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30Yrs Exp Ex-Pet Store Owner Catdad

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I'm Volkan

Name: 30Yrs Exp Ex-Pet Store Owner Catdad
Address: Chicago, IL, 60645, US
Rating: 5.00

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00

Exceptional

19 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Volkan confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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Over 100,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

10+ Meowtel reservations completed

Verified Sitter (Background check & vetting completed)

Speedy Sitter/Quick Response Time

Sitter who Can Give Injections/Needle-based medications

Active in the last week

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Background Checked

Repeat clients: 3

Response time < 30 mins

Hello,

I'm Volkan

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00

Exceptional

19 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Volkan confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

Check if Volkan services your area

Good news! Volkan covers your area.

Unfortunately, Volkan does not cover your area right meow.

Over 100,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

Volkan's Featured Reviews

Mandy

Volkan was an amazing pet sitter for our cats, Chloe and Snowball. He has experience administering medication and was able to successfully give our asthmatic cat his inhaler twice a day. He worked to quickly build trust with the cats through a patient and kind approach and engaged them with play. He was diligent and detailed with updates including adorable pictures and videos. He left our place tidy and our cats happy! Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

This week

James

Volkan has been excellent to work with. I have a 16 year old diabetic cat who has had some bad experiences with previous sitters. Not the case here! Volkan has been kind and thorough, and I'm happy to report that the two of them are getting along smoothly. I look forward to working with Volkan on a regular basis from here on out!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

October 11, 2025

Kate

Volkan was amaaaaaazing. I am very paranoid about leaving my fur daughter. Volkan sent tons of pictures and videos and my baby clearly loved him. Felt very secure having Volkan in charge. Highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

This week

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Learn More About Volkan

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have over 30 years of experience caring for pets, including cats, and have been providing dedicated cat sitting for decades.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy building trust with cats, watching their personalities shine, and creating a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for them.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite cat sitting reservations are for shy or independent cats, because I love earning their trust and seeing them relax and feel safe in my care.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes I have a kitty called Sky. She is Siamese and 5 years old. She plays a big part of my life.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

A cat sitter should be professional, knowledgeable and have a positive attitude, smiling and making sure both cat parents and cats feel comfortable and satisfied.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

Listening and learning about the cat(s) routine, personality and needs as well as the instructions coming from a pet parent. I like to learn information about the cat’s feeding, litter, favorite toys/exercises and medications if any.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

Safety is the most important part so I make sure the door I enter is fully closed and check to see if there is any place the cat can escape like an open window. If there is an unsafe space at home I want to make sure cats cannot reach there.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes I am almost always available for the holidays and I love to help cat parents and give them peace of mind while they are away.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Feather stick is my favorite toy to go. I like how cats interact with this toy and always have so much fun making the cats jump with it.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Setting the pace for cats is important since it can change from cat to cat. Being calm and quiet also making them feel that I am their friend is way to go. Gentle tone of voice can be helpful. If they approach that is amazing but if they want to stay away I can make sure at least to provide their needs like food, water and litter change. Toys and treats can be helpful as well.

Volkan's Reviews

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Attention to Detail

5.0

Communication

5.0

Tidiness

5.0

Mandy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

This week

James

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

October 11, 2025

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

This week

Carlos

I had a family emergency and had to travel the same day, so I reached out to Volkan. He responded quickly and made everything super easy to set up. I was even able to do the reservation that same day! I’ll definitely book with him again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Volkan on Nov 5, 2025 "What a wonderful cat and owner. Definetely wishing them to book me again."

November 5, 2025

Pascale

Plan took amazing care of my cats, and went above and beyond in sending videos and photos. He clearly loves animals!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Volkan on Oct 3, 2025 "Thank you Pascale. It was very nice to meet your kitties 😻Can’t wait to see them again."

October 3, 2025

Christie

Volkan was communicative, patient with my scheduling flubs and clearly loves cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

October 10, 2025

Bugra

Volkan is a truly exceptional cat sitter. His years of experience show in the way he connects with cats, even the shy or anxious ones.He is gentle, patient, and incredibly reliable. I love how he takes the time to play, comfort, and really understand each cat’s needs.He also gives clear updates with photos and videos, which makes owners feel at ease while away.Volkan is someone I would trust completely with my pets.he treats every cat like family.

September 16, 2025

Monika

I’ve been really happy with Volkan! He’s super communicative, sending 2-3 updates with photos of my cats every day. One of my cats is very shy and usually hides, but Volkan was so patient, letting him adjust at his own pace and giving him lots of attention. It really put me at ease knowing my cats were in such caring hands. He’s flexible, friendly, and very experienced I wouldn’t hesitate to have him take care of my cats again.

September 16, 2025

Meowtel

Volkan is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 16, 2025

Volkan's Service Area & Rates

Free Meet & Greets
Drop-in visits to your home
$35.00 / 20min $50.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
Overnight stays
$200.00 / Overnight stays in your home
Volkan's Holiday Surcharge is 40%

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Volkan's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

Animal CPR Trained

Transportation

Medication Experience

Topical Ointments
Eye/Ear Drops
Oral Medication / Pills
Injections / Diabetic Management
Subcutaneous Fluids
Inhalers

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

Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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.

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