Cat Sitter Serving in NW Portland & St. Johns
Bat Country Pet Sitting provides insured, in-home cat sitting in the NW Portland and St. Johns areas for adult cats, seniors, shy cats, multi-cat households, and cats with more involved medical or daily care routines.
We offer drop-in visits, overnight cat sitting, and 24-hour live-in care depending on your cat’s needs and the level of support your household requires.
Our approach is simple: learn what is normal for your cat, keep their routine as consistent as possible, respect their boundaries, and pay attention when something changes.
Why In-Home Care Works Better for Cats
Most cats would rather stay home with their own bed, litter box, favorite window, hiding spots, and familiar routine than adjust to a boarding environment. That is especially true for seniors, shy cats, and cats with medical needs.
We follow your cat’s lead. If they want play, brushing, conversation, or a lap, great. If they would rather watch us from under the bed for all of our visits, that’s fine too.
Our goal isn’t to force interaction or manufacture a cute photo. It is to keep your cat comfortable, cared for, and as close to their normal routine as possible.
What We Pay Attention To
Meals and Fresh Water
We handle food and water according to your normal routine, including prescription diets, supplements, food sensitivities, raw and handmade diets, and detailed meal preparation.
We wash bowls at every visit, leave feeding areas tidy, and check water fountains for water levels and cleanliness, rather than simply top them off.
We watch fountains for nasty buildup, hair clumps, and low water levels, and do the kind of maintenance that keeps your cat’s drinking setup clean, hygienic, and inviting. (Read more about biofilm in pet dishes and fountains.)
Litter Care & Monitoring
We scoop litter boxes at every visit, but litter care goes beyond scooping poops. Changes in urine, stool, frequency, accidents, straining, or other litter-box behavior are crucial to note, especially for cats with urinary, renal, gastrointestinal, or other chronic conditions.
We also notice changes in appetite, drinking, mobility, social behavior, hiding, grooming, and general comfort. “Quiet” does not always mean “fine,” especially in cats.
We value observation, documentation, and letting you know when something looks different from the baseline you described in our intake and in your detailed pet care sheets.
Medication and Advanced Support Needs
We work with many cats whose care goes beyond feeding, litter, and companionship.
All medications and supportive care are provided according to the care plan established with you and, when applicable, instructions from your veterinarian.
We do not replace veterinary care. We ensure that medication schedules are followed, communicate clearly about what was given and how it went, and let you know right away when something concerns us.
For many clients, especially those leaving a senior or recently diagnosed cat for the first time, that level of communication makes all the difference, letting you travel with less worry and knowing your cat is in attentive, experienced hands.
Senior and Special-Needs Cats
Older cats benefit from more predictable routines, quieter handling, easier access to food and litter, close attention to hydration and elimination, and a sitter who understands that small changes are worth noting.
Cats with CKD or GI issues like IBD, cats prone to UTIs, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, urinary disease, or other chronic conditions need a more structured care plan than a routine drop-in visit provides.
We will talk through those needs before you travel and help determine whether drop-in visits, overnight care, or 24-hour live-in support make the most sense.
Cat Sitting Rates
Medication and skilled medical support are listed separately, so you only pay for what your cat actually needs. Each additional cat after two is $3.
Quick Visit
15-20 minutes
– Feeding and fresh water
– Litter box scooped
– Wellness and behavior check
– Feeding area tidied
– Text with photo update
Up to 2 cats. Medication support is not available at this visit length.
Standard Visit
30 minutes
– Everything in a Quick Visit
– Fountain cleaning and maintenance, if needed
– Play, brushing or quiet company
– Detailed text and/or video update, with photos
Up to 2 cats. This is the shortest visit for any medication support.
Extended Visit
45 minutes
– Everything in a Standard Visit
– Ideal for multi-cat households
– Slow warm-up for shy cats
– Unhurried time for skilled care
– Extra time for play and enrichment activities
Best fit for cats needing sub-q fluids, advanced medications, or extra support.
Add-Ons
Simple Care Add-Ons
Available on Standard and Extended visits.
Medication mixed into food – included (also available on Quick Visits)
Topical or transdermal gel – $5
Eye drops – $6
Ear drops – $6
Oral pilling – $8
Syringe-delivered oral medication – $8
Asthma inhaler or AeroKat – $12
One flat fee per service, per visit.
Complex Care Add-Ons
Priced per administration. Requires a 30-minute visit or longer.
Insulin injection – $14
Other vet-approved sub-q injection – $14
Subcutaneous fluids – $30
Blood glucose check – $14
A second same-day administration of the same service is billed at half rate.
Looking for longer visits for your pets? Overnight pet sitting and 24-hour live-in care include reduced rates for Complex Care Add-Ons.
Portland Cat Sitting That Fits Your Cat’s Needs
We build care around what your cat actually needs, rather than treating every visit the same way.
If you are looking for experienced cat sitting in NW Portland or St. Johns, get in touch today and tell us about your cat, their routine, and the kind of support they need.
Whatever care your beloved kitties need, We’re here to help!
