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I'm Rachel

A cat sitter in Portland, OR

5.00/5.00
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10 REVIEWS

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I'm Rachel | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

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Learn More About Rachel

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I've been cat sitting for about a year, though I've been fostering and involved with cat rescue for about 7. I've cared for cats with all kinds of medical needs and social levels.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Mouse is the queen who runs the house and is our only "traditional" adoption. Taco is from Mexico, we adopted him from the Humane Society in Cozumel. He's the wildest of the bunch. Pumpkin was supposed to be a hospice foster situation but we were actually able to get him lifesaving treatment. He's a permanent family member now. Pandora was the first cat I ever TNRed. She wasn't social when I trapped her so she was released and I took care of her outside in a little colony for 3 years. When I moved to Portland she was friendly enough to move inside and come with.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Totally depends on the cat, but going at their pace is a must. Often times when people try too hard it makes the cats uncomfortable. Somethings I'll do are casually start playing with a toy, sit quietly in the same room as the nervous kitty, offer treats, and slow blinks.

Rachel's Reviews

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Annie

Annie

Rachel has been my cat sitter since moving to Portland and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for her love and care. She really understands cats and you can tell she really loves them and taking care of them. Both of my cats she has cared for have had medical needs along with meds and she has always successfully managed them. I highly recommend her for any cat sitting needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 27, 2026
Annie

Annie

Rachel took excellent care of my little beasts. They each needed meds each day and she was able to deal with that and still give them a fun time. Her attention to detail and her observations were so helpful, and I felt like I could relax a little on my trip knowing my kitties were being taken care of so well. I would highly recommend Rachel to any cat-haver, especially those with special needs like meds twice a day!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 1, 2025
Kyle

Kyle

Rachel was great, she sent plenty of photos at each visit and kept me updated about my cats multiple times per day.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 29, 2025
Ben

Ben

Rachel has been professional, warm, responsive, thoughtful, thorough, and most importantly kind to my cats. She was exactly what we were looking for and desperately needed for my diabetic senior cat and high energy young man who enjoys his leash and we will be going back to her for a long time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 6, 2025
Tenaya

Tenaya

Rachel was really great and attentive to our kitty’s needs. We received great photos from her visits. Appreciated her being available over the holidays with short notice!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2025
Laura

Laura

rachel was very helpful about my kitties even outside of taking care of them. she always communicated and sent pictures when she would visit my kitties. my kitties also loved her. i will be booking her again 🙂

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 26, 2025
Jean

Jean

Rachel was terrific--got my 16 year old cat to play with her and find hidden treats.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Gerard

Gerard

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 4, 2025
Nick

Nick

Rachel is by far the best sitter I've ever had and is always the first person I reach out to. I can't recommend her enough for everything she does.

September 9, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

September 9, 2025

Rachel's First Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $38.00 / 45min $49.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $78.25 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Rachel's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Rachel's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $42.50 / 45min $57.00 / 60min
  • Rachel's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Rachel's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Medication Administration

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

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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