I'm Kate

Kate's Cat Care In Lincoln Square

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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Kate is experienced with 5 types of medications

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

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Kate's Cat Care In Lincoln Square

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 three resident cats at home: 8-year-old Mia (a tortie who has two brain cells, one for food, and one specifically for cream cheese) and 1-year-old girls Mae and Frida.

Since 2022, we’ve also fostered with Forever Fortunate Felines, fostering & finding furrever homes for ~40 cats and kittens over the years. 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, insulin)...
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 three resident cats at home: 8-year-old Mia (a tortie who has two brain cells, one for food, and one specifically for cream cheese) and 1-year-old girls Mae and Frida.

Since 2022, we’ve also fostered with Forever Fortunate Felines, fostering & finding furrever homes for ~40 cats and kittens over the years. 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, insulin).

I work from home as a telehealth dietitian, and aside from work, I love to run, attend concerts, quilt and sew clothing, and read romance novels. Since I’m self employed I have lots of flexibility for catsitting visits, and if there’s a specific time you need me to come by I’ll do my best to make it work! I'd be happy to serve clients in Lincoln Square, North Center, Ravenswood, Albany Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and beyond.

I am vaccinated & boosted against Covid-19. I’m happy to wear a mask to our meet & greet and respect your preference to mask as well! During drop in visits I’ll ensure to treat your home and your feline companions with the utmost respect for safety. I always carry hand sanitizer on my person and will follow any additional precautions you would prefer me to take in your home, including wearing my mask around your precious furbabies.

I look forward to caring for your feline companions and giving them plenty of love, playtime, and of course food while you're away ❤️

BTW - if I have no availability on my schedule the date(s) you’d like to book, feel free to shoot me a message anyway and I’ll let you know if I might be able to accommodate.


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer

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Jane

Jane

July 6, 2026

This was our first time using a professional cat sitter, so we were anxious that our cats would hide or refuse to eat. But Kate was a miracle worker and got our low-appetite cat Suki to eat just as much (or more!) food as she eats normally. Kate also did a great job giving both our senior cats their twice daily meds, and kept us updated throughout our trip.

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Nicolette

Nicolette

September 10, 2025

We have booked with Kate several times now and I cannot express enough how much we love working with her. She is so helpful, very responsive, our furbabes love her (we’re basically replaceable 🤣in their eyes) and she puts our minds at ease because leaving our babies is so hard! Our 18 year old requires extra special attention due to her medications, that Kate handles with no problem at all. Thanks again!

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Jane

Jane

September 9, 2025

Kate has been my go to Cat Sitter for a couple of years now. She has always gone above and beyond to take extra special care, first of my now 13-year-old cat Maude, And then starting this summer, the addition of a five month old kitten, Lucy. Navigating the dynamics between older resident cat and young playful kitten is not for the faint of heart, nor is managing separate, feeding situations and multiple litter boxes. As always, Kate puts my mind at ease, sending updates and letting me know that they are actually just fine in my absence. And coming home to two happy kitties is good proof :) I would absolutely recommend Kate as a Cat Sitter – I always have felt that she looks after my cat as she would her own.

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Felicia

Felicia

January 21, 2025

Kate is a caring, skilled, responsive cat sitter. I whole-heartedly recommend her! With 3 cats, one of which with special needs, she is incredible, and I never have to worry if they are well taken care of when Kate is on the job. The only negative thing is she is so wonderful she isn’t always available. If you can snag time with her, do it!

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Kathryn

Kathryn

August 10, 2023

Kate was wonderful! Took good care of my cats and provided thoughtful updates and photos with every visit and was very responsive when my flight was delayed. She also had no problem with with meds for my older cat, including administering an asthma inhaler. Will definitely book again!

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Nicolette

Nicolette

July 6, 2023

Kate was the absolute best with our 16 year old ladies. I couldn’t have asked for more. She came twice a day for five days to give thyroid medication and meals. My cats were so comfortable with her presence they even took naps on her lap! This gave me such relief because I really don’t like leaving them for extended periods of time. We had a few packages and she brought them in as well, which was so nice of her to do! I will definitely reach out to Kate again.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$35.00 / 20min
$50.00 / 45min
$70.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$130.00 / Overnight
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Schedule Constraints

Unavailable Wednesdays 6:30-8pm

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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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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