
I'm Ariel
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I'm Ariel | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL




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Ariel's Reviews
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Hubie
Ariel is always awesome. She sends excellent updates and tons of pictures. she is always my first choice of sitter.
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Naomi
My cats always love visits from Ariel when I’m out of town! She’s very responsive, kind, and sends lots of photos. thanks again for taking care of the girls!
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Naomi
Ariel was lovely! She sent lots of timely updates on my cats, and they clearly really enjoyed her visit. Will definitely book again
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Emily
My kitties love Ariel! She takes great care of my babies so I know they will be safe and happy while I'm gone :)
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Emily
Ariel is my kind of cat person I'm so happy when I know she is spending time with my babies ☺️☺️
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Hubie
Ariel is amazing! Her pictures and captions are always great and our cats adore her.
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Alex
Ariel took the best care of our cat for more than a week while we were on vacation. She’s incredibly kind and a great communicator- going above and beyond to send lots of photos and updates. I highly recommend her!!
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Hubie
Ariel is, as always, the best. Seriuosly, it has gotten to the point where we are considering planning travel around her availability.
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Hubie
Ariel is incredible!
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Hubie
Ariel is, without a doubt, the best sitter we have ever had!
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Gina
Thank you, Ariel, for taking care of my boys! It was a relief to know they were well taken care of in our absence.
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Ben
Ariel was great! Very conscientious about taking good care of our two cats while we were away.
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Yelena
Ariel is a wonderful sitter! My cat was very happy when I got back from my trip.
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Barbara
Ariel is an outstanding cat sitter. She keeps you informed with very detailed accounts of what is happening with photos. I would definitely work with her again.
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Anom
Ariel did an excellent job taking care of our 2 cats while we were out of town. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring cat sitter.
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Anom
Ariel was terrific. We Highly recommend her!
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Hubie
Ariel is the best...seriously, the absolute best.
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Rachel
Ariel is great! Good communication, prompt, sent cute pictures, and I appreciated that I got to meet her before my trip. I know my kitty loved the company and good care.
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Holli
Ariel is AMAZING! Communicative, friendly, caring and kitty approved (which is most important). I can't say enough about how happy I am with my experience. Thank you, Ariel!
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Dennis
Luna and Loki Say: We LOVE Ariel!! Dennis and Melanie Say: While we were gone, Ariel had to contend with workers showing up to fix some major water damage to our condo...which resulted in a fire alarm and CFD response. Having Ariel there to calm the cats dialed our stress down to zero! We *highly* recommend Ariel for ALL your pet sitting needs...with or without firefighters.
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Dennis
Ten Stars...each of our cats clicked FIVE STARS!
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Dennis
This was the fourth time Ariel sat for our cats...I'll let Luna tell you what she thinks: "I have a quirky habit where I drag my favorite toy to a small, select set of humans I love and drop it at their feet. I branded Ariel as my new favorite human last week!"
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Hubie
I could write a long review but it is easier to simply say that Ariel is the best pet sitter ever.
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Anniina
Ariel took wonderful care of my furbabies and kept me posted on how they were doing throughout my trip, so I didn’t have to stress or worry at all! Thank you!!
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Jessica
Ariel always goes above and beyond!
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Hubie
Ariel is amazing. She takes great care of the cats and sends terrific pictures.
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Melissa
Ariel is always so lovely and responsive. She is a true cat whisperer & lover and my cat feels really calm and enjoys it when Ariel comes around-and she doesn’t like a lot of people!! I could not recommend anyone better.
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David
As always, she was dependable and communicative.
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Sara
Ariel is an outstanding cat sitter. She truly understands cat behavior which I have found is pretty uncommon even amongst people who like cats. She knew not to force the interaction when meeting Pepper, letting Pepper come to her. This is so important with cats who have a lot of catitude and are terrritorial about their space. Pepper was so relaxed when we came home, it was obvious Ariel spent real time with her. Ariel also was very conscious of how much Pepper was eating, which I appreciated. I have already booked more cat sitting visits for Pep with Ariel. Ariel is the cat sitter you’ve been searching for! Book with her!
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Adam
Ariel was great. Very responsive. You can tell she really cares and is very conscientious. Will definitely be requesting Ariel again in the future!
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Holly
Ariel is clearly a cat lover and I could have it no other way for my first sitter experience. She met us before we left town, kept our long-haired kitty cool in the heat, and was communicative throughout. It was important that we hire someone who would actually spend time with Hairriet, as it was 7/4 and she was on edge from the fireworks. I’d highly recommend! We’ll be asking Ariel to visit again I’m sure, it’s great to have a reliable professional checking in.
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James
Ariel is fantastic once again. She has taken care of our kiddos several times now and they enjoy her company. She takes several photos and many updates give you great confidence in their care. Thanks again Ariel!
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Melissa
Ariel is just the best!! She is so caring and nurturing of my cat and is very happy to help wherever possible. I can't recommend her enough!
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David
Ariel is as conscientious as they come. An issue came up while I was away for 10 days and she solved it cleanly and efficiently. Very professional.
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Kara
Ariel and Slate had a great time together! She took care of everything and left the sweetest note. You can tell she truly has a heart for animals, and I couldn't ask for more!
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Hubie
Ariel is great! She is always our first choice when we are in need of a pet sitter.
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Stacey
Ariel was great! The cats were happy and well taken care of. All instructions were followed. Ariel also went above and beyond to make shy little Rhoda more comfortable. Pictures and updates provided with every visit. Thanks, Ariel!
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Rebecca
Arial is excellent! Always attentive, sends many pictures. My cats are very happy and everything is in fantastic shape upon my return, I couldn't ask for more! Thank you, Ariel!
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Sarah
Ariel was a fantastic sitter. This was our first time using a cat sitter and it was such a great experience! Ariel promptly answered our reservation request, scheduled time to meet with us and our cat beforehand, and kept us updated with multiple pictures and text updates. Our cat is VERY energetic and needs to play, and Ariel did a great job playing with him and keeping him company. We will definitely be requesting Ariel again in the future!
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Julie
Ariel was extremely responsive and sent me pictures/videos while I was away. I know she took great care of my cats and I will gladly work with her again
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Mitch
Always a pleasure having Ariel watch our cats! She goes ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ to make them feel comfortable while we are away. :)
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Amber
Ariel is a superstar! She is wonderful with both our cats - going above and beyond. I know that I can trust her to spend time with them and care for them as if they were her own. I highly recommend Ariel to anyone who needs an outstanding cat-sitter.
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Safa
What can I say about about my experience well to put it frankly I simply could not be happier! Neither can my 3 babies. A mommy knows and my cats are certainly happy with Ariel. She brushes, fed and kept their litter super clean. Also sent me pic and videos to keep my heart and mind at ease this lady is a Jem
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James
Ariel was fantastic! Our kitties enjoyed her companionship and she was quite attentive with them. She provided daily updates and photos which was great. We will absolutely use her again.
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Chris
Very nice and sent detailed info about our cat.
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David
Excellent communication and care.
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Christopher
Ariel was a fantastic sitter and was able to get our shy kitty to come out an play! She sends photos and videos daily so you know that your little one is taken care of.
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Dennis
Today our cats asked us when we would be leaving again so they could have more "Ariel Time".
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Hubie
Ariel was terrific. She stayed in contact and seemed to connect well with our cats. I highly recommend her and plan to use Ariel as a pet sitter the next time I travel.
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Andrew
Ariel was awesome. She was great with the cats and sent daily pictures/videos of them. She also went above and beyond for us in dealing with some home security issues that arose while we were away. I would highly recommend her!
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Mitch
Ariel was awesome and went above and beyond to help make our cats, and my wife and I, extra comfortable while we were away. I particularly liked how frequently she communicated with us, and how patient she was with our shy kitty who wouldn't play -- she even stayed extra time to get her to warm up and come out. We really appreciate the attention to detail, and will definitely be booking with Ariel again!
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Amber
Ariel was amazing with our two kitties. She took excellent care of them and sent great photos and notes about each visit. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a cat sitter!
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Ceridwynne
Ariel is kind and reliable. I felt completely comfortable leaving Kitty in her hands.
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Jessica
Ariel is the best! She takes amazing care of Riley when we're away. She always goes above and beyond. Would definitely recommend her!
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Jessica
Fantastic per usual- Ariel is the best!
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Kyla
I had a very positive experience with Ariel and knew my old kittie was in good hands. She even brought my cat some extra food when she was eating what I had left her :) So wonderful and I would recommend her to all my friends with cats.
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Dennis
This was our first time using a sitter service for our cats...Ariel was *wonderful*. So wonderful, we think our cats were disappointed to see us return :) We will definitely use Meowtel and Ariel in the future!
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Melissa
Ariel was absolutely amazing! I can not recommend Ariel enough. She really did take excellent care of my cat who was so relaxed when I returned from being away for a lengthy period of time. I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone and will definitely be asking her to cat-sit in the future for sure!
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Jessica
Ariel went above and beyond to comfort my cats and even sent me videos of them playing, which is always a point of relief for me. She definitely knows what she’s doing. Thank you Ariel!!!
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Dmitri
Ariel did a fantastic job with our elderly cat, Miss Bean! Very attentive to the details and our cat's needs. Ariel treated our cat as her own. We highly recommend Ariel and will be a repeat client!
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Hubie
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Mark
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Rachel
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Ariel's Service Area & Rates
- Free Meet & Greets
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Drop-in visits to your home
- $32.00 / 20min $52.00 / 45min $73.50 / 60min
- Ariel's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.
Ariel's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Shelter Volunteer
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!
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.
