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I'm Barbara

A cat sitter in Chesapeake, VA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
10 REVIEWS

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I'm Barbara | Cat Sitting in Chesapeake, VA

Learn More About Barbara

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have had cats my entire life. Currently I only have one kitty. He was orphaned at birth and I hand raised him. Because Jayden did not learn social skills from his mother he will not tolerate other cats. So, I like to adopt other people cats and visit them at their homes to satisfy my love for cats.

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

My advise would be to make sure your sitter truly understands cats. They react differently than dogs and your in home sitter should understand the subtle signs a cat may show when sad, ill or stressed. Ideally your sitter would not be a stress to your cat but let's face it, Sometimes if you relocate a lamp in your home, the kitty may stress!

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I listen to the cat parents and follow their lead. Although I am knowledgeable and experienced with cats, mom knows best.

Barbara's Reviews

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Ashley

Ashley

Barbara was able to get all three of my kitties to warm up to her. Especially our shy little Bean!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 17, 2025
Kathryn

Kathryn

Barbara was awesome! Thank you Barbara for your great care of our crew while we were gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 12, 2025
Sonia

Sonia

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Today
Elisha

Elisha

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Charles

Charles

Nice job Barbara. Shows up and does what she says. Dependable and prompt.

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

Kaleena

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 25, 2025
Wendy

Wendy

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April 24, 2025
Sandra

Sandra

Barbara is courteous, knowledgeable and responsible. Her love for animals is apparent as soon as you meet her! She truly understands cats and took great care of my Gilligan. Your cat will think Barbara is the purrfect choice😺

April 24, 2025
Daniel

Daniel

I would trust Barbara with the care of any animal. She has extensive experience in medications and their dos an don'ts. Was a big help when giving allergy medication to my cat this year!

April 24, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

April 24, 2025

Barbara's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $30.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Barbara's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Barbara's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids
  • Inhalers

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

Chesapeake cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $27.00. 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.

Licensed Veterinary Technician
5.00 • 10 reviews • From $30.00