I'm Sandra
Cat Videos Are My Love Language
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I'm Sandra
Cat Sitting in Sterling, VA
I am currently working part time so I have a lot of time to spend with your furry babies. I am also free in the afternoon to check on cats while you’re at work so they don’t get lonely.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have 6 years of experience with cat sitting. It is absolutely one of my favorite things in the world getting to enjoy the company of little furry babies by giving them pets and cuddles.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
What I love most about cat sitting is getting to know your adorable baby! Each cat has its own unique personality, and I enjoy spending quality time with them, whether it’s playing with their favorite toys, giving gentle cuddles, or just hanging out while they nap. Making sure your kitty feels loved and happy while you’re away is my absolute joy!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Yes, I have two cats. The boy’s name is Orion like Orion’s Belt. He’s a bit shy around strangers and doesn’t like travel but he’s a very chill and playful cat. And then there’s Zara who’s an affectionate, playful sweetie pie. They are my babies, and if you book me I will treat your babies like my own ♥️
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
When hiring a cat sitter, look for someone trustworthy with experience in caring for cats. It’s important to choose a sitter who communicates well and provides regular updates while you’re away, including lots of photos to keep you in the loop! P.S. cat photography is my second full time job.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
To handle an anxious and timid cat, I would create a safe and quiet environment where they feel secure. I’d let them approach me slowly and calmly, allowing them to come to me at their own pace. Using treats and gentle play to help build trust and encourage interaction. I would avoid sudden movements and loud noises that could startle them. I would let them stay in hiding spots to help them feel more at ease and allow them to come out when they’re ready. I also love playing calming cat music for them. Patience is key; my goal is to give them time to adjust and always respect their boundaries to foster a sense of safety and comfort.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Sandra is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Jenny
December 15, 2025
Sandra took great care with my 2 boys and ensured all their needs were met while my husband and I were on vacation. One of my cats is diabetic, so knowing that Sandra had experience with insulin injections helped us feel at ease while we were gone for the week.
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Lisa
January 16, 2026
Sandra is amazing!! She checked on my cat while I was away by stopping by for dedicated play time, giving her love and treats, and making sure Missy the Kitty’s food dispenser, water fountain and litter robot were working perfectly. She calmed my anxiety by taking photos of Missy and letting me know Missy was doing well! I’m finally able to take trips knowing my cat is in great hands!
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Karen
This month
We absolutely positively loved Sandra! And we have no doubt that our kitties, Buddy and Rosie loved her lots. She came to the house twice a day to feed the kitties and clean out their litter box. The most positive and heartwarming things she did was sending us pictures and videos of the kitties, it put the biggest smile on our face😘 We highly recommend her 100% and will continue to use her in the future.
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Evan
April 25, 2026
Sandra was great! My shy cat warmed up to her and she sent me daily pictures. My cat was happy as a clam when I came home. A vast improvement over boarding him with the vet!
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Juli
January 3, 2026
This was our first time using Meowtel. Sandra quickly developed a relationship with our cats. The videos she provided gave us comfort that they were happy and enjoying play time. Thank you, Sandra.
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Peter
August 15, 2025
Sandra did a great job watching our cat. Communication and coordination were excellent from start to finish, and we received daily photos to reassure us that everything was going well. We will definitely be using Sandra for our cat watching needs in the future.
Read moreResponse from Sandra
Thank you Peter! It was a pleasure, looking forward to taking care of Gina again.
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Drop in visits rates
Sandra's is 15%
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
Sandra's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
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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.
Sterling cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Jenny
December 15, 2025
Sandra took great care with my 2 boys and ensured all their needs were met while my husband and I were on vacation. One of my cats is diabetic, so knowing that Sandra had experience with insulin injections helped us feel at ease while we were gone for the week.
Lisa
January 16, 2026
Sandra is amazing!! She checked on my cat while I was away by stopping by for dedicated play time, giving her love and treats, and making sure Missy the Kitty’s food dispenser, water fountain and litter robot were working perfectly. She calmed my anxiety by taking photos of Missy and letting me know Missy was doing well! I’m finally able to take trips knowing my cat is in great hands!
Karen
This month
We absolutely positively loved Sandra! And we have no doubt that our kitties, Buddy and Rosie loved her lots. She came to the house twice a day to feed the kitties and clean out their litter box. The most positive and heartwarming things she did was sending us pictures and videos of the kitties, it put the biggest smile on our face😘 We highly recommend her 100% and will continue to use her in the future.
Evan
April 25, 2026
Sandra was great! My shy cat warmed up to her and she sent me daily pictures. My cat was happy as a clam when I came home. A vast improvement over boarding him with the vet!
Juli
January 3, 2026
This was our first time using Meowtel. Sandra quickly developed a relationship with our cats. The videos she provided gave us comfort that they were happy and enjoying play time. Thank you, Sandra.
Peter
August 15, 2025
Sandra did a great job watching our cat. Communication and coordination were excellent from start to finish, and we received daily photos to reassure us that everything was going well. We will definitely be using Sandra for our cat watching needs in the future.
Response from Sandra
Thank you Peter! It was a pleasure, looking forward to taking care of Gina again.
Karyn
July 7, 2025
Sandra was wonderful! She took great care of our 2 cats, Oxley & Gator. She sent daily pictures and communicated when our Oxley was being too shy to come out every day she was here. We've always had neighbors watch our cats while away, but we recently moved and this was our first time paying for care through Meowtel. We are so lucky we found Sandra, it was a great experience!
Response from Sandra
Thank you so much Karen! it is a pleasure taking care of them.
Shelby
September 16, 2025
Wow… I was so Lucky to find Sandra. I was out of the country and my original cat sitter was involved in an accident and ended up in the hospital. I was in desperate need of finding someone fast. After all her positive reviews, I picked Sandra and I’m so glad I did. She eased my worries right from the beginning. I was sent daily pictures and videos. I felt really relaxed knowing my Boys were well cared for. Thank you Sandra.. you are such a blessing!! 😻😻😻
Response from Sandra
It was such a pleasure taking care of them Shelby. I am so glad you were able to enjoy your vacation with peace of mind ♥️
Talha
September 2, 2025
Sandra was really responsive and really accommodating. She did great with the cats, played with them, took funny pictures, and overall just made sure they were happy while we were away. Definitely having her cat sit again!
Jacob
September 1, 2025
Sandra was great! She asked good questions to make sure she was giving the right care to our 2 cats. We got several pictures and videos of our cats while we were away. She was friendly and helpful and we’d be happy to book her on our next trip!
Response from Sandra
Thank you Jacob! looking forward to seeing Lilo and Scrump again.
Mark
August 31, 2025
We recently used Sandra from Meowtel for a 16-day trip to Thailand, and she was fantastic. She came over twice a day to care for our two Maine Coons and also fed our tortoise, Bill. Sandra handled feeding, fresh water, and litter cleaning with no issues, and she kept us updated with great communication throughout the trip. She is reliable, trustworthy, and clearly cares about the pets she looks after. We came home to two happy cats and a well-cared-for tortoise. Highly recommend her services!
Response from Sandra
Thank you, Mark! It was a pleasure taking care of Samson, June, and bill. looking forward to taking care of them again in the future.
Kari
July 5, 2025
Sandra was fabulous. She sent updates and photos daily. I felt at ease knowing my kitties were well taken care of while I was gone.
Kyle
June 21, 2025
We can't say enough great things about Sandra! She took exceptional care of our two cats, Nori and Smudge, while we were away. She kept us updated with adorable photos and thoughtful messages, which really gave us peace of mind. Sandra truly went above and beyond. If you’re looking for someone responsible, attentive, and genuinely great with cats, look no further. We’ll definitely be booking her again!
Christina
June 4, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend our cat sitter enough! From the moment we entrusted her with the care of our beloved cats, she went above and beyond to ensure their well-being. Her dedication was evident in the constant updates she provided, keeping us informed and at ease while we were away. We especially loved receiving pictures from each visit, which showed our fur babies happy and content. It truly made a world of difference knowing they were in such capable hands. We felt completely safe leaving our cats in her care, and we will definitely be using her services again in the future. Thank you for being such a fantastic cat sitter!
Jaime
January 6, 2025
Sandra took excellent care of our four cats and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and caring cat sitter. We were nervous about leaving for 18 days as this was longer than we ever had before, but after having the meet and greet it was clear she would do a great job. She quickly got to know their individual personalities, routines, and preferences, and sent regular updates, including photos and videos. She went above and beyond to make sure they were all happy, healthy, and comfortable. When we returned home, they were all at ease and acting like their usual selves. It was evident they were very well cared for, Sandra treated them like family and I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again.
Response from Sandra
Thank you Jamie! It was such a pleasure taking care of them. Happy to do it again :)
Marisa
November 19, 2024
I loved working with Sandra and my cats were so excited to cuddle and play with her. She sent lots of videos and updates. As a fellow pet sitter, I definitely recommend her and will send her information to customers that I am unable to accommodate.
Kelly
January 3, 2025
Sandra did an amazing job of providing me with photos and making sure to spend quality time with my cat!
Response from Sandra
Thank you Kelly. It was a pleasure taking care of Josie :)
Dyanna
November 26, 2024
Sandra is an amazingly, patient, and kind cat sitter. She was very loving and sweet to my cat, Dominic. She sent daily videos of my cat, and she played with him. She made sure that he was happy, clean and eating his food every day. I highly recommend her for your cat! I felt so relaxed knowing that Dominic was in good hands.
Jessica
December 30, 2024
Sandra was an excellent cat sitter for us this past week! Sandra has met all of our needs; keeping us updated with how our three cats were doing. She played with them and took wonderful pictures/videos. We honestly couldn’t have felt more at ease, knowing our cats were well taken such good care of. We certainly will entrust Sandra with cat sitting for us in the future!
Response from Sandra
Awww thank you so much Jessica! I would love to take care of your fur babies again. They were wonderful :)
Alex
December 2, 2024
Sandra took amazing care of my cat. She gave me wonderful daily updates and videos. She played with Twiggy using her favorite cat toys. I will be booking with Sandra again!
Tom
July 13, 2025
Sandra did absolutely amazing work taking care of my two cats and home. Very professional, caring, always on time and saw to their needs perfectly. I will be checking to see her availability in the future if I ever need sitting again!
Response from Sandra
thank you so much Tom. Looking forward to taking care of Carle and Baker again.
Brianna
April 20, 2026
Sandra was an excellent cat sitter! She was super communicative, professional, and friendly. My cat warmed up quickly to Sandra, and I knew my cat was in great hands! I highly recommend Sandra to anyone who needs a good car sitter.
Karen
This week
Sandra is the best! There is no doubt when she arrives at my house that my kitty cats are very happy to see her and they have so much trust in her because they know she’s gonna take great care of her. How do I know that, from the pictures that Sarah sent me ! We will continue to use her always!
Victor
May 7, 2025
Sandra was flexible and respective of our time. we appreciated that she offered a meet-n-greet prior to our scheduled sitter time. would recommend to anyone :)
Keryn
May 22, 2025
This was the first time I ever hired somebody to take care of my cat, and let me tell you, it's probably one of the best things I've done! Sandra, you made this experience phenomenal, and it was great to come home to a very happy kitty cat!!
Response from Sandra
awww I am so glad 🥰It was such a pleasure taking Honey out for walks and taking care of her ♥️
Lawton
This week
Katarina
This month
Katarina
This month
Sandra was very communicative and did a great job with our anti-social kitty!
Madeline
March 14, 2026
Allan
March 2, 2026
Keryn
December 13, 2025
Fantastic as always! Sandra always takes great care of our fur babies and treats them like her own!!
Lisa
August 9, 2025
Mike
July 17, 2025
Allan
July 7, 2025
excellent punctuality, took good care of felix.
Lauren
June 10, 2025
Sandra was friendly, professional and communicative!
Lisa
November 4, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Sandra to take care of my cats, and I couldn’t be more satisfied! From start to finish, she was professional, kind, and incredibly attentive to my pets’ needs. My cats are known to get anxious when left alone, but thanks to Sandra’s gentle approach and genuine care, they remained calm and happy throughout my time away. She also provided regular updates with photos. I highly recommend Sandra to anyone looking for a responsible and compassionate pet sitter. Five stars!
Shayla
October 13, 2024
Bao
September 10, 2024
I have nothing but good things to say about Sandra. She’s watched my cats Austin and Oscar a few times and each time, I always come home to a happy and well taken care of cats and house. She’s very responsive, respectful of my space and always sends the cutest pictures of my cats. I would highly recommend Sandra!
Faris
September 10, 2024
I recently started entrusting my cat Royce to Sandra's care, and I couldn't be happier with the decision. From the start, you can tell that she has a genuine love and respect for animals. I knew I made the right choice when she introduced herself to Royce by taking a passive approach. Too many people (family members) come straight at the little guy and terrify him. She took her time and really gave him the respect and patience that I try to give him. And for as long as I've worked with her, Sandra has been incredibly reliable, being as transparent and helpful as possible. Her personality definitely lends itself to animal care. You can tell that she's kind and patient, and I think my little guy sees it too. Personality is so important when picking a petsitter, and I'm thankful that she was the perfect fit in that regard.
Meowtel
September 10, 2024
Sandra is a background-checked cat sitter in the Leesburg area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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