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I'm Kate

A cat sitter in Portland, OR

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I'm Kate | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

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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.

Kate's Reviews

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Communication
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Brittany

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.

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Jessica

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!!

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Corey

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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Sue

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!

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Jessica

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.

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Isabelle

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.

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July 14, 2025
Shirley A

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!

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June 3, 2025
Yulia

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! 🙏

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June 1, 2025
Brittany

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!

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May 29, 2025
Nicole

Kate was very communicative, kind and sent lots of cute photos/videos and updates. Felt very comfortable leaving my kitty under her care.

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May 23, 2025
Duncan

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!

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May 18, 2025
Sue

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!

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May 14, 2025
Laura

Kate was so kind and generous with her care and attentiveness with Luna.

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May 11, 2025
Maddy

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.

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April 29, 2025
Meowtel

Kate is a background-checked cat sitter in the Portland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

April 11, 2025
Jessica

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!

April 11, 2025
Janet

Kate absolutely loves cats!!! She loves her own cats and she loved my cats too.

April 11, 2025
Sue

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Brittany

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May 27, 2025

Kate's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $40.50 / 45min $56.50 / 60min
  • Kate's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Kate's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $45.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
  • Kate's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Kate's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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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 $27.00. 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.

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