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Paola is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Paola
Cat Sitting in Arlington Heights, IL
I’m patient with shy kitties and happy to match the energy of playful ones, always respecting their routines and personalities. I keep everything clean and organized, make sure ... I grew up with cats, so loving them comes naturally to me 🐾 I know they’re not just pets. They’re family (and the real bosses of the house 😸).
I’m patient with shy kitties and happy to match the energy of playful ones, always respecting their routines and personalities. I keep everything clean and organized, make sure they have fresh water, a tidy litter box, quality playtime, and of course lots of love. I also send plenty of photos and videos so you can see how they’re doing.
If your kitty needs a little extra care, don’t worry! I’m experienced giving pills, injections, or inhalers, so you can relax knowing they’re in safe hands 🐾
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve been a proud cat owner basically since birth 🐾, and professionally cat sitting for the past three years. I’ve met them all: tiny kittens, wise senior cats, cuddly extroverts, and the not-so-friendly ones 😸. No matter their personality, I know how to make them feel loved, and maybe even a little spoiled.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I truly love getting to know each kitty’s unique personality. Watching them feel safe and comfortable with me is the most rewarding part.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I care for every kitty as if they were my own 💛 I always double-check doors and windows, keep everything clean and safe, and follow the owner’s instructions carefully. I also send regular updates and photos so you can feel at peace while you’re away.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I always let them approach me at their own pace, speak softly, and create a calm, safe environment.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Paola is experienced with 5 types of medications
Check if Paola services your area
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Fil
April 2, 2026
This was my first time booking a cat sitter and using Meowtel and Paola was able to guide me through my first booking with her and setting up the meet and greet with ease. Paola was wonderful taking care of my cat while I was away, sending me picture and video updates. She followed my feeding, cleaning, and playing instructions perfectly which helped put my mind at ease since this was my first time leaving my cat behind and being so far away from her. Overall I had a great experience with Paola! Thank you so much for the amazing help provided!!
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Kim
This week
Paola was wonderful with our cats!Even our shy cat warmed up to her right away. She followed care instructions, played with the cats and sent a lot pictures and videos everyday. Oh top of providing great care and peace of mind, Paola came through for us when we were in a tight spot. Our first cat sitter had to cancel only three days before our flight. Highly recommended!!!
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John
February 25, 2026
Paola did a really great job with my baby girl Bella, a 13-year-old rescue she can be a little frightened by new people, but she really adjusted very quickly to Paola.
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Sarah
November 18, 2025
Paola was wonderful with my two fur babies. She handled their very different personalities (one shy, one social) with so much patience, warmth, and genuine care. Both cats adored her, and even my timid one eventualy warmed up to her. She kept me updated with messages and photos after every visit, which I truly appreciated. I'd happily trust her with my babies again in a heartbeat!
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Steve
September 22, 2025
This was our first time using a cat sitter and Paola made us very comfortable from the very beginning at the meet and greet. We have two cats and one needs medication by syringe. Paola did an excellent job giving the medications and both cats took to her very well. We were gone Friday to Sunday and she kept us updated with pics and videos from each visit. We were extremely pleased with our experience with Paola and have engaged her for our next trip in October. We would highly recommend Paola !
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Maryrose
August 8, 2025
Paola was a fantastic kitty sitter! Her communication stands out, she was quick to respond to all questions and provided amazing communication (with the best photos ever) while I was gone. Her energy with the cats was gentle and calm. She was patient with my cat that is shy with new people while matching energy with my social butterfly. Would HIGHLY recommend booking Paola for any sitter needs. This was my first time having care outside of people I know and it was well worth the cost to have the piece of mind that came having someone with professional experience take care of my little fur babies.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Paola's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Paola's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Paola's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Paola's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Arlington Heights cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Fil
April 2, 2026
This was my first time booking a cat sitter and using Meowtel and Paola was able to guide me through my first booking with her and setting up the meet and greet with ease. Paola was wonderful taking care of my cat while I was away, sending me picture and video updates. She followed my feeding, cleaning, and playing instructions perfectly which helped put my mind at ease since this was my first time leaving my cat behind and being so far away from her. Overall I had a great experience with Paola! Thank you so much for the amazing help provided!!
Kim
This week
Paola was wonderful with our cats!Even our shy cat warmed up to her right away. She followed care instructions, played with the cats and sent a lot pictures and videos everyday. Oh top of providing great care and peace of mind, Paola came through for us when we were in a tight spot. Our first cat sitter had to cancel only three days before our flight. Highly recommended!!!
John
February 25, 2026
Paola did a really great job with my baby girl Bella, a 13-year-old rescue she can be a little frightened by new people, but she really adjusted very quickly to Paola.
Sarah
November 18, 2025
Paola was wonderful with my two fur babies. She handled their very different personalities (one shy, one social) with so much patience, warmth, and genuine care. Both cats adored her, and even my timid one eventualy warmed up to her. She kept me updated with messages and photos after every visit, which I truly appreciated. I'd happily trust her with my babies again in a heartbeat!
Steve
September 22, 2025
This was our first time using a cat sitter and Paola made us very comfortable from the very beginning at the meet and greet. We have two cats and one needs medication by syringe. Paola did an excellent job giving the medications and both cats took to her very well. We were gone Friday to Sunday and she kept us updated with pics and videos from each visit. We were extremely pleased with our experience with Paola and have engaged her for our next trip in October. We would highly recommend Paola !
Maryrose
August 8, 2025
Paola was a fantastic kitty sitter! Her communication stands out, she was quick to respond to all questions and provided amazing communication (with the best photos ever) while I was gone. Her energy with the cats was gentle and calm. She was patient with my cat that is shy with new people while matching energy with my social butterfly. Would HIGHLY recommend booking Paola for any sitter needs. This was my first time having care outside of people I know and it was well worth the cost to have the piece of mind that came having someone with professional experience take care of my little fur babies.
Ana
September 30, 2025
Everything was left in order and very clean. Updates including photos were sent promptly after each visit.
Kristen
September 29, 2025
Paola is amazing and really put our minds at ease. She made PJ feel loved and administered his medication with ease. We are so grateful and can't wait to book her again.
Sonia
September 22, 2025
Paola has proven to be super reliable. She has taken care of our Isabella many times. She has been so patient and caring, even when our little princess is NOT nice (which is always!) Lol! Paola takes the time to send us pictures and videos that makes us feel more at ease when we are away from her. She has also replied to our messages on a promptly manner. We definitely recommend her.
Sarah
December 7, 2024
Paola is the first sitter who my shy kitty has taken to! I told her beforehand she probably wouldn’t see either of my cats too much- but sure enough, she sent lots of photos of him loving on her like he only does for the family :)
Daniel
October 28, 2025
Paola did a wonderful job of taking care of my kitties. She kept me well informed while I was gone and showed pictures of what she had done. It was a great experience using Meowtel. I look forward to using them on my next trip.
Dianne
October 14, 2025
it was so easy to find sitters, read their reviews and make the reservation. Paola is lovely, clearly know cats and took excellent car of our kitty.
Sara
January 27, 2024
Paola was great with sending pictures and updates! Will definitely be using her services in the future.
Jenna
January 12, 2024
Paola took amazing care of our two kitties, and we will definitely be return clients! She’s quick to respond to messages, and sent us great updates with pictures. We could tell from the pics that our cats were happy and well cared for. Even our shy kitty seemed very comfortable with her. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend Paola for your kitty care needs!
Erik
December 30, 2024
I booked Paola to take care of my cat over Christmas, and she showed up every day, when she said she would. I will definitely book her again.
Dayna
March 31, 2026
Paola was great! She sent videos and photos of my cats daily. I felt that they were in good hands.
Daniel
This month
GREAT EXPERIENCE, SHE TOK GREAT CARE OF MY ELUSIVE FUR BALLS.
Amy
April 4, 2026
We love and trust, Paola! She’s a wonderful communicator and know she cares about our baby as much as we do.
Jenna
June 24, 2024
This was Paola’s third time caring for our kitties, and she did an excellent job. She’s dependable and sends great updates, and our princesses seem to love her.
Amarylis
This week
Paola did an amazing job with the cats. She played with the and took care of their needs. I recommend her 💯 %!
Amy
This month
We are so grateful for Paola’s loving care for our 😸!
Dayna
April 9, 2026
Amy
April 6, 2026
Amy
March 29, 2026
Lysandra
February 23, 2026
Doug
February 21, 2026
Lo
February 7, 2026
Jenna
January 29, 2026
Amarylis
January 4, 2026
Sonia
December 17, 2025
Steve
October 7, 2025
Amarylis
September 28, 2025
Excellent service! I was very pleased with how Paola took care of my cats.
Amy
September 2, 2025
Paola is the best! We appreciate her timely responses and flexibility…and our kitty loves her. Do not hesitate to book her—She’s 100% trustworthy and dependable.
Amy
July 26, 2025
Erik
July 10, 2025
Erik
June 28, 2025
Jenna
May 13, 2025
Dana
December 29, 2024
Jenna
May 11, 2024
Meowtel
August 25, 2023
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