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Barb's Cat Service Arlington Hts
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Repeat clients: 2
Response time: 14 min
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I'm Barbara

A cat sitter in Arlington Heights, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
9 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.

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 greet and meet 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

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
Meowtel

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
Pamela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 27, 2025

Barbara's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $40.00 / 45min $55.00 / 60min
  • Barbara's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Barbara's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • 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

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% 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.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer 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.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlington Heights cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $30.00. 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. Meowtel sitters 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 we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 will include 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. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Barb's Cat Service Arlington Hts
5.00 • 9 reviews • From $25.00