Cat Sitting by Susan LLC, 117 Rowell Court, Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 867-7140 | A woman-owned business!
We want to take care of your kitty!
Over 1,600 cats cared for!
See reviews below, or pics above from our happy customers!
Cat Sitting by Susan Team Leaders
Susan!
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!
Lourdes!
Lourdes has joined the Cat Sitting by Susan team not only as a sitter, but as our new Director, helping Susan to run and grow this vibrant, exciting business! She was born and raised in Washington, DC and had rabbits and dogs growing up. She currently has no kitties, but is looking forward to the future! In her spare time, she loves photographing nature, hiking and exploring new trails, and dining out, especially venturing to a new restaurant with friends. Lourdes loves cats because, "they are not only beautiful creatures, they are intriguing, and challenge you to get to know them for the individual being that they are." She has just changed career paths and has joined our growing team. As to why she joined Cat Sitting by Susan, Lourdes' answer is, "Susan! To start, I love that Cat Sitting by Susan is a small, local, woman-owned business, operated by people who genuinely love cats and enjoy caring for them. Changed careers to follow my passion for animals and helping people, so this allows the best of both worlds!"
Cat Sitting by Susan Sitter team
Paws down, 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.
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."
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."
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."
Tiffany!
Tiffany was born and raised in California. Growing up, she had dogs and cats, and she currently has two cats, Bramble and Sandpaw, the names, as she puts it, "that you get when you let the kids name the pets." In her spare time, she loves to see movies, visit art museums, and spend time with her now adult kids! Tiffany says "I have always loved cats since I can remember. I appreciate their individuality and demeanor! Playful and regal at the same time." She is a new empty nester waiting for grandkids, but decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, as she said, "I thought what a perfect job, I can help take care of other peoples' cats and give them piece of mind while they are away!"
Cadia!
Cadia was born in Guatemala and grew up in Arlington, VA. She had three cats and a dog growing up and now has three kitties, Luna, Gordo, and Taquita. In her spare time, some of her favorite things are taking nice long walks, being outside, and hanging out with friends. Cadia says, "I have always had 3 cats in my life. They are just so gentle and caring and I love them so much for just being them!" She graduated high school this year, and is taking a gap year. She decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, as she puts it "I honestly love working with cats since I have always been around them, and when I saw that this job was open, I was so excited."
Tom!
Tom was born and raised in Falls Church, VA. He says that he had pretty much every pet you can think of growing up, and bred parakeets and transparent fish. Literally transparent except for their eyes and heart! Tom says, "I'm a bit of nerd and enjoy computer games if I'm not busy with my wife and kids. I love cats because they all have different personalities and you have to win them over!" His photo is with one of his kitties, Sissy! He is planning on going back to school to finish up his computer science degree if he can find the time. Tom says, "I chose to work for Cat Sitting by Susan because they are the most respected and cat centric pet sitting company there is in NoVA!"
Miracle!
Miracle was born in Fairfax, VA and grew up in Vienna, VA. She had three cats growing up, and currently has two kitties, JuJu and Millie. In her spare time, she loves reading, working out at the gym, and hanging out with her friends. She says, "I love cats because they're very unique. I love how energy-based they are and that they take their time to get used to a new place or person. I love their independence as well as their curiosity for life, that I can relate to." She is currently working on earning an esthetician license and is taking online courses for stocks/ cryptocurrency. Miracle decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, as she said, "I've wanted to work with cats for some time. So, at this point in life, looking for a job and then finding one working with cats was great news for me!"
Rebekah!
Rebekah was born in a small town in North Carolina, and raised in Orlando, FL. Growing up, she had turtles, fish, horses, and at one point, had 5 dogs and 2 cats! She enjoys spending time with animals, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with good friends. Rebekah says, "I love how each cat has a very individual personality, and how smart they are. When a cat chooses you, it makes it that much more special because they can be so particular, but them knowing what they do/don’t want makes them such excellent companions." She is currently focusing on spending time doing the things she loves such as caring for animals (especially cats), spending time with friends and family, and trying to learn new recipes. She says that she decided to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because, "I saw how great the reviews were and could really tell it’s a strong business with loyal clients. It’s clear that Susan, Gregg, and the whole group love what they do and put their all into it."
Emma!
Emma was born in Fairfax, VA, but grew up in Vienna, VA. She told us, "I got my first cat, Misty, when I was 6, and later got another cat named Sammy." She currently has one kitty named Moo, who she adopted in January of 2018. "I've never encountered a softer cat, and I don't think I ever will," she said. In her spare time, she loves to sing, play video games, and of course nap with Moo! Emma thinks, "Cats have such diverse personalities and form unique and meaningful relationships with humans and other cats. They're companions who can both entertain you with goofy antics and comfort you with soft snuggles." She took a course in UX design during the pandemic, and she hopes to continue pursuing that career path in the new year. As why she joined the Cat Sitting by Susan team, Emma said, "I think that creating a reliable cat sitting service is such a novel idea and enables pet owners to take trips without having to worry too much about their kitties at home. I love spending time with cats, and I know how important it is to receive photos/updates while you're away from your cat, so I hope to ease owners' minds. Cat Sitting by Susan seems to be a business formed on a foundation of respect - for cats, clients, and employees alike. I'm looking forward to playing a part in the business' continued growth as the most trusted cat sitting service in the area."
Skyler!
Skyler was born in Henrico, VA (during a blizzard!) She grew in Spotsylvania, VA. When growing up, she was only allowed to have fish as her parents, at that time, didn't like having animals in the house, but now they love them! She currently has one sweet orange baby named Mia, who she's pictured with. In her spare time, she enjoys doing diamond paintings, cooking, shopping, and hanging out with Mia. Skyler says she loves cats because "they all have different personalities and I feel like I can really relate to them! I think they are hilarious and very independent." She recently graduated with a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and she is providing case management services for survivors of abuse. As to why she wanted to join our team, she said, "I decided that I wanted to work for Cat Sitting by Susan because I love cats so much and genuinely care about their well-being. I also wanted to spend more of my time with kitties!"
All sitters' background checks are available for viewing. Please see links at the bottom of the page.
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 13-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 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
Please note: As of January 3, 2022, there will be a $5.00 per visit surcharge for families in high-rise apartment/condo buildings in congested, non-parking friendly areas of Arlington, including Ballston, Rosslyn, Crystal City, and Pentagon City.
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 have a base rate of $25 per visit: December 17-January 2, 2022 (Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Day), January 14-17, 2022 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 18-21, 2022 (President's Day), April 9-18, 2022 (Spring Break), May 6-8, 2022 (Mother's Day), May 27-30, 2022 (Memorial Day).
If cancelling with less than 72 hours notice, there will be a cancellation charge equal to the greater of 25% of the total booking amount or the cost of one visit.
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