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Rachel's Windy City Kitties
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I'm Rachel

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
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66 REVIEWS

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Rachel's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Kristen

Rachel did a great job checking in on my cat Mazzy! She was always quick to respond to messages and kept me updated on how the visit was going.

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Coree

Rachel did great! very kind to my senior cat.

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January 9, 2025
Coree

Rachel did great with my shy super senior kitty!

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December 27, 2024
Ann

One of our cats was a real little jerk and hid the first day. He is normally Mr Personality so I was very worried. Rachel talked me down and of course he was waiting at the door next morning. I would hire Rachel anytime- great communication, and kitties were very happy!

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September 5, 2024
Lucy

My cat and I love Rachel! It means the world to be able to leave town with confidence that my cat is in great hands.

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August 26, 2024
Jen

Rachel was fantastic with Mr. Butters! She kept a routine, which was helpful since he just got here from Washington state. The worst timing, but I had to go out of town for a work conference and thankfully Rachel was available. He was feeling nervous but I got great updates and she always got him to eat his treats when he was hiding under the bed. definitely recommend Rachel😊

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August 25, 2024
Rachel

Rachel was kind enough to fit my cat’s visits into her schedule. She is very responsive and followed my detailed notes (for a senior/sickly cat). Rachel provided photos and updates in real time. I will abolutely ask her to watch my cat again.

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August 10, 2024
Teresa

Rachel did a wonderful job taking care of Mojo during my overseas vacation. Mojo had a health scare mid-vacation and Rachel communicated his symptoms immediately and we made a contingency plan in case I needed to come home. She came early the following day to check on Mojo and let me know his status. Fortunately, the issue passed and didn't require any follow up. I'm so grateful that she was there to take care of him!! Rachel is consistent, reliable and went above and beyond to care for Mojo while I was on vacation.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 19, 2024
Lucy

Rachel is great!! I have a special needs kitty who requires meds on a specific schedule and I so appreciate how timely, thoughtful, and attentive Rachel was with her. She sent updates and photos each visit too which made being far away a little bit easier :) I will definitely hire Rachel again!

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June 24, 2024
Chloe

Rachel is excellent. I’ve booked her multiple times and she is able to handle my moody kitty and his attitude. Definitely booking again in the future!

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April 7, 2024
Alex

I can’t say enough great things about Rachel! This is the second time she’s cared for our kitty while we were on vacation. She’s a great communicator and sends us updates and adorable pics each day. Rachel really went above and beyond even washing our dishes and taking our trash out while we were gone. She even checked our water for us this past week when it dropped below 0!! Rachel is the best! I would highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 21, 2024
Kelly

I have three cats with very different personalities and Rachel was fantastic with all three of them!! She was quick to reply, sent great photos, and overall my cats really, really liked her which is the most important! I would 100% have Rachel sit again!

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December 18, 2023
Rowan

Rachel was great throughout the process! very responsive and sent photos each day with updates. Would definitely book her again!

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December 3, 2023
Alana

Rachel was a great sitter. She took excellent care of my cats and I would absolutely hire her again.

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November 26, 2023
James

Second trip to see Daisy, and Rachel was great!

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November 7, 2023
James

Rachel was great with our cat and was able to replenish her auto-feeder as well. Our cat had gotten sick and threw up, potentially from being anxious with us away. Rachel cleaned yo and made sure to spend some time with her giving extra pets.

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October 22, 2023
Kathryn

Rachel was quick to respond to messages. sent photos reliable

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September 13, 2023
Rachel

Rachel was great! Updated us with any issue and took great care of our little furbaby. Definitely will be booking her again :)

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July 12, 2023
Teresa

Rachel did an amazing job--she communicated every day to let me know how Mojo was doing and what he'd been up to. I can't wait to have her take care of Mojo again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 11, 2023
Chloe

I booked Rachel again and she went above and beyond for my cat when I went out of town. He was stressed that I was gone, but Rachel made sure to check in with me, cleaned up after his messes, and do as much as she could for a very stressed kitty. Thank you so so much Rachel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 30, 2023
Sarah

Rachel took good care of my two cats, sending updates with pictures after each visit. I will definitely use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 18, 2023
Kylie

Rachel took great care of my cats and followed all instructions well. She’s friendly and communicative. Happy to have found a sitter so close. Will book her again!

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May 8, 2023
Alison

wonderful as usual, thank you Rachel!!

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April 24, 2023
Ben

Rachel was great. She communicated before and during the appointment and took good care of Earl while we were gone.

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April 9, 2023
Alison

Rachel is fantastic!! She took such good care of my fur baby, would definitely recommend her and would use her again.

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April 4, 2023
Kristina

Rachel was hands down the best pet sitter we've hired so far. She was incredibly communicative and timely with her visits. She was also wonderfully accommodating with our senior girl's extra needs. It's always a good sign when we return home and our cat seems to have barely noticed we were gone! We'll definitely be booking with Rachel again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 27, 2023
Chloe

Rachel was fantastic! Very professional and friendly, sent text and picture updates every day, couldn’t ask for a better experience.

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March 14, 2023
Jennifer

Rachel is one of the best cat sitters we’ve ever worked with. She watched our 2 boys while we were gone on an extended holiday and was super responsive with updates. One of our boys is the senior cat with some special needs, and she took such a good care of him—10/10, book her today! 💓

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 11, 2023
Anna

Rachel is THE best! My little guy has some extra needs and she showed him so much love and care I honestly couldn’t be happier to have found her! I have (and will continue) to book Rachel for all my upcoming trips cuz I know my guy is in the absolute best hands with her. 11/10 HIGHLY recommend!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 20, 2023
Samantha

Rachel is an amazing cat sitter! She’s very responsive and communicative, and she provided us with great updates on our 2 kitties after each visit, which gave us immense peace of mind. We were gone for 5 days and despite the busy holiday season/bad weather she was extremely reliable. Highly recommend booking with Rachel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2022
Veronica

Rachel was fantastic with our little Louie over the holidays! She was incredibly reliable and responsive, providing thorough updates with pictures and details each day. I was relieved to know Louie was in good hands while we were away. Already requested Rachel again for another upcoming trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2022
Katherine

Rachel was amazing! Despite the freezing temps and high winds over the holiday weekend, she was able to make it over every day to spend time with my cats. I highly recommend her and would definitely book again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2022
Kelly

Rachel was a fantastic sitter while I was away for 4 days. She checked in daily and sent tons of photos. I could tell the cats really enjoyed hanging out with her. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 25, 2022
Meowtel

Rachel is a cat sitter in the Chicago area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 11, 2022
Anna

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November 25, 2024
Anna

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November 11, 2024
Emily

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October 1, 2024
Eva

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September 5, 2024
Rebecca

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September 4, 2024
Teresa

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September 2, 2024
Anna

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August 8, 2024
Julia

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July 17, 2024
Kristina

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June 17, 2024
Anna

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May 12, 2024
Emily

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April 22, 2024
Emily

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April 2, 2024
Kristina

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March 25, 2024
Anna

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February 20, 2024
Kelly

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February 10, 2024
Anna

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February 7, 2024
Alex

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January 21, 2024
Teresa

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January 20, 2024
Anna

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January 11, 2024
Teresa

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December 9, 2023
Alex

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December 3, 2023
Alex

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December 3, 2023
Ivy

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December 2, 2023
Anna

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November 15, 2023
Teresa

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November 10, 2023
Jennifer

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November 7, 2023
Anna

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November 1, 2023
Teresa

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October 20, 2023
Stefanie

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October 16, 2023
Kelly

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October 1, 2023
Anna

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September 14, 2023
Anna

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September 1, 2023

Rachel's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.00 / 20min $53.00 / 45min $70.00 / 60min
  • Rachel's Holiday Surcharge is 40%
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Rachel's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

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!

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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.

Rachel's Windy City Kitties
5.00 • 66 reviews • From $35.00