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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! 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.
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!"
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."
Scott!
Scott was born in Tennessee, grew up in Georgia, and moved to the DC area to attend college. He has lived in the DC area for over 40 years. He enjoys computers and cooking! He's always had animals in his life, including cats while growing up and as an adult. He enjoys having pets to love and to make happy and content. Cats have always been very special to him, as they have an independent, but loving spirit. He said, "I love the free spirit of cats, but also how they can be so loving. And I love talking to cats, especially when they give me a response back!" He is very happy to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team, as it seems there is a real camaraderie among the group.
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."
Iryna!
Iryna was born and raised in Crimea, Ukraine. As a child, she had dogs and cats, but says that cats are "lovely, cute, and just the best friends ever!" In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, and visiting museums and art galleries. Recently, Iryna has been helping transportation companies manage their business, and she offers music lessons to people who want to learn to play the piano and sing. She chose to join the Cat Sitting by Susan team because she loves the idea of being able to take care of kitties when their families are away. As she says, "I like to be able to help someone who needs it, and I love animals, especially cats."
Ashley!
Ashley was born and raised in south central Pennsylvania. She met her husband in Philadelphia and moved to this area when he entered the Navy. She had a cat when she was younger, and adopted a stray cat after college, but unfortunately she’s not with her anymore. Ashley is a big fan of Penn State football and enjoys reading fantasy novels. She has always loved all animals. She is currently volunteering at George Mason while her husband finishes his navy obligation, and she's joining the Cat Sitting by Susan team because she's "looking forward to getting to know some new kitties!"
And our newest sitter, Suzannah!
Suzannah was born in Tacoma Park, lived in Germantown most of her life, and moved to Falls Church when she got married this past summer. Growing up, she had many pets, and she says she "recently became a crazy cat lady when I adopted my two very sweet and silly litter mates named Luke and Leia in 2016." She enjoys cooking, reading, teaching yoga, spending time with her husband and step-daughter, and ballet or contemporary dance classes. She loves cats because "they each have their own one-of-a-kind personality and they are the best companions to me." She began working for Cat Sitting by Susan because she wanted a job doing the thing she loves the most, taking care of, and spending time with, cats!
Background checks for all sitters are available for viewing. Links are 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 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 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.
- Base rate (one or two cats, per visit) - $20.00
- Additional kitty (up to 2 extra cats, per cat, per visit) - $5.00
- Administer medication (per cat, per visit) - $5.00
- Every other day surcharge - $5.00
- Distance surcharge (over 5 miles from our location, each 5 miles) - $5.00
- Book 10 or more visits - 10% off the base rate
- Have 5 or more kitties - 10% off the extra cat rate
* 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 2020 will be priced at the holiday starting base rate of $25 per visit: January 17-20, February 14-17, April 3-13, May 8-11, May 22.-25, June 19-22, July 3-6, September 4-7, October 9-12, November 10-12, November 21-29, and December 18-January 3, 2021.
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