I'm Suzanne
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I'm Suzanne
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
I'm on the NW side and prefer to keep travel to no more than 20 minutes, but I'm close to public transit and also have a car.
I'm happy to send pictures of your kitties while you are away; I know that always gives me peace of mind when traveling. One of my favorite pastimes is admiring cats in windows when I'm out for a walk in my neighborhood (Albany Park) and I hope I get to meet your cats too!
Learn More About Suzanne
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've been officially sitting for Meowtel since July 2022. I have had cats off and on my whole life, and was also a Kitty City Level 2 volunteer at Paws Chicago for 5 years.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Meeting so many awesome cats! My phone is filled with pictures of so many of my fur buddies, many of whom I get to see again and again!
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
This is sad, but I had a long time kitty client, named Creature, who recently crossed the rainbow bridge. Her mom travels a lot for work, so I got to see Creature many, many times over the last 3 years. She was a sweet elderly calico, a bit deaf, and I loved her dearly. Her health went downhill this summer, but she continued to be the sweetest baby. Her mom invited me to come say goodbye to her one last time on her last day, and it was very special. I held her and told her how much I loved her. I feel very lucky that I got to know Creature because of Meowtel.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Jerome T. Mousenik, Esq, hes a Russian Blue adopted from Paws and Charlie Girl, a Tuxedo, who was a feral TNR cat in my neighborhood that I befriended, who is now the best little housekitty!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I get down low so I am not so tall and scary, and I speak in a soft voice. I'll offer some treats if they have them. I respect that they might need to hide and never force an interaction.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Suzanne is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Joshua
July 22, 2022
Suzanne is an AMAZING cat sitter!! We have a high needs cat and she took excellent care of him. She gave him his daily medicine (twice a day, in fact) and monitored his litter box use and food intake. Her communication was off the charts great. She sent photos and updates and made sure we knew his health status. Hudson is a tad prickly and she absolutely warmed his grouchy little heart. We will hire her again! Thank you, Suzanne from the cat parents and Hudson.
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Leandra
September 6, 2022
Suzanne was lovely! I just moved into a new apartment, so my cat was very shy, but Suzanne was incredibly patient with her and still sent me sweet and thorough updates. Would happily book again!
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Matthew
October 13, 2023
Suzanne was a life saver to help with my two kitties while I was away from home for two weeks. My cats are used to me bugging them almost 24-7, so I had some anxiety for leaving them any amount of time. immediately, I felt better after the initial touch base visit, where I was able to go through the particular needs of each cat, since they’re very different from one another, but both a little needy for attention. Great experience, will use again in future 100%!
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Thanks Matthew! I'm pretty in love with Milo and Genie, they were great fun to spend time with, so I sure hope to do it again!
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Scott
July 17, 2023
Suzanne did a wonderful job getting my shy of strangers cats to come out and socialize with her. I would book her again to care for my cats with no hesitation. The daily updates and pictures she sent were wonderful!
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Alice
December 27, 2022
Suzanne is a fabulous cat sitter! She took excellent care of our two cats, provided adorable photos and great communication all around. The cats were so happy when we returned from our trip and I know it’s because they had such good care. Highly recommend Suzanne!
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Allison
September 7, 2022
Suzanne was great to work with. All four of our kitties were well taken care of. Suzanne even brought our senior kitty his dinner in bed when he didn’t feel like gettin up, which he greatly appreciated.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Suzanne'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
Suzanne's holiday surcharge is 40%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Suzanne'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
Suzanne's holiday surcharge is 40%.
Schedule Constraints
Unavailable on Saturday mornings and early afternoons.
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Trust & Safety
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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 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.
Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Joshua
July 22, 2022
Suzanne is an AMAZING cat sitter!! We have a high needs cat and she took excellent care of him. She gave him his daily medicine (twice a day, in fact) and monitored his litter box use and food intake. Her communication was off the charts great. She sent photos and updates and made sure we knew his health status. Hudson is a tad prickly and she absolutely warmed his grouchy little heart. We will hire her again! Thank you, Suzanne from the cat parents and Hudson.
Leandra
September 6, 2022
Suzanne was lovely! I just moved into a new apartment, so my cat was very shy, but Suzanne was incredibly patient with her and still sent me sweet and thorough updates. Would happily book again!
Matthew
October 13, 2023
Suzanne was a life saver to help with my two kitties while I was away from home for two weeks. My cats are used to me bugging them almost 24-7, so I had some anxiety for leaving them any amount of time. immediately, I felt better after the initial touch base visit, where I was able to go through the particular needs of each cat, since they’re very different from one another, but both a little needy for attention. Great experience, will use again in future 100%!
Response from Suzanne
Thanks Matthew! I'm pretty in love with Milo and Genie, they were great fun to spend time with, so I sure hope to do it again!
Scott
July 17, 2023
Suzanne did a wonderful job getting my shy of strangers cats to come out and socialize with her. I would book her again to care for my cats with no hesitation. The daily updates and pictures she sent were wonderful!
Alice
December 27, 2022
Suzanne is a fabulous cat sitter! She took excellent care of our two cats, provided adorable photos and great communication all around. The cats were so happy when we returned from our trip and I know it’s because they had such good care. Highly recommend Suzanne!
Allison
September 7, 2022
Suzanne was great to work with. All four of our kitties were well taken care of. Suzanne even brought our senior kitty his dinner in bed when he didn’t feel like gettin up, which he greatly appreciated.
Jim
August 13, 2022
Suzanne was prompt, communicative, and friendly. This was our first time using Meowtel or any sitter, and she was perfect—spent time with our weird cat and sent nice photo updates. I’d absolutely recommend her services.
Annie
July 30, 2022
Suzanne was awesome!! We have a pretty shy boy but she worked her magic and was able to pet him and give him some snuggles. We also have a fairly confusing feeder system and she was able to keep everything on track and get him fed! Couldn’t be happier with how she did with our little dude!
Erik
August 9, 2023
Suzanne was outstanding from the very beginning. You won't find a cooler, more professional person to take care of your cat(s). She visited ours once daily, sending pictures and important feedback in a caring and thoughtful manner, providing comfort and connection with our furry family while we were traveling abroad for a week.
Marin
April 12, 2023
Suzanne does a great job cat sitting for Leo. She comes in the morning, checks in on him, scoops the litter and plays...if he's willing. The pictures she sends let's me know that my kitty is safe and sound.
Dan
November 30, 2025
Suzanne was amazing! lots of pictures and videos and I could tell our cat appreciated all her attention!
Yelena
August 18, 2026
Jacob
August 11, 2026
Yelena
July 29, 2026
Yelena
May 13, 2026
Yelena
April 24, 2026
Yelena
March 14, 2026
Yelena
February 27, 2026
Yelena
February 21, 2026
Jacob
February 2, 2026
Justin
January 27, 2026
Suzanne is a stellar cat sitter. My cats are not only very comfortable with her, they seem to like her a lot! They were in good hands the entire time i was out of town and i felt reassured and relaxed and could enjoy my trip.
Yelena
January 14, 2026
Yelena
January 9, 2026
Eileen
December 27, 2025
Yelena
December 18, 2025
Yelena
December 11, 2025
Yelena
October 23, 2025
Jacob
October 20, 2025
Excellent! Great communication and attention to detail, and our cats really like her!
Yelena
October 18, 2025
Yelena
September 30, 2025
Eileen
September 2, 2025
Yelena
September 1, 2025
Yelena
August 6, 2025
Yelena
July 29, 2025
Yelena
July 18, 2025
Yelena
June 19, 2025
Eileen
June 14, 2025
Suzanne is the best of the best! We would not trust anyone else!
Response from Suzanne
Thanks! It's always so great to spend time with Skat!
Erik
June 3, 2025
Yelena
April 23, 2025
Yelena
March 12, 2025
Yelena
March 5, 2025
Yelena
February 28, 2025
Yelena
February 8, 2025
Justin
February 8, 2025
perfect and seamless
Yelena
January 2, 2025
Eileen
January 2, 2025
Yelena
December 14, 2024
Yelena
November 26, 2024
Yelena
October 23, 2024
Marin
October 1, 2024
Eileen
September 22, 2024
Yelena
July 23, 2024
Yelena
July 17, 2024
Crystal
June 27, 2024
Yelena
June 26, 2024
Eileen
June 15, 2024
Vincent
June 4, 2024
Yelena
June 1, 2024
Yelena
May 27, 2024
Yelena
April 17, 2024
Marin
April 3, 2024
Eileen
March 26, 2024
Yelena
March 23, 2024
Yelena
March 6, 2024
Yelena
February 17, 2024
Yelena
January 19, 2024
Vincent
January 2, 2024
Eileen
December 30, 2023
Yelena
December 21, 2023
Marin
November 29, 2023
Yelena
November 8, 2023
Crystal
November 7, 2023
Crystal
October 30, 2023
Yelena
October 16, 2023
Laura
October 10, 2023
Suzanne was great, asked great questions during the meet and gave me detailed updates while I was away
Response from Suzanne
I adore Chester! He's a total sweetie pie and it was a pleasure to hang with him! Hope to see him again-thank you!
Marin
September 29, 2023
Yelena
September 17, 2023
Crystal
August 18, 2023
Yelena
March 25, 2023
Suzanne is very reliable and treats my cat like her own.
Elise
January 2, 2023
Suzanne was awesome with my cats and flexible when my plans changed. Definitely recommend and will book again!
Eileen
September 12, 2022
Suzanne was awesome! I'd highly recommend her. I came home to happy cats. Thanks Suzanne :)
Crystal
September 12, 2022
Suzanne was amazing with my cat Rhubarb! She sent cute pictures through her visits and made me feel secure about my pet while on vacation! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter!
Meowtel
July 1, 2022
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