I'm Lauren
A cat sitter in Chicago, IL
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I'm Lauren | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
Meow me to introduce myself. I am Lauren--Crazy cat lady, conservation biologist, zoo evaluator, Broadway enthusiast (except CATS, it is just purr-plexing), and dedicated cat sitter here to serve your city kitties. Mama to late, fickle, 15-year-old Hudson, I have lots of experience with the cat-itude of a very tenacious tabby. Cats have pretty much been constant figures in my adult life. In addition to Hudson, my little family of three (there is a husband too) traveled with The Lion King tour for a number of years, and I studied how Canada lynx use habitat in Minnesota for my master’s degree. My love of all things cats made me the go-to cat sitter among my friends and colleagues. It taught me the many personalities and needs of different cats, but it was Hudson and his chronic illnesses that really prepared me for anything and everything. I have extensive experience with basic daily care tasks, kitty hygiene, medication administration, diabetic management, belly rubs, and sometimes just han...
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Lauren's Reviews
Ellie
Lauren sent great updates, was clearly detail-oriented with our cat’s behavior, and was patient with our cat who sometimes takes a while to warm up to new people. She gave us peace of mind while traveling!
Brandi
Lauren is amazing and patient with our kitties. our 15 yo kitty required some meds while we were out of town and was not keeping his food down. Lauren sent updates and immediately went into clean up mode, which was not required, but very generous of her.
Kelsey
Lauren was amazing!! She watched my needy cats during my wedding weekend, administering medication and providing consistent, detailed updates!
Brandi
we had an excellent first time experience with Lauren over the holiday weekend! we scheduled a meet and greet prior to make sure both sides were comfortable with the process, which was so helpful! she was very attentive, tidy and sent great updates during her visits. very thankful for her services!
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Lauren's Qualifications & Experience
Transportation
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
- Injections / Diabetic Management
- Subcutaneous Fluids
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.