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Auntie Christine's Customized Cat Care
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I'm Christine

A cat sitter in Buffalo Grove, IL

5.00/5.00
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24 REVIEWS

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I'm Christine | Cat Sitting in Buffalo Grove, IL

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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.

Christine's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Shannon

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2025
Kate

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 18, 2025
Sean

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 22, 2025
Abby

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 31, 2025
Hande

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!!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 28, 2025
Katy

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Christine on Jan 6, 2025 "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."
January 5, 2025
Tatiana

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!! 😻😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Christine on Jan 6, 2025 "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!"
December 29, 2024
Sean

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Christine on Jan 6, 2025 "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🥰"
December 27, 2024
Ryan

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 2, 2024
Brian

I could tell from the videos just how much my Julie loved the visits while I was out of town!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Christine on Apr 28, 2024 "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."
April 28, 2024
Deborah

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!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 8, 2024
Meghan

Christine was a fantastic caretaker for my 3 cats! She sent fantastic photos, and was excellent with communication. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 4, 2024
Rosie

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2024
Bonnie

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 2, 2024
Laura

We were worried to leave our kitties alone for the first time, but they were in great hands with Aunty Christine!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 30, 2023
Grace

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2023
Jeff

got a response quickly & everything worked out great even though it was a busy holiday

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2023
Meowtel

Christine is a cat sitter in the Buffalo Grove area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 19, 2023
Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 10, 2025
Katy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 21, 2025
Lindsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2024
Stephanie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 9, 2024
Chris

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2023
Shari

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 24, 2023

Christine's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $49.00 / 20min $59.00 / 45min $70.00 / 60min
  • Christine's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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Christine's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.00 / 20min $53.00 / 45min $63.00 / 60min
  • Christine's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Christine's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car
  • Ground

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

Buffalo Grove cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $32.00. 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.

Auntie Christine's Customized Cat Care
5.00 • 24 reviews • From $38.00