I'm Kate
A cat sitter in Chicago, IL
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I'm Kate | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
Hi! I’m Kate Z (she/her), and if you ask any of my family & friends to tell you one thing about me, it'll probably be that I'm a cat person. I grew up in a family with multiple cats and have always found my feline friends to be oh so charming, amusing, and loving. One of my proudest achievements in the past several years has been converting my husband to be a cat person too 😅 We have two resident cats at home: 10-year-old Clarence, who’s my own personal barnacle, and 6-year-old Mia - we joke that she has two brain cells, one for food, and one specifically for cream cheese. Since 2022, we’ve also fostered with Forever Fortunate Felines, fostering & finding furrever homes for 25 cats and kittens so far. Over the course of my life & catsitting career I've cared for cats ranging from 5 weeks old to seniors. I am also able to administer meds (oral, topical/transdermal, ear, eye, inhaler). I work from home as a telehealth dietitian, and aside from work, I love to run, go to yoga classes, tend to my houseplants, and read romance nove...
Kate's Reviews
Autumn
Kate always goes above and beyond for our kitty! she caters to her likes and needs for every visit, our shy kitty loves her
Felicia
Kate is a terrific cat sitter. She handles complex requests and support needs quite easily. She communicates well and often. And my cats really like her. I couldn’t ask for anything more!
Hayley
Kate is my hero! I’ve got a very prickly cat who can be aggressive at times but she knows just how to handle him. Cannot convey how much relief I feel knowing he’s well taken care of while I’m gone.
Hayley
Kate is my go-to cat whisperer for my very moody/finnicky/sometimes aggressive cat. She knows exactly how to handle him and I cannot tell you what relief that brings me. She even came to the rescue when another sitter had to back out with 5 days left in my trip, which was beyond kind of her to do and helped put my anxiety at ease. Kate is truly the best!
Mary
I’ve trusted Kate with my cat Eloise many times now and every time she does a great job! She sends great pictures and I can tell Eloise loves her visits. Can’t recommend Kate enough!
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Kate's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
- Shelter Volunteer
Transportation
- Walk
- Bike
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
- 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.
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 $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.