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I'm Jodie

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
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31 REVIEWS

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Over 100,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Jodie | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to know the unique personality of each induvial cat!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I sure do! Bailey Marie is a Siberian and Kahlua is a Tortie. Bailey is docile, sweet, loyal, and fluffy. She suffers from allergies that often leads to anxiety and is a remission diabetic. I adopted her from a local shelter. Kahlua loves attention, playtime, cuddles, and being involved in everything. I adopted her from a college classmate who was not prepared for the responsibility of being a cat mom. Both Bailey and Kahlua are about 13 year old babies.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Experience and trust is a must.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I like to schedule an introductory meeting whether in person, FaceTime, Zoom, or call to get to know your cat(s) more. This includes information on their personality, habits, likes/dislikes, care routine, and any specific instructions. These meetings are also useful for home access details. If you prefer communication only through the app text, this works as well!

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

Attention to detail, communication, and following directions are extremely important and something I pride myself in being great at.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Patience and understanding.

Jodie's Reviews

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Ashley

Ashley

Jodie was great, my cats were healthy and well cared for. She went above and beyond to ensure my one cat got his medicine.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This week
Raul

Raul

Jodie was a fantastic cat sitter! My little meowzer lit up with excitement every day she came by, enjoying plenty of pets and brush time. Thank you, Jodie!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 22, 2025
Emma

Emma

My Edna absolutely loved Jodie!! She sent several pictures and videos to keep me updated. Super quick responder.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 15, 2025
Vy

Vy

Jodie was lovely! She was very responsive and communicated clearly with us before coming. Our cats loved her and she also left us a very nice thank you card on her last day of sitting. We’ll definitely be using Jodie’s services again the next time we’re out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 5, 2025
Megan

Megan

Every time I leave my cats in Jodie’s care I am confident they are in good hands! I used to get nervous to leave them but now I am able to plan trips without a nervous feeling. She sends great updates and videos/pictures during each visit and gives them a ton of attention - which they love! Overall, it is always a 10/10 experience!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 7, 2025
Katie

Katie

Great with oral meds (in a finicky cat). Very good with my cat, would definitely book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 8, 2025
Ruth

Ruth

Jodie did amazing at taking care of my Luna and Dante! She was very kind with them and while one of my cat was super shy to come out she made sure she was ok. Thank you, Jodie!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 4, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Jodie is the purrrfect cat sitter. She genuinely cares and made me feel comfortable as soon as i first spoke with her. I went away for the weekend and my cat (Suzi) has major separation anxiety and requires meds. Jodie hit it off with Suzi immediately, played with her, and gave me thorough updates during each visit. I cannot recommend Jodie enough and look forward to her watching Suzi again in the future :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 8, 2024
Valeria

Valeria

Jodie was a perfect cat sitter for my baby boy Jerry. She was so easy to talk to, followed instructions perfectly and I could tell through the photos she sent that Jerry was very happy to spend time with her. Would 100% recommend and I’d definitely book again. thank you Jodie!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2025
Mary

Mary

Jodie took fantastic care of my cat and provided me with great updates during the visit. It was reassuring that she was in such capable hands during my trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Bryce

Bryce

Jodie was so thoughtful and responsive! Our kitty is shy around strangers, but they became fast friends, because Jodie knew exactly how to approach her. We appreciated her updates, pictures, and videos!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 3, 2024
Sarah

Sarah

Jodie was amazing! We had a great initial meeting and Ozzy warmed up to her right away. She asked really good questions and I felt very comfortable. Her pics and updates were super cute, but also informative. I could tell she was taking very good care of my kitty while I was gone. Thanks Jodie!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 21, 2024
Ryan

Ryan

Jodie did an excellent job taking care of our cat while we were away on vacation! She was great with our cat and took very good care of him while we were gone. She was a great communicator during our entire trip. She gave us a thorough report and sent pictures after each visit. I would highly recommend Jodie to anyone looking for a cat sitter in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Cayla

Cayla

Jodie takes such great care of my cats!! She is communicative, kind, and the cats are always happy and comfortable. I’d absolutely recommend if you’re looking for a wonderful sitter

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Yvette

Yvette

Jodie was an amazing blessing during a very difficult time in my life. She was so sweet and caring, going above and beyond to give me a sense of peace that my kitty was being well cared for while I was away to take care of my family. 10/10 would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 24, 2024
Emma

Emma

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Emma

Emma

Everytime Jodie watches my Edna, I get amazing updates and photos from her!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 4, 2025
Griffin

Griffin

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 18, 2025
Emma

Emma

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 8, 2025
Cayla

Cayla

Jodie did a wonderful job looking after my cat, as always! Would absolutely recommend :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 21, 2025
Raul

Raul

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2025
Ellee

Ellee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 22, 2025
Bryce

Bryce

Always a pleasure to have Jodie taking care of our Kitty, who warms up to her immediately!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 10, 2025
Beth

Beth

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 4, 2025
Catherine

Catherine

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 25, 2025
Cayla

Cayla

Jodie did a wonderful job taking care of my cat for the weekend! She was communicative, shared great photos and updates, and Honey loved her :) Would absolutley recommend!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Ellee

Ellee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 28, 2025
Ruby

Ruby

Jodie was amazing!! She clearly loves cats and bonded well with mine. I got nice updates and pictures. Would definitely book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 24, 2025
Megan

Megan

Jodie always takes such good care of my cats! I love how attentive she is and how she always sends updates. She is the only one I trust with my cats! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 15, 2025
Silvia

Silvia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 29, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

Jodie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 13, 2024

Jodie's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $27.00 / 20min $40.00 / 45min $53.00 / 60min
  • Jodie's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Jodie's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

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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 $28.00. 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.

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