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I'm Paterla
Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA
I grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and I've always loved animals— especially cats since I've lived with many of them over the years. I currently live with two cats here in Seattle; A 19 year old grandma and a 10 year old toddler.
I've spent 4 years at HSMC, (Wausau, WI) volunteering there as a cat advocate. I would spend my time with many cats cleaning their kennels, washing laundry an... [I'm back to school full time, but previous clients are welcome to reach out and ask about availability!]
I grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and I've always loved animals— especially cats since I've lived with many of them over the years. I currently live with two cats here in Seattle; A 19 year old grandma and a 10 year old toddler.
I've spent 4 years at HSMC, (Wausau, WI) volunteering there as a cat advocate. I would spend my time with many cats cleaning their kennels, washing laundry and of course, playing with them.
I have experience administering oral liquid medication, topical flea/tick medication, inhalers and ear drops to cats.
As for hours of service in neighborhoods, I reside in Shoreline by Hamlin Park (98155) and can drive/bus to you. My availability is currently more flexible this quarter, but may change in the near future.
My third and most recent covid vaccination was in December of 2021. I constantly sanitize, wash my hands and maintain cleanliness.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Paterla is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Kar Mun
February 23, 2026
It's our second time having Pat cat sit. We're so thankful for Pat's patience with our last minute notes about our cat having some anal gland issues right before we left for our trip. Pat puts us at ease with all the detailed updates, as she kept a close eye on our cat's behavior and litterbox use at each visit. Our shy cat thoroughly enjoyed Pat's company at each visit, which is a huge relief for us. Many many thanks, Pat!
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Julia
January 9, 2026
Pat was the epitome of kind and calm from our intro meeting through her entire weeklong stay (overnights) with our feisty cat. She exceeded all expectations with imaginative play and daily pictures/updates. We returned to a tidy home and a happy kitty. Will definitely ask for Pat next time we travel!!!
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Sharmane
August 14, 2025
This was the fourth time Paterla has looked after my cats, Krayt and Kreia, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. I have to preface this by saying that, of the six cats I’ve had over the last 20 years, these two littermates are by far the shyest. They usually only responded to my husband and me. Since my husband died, they’ve had to meet more people who have helped me during my grief, but most visitors are met with wary distance. Something changed after Paterla started caring for them. By the end of her first or second visit, they were already brave enough to walk near her—a huge milestone. On this most recent trip, they actually became affectionate with her. She sends me photos and thoughtful descriptions of their behavior each time she visits, but this time I was floored: on her last day, both cats gave her side belly. They never do that, not even for most friends—only for me. Knowing that my skittish little ones feel safe and cared for with her is an enormous relief, especially because I travel often and no longer have my husband here to look after them. Paterla isn’t just a wonderful and reliable caretaker—she has genuinely earned my cats’ trust, and that means everything to me. I highly recommend her for anyone in need of loving, attentive cat-sitting.
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Kar Mun
October 7, 2025
We cannot thank Pat enough for taking such good care of our only cat, MoMo, when we were away. Pat made sure all of MoMo's needs were taken care of at each visit and also sent pics/updates after each visit, which was very helpful and reassuring. Pat took the time and effort to bond with MoMo during her visits and it makes our cat feel less lonely when we were away. Thank you so much, Pat!
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Jessica
September 9, 2025
This was the 4th time we had Pat take care of our 3 kitties. She is so great! All of our cats take daily medication and Pat always ensured everyone took theirs. Even when our cats would spit out the medicine, Pat found ways to trick them and make sure they took it. We feel so grateful to have a cat sitter we feel that we can trust in our home and with our cats when we are away.
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John
March 16, 2026
Very flexible when we had weather related travel difficulties. Our cat Sua loves her
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Paterla'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
Paterla's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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 $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
Kar Mun
February 23, 2026
It's our second time having Pat cat sit. We're so thankful for Pat's patience with our last minute notes about our cat having some anal gland issues right before we left for our trip. Pat puts us at ease with all the detailed updates, as she kept a close eye on our cat's behavior and litterbox use at each visit. Our shy cat thoroughly enjoyed Pat's company at each visit, which is a huge relief for us. Many many thanks, Pat!
Julia
January 9, 2026
Pat was the epitome of kind and calm from our intro meeting through her entire weeklong stay (overnights) with our feisty cat. She exceeded all expectations with imaginative play and daily pictures/updates. We returned to a tidy home and a happy kitty. Will definitely ask for Pat next time we travel!!!
Sharmane
August 14, 2025
This was the fourth time Paterla has looked after my cats, Krayt and Kreia, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. I have to preface this by saying that, of the six cats I’ve had over the last 20 years, these two littermates are by far the shyest. They usually only responded to my husband and me. Since my husband died, they’ve had to meet more people who have helped me during my grief, but most visitors are met with wary distance. Something changed after Paterla started caring for them. By the end of her first or second visit, they were already brave enough to walk near her—a huge milestone. On this most recent trip, they actually became affectionate with her. She sends me photos and thoughtful descriptions of their behavior each time she visits, but this time I was floored: on her last day, both cats gave her side belly. They never do that, not even for most friends—only for me. Knowing that my skittish little ones feel safe and cared for with her is an enormous relief, especially because I travel often and no longer have my husband here to look after them. Paterla isn’t just a wonderful and reliable caretaker—she has genuinely earned my cats’ trust, and that means everything to me. I highly recommend her for anyone in need of loving, attentive cat-sitting.
Kar Mun
October 7, 2025
We cannot thank Pat enough for taking such good care of our only cat, MoMo, when we were away. Pat made sure all of MoMo's needs were taken care of at each visit and also sent pics/updates after each visit, which was very helpful and reassuring. Pat took the time and effort to bond with MoMo during her visits and it makes our cat feel less lonely when we were away. Thank you so much, Pat!
Jessica
September 9, 2025
This was the 4th time we had Pat take care of our 3 kitties. She is so great! All of our cats take daily medication and Pat always ensured everyone took theirs. Even when our cats would spit out the medicine, Pat found ways to trick them and make sure they took it. We feel so grateful to have a cat sitter we feel that we can trust in our home and with our cats when we are away.
John
March 16, 2026
Very flexible when we had weather related travel difficulties. Our cat Sua loves her
Chris C
December 28, 2025
Pat was great. She showed up every day at the time she said she would, fed and checked in on the kitties, scooped the litter box, took pics of the cats, and was sure to leave a light on and lock the door. Will use her services again.
Melissa
December 20, 2025
Paterla was wonderful. Artemis is always very shy and Paterla is the first sitter that’s able to get Artie to come out herself.
Hannah
November 15, 2025
Pat is great! She was so sweet and provided great photos and updates while I was gone. My cat is pretty shy about giving love to strangers but was rubbing on Pat by the end of the weekend. I would definitely recommend Pat!
John
December 10, 2025
Paterla was a wonderful overnight companion for our Sua! Coming home last night Sua was calm and content, actually I think she wondered when Pat was coming. This was a repeat booking. We would never hesitate to have her sit Sua.
Saul
November 30, 2025
Paterla sent daily updates with pictures and took good care for our Shadow, giving her treats and petting her. Paterla is a top notch caregiver.
Linda
July 26, 2025
My kitty, Kalli, was relaxed and happy when I came home. Paterla seems to be a cat whisperer--normally Kalli will hide, but from the pics Pat sent, she was sitting in her favorite box, lazing around, and just watching Pat do the kitty chores. Thank you, Paterla, for taking such good care of my sweet Kalli!!!
Hannah
September 17, 2025
I know I can trust Paterla to care for my cats! I have two cats with medication schedules and she handles them like a pro! Thank you for taking care of Emmie and Simba!
Sharmane
September 4, 2025
Paterla is now a fixture in Krayt and Kreia’s lives because I travel so frequently. they are affections and playful with her even though they typically are shy of strangers. It takes them time to warm up to new people but they seem to remember her now and hang out with her on her visits. This is such a relief knowing they’re in good hands when I travel. I highly recommend Paterla.
Day
July 29, 2025
Pat connected with our 2 cats and quickly navigated their habits to make them feel relaxed and happy while we were away. We look forward to using her services again!
Rachel
June 24, 2025
Pat did a great job. I actually felt comfortable with her watching them. (I have pet sitter trust issues.) I loved the pics and updates. I will definitely ask her again!
Sharmane
March 26, 2025
My poor cats have moved around quite a lot in the last couple years but we have finally settled in the Seattle area and unfortunately for them I had a trip planned right after we got our apartment. Paterla stepped in to look after them while I was gone. They’re both really shy but after a few days my boy Krayt started talking up a storm and my girl Kreia “allowed” Paterla to pet her (she’s very withholding 😂). I got daily updates with photos and a breakdown of what the visit was like. I felt very comfortable even though I have major separation anxiety. I immediately signed up with Paterla for my next trip in a few weeks. I believe she is thoughtful, caring, and definitely patient with my scaredy cats for them to come around.
Colleen
January 5, 2025
Pat was a wonderful sitter for our two kitties! She gave them all of their medicine without any issues and sent very nice daily updates and photos. I would highly recommend her!
Jessica
December 27, 2024
Pat took care of our three kitties over the holiday. Not only did she win over our kitty trio, she made sure all of them got their twice daily medications on time every day we were gone. Plus retrieved a package for us containing more cat treats for our time away. Thankful to find somebody who seems trustworthy!
Sharmane
September 16, 2025
This was the fifth time Paterla has looked after my cats, Krayt and Kreia, and once again I couldn’t be happier. I was away for a speaking engagement, which meant I couldn’t check in on the cameras very often since I was either on stage or with colleagues. Having Paterla there gave me such peace of mind—she always sends thoughtful updates and photos, and my usually shy cats continue to grow more comfortable and affectionate with her each visit. What really stood out this time is how much less stressed my cats are when I travel now. They’ve learned to expect the care they’ll get from Paterla, and instead of punishing me with hours of cold shoulder when I get home, I’m greeted with cuddles right away. Knowing they feel safe with her makes traveling so much easier. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving, reliable cat sitter.
Anh
December 29, 2024
Pat is great with our two orange boy cats who loved playing with her. She is responsive to my texts while I was abroad in Mexico. She kept the litter box clean and changed the water fountain every day just as we (and our cats) expected. I highly recommend Pat!
Stephanie
December 1, 2024
This was our first time having Pat care of our two cats. She took great care of them! Pat is incredibly responsive and patient and took great photos of the kitties. I have a super shy and anxious cat, but he seemed to warm up to Pat very quickly! Overall, this was an awesome experience :)
Eva
November 3, 2024
Took great care of my cats, especially my shy baby Loki! He usually takes a week to warm up to people (if it all), and he warmed up to Pat by the second day. :)
Sharmane
April 15, 2025
This is my second reservation with Paterla and both went very well. my cats are shy of strangers but before the first reservation ended they’d come out to hang with her. By the second one, it looks like they were their normal food demanding selves. I have severe separation anxiety but I feel good about my cats being taken care of by Pat while I travel, which happens often now. I highly recommend Paterla for your cat babies. She will be patient with the shy ones and loving when they come around.
Liz
November 13, 2024
This was our second time having Pat care for our cats while on vacation and it was again a great experience! We were away for a much longer trip so I was a bit nervous about that, but Pat made sure to give my cats the best cuddles and always ensure they had a clean box and nurtured appetite. I also look forward to the high quality cat photo updates when we’re away :)
Gigi
August 13, 2024
I had Pat stay for overnight visits and left her with fairly complex instructions for my two cats who don’t get along yet. she did great and also sent great updates. I came home to happy, relaxed cats.
Monica
May 22, 2024
I am so glad we asked Paterla to take care of our kitties. When we got back, even our shy girl was relaxed and ready for snuggles. She updated us after each visit and really made sure things were in order when we came home. I think we've found our regular sitter!
John
July 17, 2024
Pat was great! She was very responsive to our requests, and modifications when we were gone. The photos were so nice to have to see how Lola was doing. He seemed very content when we returned. We’ll certainly use Pat again in the near future!
Billie
January 7, 2025
Pat is great! This is our second time having her watch our two older cats. We love getting picture updates and know that if there is a problem with the cats we'll be informed right away. Easy to book, coordinate, and communicate with as always. :)
Jennifer
July 4, 2025
I had a last minute trip. Paterla was able to step in and take care of my meows effortlessly with updates. thank you!!
Gabriela
November 27, 2023
This was my first time using Meowtel and having a cat sitter that wasn't family - it went perfectly thanks to Pat! She was quick to respond and was thorough with reviewing care instructions pre-vacation. We got picture updates of our cat every visit, which were such a delight to look forward to! By the pictures, we could tell Pat was taking great care of our cat. We were able to go on vacation knowing our cat was in good hands while we were away!
Katlyn
November 26, 2023
Pat was a wonderful sitter for my shy kitty. She gained his trust right away, gave him twice daily meds, shared adorable photos, communicated often, and left my kitty totally content. I’ll gladly have Pat come back again!
River
October 29, 2023
Pateria took wonderful care of our cat! Timely updates, dealt with difficulties well, great pictures, excellent following of instructions and caring daily comments. We 100% recommend Pat and Meowtel. Thank you! It was great not to worry about our cat while we traveled.
Nicholas
October 10, 2023
Pat did an amazing job with my cats, including my normally shy kitty. She kept me up to date while we were on out vacation with great photos!
Hannah
September 13, 2023
Pat is awesome! our cat is very shy and she was able to find her and get her to snuggle. she gave wonderful updates and pictures every time and is flexible if I needed additional visits.
Odette
October 21, 2023
Pat was quick to respond, flexible about my dates, and on point about details and instructions. My kitties were happy, I got updates each visit, she was great.
Hannah
December 2, 2023
Pat is our regular cat sitter. Our cat is very shy but she comes right out to Pat - and Pat gets the cutest photos! Pat gives consistent updates and has a flexible schedule which is really helpful for us.
Nick
November 27, 2023
Paterla was an excellent sitter and took great care of my cat. She's very responsive and sends photo updates every day. Would definitely book with her again!
Stephanie
November 12, 2025
This is our second time asking Paterla to come check in on our cats. Everything went great! Even my super anxious kitty made an appearance!
Amy
November 16, 2025
Paterla was very communicative, sent photos and thorough updates, and the kitties loved her!
Susan
August 26, 2025
Paterla met all of our expectations. We had a very nice meet and greet and she did everything she promised. I will definitely use her again. I loved the little updates and pictures.
Molly
August 8, 2025
Pateria is so great! she truly gave piece of mind when I was away! and her photos were adorable of Alfie
Shelley
September 15, 2024
Pateria did a great job of taking care of my special needs cats. I appreciated the updates and photos!
Liz
December 26, 2023
Paterla was great at following instructions and providing snuggles to our cats while we were away! Looking forward to booking them for our next trip :)
Neda
August 9, 2024
Paterla was a wonderful cat-sitter to my sometimes difficult cat. She followed all of our instructions and gave timely updates every visit. She was also patient enough to wait over an hour for my leasing office to open in order to get the keys to the apartment. She is clearly a natural with cats and I will be happy to book with her in the future again!!
Susan
December 1, 2025
As always Paterla took the worry about our cats out of our time away. she is so reliable and communicative. I don't know what we'd do without her.
Susan
September 29, 2025
Paterla is very trustworthy and gave our cats wonderful care. I love the pictures and updates and feel that my babies are in safe hands.
Jessica
June 30, 2025
Third time having Pat care for our three kitties and continue to have only positive things to say. Pat is trustworthy and gives us peace of mind while we are away.
Saul
December 28, 2024
Paterla did a terrific job, providing detailed daily updates and photos. Happy to find someone we can trust to take care of our floof.
John
April 6, 2026
Paterla did great taking care of our cat on short notice.
Zuraidah
June 23, 2025
Perfect sitter! My timid one was actually friendly to Paterla.
John
This month
As always with Pat our Sua is happy, content and healthy when we come back.
Tatiana
This month
John
March 18, 2026
Susan
January 25, 2026
Neda
January 11, 2026
Marie Claude
December 31, 2025
Tatiana
December 29, 2025
Pat is just simply the best. we are so happy to have found her and we will always trust her to take care of our boys (2 cats) when we need her. 💖
Eva
December 21, 2025
Friendly and attentive as always! I can always count on Paterla to make sure my cats are cared for :)
William
December 9, 2025
Meredith
November 30, 2025
Tatiana
November 28, 2025
Saul
November 26, 2025
Wilson
November 20, 2025
Susan
November 17, 2025
John
November 15, 2025
Great care for our cat and house.
Phillip
November 5, 2025
William
October 31, 2025
Sabrina
October 31, 2025
Wilson
October 20, 2025
Molly
September 11, 2025
Sabrina
August 29, 2025
Marie Claude
August 26, 2025
Meredith
August 16, 2025
William
August 12, 2025
Ive booked with Paterla a few times now and have had a great experience each time.
Gillian
August 9, 2025
Katrina
August 9, 2025
Day
August 5, 2025
Marie Claude
July 5, 2025
Ryan
June 22, 2025
Joshua
June 21, 2025
Joshua
June 18, 2025
Anneliese
June 16, 2025
William
May 4, 2025
Janelle
April 20, 2025
Sharmane
April 14, 2025
Jessica
March 28, 2025
William
March 25, 2025
Tatiana
March 23, 2025
Neda
February 28, 2025
Gigi
February 23, 2025
John
February 16, 2025
We have used Pat a number of times in the past and she continues to be a great cat companion and caretaker for our Lola. We’ll be using her again when we travel next!
Tatiana
February 13, 2025
Everything went so great! 😊
Alicia
February 1, 2025
Hannah
January 25, 2025
John
January 16, 2025
Liz
December 29, 2024
Maximilian
December 28, 2024
Kevin
December 19, 2024
Eva
December 9, 2024
Tatiana
December 1, 2024
it was my first time booking a cat sitting with Paterla and everything went great! 😊 she is super friendly and took great care of my boys! I’m so thankful to have found someone so great as her! definitely booking again with her when needed!
Thu
November 30, 2024
Gabriela
November 20, 2024
Rebecca
October 27, 2024
Kevin
October 22, 2024
Pat was accommodating and responsive. My timid kitty felt safe enough to say hello.
Neda
October 13, 2024
Angela
October 10, 2024
Alicia
October 1, 2024
Hannah
September 18, 2024
Jennifer
August 31, 2024
Ryan
August 25, 2024
John
August 24, 2024
This was our second time having Pat visit our cat, Lola. She did a great job, and we will certainly be reaching out to her in the future for additional visits!
Marie
August 24, 2024
Matt
August 14, 2024
Wilson
August 6, 2024
Rachel
July 13, 2024
Hannah
July 12, 2024
I really appreciate how flexible and responsive Paterla is. I’m always confident that she will take care of my baby girl! 🐱
Christine
July 10, 2024
Hannah
July 10, 2024
Jacquelyn
July 3, 2024
Matt
June 27, 2024
Linda
May 22, 2024
Billie
April 26, 2024
Ariella
April 25, 2024
Hannah
April 23, 2024
Pat is so helpful and responsive! she is flexible and our cat loves her :)
Gabriela
April 22, 2024
Bill
April 11, 2024
Hannah
March 22, 2024
Sydney
February 26, 2024
Chris
February 25, 2024
Paterla took great care of our cat while we were away on vacation, highly recommended to anyone who requires care for their pet while away from home .
Thomas
January 9, 2024
pat is a awesome cat sitter and very thorough on every visit.
Sydney
January 8, 2024
Jennifer
January 7, 2024
Sydney
December 30, 2023
Paterla was so quick to respond and very sweet!
Ian
December 30, 2023
Paterla was very dependable and did a great job taking care of our cats over the holidays. We'd definitely use her again in the future!
Martha
December 28, 2023
Paterla did an amazing job taking care of our two cats! she went above & beyond to do tasks to help us while away. We really appreciate her!
Rebeca
December 26, 2023
Colin
November 20, 2023
Nicholas
October 31, 2023
Hannah
October 30, 2023
Colin
October 19, 2023
Colin
September 19, 2023
Justin
September 6, 2023
Paterla was a great communicator and did a great job looking after my cat for 2 days. Will definitely be reaching out to her again!
Joel
September 4, 2023
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