I'm Ruby
Ruby - Carer For Ckd And Special Needs
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Ruby is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Ruby
Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA
I also offer extended daytime care if you'd like me to stay with your cat(s) for longer than an hour. Just message me!
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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two elderly cats. Macaulay is 19 with CKD and requires nightly subQ fluids. Yukon is 15 and has IBD. We had quite a time finding a food and medication regimen to maintain his weight and treat his chronic diarrhea. But the effort has paid off!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I always have an advance meet and greet to talk through each cat's needs and preferences. I take notes and I require the pet parent to provide their regular vet info as well as nearest/preferred emergency vet. I also ask what kind of communication they prefer in terms of visit updates: detailed (enough to share with their vet regarding poops, food intake, activity, etc) or laid back. I'm very thorough with my questions so they can feel secure and also relaxed while away from home.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! While I travel a couple times a year, I avoid traveling during school breaks and holidays, including Christmas/New Year's time.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Ruby is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Audrey
March 16, 2026
I can’t thank Ruby enough for providing excellent care to my 13 yr. old cat while I was gone for a longer trip, including handling multiple meds, specific food requests, and expertly administering subq fluids. Leaving a cat with special needs can be stressful, but Ruby’s extensive experience caring for senior cat/CKD, along with her friendly and gentle approach, put me right at ease. From the first meeting, it was clear Ruby cares about details and knows all right questions to ask. I greatly appreciated how easy it was to communicate back and forth, as well as all the helpful updates. She went above and beyond to make sure Piper was not only fed and medicated, but given lots of play time and snuggles too. I will absolutely be booking Ruby again!
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Karis
March 10, 2026
Ruby did a fantastic job caring for our two cats! We have two cats with very different personalities: one who is very social and loves attention and one who usually disappears the moment a stranger walks in. Ruby handled both perfectly and took the time to play and snuggle with our social cat, ensuring he didn't feel lonely, but more importantly, was incredibly patient and respectful with our shy one. By the end of the trip, our shy cat was even coming out to say hello. We also received great updates and photos. Highly recommend!
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Val
January 25, 2026
Ruby is wonderful with the boys. I am in the middle of a reconstruction mess right now with some really flakey contractors and she's been such an amazing person to have through this all. She takes meticulous notes and follows everything so carefully. I'd definitely work with her again!
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Katie
November 9, 2025
Ruby came to the meet/greet with pencil and paper in hand to take notes and asked thorough follow-up questions. While on my trip I received detailed updates and pictures of my two fur babies. If you’re looking for a pet-sitter who treats your kitties like their own, look no further!
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Janice
January 14, 2026
Easy to communicate with, friendly, and an overall awesome cat sitter. Ruby is amazing. I had to find a second sitter for my 3 furkids age 5, 5, and 2. We were both out of town and couldn’t do a meet and greet but we made it work. I’m glad I was able to trust Ruby with my cats and home. All warmed up to Ruby so quickly, despite two of them being shy at first! Ruby sends me detailed updates including more than 2 photos at each visit and goes the extra mile to make sure your kitties are happy while you’re away, an example of that was vacuuming and cleaning the surefeeds even when it wasn’t a required task. Will be booking with Ruby again!
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Sean
October 27, 2025
Ruby was great from start to finish. She asked questions about our cat and took notes before her visits. The best part is the pictures she sent. We really like the pictures as it makes us happy while away.
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Drop in visits rates
Drop in visits rates
Ruby'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
Ruby's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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Trust & Safety
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.
Seattle cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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
Audrey
March 16, 2026
I can’t thank Ruby enough for providing excellent care to my 13 yr. old cat while I was gone for a longer trip, including handling multiple meds, specific food requests, and expertly administering subq fluids. Leaving a cat with special needs can be stressful, but Ruby’s extensive experience caring for senior cat/CKD, along with her friendly and gentle approach, put me right at ease. From the first meeting, it was clear Ruby cares about details and knows all right questions to ask. I greatly appreciated how easy it was to communicate back and forth, as well as all the helpful updates. She went above and beyond to make sure Piper was not only fed and medicated, but given lots of play time and snuggles too. I will absolutely be booking Ruby again!
Karis
March 10, 2026
Ruby did a fantastic job caring for our two cats! We have two cats with very different personalities: one who is very social and loves attention and one who usually disappears the moment a stranger walks in. Ruby handled both perfectly and took the time to play and snuggle with our social cat, ensuring he didn't feel lonely, but more importantly, was incredibly patient and respectful with our shy one. By the end of the trip, our shy cat was even coming out to say hello. We also received great updates and photos. Highly recommend!
Val
January 25, 2026
Ruby is wonderful with the boys. I am in the middle of a reconstruction mess right now with some really flakey contractors and she's been such an amazing person to have through this all. She takes meticulous notes and follows everything so carefully. I'd definitely work with her again!
Katie
November 9, 2025
Ruby came to the meet/greet with pencil and paper in hand to take notes and asked thorough follow-up questions. While on my trip I received detailed updates and pictures of my two fur babies. If you’re looking for a pet-sitter who treats your kitties like their own, look no further!
Janice
January 14, 2026
Easy to communicate with, friendly, and an overall awesome cat sitter. Ruby is amazing. I had to find a second sitter for my 3 furkids age 5, 5, and 2. We were both out of town and couldn’t do a meet and greet but we made it work. I’m glad I was able to trust Ruby with my cats and home. All warmed up to Ruby so quickly, despite two of them being shy at first! Ruby sends me detailed updates including more than 2 photos at each visit and goes the extra mile to make sure your kitties are happy while you’re away, an example of that was vacuuming and cleaning the surefeeds even when it wasn’t a required task. Will be booking with Ruby again!
Sean
October 27, 2025
Ruby was great from start to finish. She asked questions about our cat and took notes before her visits. The best part is the pictures she sent. We really like the pictures as it makes us happy while away.
Courtney
November 14, 2025
Ruby did a fantastic job taking care of my fussy old lady cat for nearly two weeks. This was my first time using meowtel and Ruby made this whole experience wonderful. My cat does require two daily meds and doesn't always make it easy but Ruby won her over. Ruby provided daily updates and pics and I felt at ease that my cat was getting great care in my absence. I highly recommend Ruby as a cat sitter and would definitely use her again.
Ellie
March 7, 2026
My cat, Lizzie, is very shy and doesn’t easily fall in like. But Ruby is clearly a cat whisperer and the two of them became good pals. I was relieved to know she had good care during my trip!
Rachel
February 27, 2026
Ruby was great! I was a little discombobulated with my dates and she was so sweet and patient. She and Bear hit it off right away and her pictures and communication were on point! Would love to have her back when I go away again!!
Steve And Stephanie
February 3, 2026
Ruby was great to work with in taking care of our kittens when we had to be out of town recently. Ruby's attention to detail comes through clearly in her updates after each visit, and her pictures of the kitties are the best!
Pedro
October 13, 2025
Ruby did a wonderful job watching our two cats. I appreciate all the photos and updates and can tell she kept them happy with their favorite activities (brushing and chasing the feather toy). She also cleaned up their messes - the house looked just as clean as I had left it before I left. She even left behind a very sweet handwritten note. I would definitely book with Ruby again.
Amanda
October 10, 2025
Ruby is fantastic! An excellent communicator who kept me updated with thoughtful messages and the sweetest daily photos. Patient and kind in accommodating the quirkiness of my cats, followed my care instructions to a T, and handled everything just as I would. Timely, reliable, and clearly adored by the kitties. After the first day, I felt so confident in the care they were receiving that I was able to fully relax and enjoy my trip. 10/10 would absolutely book with Ruby again! 🐾✨
Eric
October 5, 2025
Fanatastic experience and we could not be happier with Ruby and the exceptional care she gave to our two cats. One of our cats is getting elderly and now requires twice daily shots and the other is a rambunctious 10 month old. Ruby gave them both exceptional care and affection. Ruby has excellent communication and we were able to work out a stuck door and slightly shifted schedule without issue. I would 100% recommend Ruby to anyone needing a cat care taker!
Amy
March 12, 2026
Ruby is wonderful! Our cats were happy and well cared for by Ruby while we were out of town. We especially loved how communicative Ruby was at each visit, with fabulous photos and detailed reports - it makes leaving our loved ones a tiny bit easier. Thank you, Ruby!
Carly
December 28, 2025
I was extremely happy with how Ruby cared for my kitties in my home for my first Meowtel experience. I received a brief update every visit and could tell my cats were feeling relaxed and not lonely. My shy one and my grumpy older one both played. I can home to happy cats and a home with no messes or smells.
Sean
January 12, 2026
Ruby is great. She gives us plenty of pictures and looks out for extra things we may have missed before our vacation. We recommend Ruby for your cats.
Anna
January 3, 2026
Ruby was a lovely sitter for my two older kitties! I appreciated all the detailed updates and pictures, and care paid to my girls. I could tell my kitties really liked Ruby, and I hope to book Ruby again next time we travel!
Tiffany
September 29, 2025
Ruby is an excellent cat sitter! She took fantastic care of my kitty!!! I was amazed when I saw a picture of my fairly new rescue kitty sitting on her lap!!! Okay so I was a bit jealous at first, as she hasn't even done that with me yet!!! However it made our time away more relaxing as she was comfortable with Ruby!!! If you need a cat sitter, and Ruby is available- get Ruby!!!
Gloria
March 2, 2026
Ruby was lovely, easy to schedule with and talk to, and conscientious when she visited. She tried very hard to be friendly to my anxious kitty!
Stephanie
December 27, 2025
I feel like I won the lottery when I found Ruby! She is so kind and loving to the cats. She’s a great communicator and really pays attention to the details. She aimed to tailor her service to the cats needs, and I greatly appreciate that. I plan to have Ruby as long as she’s available!
Jennifer
December 27, 2025
we couldn't be happier and more relieved that we found ruby! our kitties loved her right away! she was so attentive to them and sent such thorough and wonderful updates! we will be recommending Ruby to all of our kitty parent friends!
Suzanne
November 12, 2025
Ruby is great! My cats are very shy, but I knew they were in good hands with Ruby. She seems very caring, professional and I felt confident they were getting the best care while I was away. I plan on using her again for my next trip.
Hilal
January 12, 2026
Ruby took great care of our 2 cats. She sent pictures everyday and responded to my questions in a timely manner. She's also very kind and polite. We'd love to work with Ruby again in the future.
Paul
January 3, 2026
Ruby was great. She was wonderful with communication and took good care of our little scaredy cat, Willa.
Janice
January 30, 2026
2nd time as having ruby as my kitties’ sitter! Cats definitely remembered Ruby as someone who gave them love and care! cute photos and updates as last time :) book ruby, now!
Stephanie
This month
Ruby is the best!!! She is so good with my cats and very thorough and great at communicating. I will definitely continue to have Ruby as long as she's available! And I will highly recommend her! What a gift!
Amanda
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Karis
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Karis
March 15, 2026
Jennifer
March 12, 2026
Ellie
March 8, 2026
Jennifer
February 24, 2026
Eric
February 23, 2026
Valerie
February 21, 2026
Anna
February 21, 2026
Eric
February 14, 2026
Sarah
February 4, 2026
Val
January 29, 2026
Nick
January 11, 2026
Jennifer
January 11, 2026
Sarah
January 1, 2026
Rose
December 29, 2025
Ruby went above and beyond with my kitties! I would definitely be a repeat customer.
Eric
November 3, 2025
Laura
November 2, 2025
Very communicative, super friendly, and overall just a good experience!
Renae
October 2, 2025
Ali
August 30, 2025
Ruby is a fantastic cat sitter! She went above and beyond taking care of our babies by playing with them, brushing them, and slowly giving our more anxious cat more attention as she became more comfortable with Ruby. Ruby has great communication and even sent pictures :) We are forever grateful to Ruby for her outstanding care and accommodating us when our travel plans changed last minute.
Lindsay
August 30, 2025
I highly recommend Ruby for anyone in need of a reliable and caring cat sitter. She truly went above and beyond to ensure my cat felt safe and loved in my absence. If you need a cat sitter who’s reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about your pet, I can’t recommend Ruby enough!
Meowtel
August 30, 2025
Ruby is a background-checked cat sitter in the Seattle area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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