Lauren's Chi City Kitty Care
Meowtel Insured
Background Checked
Repeat clients: 4
Response time: 49 min
Hello,

I'm Lauren

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
11 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Lauren confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

Check if Lauren services your area

Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

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...

Learn More About Lauren

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been cat sitting intermittently for friends and family for nearly 16 years! I've worked with Maine Coons with a lot to say, chunky boys that love to snuggle, and sassy gals that do things on their own terms.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love cat sitting because it gives me the opportunity to wrangle cats of all personalities, shapes, sizes and attitudes. Currently, I am looking forward to cat sitting because I very much miss my own furry baby of 15 years, and want to be able to use my experience and share my love with a cat who means that much to someone else.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am indeed available during holidays! As Chicago transplants, it's a bit of a hike to our families on the east coast, so my husband and I spend holidays here in the Windy City.

Lauren's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 4, 2024
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 29, 2024
Kelsey

Lauren was amazing!! She watched my needy cats during my wedding weekend, administering medication and providing consistent, detailed updates!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 9, 2024
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 3, 2024
Meowtel

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

June 28, 2024
Cat Parents
Love Us
Excellent rating
on TrustPilot
People
Love Us
100% Satisfaction
Guaranteed
Always Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Always Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.

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.

Lauren's Chi City Kitty Care
5.00 • 11 reviewsFrom $34.00