I'm Lin

Cat Care With Lin

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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Lin is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Cat Care With Lin

I'm Lin

Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

I’m obsessed with all animals but have over a decade experience as a cat mom. I use a gentle and compassionate approach with every animal I meet, giving them time and space to grow comfortable with me before engaging.

It’s my priority to make sure your cat has fun and feels loved while you’...
I’m obsessed with all animals but have over a decade experience as a cat mom. I use a gentle and compassionate approach with every animal I meet, giving them time and space to grow comfortable with me before engaging.

It’s my priority to make sure your cat has fun and feels loved while you’re out of town. I live in NE Portland but have reliable transportation and love to move all around the city, so I can come to you in any neighborhood :)

The tuxedo in my pictures is my soul cat, Tombi, who passed away recently, and the black and white longhair is my new cat, Cowboy Boots 🤠

Learn More About Lin

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love getting to know the personality of each cat, and doing everything I can to make sure they know they’re loved while their people are away.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My cat Cowboy Boots is a formerly feral mystery man. He loves to spend his days lying in a pile of dirt and cuddling and sniffing feet when he comes home at night.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! I’m available for all holidays.

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

I stay cautious of the fact that I’m in their space and they might view me as a threat. I move slowly and don’t push interaction, letting them set the pace of our introduction.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Kaylea

Kaylea

August 11, 2026

Lin is very caring and attentive with my senior cat. I appreciate the daily updates with pictures as it provides additional peace of mind knowi no that my baby is happy and well-cared for.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Julia

Julia

August 9, 2026

Lin is our go-to cat sitter! She’s responsive, flexible, and so kind with our cat. She helps with last-minute medications, schedule changes, and surprises with grace. Many, many thanks!!!

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Natasha

Natasha

June 6, 2026

Lin is friendly, on-time and efficient, all qualities that make an excellent cat sitter. my cat is quite shy, and although Lin didn’t get to interact with her, I felt thankful for all the pet care she provided. Joey had fresh food and water and a clean box twice a day, along with treat puzzles and toys.

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Missy

Missy

This month

Lin was a great pet sitter for our boy Griffey! He was clearly well taken care of, and the daily pictures/videos helped reassure us that he was doing just fine. Lin and Griffey seemed to have bonded well, and got in a lot of playtime and affection. Thank you, Lin!

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Shea

Shea

This month

Lin did a great job taking care of my boys! they’re shy but they definitely warmed up to her. I received photos and updates with every visit, would definitely recommend!

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Jean

Jean

July 20, 2026

Lin was great! I could tell from the pictures Happy the cat enjoyed Lin playing with him. I could count on Lin to feed Happy at the same times each morning and evening and provide a report to me. I'd hire Lin again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$31.50 / 20min
$49.50 / 45min
$60.50 / 60min

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Schedule Constraints

Currently available all hours, Monday through Thursday and afternoons and evenings Friday thru Sunday

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Trust & Safety

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.

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Featured Cat Sitters Near Portland, OR

  • Madison is a lifelong cat lover in Portland with about 15 years of pet sitting experience, plus two tuxedo cats, Buttons and Penny. They’re patient with shy kitties, can handle oral meds and topical ointments, respond very fast, accept new clients, and usually take weekend visits 🐱

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  • Crystal brings 3 years of professional cat sitting experience in Portland, with gentle care for shy cats, seniors, and medication needs like injections, SQ fluids, pills, and inhalers. They accept new clients, offer a 10% off discount, and respond very fast 🐾

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  • Callie is a shy cat friendly sitter in Beaverton who offers precise medication care, including oral meds, eye drops, injections, inhalers, and subcutaneous fluids. New clients are welcome, and their fast updates include crisp photos and videos 📸🐾.

    Gentle Care, Fast Updates 📸
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  • Claire in Southeast Portland wins over shy kitties and gives social cats plenty of cuddles. A very fast responder with overnight stays, holiday and weekend availability, they accept new clients and handle pills, eye drops, topical ointments, and subcutaneous fluids. 🐾

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  • Ainsley is a Portland cat rescue kennel tech who brings that hands-on care to every visit. They have very fast responses, accept new clients, and often take weekend or holiday sits. With 39 repeat clients, they also support pills, inhalers, eye/ear drops, and injections. 😺

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  • Jorgelina brings 10 years of cat care in Portland, with medication skills for pills, ointments, eye and ear drops, plus inhalers. They accept new clients, offer overnight stays, and are usually open on weekends and holidays 🐱

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  • Lin W.
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    Lin is a Popular Sitter on Meowtel in Portland with a very fast response time, accepting new clients and usually available on weekends and holidays. They use a gentle touch with timid cats, can give oral meds, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments, and share life with Cowboy Boots 🐾.

    Gentle, Fast, Trusted 🐾
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  • Marni is a Kenton-based Sitter on Meowtel with 7 years of professional cat sitting, plus Hermione and Alastor at home. They handle topical ointments and oral pills, welcome new clients, and usually take weekend and holiday bookings, with fast replies and photo updates 🐾

    Trusted Care for Cat Lives 🐾
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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 $31.00. 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!

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