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I'm Dmitrii
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
I have many years of experience taking care of cats. My parents had a cat, my grandmother had a cat and my parents in law had a cat, they relied on me since I was 12. I fed them, cleaned litter boxes, played with them and brought them to vet.
Right now, we (me and my wife) have the cat named George. We adopted him from the animal shelter three years ago and it was one of the best decisions we made in our lives. George was 8 years old at that time and previous owners abandoned him with no reason. He was traumatized, but me could make him happy.
I came to Chicago a few months ago... Hi everyone! My name is Dmitrii and I’m a lifelong cat lover.
I have many years of experience taking care of cats. My parents had a cat, my grandmother had a cat and my parents in law had a cat, they relied on me since I was 12. I fed them, cleaned litter boxes, played with them and brought them to vet.
Right now, we (me and my wife) have the cat named George. We adopted him from the animal shelter three years ago and it was one of the best decisions we made in our lives. George was 8 years old at that time and previous owners abandoned him with no reason. He was traumatized, but me could make him happy.
I came to Chicago a few months ago. My wife is a PhD student at Northwestern University, she moved to Chicago and I followed her. I worked for the last 15 years as a sport reporter, writer and editor in Moscow and covered many big events such as FIFA World Cup and Olympics. Now I looking for an opportunity to apply my strong passion to improve the lives of cats and their owners in Chicago.
I'm freelance writer and have a wide range of availability to care for your cats. I'm available for drop-in visits and sitting on weekdays and weekends/holidays. I live in Ravenswood and I will be happy to take care of your cats also in Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Edgewater and Rogers Park.
I’m fully vaccinated from COVID-19 with one additional booster shot. I understand and respect any wishes, recommendations and precautions you may have.
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Dmitrii is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Sarah
October 1, 2025
Dmitrii has been amazing to rely on whenever I’m out of town and need someone dependable to care for my two boys. One of them is diabetic and requires daily medication, and Dmitrii handles it with such care. I’m so grateful to have found a trustworthy cat sitter who checks in regularly and sends me daily photos. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Max
August 22, 2025
Dmitrii did a great job taking care of my 2 "wingnuts". I came hime to find them healthy and happy. He even watered my plants. He is a really nice guy as well. I will definitely ask him to cat sit again.
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Andy
May 15, 2025
This was our second booking with Dmitrii and everything went well. Even our shy cat stayed out for most of the visits. It’s always nice to know our cats are in good hands while we are away.
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Salvador
April 14, 2025
Dmitrii is professional and punctual with his visits and responses. His daily updates with photos were detailed and caring enough to make sure I enjoyed my trip abroad without worries! I will book him again for my next time away from home!
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Carol
April 1, 2025
Dimitri did a great job caring for my two cats, including giving a pill to one of them daily. He includes great photos in his updates.
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Dan
December 27, 2024
Dmitrii was great. I had to reschedule due to a family emergency, but he was very flexible. great photos and details
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Dmitrii's is 10%
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
Dmitrii's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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.
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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!
Rating breakdown
Sarah
October 1, 2025
Dmitrii has been amazing to rely on whenever I’m out of town and need someone dependable to care for my two boys. One of them is diabetic and requires daily medication, and Dmitrii handles it with such care. I’m so grateful to have found a trustworthy cat sitter who checks in regularly and sends me daily photos. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Max
August 22, 2025
Dmitrii did a great job taking care of my 2 "wingnuts". I came hime to find them healthy and happy. He even watered my plants. He is a really nice guy as well. I will definitely ask him to cat sit again.
Andy
May 15, 2025
This was our second booking with Dmitrii and everything went well. Even our shy cat stayed out for most of the visits. It’s always nice to know our cats are in good hands while we are away.
Salvador
April 14, 2025
Dmitrii is professional and punctual with his visits and responses. His daily updates with photos were detailed and caring enough to make sure I enjoyed my trip abroad without worries! I will book him again for my next time away from home!
Carol
April 1, 2025
Dimitri did a great job caring for my two cats, including giving a pill to one of them daily. He includes great photos in his updates.
Dan
December 27, 2024
Dmitrii was great. I had to reschedule due to a family emergency, but he was very flexible. great photos and details
Anna
December 2, 2024
I was so happy with Dmitrii’s services, and I will definitely book again. I didn’t have to worry on my trip because I knew my cats were well taken care of. I loved the pictures he sent me & the details about taking care of the cats. Very trustworthy and kind.
Maryellen
July 11, 2023
Dmitrii was great, came over in the time frame requested, super communicative while he was there and even came over a day early for the key/medication review. Would book again and recommend.
Gene
June 18, 2025
Dmitrii did a great job taking care of our cat while we were out of town. He took all the necessary steps to make sure our cat was happy and also sent us regular updates. Thank you!
Steve
October 13, 2025
Dmitrii visited Poe once a day while I was abroad for ~2 weeks. He followed instructions and sent nice summaries with photos after each visit. I’m very grateful for his help, and would definitely recommend booking with him.
Dan
This month
Dmitrii was great, as always. very responsive, and sends tons on picture and notes. our cat responds to him well.
Franco
July 8, 2024
Dmitrii did an amazing job taking care of my little guy while I was away for a week! followed instructions perfectly and sent daily updates with lots of photos. Highly recommend!
Denise
September 5, 2023
Dmitrii did a wonderful job taking care of our three cats! He provided thorough and speedy updates at visits and made us feel at ease throughout the process.
Chris
September 16, 2025
I'm very happy with the good care provided by Dmitrii. He kept me updated regularly while I was away.
Dan
July 31, 2025
Dmitrii was great as always. sent clear pictures and you could tell our cat was appreciative of the company. highly recommend!
Adam
May 18, 2025
I’ve worked with Dimitri a couple of times now, and he is fantastic! always provides great updates, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for help!
Dan
June 16, 2025
as always, Dmitrii was great! he shared lots of pictures and updated would put our minds at ease!
Michelle
June 3, 2024
more actual pics of my very shy cat than anyone before!
Sarah
This month
Salvador
This month
Anna
April 5, 2026
Sarah
March 16, 2026
Terra
October 14, 2025
Sarah
October 10, 2025
Andy
August 18, 2025
Adam
July 27, 2025
Chrissy
July 18, 2025
Dmitrii is very communicative and easy to work with. I’ve worked with him twice now to care for my kitties. he goes above and beyond.
Devon
May 19, 2025
Dmitrii was extremely helpful and very kind while taking care of my cat while I was out of town
Anna
April 22, 2025
Adam
April 22, 2025
Andy
April 8, 2025
Emily
December 26, 2024
Meg
December 3, 2024
Michelle
July 27, 2024
Hadley
April 29, 2024
Kaetlyn
April 5, 2024
This was my second time booking with Dmitrii, and he was spectacular as always! Indie seems so comfortable and happy around him!
Kaetlyn
January 2, 2024
Dmitrii is so kind and dependable! He did an amazing job watching my girl, Indie, sending great photos and videos! Definitely recommend his care!
Hadley
December 25, 2023
Emilia
September 3, 2023
Hadley
August 8, 2023
Dmitrii was great and went above and beyond to take care of our cats while we are away. Would definitely book him again in the future!
Michelle
July 15, 2023
Great daily communication with pictures.
Meowtel
May 25, 2023
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