Amy The Cat Whisperer
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Repeat clients: 28
Response time: 25 min
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I'm Amy

A cat sitter in Portland, OR

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
85 REVIEWS

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Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Amy | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

I first fell in love with a cat at 8 years old. He was a family friend named Zorro and for some reason he decided to follow all of my instructions to jump on and off of things, I guess because he liked my reactions, because he did not do this for anyone else. Cats. I have loved many many cats since, and my friends can tell you about all of them in excruciating detail. If you're wondering, none of my other cat friends reliably (or sometimes ever) follow my instructions, but they are all perfect. I started cat sitting about 10 years ago, first for friends and friends of friends, and later moving on to a more app-based lifestyle. I've cared for kittens, senior kitties with special medical needs, cuddle buddies, cat-letes who require regular wand toy exercise, very shy kitties who want to come out of their shells and be besties, and very shy kitties who prefer their space. My medication experience includes betray...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I just love getting to know so many different cats! I love all of my cat friends. They are silly kids and reliably make me laugh. And the cuteness! They all deserve the best and it makes me feel good to give it to them. My favorite is when I earn the trust of a shy kitty because the trust of a cat is special - they don't give it to just anyone, and sometimes it can take a long time to earn. And the reward is so soft, both literally and metaphorically.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Oh great, an opportunity to tell you more about Bumblebee! Like I said earlier, Bumblebee refuses to let me have other cats. She hates other cats so much she literally throws herself against the window when she sees one outside. And then I have to pick her up and remove her from the Situation so she doesn't hurt herself, and she yowls and hisses but doesn't even attack me a little bit, even though she hates being picked up. That's what a good girl she is. Another thing she refuses to do is pay rent. I love her so much.

Amy's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Natalie

Amy is a fantastic cat sitter! Each of my 4 cats (13, 7 and a pair of kittens) got the individual attention they wanted and she took care of all their needs perfectly. Even my shy/wary kitten got over his stranger danger right away with Amy. She sent photos, videos and updates every day and I felt confident my cats were in excellent hands while I was away for the week!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 25, 2024
David

Purrfect as usual! I've had to travel out of state several times recently to help care for my parents. After just moving into an apartment with my kitty Lily, I was nervous about leaving her with a stranger and I didn't know anyone close by who could help. Meowtel and Amy were just what I needed! Lily warmed up to Amy right away. While I was gone I got wonderful updates every day, with sweet photos and videos of my kitty eating, playing, getting groomed or just looking relaxed. Amy sent funny notes about Lily's extreme cuteness. I felt like my cat was not just being well cared for, but also loved. When I come home I'm greeted by my sweet girl like she missed me but not TOO much. I don't get the cold shoulder or death stare I've had after past trips. The litter boxes were clean, no messes on the floor, full clean water fountain. Amy even retrieved my Amazon package that came while I was gone, and left it inside for me. I've had zero problems with the Meowtel service, and I can't say enough how great Amy has been.

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 25, 2024
Astarah

Amy is Amazing! Charlie just loves her! He is a shy kitty with most people and he remembered her from the last time she was with him several moths ago and all his shyness evaporated. Thank you Amy. We will be calling again!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 17, 2024
David

My reservation with Meowtel went perfectly. I had to leave town on short notice just before Labor Day. I was so relieved that my previous sitter Amy was available again. My kitty loves Amy...and vice versa. The daily updates warmed my heart and calmed my anxiety, knowing that Lily was not only being fed and cared for, but loved too. That allowed me to focus on helping my family through an emergency 1,000 miles away. I come back to find my apartment as I left it and my cat happy to see me but not frantic or stressed by my absence...none of the cold shoulder greetings I've had after other trips. Amy is a photo wizard too and captured some great photos and videos of Lily while I was gone...we joked about how photogenic Lily is. Amy also went above and beyond. She checked that my windows were shut prior to a pressure-washing of the building exterior. She checked for package deliveries for me. I expect to be traveling a lot in coming months, and it's a huge relief to know that this service is available to help with my top priority.

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 10, 2024
Willow

Amy is the first cat sitter I have ever hired. I’m so grateful to have had someone so experienced & passionate about what they do for my BB’s first sitter. She put me at ease with her detailed updates, pictures & videos because it was clear in them that she notices all the little things & brings an energy that my lil guy very much appreciates. Most definitely will be reaching out for Amy’s services again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 8, 2024
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Amy's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $33.00. 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.

Amy The Cat Whisperer
5.00 • 85 reviewsFrom $37.00