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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

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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Julianne

Julianne

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 13, 2026
Nicole And Matthew

Nicole And Matthew

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 1, 2025
Jackie

Jackie

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
October 10, 2025
Tammy

Tammy

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 29, 2025
Gautam

Gautam

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 19, 2025
Jessica

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 11, 2025
Isabelle

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 14, 2025
Duncan

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 18, 2025
Corey

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 30, 2025
Yulia

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! 🙏

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 1, 2025
Shirley A

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 3, 2025
Nicole

Nicole

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

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 23, 2025
Brittany

Brittany

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 10, 2025
Deborah

Deborah

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 24, 2026
Sue

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 14, 2025
Jessica

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!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2025
Maddy

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 29, 2025
Brittany

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 5, 2025
Michelle

Michelle

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 19, 2025
Sue

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 21, 2025
Brittany

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 29, 2025
Michelle

Michelle

amazing cat sitter

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Deborah

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Laura

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Laura

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Laura

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February 1, 2026
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Laura

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January 19, 2026
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Laura

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January 10, 2026
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Laura

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December 23, 2025
Aaron

Aaron

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November 27, 2025
Michelle

Michelle

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November 7, 2025
Kelsey

Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 27, 2025
Laura

Laura

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October 26, 2025
Matthew

Matthew

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October 6, 2025
Steve

Steve

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September 30, 2025
Laura

Laura

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September 8, 2025
Sue

Sue

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September 5, 2025
Sue

Sue

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August 23, 2025
Sue

Sue

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June 22, 2025
Brittany

Brittany

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May 27, 2025
Laura

Laura

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 11, 2025
Jessica

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

Janet

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

April 11, 2025
Meowtel

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

Kate's First Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $30.50 / 20min $46.25 / 45min $55.50 / 60min
  • Kate's Holiday Surcharge is 40%
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Kate's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.25 / 20min $43.00 / 45min $55.00 / 60min
  • Kate's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Kate's Skills & Services

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • 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

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portland cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $29.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free 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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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