I'm Marni

Cat Sitter-Portland Or

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90 Reviews
< 2 hrs Response Time
39 Repeat clients
100+ Meowtel reservations completed
100+ Meowtel reservations completed
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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

Marni is experienced with 2 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills

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Cat Sitter-Portland Or

I'm Marni

Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

Hi, I’m Marni! I’m the proud pa(w)rent of two wonderful cats, Hermione and Alastor and I love meeting and caring for other cats. I’m fully vaccinated, and I live in the St. John’s area of Portland OR and will serve surrounding neighborhoods as well!

I have been pet sitting for friends and family all of my life (cats, dogs, and horses) and have been cat sitting professionally for the last 7 years. I’m comfort...
Hi, I’m Marni! I’m the proud pa(w)rent of two wonderful cats, Hermione and Alastor and I love meeting and caring for other cats. I’m fully vaccinated, and I live in the St. John’s area of Portland OR and will serve surrounding neighborhoods as well!

I have been pet sitting for friends and family all of my life (cats, dogs, and horses) and have been cat sitting professionally for the last 7 years. I’m comfortable with basic care and companionship for cats of all ages, as well as some medication administration.

I prefer to do a meet and greet before hand so I can learn about each cat and their habits, as well as where food, toys, etc are located. I will always treat your pets like they’re my own, and provide you with summary updates and photos from my visits.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills

5.00
90 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
Melinda

Melinda

August 10, 2025

Marni did such a wonderful job with my senior cat. She was careful to take notes beforehand, sent lots of updates, and did a great job giving her her medication. She was a wonderful sitter!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Chris

Chris

October 24, 2024

Marni lives up to all her 5* reviews. She’s personable; a great communicator with daily messages, photos, and videos; she managed to lure our very shy cat into a clever hide-and-seek routine; set up our automatic food dispenser and more. We’re so pleased to find a pro we have absolute confidence in!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Benjamin

Benjamin

January 6, 2025

Marni was amazing with our elderly cat. She sent daily updates, always responded to our messages, and went above and beyond in making sure our girl was well cared for.

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Holly

Holly

April 20, 2024

Marni was absolutely wonderful. She was a joy to communicate with and sent me wonderful photos of my kitties as they played during her visit. I highly recommend!

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Jack

Jack

April 12, 2024

we had not left our boys with a “sitter” in years and were hesitant but Marni put us at ease and we felt confident in her service. Marni’s updates are fantastic and videos showed us happy cats. We ( and the boys) look forward to another chance to use Marni.

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Jessica

Jessica

March 8, 2022

This was my first time using a cat sitter. Any anxiety I may have felt quickly went away after meeting Marni. She did a wonderful job looking after my cat. She replied quickly to all of my messages leading up to my trip and while I was away. She sent me cute photos and updates every day. My cat is a little shy around strangers, but she warmed up to Marni within the first 5 minutes of our meet and greet. Marni took notes as I went over my cat's feeding routine, favorite toys, and which lights to turn on and off at night. I felt at ease during my entire vacation, because I knew I had someone reliable and kind looking after my fur baby.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$34.75 / 20min
$46.75 / 45min
$65.25 / 60min

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$53.25 / 45min
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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.

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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 $29.00. 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 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. 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 free Meet & Greet!

5.00
90 reviews
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From $34.75

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)