Joyces Caring Cat Care
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I'm Joyce

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
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I'm Joyce | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

Feel Yourself Being Drawn By The Deeper Pull Of What You Truly Love.....Rumi Hi! I'm Joyce...Im so excited to be putting my head and heart into what I love and starting this new adventure of both taking care of cats which is my dream and helping people who are looking for peace of mind and comfort when it comes to their beloved fur babies when they have to be away from them. I've had cats since I was young and I can't imagine living without them. I currently have 2 beautiful boys. My senior boy Timmy who loves chin rubs, belly rubs, treats, and sleeping right next to me, and my five-year-old Wick who loves to climb on my back, sleep on my head, and is a ball of energy. I have also volunteered at various shelters throughout the years including Furry Friends Foundation in the 90s and most currently at The Anti Cruelty. I've dealt with shy cats, active cats, lap cats, spicy cats, kittens, and seniors. I try to use their cues to how I will proceed with them. I want them to feel safe, comfortable and as loved as they do when they have their owner there with them. What you can ...

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have watched a few of my friends cats while they have been away on vacation....Ive been doing that for the last couple of years. I have been a nanny for 16 years to the family I am currently with ....the youngest in the family is getting older and I have had a few days open up that I am free ...Im taking this change to do something that I have been wanting to do for so long and open myself up to becoming a cat sitter professionally....I look forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to come and visit and take care of your furbaby.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love animals in general...I extremely love cats...they are beautiful....I love being able to spend time with all kinds of cats of different personalities. I have 2 cats and I love being home with mine...I volunteer at the Anti Cruelty so I can spend time with the cats there and help to make their shelter stay more accomodating..I get fulfillment from being able to help cats feel comfortable...I know cat owners cant always be home with their cats and I would love to be able to help out that owner who wants to have peace of mind that their baby is being taken care of while they are away at work or on vacation.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have 2 cats....Timmy who is a senior boy who loves to sun bathe, sleep and give lots of love....I adopted him from Treehouse in 2012....he was the featured cat for their Stray Cat Strut that year...he had been thrown out of a car on Lake Shore Drive (LSD)...he full name is Timothy Leary who was the LSD guru of the 60s...lol...funny how shelters come up with the names for their cats...he now goes by Timmy and has always beeen such a lovable boy. My 2nd cat is named Mr. Wick....I gave him that name...yes...Im a big Keanu /John Wick fan! Mr. Wick is fearless and loving and sleeps on my head sometimes at night. He is resting next to me right now as I write this..I love him and his crazy ways so much

Joyce's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
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Joyce is a cat sitter in the Chicago area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

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Joyce's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Bike
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $35.00. 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.

Joyces Caring Cat Care
5.00 • 1 review • From $35.75