I'm Katharine
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Katharine is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Katharine
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
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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.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Katharine is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Suzanne
June 20, 2026
Katharine was thoughtful and conscientious. She communicated with us all along our trip with photos, videos, and messages. And our kitties (who are sometimes shy) loved her too! We will absolutely book her again!
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Suzanne
April 2, 2026
Katherine is wonderful with our two kitties, both our super shy former feral and our overly confident old guy. She sends great updates and is very reliable!
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Suzanne
January 2, 2026
Katherine was great! Our two cats don't get along and she did a wonderful job of giving them both attention, and even won over our very shy former feral. Great updates so we knew our kitties were happy at home.
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Samantha
September 12, 2019
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!
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Katelyn
January 18, 2019
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.
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Christopher
June 24, 2019
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.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Katharine's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Katharine's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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!
Rating breakdown
Suzanne
June 20, 2026
Katharine was thoughtful and conscientious. She communicated with us all along our trip with photos, videos, and messages. And our kitties (who are sometimes shy) loved her too! We will absolutely book her again!
Suzanne
April 2, 2026
Katherine is wonderful with our two kitties, both our super shy former feral and our overly confident old guy. She sends great updates and is very reliable!
Suzanne
January 2, 2026
Katherine was great! Our two cats don't get along and she did a wonderful job of giving them both attention, and even won over our very shy former feral. Great updates so we knew our kitties were happy at home.
Samantha
September 12, 2019
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!
Katelyn
January 18, 2019
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.
Christopher
June 24, 2019
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.
Rebecca
November 7, 2019
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!!
Monica
January 28, 2020
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.
Mitch
January 1, 2020
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 :)
Katelyn
December 10, 2019
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.
Bill
December 16, 2018
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.
Kelly
September 25, 2019
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.
Kara
August 7, 2019
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.
Robin
June 20, 2019
Katharine was great! She took great care of my cat, and sent some very cute pictures along. I will certainly book with her again.
Suzanne
July 13, 2026
Anna
June 2, 2026
Anna
May 24, 2026
Drew
January 27, 2026
We loved working with Katharine! Prompt, polite and professional — she was the purr-fect catsitter :~) Highly recommended, we will definitely hire Katharine again
Abbey
December 29, 2025
Jessica
December 17, 2019
Thanks, Katherine! I could tell cats were well taken care of and I of course appreciated the pictures while I was away.
Amber
September 19, 2019
Katharine is fantastic! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a great cat-sitter to look after their fur babies.
Paula
May 23, 2019
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
Steven
April 26, 2019
The cats were well fed and seemed happy with her care.
Jennifer
November 28, 2018
Thanks Katharine! You took great care of our fuzzy friends while we were away.
Jenna
October 10, 2025
Friendly, funny, and a feline fanatic - Katharine is a complete joy!
Adam
October 10, 2025
Kate is the purrrfect person to take care of your kitty!
Meowtel
October 10, 2025
Katharine is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.