I'm Leo
A cat sitter in Portland, OR
You aren't charged until Leo confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.
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I'm Leo | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR
👋 Hi, I'm Leo! I am an experienced cat caretaker with a special interest in rehabilitating and caring for disabled or medically complex kitties. I have volunteered at two shelters and fostered or collaborated with almost a dozen animal rescues nationwide. I have also independently rescued and rehomed cats from various dire situations when rescues and shelters were closed to admissions. This has helped me grow as a caregiver and learn so much about our fantastic feline friends. 😺 I believe that all cats are wonderful, quirks and all! Whether they are rambunctious youngsters, velcro kitties insistent on human pillows, or reserved old-timers, I try to adjust my energy and behavior to support them when owners are absent. My goal is always to have the least stressful and most beneficial interactions with your beloved kitties, even if that means giving them lots of space. 💉 I am comfortable giving oral medication, insulin + glucose tests, sub-q fluids, and other medications to even the spiciest cats. In addition, I provide comprehensive cat care services such as feeding, litterbox cleaning, and enrichment, AKA playtime! I am also happy to care for other animals; please specify additional needs in your reservation request. 🐈⬛ My cat is my best friend and inspiration for focusing more on this work. Tamarind, the leash-trained wonder, has a rare autoimmune condition that requires careful monitoring, medication, and frequent tests. Despite his struggles, his sweetness and evident gratitude serve as a model for my approach to living and motivate me to share that kindness and love with other cats. The bills from our vet have been hard to manage, but I am determined to keep us together while providing him the care he needs. So, I am also incredibly motivated to find and keep more regular clients! ✨ I have worn many hats, including sporadic work as a professional house cleaner ...
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Leo's Reviews
Pi
Hiring Leo was one of the best decisions my wife and I made in the past five years. Leo was at the same time extremely professional and very loving to our cats. One of our cats runs and hides whenever someone new comes over, however Leo had that cat hanging out on their shoulders by the end of their second day together. Leo‘s updates were frequent and filled with details, they handled everything extremely well and sent tons of updates and photos. We felt completely at ease while we were on vacation. Our cats had grown up during the pandemic and were used to inordinate amounts of affection and pets all day long from us, so when we went on our first out-of-town trip we were very concerned about how much the cats would freak out in our absence. But Leo took care of everything and made the cats feel safe and loved. Leo stayed overnight 3 nights in a row and kept them company and gave them tons of cuddles, and treated the house with respect. At the end of their stay, Leo cleaned up in a way that was beyond our expectations. We will absolutely hire Leo again and we recommend them without hesitation.
Whitney
Leo was so great to work with, one thing right off the bat that I appreciated was the “heads-up” chat with each ETA for daily visits. I loved the pics of my kitties greeting her upon the visits. I was grateful to hear they were eating and drinking well while I was away and those daily updates gave me reassurance that the kitties were well cared for. I loved to hear all of the play updates, pics, and videos as well as the observations on their behavior (head butts, cheek bumps, high jumps) and it made me feel good that they were so playful and engaging with Leo. Prior to departure on the last day one very kind and unexpected thing Leo did was wipe down and sanitize all touch surfaces, light switches, sinks, counters and toilets so my house was “sparkling” on my return – which it sure was! I thought that was so nice and thoughtful, really over the top! Thank you Leo!
Teresa
Leo did a great job taking care of our shy kitty. We received thorough daily updates. Leo provided a reassuring presence that helped us enjoy our time away worry-free.
Sarah
I recently used a cat sitter for the first time for my two cat babies and was quite nervous at first! One of them was recently diagnosed with diabetes and needs special attention and insulin given at a certain time. I was lucky to have Leo taking care of my boys and all of my nerves were calmed! They both received excellent care, attention, and love. Medication administration was not an issue and I had good confidence that my baby cat would get his meds on time and administered properly. Leo communicated very well and each visit I got many photos. I will definitely be booking Leo again to care for my boys!
Richard
Leo helped so much taking care of my little guy while I was on a trip. She had amazing communication skills, took lots of adorable photos, and gave care as if he was her own cat. I would absolutely recommend Leo in a second
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Leo's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Animal CPR Trained
- Foster Parent
- T-N-R
- Shelter Volunteer
Transportation
- Bike
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
- Injections / Diabetic Management
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.