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I'm Rachel
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
I would love to take care of your kitties while you’re away and give them all the love and care they deserve. Whether you're on vacation or just need a little extra help, I'm here to make things easier for you and your cats. Understanding each cat’s unique personality takes time, but that’s what makes them so interesting. I have experience watching my friends’ cats for many years, some of them being special needs or requiring medication, and checking in on them is always the highlight of my day... Hello! I was a cat mom to a chatty black cat for 8 years and his one-of-a-kind personality turned me into a proud cat person. After his unexpected passing, I’ve been looking to fill the hole in my heart he left behind.
I would love to take care of your kitties while you’re away and give them all the love and care they deserve. Whether you're on vacation or just need a little extra help, I'm here to make things easier for you and your cats. Understanding each cat’s unique personality takes time, but that’s what makes them so interesting. I have experience watching my friends’ cats for many years, some of them being special needs or requiring medication, and checking in on them is always the highlight of my day. While kittens are fun, I've really developed a soft spot for caring for senior cats and cats with special needs!
Attention to detail is one of my strengths, so you can expect a daily in-depth summary and plenty of pictures of your furry friend while you're away. As long as the instructions are clear we shouldn’t have any major miscommunications to worry about. Should any issues arise I will maintain a calm demeanor, problem-solve to the best of my ability, and only reach out when absolutely necessary. In instances that require medical attention, I’ve kept cool under pressure while acting quickly and appropriately with the cat’s best interest at heart. Although these are rare occurrences, I’m confident in my abilities to keep your cat safe.
I’m located in Ukrainian Village, so west-side neighborhoods are preferred, but I’m able to drive anywhere within the Chicago area. I'm also fully vaccinated and willing to comply with any COVID regulations you require.
I can’t wait to meet you and your kitties. Happy cats guaranteed!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Rachel is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Teresa
July 19, 2024
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.
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Ann
September 5, 2024
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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Jen
August 25, 2024
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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Lucy
June 24, 2024
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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Rachel
August 10, 2024
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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James
October 22, 2023
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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Drop in visits rates
Rachel's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Rachel's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Teresa
July 19, 2024
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.
Ann
September 5, 2024
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!
Jen
August 25, 2024
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😊
Lucy
June 24, 2024
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!
Rachel
August 10, 2024
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.
James
October 22, 2023
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.
Veronica
December 29, 2022
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!
Alex
January 21, 2024
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!
Katherine
December 29, 2022
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.
Chloe
June 30, 2023
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!
Jennifer
March 11, 2023
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! 💓
Kelly
December 18, 2023
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!
Rowan
December 3, 2023
Rachel was great throughout the process! very responsive and sent photos each day with updates. Would definitely book her again!
Kristina
March 27, 2023
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.
Teresa
July 11, 2023
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.
Samantha
December 31, 2022
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!
Chloe
April 7, 2024
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!
Sarah
May 18, 2023
Rachel took good care of my two cats, sending updates with pictures after each visit. I will definitely use her again.
Kristen
June 16, 2025
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.
Chloe
March 14, 2023
Rachel was fantastic! Very professional and friendly, sent text and picture updates every day, couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Kelly
October 25, 2022
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!
Lucy
August 26, 2024
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.
Kylie
May 8, 2023
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!
Chloe
October 18, 2025
Rachel is excellent! I’ve booked her several times now and she’s always impressed.
Steven
October 12, 2025
Erin
September 15, 2025
everything thing was great!!
Kaitlyn
August 25, 2025
Steven
August 11, 2025
Coree
January 9, 2025
Rachel did great! very kind to my senior cat.
Coree
December 27, 2024
Rachel did great with my shy super senior kitty!
Anna
November 25, 2024
Anna
November 11, 2024
Emily
October 1, 2024
Eva
September 5, 2024
Rebecca
September 4, 2024
Teresa
September 2, 2024
Anna
August 8, 2024
Julia
July 17, 2024
Kristina
June 17, 2024
Anna
May 12, 2024
Emily
April 22, 2024
Emily
April 2, 2024
Kristina
March 25, 2024
Anna
February 20, 2024
Kelly
February 10, 2024
Anna
February 7, 2024
Alex
January 21, 2024
Teresa
January 20, 2024
Anna
January 11, 2024
Teresa
December 9, 2023
Alex
December 3, 2023
Alex
December 3, 2023
Ivy
December 2, 2023
Alana
November 26, 2023
Rachel was a great sitter. She took excellent care of my cats and I would absolutely hire her again.
Anna
November 15, 2023
Teresa
November 10, 2023
James
November 7, 2023
Second trip to see Daisy, and Rachel was great!
Jennifer
November 7, 2023
Anna
November 1, 2023
Teresa
October 20, 2023
Stefanie
October 16, 2023
Kelly
October 1, 2023
Anna
September 14, 2023
Kathryn
September 13, 2023
Rachel was quick to respond to messages. sent photos reliable
Anna
September 1, 2023
Rachel
July 12, 2023
Rachel was great! Updated us with any issue and took great care of our little furbaby. Definitely will be booking her again :)
Alison
April 24, 2023
wonderful as usual, thank you Rachel!!
Ben
April 9, 2023
Rachel was great. She communicated before and during the appointment and took good care of Earl while we were gone.
Alison
April 4, 2023
Rachel is fantastic!! She took such good care of my fur baby, would definitely recommend her and would use her again.
Anna
January 20, 2023
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
October 11, 2022
Rachel is a cat sitter in the Chicago area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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