
I'm James
A cat sitter in Portland, OR
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I'm James | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR


James's Reviews
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Mike
We always reserve James when we need a pet sitter. We can rely on him to take excellent care of our pets. Updates with pictures are always appreciated.
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Holly
I never needed a pet sitter before and I was very nervous to leave my 14 year old widowed kitty alone during my trip. Ellie lost her lifelong kitty partner a couple of months ago and I had no idea how she would be without me. It took over a week of persistence for her to even slightly warm up to James, but by the time I returned, he had gotten her to trust him enough to approach him. As far as I am concerned, he was successful and I came home to a healthy little lady who was shy around me for a bit as well. James was great and I couldn’t be happier with his kitty care.
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Mike
Excellent communication throughout. Impeccable and dedicated care for our cats. James is reliable, trustworthy, and knows cats.
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Rachel
Second time having James watch our cat for us. He does a great job and makes us feel better about leaving our kitty.
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Jennifer
James was so kind and gentle with my elderly kitty. She is shy and a bit reserved but after the first day, it was clear she had a bond with and trusted James. He administered her meds without issue and was really great at communicating with us. We will book him again for all our future travel. Highly recommended!!
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Elizabeth
James did an excellent job playing with my hyper cat and being a steady comfort for my sheer cat. He did a really great job.
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Christine
James was awesome and did very well bringing my shy kitty out of his shell. He is a great communicator and sends lots of pictures :)
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Kelly
We had to find a cat sitter last minute for the holidays and we are glad we were able to book James. To start off, he was on time and thorough during his meet and greet. James was really good with our kitties while we were gone. He sent a ton of pictures/videos and his updates were extremely detailed. He not only sent updates on our cats and what he was able to accomplish during his visit, but also what his goal/focus was for each visit. He followed our instructions and once something came up, he figured it out and didn’t need any help from us. It was relieving to know that our kitties were in good hands. He is so much of a cat whisperer that he even got our scaredy-cat to eat while we were gone, which is unheard of. Will definitely book James again when we need a cat sitter!
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Sarah
James was flexible with my last minute scheduling and was able to come by and meet my cats ahead of my trip. I was able to get some energy out of my cat and ensure things were still safe at home as I finished up my weekend trip.
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Meghann
James was attentive and kind to my sometimes feisty feline 😼. It felt great knowing my kitty was being cared for so well while I was away!
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Noreen
James is great! always checks in before the trip, confirms any details, and asks for clarity when needed. Lets me know when he’s on his way, when he gets there, and when he leaves. Sends photos and videos, summarizes how the visit went, etc. Great communication! Definitely recommend.
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Makenzie
James is phenomenal! my cat is very shy to new people and James put the work and time in and my car Vader felt comfortable and trusted him. Now my shy sweet boy has a new bestie and I’m so thankful! He is the best!
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Luis
James was a great sitter, very friendly and reliable. We are new to the site and needed a cat sitter over the holidays, James was available and upon meeting him felt it would work out perfectly. He was very accommodating to our last minute travel updates and provided great communication and updates during each house visit. Thank you James!
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Amber
James comes highly recommended by me and the kitties! He was flexible when weather botched and rearranged our travel plans and he rolled with it and was able to accommodate new dates. We had James come 2x a day to care for our 4 kitties and he always gave detailed notes of in/out times and the food/litter and cat status. He made friends with one of the shy kitties and would send much appreciated photos and videos of the cats at every visit. We felt the babies were in excellent hands and will definitely be using James again next time we travel! :)
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Kyle
James was fantastic. He bonded with our kitty, Joey, and took great care of him while we were out of town. He was great about letting us know each time he visited and sent pictures showing our kitty so we wouldn't worry.
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Noreen
James was wonderful! One of my cats requires daily medicine and he was great with the difficulties that come with that. We loved all the photo and video updates! Will definitely hire again!
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Kimberly
Janlmes was great with our kitties! We really appreciate him. He is very attentive and communicative. We also loved the cute videos and pictures he sent!
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Ross
Thanksgiving sit! A miracle! Professional and easy to work with!
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Ross
Awesome sitter! Easy to work with and professional!
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Todd
James is a cat whisperer. At the meet and great he saw my scaredy girl cat but did not approach her. instead he sat on the floor 10 feet away facing slightly away from her and spoke to her in a low voice for awhile, then sat quietly breathing deeply with long blinks. Jackie forgot all about running away and wanted to know more. She's never responded to anyone but me like that before.
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Colin
James was amazing! He made it so easy to arrange care for my little demon while I was away. Meeting him was a breeze and I really appreciated his detailed updates. Would book again.
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Ross
Took my reservation during Thanksgiving! Great experience, professional help!
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James' Service Area & Rates
- Free Meet & Greets
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Drop-in visits to your home
- $24.00 / 20min $38.00 / 45min $48.00 / 60min
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Overnight stays
$65.00 / Overnight stays in your home - James' Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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James's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
Transportation
- Bike
- Car
- Ground
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 & Satisfaction Guarantee
We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy 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 to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.
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 $28.00. 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. Meowtel sitters 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 Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes 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 comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.
