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I'm Tessie
Cat Sitting in Nokesville, VA
When not cat-sitting, I tend a small farm, growing specialty crops. As I am based near Gainesville, I prefer to cat sit within a 30-minute drive from there, but am flexible on extending that range as needs arise. As Covid is still a concern (particularly for at-risk parties), I would be happy to show you my up-to-date vaccination card and wear a mask within your house, if that is a concern to you.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Tessie is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Joann
This month
Tessie was amazing! Very communicative and responsive via chat before, during, and after our reservation. She arrived and took care of my cats as promised, checked in on them, fed them, cleaned the litter box and provided updates and pictures to make my time away less stressed about them and more enjoyable. We will definitely have Tessie sit for us again! Highly recommend her.
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Clayton
April 6, 2026
this was our first time leaving our cats with a sitter, so we were a bit nervous going in. we picked Tessie because of her many positive reviews, and they were spot on. she took great care of our cats and kept us in the loop with timely updates and cute photos, which really put us at ease while we were away. we would happily book with her again in the future.
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Christine
August 13, 2024
Tessie is a tremendous asset to my family. My cats were immediately comfortable with Tessie. It really helps me relax while away, knowing that my cats are being taken care of.
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Saima
January 3, 2023
Tessie was great! She’s friendly and attentive to your needs. She followed all instructions thoroughly and kept us stress free during our travel. Highly recommend her! We’ll definitely book her again for cat sitting.
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Jim
December 24, 2025
Tessie did a fantastic job with our three kittens. We look forward to working with her again on our next vacation!
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Jim
This week
Tessie is the best. She has been amazing for our cats
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Drop in visits rates
Tessie's is 5%
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
Tessie's holiday surcharge is 5%.
Drop in visits rates
Tessie'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
Tessie'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.
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.
Nokesville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $25.00. 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
Joann
This month
Tessie was amazing! Very communicative and responsive via chat before, during, and after our reservation. She arrived and took care of my cats as promised, checked in on them, fed them, cleaned the litter box and provided updates and pictures to make my time away less stressed about them and more enjoyable. We will definitely have Tessie sit for us again! Highly recommend her.
Clayton
April 6, 2026
this was our first time leaving our cats with a sitter, so we were a bit nervous going in. we picked Tessie because of her many positive reviews, and they were spot on. she took great care of our cats and kept us in the loop with timely updates and cute photos, which really put us at ease while we were away. we would happily book with her again in the future.
Christine
August 13, 2024
Tessie is a tremendous asset to my family. My cats were immediately comfortable with Tessie. It really helps me relax while away, knowing that my cats are being taken care of.
Saima
January 3, 2023
Tessie was great! She’s friendly and attentive to your needs. She followed all instructions thoroughly and kept us stress free during our travel. Highly recommend her! We’ll definitely book her again for cat sitting.
Jim
December 24, 2025
Tessie did a fantastic job with our three kittens. We look forward to working with her again on our next vacation!
Jim
This week
Tessie is the best. She has been amazing for our cats
Charlie
This month
Tessie did a wonderful job taking care of our cat while we were away. Will be using her again! Highly recommend.
Monica
April 24, 2026
Jim
March 1, 2026
Second time using Tessie and it was another excellent experience. A huge help!
Liza
December 30, 2025
Francesca
December 29, 2025
Tessie did a great job watching our two cats and keeping us updated each day!
Mathew
November 8, 2024
there is a reason i keep coming back to Tessie when Im in need of a cat sitter. she is the best out there when it comes to caring for my critter. extremely responsive and communicates well. trust is a two way street and she has definately earned mine. if she is available to sit for you, youve got yourself a winner.
Jayme
July 7, 2024
Tessie did a great job with our two kitties! We appreciate the detailed updates. Kitties had no complaints :)
Mathew
May 3, 2024
tessie was great as usual. she is my go to cat sitter bc of how well she is able to handle my beast. great job as usual
Christine
March 31, 2024
Michelle And Adam
March 25, 2024
Tessie was great. very responsive and took good care of our elder cat.
Mathew
November 5, 2023
Tessie is now my go to sitter. she is perfect at updates and takes youre cats needs into account. ive used her several times and strongly recommend her to everyone.
Christopher
September 10, 2023
Mathew
August 12, 2023
Tessie did such a great job with handling my cat last time, I had to book her again! And sure enough l, she was phenominal! i also booked her for longer each visit this time. She was very intuitive and attentive to my cats unique personality and provided great daily feedback. Definately someone you would want watching after your pet.
Christopher
August 6, 2023
Tessie was such a great and helpful kitty companion for our week away. Great communication, and so friendly. Will definitely book again!
Mathew
April 30, 2023
Tessie was the perfect sitter for my cat. She was attentive and was really able to connect with him. She sent pictures and stayed in contact every day. I would definately request her again in the future.
Meowtel
November 19, 2022
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