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I'm Elena

A cat sitter in Portland, ME

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I'm Elena | Cat Sitting in Portland, ME

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I am relatively new to cat sitting, and am looking forward to gaining experience if you are willing to put your trust in me. I cat sit often for my Mom who travels frequently and whose cats are 17, 18, and 19 years old. They each have their own particularities, daily medication needs, and specific food preferences. I am familiar with administering oral medications, as well as mixing up their favorite food combos. We adopted Benito (the 19 year old) while I was in high school and we had so much fun with him when he was a rambunctious kitten. I am very excited to expand my cat sitting skills outside of sitting for friends and family. I’d love to meet you and your kitty and see if we would be a good fit!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I don’t have any kitties of my own, sadly, due to my landlord’s policy. I’m looking to fill this gap in my life by offering cat sitting services to new people. We had a number of cats growing up, who I loved dearly. When I was a child, we adopted two Turkish kittens who had been separated from their mother in Istanbul. We named them Siyah and Ginger (I named Ginger, after my favorite Spice Girl), and we took them all the way back to the states. Siyah was an impressive hunter, one time catching a hummingbird and another time coming back with a black snake spiraled up in her mouth! Our next kitty, Benito, is now 19 years old and turning 20 in April :)

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I will give the cat some space while sitting on the floor nearby. I will speak to him or her quietly and slowly, and wait patiently for them to get used to my presence in the room. If they are extra shy, I might offer them a little treat or one of their preferred toys. If they are determined to stay put, I will ensure they have clean water and food dishes nearby, and let them have their space.

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Elena is a wonderful cat-sitter, and I trust her to do whatever the cat needs and to give it lots of attention--she loves animals.

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Elena is a background-checked cat sitter in the Portland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

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Elena's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $34.50 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $58.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Elena's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Elena's Qualifications & Experience

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & World-class Support

For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our Meowtel Protection Plan in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up soon (January 19th). Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portland cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $30.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Cat sitters on Meowtel offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every cat sitter on Meowtel has been background-checked and reviewed. Every Meowtel reservation may come with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in your sitter before you leave.

Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation may come with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

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