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Sarah's Purrrfect Kitty Kare
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Repeat clients: 9
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I'm Sarah

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
19 REVIEWS

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I'm Sarah | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 2 kitties! 2 years old! They are a sister bonded pair of Tabicos named Lilith and Áine (on-yah). They’re named after powerful folklore women 💪🏻 They are spunky, silly, and the sweetest little bugs ever. They love to play fetch, funny enough, and their obsession with the laser pointer perks up any bad mood. They need a lot of attention and care so I am very knowledgeable!

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

My process is simple: listen first. Pet parents want to know you’re truly hearing every single part of their furry family member’s needs and wants. Once the family feels heard, then I will go on and do the following: I will tell them a little bit about myself and who I am as a person so they feel like they know me. I don’t want them to feel like I’m a weird stranger who’s watching their cats! I will also take diligent notes about all info you give to me so I can remember and also relay back to you to let you know I’m listening! Finally, communication. How frequently? Pictures? Videos? What do they need to feel stress-free!

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

Anxious and timid kitties need time and patience. They need to see that they can trust you and you are a safe person. These kitties need small steps. So, making sure I do not disturb them in their hiding spot. That’s their place they feel safe. I let those kitties come to me or bribe with treats! Especially if a timid kitty needs medication, treats and toys are the way to go! I would spend some extra time at your house. Just existing. They need to get used to my scent and my presence to feel safe.

Sarah's Reviews

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Tidiness
4.8
Maura

Maura

Sarah was great with my kitties, especially my senior kitty who needed insulin shots. She gave me detailed feedback about their behaviors. I had a quick errand that I needed done and Sarah was able to help! Great communication!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sarah on Jan 7, 2025 "Thank you so much 🩷"
January 7, 2025
Sophie

Sophie

Sarah was so detailed and organized! She took great notes and was always on time and sent photos. She made sure to check off everything on her list of to dos and my kitties loved getting her attention and playtime with her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 10, 2024
James

James

Sarah was great when taking care of our Daisy. She provided thorough updates, showing what was done while visiting via a checklist. Also spent time just petting and being with her, as Daisy is older and just needs a friend when we are gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 29, 2024
Sydney

Sydney

Sarah is amazing! super thorough, prepared, and communicative. she understood the challenges with my 2 cats and handled it with ease. cant recommend her enough & will absolutely be rebooking!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sarah on Jun 18, 2025 "Aww thank you so much, Sydney! Ditto right back! :)"
June 18, 2025
Samantha

Samantha

Sarah was excellent! She was extremely responsive with communication and took great care of our two boys while we were out of town! I appreciated her thorough updates, photos, and videos. Would highly recommend booking Sarah for your cat-sitting needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sarah on Jul 13, 2025 "Thank you so much, Samantha! Binx and Mo are the sweetest 🩷"
July 13, 2025
Angela

Angela

Booking Sarah for Christmas vacation was my second time entrusting her with the care of my senior babies. She did such a great job. Even going above and beyond when I asked her to do a couple of things in the way of clean-up that she did not have to do. My babies like her and knowing I do not have to worry about them when I am gone brings much needed comfort. Sarah is my number 1 go to!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sarah on Jan 7, 2025 "Thank you, Angela! 🩷"
December 28, 2024
James

James

Sarah is fantastic! We’ve had her check on our girl a few times and always get great updates.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sarah on Apr 14, 2025 "Thank you, James! Daisy is the sweetest girl 🩷"
April 14, 2025
Emily

Emily

Sarah is amazing! She has taken great care of our cat family of three on several longer stretches and we always know they will be taken care of. Sarah goes above and beyond and updates us with daily notes and pictures. Would highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 9, 2025
Kendall

Kendall

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 31, 2025
Samantha

Samantha

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 14, 2025
Maura

Maura

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 30, 2025
Angela

Angela

I am at happy that Sarah was able to care for my senior babies. She did everything I requested and her love for cats made feel comfortable she would give them the care they deserved. Thank you, Sarah!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 7, 2024
Emily

Emily

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 9, 2024
James

James

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2024
Samantha

Samantha

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 25, 2024
Samantha

Samantha

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 29, 2024
Samantha

Samantha

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 24, 2024
James

James

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 9, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

August 9, 2024

Sarah's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.00 / 20min $50.00 / 45min $70.00 / 60min
  • Sarah's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Sarah's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $40.00 / 20min $52.00 / 45min $75.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $115.00 / Overnight stays in your home
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Sarah's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Experience

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

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 Meowtel Protection Plan 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.

Christmas is coming up soon (December 25th). 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 $28.00. 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.

Sarah's Purrrfect Kitty Kare
5.00 • 19 reviews • From $38.00