I'm Kate
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kate is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Kate
Cat Sitting in Portland, OR
During my visits, I stick closely to your routine to keep things familiar and stress-free. I'm very mindful of separation anxiety. The trick is to meet them where they are with patience and compas... As a lifelong cat lover, I understand that every fur baby is special. Whether I'm caring for a curious kitten, a shy senior, or a sassy teen, I take a gentle, intuitive approach - giving each cat the space and attention they need to feel safe and happy.
During my visits, I stick closely to your routine to keep things familiar and stress-free. I'm very mindful of separation anxiety. The trick is to meet them where they are with patience and compassion. Also, separation anxiety goes both ways, so you can trust that I'll be giving you thoughtful and detailed updates.
✨️ Special Note: Clients who book 60 minutes - or more - per day (e.g., two 45 minute sessions for a.m. and p.m.) automatically gain entry into my SPOILED CATS CLUB. This top-tier membership includes gifts and specialized enrichment activities designed to combat boredom, engage their senses, and stimulate their intelligence. ✨️
Learn More About Kate
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I started catsitting for Meowtel in March 2025 after I was laid off from a corporate job. I had a feeling I'd enjoy it given that I am a shameless cat nerd, but I wasn't expecting to feel this level of fulfillment. I am not someone who is out to make a quick buck and simply show up, scoop a litter box, open a can of food, and leave. I take catsitting as seriously (if not more seriously) than any other position I've held throughout my career. My repeat clients will tell you how emotionally invested I become, especially when caring for senior or special needs cats. Rest assured, I will continue putting my all into catsitting for as long as I have the time, availability, and clientele.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two adult cats named Liberace (Siamese) and Elvira (domestic black short hair). Liberace is my needy boy who has to be by my side at all times. Elvira is my sassy, independent girlie who has both Liberace & myself wrapped around her little toe bean. They are my whole world! 🩷
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I was a Meowtel client for a couple years before I became a sitter. I can tell you firsthand that you should find someone you (and your cats) like and trust, and stick with them. Cats thrive on familiarity, so I've had the same Meowtel sitter for my two spoiled cats for as long as I've been using Meowtel. Look for a sitter who truly understands that cats need both respect and routine. A great sitter will be patient, attentive, and willing to adapt to your cat's needs. Always trust your instincts. You want someone who will treat your cat with the same care and love you do. Never settle for less! What sets me apart? I genuinely love bonding with every single cat I meet - no matter how standoffish they may be at first. We have to earn their trust and respect, and I take that task very seriously.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I like to start by having you show me where their food, litter box, pet carrier, and favorite hiding spots are. Doing these activities first gives your cat enough time to observe me interacting with you and become familiar with my voice and demeanor. THEN, I will be ready for an introduction. Handing me a treat to give to them helps establish a positive association. 😉 I've found it's better to schedule the meet-and-greet within a week of the first session so the cats will have an easier time remembering me. Lastly, I like to do a quick trial run with the spare key or door code to ensure I can get in and out with no issues. PS: I always wear a mask during the meet-and-greets as a courtesy so that I don't accidentally pass along a virus before your vacation. It's ok if you don't wear one. 😷👍
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
It's super important for cat parents to be careful about who they put down as their emergency contact. It should NOT be someone who will be traveling with you or who lives far away. Choose someone local (ideally with a spare key or access to your door code.) This will be the person I contact if I've been incapacitated (e.g., hospitalized with a serious injury that renders it impossible for me to make it to a session.) This will also be the person I contact if your cat has a health emergency and I'm unable to reach you.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
This is my specialty. I give them plenty of space and let them set the pace for every interaction. I've found that it helps to get down to their vantage point (meaning sit or lie down on the floor) and not make direct eye contact initially. If you watch their body language closely and make it clear that they're in charge and you are not a threat, they'll gradually warm up to you. In other words, anxious cats will look for cues from us that we are yielding control and letting them take the dominant role.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kate is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Julianne
January 13, 2026
Kate is a cat sitting superstar! I am a very anxious cat mom who hasn’t left her babies alone in five years. I have never worked with Kate before, but her wonderful reviews said a lot about her. During the meet and greet, she was incredibly attentive to the instructions I was giving about the cats. She took notes without me asking her to, and she took photos of the cats every day she visited. Her check-ins with me were complete and comforting, and she was very dependable. She did everything I asked for perfectly, and she was on top of the little things I missed. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again and would highly recommend her to any loving cat parent. She is a gold star sitter by far!
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Nicole And Matthew
November 1, 2025
Kate was absolutely incredible!! This was our first time leaving our three cats since we got them as kittens, so we were very nervous. Kate was so so sweet and so communicative. Even our most nervous little guy loved her by the end of the week!! Kate did such a good job handling everything these little velociraptors threw at her—and man did they really try to make life difficult while we were gone… from finding a way to turn on the fireplace to breaking one of their plates, they really put her through the ringer. Kate was so sweet and so kind through it all, and so so patient with our mischievous little babies. The enrichment activities she did with them were so sweet, and they were all so happy and healthy when we got home!! Kate made our trip so much less stressful. We truly can’t thank her enough!
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Jackie
October 10, 2025
Kate is an absolute gem! My cat hasn't responded well to cat sitters in the past and Kate went above and beyond to make sure my cat and I felt comfortable. It made my trip so much easier knowing my cat was happy and healthy while I was gone.
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Tammy
September 29, 2025
Inviting someone into your home to care for your pets is always a stressful endeavor but Kate’s gentle loving personality completely erased all fear (for both us humans and our furry guys). Kate won us all over during our initial meet and greet visit and it just got better from there. She sent us daily updates with the cutest photos of her and our kitties enjoying each other’s company. She is fastidious about monitoring things like eating habits and litter box usage and reports what she is observing. Most importantly she loves with all of her heart. We will continue to reach out to Kate whenever we travel and most highly recommend her to anyone else in need of a cat sitter.
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Corey
August 30, 2025
Kate is a gem of a cat sitter! she sent daily updates, with pictures and paid attention to the changes with my cat during my absence, like my cat not eating as much. 10 out 10 will rehire!
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Gautam
December 19, 2025
This was our first time ever having a cat sitter for our ~9 month old cat, and Kate was fantastic! The photos from the visits provided a ton of peace of mind, and she was clearly thoughtful about the whole process, from meet and greet to the last visit!
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Drop in visits rates
Kate's is 50%
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
Kate's holiday surcharge is 50%.
Drop in visits rates
Kate's is 20%
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
Kate's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 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 $30.00. 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
Julianne
January 13, 2026
Kate is a cat sitting superstar! I am a very anxious cat mom who hasn’t left her babies alone in five years. I have never worked with Kate before, but her wonderful reviews said a lot about her. During the meet and greet, she was incredibly attentive to the instructions I was giving about the cats. She took notes without me asking her to, and she took photos of the cats every day she visited. Her check-ins with me were complete and comforting, and she was very dependable. She did everything I asked for perfectly, and she was on top of the little things I missed. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again and would highly recommend her to any loving cat parent. She is a gold star sitter by far!
Nicole And Matthew
November 1, 2025
Kate was absolutely incredible!! This was our first time leaving our three cats since we got them as kittens, so we were very nervous. Kate was so so sweet and so communicative. Even our most nervous little guy loved her by the end of the week!! Kate did such a good job handling everything these little velociraptors threw at her—and man did they really try to make life difficult while we were gone… from finding a way to turn on the fireplace to breaking one of their plates, they really put her through the ringer. Kate was so sweet and so kind through it all, and so so patient with our mischievous little babies. The enrichment activities she did with them were so sweet, and they were all so happy and healthy when we got home!! Kate made our trip so much less stressful. We truly can’t thank her enough!
Jackie
October 10, 2025
Kate is an absolute gem! My cat hasn't responded well to cat sitters in the past and Kate went above and beyond to make sure my cat and I felt comfortable. It made my trip so much easier knowing my cat was happy and healthy while I was gone.
Tammy
September 29, 2025
Inviting someone into your home to care for your pets is always a stressful endeavor but Kate’s gentle loving personality completely erased all fear (for both us humans and our furry guys). Kate won us all over during our initial meet and greet visit and it just got better from there. She sent us daily updates with the cutest photos of her and our kitties enjoying each other’s company. She is fastidious about monitoring things like eating habits and litter box usage and reports what she is observing. Most importantly she loves with all of her heart. We will continue to reach out to Kate whenever we travel and most highly recommend her to anyone else in need of a cat sitter.
Corey
August 30, 2025
Kate is a gem of a cat sitter! she sent daily updates, with pictures and paid attention to the changes with my cat during my absence, like my cat not eating as much. 10 out 10 will rehire!
Gautam
December 19, 2025
This was our first time ever having a cat sitter for our ~9 month old cat, and Kate was fantastic! The photos from the visits provided a ton of peace of mind, and she was clearly thoughtful about the whole process, from meet and greet to the last visit!
Jessica
August 11, 2025
What an absolutely wonderful experience! Kate came over the day before our trip to get a rundown of the cats' routine, and played with them to get them comfortable with her. While we were away we received multiple adorable pictures of the cats- they very obviously enjoyed her company, eating and drinking well the whole time we were gone. We came home to everything clean, food dishes full, fresh water in the moving cat fountains, two very happy cats- and she even left a little gift bag with toys for them! Kate will always be my first choice as a cat sitter, and I would happily recommend her to anyone. 5 stars.
Isabelle
July 14, 2025
Kate was very gentle and attentive to my kitties! They are on a high-maintenance side with medical issues and shyness and a lengthy care instruction but Kate handled it very well. She was generous with her care, communicative with me about any issues with the kitties, followed my instruction carefully, and left the house spotless. Definitely recommending Kate and would love to have her care again for my kitties.
Duncan
May 18, 2025
Cat whisperer is too quiet a term to describe Kate's feline fostering skills. Cat lyricist or cat public speaker is more like it. My cat doesn't warm up to anyone easily - a true cold and furry shoulder on her. Kate had her thawing by the third visit and used the ice for drinks while spilling the tea on the neighborhood street cats. And don't get me started with all the professional cat pictures that look better than my LinkedIn profile. Every update was top tier. My cat was in the best of hands. And now she'll want to go visit Kate even when I'm home. 10 paws up. Would hire again!
Yulia
June 1, 2025
Kate is a fantastic caretaker for furbabies. She was very attentive and kind, and was very detailed in her reports. I felt very confident that my kitty was well taken care of, and will definitely reach out to her again when I need a catsitter. Thank you! 🙏
Brittany
September 10, 2025
Kate is amazing as always! She provides great communication, update with pics, and she goes above and beyond with our cats! she even built a fort for them!
Shirley A
June 3, 2025
I’ve never used an online pet-sitting website. Kate was outstanding in every way—friendly, thorough, responsive, generous, and trustworthy ! My cat is shy and she won his trust and love! I highly recommend Kate and appreciate her kind and loving care of my darling kitty!
Nicole
May 23, 2025
Kate was very communicative, kind and sent lots of cute photos/videos and updates. Felt very comfortable leaving my kitty under her care.
Deborah
January 24, 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Kate, she made our shy cat feel very comfortable and it was reassuring to us that she was in good hands with Kate! We would highly recommend her and will be working with her again in the future!
Jessica
September 3, 2025
Trusting Kate with the cats gives me such peace of mind! They're always treated with care and love, and I'm happy to be a repeat client. You should book her!!
Brittany
September 5, 2025
Kate is amazing. I always know my little guys are in good hands when she is taking care of them. She is intentional, sends great updates and pics, and is very reliable.
Sue
May 14, 2025
Kate was absolutely fantastic with my cats! She was super thorough during the meet-and-greet, asking all the right questions to ensure she knew exactly what they needed. Plus, she sent me adorable pictures of them each day I was away. I can’t recommend her enough for your pet-sitting needs—she truly knows how to take care of furry friends!
Michelle
September 19, 2025
What an absolutely wonderful experience having Kate pet sit for my cat. She was incredibly kind and professional, and sent very thoughtful updates. 10/10 would hire her again. Amazing.
Sue
August 21, 2025
Kate is absolutely fantastic at taking care of my cats while I’m away! She always sends the sweetest pictures and updates, which makes me feel so much better. I really trust her, knowing my furry friends are in such good hands when they're with her!
Maddy
April 29, 2025
Kate was wonderful! Bruce Wayne really came out of his shell with her and she was fantastic with making sure he had everything he needed.
Brittany
May 29, 2025
Kate was absolutely amazing! She was so sweet with our two little boys. She sent great pics and was communicative about how our cats were doing throughout the day. We would 100% ask her to take care of our cats anytime!
Steve
May 4, 2026
Michelle
April 2, 2026
best cat sitter ever!
Kate
March 30, 2026
Great care for our kitties!
Michelle
March 3, 2026
amazing cat sitter
Deborah
February 23, 2026
Laura
February 21, 2026
Laura
February 10, 2026
Laura
February 1, 2026
Laura
January 19, 2026
Laura
January 10, 2026
Laura
December 23, 2025
Aaron
November 27, 2025
Michelle
November 7, 2025
Kelsey
October 27, 2025
Laura
October 26, 2025
Matthew
October 6, 2025
Steve
September 30, 2025
Laura
September 8, 2025
Sue
September 5, 2025
Sue
August 23, 2025
Sue
June 22, 2025
Brittany
May 27, 2025
Laura
May 11, 2025
Kate was so kind and generous with her care and attentiveness with Luna.
Jessica
April 11, 2025
Kate is a compassionate, responsible, and dedicated cat owner and caregiver, with two beautiful and well-loved cats of her own. She knows how to work with both my very shy cat and my attention loving cat, and understands that when their people are out of town, BOTH of the kitties need affection just as much as they need food and water. She visits with them and gives them their scritches, and puts my mind at ease by sending me multiple pictures of them every visit- usually sitting either on her lap or curled up next to her. She's fabulous!
Janet
April 11, 2025
Kate absolutely loves cats!!! She loves her own cats and she loved my cats too.
Meowtel
April 11, 2025
Kate is a background-checked cat sitter in the Portland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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