I'm Bargavi
Cat Mama W Flexible Scheduling
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I'm Bargavi
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
As a cat parent to two girls myself, I know it takes time and patience to get most cats to warm up to you and I love to learn each pet's individual quirks. I’ll always suggest a Meet & Greet to get to know your pet ahead of our initial visit.
I always make sure to read all detailed instructions from c... I'm currently full time pet-sitting on Meowtel and have plenty of availability throughout the weekdays and weekends. Send me a request and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
As a cat parent to two girls myself, I know it takes time and patience to get most cats to warm up to you and I love to learn each pet's individual quirks. I’ll always suggest a Meet & Greet to get to know your pet ahead of our initial visit.
I always make sure to read all detailed instructions from cat parents to make sure I don’t miss any vital care information. And if you have a kitten or senior cat with special needs, please feel free to ping me!
“Bargavi is attentive, loving, and communicative when caring for my cats. She would send me regular pictures and videos playing with them or loving on them.
She could even coax my shy cat into a few pets. Shes taken care of them numerous times over the years, and I wish she still could whenever I leave town.” — Drew, 2021 to 2026
Learn More About Bargavi
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting for over 10 years. ☺️ I also take care of two cats in my own household. I initially started cat sitting (professionally) with a company called Houston Dog Butler.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My cats are two black kitties named Chef & Roux. I’m clearly a foodie and Roux got her name because I grew up in a city with lots of Cajun Creole influence.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I pay close attention to the cat’s body language. If the ears are in airplane mode, the tail is between the legs/drooping, their body is slumping away from me, the hair is raised on their back, and so on— I definitely want to give them some space.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Bargavi is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Bargavi is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Bargavi's is 5%
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
Bargavi's holiday surcharge is 5%.
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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 $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!
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Bargavi is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.