I'm August
A cat sitter in Portland, OR
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I'm August | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR
Hi fellow feline-loving friends! My name is August (they/them) 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 and welcome to my cat-sitting page. I’m honored that you’re considering me to care for one of the most important members of your family. Please read below to learn more about me and the services I offer! About Me I am a highly attuned, cat obsessed, professional full-time cat sitter. I live in Portland with my two 15-year-old kitties who are my world. I’ve had them both since kittenhood, and they are still going strong! Karley is my cuddly tortoiseshell calico who has kidney disease and asthma (she takes daily oral meds and uses an inhaler). Blake is my talkative tuxedo who loves to perch on my lap — she’s doing that as I write this! I’ve been working with cats since 2012 and have been a full-time cat sitter for over four years. My earliest memory is meeting a stray cat who jumped into our backyard, and from that moment on, I’ve had an unwavering love for cats. My dream was to work with them professionally, and for the early part of my adult life, I pursued veterinary medicine. To prepare for vet school, I worked as a veterinary technician at an emergency animal hospital, as the lead caretaker for a neonatal kitten program at a rescue, and at a busy cat boarding hotel. Any free time I had, I spent volunteering at local shelters, practicing Trap-Neuter-Return for the feral cats in my community, and fostering senior cats and kittens. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Biology and even attended a semester of veterinary school before realizing that my high sensitivity and intuition weren’t suited for the high-stress, emotionally intense environment of clinical veterinary work. Witnessing animal suffering daily took a toll on me. That’s when I rediscovered my love for cat sitting. It allowed me to use my medical knowledge while providing compassionate care in a calm, loving environment that’s much less stressful for the cats, too. I now focus on providing exceptional in-home care, especially for cats with special needs, medical conditions, or anxiety. This is not a side gig, it’s my career and passion. Types of Cats I’m Experienced With I’m confident and comfortable caring for: ⚡️ High-anxiety cats who require behavioral understanding and possibly medication 💉 Diabetic cats needing insulin injections 💨 Cats with asthma who use daily inhalers 💧 Cats with kidney disease needing subcutaneous fluids and oral meds 🐱 Breed-specific care for Sphynx, Persian, and Bengal cats 🐈⬛ Seniors with mobility or health issues 🐈 Kittens and high-energy cats who need structured play 🐅 Shy or semi-feral cats who need patience and gentle energy And of course, if your kitty is healthy and low-mainten...
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August's Reviews
Saasha
August did a great job caring for my girl! She’s very scary at first and August had her warm up pretty quickly by being patient. I appreciated the photos each visit. Would recommend :) Thank you August!
Deanna
August did a FANTASTIC job for me and my Kitties. They provided prompt daily updates, with some of the best photos I've ever had taken of them. My usually on the shy-side-of-life felines opened up to them almost immediately. August had them playing and living their best lives. I think that's partly due to August's lovely, warm energy. I highly recommend August for your cat sitting needs.
Teresa
I can’t say enough nice things about August. I’ll be concise with a list of adjectives— professional, kind, calm, thorough, tidy, reassuring, and responsive. I feel safe and secure that our kitties are in good hands while we are away. The peace of mind we will have for our next trip after this experience with August will be invaluable.
Bryan
August is THE BEST! We were hesitant to travel until we found them. They took the best care of our two shy pandemic cats and allayed all our anxieties.
Angel
August is great, he's taken the time to win over my shy foster and is patient with my territorial old man. Highly recommend!
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August's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
- T-N-R
- Shelter Volunteer
- Vet Tech
Transportation
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
- Injections / Diabetic Management
- Subcutaneous Fluids
- 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
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.
