Cat Sitting by Susan is a proudly woman-owned business, established in November 2017. We’re bonded and insured, members of Pet Sitters International, and we only care for cats, because cats are what we know best.
Susan Tate is the original owner and CCW (Chief Cat Whisperer)! She loves cats and has had many in her 65+ years! Susan and her husband Gregg live in Falls Church, VA. They have 3 daughters, two granddaughters, and two grandsons. She is a lifelong cat lover and cat owner, cats are her world. These days she has retired and passed on the business, but Cat Sitting by Susan retains the name of its wonderful original owner, and continues to carry on her legacy by doing our best for cats everywhere.
Marielle is a longtime sitter and a favorite of many of our human and furry clients! She is also closely assisting Susan in running and growing this vibrant, exciting business! She was born in the Philippines and grew up in Hyattsville, MD. She has a sweet orange tabby named Killua (Kiwi for short). In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, and visiting cat cafés and shelters. She says she has a profound love for cats because hers saved her life in so many ways. "They are so intelligent, full of life and they are also loyal companions," she adds. Marielle explains, "I actually never thought that cat sitting for work existed! I was so surprised to find the ad online and with no second thoughts, I applied right away. This truly feels like a dream job. Caring for other kitties as I would my own is the best way I can make a difference for other cat parents. I truly believe that as a cat sitter, I can provide assurance that the cats will be loved and cared for immensely."
Ashley is our veteran cat sitter and has been helping in the office on and off for years, and is another important part of the team. She was born and raised in Arlington, VA. 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!"
Susan and Gregg adopted Snickers from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA, and immediately fell in love with him! He was a 17-year old diabetic kitty, and sadly, he crossed the rainbow bridge. They were lucky enough to have him for seven wonderful years and we miss him very much. He was very affectionate, and a true family member! They documented Snickers’ journey on our Cat Talk blog, and he is the face in the Cat Sitting by Susan logo.
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Meet some of the adorable cats we’ve cared for and see their happy moments with our sitters.
