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I'm Nicholle

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
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40 REVIEWS

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I'm Nicholle | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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Learn More About Nicholle

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

I have been cat sitting professionally for 17 years. I have cared for cats of various ages, breeds, and temperaments with varying medical needs. I also hand rear orphaned kittens in my spare time, which has given me an even greater knowledge of cat care. I have also worked in veterinary settings to learn about feline health and behavior, and helped to create behavior modification plans for adoptable pets.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy bonding with a cat and being the beacon of comfort when their human is away. Getting to know a shy cat and building trust with them is one of the greatest feelings in the world! Happy cats = happy cat parents, and that makes me happy too!

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I have a regular client who has been with me through the lives of three different cats. I started out sitting for them in 2017. After their senior cat passed, they kept me in mind for when they adopted a new cat and needed care for him. They recently adopted a kitten as well, and it has been amazing to watch their little family grow and to know that they trust me to care for all of their kitties.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have five kitties: Ghoast, Spyrit, Nyx, Sol, and Noodle. All of my kitties were adopted as "foster failures" through the various rescues that I work with. Nyx and Noodle are kittens from two different litters that I hand raised after they were brought in to the pound without a mother.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Ask a lot of questions and leave as many notes as you want! We sitters are ALWAYS happy to talk to you about cats and excited to tell you about our experience. Never feel bad about leaving detailed notes as that helps us to stay in your routine as close as possible, which makes things easier for kitty.

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

I like to answer questions about availability through the app and go over finer details during the meet and greet. If a client does not have time for a meet and greet, I am happy to go over notes on the phone. If I am not able to visit a home before the sit starts, I ask the client to send me pictures of where the key items (litter box, food, etc) are located so that I have a feel for things.

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

I double and triple check keys before entering and exiting the house, and treat every cat as though they are an escape artist. I always check around the door before entering and exiting, and do not leave the door open for any period of time.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! Holidays are when sitters are needed most, so I try to make myself available to as many pet parents as I can.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My cats and I love a toy called Da Bird and they will chase it until we are ALL tired.

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

If a cat is timid I try to spend my visit talking calmly to them and giving them lots of praise. I would never attempt to pet a cat who is not interested, but may offer my hand to the cat to sniff if they look open to the idea. Sometimes, just sitting and talking to the cat during visits is enough to get them curious about meeting me. The comfort of kitty is key, and I try to focus on consent when it comes to interactions.

Nicholle's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
4.9
Kelsey

Nicholle was fantastic with taking care of my two kitties while I was away on a business trip! She took great pics, always kept me updated, and seemed to know just how to handle things cat-wise!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This week
Sarah

Nikki was fantastic! Very communicative, thorough, and engaging with my boys. The best part is that my long haired cat was the best 'kept' he's ever been after a long vacation, she brushed him regularly and it showed!

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This week
Alex

Nicholle did a great job caring for my cat. she provided quick responses, followed all tasks, and sent great photos/updates during her visit.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Scott

Everything was great, we’re so glad Nicholle took wonderful care of our dear cat, and we’d highly recommend her!

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Response from Nicholle on Mar 29, 2025 "Thank you Scott!"
March 29, 2025
Kaitlin

Nichole is our go-to cat sitter! Our kitties love her and she gives the best updates!

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Response from Nicholle on Mar 28, 2025 "Thank you Kaitlin! It's always a pleasure to care for your kitties 😸"
March 28, 2025
Samantha

Nicholle truly went above and beyond. Our cat was on two medications while in her care and she was so beyond patient with him and did everything possible to make him comfortable. She was extremely responsive and sent thorough updates. As an anxious cat mom, it was such a relief knowing he was in great hands while we were away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 21, 2025
Zoe

Nicholle was exceedingly kind and patient, always sent great photos and detailed updates. My cat, Willow, loved her a whole lot!

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Response from Nicholle on Jan 3, 2025 "Thank you for your trust Zoe! I hope to see Willow again!"
January 3, 2025
Olivia

Nicholle was amazing! She provided good updates and lots of pictures! I felt at ease knowing she was watching my cat!!

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Response from Nicholle on Dec 3, 2024 "Thank you Olivia!"
December 3, 2024
Debra

Nicholle is fabulous!! She has been a repeat sitter for my family. My kids joke that she should be a wildlife photographer -- they love her pictures and updates so much....

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Response from Nicholle on Dec 2, 2024 "Thank you Debra, I hope to see the kitties again soon!"
December 2, 2024
Ruby

Nicholle was a great communicator and got along well with my skiddish kitty. Would definitely book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Dec 1, 2024 "Thank you Ruby!"
December 1, 2024
Joshua

Nicholle was somehow able to get my shy cat to open up almost immediately! she sent great updates with plenty of photos

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Response from Nicholle on Nov 30, 2024 "Thank you Joshua!"
November 30, 2024
Bret

Nicholle is awesome. She does a great job with my cats. She has sat for me twice and we have another booking coming up. I am really happy to have her and my cats love her.

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Response from Nicholle on Dec 1, 2024 "Thank you Bret, I look forward to seeing the kitties soon!"
November 22, 2024
Debra

Nicholle is fabulous!! this is our second time with her, and she always goes above and beyond. even our shy cat loves her

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Oct 23, 2024 "Thank you Debra! Always a pleasure to see FInny and Luna!"
October 21, 2024
Austin

She’s amazing! We’ll definitely ask her to watch the kitties again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Nicholle on Aug 26, 2024 "Thank you Austin!"
August 26, 2024
Debra

Nicholle was AMAZING. She really engaged our cats and gave wonderful updates. She seemed to win over our shy cat, and her pictures were great. Definitely will hire again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Nicholle on Aug 22, 2024 "Thank you Debra!"
August 22, 2024
Justin

Nicholle was amazing! Our cats were purrfectly taken care of! They arrived on time for our first meeting and showed up when as agreed upon for Cake and Fionna’s visits! The updates and photos were great! When we returned home the cats were happy! We will book Nicholle again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Aug 12, 2024 "Thank you Justin! It was wonderful getting to know the kitties!"
August 12, 2024
Kaitlin

This was our second time using Nicholle as our cat sitter. She’s amazing! So kind and thoughtful and responsive! Our cats love her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Nicholle on Jul 25, 2024 "Thank you Kaitlin!!"
July 24, 2024
Kara

Nicholle is just stellar! She is such a pro and so experienced (my senior cat Frances needs a few extra kinds of care like medication) and was so flexible with us, and I can tell Nicholle made Frances feel safe and cared for while we were away, and for us that peace of mind was everything.

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May 21, 2024
Kaitlin

Nicholle was incredible! She sent me messages every day with photos and detailed write ups about how our kitties were doing. I'm so grateful!!!

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April 1, 2024
Surbhi

great experience for my first time using a pet sitter. very responsive and amazing photos!

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Response from Nicholle on Mar 27, 2024 "Thank you Surbhi! It was wonderful getting to know Harry and I hope to see him again soon! 😸"
March 27, 2024
Carolina

this reservation went as smooth as the last, Nicki arrived on time scheduled, and fed the boys as requested and helped us with their litter. one of our boys is a little more shy and she’s kind and patient with him, our other one is a lover boy and wanted all the pets. we always appreciate having Nicki watch the boys when we’re out of town and could not recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Feb 25, 2024 "Thank you Carolina! It has been great getting to know the boys!"
February 25, 2024
Carolina

Nicki was great, first interview went smooth, cats were well taken care of, and everything went as planned. It was a great first experience with Nicki!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Jan 3, 2024 "Thank you Carolina!"
January 3, 2024
Alex

Nicki was great! She took wonderful care of our fur babies and we will definitely call on her again! Updates were timely and precise with some absolutely fantastic photos as well.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Oct 31, 2023 "Thank you for the kind words! Your trust means so much to me. I look forward to seeing Kimchi and Bean in the future!"
October 31, 2023
Meowtel

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

July 14, 2023
Mark

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

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January 12, 2025
Kristina

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December 28, 2024
Bret

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December 23, 2024
Bret

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November 24, 2024
Mark

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Nov 3, 2024 "Thank you Mark!"
November 3, 2024
Alex

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Response from Nicholle on Oct 28, 2024 "Thank you so much Alex, it's a pleasure caring for Kimchi and Bean!"
October 28, 2024
Austin

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September 16, 2024
Kaitlin

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August 1, 2024
Mark

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Response from Nicholle on Jul 25, 2024 "Thank you Mark!"
July 25, 2024
Alex

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July 15, 2024
Carolyn

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Response from Nicholle on Jul 8, 2024 "Thank you Carolyn!"
July 8, 2024
Alex

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Nicholle on Jun 11, 2024 "Thank you Alex!!"
June 11, 2024
Surbhi

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Nicholle on May 8, 2024 "Thank you Surbhi :)"
April 30, 2024
Surbhi

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April 18, 2024
Alex

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 12, 2023

Nicholle's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.00 / 20min $39.00 / 45min $56.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $70.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Nicholle's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Nicholle's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $27.00 / 20min $45.00 / 45min $65.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $90.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Nicholle's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Nicholle's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Bike
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids
  • Inhalers

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.

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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.

Nicki's Cats And Tatts
5.00 • 40 reviews • From $24.00