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Serena The Caring Vet Tech
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I'm Serena

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
13 REVIEWS

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I'm Serena | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a fun, adorable orange mackerel tabby named Gary! He is 2 years old and a rescue. We love to play with a laser pointer, string, and plush balls. I recently had to put down my cat of 13 years due to kidney failure. His name was Mitch and he was the sweetest boy in the world. I miss him every day, but Gary continues to fill that hole in my heart! I’m hoping to fill my days with more cats between working at a veterinary clinic and pet sitting.

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

When working with a new cat parent, I make sure to ask specific questions and listen to their preferences and routines. As a cat sitter, I want to add to the life of every cat I sit for, as well as their parent(s). I hope to achieve this by having open discussions about each cat’s specific care and taking notes in order to be the best sitter I can be.

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

Patience! Timid and anxious cats usually need, and always deserve, extra time in order to get comfortable with people, especially new people. By taking my time and reassuring the kitty that I am a friend (moving slowly, reaching my scent out) I find that it helps with their anxiety and shyness.

Serena's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Mykala

Serena was great! very communicative and was able to give medicine to my be very fussy cat with ease

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Rose

Serena was absolutely wonderful! She gave us updates every day and always showed up to feed the cats on time. She took great notes during our meet and greet and we felt reassured knowing our cats were in good hands while we were away. We highly recommend her!

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Vanessa

Serena was an absolute angel! This was my first time using a cat sitting service and I was a little hesitant. However, after meeting with Serena I knew our baby was in excellent hands. Serena is very professional, kind, knowledgeable, and flexible. I booked the week before we left and Serena was very accommodating, even after I added to the reservation. She's a great communicator and sent me pics and videos of Nori while we were gone. I was able to fully enjoy our weekend away knowing Nori was in such good hands. I will definitely book Serena again and recommend her to our fellow cat parents who also need sitters! Thank you Serena!

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Jennifer

Serena was great! She took notes and was very thoughtful at our meet and greet. Bonus, she gave us a really good suggestion to help our senior cat take her medication. During the visit she was very communicative and sent great videos of her giving our cat lots of pets. She was also able to administer 3 oral meds to our cat! I would highly recommend her if you want to know your cat is in good care… especially if your cat needs any medication or extra love!

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Olivia

Serena was great! She took my last minute booking and was very attentive to my two cats. She sent thorough updates and lots of pictures and I felt very comfortable with her watching them even though I hadn’t had a chance to meetup with her before due to the timing. Would 100% book with her again

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David

Serena was great! We were a couple days away from taking a trip when our elderly cat was diagnosed with a lung condition that was going to require daily medicine. We weren’t going to be able to bring her along and were in need of great care on a short timeline. Serena was showing as partially available during our trip, but after I reached out she found a way to fit us into her schedule. Serena had no problem with getting our cat the medicine she needed, and was also great about checking in with us about our cat’s condition each day. Beyond that she did a great job with all the daily duties. Based on past cat caretakers I had a lower expectation of how she would keep up with the cat pans, but she actually went the extra mile and kept up with all the details of cleaning them that I would normally do. Based on her dedication to cats and her experience we had great peace of mind on our trip, even given the extenuating circumstances surrounding it.

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Amanda

Serena was a wonderful pet sitter! She offered several times for the meet and greet, took good notes, and spent qualify time with each of our cats. Communication with her was fast and reliable, and we received many updates during the visits. There's nothing better than getting to see pictures of your furry family having a good time when you're away. I would not hesitate to recommend Serena, or book her in the future.

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Rachel

Serena was amazing! She gave timely updates, provided photos, and was very thorough during the entire process. Highly recommend!

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Annie

Serena was awesome!! She really went the extra mile - I had a last-minute trip come up that didn't leave me enough time to do a meet & greet, and she still understood all the directions I left and even checked them off on sticky notes so I knew everything was handled! She also sent me a super detailed report, and even cleaned up / vacuumed / did dishes which I did not expect but SOOO appreciated coming home to after a stressful trip! Will definitely book again! :-)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 24, 2025
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Serena is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

June 17, 2025
Cara

Serena is responsible, kind and I would trust her with caring for any of my pets. She is a observant pet owner and would not hesitate to seek care for an animal under her care if she was concerned.

June 17, 2025
Danny

Serena is reliable, friendly, and compassionate. Her dedication and care set her apart - and her undying love for cats. Trust in Serena!

June 17, 2025
Denise

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Serena's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.00 / 20min $35.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Serena's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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Serena's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

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.

Serena The Caring Vet Tech
5.00 • 13 reviews • From $24.00