I'm Erica
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Erica is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Erica
Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA
My approach to cat sitting is rooted in gentleness, humor, and deep respect- for the cats, your home, and your peace of mind. Whether your kitty is a social butterfly, a shy little ghost, or a mischievous gremlin, I take the time to understand their rhythm and meet them exactly where they are.
I also love photography, so you can expect thoughtful updates with a text message and 1–2 photos every visit. I know how reassuring it is to see your cats happy and cared for while you’re away, and I... Hi, I’m Erica! I’m a heart on my sleeve cat lover, cozy homebody, and natural caretaker based in the Portage Bay neighborhood of Seattle.
My approach to cat sitting is rooted in gentleness, humor, and deep respect- for the cats, your home, and your peace of mind. Whether your kitty is a social butterfly, a shy little ghost, or a mischievous gremlin, I take the time to understand their rhythm and meet them exactly where they are.
I also love photography, so you can expect thoughtful updates with a text message and 1–2 photos every visit. I know how reassuring it is to see your cats happy and cared for while you’re away, and I enjoy capturing their little quirks and cozy moments! 🐾
I pride myself on being punctual, communicative, and calm under pressure. I’ll keep things tidy, waters topped, litter clean, and will lovingly tend to your plants or small house tasks while making sure your cats feel safe, seen, and comfy.
Outside of cat sitting, I love winding down with a big cup of earl grey and a good book. I enjoy thrifting, exploring farmer’s markets, painting, hiking the forests with my partner, and playing with our own beloved cat, Cake, who truly runs the household (as she should!).
My background is in Clinical Mental Healthcare, which means I bring both warmth and professionalism to every visit. My schedule is flexible, and I’m happy to accommodate morning and evening check-ins.
I’d be honored to care for your kitty family while you’re away. I know how deeply we love our pets, and I take that trust to heart! 🩵🤎
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How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I ensure safety and security by following all care instructions closely and keeping doors and windows closed. I double-check that food, water, and litterbox areas are clean and safe, and I’m mindful about not letting cats slip outside. I also make sure the home is locked and secure after each visit, treating the space with the same care and respect I would my own!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I handle timid or anxious cats by moving quietly and slowly to avoid startling them. I crouch down to their level so they can approach and smell me on their own terms, and I often avoid direct eye contact at first. I speak softly, make no sudden movements, and let them set the pace for interaction.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Erica is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Mimi
July 1, 2026
Erica did a wonderful job watching my Chloe cat. I was away fro three nights and needed someone to stop by in the evenings to feed her wet food, clean litter, and keep her company/play with her. Every evening Erica would provide a detailed text of everything that she did and photos of Chloe snuggled up beside her, which was so nice! I highly recommend Erica and will be in touch if I am ever out of town again 😌
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Brynn
This week
Erica did an amazing job caring for my three cats while I was out of town. She went above and beyond to leave my apartment tidy for when I got back. She takes the cutest cat pictures and gives very detailed updates. My cats are all very comfortable with her, even my cat who can normally be very shy. Thanks again Erica!!
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Molly
June 6, 2026
Erica was very responsive, came up with rainy day play activities and gave great summaries of the time spent with our kitties! Would definitely book again.
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Alfadhli
January 6, 2026
Erica was absolutely amazing with Oli. She’s reliable, communicative, and clearly has a natural way with cats—Oli adores her. As an extra bonus, she even watered our plants and brought in our packages without us asking. We’re so grateful for her care. Thanks, Erica!
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Ian
December 31, 2025
Erica did an AMAZING job watching our cats. She gave thorough updates which were not only fun but let us know even the smallest instructions were being followed. She also clearly developed a relationship with our cats during the job. Finally, when our flight home was cancelled at the last minute, she hurried over to make sure they still got their dinner. We can't recommend her enough!
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Katrina
December 2, 2025
Erica is very reliable and speaks cat. She had lots of creative and fun ideas for play to keep my kittens busy and followed the instructions exactly for their daily care. I think the cats were disappointed when I came back and they didn’t have their fun play buddy anymore! She also went a step above to keep everything clean and swept. I would highly recommend Erica!
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Drop in visits rates
Erica'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
Erica'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.
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 $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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Mimi
July 1, 2026
Erica did a wonderful job watching my Chloe cat. I was away fro three nights and needed someone to stop by in the evenings to feed her wet food, clean litter, and keep her company/play with her. Every evening Erica would provide a detailed text of everything that she did and photos of Chloe snuggled up beside her, which was so nice! I highly recommend Erica and will be in touch if I am ever out of town again 😌
Brynn
This week
Erica did an amazing job caring for my three cats while I was out of town. She went above and beyond to leave my apartment tidy for when I got back. She takes the cutest cat pictures and gives very detailed updates. My cats are all very comfortable with her, even my cat who can normally be very shy. Thanks again Erica!!
Molly
June 6, 2026
Erica was very responsive, came up with rainy day play activities and gave great summaries of the time spent with our kitties! Would definitely book again.
Alfadhli
January 6, 2026
Erica was absolutely amazing with Oli. She’s reliable, communicative, and clearly has a natural way with cats—Oli adores her. As an extra bonus, she even watered our plants and brought in our packages without us asking. We’re so grateful for her care. Thanks, Erica!
Ian
December 31, 2025
Erica did an AMAZING job watching our cats. She gave thorough updates which were not only fun but let us know even the smallest instructions were being followed. She also clearly developed a relationship with our cats during the job. Finally, when our flight home was cancelled at the last minute, she hurried over to make sure they still got their dinner. We can't recommend her enough!
Katrina
December 2, 2025
Erica is very reliable and speaks cat. She had lots of creative and fun ideas for play to keep my kittens busy and followed the instructions exactly for their daily care. I think the cats were disappointed when I came back and they didn’t have their fun play buddy anymore! She also went a step above to keep everything clean and swept. I would highly recommend Erica!
William
November 13, 2025
This was our second time booking Erica, and both of the times, she did an awesome job taking care of our kitties! We have two cats, and one of them is pretty shy, and for other cat sitters, the shy one would sometimes not come out of hiding. But Erica must have a knack for making cats feel comfortable, because our shy cat never missed a play session with her. In addition to this, Erica is reliable and detail-oriented, and we would highly recommend booking her to take care of your kitties.
Areeya
January 23, 2026
Erica did an amazing job with my girls! She was extremely thoughtful and thorough in taking care of them and went above and beyond what I expected. She kept their water and feeders full, played with them lots, gave them treats, and built them the cutest blanket fort. I could not have asked for better care. I highly recommend Erica!!!
Amelia
This month
It's always nerve wracking to leave your home and cat care to a stranger, but Erica put us totally at ease. She's a clear and speedy communicator and was available to do a last minute check in when our travel plans home got delayed. My cat seems happy and well cared for, and we got daily updates with [cute!] photos. Would definitely book with her again.
Magali
June 1, 2026
Erica was reliable and communicative cat sitter. She took good care of my cat, who can be a little grumpy and skeptical of strangers at first, and kept me updated during visits. She also handled my cat’s medication without issues. She was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. I appreciated her help and would recommend her to other pet owners.
Allyson
October 27, 2025
Erica was so wonderful with our 2 cats while we visited home for over a week! Her daily updates and attention to detail were above and beyond, and I felt assured that my babies were in very good hands. Will absolutely hire her again for any future cat sitting needs!
Amanda
February 24, 2026
Erica was amazing!! We loved having her watch our kitties! She did so well w my sky boy (truly a shy kitty whisperer) and my social butterfly. She sent lots of pics and detailed updates which gave us so much peace while we were out of town. Thanks so much Erica, looking forward to the next time 🫶🏼
William
July 15, 2025
Erica was a life saver! We had to scramble the day before a trip to find a replacement cat sitter, and we're so lucky to have found Erica. Not only she was super responsive and was able to arrange an impromptu meet and greet on the same day we reached out, but she also took excellent care of our kitties while we were gone. We have two cats, Bigby and Cloud, and Bigby is pretty shy around strangers and usually doesn't come out when a sitter is present. But Erica was able to effortlessly build trust and get Bigby to come out for his two favorite things—play and treats. We'd wholeheartedly recommend Erica to anyone looking for a dependable cat sitter who knows how to get on a cat's wavelength!
David
May 25, 2026
Erica was absolutely wonderful with my cats! They warmed up to her immediately, which gave me so much peace of mind. She kept me consistently updated with photos throughout her visits, completely assuring me that they were safe, happy and incredibly well treated. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and truly caring pet sitter.
Krystal
This month
Erica did a great job taking care of my elderly cats and even managed to coax one back into his cone.
Joan
September 29, 2025
Erica is FANTASTIC. She communicated thoroughly, followed all our instructions faithfully and best of all obviously loved our two kitties a lot.
Marie
June 30, 2026
Erica was amazing with my two kitties! They tend to be shy but it was clear that they warmed up to her quickly. I will definitely be rebooking her in the future :)
Marina
January 6, 2026
Erica was amazing! She took great care of my cat. My cat is usually not too friendly to new people but she instantly got along with Erica. I am very greatful with the care she provided and I cannot recommend her enough.
Rae
This month
Erica provided daily updates and photos of my two cats which gave us great peace of mind while traveling. I would recommend booking with her.
Kathleen
April 7, 2026
Erica is a conscientious pet sitter. She arrives on time, and the cats love her. This is our second booking with her.
Maggie
This month
Erica was very communicative and took great care of our cat Biscuit while we were away for 4 days. Will be booking with her again!
Erin
October 22, 2025
Erica is always so great with my cats - they are completely comfortable with her and I don't worry a bit when I am away.
Samantha
November 30, 2025
she goes above and beyond. Our cat loved her and she really made sure everything was safe comfortable and happy for our kitty during our long trip
Allyson
April 6, 2026
This is our second booking with Erica, and she was very communicative and wonderful with our kitties, just like last time!
Max
March 7, 2026
Erica was amazing with our little one Buttons!! We loved the daily updates and it was clear that she got along great with our shy girl!
William
This month
This was our third time working with Erica, and the third time we were extremely satisfied with how everything went. Erica is professional, communicative, and really seems to have a way with our kitties, even the shy one. Highly recommended!
Sona
September 3, 2025
Erica was wonderful and took great care of my kitties! She was responsive and I would definitely have her back!
Natalie
August 10, 2025
Erica is amazing! She gave our cat so much love, and went above and beyond to keep things tidy. She is a great communicator with a caring heart.
Amanda
June 2, 2026
Erica took great care of our kitties during our 10 day trip! enabled us to be stress free knowing she was looking after our boys 🫶🏼
Beata
October 28, 2025
Erica has taken care of my guys a couple of times. She is great - communicative, reliable....and great with the cats!
Katrina
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Simrun
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Amanda
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Ana
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Samantha
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Weitai
This month
Erica is an amazing catsitter: she is super attentive and responsive, and our cat Ari really appreciated her care!
Sophia
July 20, 2026
Maebh
July 20, 2026
Weitai
July 7, 2026
Samantha
July 6, 2026
Luz
July 2, 2026
Good communication, punctual, and took good care of my cat.
Lori
July 1, 2026
Brynn
June 30, 2026
Ana
June 29, 2026
Erica has watched my senior cat twice now, and she’s done an amazing job! My cat seems quite happy when I return :)
Nima
June 15, 2026
Kendall
June 1, 2026
Beata
May 26, 2026
Erica is the best! My cats love, love her...even the super anxious shy one.
Areeya
May 24, 2026
Erica is always amazing and goes above and beyond in taking care of my two kitties. They love her lots and I do too! 😻
Olga
April 7, 2026
Annie
March 29, 2026
Erica was great— super communicative, helpful, and kind!
Beata
March 13, 2026
Ian
February 22, 2026
Katie
January 31, 2026
Erica was great with my shy kitty, Violet. She provided me detailed updates and I came home to a happy cat!!
David
January 27, 2026
easy to use and professional pet sitters
Kathleen
January 23, 2026
Erica was wonderful with our cats! we will definitely book her again.
Beata
January 20, 2026
Weitai
January 4, 2026
Erica was amazing, helpful and responsive! Our cat Ari was very well looked after, and she was super relaxed and happy when we came back from our trip. I would 100% recommend working with her
Marie Claude
December 28, 2025
Felicity
December 4, 2025
Excellent communication, will absolutely book Erica again.
Emmeline
November 5, 2025
Cindy
November 5, 2025
Erica was a great cat sitter for our two kitties. She communicated promptly and sent pictures. I would definitely want her to take care of Zelda and Pesto again.
Shayla
September 2, 2025
So wonderful with my cats! she went above and beyond playing and caring for them. Even tidied up ❤️
Amy
August 11, 2025
Samantha
August 3, 2025
Rachel
July 31, 2025
Erica was great while we were out of town for an extended amount of time. She was communicative and helpful, and went above and beyond
Raeanne
July 7, 2025
Erica is the best choice to care for your kitties! She will treat them like her own with lots of play time and snuggles. Communication is always great and you can count on her to show up as scheduled!
Leviticus
July 7, 2025
I was so worried about my cats being sat by a new person, but Erica was absolutely amazing at keeping me updated as well as working with my skittish kitties. I’m thoroughly impressed with her.
Sebastian
July 7, 2025
Erica is an absolute gem of a cat sitter — truly one of a kind. From the moment we connected with her, it was clear that she brings an extraordinary level of care, responsibility, and warmth to her work. She has been nothing short of phenomenal in caring for our beloved cats and home, consistently going above and beyond. Erica is incredibly attentive and detail-oriented, intentionally spending time with each cat and learning their unique quirks — from their personalities to their routines and needs. Whether it’s administering medication with care, keeping the litter box pristine, or engaging them in play and affection (plus sending us adorable photos!), she approaches everything with genuine compassion and professionalism. What truly sets Erica apart is her proactive and adaptive nature. She notices what needs to be done and takes thoughtful initiative, always keeping us informed with clear, kind communication. We’ve always felt a deep sense of trust and peace of mind knowing our pets and home are in her capable hands. We cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone seeking exceptional, heartfelt care for their furry companions.
Meowtel
July 7, 2025
Erica is a background-checked cat sitter in the Seattle area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.