I'm Margali
Flea-Free Cat-Mom Of Three
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I'm Margali
Cat Sitting in Norfolk, VA
I'm very outgoing and patient. Many cat-parents have told me things like, "wow she never comes up to anyone on their first trip here" as I'm deep into the neck skritches, or "I can tell he really li... My name is Margali (Mar-GOLLY) and I've got three kitties and experience with many more. I've been a foster parent for years, and I'm comfortable dealing with even the most anxious of babies.
I'm very outgoing and patient. Many cat-parents have told me things like, "wow she never comes up to anyone on their first trip here" as I'm deep into the neck skritches, or "I can tell he really likes you - he doesn't like anybody!" when a stoic, silent senior kitty climbed up into my lap.
What sets me apart is having empathy and understanding for animals in new situations, and mitigating any fears or anxieties they may have.
NOTE - I will not exchange phone numbers until AFTER our meet-n-greet, and will do so only for emergencies. I keep all communication here in the Meowtel app.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy getting to know other cats personalities. Having three of my own with very different attitudes, it's really interesting to see how cats can differ.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I was once cat-sitting for a 12 year old cat who had the goopy eyes as a kitten, so she is blind. The family had recently moved to a new home so it was mostly spent helping her become situated in her new surroundings. Lots of treats and echolocation, patience and laughs.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Give way too much information! When I leave for vacation I meet with my sitter beforehand and walk them through a typical feeding. I leave a very long note for them with everything I said so they'll always have reference to it.
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
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Alexander
August 17, 2026
Margali was one step above perfect! My cat has a few quirks and she made sure to take note of all of them. She is even better than I am at giving my cat his daily medicine. She even gave me some recommendations for him that were pretty thoughtful. Most importantly, my cat seemed to really like her from the start! She was extremely personable and communicative. Definitely go with Margali if you need a cat sitter. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Tiffany
September 21, 2026
Margali is an amazing catsitter! She was communicative from the beginning and sent daily updates and hilarious photos. She also clearly has experience with kitties with different personalities. Both of my kitties trusted her including the shy one that has been known to hide even at meal times. I’m very grateful she took such great care of the little ones!
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Hannah
January 7, 2026
Margali was awesome! My kitties loved her and I knew they were well taken care of! Always updated me on food, litter, etc and gave me cute update pictures too!
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Carolyn
January 5, 2026
Everything from the reservation to the cat-sitting went very smoothly. Margali sent lots of pictures and notes daily. Everything was neat and clean when I got home.
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Madeline
December 1, 2025
Just lovely! Not only did we get plenty of photos of the boys doing well and Margali playing with them, but we got a handwritten thank you note as well, could not recommend enough!
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Joshua
December 29, 2025
Awesome! She did a great job, sent pictures every day and gave us updates on anything going on with the cats. Great job:)
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Drop in visits rates
Margali'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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Margali's holiday surcharge is 10%.
Schedule Constraints
Sundays from 10am-4pm I am unavailable due to teaching.
Cannot guarantee exact same timing every day due to my schedule.
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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.
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.
Norfolk cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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
Alexander
August 17, 2026
Margali was one step above perfect! My cat has a few quirks and she made sure to take note of all of them. She is even better than I am at giving my cat his daily medicine. She even gave me some recommendations for him that were pretty thoughtful. Most importantly, my cat seemed to really like her from the start! She was extremely personable and communicative. Definitely go with Margali if you need a cat sitter. I cannot recommend her enough.
Tiffany
September 21, 2026
Margali is an amazing catsitter! She was communicative from the beginning and sent daily updates and hilarious photos. She also clearly has experience with kitties with different personalities. Both of my kitties trusted her including the shy one that has been known to hide even at meal times. I’m very grateful she took such great care of the little ones!
Hannah
January 7, 2026
Margali was awesome! My kitties loved her and I knew they were well taken care of! Always updated me on food, litter, etc and gave me cute update pictures too!
Carolyn
January 5, 2026
Everything from the reservation to the cat-sitting went very smoothly. Margali sent lots of pictures and notes daily. Everything was neat and clean when I got home.
Madeline
December 1, 2025
Just lovely! Not only did we get plenty of photos of the boys doing well and Margali playing with them, but we got a handwritten thank you note as well, could not recommend enough!
Joshua
December 29, 2025
Awesome! She did a great job, sent pictures every day and gave us updates on anything going on with the cats. Great job:)
Joseph
September 3, 2025
Margali was fantastic! She took the time during the meet and greet to thoroughly understand all of our instructions and made sure we felt comfortable before we left. While we were away, she kept us updated every visit—messaging us when she arrived and sending lots of pictures of our cats. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. We will definitely book with her again!
Audrey
November 3, 2025
She was wonderful. She was patient (my kitty hides), kind, a great communicator, timely, accommodating, flexible, and trustworthy. I felt so comfortable leaving my baby with her and definitely would do it again. I can’t say enough how thankful I am to have found her.
Trinity
January 10, 2026
Margail was an absolutely wonderful cat sitter! She took such great care of my cats and made sure they were comfortable, well-fed, and happy the entire time. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly genuinely cares about animals. I felt completely at ease knowing my cats were in such good hands. I would 100% trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind and dependable pet sitter.
Trinity
June 5, 2026
We've used Margali as our cat sitter before, and she is absolutely amazing! She sends plenty of updates, photos, and messages throughout the stay, which gives us so much peace of mind while we're away. We never have to worry about our babies because we know they're in great hands. Our cats absolutely adore her and get so excited to see her, she has truly become their favorite person! It's clear how much she genuinely cares for animals and treats them like her own. We couldn't ask for a better sitter and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable.
Carolyn
January 20, 2026
Margali is great with my two cats and leaves everything in perfect order. She sends lots of pictures daily as well.
Justin
August 17, 2026
Margali did an amazing job with Marcia and Paolo! Very attentive to their needs
Hunter
September 2, 2026
Carolyn
June 16, 2026
Madeline
June 15, 2026
Purrfect with lots of pictures and updates! 😻
Nikhil
June 7, 2026
Madeline
May 21, 2026
Wonderful as always!
Carolyn
May 11, 2026
Madeline
April 30, 2026
Perfect as always! Lots of pictures every day; my cats adore Margali.
Carolyn
April 23, 2026
Hunter
April 6, 2026
Carolyn
March 29, 2026
Lexi
February 5, 2026
Stephanie
January 7, 2026
Lexi
January 6, 2026
Elizabeth
December 31, 2025
Audrey
December 12, 2025
Susan
December 2, 2025
Wonderful! The cats loved her, and she kept me informed.
Joseph
October 12, 2025
Joseph
September 15, 2025
Elizabeth
September 14, 2025
Great communication and a great love for cats! The perfect cat sitter!
Nick
August 11, 2025
Margali did a fantastic job keeping my two little guys happy while I was away! She dealt well with their timed feeds and was always checking in with me throughout my vacation with photos and videos. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an experienced sitter!
Ian
August 11, 2025
Margali is a kind, trustworthy, and professional cat lover. She refers to her own cats as her children - which really resonates with me, since I consider my cats my children too. I would 100% trust her to care for my furry loved ones. She's exactly the kind of person you want looking after your pets.
Meowtel
August 11, 2025
Margali is a background-checked cat sitter in the Norfolk area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.