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I'm Katharine

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
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19 REVIEWS

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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite client I ever had was a cat named Norm. He was a huge Norwegian forest cat looking old man, and he was the sweetest drooliest and softest fuzzy cat I’ve ever met. I still have photos of him! I used to hang out and read books with him on my lap.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two cats! Their names are Jambi and Pip, and they are total opposites of each other. Jambi is composed and mature, Pip is a vocal playful goofball. I love them both so much!

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love catnip toys. They come in such funny shapes—I have one for Pip right now in the shape of a seahorse.

Katharine's Reviews

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Samantha

Samantha

Katherine was an excellent sitter! She made sure to check in with me every time she visited and send a photo so I knew my cat was well cared for! My cat is a little nervous around new people, but Katherine definitely made her feel safe!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 12, 2019
Katelyn

Katelyn

Katharine was a wonderful cat sitter. Frida took to her right away when she met her to pick up the key. Katharine sent detailed texts about their time together and always sent a picture or video each time she visited. She made me very reassured that my cat was in good hands during the christmas season.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 18, 2019
Christopher

Christopher

Perfect sitter. Sat my cat for 5 days - sent photo/video updates every day. Followed all our requests/instructions exactly. Also, Kate is soooo friendly. Hoping to use her services next time I leave town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2019
Rebecca

Rebecca

Kate is amazing! She had a lot of patience with my cat, Chunk. He can be very hot and cold with people and she waited for him on his terms. I will definitely use her again! Thank you Kate!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 7, 2019
Monica

Monica

My kitties instantly started warming up to her when she did the meet and greet. I loved the communication and photos that was sent while I was away. Very friendly and I could tell the kitties were happy.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 28, 2020
Mitch

Mitch

Did a great job communicating and sending pics, and our cats seemed to warm up quickly to her! Highly recommend booking for your next need :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2020
Katelyn

Katelyn

Frida loves playing with Katharine! She makes sure to send me picture updates of how my cat is doing. And update me if she's going to be later to see Frida than she expected.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 10, 2019
Bill

Bill

Katharine is an AMAZING cat sitter. She watched our guy Norm for three weeks, sending updates and funny pictures along the way. She’s highly attentive, kind and considerate. We had the best experience imaginable, and I think Norm has a new friend. Do yourself—and your cat—a favor and hire Katharine.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
December 16, 2018
Kelly

Kelly

Kate was awesome with our cat Puck!! We got an update every day. She came over to meet Puck before the visite. She was amazing. Will def use her services again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 25, 2019
Kara

Kara

My cat and I couldn't be more thankful for Katharine! I was nervous leaving for a two-week span for the first time, but he was absolutely taken care of, and I got awesome updates from every visit.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 7, 2019
Robin

Robin

Katharine was great! She took great care of my cat, and sent some very cute pictures along. I will certainly book with her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 20, 2019
Jessica

Jessica

Thanks, Katherine! I could tell cats were well taken care of and I of course appreciated the pictures while I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 17, 2019
Amber

Amber

Katharine is fantastic! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a great cat-sitter to look after their fur babies.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 19, 2019
Paula

Paula

Katherine is a WONDERFUL cat sitter! She is very kind and has a great personality. She sent me a text after each visit. I would recommend her highly and we will have her come again. Leo, Sam, Doug and Paula

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 23, 2019
Steven

Steven

The cats were well fed and seemed happy with her care.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 26, 2019
Jennifer

Jennifer

Thanks Katharine! You took great care of our fuzzy friends while we were away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 28, 2018
Jenna

Jenna

Friendly, funny, and a feline fanatic - Katharine is a complete joy!

October 10, 2025
Adam

Adam

Kate is the purrrfect person to take care of your kitty!

October 10, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

October 10, 2025

Katharine's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $34.50 / 45min $44.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $58.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Katharine's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Katharine's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • 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.

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.

Katharine's Su-Purr-Ior Cat Care
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