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I'm Sylvia

A cat sitter in Richmond, VA

5.00/5.00
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18 REVIEWS

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I'm Sylvia | Cat Sitting in Richmond, VA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love meeting and getting to know new cats, taking care of them and making sure they’re safe and happy. Whether it’s playing with them and helping them have fun and get some exercise, petting them and giving them attention or just simply sitting there with them, spending time with cats is one of my favorite activities!

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

When working with a new cat parent, I want to be as communicative and helpful as possible. I am more than happy to answer any questions, follow any specific instructions they have and send them as many updates/pictures as they would like.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I always follow instructions carefully, making sure to lock any doors when I’m leaving and make sure everything is secure. I will also check food and water regularly, clean the litter box and other cat areas thoroughly, and pay close attention to the cat’s behavior and appearance to make sure everything’s okay!

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love wand/wire toys, especially ones with feathers and bells, and have found that most cats I’ve met absolutely love these kinds of toys!

Sylvia's Reviews

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Gillian

Gillian

Sylvia was a phenomenal caretaker for my boys while I was on a very long trip. She provided so many pictures and thorough updates that put my anxiety while I was gone at ease! In addition to her great communication and caring nature she also went above and beyond for cleaning when there were accidents which was so incredibly appreciated. I fully intend to reserve Sylvia again next time I go out of town 🤩🙌🏻

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Sylvia on Jan 5, 2026 "Thank you so much Gillian! You are a wonderful client and your boys are some of the sweetest cats I’ve ever met 🥹it was a delight to meet and spend time with them!❤️"
This week
Jessica

Jessica

I couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter! Sylvia took wonderful care of my two kittens—she kept their food/litterbox areas super clean, gave them lots of treats and love, and had no problem preparing their wet food in a specific way. She is very kind, cat-savvy, communicative, and responds to messages very quickly! I especially loved all of the pictures she sent while I was away. I would absolutely have her watch my cats again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sylvia on Dec 1, 2025 "Thank you so much for such a kind review Jessica! Your kittens are super adorable and an absolute delight to spend time with, and I always love working with such caring, thoughtful cat parents like you!:)"
December 1, 2025
Shari

Shari

Sylvia was great. Very prompt and caring. One of my cats that usually hides from strangers went right to her. She left the house very clean and both my cats were happy and well fed when we returned. I will definitely request Sylvia for our next trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sylvia on Oct 22, 2025 "Thank you so much for the kind words Shari. It was so wonderful to meet you and spend time with your super sweet cats! More than happy to take care of them again whenever you need☺️"
October 22, 2025
Shari

Shari

Sylvia was great. She took good care of my cats and stayed over 3 nights. She was very neat and clean in our home. She also noticed that one of my cats had developed a small cyst near his ear, and I’ve made a vet appointment for him. We like Sylvia very much and plan to ask for her for all our trips.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
November 2, 2025
Ariel

Ariel

Sylvia was an AMAZING cat sitter. She dropped in on my cat for a week while I was traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. She was consistently communicative with me while I was gone. I was most impressed with her patience when we did the introduction. My cat is quite shy and she really took her time to introduce herself to him, get him used to her, and just generally be delicate. I absolutely plan on using her again when I leave town!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Sylvia on Dec 5, 2025 "Thank you so much for such a kind review Ariel! It was so wonderful meeting you and hanging out with your adorable cat!:)"
December 5, 2025
Tristen

Tristen

Sylvia is fantastic! One of my cats requires oral medication and she did everything perfectly. Thank you Sylvia!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 10, 2025
Paula

Paula

I came home to find my cat settled, relaxed, and well-cared-for, which is not always the case with an anxious one like mine. Sylvia is wonderful, communicative, and reliable. Will absolutely call her again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sylvia on Dec 28, 2025 "Thank you so much for such a kind review Paula! Nuvi was so so cute and an absolute joy to spend time with and I would be more than happy to help out again in the future 💕"
This month
Johnny

Johnny

Cannot recommend Sylvia enough! She was amazing with my two cats and was very communicative with me throughout the time I was away. I thoroughly enjoyed her updates letting me know how my boys were doing and I felt extremely comfortable leaving them in her care. I will absolutely be booking with her again when I need a sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sylvia on Dec 26, 2025 "Thank you so much for such a kind review Johnny! It was wonderful to meet you and an absolute delight to hang out with Bofur and Fizzy, they are so sweet:,) happy to help out again in the future!"
This month
Slade

Slade

I can highly recommend Sylvia. My two boys are a bit of a special case and Sylvia went out of her way to accommodate them. She is easy to book and communicate with. I really appreciate her taking the time to understand their individual personalities because we have some quirky ones.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sylvia on Nov 1, 2025 "Thank you so much Slade! It was so nice to meet you and your cats and I’m so thankful for your thoughtfulness and kindness!:)"
October 24, 2025
Jessica

Jessica

This is the second time that Sylvia has watched my kittens while I’m away and, just like last time, she did a fantastic job! She has great attention to detail, is very tidy, and has so much compassion for the kitties in her care. She is so thoughtful and truly treats my cats as though they were her own! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sylvia on Dec 23, 2025 "Thank you so much Jessica! You and Julian are truly such wonderful, loving and caring cat parents and it is always such a joy to spend time with your adorable kittens!🐱💕"
This month
C

C

Enjoyed meeting Sylvia for her to visit my 3cat household! Prompt communication, thorough, and friendly, and I was happy to get kitty updates of the visit 😁

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sylvia on Dec 27, 2025 "Thank you so much for your kind review Courtney! I loved hanging out with your super cute cats!!:)"
This month
Tristen

Tristen

Sylvia is great! She is organized and had attention to detail. My cats warmed up to her right away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sylvia on Nov 1, 2025 "Thank you so much Tristen! It was so lovely to meet you and I love hanging out with your adorable cats!:)"
October 25, 2025
Cait

Cait

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 4, 2025
Sana

Sana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 1, 2025
Jonathan

Jonathan

Sylvia is truly a cat lover and cats love her too. She is a thoughtful person who is very focused on the needs of the cat. She knows how to get cats to have fun and feel loved. Sylvia is very responsible and is a good communicator. I don't think you could find a better person to look after your cat.

October 7, 2025
Sarah

Sarah

Sylvia is such a pleasure to work with and soooo good with my cat! Sometimes my cat, Evelina, can be shy with new people, but she warmed right up to Sylvia. She intuitively knew how to build trust with my feline friend. I can really feel the love that she brings into what she does. I trust her to take care of my kitty!

October 7, 2025
Valerie

Valerie

Sylvia is a hard worker that will do a job exactly how you want it to be done. With her past experience in cat sitting, she is a fantastic option if you want someone who will be respectful to you and your cat(s), pay attention to instructions given about specifics, and have clear communication. She loves cats and understands that pets are special friends that need extra care while their parent is away.

October 7, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

October 7, 2025

Sylvia's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $49.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $64.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Sylvia's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Sylvia's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $26.00 / 20min $38.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $66.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Sylvia's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Sylvia's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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

Richmond cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. 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.

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