I'm Kelly
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Kelly is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Kelly
Cat Sitting in Portland, OR
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What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
My first step is covering the basics - home access, food, litter box, any medications needed, and veterinary/emergency contacts. Next, I love to learn more about your cat's behavior and lifestyle - Are they shy or gregarious? What are their favorite toys and treats? Where are their favorite nap and hiding spots? Lastly, I make note of any special requests, address any questions or concerns from the family, and make a plan for my visits!
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! I stay in town most holidays and love caring for cat friends during these times. It's so important to me that you feel confident in your cat's safety and well-being while you're on vacation.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I totally relate to cats who are anxious with new situations! Change is hard and scary sometimes. Whenever possible, I'll offer a quiet, stable presence for the cat, sitting nearby but not invading their space. I allow the cat to come to me and watch for behavioral signs that they're interested in meeting me. If the cat is still nervous and doesn't need to be handled, I'll allow them to stay in their safe spot while I change their litter box, replenish their water and food, etc. Then I may offer a treat or favorite toy to see if they've warmed up a little. I'll try again tomorrow if they're still feeling shy!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kelly is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Beth
December 30, 2025
Kelly was amazing with my diabetic cat. She gave his insulin shots right on schedule, kept me updated with daily photos, and made sure he was comfortable the whole time. I came home to a happy, relaxed kitty! It’s such a relief to find someone so caring and reliable. I’ll definitely book again!
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Samantha
May 1, 2025
Kelly is amazing and really went above and beyond for me and my two boys when I had back to back trips that I was stressing over. I have one super shy cat (who completely warmed up to her after a few days) and one that is older with a couple major health concerns who requires daily medications. Kelly not only provided excellent medication care but she also alerted me to a new symptom and was able to adjust her schedule when his medication routine changed last minute. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her! I can tell she truly cares for my kitties and I will 100% be using her services again in the future.
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Eleanor
January 8, 2026
Kelly was great, super communicative, and sent me pictures every day. Also cleaned up after a disaster that occurred and made sure my babies were safe and uninjured. I really appreciate everything!
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Sarah
August 30, 2025
This was our second time booking Kelly and we've already booked her again for an upcoming trip. I appreciate Kelly's thoroughness and thoughtfulness, as well as her experience with a wide range of medical needs. Between our two senior cats (one social and one shy), they need everything from pills to eardrops to inhalers. I would recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a friendly and professional sitter.
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Caitlin
September 5, 2025
Kelly was so amazing with my cat, Juniper—being so patient with Juniper as she got more comfortable having someone new taking care of her over the first few days. I was so grateful to have such great daily communication with Kelly, getting photos and updates on how Juniper was doing after each visit. It gave me such peace of mind knowing Kelly was there providing Juniper with exceptional care. I would love to have Kelly care for Juniper in the future!
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Damian
August 24, 2025
Kelly was great. our cat loved her and she gave her lots of attention. She provided excellent daily communication with photos and updates.
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Drop in visits rates
Kelly's is 15%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Kelly's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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!
Rating breakdown
Beth
December 30, 2025
Kelly was amazing with my diabetic cat. She gave his insulin shots right on schedule, kept me updated with daily photos, and made sure he was comfortable the whole time. I came home to a happy, relaxed kitty! It’s such a relief to find someone so caring and reliable. I’ll definitely book again!
Samantha
May 1, 2025
Kelly is amazing and really went above and beyond for me and my two boys when I had back to back trips that I was stressing over. I have one super shy cat (who completely warmed up to her after a few days) and one that is older with a couple major health concerns who requires daily medications. Kelly not only provided excellent medication care but she also alerted me to a new symptom and was able to adjust her schedule when his medication routine changed last minute. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her! I can tell she truly cares for my kitties and I will 100% be using her services again in the future.
Eleanor
January 8, 2026
Kelly was great, super communicative, and sent me pictures every day. Also cleaned up after a disaster that occurred and made sure my babies were safe and uninjured. I really appreciate everything!
Sarah
August 30, 2025
This was our second time booking Kelly and we've already booked her again for an upcoming trip. I appreciate Kelly's thoroughness and thoughtfulness, as well as her experience with a wide range of medical needs. Between our two senior cats (one social and one shy), they need everything from pills to eardrops to inhalers. I would recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a friendly and professional sitter.
Caitlin
September 5, 2025
Kelly was so amazing with my cat, Juniper—being so patient with Juniper as she got more comfortable having someone new taking care of her over the first few days. I was so grateful to have such great daily communication with Kelly, getting photos and updates on how Juniper was doing after each visit. It gave me such peace of mind knowing Kelly was there providing Juniper with exceptional care. I would love to have Kelly care for Juniper in the future!
Damian
August 24, 2025
Kelly was great. our cat loved her and she gave her lots of attention. She provided excellent daily communication with photos and updates.
Bryan
July 10, 2025
Our cat tends to hide when strangers come into the house, but was very comfortable with Kelly right away. We have booked with her twice and would book her again if the future if she has availability.
Julia
June 21, 2025
Kellly did great with my somewhat fussy cat. She was able to give all the meds, and was really good about keeping me posted. I would highly recommend her!
Marissa
April 15, 2025
Kelly went above and beyond for us. Our kitty seemed to know she was a cat person and warmed right up to her. She great care of him, provided prompt responses and photos. We definitely would have her back to watch our boy and highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a cat caretaker.
Cathy
July 18, 2025
Kelly was very responsive and helpful. She took excellent care of our 3 cats and sent frequent text updates and photos. Would definitely hire Kelly again!
Sierra
January 1, 2025
Kelly was wonderful with my two Cats! She sent thoughtful updates, was very attentive/responsive, and was great with my shy girl (even checking her for potential hot spots). I would happily have her watch my cats again!
Katelynn
December 28, 2024
This is my second time having Kelly take care of my fur baby and she was as fantastic as the first time!! I was having anxiety over my kitty not taking her meds and not eating and Kelly went above and beyond updating me and making sure my kitty took her medications. Thank you Kelly!!
Katelynn
December 1, 2024
Kelly was great with my kitty Freya! She was attentive and warm and it was so nice seeing my kitty become comfortable with her so quickly. Kelly did a great job taking care of Freya and administering her medication. She put my anxieties of leaving my kitty at ease and I can’t wait to have Freya sat by her again.
Rachel
December 10, 2024
Kelly was communicative, thoughtful, and observant. She took excellent care of our two cats, including one who takes a daily pill. Will book again!
Eleanor
February 26, 2026
Kelly is the sweetest person and makes everything so easy! I go out of town a lot so it's so nice to have someone so reliable to take care of my babies!
Ethan
December 17, 2025
Kelly was fantastic. Gave us plenty of updates and great pictures! highly recommend using Kelly to watch your kitties!
Marissa
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Beth
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Caitlin
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Caitlin
January 18, 2026
Ethan
January 5, 2026
Fantastic as always. Highly recommend Kelly!
Sierra
January 2, 2026
Cathy
November 30, 2025
Sierra
October 15, 2025
Alexis
September 27, 2025
Marissa
August 11, 2025
Sierra
July 24, 2025
Rae
July 18, 2025
Jason
July 16, 2025
Bryan
July 10, 2025
Beth
July 10, 2025
Beth
June 29, 2025
Lauren
June 24, 2025
Alexis
June 22, 2025
Jason
May 8, 2025
Samantha
April 18, 2025
Beth
April 1, 2025
Sierra
March 4, 2025
Rachel
March 2, 2025
Beth
February 3, 2025
Rae
January 2, 2025
I will be reserving Kelly anytime I need my babies watched! Kelly is wonderful, amazing, and I will always recommend her, and be using her time when I am able to! 💜
Arlene
December 11, 2024
Sophia
November 12, 2024
I have known Kelly for over 10 years and worked closely with her in a veterinary clinic. Kelly is reliable, communicative, caring, empathetic, and her love of cats is undeniable. She can comfortably administer medications and has extensive knowledge of feline health and behavior. There is no one I would feel more comfortable in my home and around my cats than Kelly. If you love your felines and want exceptional care, I 100% recommend Kelly (-coming from a vet tech).
Chrissy
November 12, 2024
Kelly is an exceptional cat sitter with a natural affinity for animals. Their empathetic and patient nature ensures that every cat receives the care and attention they deserve. Kelly is incredibly reliable and detail-oriented, making sure all instructions are followed to the letter. They have a calming presence that puts both pets and their owners at ease. With a strong commitment to providing the best possible care, Kelly is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate cat sitter.
Meowtel
November 12, 2024
Kelly is a background-checked cat sitter in the Portland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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