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Lauren's Chi City Kitty Care
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I'm Lauren

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
29 REVIEWS

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I'm Lauren | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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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.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My kitty Hudson loved his Yeowww catnip toys! We could smell them from across the room so they must be heavenly for the fur babies. Plus they come in a bunch of adorable shapes and we have had them all--the apple, lemon, banana, pumpkin, fish, rainbow. Great for sniffing, licking and kicking!

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

A timid or anxious cat just needs space and time. I myself have been likened to a cat--extroverted introvert here--and I too need time and space to become confident and ready for the vulnerability needed to get to know someone new. Thus to care for a shy or nervous cat I offer everything they need, a soft and comforting voice, welcoming body language, and just the opportunity to come to me when and if they are ready to become buddies...and if they are not, they will still get the best care and as much affection as I can give from across the room.

Lauren's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Nikkilyn

Lauren was amazing, as she was last time I used her. She provides detailed updates about the visit and how things went, including what the cats ate and the litter box situation. She administered multiple meds to my very wiggly cat and swept up the floors from my messy eaters! I would absolutely book her again.

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This week
Stephen

Lauren was a terrific fit for us and our two girls! She waa highly communicative throughout, and incredibly thoughtful. Would/will absolutely have her back in the future. A++! 😺

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This month
Kathy

I have used Lauren several times and she is amazing!!! I know that when she is caring for Hawthorne, everything will be fine. She shows that she truly cares and my kitty absolutely adores her and he can be hard to deal with. I will request Lauren again because I know I can enjoy my trip knowing my baby is in good hands!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 28, 2025
Alice

Lauren was just fantastic at taking care of my old cat Isa. I could feel when I came back that Isa had an amazing experience as well!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 9, 2025
Miranda

We’ve used Lauren a few time for our kitty! She’s always so responsive and takes really good care of her! We have a playful outgoing cat, so she’s really good at playing and keeping her company! We got really lucky finding a good reliable cat sitter, we recommend her to all our friends.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 31, 2025
Fatima

I am so happy that I found Lauren to watch my cat Demeter! Lauren was always very quick at responding and gave me lots of updates (with pictures). If I ever needed anything, like checking the kitty camera that Demeter knocked over, Lauren was quick to respond and address my concerns. She was great with Demeter, who can be quite shy, and I will definitely be booking Lauren again :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 3, 2025
Madeline

Lauren did a great job watching my cat over the holidays! I have never used a sitter before and I was nervous to leave my clingy kitty, but knowing Lauren was taking care of him really set my mind at ease. She sent very detailed updates and cute pics!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 2, 2025
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 1+ week long
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 with drop-in visits
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 with twice per day visits
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 with drop-in visits
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
Brantley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2025
Brandi

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 14, 2025
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 12, 2025
Seena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 9, 2025
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 31, 2025
Fatima

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 30, 2025
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 24, 2025
Brandi

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 13, 2025
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 12, 2025
Theresa

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 29, 2024
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 15, 2024
Brantley

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2024
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2024
Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 5, 2024
Kelsey

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 29, 2024
Maegan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 19, 2024
Brandi

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2024

Lauren's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $34.00 / 20min $48.00 / 45min $66.00 / 60min
  • Lauren's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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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 $31.00. 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 • 29 reviews • From $34.00