Your Cat Doesn’t Need to Leave Home Just Because You Do
Enter your ZIP code to see whether cat sitting is available in your neighborhood. Serving families throughout Portland Metro Area.
When possible base visit rate is shown above. Additional fees may apply for extra cats, every-other-day scheduling, holidays, parking, or medication support.
The base rate depends on your service zone. The fees below apply when additional services, medication support, or special scheduling needs are involved.
Cats in the City is a feline-focused care provider serving Portland and surrounding communities. Our team specializes exclusively in cats and approaches cat sitting through a framework centered around feline behavior, emotional regulation, physiologic observation, and continuity care.
Unlike generalized pet sitting services, our care model is informed by extensive experience working with senior cats, diabetic cats, shy and fearful cats, medically complex cats, post-surgical recovery cases, and cats experiencing environmental or behavioral stress.
This level of training allows us to provide observant, informed, and responsive in-home feline care — not simply quick feeding visits.
Cats in the City is a professional feline care company serving Portland cat guardians who want experienced, responsible caregivers entering their home. Our cat sitters are trained, insured, and committed to maintaining the safety, comfort, emotional wellbeing, and physiologic stability of every cat in our care.
We believe quality cat sitting involves more than completing tasks. It involves recognizing how cats communicate comfort, stress, regulation, illness, and environmental adaptation — and responding thoughtfully to those signals throughout the care experience.
Some cats feel safest at home. For sensitive, routine-oriented, elderly, or medically complex cats, travel and environmental disruption can create significant stress. In many cases, remaining within a familiar home environment allows cats to maintain stronger emotional regulation, more stable routines, and greater overall comfort during owner absence.
With Cats in the City’s professional feline-only cat sitting service, your cat remains in the comfort of home while our trained caregivers provide attentive daily care, environmental observation, feeding support, enrichment, medication administration when needed, and ongoing behavioral monitoring.
Whether you are traveling, working long hours, managing a family emergency, or coordinating care for a medically sensitive cat, our team focuses not only on completing visits, but on understanding how your cat is functioning emotionally and physically throughout the care period itself.
Visits include feeding, litter care, observation, behavior monitoring, environmental checks, and guardian updates.
Explore visit structure →Cats communicate stress differently. Feline-only care changes pacing, handling, observation, and support.
Learn why it matters →Clear instructions, accessible supplies, carrier locations, and routine stability help visits go smoothly.
Prepare for care →Some cats do well with daily visits. Others need more continuity, observation, or overnight support.
Plan visit frequency →Support for aging cats who need careful observation, routine stability, and gentle pacing.
Support senior cats →Care for cats who need medication support during travel or owner absence.
Review medication care →Quiet, paced care for cats who need space, predictability, and low-pressure observation.
Explore shy cat support →Support for homes where social dynamics, feeding, litterboxes, and routines all matter.
Explore multi-cat care →Cats in the City provides in-home cat sitting in Portland and surrounding areas across neighborhoods including NW, NE, SE, and SW Portland, with service in areas such as Sellwood, Laurelhurst, Irvington, Alameda, Foster-Powell, and Mt. Tabor. If you are unsure whether your address is within our service area, use the ZIP checker above and we will be happy to confirm.
Feline-only in-home care for Sellwood households.
Explore Sellwood →Cat sitting throughout Southwest Portland with continuity-focused care.
Explore SW Portland →Feline-only care for Eastside Portland households.
Explore Eastside →Explore the broader Portland cat sitting service area.
View Portland service →Cat sitting is about more than food and litter. It is about protecting routine, preserving comfort, and maintaining the small daily rituals that help cats feel safe while their guardian is away. That may mean brushing, play, quiet companionship, window time, or a little catnip — we meet each cat where they are.
Even something simple can become a meaningful moment of connection. During each visit, we observe appetite, mood, energy, comfort, and engagement because the small details matter in professional feline care.
Our in-home cat sitting rates are organized by service zone. Some ZIP codes fall fully within one zone, while others depend on your exact address within the ZIP code. If you are unsure which zone applies, use the service-area checker above or contact us and we will confirm your rate.
97034, 97035, 97036, 97086 (west of SE 102nd Ave), 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220 (excluding Hayden Island), 97222, 97232, 97233, 97236 (west of SE 162nd Ave), 97239, 97266
97003, 97005, 97006, 97008, 97015, 97027, 97030, 97045 (within Multnomah County), 97062, 97068 (northeast of the Tualatin River), 97086 (east of SE 102nd Ave), 97220 (Hayden Island), 97223, 97224, 97225, 97229, 97230 (east of SE 162nd Ave), 97233 (east of SE 162nd Ave), 97236 (east of SE 162nd Ave)
97024, 97060 (west of NE Jordan Rd), 97080 (west of SE 282nd Ave), 97089, 98660, 98661, 98663, 98664, 98683, 98684
97070 (east of SW Graham Ferry Rd), 97140 (within Washington County), 98607 (southwest of SE Leadbetter Rd), 98671 (southwest of SE Blair Rd)
The service zone determines your base visit rate. The items below apply when additional cats, special scheduling, parking costs, or medical support are part of your care plan.
We provide in-home cat sitting across Portland. Below are the neighborhoods we commonly serve, grouped by quadrant. Don’t see yours? Your ZIP may still be within our service zone.
Cats in the City is a fully bonded and insured professional feline care company. When you invite us into your home, you can be confident that both your home and your cat are in responsible, experienced hands. Our reputation has been built over years of providing reliable, attentive in-home cat care throughout the Portland area.
Our team specializes exclusively in feline care. That means every visit is guided by a deep understanding of cat behavior, stress signals, and environmental needs. We bring clinical awareness, behavioral insight, and genuine compassion to every home we enter.
We know how much your cat means to you. Our goal is simple: provide a level of professional care that allows you to travel with complete confidence, knowing your cat is safe, comfortable, and well looked after.
During each visit, our professional cat sitters provide attentive care that supports your cat’s daily routine and wellbeing.
While caring for your cat, we also help maintain the safety and appearance of your home. These services are included at no additional cost.
While you travel, we provide daily communication and photo updates so you can see how your cat is doing in real time. Many clients tell us these updates are their favorite part of the experience.
Travel with peace of mind knowing your cat — and your home — are being cared for by experienced professionals dedicated to thoughtful, attentive feline care.
Most pet sitting services are built around brief visits and basic checklists. Cats in the City’s Portland cat sitting service is different. Our in-home feline care is structured around routine, behavior, wellness observation, and continuity—because cats are not generic pets, and their care should not be treated that way.
We do more than stop by. We provide thoughtful, feline-specific in-home cat care designed to support comfort, stability, and trust while you are away. Better Care for Cats™ starts right at home.
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Shawn is a cat behavior specialist, trauma-informed grooming innovator, and co-founder of Cats in the City and TANDEM Cat® Grooming. With a Master of Social Work (MSW) and over 18 years of experience in feline care, Shawn has combined his expertise in clinical social work, animal behavior, and somatic intervention to revolutionize how cats are supported in grooming, boarding, and in-home settings. As the co-creator of the Certified TANDEM Cat® Grooming Program, Shawn has pioneered consent-based, cooperative grooming methods that minimize stress and elevate care to a clinical standard. His approach integrates behavioral science, therapeutic touch, and trauma-responsive handling to ensure that every cat is seen, stabilized, and supported—without sedation or force. Shawn holds the Certified TANDEM Cat® Groomer (CTCG) credential and is recognized as a founding Doctor of Somatic Medicine (DSM), a discipline he helped create to define trauma-informed, body-based care for medically and behaviorally complex cats. Through his leadership at Cats in the City, Shawn and his husband, neuroscientist Dr. Daniel T. Lioyryan, have developed a gold-standard model of feline care grounded in trust-building, environmental regulation, and clinical observation. Together, they have served more than 70,000 cats and built the TANDEM Cat® Institute as a national leader in feline wellness. At the heart of Shawn’s work is a clear mission: To meet every cat with dignity, fluency, and respect—especially in moments when they can’t ask for it themselves.
A neuroscientist, feline behavior specialist, and co-founder of Cats in the City and TANDEM™ Cat Grooming. With a deep understanding of animal behavior and physiology, Dr. Lioyryan has dedicated his career to advancing feline care through science-backed, stress-reducing grooming techniques that prioritize both the physical and emotional well-being of cats. Dr. Lioyryan earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Vollum Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where he implemented the Animal Behavior Unit—a cutting-edge research facility focused on the nervous system and behavior. His expertise in sensory processing, stress responses, and movement coordination has directly influenced the innovative handling methods used in TANDEM™ Cat Grooming, making it the only cat grooming system developed with a foundation in scientific research, behavior analysis, and feline-specific needs. Alongside his husband and co-founder, Shawn Lioyryan, CTCG, MSW, Dr. Lioyryan co-created the Certified TANDEM™ Cat Grooming Program, revolutionizing feline grooming through synchronized, low-stress techniques. His work has set a new industry standard, demonstrating how structured, science-based grooming can improve feline health, reduce stress-related disorders, and enhance the human-cat bond. At Cats in the City, Dr. Lioyryan continues to apply his expertise in feline wellness, helping to shape evidence-based grooming, boarding, and behavior-focused care for cats. His passion for elevating the quality of feline life through innovation and research remains at the heart of everything he does.
Liz is the Lead Cat Sitter and Assistant Groomer at our Sellwood location. A dedicated member of the Cats in the City team since 2016, she brings years of experience and a deep love for feline care. With her keen attention to detail and gentle approach, Liz ensures that every cat receives the highest level of comfort and care, whether during grooming sessions or while boarding. Her commitment to feline well-being makes her an invaluable part of our team and a trusted caregiver for our clients' beloved cats.
Laura is the Manager and Lead Cat Sitter at our Sellwood location, bringing leadership and expertise to the Cats in the City team. With a deep passion for feline care and years of hands-on experience, she ensures that every cat in our care feels safe, comfortable, and loved. Laura’s keen organizational skills and dedication to excellence help maintain a smooth, stress-free environment for both our feline guests and their owners. Her commitment to quality care and customer service makes her an essential part of our team.
Tora is a Veterinary Assistant and certified TANDEM™ Groomer at Cats in the City, bringing a compassionate and skilled approach to feline care. With expertise in both veterinary support and specialized grooming, she ensures that each cat receives the attention, patience, and gentle handling they need. Her deep understanding of feline behavior and health allows her to recognize and respond to individual needs, making every grooming and care experience as stress-free as possible. Tora’s dedication to the well-being of cats and her expertise in the TANDEM™ grooming method make her an essential part of our team.
We measure our love of cats by how much we are loved by them.
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