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I'm Masha

A cat sitter in Portland, OR

5.00/5.00
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5 REVIEWS

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I'm Masha | Cat Sitting in Portland, OR

Hi kindred cat soul! I love animals. Cats are my favorite because of their mysterious powers, beauty, and history with us. I adopted my cat “Snuss” 8 years ago from the Oregon Humane Society and unexpectedly fell head over heels for her (and I like to think the feeling is mutual). This year, she had a couple months of severe chin acne. I changed nearly everything, including her diet. She now eats only raw (her favorite is rabbit) as well as fresh grasses that I plant for her. Her chin is completely healed. She has peed on my comforter in the past and after many vet visits, it has been ruled as behavioral - so I understand litter behaviors to that extent. Otherwise, Snuss and I live cozily in our little Slabtown apartment. With cats, I’m sensitive to their hypersensitivity, for example, respecting their eating time with myself having low and slow movements around them. I’m aware of the variations in personalities/te...

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I’ve watched many cats of my friends and neighbors. I spend time the with their cats, talking and playing with them. I send a report/picture to the owner. I’ve been doing it on and off for friends/neighbors for the past eight years. Recently I had to apply topical Prozac to the ear of my friends’ cat. My friend was worried her cat would give me trouble , but her cat gave me no issues whatsoever because I know how to approach cats and gain their initial trust.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have an 8 year old cat that I adopted from Oregon humane society 7 years ago. Her name is Priscilla but I call her Snuss, Zonk, etc.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Have the potential sitter meet your cat in person and even have the sitter feed your cat in front of you so that your cat will be more accepting of this stranger feeding them food.

Masha's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Natalia

I’ve never used a service like this before so I was a little skeptical at first. However, I was delightfully surprised on how smoothly it went. Masha was so kind to my babies upon our first meeting. She followed my instructions gracefully and her updates put my mind at ease. I was able to go on my work trip without any worries. 10/10 recommend

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 17, 2024
Jillian

Masha was great, super easy to work with, and our cats loved her! Lots of lovely updates and photos, allowed us to complete our unavoidable travel without worrying about our little guys - they were definitely in great hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 8, 2024
Meowtel

Masha is a background-checked cat sitter in the Portland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 20, 2024
Marissa

Masha is a wonderful cat sitter. She is attentive to detail, dependable, and kind. She is able to administer a transdermal medication to my sometimes difficult cat without issue. She provides updates and answers any questions while I am away.

September 20, 2024
Steffi

Masha is a delightful and bubbly individual who loves cats. She is fun to be around and cares about those around her. Any kitty cat would be lucky to have Masha take care of them!

September 20, 2024
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Masha's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops

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.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon (November 28th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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 $33.00. 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.

Servant Of The Cat
5.00 • 5 reviewsFrom $29.25