I'm Sonia

Cat Care Connoisseur

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50 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
12 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Sonia is experienced with 6 types of medications

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

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Cat Care Connoisseur

I'm Sonia

Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

I have been volunteering with animals for eleven years and I spent three years working in a non-profit cat shelter. I am currently working as a vet technician. I was a behavior counseling lead at my previous job and possess a lot of cat behavior knowledge. I love all animals but cats hold a special place in my heart. I have a couple of regular clients that I cat sit for, too. I am able to comfortably medicate cats, if needed... I have been volunteering with animals for eleven years and I spent three years working in a non-profit cat shelter. I am currently working as a vet technician. I was a behavior counseling lead at my previous job and possess a lot of cat behavior knowledge. I love all animals but cats hold a special place in my heart. I have a couple of regular clients that I cat sit for, too. I am able to comfortably medicate cats, if needed. I know how to perform SQ (subcutaneous) fluids, give subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, administer oral meds (liquid or pill), and apply transdermal medications. I live in the Rogers Park area and am able to accept clients who live in that area but I am also able to accommodate visits to clients in Evanston, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, West Ridge, Old Irving Park, Ravenswood, Logan Square, Roscoe Village. I work full time the other days but if I have a cat sitting job, I am always able to visit before and after work so that is not an issue! I look forward to meeting some new kitty cats!

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)


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

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

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Kirstin

Kirstin

March 16, 2026

Sonia was a sweetheart and obviously loved my girl Luna! She was very kind & responsive and took good care of her. Unfortunately I did not remind her to keep Luna's medicine in the fridge so it went bad, but that was my mistake! My only recommendation would be to change the Litter Genie's bag as it was extremely full (and take out the stinky trash), but that's a tip to all sitters :) Thanks, Sonia!

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Caleb

Caleb

January 21, 2026

Sonia was great! The fact that she’s a vet tech left me with great confidence my fur babes were in good hands. we received updates with pictures as she came to visit them. They ate well which means they felt comfortable and safe, especially our finicky boy. The ONLY reason I am giving 4 stars right now is mearly the fact that this is our first time res. with Sonia. I look forward to using her in the future and sending that to a 5!!

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Patrick

Patrick

July 22, 2025

Sonia did a great job taking care of our 2 cats. very good with reporting the ones blood sugar after testing to manage his diabetes.

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Carol

Carol

April 22, 2025

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

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Samantha

Samantha

February 13, 2026

Having Sonia with my two precious pets made traveling so much easier! She’s responsible and communicative and takes time to bond with individual personalities. Great experience!!

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Linda

Linda

October 12, 2024

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.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$24.50 / 20min
$40.00 / 45min
$44.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$77.00 / Overnight

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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 $28.00. 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!

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