I'm Barbara
A cat sitter in Arlington Heights, IL
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I'm Barbara | Cat Sitting in Arlington Heights, IL
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Barbara's Reviews
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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Jason
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Laura
Fabulous as always! Pays excellent attention to my little one and keeps all neat and tidy. Thank you so much!
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Pamela
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Meowtel
Barbara is a cat sitter in the Arlington Heights area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Barbara's Service Area & Rates
- Meet & Greets
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Drop-in visits to your home
- $25.00 / 20min $40.00 / 45min $53.00 / 60min
- Barbara's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
Availability
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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.
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.