I'm Laurie
Purr-Fessional Cat Sitter Extraordinaire
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I'm Laurie
Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA
A bit about me: My passion for animals led me to embrace a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle from a y... Hi there! I’m Laurie, a lifelong cat enthusiast with a heart full of love for our feline friends. Since my teenage years, I’ve shared my home with a delightful array of cats—from sassy queens to food-motivated kings, and playful kittens full of mischief. Currently, my family includes three charming 2.5-year-old boys: Hemlock, Brambles, and Thistle.
A bit about me: My passion for animals led me to embrace a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle from a young age. With 25 years of experience as a graphic designer and graphics supervisor in television, I’ve honed my skills in attention to detail, effective communication, and thriving under pressure.
Now semi-retired, I understand the anxiety of leaving your beloved furbabies at home. That’s why I’m here to ensure your cats are happy, loved, and well-cared for while you’re away. Let’s make sure your kitties have a
purr-fectly wonderful time!
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love meeting a variety of cats and discovering their unique personalities. Cats are so fun and always bring a smile to my face! I also take great joy in providing their owners with peace of mind, knowing their beloved fur babies are well cared for while they’re away.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Absolutely! We have three boys that we adopted together. They are 2.5 years old and their names are Hemlock, Brambles, and Thistle. Each has a unique personality, and it’s so fun to see them interact. They get along wonderfully, enjoying snuggles, chasing each other around the house, and the occasional wrestling match. We feel so lucky to have these silly boys in our family!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I believe it’s important for a cat sitter to have cats of their own. Cats can be quite finicky, and having personal experience helps in understanding their unique nuances. Look for someone who is compassionate towards animals, as this ensures your cat’s needs and safety will always be a top priority. A compassionate and experienced sitter will give you peace of mind while you’re away.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Laurie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Jennifer
February 11, 2026
Laurie was amazing and went above and beyond to find a way to make sure one of ours got his daily medicine. loved that it allowed her to then have time to cuddle instead of spending the entire time trying to get him to take his pills. and now we have a quicker/easier way to get him to take his meds. life saver!
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Christian
January 15, 2026
Another smooth, easy, amazing reservation with Laurie! Our kitties were so happy to be reunited with their favorite cat sitter for a few days while we were out of town. Laurie provided super thorough updates and some of the cutest photos of our cats we’ve ever seen, plus the top notch care and playtime we can always count on her for! One of our kitties even needed some special skin care this time and Laurie got her to cooperate with no issues. She’ll always be our first choice!
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Erica
July 11, 2025
Our cats were happy with Laurie. This was the first time we left our cats with just a feeding sitter vs an overnight house sitter and it was great! Laurie has fabulous attention to detail, asked excellent questions in our first meeting & was very professional & communicative. We got lots of hilarious pictures of our girls while we were gone & it was obvious they were having a good time. Laurie clearly loves cats & it shows. Thank you so much Laurie, the girls hope to see you again soon.
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Christian
September 4, 2025
Laurie is such a delightful person and an absolutely fantastic cat sitter! She took such great care of our four kitties which is no small feat given how different (in personality and age) they are. We were a bit anxious in general as this was our furthest and longest trip away from our cats, but Laurie’s thoughtful and thorough updates immediately put us at ease. We could tell how content and happy all the cats were when we got home, and in fact I bet they miss their play time with Laurie now! We look forward to having her back to watch them again.
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Kaitlin
December 29, 2025
Laurie was so great! she sent so many photos each day which made me feel more at ease. She was able to work with one of my more anxious cats to make sure that he ate. I would definitely hire her again!
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B
December 22, 2025
Laurie was phenomenal with my 2 kitties! Even our more reserved cat, Ivy, warmed up to Laurie immediately. We came back to two happy kitties. I especially appreciate Laurie’s attention to detail during our meet & greet, and thorough communication & updates during every visit!
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Drop in visits rates
Laurie's is 25%
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
Laurie's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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
Jennifer
February 11, 2026
Laurie was amazing and went above and beyond to find a way to make sure one of ours got his daily medicine. loved that it allowed her to then have time to cuddle instead of spending the entire time trying to get him to take his pills. and now we have a quicker/easier way to get him to take his meds. life saver!
Christian
January 15, 2026
Another smooth, easy, amazing reservation with Laurie! Our kitties were so happy to be reunited with their favorite cat sitter for a few days while we were out of town. Laurie provided super thorough updates and some of the cutest photos of our cats we’ve ever seen, plus the top notch care and playtime we can always count on her for! One of our kitties even needed some special skin care this time and Laurie got her to cooperate with no issues. She’ll always be our first choice!
Erica
July 11, 2025
Our cats were happy with Laurie. This was the first time we left our cats with just a feeding sitter vs an overnight house sitter and it was great! Laurie has fabulous attention to detail, asked excellent questions in our first meeting & was very professional & communicative. We got lots of hilarious pictures of our girls while we were gone & it was obvious they were having a good time. Laurie clearly loves cats & it shows. Thank you so much Laurie, the girls hope to see you again soon.
Christian
September 4, 2025
Laurie is such a delightful person and an absolutely fantastic cat sitter! She took such great care of our four kitties which is no small feat given how different (in personality and age) they are. We were a bit anxious in general as this was our furthest and longest trip away from our cats, but Laurie’s thoughtful and thorough updates immediately put us at ease. We could tell how content and happy all the cats were when we got home, and in fact I bet they miss their play time with Laurie now! We look forward to having her back to watch them again.
Kaitlin
December 29, 2025
Laurie was so great! she sent so many photos each day which made me feel more at ease. She was able to work with one of my more anxious cats to make sure that he ate. I would definitely hire her again!
B
December 22, 2025
Laurie was phenomenal with my 2 kitties! Even our more reserved cat, Ivy, warmed up to Laurie immediately. We came back to two happy kitties. I especially appreciate Laurie’s attention to detail during our meet & greet, and thorough communication & updates during every visit!
Stacey
September 26, 2025
Laurie is amazing! She is compassionate and incredibly communicative. She treated both of my girls so well, provided great updates and was so thorough with the initial meet and greet - especially making sure she knew any emergency options (vet, carriers, etc…). I’ve already asked her to come back for my next trip!
Alysa
July 2, 2025
Laurie was caring, communicative, and kind. She was punctual and let me know if there were issues. Even my shy kitty came out for pets with her! And we got loads of photos that helped us feel our cats were in good hands. Thanks, Laurie!
Karen
August 11, 2025
Laurie was great with my kitties! She played with them and took great photos of them. She did a great job feeding them, refilling their water fountain, and cleaning their litter box! I highly recommend Laurie. She’s super friendly and professional.
Janet
August 9, 2025
My cat is difficult to say the least, but Laurie did a great job getting her to eat her pills and be social!
Alicia
July 29, 2025
Had a great experience with Laurie as a catsitter! Arranging everything was quick and easy. And Laurie provided plenty of pictures while I was away. Even my more cautious cat seemed comfortable interacting with her. :)
Karen
March 15, 2025
Laurie is wonderful! We have new kittens and she spends time playing and interacting with them. They love her so much they greet her at the door!
Robyn
March 3, 2025
So happy to have found Laurie! My senior cat can be grumpy and uncooperative when anyone other than me administers his meds - but Laurie handled him like a pro!
Ana
July 16, 2025
I would recommend Laurie in a heartbeat! she followed all instructions, was easy to communicate with, and clearly cared about making my cat Boo feel happy and comfortable while I was away :) Boo seemed happy when I got back home, which means so much!
Larissa
December 28, 2024
Laurie was so great with updates and photos. I love how much she genuinely loved spending time giving our kitties cuddles. Will definitely use her again! :)
Charlene
January 4, 2025
Laurie was fantastic! She took care of all my kitties needs, was always on time, sent great pictures and communication! would definitely use her again and again!
Sandra
November 25, 2025
Laurie is fantastic!! She wasn't daunted by the fact that we live on a boat and took wonderful care of our two babies while we gone. We'll definitely be booking with her again!
Lindy
November 30, 2025
Laurie was a kind, highly reliable sitter. She is clearly a cat person. My cat loved her right away from the first meet and greet.
Rian
December 1, 2025
Laurie was great. Responsive and sent a lot of update messages. I for sure would book her again.
Josh
September 30, 2025
Laurie was awesome, very communicative and she did a fantastic job! I would definitely hire her again and was totally impressed, thank you Laurie!! A+++
Chris
February 2, 2025
I appreciate Laurie for her great communication and customer service! she follows up with me ahead of her visits to make sure no instructions have changed. she goes above and beyond! thinking of things related to my cats care before I do!!
Sandra
January 27, 2026
Laurie is great! This was our second time booking her and she still had all the info from a couple months prior so super easy. We'll absolutely book with her again next time we need a sitter.
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Jennifer
February 19, 2026
Chiaki
February 15, 2026
George
February 3, 2026
Elyla
January 18, 2026
Tara
January 4, 2026
Michelle
December 29, 2025
Laurie was a great sitter for our senior cat!
Evan
December 11, 2025
Elyla
November 13, 2025
Tara
November 2, 2025
Erin
October 26, 2025
Laurie did a great job watching our 2 cats. She was friendly, responsive, and flexible to accommodate visiting.
Alexandra
October 3, 2025
Lovely updates and took great care of Sable!
Margaret
September 14, 2025
Laurie was awesome-reliable, caring and very responsive!! our kitties loved her. Highly recommend her to anyone!!
Elyla
August 31, 2025
This was our first time using a sitter, Laurie was great and gave us a peace of mind!
Maebh
August 14, 2025
Aniran
August 1, 2025
Matt
July 27, 2025
Laurie did a fantastic job watching Catt. She was very communicative with lots of updates. Catt was excited to see us when we got back!
Adam
July 23, 2025
Karen
May 15, 2025
Crystal
May 6, 2025
amazing! my cat Bitsy loves Laurie!
Robyn
April 27, 2025
Chris
April 23, 2025
Joel
April 22, 2025
Kait
April 9, 2025
Joel
March 26, 2025
Chris
March 20, 2025
Traci
March 1, 2025
Joel
February 24, 2025
Chris
February 21, 2025
Chris
February 9, 2025
Traci
February 6, 2025
Laurie did a great job! I feel very lucky to have found her :)
Chris
February 4, 2025
Stacey
February 4, 2025
Joel
February 3, 2025
Chris
January 25, 2025
Joel
January 21, 2025
Chris
December 26, 2024
I travel for work and personal. I need someone I can trust and rely on to take great care of my cats. Laurie has been amazing! I appreciate her care and detailed updates. you can tell she loves cats and is an outstanding caregiver.
Teferri
November 26, 2024
Throughout our time working together, Laurie has consistently demonstrated exceptional reliability and professionalism. She has been incredibly dependable, always arriving on time and ready to tackle any task with a positive attitude. Their expertise with work systems were a valuable asset to our team, ensuring things made air smoothly and efficiently. Her consistent dedication, punctuality, and willingness to go the extra mile made her an indispensable part of our success.
Michael
November 26, 2024
Laurie is the person you’d want to go to for advice taking care of cats! She’s meticulous with details and will know the second something seems off with a cat. She’s also quick on her feet and will know exactly how to handle any situation that might come up!
Meowtel
November 26, 2024
Laurie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Alpharetta area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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