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Ruby - Carer For Ckd And Special Needs

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19 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Ruby is experienced with 5 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids

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Ruby - Carer For Ckd And Special Needs

I'm Ruby

Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA

Ruby is an experienced sitter specializing in senior cats. She has years of experience administering subcutaneous fluids, syringe feedings, and catering to special needs. From complicated meal regimens to medications of all kinds, she is practiced and ready to set your cat (and yourself!) at ease. She is calm under pressure when dealing with poopy accidents and medical emergencies. And sh... Ruby is an experienced sitter specializing in senior cats. She has years of experience administering subcutaneous fluids, syringe feedings, and catering to special needs. From complicated meal regimens to medications of all kinds, she is practiced and ready to set your cat (and yourself!) at ease. She is calm under pressure when dealing with poopy accidents and medical emergencies. And she takes pride in meeting each cat's individual needs and temperment, whether that's constant snuggles or just kind words from afar. At home in Shoreline, she cares for Macaulay (19, CKD) and Yukon (15, IBD), who keep her company for board games and animated movie nights.

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!

Learn More About Ruby

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:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids

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49 reviews
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Audrey

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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!

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