I'm Claire

Claire's Cat Care

5.00
216 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
61 Repeat clients
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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

Claire is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

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Claire's Cat Care

I'm Claire

Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

Hi, I'm Claire (they/them)! I have been a Meowtel sitter for about 3 years and I love it. Cats have always been a huge part of my life and they are one of my biggest joys. My childhood cats hold a special place in my heart and they were where my love of cats began.

I am skilled at helping shy kitties warm up to me and feel comfortable. I also am happy to give more social cats all the pets and cuddles they crave. I know it can be stressful to leave your fur child behind when you go out of town and I'm here to ease those worries! I love to build relationships with the cats I care for, and seeing how happy they are to see me even after some time has passed always warms my heart.

I am located in Southeast Portland. Most of my repeat clients are on the west side and I am always happy to commute over there. I would love to gain more clients on the east side too. I tend to do my kitty visits between 8:30am-10pm. I will always adhere to your selection of morning, midday, or evening visits. Please let me know if you have specific time preferences and I will do my best to accommodate...
Hi, I'm Claire (they/them)! I have been a Meowtel sitter for about 3 years and I love it. Cats have always been a huge part of my life and they are one of my biggest joys. My childhood cats hold a special place in my heart and they were where my love of cats began.

I am skilled at helping shy kitties warm up to me and feel comfortable. I also am happy to give more social cats all the pets and cuddles they crave. I know it can be stressful to leave your fur child behind when you go out of town and I'm here to ease those worries! I love to build relationships with the cats I care for, and seeing how happy they are to see me even after some time has passed always warms my heart.

I am located in Southeast Portland. Most of my repeat clients are on the west side and I am always happy to commute over there. I would love to gain more clients on the east side too. I tend to do my kitty visits between 8:30am-10pm. I will always adhere to your selection of morning, midday, or evening visits. Please let me know if you have specific time preferences and I will do my best to accommodate. My preferred overnight sit window is 9pm-9am.

I most recently had a senior calico cat named Nini and she was a foster win. She sadly passed away recently and I miss her a lot. I'm happy to have this job so I can still connect with kitties and feel their love and comfort.

Nini had kidney disease and diabetes. Thanks to my experience with her and one of my childhood cats, I am familiar with kidney and diabetes friendly diets, as well as specific senior kitty needs. I am proficient in administering subcutaneous fluids and giving cats medicine as a liquid, pill, or transdermally.

While your cat is in my care I will keep a close eye on their health and let you know of any concerns. Their health and safety is of utmost importance to me. They will have my full attention while we are together and I will give them treats, pets, cuddles (if desired), and playtime with their favorite toys. I love taking pictures and videos of my kitty friends and finding their best angles and lighting.

I am happy to water your plants and am a plant parent myself. Just let me know what watering schedule they need!

I offer a complimentary meet & greet for each of my new clients, once you book me and I confirm. This will be a 15-30 minute introductory meeting in person or virtually where we will go over care instructions and I can learn more about your cat's personality. Thanks for reading and please message me with any questions! :)

Learn More About Claire

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love gaining the trust of shy cats, and even watching more outgoing cats become more comfortable with me is a treat! It's so important to me that they feel comfortable while their paw-rents are out of town because I know that can be stressful for kitties. I give them lots of love, treats and playtime.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I tend to stay in town for holidays and am happy to help out. Those are my busiest times so please try to book me in advance!

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love realistic feather wand toys. Those really get kitties in hunter mode. I have to give a shoutout to laser toys as well, they are pretty much a universal hit and incite the zoomies.

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

I give them all the time they need to warm up to me and don't try to force any interaction! I let them sniff my hand to introduce myself and talk to them very sweetly. I'll give them a gentle pet if they seem open to it or offer treats to help them warm up to me. I read their cues and give them space if they need it and they will typically come out and socialize with me when they feel ready.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

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Rachel

Rachel

This month

Claire did wonderful! meet n greet was great, I got pictures and/or videos every day. the first couple days June looked nervous about a stranger in the house without me, but by day 3 I could see in the images that she was calm, comfortable, and playful with them! Would book again.

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Barbara

Barbara

December 7, 2025

We've had Claire sit for us several times, she's our go-to sitter. I accidentally forgot to activate her door code this time. She tried getting in touch with everyone (we were not answering) and figured out another way to get in. Love that she's resourceful and didn't give up on feeding our cats, even though she knew it my husband would be home later.

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Jill

Jill

March 29, 2026

Claire did a great job caring for our kitties, and was super flexible adding on a feeding when our flight was delayed. We’ll definitely book Claire again!

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Justin

Justin

January 22, 2026

Another great pet sitting experience with Claire! Timely and frequent updates, with amazing photos gave us assurance that our cats with special needs (namely that one will try to eat any non-edible item left in reach, with disastrous consequences) were extremely well taken care of. I never have to worry about a thing when Claire is watching our boys, which is priceless.

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Response from Claire

Thanks for the review, Justin. It's always great working with you and the boys are the sweetest <3

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Zoey

Zoey

December 27, 2024

Claire watched our 3 cats for a week over the holidays, and was so thorough and communicative throughout! They administered two different medications to one of our cats, checked in at the expected time every day, and handled some grumpy behavior from one of our kitties. We highly recommend Claire and would absolutely book them again!

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Jill

Jill

September 27, 2025

Claire did a great job cat sitting for us and was especially patient and flexible when our travel plans shifted, which we really appreciated. We came home to happy cats, couldn't ask for more. Will book again!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$31.00 / 20min
$46.25 / 45min
$57.25 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$93.50 / Overnight
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Overnight stay rate

$99.00 / Overnight
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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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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 $30.00. 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!

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