Cat Sitting by Susan LLC, 117 Rowell Court, Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 867-7140 | A woman-owned business!
We want to take care of your kitty!
Over 1,300 cats cared for!
See reviews below, or pics above from our happy customers!
The Cat Sitting by Susan Team
Locally owned and run in Falls Church, bonded and insured, members of Pet Sitters International, and the fastest growing cat sitting service in Northern Virginia! At this time, we do not service DC or MD. We've cared for over 1,200 kitties since we opened in November 2017, and with over 300 five-star reviews on Yelp, Google, Nextdoor, Petsitter.com, and Care.com, you can be assured that your fur baby is in the best of hands! *Please note - we do not board kitties.
Susan Tate is the owner and CCW (Chief Cat Whisperer)! She loves cats and has had many in her 60+ years! Cat Sitting by Susan will take great care of your cat and is even able to provide insulin shots or other medication, if necessary. You will receive photos, videos, and texts while you’re away so that you can rest easy knowing your furry family member is happy and being well taken care of. Susan is married to her husband Gregg, and live in Falls Church, VA. They have 3 daughters, two granddaughters, and one grandson. They had a big, happy cat named Patrick (photo below) until recently when he passed away after a bout with cancer. They adopted Snickers (see below) who's their newest love, and recently added a new kitty, Fred, to the family! You can rest assured that we will love and treat your furry family member as one of our own!
The best cat sitting team in Northern VA (just read our reviews!), including our veteran sitter, Erin!
Erin was born in Virginia and grew up in Springfield. She has mostly had cats growing up, including two tortoiseshell kitty sisters. She still has one, who is now 14 years old and still going strong. She loves reading and learning. Erin says, "I love cats because although they seem mysterious and distant at first, once they familiarize themselves with you, they can be so loving and sweet." She is currently going to school at NOVA Community College, soon to be working on a degree in Accounting. She saw the job listed, and knew that as the cat lady in her family, the job seemed perfect as well as getting to spend time doing something she loves.
Dan!
Dan was born in Crystal Lake, Illinois and moved to Arlington, Virginia when he was 14. Growing up, he had dogs, an iguana, and a cat name Pandora. He recently moved to Falls Church after living in Chicago for the last 5 years. He particularly loves playing with, and caring for, his two daughters, Harper and Sparrow. He also enjoys cooking and is a huge Chicage sports teams fan. He has worked as an animal care specialist and an adoption counselor at the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago. He has joined the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, as he says, "While working at the shelter, I really fell in love with cats, and I miss being around them and taking care of them."
Rachel!
Rachel was born in Midland, TX and recently moved to this area. Growing up, she had many pets, including 2 dogs, a fish, a chinchilla, and of course, 5 cats! She currently has two sweet kitties, Ophelia and Lilly. She enjoys English horse riding, hiking, gaming, and lounging around with her kitties. Rachel says, "Having grown up with both dogs and cats I always found that a cat was more loyal than a dog was, and I connected more with cats and could relate to their sassy behavior!" In addition to her cat sitting duties, she is also studying web development.
Melissa!
Melissa was born in Fairfax, VA, grew up in the Northern VA area and had multiple pets growing up including fish, gerbils, rabbit, dogs, and 5 cats! She has two kitties now. She enjoys hiking, road trips, and being around animals. Melissa says she loves cats because "they are highly intelligent, highly emotional creatures, much like ourselves. They provide unconditional love to their humans, and I believe that we can all learn a lot from them." She is currently taking time off from school to pursue work opportunities, and has decided to work for Cat Sitting by Susan because she finds it very fulfilling to help others and animals. She says, "Cats have provided me such a great amount of unconditional love, that I want to give back to them, in any way possible."
Chris!
Chris was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Alexandria, VA. Growing up, he had two dogs, Cooper and Bailey, and two cats, Monroe and Emma, and he now lives with his sweet kitty, Lily. He enjoys hiking, swimming, watching movies, and shopping. Chris says, "I love cats because they're very intelligent and different from other animals in the sense that they can appear aloof, but once you get to know them they're very sweet and loving creatures." He is currently working part-time for a car rental company, but has decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team "because I love taking care of animals. I find that cats in particular are often very misunderstood. They're quite mystifying, however they're also very affectionate once they're comfortable with you."
Sydney!
Sydney was born in Washington, DC but grew up in Falls Church, VA. She has had four cats growing up, and currently has two, Smokey and Dusty. She enjoys hiking, thrifting, sewing, and volunteering with cats at Petsmart. She loves cats because they act reserved and aloof, but quickly open up and love unconditionally once they get to know you. Sydney is finishing at Justice High School and is hoping to attend college in the fall to study natural resource conservation. She decided she wanted to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team after seeing us online. She said, "I realized that I could combine my love for cats with a real job, while also giving people the security of knowing that their cat is in good hands."
Becka!
Becka was born in Arlington, VA and grew up in Falls Church. She has grown up around cats including her sister's kitty Tiger, and her own sweet kitties, Angel and Belle. She likes to bake and "experiment" in the kitchen, as well as sewing, crochet, puzzles, reading, and Lego building! Becka says, "It’s hard to put into words why I love cats. Once you’ve reached a level of trust between you and a cat, there's the comfort of a steady presence that both gives and takes in a reciprocal relationship. They offer comfort, love, warmth and cuddles in exchange for the same in return ... along with caring for their basic needs, of course!" She is currently a co-teacher in a class full of toddlers, and has decided to join our team because, she says, "After learning more about the company, I realized there was a service that provided the same level of care for cats that I would want for my own kitties if I had to go out of town, and wanted to be a part of giving that security to others."
Brooke!
Brooke was born in Fredericksburg, VA but grew up in Herndon. She had fish growing up, but often took care of the neighborhood stray cats. She currently has two kitties, Gully and Dolly. She enjoys thrifting, volunteering with cats at PetSmart, and crochet. She loves cats because "they are calming animals that each have their own personality." She is attending the University of Miami studying Marine Biology, and is home for the summer, so chose to join our team! Brooke says, "I decided to work for Cat Sitting by Susan because I truly love cats and wanted to turn this passion into a job!"
Ashley!
Ashley was born and raised in Arlington, VA. Growing up, she had a menagerie - 5 cats, two dogs, and 4 hamsters over the years! Currently, she has 3 kitties, Precious, Suki, and Sterling. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and hanging out with her friends and her sweet kitties. She says she loves cats, "because they don't just love immediately and/or unconditionally; it might take time for a cat to warm up to you, but as soon as they do, they're yours forever. I think that more often than not, the cat chooses the human and not vice versa. Cats also have so many different personalities that go unappreciated when compared with dogs." She is currently working as an Instructional Assistant for elementary students with autism, but decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team. "I have always had a passion for cats, and I want to spend all my free time with kitties!"
Kela!
Kela was born in Columbia, South Carolina and was raised in Maryland. Growing up, she had dogs, turtles, a hamster, a bunny, and a kitty! She now has a 3-year old domestic shorthair named Xavier. She enjoys playtime with her pets, brain teasers, spending time with friends, knitting and crocheting, and exploring new places. Kela says, "I’ve always wanted to be able to care for cats when I was younger but since my parents were allergic, I never got the chance. I love being able to give back to the kitties!" She is currently in college pursuing a degree in criminology, but decided to also join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, as she puts it, "I love getting the opportunity to spend time with cats and ensure that they are happy and healthy."
Madison!
Madison was born in Arizona and grew up all over the US, but mostly Centreville, Virginia. He has had cats ever since he can remember, everything from months old kittens to old and cuddly cats. Nowadays, he loves his parent's cats, two orange tabbies. He enjoys exercise and playing sports. Madison says, "I love cats because I think they mirror people perfectly and are wonderful companions. They don't suffocate their owners like dogs but interact more like a loving roommate. It's more of a human relationship than a dependence!" He recently graduated college and will be pursuing a career in engineering. In the meantime, he decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because he "really loves the company of cats, and the chance to take care of many cats is worth every minute of the job."
Monica!
Monica grew up in a military family and was born in Panama, but grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. She has always had pets ever since she was a child, and currently has multiple cats! She enjoys singing, going on nature walks, gardening, learning new things, and hanging out with her kitties! She says, "I love how each cat has their own unique personality. I always find cats fun and interesting to get to know." She works for Fairfax County Public Schools, but wanted a "part-time job that I would enjoy and be able to help others, including cats."
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And of course, our official mascot/spokeskitty, Snickers!
We adopted Snickers from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA, and immediately fell in love with him! He is a 12-year old diabetic kitty, and what a cutie he is! Very affectionate, and he has quickly become a part of our family! We documented Snickers' journey to us on the Cat Talk! blog. BTW, he's the face in the Cat Sitting by Susan logo!
We'll Take Great Care of Your Fur Babies!
We know that your babies need attention and playtime, not just feeding. Petting, cuddling, and talking to your furry friend are just as important as food and water! We'll take the best care of your furry little ones at a very reasonable price: starting at just $20* per visit for one or two cats (please see additions/surcharges below), including feeding, litter box cleaning, and the loving and cuddling your fur baby needs! We accept cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, and all major credit cards (using the Payment dropdown menu below). Overnight visits now available starting at $75 for one cat for 12 hours. *Please note - we do not board kitties.
- Base rate (one or two cats, per visit) - $20.00
- Additional kitties (per cat, per visit) - +$5.00
- Administer medication (per cat, per visit) - +$5.00
- Administer subcutaneous fluids (per cat, per visit) - +$10.00
- Every other day surcharge - +$5.00
- Distance surcharge (over 5 miles from our location, each 5 miles) - +$5.00
- Have 5 or more kitties? - +$4.50 per cat, per visit
- Book 10 or more visits - 10% off the base rate* (but minimum visit rate is $20)
*Effective September 1, 2021, we will be discontinuing the multi-visit discount.
* PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high demand for cat sitting services around holidays and during school breaks, visits on any of the following dates in 2021 will have a holiday surcharge added ($5.00/visit), so will be priced at $25 per visit: May 28-31 (Memorial Day), June 18-20 (Father's Day), July 2-5 (Independence Day), September 3-6 (Labor Day), October 8-11 (Columbus Day), November 11-14 (Veteran's Day), November 20-28 (Thanksgiving), December 17-January 2, 2022 (Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Eid Al-Fitr, New Year's Day). Although there is no set cancellation charge, if cancelling in less than 24 hours or during our peak holiday periods, we do reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee.
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