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I'm Christine

A cat sitter in Richmond, VA

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

We have always had something of a zoo at home but I would say I have the most experience with cats. Lately my mom has had an obsession with adopting anxious Savannah cats, which has been interesting! I have volunteered at different feline rescues, as well as the SPCA over the years, and have two very senior kitties (one special needs) of my own so I am very fluent in all dialects of feline.

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

I'd love to hear all about your cat's personality, preferences, and daily routine! Does your kitty love belly rubs or is that a danger zone? Are they chatty or more of the strong, silent type? Any favorite hiding spots I should know about? I've volunteered with rescue organizations and have experience with shy, anxious, or special needs cats.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Building trust with a new cat is all about patience and letting them set the pace. I start by giving them space, avoiding direct eye contact, and speaking in soft tones. Rather than approaching them, I let curiosity bring them to me - sometimes I'll read quietly nearby, showing I'm not a threat. I use slow blinks (cat language for 'hello') and never force interactions. Food can be a great trust-builder, so I stick to their exact feeding schedule. With my own senior cats and rescue experience, I've learned every cat is different - some need days to warm up, others investigate within hours. Patience always pays off!

Christine's Reviews

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

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Casey

Chris is a fantastic cat sitter! She's reliable, attentive, and genuinely love animals. My cat warmed up to her right away, and I always feel at ease knowing Chris is taking care of things while I’m away. Highly recommend!

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Josh

Christine always puts the health and welfare of her animals above all else. She is tremendously reliable and has no problem catering to different animal and human personality types,

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Christine's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $21.00 / 20min $34.00 / 45min $48.00 / 60min
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Christine's Qualifications & Experience

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

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 insurance policy 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 $25.00. 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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