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I'm Kat
Cat Sitting in Eugene, OR
I'm Kat, and I love spending time with cats so much that I decided to do it for a living! I currently have four of my own, and I volunteer as a foster parent for a local cat rescue.
I know how stressful it can be to trust a stranger with your cats, and I love having the opportunity to help my clients have peace of mind so they can enjoy their trips without worrying about how things are going at home. I always provide multiple pictures and videos as well as a detailed account of how each visit goes, so you can feel comfortable knowing your kitties are in good hands.
I’ve had multiple cats with medical issues, so I am experienced giving medication to non-aggressive cats orally, topically, and via injection if the cat is used to them.
I’ve always gravitated toward cats, and I love how you have to earn their trust and respect... 10% discount for new clients (applied automatically)!
I'm Kat, and I love spending time with cats so much that I decided to do it for a living! I currently have four of my own, and I volunteer as a foster parent for a local cat rescue.
I know how stressful it can be to trust a stranger with your cats, and I love having the opportunity to help my clients have peace of mind so they can enjoy their trips without worrying about how things are going at home. I always provide multiple pictures and videos as well as a detailed account of how each visit goes, so you can feel comfortable knowing your kitties are in good hands.
I’ve had multiple cats with medical issues, so I am experienced giving medication to non-aggressive cats orally, topically, and via injection if the cat is used to them.
I’ve always gravitated toward cats, and I love how you have to earn their trust and respect. Behaviorally, my approach is research-based, using shaping and positive reinforcement to help cats be happy and get their needs met in ways that are acceptable to humans. A big part of cat stress relief is playtime that engages their natural prey cycle (hunt-catch-kill, eat-groom-sleep), and I have a bag of cat-approved toys I can bring during my visits upon request.
I have worked in Eugene as a high school teacher, ran my own consulting business (Feline Behavior Investigators), and as an accounting manager for a local software company. I'm a regular Jill of All Trades!
I am available for sits in the Eugene area; please see the map in my picture gallery for my approximate coverage area, which is about a 5 mile radius from the VRC. Meowtel has moved to a zip code-based service area, which unfortunately isn't accurate for less-urban areas like Eugene, so this is my work-around! I am generally available between 9-3 most days.
I’m highly respectful of other people‘s property, and treat their homes like I would my own. I am detail oriented, so don’t be surprised if I take copious notes during meet and greets. I'm fully vaccinated and happy to mask up!
I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your cats!
Learn More About Kat
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've been cat sitting full time since June 2022.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
In addition to building connections with cool cats, I love giving people peace of mind that their kitties will be well taken care of under my care. It can be stressful trusting a stranger with your cats and your home, and I aim to help my clients feel confident that their cats' needs will be met AND they'll get comprehensive updates and pictures after each visit. I also love the variety of getting to know different people, cats, and places, and maintaining my (often chaotic) calendar is actually really fun to me!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
We have 4 senior girls: Khaleesi, Jadzia, Saffron, & Sriracha. We usually have a rolling rotation of foster cats as well. At one point, we fostered a litter of 6 kittens, so we had TEN cats in our house! Jadzia is great at showing the new cats the ropes, but our other girls are merely tolerant of them.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Read profiles & reviews carefully to make sure you get the best fit for what your cats need. Ask lots of questions during the meet & greet once you select a sitter, and make sure you are clear about your expectations for visits. Although I take copious notes at meet & greets, I always appreciate a good checklist!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I ask questions before accepting a booking to make sure we are a good fit, and that we're clear on expectations for the timing & duties performed during visits. I created a template I fill out using the provided data in Meowtel about each cat, which I use as a guide during meet & greets to ensure I have all the info I need. I have clients walk me through their cats' routines & answer any questions or concerns they may have.
What is your favorite cat toy?
The Cat Dancer & Da Bird are the best wand toys, and you can't get much better than a small catnip rattle mouse for throwing! I have a bag full of fun toys I'm happy to bring to visits if my clients approve.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Shy cats are some of my favorites, and the rescues I volunteer with often give me the cats who need socialization, so I have tons of experience with them. I often softly narrate what I'm doing during visits so they can get used to my presence & voice, and I let them approach me instead of the other way around. Avoiding direct eye contact, I'll let them sniff me and decide whether or not they want to be pet. It's all about letting them go at their own pace!
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
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Christopher
This month
Would book again! Caring, attentive, and went above and beyond. We received daily videos and pictures, even received daily confirmation that one of our cats got their medicine.
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Kayla
October 12, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Kat! She's attentive and caring and takes excellent notes so she never misses a thing. Our cats love her. She works to engage them in meaningful play, she does all the care taking tasks like kitty litter, food etc. and she sends wonderful updates with pictures and video. We know we can always count on her to take care of our babies when we're away!
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Leslie
July 11, 2024
This was our first time using Kat and we were totally thrilled with her level of service and caring. She responded quickly to any messages we sent her. She went above and beyond in taking care of our boy Calvin who is a shy and skittish cat. Just one day after meeting our 2 cats in a pleasant and professional meet and greet, our old boy Burtrum, passed away, leaving Calvin as our now only cat. He has always had a companion and we were worried about leaving on our trip with him mourning his brother. Kat took the time to give him the love and attention that actually brought him out of his shell. We really appreciate the sympathy cards and flowers sent to us when she found out about our cat passing away. She sent timely updates about Calvin with lots of beautiful pictures and videos that we looked forward to getting each day. She really put us at ease. We were happy to see our boy doing so well in her care. Kat is awesome and is our “go to”, from now on for all our kitty sitting needs.
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Susan
July 28, 2025
Kat did a fantastic job sitting our kitties. We received daily updates along with pictures and videos. We would definitely hire her again!
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Travis
July 26, 2025
Kat was wonderful! She has a good cat sense and understanding of their body language, emotions, and needs. Our unfriendly cat was kept healthy and well under her care. She was even able to extend her service by another day as we managed flight cancellations and delays. Thank you Kat!
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Mary
July 1, 2025
Kat is such an incredible sitter for our fur babies. We love that she is so knowledgeable about feline behavior, she is a wonderful communicator, and she sends the sweetest pics/videos each day. She went above and beyond for us!
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Drop in visits rates
Kat's is 30%
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
Kat's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
Eugene cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Christopher
This month
Would book again! Caring, attentive, and went above and beyond. We received daily videos and pictures, even received daily confirmation that one of our cats got their medicine.
Kayla
October 12, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Kat! She's attentive and caring and takes excellent notes so she never misses a thing. Our cats love her. She works to engage them in meaningful play, she does all the care taking tasks like kitty litter, food etc. and she sends wonderful updates with pictures and video. We know we can always count on her to take care of our babies when we're away!
Leslie
July 11, 2024
This was our first time using Kat and we were totally thrilled with her level of service and caring. She responded quickly to any messages we sent her. She went above and beyond in taking care of our boy Calvin who is a shy and skittish cat. Just one day after meeting our 2 cats in a pleasant and professional meet and greet, our old boy Burtrum, passed away, leaving Calvin as our now only cat. He has always had a companion and we were worried about leaving on our trip with him mourning his brother. Kat took the time to give him the love and attention that actually brought him out of his shell. We really appreciate the sympathy cards and flowers sent to us when she found out about our cat passing away. She sent timely updates about Calvin with lots of beautiful pictures and videos that we looked forward to getting each day. She really put us at ease. We were happy to see our boy doing so well in her care. Kat is awesome and is our “go to”, from now on for all our kitty sitting needs.
Susan
July 28, 2025
Kat did a fantastic job sitting our kitties. We received daily updates along with pictures and videos. We would definitely hire her again!
Travis
July 26, 2025
Kat was wonderful! She has a good cat sense and understanding of their body language, emotions, and needs. Our unfriendly cat was kept healthy and well under her care. She was even able to extend her service by another day as we managed flight cancellations and delays. Thank you Kat!
Mary
July 1, 2025
Kat is such an incredible sitter for our fur babies. We love that she is so knowledgeable about feline behavior, she is a wonderful communicator, and she sends the sweetest pics/videos each day. She went above and beyond for us!
Tai Li
December 28, 2024
She is absolutley amazing! First time but not the last! Her initial consult visit was thorough and she got along instantly with my cats! she was super thorough with the photos and letting me know what's happening at the house. I also have to shout out trying to still play with my grumpy cat despite the fact she hid under the bed a lot! 🥰
Corrie
August 16, 2025
Kat always does such a wonderful job looking after the kitties. She is very patient with my moody senior guy which I really appreciate, and my sweeter gal just loves her :)
Kayla
January 12, 2026
I can't say enough good things about Kat! She has amazing attention to detail and I love working with her. She even got my little semi feral kitty to warm up to her. Kat is great with the kitties and they love her. She sends great photos and videos and I never feel like I'm missing anything important. She is amazing and if I had my easy, I would always choose her every time.
Corrie
April 23, 2025
Kat always does such a wonderful job looking after my kitties. My older boy has become quite grumpy with most people but she can always get him to accept some pets and playtime. My other kitty so far has never hidden from her as well! All the pictures and videos really help ease my mind when traveling and my husband even wants to print some of them out since they are so good :)
Sasha
March 13, 2025
Kat is the best cat sitter we had! My cats love Kat and when I come home they are always content and relaxed. Kat is really great with giving a paragraph about how cats are feeling and sending photos & videos with feeding & playtime, and she always go above and beyond to make kitties are happy and feel comfortable, while making sure that house stays mischief-free!
Isa
December 29, 2024
super easy and great communication! felt super at ease leaving the kitties with her. she gives great detailed updates as well as pictures! she takes super attentive notes during meet and greets and is very understanding about changes in travel plans and specific housing situations! would definitely rebook and recommend her to others!
Rachel
September 18, 2023
I was really apprehensive about going on a week long trip due to my kitty being a shy senior. My vet recommended looking into Meowtel, so after reading all of the reviews for sitters in my area I set up a reservation with Kat. From the very start of the meet and greet, I had a good feeling. Kat showed up on time and actually found my place, which sounds strange, but I live in an apartment complex where everything looks similar and that has been an issue for other things. My cat Willa is elderly, shy, and very particular about people. Kat was patient and moved at Willa's pace. By the end of the meet and greet, Willa actually let Kat pet her! During my trip, Kat sent me several pictures and videos each day, along with a description of how Willa was faring. This was especially important to me, since Willa was diagnosed with kidney disease immediately prior to my trip, and was/is still transitioning to a new diet. It was very clear from the videos that Willa enjoyed her interactions with Kat, which made it easier to relax on my trip. While it wasn't easy to be gone that long, I returned home last night to a happy, healthy, well cared for kitty. I will definitely be booking Kat next time I need a sitter.
Kayla
August 23, 2023
Kat is just amazing! She treated our senior kitties with such care and even gave medication to one of our older kitties with no trouble. She was an excellent communicator, taking pictures and responding very quickly. She even left a little kitty toy that one of my girls really loved. She was very nice and easy to work with. I can't recommend her enough. We will definitely be requesting her next time we're out of town.
Alex
March 18, 2025
Kat was fantastic! She provided in depth photos and I really felt like my cat was taken care of. Kat goes above and beyond and treats your cat with love and respect
Ellen
June 30, 2024
First time using Kat. She was extremely detail oriented, took notes on our meet and greet. She took fantastic photos and video of my kitty. Quick responses and great communication. I will definitely use her again.
Kayla
December 26, 2023
Kat is great with our older kitties. We've asked her not to search for our shy kitty as that stresses the kitty out and she has dobe as asked. Kat is also great at taking detailed directions and giving our eldest cat a pill each time. She's clean and kind and we love working with her.
Jessica
December 1, 2023
Kat is absolutely amazing! I had just gotten my cat Bo and he was shy and unsure about his new world, but Kat stepped in right away and introduced him to new toys and gave him space to be himself. I appreciate all of her lovely photos and videos and quick updates as soon as she arrives!
Vered
October 3, 2023
All of the Meowtel sitter I had were great but Kat was a whole other level! We got detailed updates, many photos and videos, and she gave each of our kitties the special attention they needed, and they warmed up to her immedietely. She is a true cat whisperer and clearly cares very much about the cats she is watching. Can’t wait to book her again in the future!
Susan
December 26, 2023
After meeting Kat, we felt very comfortable having her cat sit our two kitties, and she didn’t disappoint! She managed to connect with our somewhat skeptical kitty and engage our shy one, capturing their playful times with pictures and videos and sharing her daily experience through Meowtel chat. Thank you, Kat!
Carrie
August 27, 2023
The reservation went well, because I had three kittens we had to work together to get the perfect service in place. Kat and the Meowtel representative did an amazing job of putting in place exactly what my kittens needed. And Kat is a wonderful cat person, the family was able to warm up to her in record time, she is very detailed and covered all the bases +. Kat was able to discern my anxiety from being away from my kittens and she ramped up the pictures, which was wonderful. Ha Ha and here i thot i only needed a “they’re fine” while i was away, Kat was able to see thru that very quickly.
Cindy
May 28, 2023
Kat is an outstanding sitter. Great communication and updates with detail and images/video. She followed instructions to the letter and I returned to happy, non-stressed cats. Will definitely use her again.
Kurt
August 3, 2022
Kat is amazing! She took care of our cats for three days, and we couldn’t be more pleased. She provided daily reports with photos and videos. She played with the cats and learned about their quirks and preferences. She is a cat expert, and gave us tips to help with behaviors we’ve seen. We love Kat!
Kristin
October 23, 2025
Kat is the best cat sitter I have employed. I don't worry about how my cats are doing while I'm away. Her attention to detail and timely communication are appreciated.
Charles
February 2, 2024
Our first interaction with Kat was very pleasant, and we'd enjoy having her kitty sit for us the next time we're away. She's very responsive, communicates clearly, and is detail oriented so the house looked great when we returned. We recommend her highly!
Kayla
February 4, 2026
Kat took great care of my two senior cats. She sent pictures and videos and even brought her own cat toys to play with them. I highly recommend Kat!
Karin
August 18, 2022
Kat is such a genuinely kind person with so much knowledge, experience, and expertise working with cats. Mine are not the easiest to care for and Kat handled them with care and grace!
Kayla
March 9, 2025
I can't recommend Kat enough! She took great care of my two cats and sent daily updates with photos and videos. She even brought toys to get my elderly cats to play.
Rachel
May 11, 2024
This is the second time Kat has taken care of my elderly kitty. Willa is shy, but Kat takes the time to really connect with her.
Carrie
June 1, 2024
Reservation was made possible through Kat’s ability to be flexible.
Shauna
December 24, 2024
Kat was fabulous. Our kitty received much love, playtime, and treats. Everything was clean and tidy when we returned home. Highly recommend Kat!
Amy
April 9, 2024
Kat took such good care of my cats, playing with them and giving lots of snuggles and head scratches. She is a great cat photographer as well.
Kayla
March 26, 2023
Kat went above and beyond making sure my two cats were fed and happy! She sent daily updates with pictures and videos and even brought interactive toys to encourage them to play. I felt very relieved knowing my cats were so well taken care of while I was away.
Melanie
March 18, 2025
Kat is great with cats and goes above and beyond to make sure they’re taken care of while you’re away!
Mary
January 4, 2026
Alex
December 29, 2025
Kat provides excellent care, and sends fantastic updates and pictures.
Corrie
December 9, 2025
Another perfect experience with Kat! Wonderful pictures, videos, and care for my two senior kitties.
Corinne
December 8, 2025
Alex
November 30, 2025
Dominic
October 20, 2025
Dominic
September 4, 2025
Nicole
August 20, 2025
Dominic
August 20, 2025
Kayla
August 10, 2025
Travis
July 27, 2025
Dominic
July 20, 2025
Alex
June 25, 2025
Dominic
June 17, 2025
Dean
June 10, 2025
Kayla
May 26, 2025
Corrie
May 20, 2025
Kat has been such a great caretaker for my two kitties. The pictures pictures and videos she sends us are always so cute!
Kristin
May 19, 2025
Dominic
May 13, 2025
Corinne
May 9, 2025
Kristin
May 3, 2025
Mandy
April 20, 2025
Kayla
April 6, 2025
Amy
April 3, 2025
Kat has taken care of my cats multiple times. My kitties love her and she takes such good care of them.
Dominic
March 11, 2025
Corinne
February 8, 2025
Dominic
December 30, 2024
Nicole
December 29, 2024
Corrie
December 3, 2024
Kat did an excellent job with my two kitties. The plentiful photos and videos really helped ease my worries while traveling for a stressful exam.
Kayla
November 10, 2024
Kayla
November 4, 2024
Dominic
October 21, 2024
Kayla
October 1, 2024
Kat always takes such good care of my two cats. My cats love all the pets and playtime with her!
Dominic
September 29, 2024
Amy
September 16, 2024
Rachel
August 31, 2024
Jessica
August 22, 2024
Corinne
August 12, 2024
Amy
August 8, 2024
Dominic
July 22, 2024
Kurt
July 18, 2024
Kayla
July 15, 2024
Kat always takes great care of my two cats and sends me photos and videos!
Corinne
July 8, 2024
Marcella
July 2, 2024
Nicole
July 1, 2024
Kurt
June 30, 2024
Dominic
June 26, 2024
Amy
May 26, 2024
Dominic
April 22, 2024
Vicky
April 14, 2024
Kayla
April 5, 2024
We never have to worry with Kat, she always does an amazing job! It's such a relief to know our kitty is well taken care of. Kat is very kind and reliable and she goes above and beyond. I can't recommend her enough!
Dean
March 26, 2024
Sonja
March 5, 2024
Dominic
February 26, 2024
Kurt
February 12, 2024
Corinne
December 28, 2023
Corinne
October 15, 2023
Kayla
August 21, 2023
I always know my cats are well taken care of by Kat!
Dominic
April 18, 2023
The best pet sitter I have ever worked with. Gave my kitty tons of attention and play time. Left my home in pristine condition. Kept me constantly updated. Went above and beyond than what I expected. I am very impressed with her care for my pet
Amy
January 14, 2023
Kat was fantastic with my two cats. She sent photos and videos every day so I knew my cats were happy and playing.
Nicole
August 28, 2022
Kat did an amazing job with my cats when I was out of town for a few days. She did exactly what I wanted, and had excellent communication. She did beyond what I would expect from a cat sitter. I returned from my trip with happy, fed cats. I highly recommend Kat with your cats. I appreciated the videos, photos, and messages regarding my cats. I would love to have Kat sit for my cats again in the future!
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June 28, 2022
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