(703) 867-7140 | A woman-owned business!
We want to take care of your kitty!
Over 610 cats cared for!
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The Cat Sitting by Susan Team
Locally owned and run in Falls Church, bonded and insured, and the fastest growing cat sitting service in Northern Virginia! With over 100 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!
Susan Tate is the owner and CCW (Chief Cat Whisperer)! She loves cats and has had many in her 60 years! She will take great care of your cat and is even able to provide insulin shots or other medication, if necessary, as she had a cat with diabetes for many years. 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 they recently sold their Arlington house to downsize to a condo in Falls Church. They have 3 daughters, two granddaughters, and one grandson. They had a big, happy cat named Patrick (photo below) until very recently when he passed away after a bout with cancer. They just adopted Snickers (see below) who's their newest love! You can rest assured that Susan will love and treat your furry family member as her own!
The best cat sitting team in Northern VA (just read our reviews!), including our veteran sitter, Isabelle!
Isabelle was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but has lived in Fairfax, Virginia most of her life. She grew up with six cats and now has one old black cat named Archie. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family, make art, and explore the outdoors. She joined Cat Sitting by Susan because of her passion for nurturing cats and all living things. Isabelle says, "I am honored to be a part of this amazing team that cares so deeply for these special creatures."
- Isabelle is currently on extended leave continuing her education.
Adrienne!
Adrienne was born and raised in Northern Virginia. As a child, she used to spend all her time at the neighbor’s house playing with their kitties. Several years ago, she started regularly cat sitting and fell even more in love with cats. She is returning to school to get a nursing degree. She enjoys spending time outdoors, and curling up with a cat in her lap to read a good book. As Adrienne explained, "I decided to work for Cat Sitting by Susan because, first and foremost, I adore cats! I love how they always keep you guessing from one second to the next. I know that they are special family members, and I am honored to be able to be entrusted to care for people's fur babies!"
Chelsie!
Chelsie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and moved to Alexandria, Virginia this year. Ever since she was little, she has had a heart for animals and enjoys being around them. In 8th grade, for her birthday, she received her first cat and the family’s first pet and was ecstatic. She began cat sitting in Indiana as soon as she could drive and has loved it so much! She joined Cat Sitting by Susan because she has missed taking care of cats since moving to Virginia. Chelsie says, “I am so excited to be joining this amazing team and I cannot wait to start taking care of your cats!”
Braden!
Braden was born in South Carolina, and moved to the Washington, DC area soon after, however he and his family moved every 2 or 3 years, and he lived most of his childhood years in South America. He's had dogs, cats, and even a turtle growing up. One of his favorite things to do is watch bad movies and make fun of them with his friends! He is currently a Junior at George Mason University, working to earn a degree in Film and Video Studies. He decided to join Cat Sitting by Susan because he loves cats and understands how nerve-wracking it can be to leave your fur baby with a stranger while you're away. Braden says, "I want to be able to provide a sense of relief to cat owners so that they have one less thing to worry about."
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.
Sabrina!
Sabrina grew up in Northern Virginia and is currently a student. She had many pets growing up and currently has two cute cats named Leo and Tammy. When she is not playing with her two kitties, she is enjoying a good book, doing yoga, or catching up on the latest episodes of her favorite TV shows. Sabrina’s favorite thing about cats is how each cat has their own personality, and she enjoys discovering each cat’s personality. She decided to work for Cat Sitting by Susan because it will give her joy to meet cute furry friends, and be great to work on a supportive team!
Patrick!
Patrick was born in Washington DC, but grew up in Falls Church, VA where he currently resides with his wife. Growing up, he had a cat named Smoky and since then has had five cats. He has a particular fondness for cats because of their unique personalities. Their cat, Chester, is almost fourteen years old. In his downtime, he enjoys camping, hiking and being outdoors in nature, and is passionate about soccer. He even played professional indoor soccer for two seasons with the Washington Warthogs. His first contact with Cat Sitting by Susan was when they watched Chester while out of town. Patrick said, "My first thought was how compassionate they were of cats and how they took such good care of him that I knew I wanted to work for Cat Sitting by Susan!"
Heidi!
Heidi was born in Utica, New York and grew up in a military family that moved around a lot. She has been in Northern Virginia since high school and has loved being here. Growing up, her family always had cats. She emphasized, "Dogs sometimes, cats all the time!" Her childhood kitty buddy was a black cat named Pluto. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and discovering new things in the DC area, as well as reading, usually with her cat, Frankie, on her lap. She loves all animals, but especially cats who "have a special place in my heart because I always lived with one or more of them growing up. They feel like family to me!" She decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because she loves cats, and truly enjoys caring for them.
Danny!
Danny was born in San Benito, Texas, and as a child, he had dogs, cats, and a guinea pig. He recently moved into the Northern Virginia area to complete his Master's Degree in Music Education at George Mason University. Aside from being enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard, he enjoys teaching music theory, composing classical music, outdoor activities, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family. Danny decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, "cats are my favorite animals, and I would love to have a fun work place that fits into my schedule."
And our newest sitter, Kit!
Kit was born and raised in North Georgia. She grew up with both cats and dogs. She is currently a student at George Mason University studying forensic psychology with a goal of getting her doctorate. She loves gardening, drawing, cooking, playing video games, and recently discovered the joy of canning and fermentation, so has been making pickles and jams, and has even experimented with kombucha and kefir! She joined Cat Sitting by Susan because it's a job she can truly love, and she wants to give peace of mind to those who have to be away from their fur babies. She said, "Adopting a cat in high school changed my life for the better, because I was given this best friend who, for better or worse, loved me like a person would, but loved me unconditionally."
Meet the newest love of our life, and Cat Sitting by Susan's official mascot/spokeskitty, Snickers!
We adopted Snickers from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA, and immediately fell in love with him! He is an 11-year old diabetic kitty, and what a cutie he is! Very affectionate, and he has quickly become a part of our family! We will be documenting Snickers' journey to us on the Cat Talk! blog. He's also now the face in the Cat Sitting by Susan logo!
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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! $5 extra for each additional cat, $5 for injections and/or oral medication administration, and we offer discounts for multiple kitties and/or multiple visits. We'll keep rates reasonable! We accept cash, check, PayPal, and all major credit cards (using the Payment dropdown menu below). Overnight visits now available starting at $75 for one cat for 12 hours (additional fees as listed above and below).
* Due to the high demand for cat sitting services during holiday seasons and school breaks, and that kitties need to be visited even on the holidays, jobs that include any of the following dates in 2019 will be priced at the holiday base rate of $25 per visit: October 11-14, November 8-11, November 23-December 1, and December 20-January 2, 2020. As well, there is a $5 per visit travel surcharge for customers over five miles away, and a $5 surcharge on visits that are only every other day.
NOTE: Base rate for one cat increased from $15 to $20 as of September 3, 2019 (base rate for two cats remained $20, and each additional cat is $5 extra). Multi-visit and multi-cat discounts are still available.
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