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Lizzy's Chicago Kitty Care
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Repeat clients: 12
Response time: 18 min
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I'm Lizzy

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
33 REVIEWS

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I'm Lizzy | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

Learn More About Lizzy

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

I've been a certified sitter on Meowtel since 2020, and through that experience I've looked after both young cats and senior cats, and kitties that need medication! Prior to Meowtel I was a regular pet sitter (cats, dogs, and birds) for friends and family members. I've been looking after animals since I was old enough to!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Cats are my favorite animals to spend time with. I love to make new kitty friends!

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

One of the most rewarding moments that sticks with me was when I was cat sitting a very shy kitty named Bob. During my meet & greet and first couple of visits with Bob, he shied away and did not want to be followed, so I gave him space. On the third visit while I was cleaning his litter box, I turned around to see him sniffing me. After that moment, his demeanor completely changed! He became so sweet, playful, and excited when I came to visit him. He was such a sweetheart, and he just needed time to come out of his shell on his own terms.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two 12-year-old orange tabbies named Alex and Rafa! They were born in separate litters two days apart, but have been together since I adopted them at two months old. They are bonded brothers, and their love for one another is so precious to me. They clean each other, they cuddle, and they sometimes tussle as brothers do. When I was a child, I always wanted a cat of my own, and my mom said I was not old enough - until one day, when I was 14 and starting high school, she spent several hours sitting with eight kittens at the shelter and came home with these two! They have been with me for nearly half of my life, through every new chapter, every hardship, and every new place I've moved to has only felt like home with them in it.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

We will schedule a meet & greet to go over everything your cat will need while you are away! I will take notes on everything and clarify any questions I may have. If you have any other specifications for home care such as plant care, checking the mail, or taking the trash out, I am happy to help.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I always double-check that the door is locked behind me! During the meet and greet we will also talk about any guidelines you have regarding certain doors to keep closed or if there are certain things to keep your kitty from getting into.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love using the toys that each cat likes the most! The most rewarding playtime is when a cat is enjoying it, and each cat has their own tastes. My cats love the catnip-filled mice and when they get to chase a string of yarn!

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

There is no single formula that will win over each kitty. If a cat is apprehensive, I will only approach slowly and low to the ground, and if their body language suggests it is okay, I give them an opportunity to smell me with my hand facing downwards in a way that is not imposing. Sometimes it can take many encounters for a cat to build trust, and it can be counterproductive to push too far while you are earning their trust. I will also always refer to the owner for the best ways to approach their timid or anxious cat, including their favorite habits, toys, or treats.

Lizzy's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Kristin

It didn't take long after meeting Lizzy to know that my sweet baby Romeo was in good hands. This was my first time booking a cat sitter ever, since I am a new cat mom. Lizzy gave me so much peace of mind and I could tell Romeo loved her! In our initial meeting Lizzy asked a lot of great questions about Romeo and set clear expectations. She also must be a cat whisperer, because Romeo was asking for belly rubs and purring within a few minutes of meeting her. While I was out Lizzy gave thoughtful and detailed messages. I could see Romeo's happiness though every pic and video. Lizzy fed Romeo and cleaned his litterbox exactly as I would have! She also helped take care of a few things around the house like vacuuming and fixing Romeo's cat bed! Lizzy is a rockstar! I would absolutely book her again! She was flexible, empathetic, and has to be one of Romeo's new best friends!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Nellie

Lizzy was absolutely wonderful! My kitty had such a good time with her and I will definitely be booking again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Lizzy on May 31, 2025 "Thank you so much Nellie!! Give Soji some extra love from me! 🥰"
May 21, 2025
Susan

Lizzy is incredibly friendly, attentive, and took the time to understand our cat’s unique needs. This was our first trip away, and Lizzy put us at ease with detailed updates, photos & videos. We're grateful for her care and will definitely be using her services again. Lizzy has our highest recommendation!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Lizzy on Apr 28, 2025 "Thanks so much, Susan!! I'm so glad to have met you, Brian, and Vito!"
April 27, 2025
Jackson

Lizzy is my cats’ favorite caretaker - she goes above and beyond to make sure they have their needs met and get plenty of playtime when I’m out of town. She always communicates and sends us plenty of photos and videos, so I always have peace of mind 😸😸😸

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 16, 2025
Michele

As always, Lizzy takes such good care of Zoey and sends great pictures and updates.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Lizzy on Dec 16, 2024 "thank you Michele, it's always a joy to see Zoey!😺🐈‍⬛"
December 16, 2024
Rodrigo

I would definitely recommend Lizzy to take care of your little ones. My cat is rather shy but she knew how to approach him, she was very pacient and sweet with my cat. Lizzy also provided pictures and a wide description of how my cat behaved with her. He loved her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 1, 2024
Emily

Lizzy was so great with my cat! She took perfect care of her, sent pictures and updates, and was very communicative. Highly reccomend :)

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

Lizzy took great care of my two cats. She did everything we asked of her and sent photos and videos after every visit 😸 Couldn’t recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Lizzy on Aug 8, 2024 "Thank you, Jackson! It was a pleasure to care for Dan and Rigby!"
August 6, 2024
Anne

Making the reservation was easy and quick. Great communication all around. Andthe meet and greet was great also. An excellent chance to see how our cats react and respond to Lizzy. We all loved her ftom the start! And Lizzy had some excellent questions and took many notes. We felt very comfortable and secure leaving our kitties with Lizzy in charge. We'll definitely call on Lizzy again- she's an awesome cat person! ( She even trimmed some claws for us!) Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Lizzy on Aug 8, 2024 "Thanks so much for your kind feedback, Anne! I so enjoyed taking care of Loki and Lilah and hope to see them again!"
July 31, 2024
Brantly

Lizzy did such a great job watching after my cat Rico! Lizzy always provided photos and updates each time she stopped by to see him. Overall, Lizzy went above and beyond to take great care of Rico. I was so glad to know he was in great hands. I will definitely book Lizzy again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 18, 2024
Martha

Lizzy did an amazing job with my cats. She alerted me when she thought one of them may have been sick, sent a lot of great updates, played with them and even watered my plants. 100% would recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 14, 2024
Emilee

Lizzy was very sweet, detail-oriented, and responsive. She made sure I knew when she was heading over & what she did for the cats. I could tell she was very experienced with cat sitting! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and safe catsitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 13, 2024
Abigail

Lizzy was very thorough with her care of our cat, and provided great updates! Would definitely recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 22, 2024
Tina

Kind care to my friendly cats and left cat area neat and tidy. Sent updates and asked pertinent questions. Great to have another floutist cat person.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 21, 2024
Adam

Lizzy was fantastic! Our cat warmed up to her right away. She sent lots of updates and pictures. We were happy knowing she was taking good care of our boy. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 30, 2024
Elizabeth

Lizzy did an amazing job. And went above and beyond. I am very grateful.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 27, 2024
Sara

Lizzy is a loving and responsible cat sitter. She communicates well and I know my little fur baby is in good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 25, 2024
Meowtel

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

April 2, 2024
David

Elizabeth was great with our cat & we recommend her to anyone else in the area!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 7, 2022
Cayden

Lizzy did an amazing job caring for my cats, and went above and beyond to provide updates throughout the time I was gone. I highly recommend booking Lizzy to look after your cats!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 29, 2021
Bekki

I used Lizzy for a second time and am so pleased! The kitties seem happy and took all their meds with out an issue.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 11, 2021
Bekki

Lizzy was attentive and caring in all her visits. She did a wonderful job with my cats, one of which is on 2 meds. She went above and beyond to help me get one of the meds refilled at the vet! I definitely will reserve Lizzy again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 17, 2020
Lyn

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Michele

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 17, 2025
Jackson

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 21, 2024
Michele

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 28, 2024
Jeffrey

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 26, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 13, 2024
Sara

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 18, 2024
Emily

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 3, 2024
Vanessa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 23, 2024
Michele

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 14, 2024
Sara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 1, 2024

Lizzy's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $34.00 / 20min $47.00 / 45min $62.00 / 60min
  • Lizzy's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Lizzy's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $37.77 / 20min $49.52 / 45min $66.24 / 60min
  • Lizzy's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Lizzy's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • 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

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!

Featured Cat Sitters Near Chicago, IL

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.

Lizzy's Chicago Kitty Care
5.00 • 33 reviews • From $34.00