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Barb's Cat Service Arlington Hts
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I'm Barbara

A cat sitter in Arlington Heights, IL

5.00/5.00
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15 REVIEWS

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I'm Barbara | Cat Sitting in Arlington Heights, IL

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been cat sitting for Meowtel for almost 4 years. I have had cats my whole life. I also am a cat liaison at Heartland Animal Shelter.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love when I have a client who says that they were able to enjoy their vacation because I quickly gave them confidence that their cat was in good hands. I also love to win over a shy cat.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

We have a 7-year old tabby named Louis. He loves to snuggle under blankets and head butt you for attention. Sadly our 16-year old cat Whiskers passed away a week before Christmas. We miss him dearly.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I have a list of questions I pose in the meet and greet to insure that I understand the routine for the cats. I make sure that the key or code for entry works. I explain how I will communicate via the Meowtel app with updates and pictures. I make sure the veterinary forms are completed. I encourage the clients to type out instructions of the cats routine and any special instructions to leave with me as that is what I do when someone watches my cat.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I love to win over shy cats. I sit on the ground and make myself approachable. I gage when I can try to pet them. I let them sniff my hand prior to get comfortable. I sometimes bribe them with treats :)

Barbara's Reviews

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Sydney

Sydney

We booked Barb for a ten day vacation and she did a great job caring for our two cats! She was accommodating with our schedule for the home visit prior to our trip. She kept all three of our litter boxes clean, cleaned up some surprise cat vomit, filled their water, and fed them wet food as directed. She sent daily updates (with photos) and also brought in our mail. She even got our shy girl to play! Her communication was 10/10. We will definitely be booking with Barb again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 25, 2025
Jason

Jason

excellent as always. Barbara gives plenty of updates and pictures (which we love) and got even our shy boy to warm up to her

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 14, 2025
Josephine

Josephine

Barbara really came through for an emergency booking, and was wonderful! I got updates by the minute on my spoiled man, Beau, for every visit. I will definitely be coming to Barbara again should I need someone to look after him, and with more advance warning next time!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2025
Jason

Jason

Barbara is fantastic - we loved receiving our daily updates and the fact that our shy kitty warmed to her quickly made us feel feel so so comfortable with her as a go to sitter for future trips!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 20, 2025
Carol

Carol

Barbara took such excellent care of my fur babies, again. I actually planned my vacation schedule to her availability, because I know the excellent care she gives my cats. Noah requires oral medicine 2x per day, and she administered it better than I do! I am very grateful there is someone who loves my kitties like their own to look after them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 15, 2024
Jessica

Jessica

Barb was a wonderful caretaker for our 2 kitties while we were out of the country for 2 weeks! She provided detailed updates for every visit, pictures, took in mail & packages, watered plants, and cleaned up messes made by the cats. Above and beyond, highly recommend!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 19, 2024
Ryan

Ryan

Barbara was great with our pets while watching them for a week. She was super communicative and made sure to spend time with the cats to ensure they were doing well. We would definitely contact her again for future pet sitting!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 21, 2025
Carol

Carol

Barb is amazing! it's stressful leaving your fur babies. More so when one of them is sick and requires medicine. Barb provided the detailed information I requested, sent pictures and videos, and treated my 2 cats like they were her own. Barb took such great care of my cats, I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. I can't recommend her enough, and would definitely use her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 6, 2023
Nadine

Nadine

Barbra was extremely professional and very experienced with cats! She went above and beyond to make sure my kitties were well taken care of which gave me a lot of peace of mind!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 13, 2022
Laura

Laura

Barbara was beloved of my little Abigail. Very attentive and definitely took good care of her. She took extra care with updates, pictures, watered my plants and obviously did some amazing clean up.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 18, 2024
Laura

Laura

Barbara is attentive to my little one and sends off great pics. I know my cat is well taken care of and enjoys her time with Barbara.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 24, 2024
Jason

Jason

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 24, 2025
Laura

Laura

Fabulous as always! Pays excellent attention to my little one and keeps all neat and tidy. Thank you so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 5, 2025
Pamela

Pamela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 27, 2025
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Barbara is a cat sitter in the Arlington Heights area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

March 8, 2022

Barbara's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $40.00 / 45min $53.00 / 60min
  • Barbara's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Barbara's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • Topical Ointments
  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlington Heights cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $27.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Cat sitters on Meowtel offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so you can find the best options which are close by.

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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit typically includes the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

Barb's Cat Service Arlington Hts
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