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I'm Marissa

A cat sitter in Portland, OR

4.71/5.00
Average
14 REVIEWS

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I'm Marissa | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

Learn More About Marissa

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two cats. Moo is a sassy siamese/tabby that I've had since she was a kittten, she is now 11 years old. Milo is a sweet grey and white tuxedo I rescued from the Pixie Project about 7 years ago.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am almost always available during winter Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). I am sometimes avaialble for summer holidays.

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

Timid or anxious cats require a lot of space and time to gain trust. I let them decide when they are ready to interact.

Marissa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.7
Communication
4.6
Tidiness
4.7
Colin

Melissa truly helped me out in a bind during a last minute holiday booking. For that I can’t thank her enough. Jazz even stood on her lap at some point which rarely even happens with me

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 13, 2025
Carla

Marissa has been such a great caretaker for our fur babies over the past several years. We never have to worry about them while we are gone knowing she will take great care of them and sends great updates and photos. We appreciate her and how responsive and communicative she is

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 26, 2024
Lisa

Marissa was fantastic! She did all we asked of her and more; she brought him treats and interesting toys to explore so he wouldn’t be too bored between visits. Even watered plants and brought in the mail. She’s very observant and notices when something isn’t as it should be, and quick to communicate any concerns. We couldn’t have left our fur beast in better hands. We’ll definitely have her take care of him again next time we need to leave him.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 1, 2023
James

Marissa did a great job looking after our cat Lola, who can get a bit stressed and grumpy when we leave town. Marissa kept us to date with photos and updates while we were away, and also did a great job with Lola’s complicated feeding/medication routine. We would definitely recommend Marissa!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 22, 2023
Carla

Marissa was great, easy to work with, communicative, shared updates and videos and most importantly our cats warmed up to her quickly, which is no easy feat with one of our kitties who is extra shy with strangers. 10/10 would book Marissa again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 13, 2022
Kara

Marissa is a bonafide cat whisperer! My antisocial cat is in love. She is professional and caring. I came back from vacation to a happy cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 31, 2022
Katherine

During our meet I notified weve taken our cat to the vet 3x & has a skin condition. It got worse while we were away & reported us to the app & animal control officer. I already said we will take him to the vet when we get back. Cameras shutoff & we couldn't see what she was doing the hr she was here

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 13, 2022
Chris

Marissa was absolutely perfect as a cat sitter and definitely would recommend if you need a sitter for the short or long term! She watched my cats for 3 weeks and everything went great and was always able to provide me updates on how the cats were doing!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 6, 2021
Crystal

Marissa did a great job and I will definitely book with her again. I have a kitty who needs to be medicated daily and can be really difficult, but Marissa made she got her meds every day. We appreciate the daily update and photos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 5, 2021
Elena

Marissa was greay. She was very professional and responsive and took care of our shy kitty with no issues. She administered meds and was even able to draw Minnie out of hiding, a tough feat! Marissa was very communicative and sent daily updates. I would recommend her to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 16, 2021
Valerie

Marissa is wonderful! My incredibly skittish kitties didn’t run away from her on Day 1 - which is a huge deal for them. She is communicative and we are glad we found her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 16, 2021
Caroline

This sitter was outstanding. We had unforeseen circumstances of her being locked out and she totally problem solved it and was able to gain access. She was SO thoughtful. She brought a toy over along with some treats. She sent me daily videos of my cat LOVING her. Very reliable & very competent.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 2, 2021
Meowtel

Marissa is a cat sitter in the Portland area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

April 22, 2021
Carla

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 25, 2023

Marissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $39.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Marissa's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Marissa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Car

Medication Experience

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

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% 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.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer 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.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Featured Cat Sitters Near Portland, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Portland cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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. Meowtel sitters 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 we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 will include 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. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

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