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I'm Sonia

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
34 REVIEWS

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I'm Sonia | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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Learn More About Sonia

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

I started cat sitting in 2018 and have never stopped since! I’ve met cats of all kinds through my former job at a cat shelter and through my current job as a vet tech and as a long term animal shelter volunteer (10 years strong). I did a lot of cat behavioral counseling when I was working at the cat shelter and I use a lot of that knowledge frequently with the cats that I watch. For example, I know techniques on how to get a shy cat to become more comfortable with unfamiliar people, which has helped with some shy cats I’ve watched before in the past.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love meeting new cats and getting to experience all sorts of cat personalities! I think cats can be pretty funny sometimes without even trying and it makes me happy. Also, watching a shy cat become comfortable with me after a couple of visits is such a lovely feeling and it never gets old for me!

What is your favorite cat toy?

A feather wand toy because they’re so versatile! Some cats prefer prey that mimic rodents (you can drag the feather on the ground) and other cats prefer prey that fly (wave the feather around like a bird)

Sonia's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Carol

thanks for watching our kitties again Sonia!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Carol

Sonia did a great job with my two cats including giving medication to one of them. I would definitely hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 22, 2025
Noah

Sonia was amazing with my cat and sent really great updates. would totally book her again. thank you!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 5, 2025
Suzanne

Sonia has been my go-to cat sitter for a few years now and has always been reliable, responsive, and caring towards my two boy cats. Knowing she is taking care of them has made traveling a lot less stressful.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 5, 2025
Linda

she did a great job keeping my cat happy while I was gone. she gave her medication and kept her well fed and watered. she also took care of my plants and brought a package in for me.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 12, 2024
Eve

Sonia did great with my two cats. both have very different energy and some different needs and I felt totally comfortable knowing they were in Sonia’s capable hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 22, 2024
Claire

Sonia is amazing! She is super communicative and provides detailed updates with lots of pictures. She is so sweet and attentive with my cat Dolly, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to take care of her while I’m gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 10, 2024
Michele

Sonia took great care of Zoey and was very communicative. She sent great updates and never hesitated to ask questions when needed.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 7, 2024
Mya

Sonia did so well with my kitties! I have a shy guy who seemed to take well to her while I was away. I was so happy to see that they were in great hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 26, 2023
Michelle

Sonia was responsive, reliable, and paid great attention to our cat!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 28, 2023
Matt

Sonia was terrific. My cat took to her immediately (and he doesn't usually like strangers). I'll definitely seek Sonia's help in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 24, 2023
Suzanne

Sonia is my go-to cat sitter! Since hiring her I’ve been able to relax when I need to leave and go out of town because I know my boys will be taken care of. She is incredibly patient with my more skittish cat and very responsive. I would 100% recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 8, 2023
Suzanne

Very responsive and takes those little extra steps to make sure my cats were taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2022
Suzanne

Very responsible!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 26, 2022
Meowtel

Sonia is a cat sitter in the Chicago area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

December 22, 2021
Matt

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 8, 2025
Matt

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 20, 2025
Laura

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 5, 2025
Michele

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 6, 2025
Sherrill

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 18, 2024
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 25, 2024
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 22, 2024
Charles

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2024
Patrick

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 5, 2024
Matt

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 28, 2024
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2024
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 24, 2024
Suzanne

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 27, 2023
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 29, 2023
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 16, 2023
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 14, 2023
Alison

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2023
Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 25, 2023

Sonia's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.50 / 20min $40.00 / 45min
  • Sonia's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Sonia's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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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 $31.00. 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.

Cat Care Connoisseur
5.00 • 34 reviews • From $24.50