I'm Barbara

Barbara's Paws Sitters

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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

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Barbara's Paws Sitters

I'm Barbara

Cat Sitting in Woodbridge, VA

There are two kinds of people when it comes to cats: haters and lovers. I happen to be the latter (a lover!). Cats have always been a part of my life. My love for these beautiful felines is evident in the way I care for my own 5 cats. In high school I convinced my parents to build a catwalk from the stairs to the main room and they race across every day! I am... There are two kinds of people when it comes to cats: haters and lovers. I happen to be the latter (a lover!). Cats have always been a part of my life. My love for these beautiful felines is evident in the way I care for my own 5 cats. In high school I convinced my parents to build a catwalk from the stairs to the main room and they race across every day! I am currently not working as I went back to college full time to pursue my bachelor’s degree in marketing. I would be available all day; my college is online. All neighborhoods will be considered. My personal safety plan for Covid is very consciousnesses as I understand how important it is to keep up with my own vaccinations as well as having good hand hygiene.



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Christina

Christina

December 22, 2025

Barbara is fantastic! My skittish cat who takes forever to warm up to people runs to her for pets and attention. She sends photos and updates, and I know my cat is in good hands when she is taking care of him. I’m so glad I found her!

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Kristina

Kristina

January 4, 2025

Barbara is the best of the best! We were out of the country for 12 days over the holidays and Barbara took incredible care of our four kitties!! I have a special needs (CH) cat who is terrified of new people and two four month old kittens (and a senior girl!) and I cannot tell you how relieved I felt that they were in Barbara’s care. I got updates and photos everyday. My CH girl starting warming up to her towards the end and the kittens were her shadow each visit! When I came home, it was clear they had the best care. Clean bowls, clean water, plenty of kibble, clean litterboxes! We are SO grateful for Barbara and her amazing care of our babies! Would easily hire her again!

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Meghan

Meghan

October 7, 2024

Barbara has been watching our cats for over a year now and she is honestly the best cat sitter ever. I usually get anxious leaving my guys alone but she’s so attentive and good with them I feel so much better knowing she’s there. She’s attentive and kind, and gives me wonderful updates. She also goes over and beyond, bringing in mail and filling up our bird feeder. Barbara stepped up to take care of our special needs/incontinent cat without any reservations - not something all sitters would do!

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Kristina

Kristina

May 26, 2026

we’ve been repeat customers of Barbara’s excellent care for our four girls for over two years now! She’s great! She has a lot of patience for our special needs (CH) kitty and our older Maine Coon girl. Can’t recommend her enough!

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Shannon

Shannon

October 2, 2023

Barbara is a phenomenal cat sitter! She was quick to responded to all messages, left detailed updates and even brought in our mail while we were away (one of our mail arrivals was car tires!!!). At our first meeting, our cats took to her right away and she was warm and friendly. She will be my go to cat sitter from now on. We loved her.💜

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Tidjane

Tidjane

April 10, 2024

Barbara did an amazing job with our cat Raven. She sent pictures and updates during every visit and kept our little guy company and played with him a lot. She was very careful when entering and leaving because he likes to sneak out. We will definitely be hiring Barbara again, thank you for doing such a great job!

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Drop in visits rates

$31.00 / 20min
$44.00 / 45min
$66.00 / 60min
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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.

Woodbridge cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $33.00. 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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