jessica
March 13, 2026
Jiyoon
February 26, 2026
Candace
December 19, 2025
Jessica
September 24, 2025
Jessica
August 11, 2025
Amy
July 29, 2025
Stephanie is the best! She went above & beyond to befriend our shy kitties while we were away. They couldn’t have had better care. Thanks Stephanie! ❤️
Kelly
June 22, 2025
Stephanie was great!! She gave an extremely detailed post with lots of pictures. I would highly recommend her.
Becca
June 6, 2025
Jiyoon
May 26, 2025
Katie
April 20, 2025
Katie
January 21, 2025
Trinity
January 15, 2025
Jennifer
December 3, 2024
Lyndie
December 3, 2024
Katie
October 14, 2024
Jiyoon
July 30, 2024
Nicolette
July 5, 2024
Stephanie was an awesome sitter for our very particular cat, Meatball. She was very responsive and had an eye for detail. I would highly recommend Stephanie for any feline parent.
Amy
June 26, 2024
John And Jennifer
June 25, 2024
Katie
June 3, 2024
Harshala
May 29, 2024
Jiyoon
May 28, 2024
Jiyoon
May 27, 2024
Roque
May 18, 2024
Jiyoon
May 17, 2024
my boy was in very good hands!! stephanie was very communicative and put him at ease. definitely will be booking again:)
Meowtel
March 11, 2024
Stephanie 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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