I'm Emily
Professional Cat Sitter In Portland Area
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Emily is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Emily
Cat Sitting in Portland, ME
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy the interactions with the cats and making sure they receive the stimulation, love and care they truly deserve.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have one older cat named Ivy. She’s about 14 years old. I got her when she was around 1 year old from my sister when she moved. She’s a sweet little tux cat who enjoys eating dinner with me.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I would sit on the floor in the same room as the cat and have him or her get used to my sent and presence. If there’s a favorite toy or item he or she finds comfort in I would make sure that’s in the room. I would not force him or her to come out of their hiding spot if that’s where they are residing. I would make sure they have food and water and see if they are willing to eat before I leave.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Emily is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Nick
March 30, 2026
This was our first experience with Meowtel, and we were thrilled how smoothly everything went. Emily was terrific! Excellent communication, clearly understands cats (ours were very wary after our recent move), arrived promptly and shared pictures and comments daily.
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Hillary
August 3, 2026
Emily was so great! It was our first time leaving our very shy cat with a sitter which was not easy. Emily was caring and patient - even got him to come out and rub his head on her!! We are beyond happy to have found such a great sitter!
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Gregg
July 11, 2026
Emily did a great job taking care of our cat while we traveled overseas. She communicated how things were going every day, fed and played with our kitty, and met with us before we left. Nothing but good things to say.
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Marc
September 15, 2025
She was great! We appreciated her coming by to meet us and our cats before the actual visit and then sending us photos and comments during the actual visit. We look forward to using her again!
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Lisa
July 5, 2026
My reservation with Emily was perfect...as always. She responded to my request immediately and each day, sent me a picture and message regarding my 2 cats. I always have peace of mind when Emily cares for them.
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Brenda
May 25, 2026
Emily did a great job. She fed and watered the cats right on time each day. She sent pictures too!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Emily's is 35%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Emily's holiday surcharge is 35%.
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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Portland cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $26.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Nick
March 30, 2026
This was our first experience with Meowtel, and we were thrilled how smoothly everything went. Emily was terrific! Excellent communication, clearly understands cats (ours were very wary after our recent move), arrived promptly and shared pictures and comments daily.
Hillary
August 3, 2026
Emily was so great! It was our first time leaving our very shy cat with a sitter which was not easy. Emily was caring and patient - even got him to come out and rub his head on her!! We are beyond happy to have found such a great sitter!
Gregg
July 11, 2026
Emily did a great job taking care of our cat while we traveled overseas. She communicated how things were going every day, fed and played with our kitty, and met with us before we left. Nothing but good things to say.
Marc
September 15, 2025
She was great! We appreciated her coming by to meet us and our cats before the actual visit and then sending us photos and comments during the actual visit. We look forward to using her again!
Lisa
July 5, 2026
My reservation with Emily was perfect...as always. She responded to my request immediately and each day, sent me a picture and message regarding my 2 cats. I always have peace of mind when Emily cares for them.
Brenda
May 25, 2026
Emily did a great job. She fed and watered the cats right on time each day. She sent pictures too!
Cooper
This month
Emily was very responsive and thorough in her daily notes w images of my cat. Very easy to work with.
Jennifer
This week
Emily was an excellent caregiver to our two kitties. She kept us updated on how they were and shared photos. She did everything we asked for - we will definitely hire Emily again!
Gail
August 31, 2025
Gentle aloof Mira Lu was cared for by a cat loving expert who recognized Mira Lu’s need to lead the encounters to be comfortable. The proof of that was that Mira Lu allowed Emily to brush her! The proof was recognized when we came home to a relaxed kitty without matts ready to give much love!
Response from Emily
Hi Gail, Thanks so much for the kind words! Mira Lu was the one who led the way in our interactions. She was so sweet and gentle. I’m happy she was excited to see you when you returned!
Sean
July 3, 2025
Emily was a great Cat Sitter! She sent daily updates, clearly took the time with Bianca that was necessary for Bianca to feel comfortable, and kept me in the loop of how things were going. I would definitely ask Emily to care for Bianca again and recommend her to others!
Response from Emily
Thanks so much for the positive review Sean! Bianca is such an amazing kitty and I had a blast taking care of her!
Aimee
November 11, 2025
Emily was great! We felt really comfortable leaving our two babies in her care. It was their first time staying home alone and Emily made sure they were not only fed & taken care of physically but also made sure they felt loved and safe while we were away.
Glendon
July 2, 2026
Emily was fantastic with my three kitties while I was away. She messaged daily with pictures and let me know how everyone was. Thanks for a stress-free experience!
Allie
April 16, 2026
Per usual, Emily did an amazing job taking care of our two kitties! She sends detailed updates, pictures, and truly has a way with cats. We recommend her to every cat parent we know!
Susie
This month
We love Emily, and more importantly our very precious cats love Emily. She makes things very easy and we feel very safe with her watching our little furballs in our house - happy to have her as our go-to!
Allison
July 1, 2026
Emily was great watching my cats! She followed all directions, was always on time and gave them lots of love & treats :)
Allie
May 28, 2026
Once again, Emily did a fabulous job taking care of our two cats! Timely updates, pictures, and our cats seemed relaxed and happy when we got home. She is the best and we highly recommend her!
Allie
January 19, 2026
Emily is the best! She took wonderful care of our two shy kitties - they even came out for her which is unheard of! She gave updates and pictures every day and was very communicative. We will absolutely book with Emily again, highly recommend!!
Diann
December 6, 2025
Emily was great . the litter box was clean and kitties were happy to be fed on time ! I feel very secure leaving my kitties in Emily’s care !
Katherine
June 10, 2026
Emily was great! Excellent communication, followed all instructions, and was sweet enough to bring a toy for our kitty! We would definitely book her again.
Catherine
September 4, 2025
Emily was wonderful, sent pictures every day and took great care of my cat
Allie
September 18, 2025
Emily was wonderful!! She did an amazing job taking care of our two shy kitties. She was very communicative and went above and beyond to make sure they and the house were well taken care of. Highly recommend Emily!!!
Diann
August 17, 2025
Emily was great , very good with my shy kitties ! Everything was spotless ! I highly recommend Emily !
Gabriel
August 4, 2025
super smooth. very friendly. thorough visits with picture updates each time. helped us out with extra visits when travel plans changed. 10/10
Morgan
July 25, 2025
Emily is great! She’s very thorough and thoughtful and send great photos of my kitties while we were away. The cats and I look forward to having her back for our next trip!
Response from Emily
Hi Morgan! Thanks for the review! Your cats are so much fun to take care of and I can’t wait to watch them again soon!
Callie
This month
Emily was incredible with my cats! She was patient and kind and very flexible with y heir needs.
Gabriel
September 8, 2025
excellent and attentive cat-sitting. Emily followed detailed instructions and sent updates with pictures after every visit. prompt responding to every message
Response from Emily
Thanks Gabriel! Both cats are fun to work with! Max always keeps me on my toes and Fizz is such sweetie. Always happy to sit for you!
Cooper
This week
Cooper
This week
Allie
This week
Emily is amazing!!! Highly recommend her!
Michaella
This week
Allie
This month
Ted
This month
Emily was great good communication .Thought of the cats needs
Nick
This month
Audrey
August 8, 2026
Emily is great with our cats. Highly recommend!
Lincoln
August 5, 2026
Lincoln
July 26, 2026
Emily did a phenomenal job! I'm so appreciative. I came home to two very happy cats :)
Melanie
July 26, 2026
Nick
July 23, 2026
Taylor
July 6, 2026
Brenda
July 5, 2026
Nick
June 25, 2026
Nick
June 7, 2026
Nick
May 26, 2026
Morgan
May 26, 2026
Diann
May 24, 2026
Jacqueline
May 19, 2026
Emily was easy to communicate with and very understanding of my cat's specific needs.
Nick
May 11, 2026
Emily did a great job last time, and we were able to get her to come back for this job. Super cat sitter!
Nick
April 30, 2026
Allie
April 25, 2026
Emily is amazing!! We feel so lucky to have found her and highly recommend!
Response from Emily
Thanks Allie!
Catherine
March 10, 2026
Lisa
March 10, 2026
Bryce
January 17, 2026
Emily is the best! She went above and beyond to take care of Goose, and helped put my mind at ease while away on a work trip. Look nowhere else- go with Emily!
Response from Emily
Thank you Bryce! It was great working for you and little Goose! She’s such a good kitty!
Carrie
December 20, 2025
Diann
November 24, 2025
Marc
November 18, 2025
Terrific, thoughtful and conscientious cat-sitter! Will continue to use!
Stephanie
October 19, 2025
Bérénice
September 19, 2025
Bérénice
September 15, 2025
Morgan
September 3, 2025
Bérénice
September 2, 2025
Diann
August 24, 2025
thank you Emily ! Everything was on time and clean . Made my evening away stress free knowing my kitties were in good hands .
Response from Emily
Hi Diann! Thank you for the kind words! Both Amelia and Ziggy are kind and sweet. It’s always a joy to come over and cat sit for you!
Gabriel
August 4, 2025
excellent cat sitter. very good communication. excellent updates on each visit with pics
Lisa
July 29, 2025
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July 27, 2025
Lisa
July 23, 2025
Lisa
July 23, 2025
Reserving wirh Emily is awesome! This was her 2nd visit and i think my kitties really warmed up to her. It helps me really relax and enjoy my time away knowing the kitties are well cared for.
Response from Emily
Hi Lisa, thank you for the kind words! Both Hazel and Cashew are amazing kitties that are full of energy! I enjoy watching them for you.
Lisa
July 20, 2025
Desaire
May 27, 2025
Emily effectively precents calm and relaxed approach, and she has no problem spending time to ensure their cats are healthy and well cared for.
Meowtel
May 27, 2025
Emily is a background-checked cat sitter in the Portland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.