I'm Sarah

Sitter Sarah - Cat Fan In The Fan Rva

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165 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
42 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Sarah is experienced with 1 type of medications

Oral Medication / Pills

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Sitter Sarah - Cat Fan In The Fan Rva

I'm Sarah

Cat Sitting in Richmond, VA

Cats are absolutely my favorite animal, and my friends and family members with cats all know that when I visit I'm often more excited to see their cats than them. Haha. For years I served as a cat sitter for my friends' cats when they went on vacation and needed someone to check in on them, feed them, clean their litter boxes, and give them some love and attention. I was thrilled to discover Meowtel in 2022 and have been sitting for many wonderful Meowtel clients since then!

In addition to cat sitting, I have a full-time office job so I'm not always available during...
Cats are absolutely my favorite animal, and my friends and family members with cats all know that when I visit I'm often more excited to see their cats than them. Haha. For years I served as a cat sitter for my friends' cats when they went on vacation and needed someone to check in on them, feed them, clean their litter boxes, and give them some love and attention. I was thrilled to discover Meowtel in 2022 and have been sitting for many wonderful Meowtel clients since then!

In addition to cat sitting, I have a full-time office job so I'm not always available during the day on weekdays, but I'm happy to fit visits into my weekday schedule when I can, especially if you live in or near The Fan Neighborhood, Museum District, or Scott's Addition in Richmond, Virginia. I have more availability on the weekend, and I am willing and able to travel to other parts of the city and surrounding counties as well. I will closely follow all of your instructions and any safety precautions that you prefer to help keep you and your feline and human family members safe and healthy.

If you need a sitter for any dates when I'm not currently available, please send me a message. I'll be happy to check my schedule and accommodate your request if it is at all possible for me to open those dates on my calendar. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon and becoming your cat's biggest fan!

Learn More About Sarah

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy cat sitting because I think cats are just the cutest things on earth! Cats bring me a wonderful sense of calm and contentment and I love being around them. I try to help them feel as comfortable as possible in my presence. I'm also happy to know that I'm helping to give cat parents peace of mind when they are away from their precious ones. I love getting to meet so many different cats and cat parents through Meowtel.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My family had 3 friendly, active cats when I was growing up who all lived to be over 17 years old. Their names were Allegra, Peach, and Twinkie. I helped feed them and clean their litter boxes every day as a child and teen. I loved playing with them and cuddling them. Shortly after graduating from college, I got my own precious cat from a friend of a friend whose cat had kittens. I loved and cared for him his whole life. (His name was Maomi and he is the adorable tuxedo cat featured in my photo gallery. My parents' beautiful gray tabby Emmy is currently living with me and I love her so much!


Medication Experience:

Oral Medication / Pills

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Attention to Detail
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Communication
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Tidiness
Gina

Gina

May 30, 2025

Sarah was so amazing with my cats Phoebe and Piper! One of my cats requires specialized attention and she did great with medicating her and sending me detailed updates. I would highly recommend her!

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Response from Sarah

Thank you so much, Gina! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this kind review. I loved caring for Phoebe and Piper!

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Jenna

Jenna

This week

My very shy older cat was comfortable with Sarah right away and she played with our playful young cat! Sarah communicated very well and was also very easy to coordinate with. I am happy to have found her!

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Response from Sarah

Thank you so much, Jenna! I really enjoyed getting to meet you and getting to know your two sweet cats with different personalities. I loved caring for them and am happy you found me too!

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Lauren

Lauren

August 11, 2025

Sarah was wonderful!! She took such good care of my girl, Daphne! Sarah was a great communicator- she sent regular updates with pictures and videos. It was so reassuring to know Daphne was so comfortable with her and well cared for. 100% recommend working with her!!

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Response from Sarah

Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and kind review, Lauren! I really appreciate you taking the time to write it. Daphne is absolutely precious and it was such a joy to care for her!

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Patricia

Patricia

April 27, 2025

Sarah is absolutely the best! She was flexible in working with us when we needed to cut off the water to our house during the vacation. Her updates were specific and she included cute videos of our cat. When our floor got messy she asked where she could find a broom to sweep the mess!! What wonderful initiative and care! Wish I could give her more stars!!

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Response from Sarah

Thank you so much, Patricia! I really enjoyed caring for your cat, and greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful review.

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Jennifer

Jennifer

June 26, 2024

Sarah was just phenomenal! She was warm and friendly and must have secret powers, because our very shy kitty came out to play and get pets from her every day. We so appreciated her thorough updates with pictures and videos. We’ll be sure to use her again in the future!

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Response from Sarah

Thank you so much, Jennifer! I really appreciate your very nice review. Your kitties are so sweet and I enjoyed caring for and playing with them. I'll be happy to do so again in the future.

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Amy

Amy

October 12, 2024

I was leaving my kitten for the first time and was very anxious about it. Sarah immediately made me feel at ease. While away, Sarah updated me with pictures and how my kitten was doing. She even noticed when his behavior seemed a little off and let me know. Sarah really cares and it shows in everything she does. I would book her again and hope she’s available for my next trip. :-)

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Response from Sarah

Thank you so much, Amy! It was such a joy to care for your sweet, adorable, and fun kitten! I really appreciate your kind review and will be happy to sit for you again!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.50 / 20min
$45.75 / 45min

Overnight stay rate

$76.00 / Overnight
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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.

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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.

Richmond 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!

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165 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)