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Kit-Kat Sitting By Ash
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I'm Ash

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
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46 REVIEWS

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I'm Ash | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to know the cat, and if our sitting becomes regular, I LOVE getting to see and hang out with them. There’s something special about being a regular part of a kitty’s life.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I’d have to say Miss Daisy. She was a tricky one. She wanted all the attention, but would get overstimulated. And even when I got to know her mannerisms, she would unpredictably attack. After several sits (and one doctor visit for a bite), I suggested some more toys for Miss Daisy. The parents agreed immediately, and I went out and picked some things out for her. When I got the toys out with her, she went absolutely bananas for them. She would spend the majority of our 45 minute visits, jumping and running and pouncing. I love this memory, because we found a new way to interact, that was safe and healthy for everyone! And I felt like I was really helping Miss Daisy.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I generally give them space. I’ll talk to them from a distance. I’ve sat with cats who hid behind or under the bed, and wouldn’t come out for food or treats. With those babies, i know they were nervous for me to be there, but I also didn’t want them to be too lonely. I have a “music for cats” YouTube video I like to play, and often I’ll sit near the bed and play the video. Sometimes a cat would come out, sometimes not. But hopefully they understood that they weren’t alone.

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Todd

Todd

My cat was having a difficulty with her eye right before I left town for a week. Ash was great about giving her the medicines she needed, taking her to the vet, and telling me when my cat needed extra care because she was not eating. I really don't know if my cat would have made it without Ash, and certainly I would not have been as at-ease knowing she was in good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 16, 2024
Haley

Haley

Ash was HANDS DOWN the best petsitter we have ever had. They would send incredibly detailed updates of their visits, as well as photos and videos. Including how our cat was feeling that visit, what they did when they were at our home in detail, the toys that were played with. They were so respectful of our home. The intricately detailed updates helped give me the peace of mind they were doing everything just the way we asked. They even told us if there were certain days they would be stopping by later than others, due to previous professional commitments they had made. There were some unexpected things that happened while they were at our house, such as our 3 year old plastic litter scoop deciding to give out on them during one of their visits (of course not their fault). In that visit's summary, they told me it happened, apologized for that happening, and even offered to purchase us a new one at no cost to us. It really assured us just how professional Ash handles certain situations, even when they are our of their control. When they played with our boy Trypsin, they would run around the house playing with him, hiding behind the couch and making playful noises. They really know how to engage with cats, and play with them. We even had specific play instructions, requesting they didn't use their hands as toys, because we don't want to be teaching our boy to bite hands, and I have complete trust that they stuck to using just toys as toys. They even brought a box from their own home for him and checked with me it was okay to include in playtime! It really reassured me we picked the right person for the job because they asked even before doing or introducing the most benign seeming things. When we had our meet and greet, they took very detailed notes to assure Trypsin's lifestyle and schedule were as similar to the one he's used to as possible. I really appreciated them going the extra mile to do that. Everything from Brita vs tap water in his water bowl, to where they should scoop the litter boxes. It's those little details that only a true professional would consider. They offered to water plants or take care of any other pets we had while they were at our home, but we didn't need anything of the like. We did ask them to roll our trash and recycling bins out to the street on trash day, and back to their original spot once the trash and recycling was picked up, and they happily did so. Trypsin loved Ash's company, and I'm sure he will be very happy to see them again the next time we are in need of a catsitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2023
Lillian

Lillian

Ash is wonderful. My very shy cat loves them. I always get lots of pictures and videos with the update. Everything is always done how I would like it including the cat's meds.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 22, 2024
Natalie

Natalie

Ash was fantastic! Khaleesi has not come out for any previous cat sitters, but Ash got her to come out and get some play time! Ash provided amazing updates for us while we were away. 10/10 would recommend them to anyone, but especially for those shy kitties! We will be using Ash again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 7, 2023
Julie

Julie

Ash was a purrfect kitty sitter:) She followed my directions exactly as I requested. Her daily pictures were pure joy. Some of my faves :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 22, 2023
Danielle

Danielle

Ash was terrific! They quickly responded to my initial message and made themselves available for a meet and greet prior to me leaving town despite my tight timeline. They asked great questions and diligently took down notes about my cat’s preferences and what I was expecting from the visits. I really appreciated the very detailed text updates and loved the pictures and videos they sent while I was out of town. I highly recommend Ash and plan to have them come back again next time I’m in need of a cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2023
Beth

Beth

Ash was fantastic! They quickly responded to my first inquiry, was super flexible in meeting, and then just awesome in person. They took detailed notes when we talked through Harvey’s needs and schedule, and also offered to keep an eye on my plants. While we were out of town, Ash sent daily updates, pictures and videos of their visit, and was even kind enough to clean up a glass snow globe Harvey broke. I will absolutely have Ash back anytime we need someone to live on Harvey as much as we do!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 5, 2022
Haley

Haley

Like always, Ash was amazing. We had a last minute request to administer medication to our boy for us while we were gone and they were happy to do so! They even took note that he wasn't as playful as usual and let us know. Super detail-oriented and trustworthy! Trypsin can't wait to see Ash again :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 22, 2023
Krystal

Krystal

I was very pleased with Ash's excellent communication, honesty and commitment to ensuring my two cats were as comfortable and happy as possible during a 2 week trip. I was struck by Ash's politeness to my grouchier cat, something that immediately reassured me that Ash is an excellent sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 15, 2023
Sophia

Sophia

Ash was absolutely amazing. She is going to be my go too person for looking after my cats in the future. She is trustworthy, thorough, and has a beautiful personality. She sent me daily updates about my two cats and images of the food bowls, litter box, and my crazy cats. I would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 28, 2022
Todd

Todd

My cat was very happy with Ash. She did a great job feeding and playing, and sent me lots of photos and a long text every day giving me the latest news from the house while I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 13, 2022
Holli

Holli

Ash was great! In addition to feeding the cats and cleaning the litter box, she cared about making sure they were OK, played with them, cuddled them and gave me updates after every visit. I would highly recommend Ash and plan to use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2022
Alyssa

Alyssa

This was my second time having Ash watch my cat's and I can't tell you how much I appreciate having someone I trust watch my cat's. The updates provided are so thorough and lovely, they charmed my notoriously cranky old lady cat, and they even took care of my fish. 10/10 would recommend, thank you so much Ash!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 13, 2023
Haley

Haley

Our boy was so excited to see Ash again! Since our last reservation with Ash, there were a couple of changes to our boy's food routine and Ash always makes sure to specify exactly how they do things in the updates they send, so it gives me the peace of mind things are done the way our boy is used to. Our little buddy can't wait to see Ash again the next time we go out of town!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 24, 2023
Cindy

Cindy

This was the first time we have used Meotel and I was really nervous about leaving the cats. We had a meet and greet prior to our trip to go over the specifics. Ash took great care of our cats. We enjoyed the updates she provided on what occurred during her visit. She went above and beyond by cleaning up after the kitties. I would not hesitate to hire Ash again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 5, 2023
Donnie

Donnie

Ash was wonderful! He sent detailed updates, pics, and vids everyday. My cats were very happy and well taken care of. Will def be booking him again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 13, 2023
Yesenia

Yesenia

A huge thank you to Ashley for checking in on my cats while I was away. The attention to care and detail made the experience positive as this was my first try with the service. Loved the updates: pics, videos and visit summaries! Ashley will be a welcomed friend back one day!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 15, 2022
Alyssa

Alyssa

Ash was a wonderful sitter for my cats! They provided so much peace of mind with their updates, and my cats, who are very selective with their approval, loved them. 100% would recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 19, 2023
Zach

Zach

Ash is an outstanding cat sitter. All five of our cats, even the relatively anti-social one, really seemed to like Ash quite a bit. Our feeding/caring instructions were followed perfectly, and Ash made sure to provide us plenty of documentation of our cats behavior while we were away. Ash was very professional, and clearly has a love for these animals. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2022
Brett

Brett

Ash did a wonderful job with the daily visits which came along with updates including text, pics, video and a recap of each visit. Overall 10/10 and highly recommended.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 29, 2022
Anne

Anne

Ash was an absolute gem and our cat loved them! They were sweet, thorough, wonderfully detailed with reports and videos, and an absolute champ with wand toys. We came home to a very happy cat, and will not hesitate to call on Ash again in the future!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 23, 2023
Rachel

Rachel

Ash is amazing! So thorough, so reliable, and most importantly, it's obvious that she truly loves cats and respects their quirks. Ava really enjoyed her visits, and I could tell she was well-cared for when I returned. Thank you Ash, we'll be booking you again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 5, 2022
Natalie

Natalie

Ash was great and very thorough with the updates sent to us! I know the kitties really enjoyed Ash’s visits and getting so much playtime in☺️Thank you Ash for taking such good care of them!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Sophia

Sophia

Ash always does a fantastic job. She is reliable, clean, and so friendly. This would probably be the 5th time we had her watch our cats, and I think our cats love her more than us! But she's seriously an amazing person, definitely recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 5, 2023
Anne

Anne

Ash is the best. The updates and photos are amazing, and we always come back to a happy, well-loved cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2023
Celine

Celine

Ash was amazing! She was super responsible! Great communicator and really great with out cats! She is extremely knowledgeable about cats and made us feel very comfortable about being away. We plan on using Ash again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2023
Todd

Todd

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2023
Brett

Brett

Another worry free trip. I can always rest easy knowing Ash is looking after my kitty.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 28, 2023
Lillian

Lillian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 28, 2023
Fuad

Fuad

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 16, 2023
Brett

Brett

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 3, 2023
Todd

Todd

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 21, 2023
Brett

Brett

Another worry free trip with daily updates . Highly recommended.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 29, 2023
Sophia

Sophia

Honestly, the very best sitter I’ve had. I know I can leave my baby in good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 4, 2023
Danielle

Danielle

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 22, 2023
Carlette

Carlette

Ash is great, my cats just love her, always responsive & professional. very thoughtful and thorough. Always takes good pictures and provides great feedback

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 19, 2023
Brett

Brett

my fourth or fifth time now using Ash and everything was perfect. Daily thorough updates provided make traveling easier .

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 7, 2023
Sophia

Sophia

Cannot say enough good things about Ash! Always so caring an attentive! Gives me such peace of mind knowing my furbabies are in great hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 14, 2023
Sina

Sina

Ash is fantastic. She communicates well, respectful, and my cat loved her. 100% recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 20, 2022
Sophia

Sophia

Ash is fantastic! My cats took to them right away, and I felt so secure knowing my boys were being looked after, and so well! I couldn’t recommend them enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 28, 2022
Cora

Cora

Ash was fantastic! A total cat person, a great caretaker, and communicates very well.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 29, 2022
Nicky

Nicky

I can't say enough about the great job Ash did watching our 2 cats. She is truly a cat person and I can't recommend her enough. We'll definitely be using her again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 3, 2022
Meowtel

Meowtel

Ash is a cat sitter in the North Aurora area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

November 11, 2021
Fuad

Fuad

I trusted Ash completely with our cats. She took great care of them.

January 13, 2026
Miranda

Miranda

Ash is my favorite cat sitter. They take care of my babies as if they are their own. I feel comfortable leaving, knowing my cats are in Ash's very capable hands. I couldn't ask for a better person to trust with my babies.

January 13, 2026
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

January 13, 2026

Ash's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $27.00 / 20min $40.50 / 45min $53.50 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $70.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Ash's Holiday Surcharge is 50%
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Ash's Skills & Services

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • 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

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free 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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

Kit-Kat Sitting By Ash
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