I'm Leandra
Carlyle Cat Care
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Leandra is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Leandra
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
I have experience with a wide range of ages and personalities (and love every one of them!) and promise to give you and your cats the unique attention you both deserve. I value building trust and respect with my clients and will always make your peace of mind my biggest priority. I have experience building patient, loving relationships with many anxious cats and administering a variety of medications... Hi there! I’m Leandra. As a long time cat admirer, my entire world changed when I finally adopted my first cat in 2020. I’ve spent every moment since making friends with every cat I meet and can’t wait to share my love, care, and attention with your sweet friends. 🐱
I have experience with a wide range of ages and personalities (and love every one of them!) and promise to give you and your cats the unique attention you both deserve. I value building trust and respect with my clients and will always make your peace of mind my biggest priority. I have experience building patient, loving relationships with many anxious cats and administering a variety of medications.
I currently live in Andersonville with my girlfriend and our two kitties (Nutmeg and Clove) and previously lived in Rogers Park for many years. I mainly watch cats in and around these neighborhoods but am happy to discuss your specific location. 😊
I promise you and your cats the attention to detail, friendliness, and care you need. I strive to provide thorough updates each visit, pride myself on capturing glamour shots (examples included here 📸), and aim to make your life easier while you are away.
Outside of watching cats, I work 9-5 for a public health nonprofit. I have the best availability before and after work and on weekends, but I’m happy find a visit schedule that works for both of us. Please message me with any questions—I can’t wait to meet you!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting all over Chicago’s north side since 2022! I have built so many incredible connections and formed wonderful, trusting relationships with so many wonderful clients along the way.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
When I started cat sitting, I was excited to meet as many new cats and cat parents as possible. While I still love meeting new clients, figuring out new kitties’ personalities, and venturing to different neighborhoods, my favorite part of cat sitting—hands down—is my relationship with my repeat clients. Their trust means the world to me! Even though I’m visiting cats in their own homes, I always feel a sense of coming “home” when I’m reunited with and greeted by a cat I’ve watched before. The feeling gets better each time with each repeat visit. 💛
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two cats—Nutmeg (7-year-old tabico adopted in February 2020) and Clove (5-year-old tortie adopted in November 2024)! Shoutout to Felines & Canines for the sweetest girls.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
It’s ok to be nervous! A Meowtel reservation means not only inviting a new person to care for your pet, but also inviting that person into your home. We know this requires a certain level of uncertainty and a huge level of trust. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and be specific with your instructions. We are here to make sure you and your kitties are safe, happy, and comfortable. 😊
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
My goal is always to go beyond just the basic tasks that are asked of me and make intentional efforts to make sure the cats I watch are safe and healthy! Visits aren’t just about giving food and scooping litter boxes — they’re about truly making sure the cats are thriving while their parents are away. Are they eating all their food? Does their litter box seem normal? Is their behavior off? If anything feels off, I always err on the side of providing parents with too much information. They nearly always assure me the behavior is normal and are always incredibly thankful for the close eye.
Are you usually available during holidays?
This varies, but I do my best to accommodate holidays when I can! My family is in Illinois, so while spending time with them is my first priority, I try to make my cat clients a close second.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
It’s so important to meet the cats where they are, go at their pace, and remember that all cats are different. While it can feel disheartening not to have a cat love you the second you walk in the door, it’s important to remember to put them first! A little patience goes a long way in making these kitties feel safe. I’ve watched several anxious cats over the years, and it is truly a joy to see them open up.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Leandra is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Becky
January 12, 2026
Leandra was extremely communicative and made sure to always tell me how the cats were doing and what she did each day! She followed our instructions perfectly and sent adorable pictures each day. We’ll absolutely book Leandra again for our next trip!
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Becky
April 27, 2026
this was our second time booking with Leandra and it just reaffirmed how wonderful she is. she always gives very descriptive updates of how our boys are doing, sends adorable pictures, and makes sure to follow any instructions we’ve left. we’ll absolutely continue to book Leandra whenever we go out of town!
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Brett
August 11, 2025
My experience with Leandra was excellent! She was very responsive and reassuring throughout our communication. She made time to meet my cats and understand the care that they required through an at-home visit. This was my first time using a non-family member/friend to watch my cats and she made me feel so comfortable. She clearly loves cats and that was conveyed in the care she showed them. As a bonus, the photos she took of my cats throughout their care are some of the best that have ever been captured! I will absolutely be requesting Leandra for help with my cats in the future. I highly recommend her!
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Thank you for such kind words!! So lovely to meet you! Hope to watch sweet Tuna and Toast again soon 🫶🏻
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Abigail
November 3, 2024
Leandra was SO amazing with my anxious cat. she was so patient and so great at reading Jupiters body language and knowing when she was stressed and when she was okay to be pet or hung out with. she's seriously so amazing with anxious/shy kitty's 💜
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Alex
September 3, 2025
Leandra was awesome. She took great care of the cats and shared pics and a video while we were away. We would hire her again readily and highly recommend her to other cat owners without any reservation. Thank you so much for taking care of our little guys!
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Kirstin
January 7, 2026
Leandra was a wonderful sitter for my 18 year old baby who needed extra love & care. She was incredibly kind and attentive and immediately gained my (and my baby's) trust. I would recommend her to any and all and will definitely be using her again :)
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Drop in visits rates
Leandra'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
Leandra's holiday surcharge is 35%.
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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.
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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.
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 $29.00. 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
Becky
January 12, 2026
Leandra was extremely communicative and made sure to always tell me how the cats were doing and what she did each day! She followed our instructions perfectly and sent adorable pictures each day. We’ll absolutely book Leandra again for our next trip!
Response from Leandra
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻🐱
Becky
April 27, 2026
this was our second time booking with Leandra and it just reaffirmed how wonderful she is. she always gives very descriptive updates of how our boys are doing, sends adorable pictures, and makes sure to follow any instructions we’ve left. we’ll absolutely continue to book Leandra whenever we go out of town!
Brett
August 11, 2025
My experience with Leandra was excellent! She was very responsive and reassuring throughout our communication. She made time to meet my cats and understand the care that they required through an at-home visit. This was my first time using a non-family member/friend to watch my cats and she made me feel so comfortable. She clearly loves cats and that was conveyed in the care she showed them. As a bonus, the photos she took of my cats throughout their care are some of the best that have ever been captured! I will absolutely be requesting Leandra for help with my cats in the future. I highly recommend her!
Response from Leandra
Thank you for such kind words!! So lovely to meet you! Hope to watch sweet Tuna and Toast again soon 🫶🏻
Abigail
November 3, 2024
Leandra was SO amazing with my anxious cat. she was so patient and so great at reading Jupiters body language and knowing when she was stressed and when she was okay to be pet or hung out with. she's seriously so amazing with anxious/shy kitty's 💜
Response from Leandra
Thank you!!! Hope Jupiter is happy to have her humans home 💛
Alex
September 3, 2025
Leandra was awesome. She took great care of the cats and shared pics and a video while we were away. We would hire her again readily and highly recommend her to other cat owners without any reservation. Thank you so much for taking care of our little guys!
Response from Leandra
Thank you so much!! can’t wait to watch them again 🙂
Kirstin
January 7, 2026
Leandra was a wonderful sitter for my 18 year old baby who needed extra love & care. She was incredibly kind and attentive and immediately gained my (and my baby's) trust. I would recommend her to any and all and will definitely be using her again :)
Response from Leandra
Thank you!! Sending you and sweet Luna all my love 🫶🏻
Zoe
April 19, 2025
Leandra was absolutely amazing! I’m always anxious whenever I have to leave my cat for a trip, but Leandra made me feel so confident that my girl was in the best hands possible. The pictures and video updates made me feel so at peace and I was able to enjoy my vacation without any worries :) Thank you Leandra!!
Response from Leandra
Thank you, Zoe!! So happy I got to watch your sweet girl again! 💗
Inez
August 25, 2022
My two cats and I couldn’t be more excited about having Leandra! She’s friendly, efficient, thoughtful and very patient with senior cats. One of my two requires medication and he was stubborn about it. She was willing to keep working on him and retrieve him from his hiding spots!
Eric
March 6, 2024
Leandra has been my go-to since I started using Meowtel when I got my cats two years ago. She understands, appreciates, and caters to the personality of both of my kitties! She takes fantastic photos, is timeline with communication and visits, and always gives me detailed status reports. She even gives me updates on her progress with my shy girl which is always appreciated. She is truly fun to work with and I always book her when she’s free!
Sierra
June 16, 2023
Leandra did great with our two cats while we were gone. The meet was smooth and she followed our instructions for care (which included giving meds to our elderly cat) perfectly. She has a warm and friendly demeanor and sent loads of pictures and videos. We definitely would use her services again.
Zoe
October 25, 2022
Leandra is amazing! She’s kind and thoughtful and takes amazing care of our two cats. She even got our shy cat to come out of hiding and play! ❤️ I highly recommend her and will definitely continue to book with her in the future.
Evan
January 6, 2023
Leandra was great! Very responsive and friendly to me, and very responsible and caring towards my cat. She even took the time to wash food dishes and take litter bags out to the dumpster, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be booking with her again!
Victoria
December 7, 2022
Leandra is fantastic! You have to book with her! Never short on the pictures, and showed my cat lots of love! She is an amazing communicator, can’t wait to book again! Thank you Leandra!
Christa
May 17, 2023
Leandra is a wonderful and attentive carer! I could have not left my dear Luna to a better person. Leandra was very professional at our initial meet and greet plus left a great impression on our kitty even on the first visit. During our time out of town, she was very responsive, sent messages with pictures (and videos) of visits, and was such a great pal to Luna; our kitty looked very happy! I would highly recommend her services and we’ll definitely be booking her again in the future!
Eve
February 18, 2023
Leandra has watched my anxious ball of a cat three times now and she’s done such an amazing job. I have never seen my cat warm up to a sitter as much as she has Leandra! Very communicative, lots of updates and pictures. I wholeheartedly recommend her!
Inez
October 7, 2022
Wonderful! My senior cats warmed up to her and she’s very patient with them! We’re excited to have her as a regular sitter now. Always thoughtful and follows through! Highly recommended!
Brooke
February 15, 2023
Leandra is truly an angel. Patient, helpful, accommodating, thoughtful, and so sweet. She stayed overnight with my baby Karl and made sure I was always informed on her visits. I can confidently say I’ve found my full-time sitter. Thank you, Leandra! You made traveling so much easier. So grateful! 🐾
Kathryn
November 15, 2023
Leandra was wonderful! She took great care of our two cats and sent thoughtful updates (and the cutest pics of them!) while we were away.
Molly
July 7, 2022
Leandra was a total dream and we would gladly welcome her back anytime to care for our cats! She was communicative, friendly, and professional- we had total peace of mind leaving our cat fam for the weekend. She truly came through for us last minute and we are incredibly grateful. Thank you for your precision and care!
Adam
May 18, 2024
Another great catsitting experience with Leandra. I was away for a week and had no worries as she took care of all Daphne's needs giving great updates with photos. Highly recommended!
Nicolette
September 10, 2025
We booked with Leandra for the first time and she was absolutely fantastic to our furbabes. I especially appreciated her flexibility when we reached out about a longer visit. We will definitely reach out to Leandra again in the future!
Response from Leandra
Thank you!! I’d spend all day with them in a heartbeat! Hope to work with you again :)
Bill
June 27, 2025
Leandra was wonderful. The updates from each visit were a great comfort. Our cats were well taken care of.
Response from Leandra
Thank you!! Welcome home! 🐱
Sarah
January 2, 2023
Leandra provided excellent care for my cats! She followed my instructions to the letter and was communicative during her visits to let me know they were doing well. She went above and beyond by playing with them and making sure the heat got turned up. I will be using her as my cat sitter again!
Lindsey
January 7, 2023
Leandra was everything you could ask for in a cat sitter! I felt very comfortable knowing my cat was in her care. She provided lots of updates each day. I will definitely book with her again in the future.
Jennifer
April 26, 2023
I’ve always had good experiences with Meowtel sitters but Leandra was above and beyond. Super easy and pleasant to communicate with, very understanding and flexible with our changing needs, and really sweet with our cat which is ultimately the most important to me. Definitely book if you can!
Jennifer
July 5, 2024
Leandra is THE BEST. She provides great updates, takes care of everything, and our cat is obsessed with her. I always feel better knowing she’s there when we’re gone. Book her!
Adam
July 18, 2023
Leandra is a great catsitter! Did a great job taking care of my cat Daphne over a 4 day weekend, fulfilling all her eating, playing, scooping needs. And she kept me informed with daily photos and updates. Highly recommended for a worry free experience!
Jennifer
March 7, 2026
Adam
February 20, 2026
I highly recommend Leandra who again took care of my cat Daphne over the past week. Made the trip stress free and provided great photos, updates each day.
Response from Leandra
Thank you!! Welcome home 😊
Meg
January 10, 2026
Leandra is the best!! We absolutely loved how well she took care of our kitties, giving them lots of love and attention and play. She also took great photos!! We will be hiring her again in the future!
Response from Leandra
Thank you for the kind words!! looking forward to future visits 💗
Kaetlyn
October 24, 2025
Eve
October 18, 2025
Elizabeth
October 4, 2025
Eric
September 5, 2025
Brett
August 24, 2025
Kaetlyn
June 27, 2025
Jennifer
June 19, 2025
Eric
April 6, 2025
Eric
December 27, 2024
John
December 25, 2024
Eve
December 18, 2024
I have booked Leandra many times and she is always amazing! this time she really went above and beyond with the care of all my cats. I am so thankful for her and would recommend her to anyone. your cats will be safe and happy with her looking after them.
Adam
July 24, 2024
Leandra provided another great cat sitting experience! Highly recommended!
Response from Leandra
Thank you Adam!! Always a pleasure to watch Daphne!
Lauren
July 9, 2024
Leandra was very responsive, sent lots of updates and photos of my little guy, and so nice to work with.
Evan
May 16, 2024
Eve
May 8, 2024
Kathryn
April 28, 2024
Evan
April 10, 2024
Eve
April 9, 2024
Mario
March 7, 2024
Leandra was great! purr-fect pictures and updates!
Lauren
November 27, 2023
Eve
October 16, 2023
Leandra was once again amazing with my cat Cinnamon. I’m so grateful to her and would encourage anyone to trust her with your furry friends!
Kaetlyn
October 3, 2023
Leandra is a super star sitter! My girl Indie just adores her, and I know she’s in good hands when I’m away!
Evan
September 27, 2023
Eve
September 25, 2023
Leandra is always so good with my cat Cinnamon. she sends lots of photos and gives good updates. thanks for taking such great care of my kitty!
Kaetlyn
June 16, 2023
Leandra is absolutely THE BEST!! She sends great updates and pictures, and I felt so comfortable leaving Indie with her to look after!
Eve
April 23, 2023
Leandra was amazing once again. thank you for taking such good care of my anxious girl!
Eve
December 10, 2022
Leandra has watched my cat before and did just as great a job the second time! I will be booking her in the future and would wholeheartedly recommend her for taking care of your cat babies
Eve
October 29, 2022
Leandra is amazing. My cat is an anxious and shy girl, and I was amazed to see just how quickly she warmed up to Leandra. I’d strongly recommend her services to anyone looking for the best care for their cat.
Agata
October 19, 2022
She is great. Kitties love her. I will recommend Leandra.
Dylan
May 31, 2022
Leandra was excellent!! She was super sweet and sent over a ton of pictures. I would definitely recommend her!!
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March 18, 2022
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