I'm Nicola
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I'm Nicola
Cat Sitting in Portland, OR
I rescued my cat Beelzebub from a feral cat colony here, and she has been my wild sidekick for the past 5 years. I get so much joy from meeting new floofs — I have fostered many kittens and volunteered at a farm animal sanctuary... Hi! I'm Nicola, a cat lover and graphic designer from San Francisco who now calls Portland home. I am very much a cat person. I had cats growing up, love meeting new felines, often catsit for friends, and have volunteered with animal nonprofits!
I rescued my cat Beelzebub from a feral cat colony here, and she has been my wild sidekick for the past 5 years. I get so much joy from meeting new floofs — I have fostered many kittens and volunteered at a farm animal sanctuary. As a teen, I even volunteered at the SF Zoo taking care of injured and non-releasable small animals — I've always had an interest in compassionate animal care. But cats are my fave species! =(^_^)=
I strive to give your cats the best care possible for any conditions they may have — I have experience administering topical meds, giving pills, as well as ear and eye drops. I am also happy to learn how to give fluids, injections, or any other medicine your fur babies may need.
Besides that, I love art films, listening to and playing music, and finding the best vegan spots in town! I am available most mornings and evenings. I can't wait to meet you and your kitties!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve been catsitting with Meowtel for over 4 years now, and totally love it! Before that, I fostered kittens with the San Francisco SPCA.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes, I am available for most holidays - my calendar is usually updated about 3 months out. Please ask if you don’t see the dates you want though!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Nicola is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Scott
This month
Nicola was amazing - always timely with pics and updates, and willing to help out on those things you remembered after you left town. Can’t recommend enough!
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Lauren
January 8, 2026
Nicola was fantastic with my cat, Zanzibar, who can be a bit cranky! Nicola sent timely pictures to keep me updated and was very communicative.
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Sam
July 5, 2025
great sitter. she gives my temperamental cat her transdermal medicine. very responsible and leaves the house clean
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Sam
July 29, 2025
house was left clean. she does a good job giving my angry cat transdermal medication great job for the 3rd time. life saver for summer trips
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Ed
March 31, 2024
Nicola was great with our two cats! she sent great photos and spent lots of time with our cats playing and giving attention. she was super attentive and responsive and followed instructions to a letter. will definitely hire her again!!
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Benjamin
July 20, 2023
Nicola was a fantastic cat sitter. Nicola posted updates not just issues/problems, was responsive, great communication, and followed directions. We travel a lot and I have never seen our cat as happy while we were away. Our cat was also in a way better place mentally than I have every seen her once we returned. I would recommend Nicola to anyone for cat care and house sitting.
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Drop in visits rates
Nicola's is 30%
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
Nicola's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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!
Rating breakdown
Scott
This month
Nicola was amazing - always timely with pics and updates, and willing to help out on those things you remembered after you left town. Can’t recommend enough!
Lauren
January 8, 2026
Nicola was fantastic with my cat, Zanzibar, who can be a bit cranky! Nicola sent timely pictures to keep me updated and was very communicative.
Response from Nicola
Thank you so much Lauren for the sweet review!
Sam
July 5, 2025
great sitter. she gives my temperamental cat her transdermal medicine. very responsible and leaves the house clean
Sam
July 29, 2025
house was left clean. she does a good job giving my angry cat transdermal medication great job for the 3rd time. life saver for summer trips
Response from Nicola
aw thanks for the sweet review, Sam!
Ed
March 31, 2024
Nicola was great with our two cats! she sent great photos and spent lots of time with our cats playing and giving attention. she was super attentive and responsive and followed instructions to a letter. will definitely hire her again!!
Response from Nicola
Thank you so much, Ed for the kind review!
Benjamin
July 20, 2023
Nicola was a fantastic cat sitter. Nicola posted updates not just issues/problems, was responsive, great communication, and followed directions. We travel a lot and I have never seen our cat as happy while we were away. Our cat was also in a way better place mentally than I have every seen her once we returned. I would recommend Nicola to anyone for cat care and house sitting.
Abby
June 15, 2023
Nicola is an amazing cat sitter! She is detail oriented and calm, cool, and collected. I’m so thankful to have her watching my two cats! I have a particularly tricky situation where my cats need to be separated while I’m out of town, and Nicola did an amazing job following all the instructions, giving me status updates, and adapting to the situation. Will definitely work with Nicola again — highly recommend her!
Ed
July 14, 2024
Nicola is our go-to sitter for our two cats. she follows instructions to the letter and always provides great updates. highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable sitter.
Caren
April 9, 2025
This is the second time we have hired Nicola for cat sitting services and she did an excellent job! She is very trustworthy and reliable and we know our cat is in good hands while we are away.
Response from Nicola
Thanks so much Caren! It’s always a joy to watch Winnie :)
Joshua
May 16, 2025
Nicola is a fantastic cat caretaker! She is very responsive to messages, handled our shy and grumpy cats, and kept us up-to-date each day. We recommend Nicola to anyone looking for a sitter.
Response from Nicola
Thanks so much Joshua! It was my pleasure to take care of the kitties :)
George
June 26, 2025
Attentive, friendly, and dedicated. Sent good photos and kept in good contact. Recommended.
Maryn
This month
Lauren
March 6, 2026
Lauren
February 18, 2026
Gina
November 30, 2025
Joshua
November 14, 2025
Lauren
November 3, 2025
Rachael
October 5, 2025
Caren
August 2, 2025
Third time repeat customer - Nicola is a great, trustworthy pet sitter! We always know our cat is in good hands with Nicola.
Response from Nicola
Thank you for the kind review, Caren!!! Winnie is a doll.
Rachael
July 19, 2025
Jerry
June 26, 2025
Michelle
June 19, 2025
Michelle
June 3, 2025
Sam
May 28, 2025
great sitter: responsive, followed instructions, put up with a spicy cat. would recommend
Diana
April 9, 2025
Ed
September 28, 2024
Caren
July 24, 2024
Nicola was a great cat sitter! She bonded right away with our skittish cat and was very easy to communicate with during the length of our trip. We really appreciate all her help and would definitely book Nicola again!
Aryka
December 27, 2023
Chris
December 24, 2023
5 Stars. Nicola made our trip easy.
Meowtel
April 21, 2023
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