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I'm Christine
Cat Sitting in Buffalo Grove, IL
Ever since I started housesitting in 2016, I enjoy it more each year. I love all animals and of course dogs too but call myself a cat person bc cats reached a part of my heart I never knew existed!
After catsitting for almost 10 years, I am now auntie to more than a dozen cats and a content cat lady. They say I’m a cat whisperer: I love slow blinks, afternoon naps, toebeans and speak cat.
Over the years, I've cared for various cat breeds, ages and personalities, including a pair of calico queens in Bucktown (with me their mere servant); a tuxedo brother-duo in Lakeview who were little rascals that let me know when it's playtime (also the smartest boys who could open cabinets); and a 4yo shy baby whom I turned into a lap kitty (to the surprise and delight of her pawrents)... They call me Auntie Christine :)
Ever since I started housesitting in 2016, I enjoy it more each year. I love all animals and of course dogs too but call myself a cat person bc cats reached a part of my heart I never knew existed!
After catsitting for almost 10 years, I am now auntie to more than a dozen cats and a content cat lady. They say I’m a cat whisperer: I love slow blinks, afternoon naps, toebeans and speak cat.
Over the years, I've cared for various cat breeds, ages and personalities, including a pair of calico queens in Bucktown (with me their mere servant); a tuxedo brother-duo in Lakeview who were little rascals that let me know when it's playtime (also the smartest boys who could open cabinets); and a 4yo shy baby whom I turned into a lap kitty (to the surprise and delight of her pawrents).
Before the pandemic, I regularly housesat three precious 5-6yo darlings with various temperaments and adorable quirks every winter for 5 years in West Palm Beach to escape the Chicago snow.
Also: two 10yo adopted Singaporean strays in Andersonville who got into the scariest fights with each other but were the sweetest couch potato cuddle bugs with me; fed a few friendly neighborhood strays (including a calico who showed me how she could thwack a mouse good against the stairs); a beautiful snow-white flamepoint Siamese trio in Hyde Park.
This summer, I went back to Houston Heights to sit my Chocolate Burmese babies for the second time. And also got to meet two Cornish Rex beauties — simply JUST SMITTEN at first sight.
The highest compliment as a catsitter is when they ask me to come back and I now have several long-time clients for seasonal long-term sits, where the hardest part is leaving!
The photos in my profile are my own and speak for themselves as to cat contentment & pet photography.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love meeting different cats and learning their quirks and personalities. Through catsitting, I got to meet Chocolate Burmese, Cornish Rex and of course the tabbies and tuxedos and calicos and torties. I’d love to meet Maine Coons Russian Blues ragdolls Bengals and so meowny more!! This way, I can meet and love on all the babies without turning into a crazy cat lady with 50 cats.
What is your favorite cat toy?
My favorite cat toy is whatever the cats like! Bc they definitely have their favorites and will let you know. Some like wands, some love their little mousies, or just brown grocery bags or even water caps that roll around easily.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I do this with every cat bc cats are territorial I’m entering their territory. When I first come into the house, I crouch down still and let them approach me for sniffs. I always speak softly and don’t make any sudden or large movements. Once the cat has sniffed me, I’ll get up slowly and quietly to not startle them. For shy cats I’ll often just sit there or even lie on the floor near them for however long it takes for them to feel comfortable around me. I’m always mindful and respectful of their cues to make sure pets n scritches are welcome bc I don’t want to overwhelm or overstimulate them. It’s better to leave them wanting more than to overstay my welcome! Usually by day 2 or 3 the cats will warm up to me and beg for scritches n love, which I’m more than happy to give.
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Raluca
November 2, 2025
Christine was absolutely wonderful during the two weeks she cared for my 9-year-old calico cat, Sisi. Her daily updates were the highlight of my day, both funny and informative, especially regarding Sisi’s eating and drinking habits. Since Sisi had bladder surgery earlier this year, that level of attentiveness meant a lot. Christine is reliable, follows instructions to the letter, and truly goes above and beyond to make sure pets feel comfortable. She even brought her own cloth items to help Sisi get used to her scent, knowing how cautious and territorial she can be with new people. I highly recommend Christine to anyone looking for a caring and responsible pet sitter.
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Charlene
February 9, 2026
Christine was wonderful. She sent me pictures and texts while I was away , and took great care with Stanley. I felt very relieved to know that he was well taken care of.
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Evan
July 29, 2025
Christine was a great cat sitter! I received daily updates, pictures and videos of my cats while I was away. Very detailed and accommodating. Definitely helped alleviate any stress I had from leaving because my cats had their own little ‘staycation’. Highly recommended! Spectacular service!!
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Kate
May 18, 2025
Christine was beyond awesome. I’ve never been away from my fur daughter for this long. I’ve been distracted by life stuff on my trip (having to extend day by day) and Christine made sure to send lots of pictures and very thorough updates. Very grateful and I know my baby was cared for.
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Katy
January 5, 2025
Auntie Christine is an exceptional cat sitter and cat whisperer. She clearly speaks "cat". My cat who can often stay glued to her chair with anxiety was up to greet Christine and play lots of games with her especially chase the feather. My other cat ran for her to wait until she sat down so she could snuggle in her lap. Christine is an example of someone who is a perfect fit for what she does. She deeply cares about cats. She is curious about their personality and their likes and dislikes. She knows how to draw cats out and make them feel loved and comfortable. She is a great communicator and has a great sense of humor. Her updates and pictures were a definite highlight of our vacation and we returned to very happy cats who are still looking around the house to find Christine.
Read moreResponse from Christine
Katy, I’m BLOWN AWAY by your beautifully kind words, thank you! I loved meeting a fellow kindred cat lover soul and loving on Ninja n Ronaldo.
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Tatiana
December 29, 2024
Christine was AMAZING!!! She was super attentive during our meet & greet, and took careful notes. We felt immediately at ease, and knew our kitties would be in great hands. We don’t travel often, so when we do, we miss our kitties tremendously. Christine shared photos at every visit, with personalized notes of what the cats were up to and how they were doing. She is also a shy-kitty whisperer! Our boy Charlie came out from under the bed and spent time with Christine which was great to see (she sent photos and videos!). She even sent us a “Christmas card” from the kitties on Christmas Day. Towards the end of our booking, we reached out to Christine to see if she would be available in case the weather turned bad and our flight home would be delayed (we were coming back from Colorado). She eased our minds and was flexible in case we did need to add an extra visit. Overall, we would love to book with Christine again - and we highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Christine!! 😻😻
Read moreResponse from Christine
Thank you, Tatiana! I know it’s hard leaving your fur babies so always more than happy to play medium for pawrents n pets. Would love to see handsome Charlie & darling Freyja again!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Christine's is 35%
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
Christine's holiday surcharge is 35%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Christine's is 40%
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
Christine's holiday surcharge is 40%.
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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.
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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.
Buffalo Grove cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $35.00. 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
Raluca
November 2, 2025
Christine was absolutely wonderful during the two weeks she cared for my 9-year-old calico cat, Sisi. Her daily updates were the highlight of my day, both funny and informative, especially regarding Sisi’s eating and drinking habits. Since Sisi had bladder surgery earlier this year, that level of attentiveness meant a lot. Christine is reliable, follows instructions to the letter, and truly goes above and beyond to make sure pets feel comfortable. She even brought her own cloth items to help Sisi get used to her scent, knowing how cautious and territorial she can be with new people. I highly recommend Christine to anyone looking for a caring and responsible pet sitter.
Charlene
February 9, 2026
Christine was wonderful. She sent me pictures and texts while I was away , and took great care with Stanley. I felt very relieved to know that he was well taken care of.
Evan
July 29, 2025
Christine was a great cat sitter! I received daily updates, pictures and videos of my cats while I was away. Very detailed and accommodating. Definitely helped alleviate any stress I had from leaving because my cats had their own little ‘staycation’. Highly recommended! Spectacular service!!
Kate
May 18, 2025
Christine was beyond awesome. I’ve never been away from my fur daughter for this long. I’ve been distracted by life stuff on my trip (having to extend day by day) and Christine made sure to send lots of pictures and very thorough updates. Very grateful and I know my baby was cared for.
Katy
January 5, 2025
Auntie Christine is an exceptional cat sitter and cat whisperer. She clearly speaks "cat". My cat who can often stay glued to her chair with anxiety was up to greet Christine and play lots of games with her especially chase the feather. My other cat ran for her to wait until she sat down so she could snuggle in her lap. Christine is an example of someone who is a perfect fit for what she does. She deeply cares about cats. She is curious about their personality and their likes and dislikes. She knows how to draw cats out and make them feel loved and comfortable. She is a great communicator and has a great sense of humor. Her updates and pictures were a definite highlight of our vacation and we returned to very happy cats who are still looking around the house to find Christine.
Response from Christine
Katy, I’m BLOWN AWAY by your beautifully kind words, thank you! I loved meeting a fellow kindred cat lover soul and loving on Ninja n Ronaldo.
Tatiana
December 29, 2024
Christine was AMAZING!!! She was super attentive during our meet & greet, and took careful notes. We felt immediately at ease, and knew our kitties would be in great hands. We don’t travel often, so when we do, we miss our kitties tremendously. Christine shared photos at every visit, with personalized notes of what the cats were up to and how they were doing. She is also a shy-kitty whisperer! Our boy Charlie came out from under the bed and spent time with Christine which was great to see (she sent photos and videos!). She even sent us a “Christmas card” from the kitties on Christmas Day. Towards the end of our booking, we reached out to Christine to see if she would be available in case the weather turned bad and our flight home would be delayed (we were coming back from Colorado). She eased our minds and was flexible in case we did need to add an extra visit. Overall, we would love to book with Christine again - and we highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Christine!! 😻😻
Response from Christine
Thank you, Tatiana! I know it’s hard leaving your fur babies so always more than happy to play medium for pawrents n pets. Would love to see handsome Charlie & darling Freyja again!
Stephen
September 11, 2025
Christine did a fantastic job watching my senior kitty. She let me know when she was headed off to visit him, and she sent me a lot of great photos too. I could tell he was enjoying her care. She asked good questions about his health and answered my texts promptly. I will use her again!
Hande
March 28, 2025
This is the second time Christine took care of our kittens. You can tell that this isn’t just a job for her. She truly cares about animals. Gives us daily updates, communicates her concerns and notices things if we forgot something. She sends photos and videos. Completes all the tasks thoroughly. Thank you Christine!!!!
Sean
January 10, 2026
The absolute best! Whether for a short day trip away or a longer trip, Christine is reliable, communicative, and absolutely thorough, and amazing with our two cats (one of whom is extremely shy, but now always comes out for her). Thanks Christine!
Ryan
December 2, 2024
Christine did a great job caring for our cat Ellie while we traveled out of state. Ellie requires daily medication and Christine handled it like a champ! I would definitely recommend Christine.
Grace
December 28, 2023
Christine was amazing with our cats! One of our cats is very shy and hides whenever unfamiliar people are around but she came out and played with Christine (unicorn sighting!). Christine also was very responsive and sent lots of pictures
Abby
March 31, 2025
Found Meowtel when my regular catsitter was on vacation at the same time we were - I needed some other help and I was terrified about finding someone I could trust. BUT....I found an amazing lady through Meowtel and I could not be more pleased! Photos, updates, timing, level of care, and kindness was well beyond what I had expected. So grateful! Auntie Christine is truly awesome!! Thank you!
Deborah
January 8, 2024
Christine is great. Pluto loved her! She took tons of phots and told me what was going on in Pluto's world. Will definitely hire her again!!
Bonnie
January 2, 2024
Christine was a wonderful and incredibly thoughtful caretaker! The boys loved her and she made some changes to their routine that solved mysteries I hadn't been able to figure out!
Rosie
January 2, 2024
Christine was super flexible and communicated with me consistently. She took perfect care of my two cats while I was away for a week and even tidied up after them before she left. I’m usually nervous being away from them for too long but I felt very comfortable leaving them in her hands!
Shannon
May 24, 2025
Christine is awesome and we are so grateful for her amazing care of our two boys. She goes above and beyond each visit and sends the best photos and updates! Could not recommend more!
Kermit
October 21, 2025
Christine is a true cat lover, and took such good care of our cat while we were away!
Brian
April 28, 2024
I could tell from the videos just how much my Julie loved the visits while I was out of town!
Response from Christine
Thanks Brian! Julie is a sweetie pie!! She does the most adorable flat pancake crawl on the floor when begging for scritches, it is just the cutest thing.
Raluca
March 4, 2026
Sean
December 9, 2025
Raluca
December 3, 2025
Sean
December 1, 2025
Sean
November 20, 2025
Christine is the absolute best! Our cats love her, even the shyer one. She is incredibly thorough, communicative, and reliable. Thank you again Christine!
Sean
July 11, 2025
Christine is simply the best! Always trust her with our two cats when we’re out of town. She goes above and beyond with her time with the cats and provides incredible daily updates on them. Thank you Christine!
Kate
May 10, 2025
Sean
April 22, 2025
Christine is the best. She watched our cats again, this time for a longer period, while we were away. She too amazing care of them and provided amazing updates about both of them. You can tell she really cares about the cats' well being and it shows. Thanks again Christine!
Katy
April 21, 2025
Sean
December 27, 2024
Christine was phenomenal with our two cats while we were away for the holidays! She is absolutely incredible with cats. We'll certainly be requesting her to take care of them in the future!
Response from Christine
Thank you, Sean! It was lovely working with you guys. I miss sweet baby Apollo and I’m already brainstorming auntie ideas to entice Starbuck out for longer than 2mins next time🥰
Lindsey
December 8, 2024
Stephanie
January 9, 2024
Meghan
January 4, 2024
Christine was a fantastic caretaker for my 3 cats! She sent fantastic photos, and was excellent with communication. Highly recommend!
Laura
December 30, 2023
We were worried to leave our kitties alone for the first time, but they were in great hands with Aunty Christine!
Chris
December 27, 2023
Jeff
December 27, 2023
got a response quickly & everything worked out great even though it was a busy holiday
Shari
December 24, 2023
Meowtel
September 19, 2023
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