I'm Sylvia
A cat sitter in Richmond, VA
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I'm Sylvia | Cat Sitting in Richmond, VA
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Sylvia's Reviews
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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 🤩🙌🏻
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Tristen
Sylvia is fantastic! One of my cats requires oral medication and she did everything perfectly. Thank you Sylvia!
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 😁
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Tristen
Sylvia is great! She is organized and had attention to detail. My cats warmed up to her right away!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
Sylvia's First Service Area & Rates
- Free Meet & Greets
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Drop-in visits to your home
- $25.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $49.00 / 60min
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Overnight stays
$64.00 / Overnight stays in your home - Sylvia's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
Availability
Sylvia's Second Service Area & Rates
- Free Meet & Greets
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Drop-in visits to your home
- $26.00 / 20min $38.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
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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.
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.