I'm Harper

The Cat Whisperer

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13 Reviews
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1 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Harper is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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The Cat Whisperer

I'm Harper

Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

Howdy! My name is Harper and I’m looking forward to befriending your cat(s)! I have a beloved senior cat of my own, Bubba, who I’ve raised since he was born on my parent’s farm. I’ve administered medications to him as well as other friends and clients cats, and feel confident in providing that service for your cats as well. I have o... Howdy! My name is Harper and I’m looking forward to befriending your cat(s)! I have a beloved senior cat of my own, Bubba, who I’ve raised since he was born on my parent’s farm. I’ve administered medications to him as well as other friends and clients cats, and feel confident in providing that service for your cats as well. I have over a decade of experience with pet sitting across the city, and have befriended cats who’s owners said I would probably never even see them. I have a very calm and quiet disposition which I believe is a great skill to have in caring for animals. My top priority is ensuring that both you and your pets feel at ease while you’re away!

Learn More About Harper

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

I’ve been cat/pet sitting the majority of my life! I took care of my neighbors cats growing up as a kid, and have been pet sitting professionally for 12 years now.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

A mutual friend reached out for a pet sitting a couple years ago, and warned me that one of her cats was very skittish and had attacked previous sitters. I was able to build trust with this cat and I’m now the only person that doesn’t live there that the cat will cuddle and play with!

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

I prefer to start with an in person meet & greet to get to know the cat & parent as well as get familiar with their space. If your cat has a specific feeding or medication schedule, I’ll try to come by during that time to see the process to feel confident in doing it myself!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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13 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Madi

Madi

January 31, 2026

So happy I booked with Harper to take care of my two kitties! They accepted my last-minute request and was extremely reliable, self sufficient, and friendly in our interactions. Harper also administered medication. I felt confident my cats were getting excellent care and plenty of playtime.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Katie

Katie

April 3, 2026

I had Harper come check in on my 2 cats while I was out of town for over a week. Everything was great, they showed up as scheduled and had wonderful communication if questions came up. Very easy to talk to and will definitely book again the next time I need cat care!!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Rachel

Rachel

January 2, 2026

Harper is amazing! Friendly, responsible, responsive, caring... he has all the qualities you'd want in a cat sitter. Our very shy cat approached him right away and did great in his care. Highly recommend!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Shay

Shay

November 11, 2025

Harper was very responsive, worked with my schedule, and very kind to my cat. He helped me give medicine to my cat and made a stressful time easier for me. I needed help for over 10 days and am extremely grateful he was able to do it. Definitely recommend booking with Harper!!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Martina

Martina

December 30, 2025

Harper accepted a last minute appointment after another sitter had not confirmed, and provided excellent care for our Leo. We will request Harper again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Jessica

Jessica

February 5, 2026

I have never gone out of my way to leave a review but felt this needed to be said. We have used numerous cat sitters from this site without any complaints. My girlfriend and I were gone for 10 days and specifically asked Harper to throw away the dirty litter in the trash that was outside of the back door. In the walk through Harper asked if he can use the kitchen garbage and I said no- we use the garbage outside of the door a few steps directly below our apartment. This was asked so we didn’t have cat feces and urine fermenting in our kitchen garbage for days on end, which is what we came home to. We got home a few hours early so told him not to come as we didn’t need him to feed the cats. He said he meant to “take out the trash” and apologized for the mess as there was a lot of snow and it was “dangerously icy out until today.” We came home and our trash was filled with dirty litter bags that had clearly been there since when we had left 10 days ago. The stench was awful and is still lingering in our kitchen trash despite emptying and cleaning it out numerous times on top of airing out the entire area for hours. Had any of this been communicated to us within the 10 days we were gone we would have made different arrangements to take care of the litter. It seemed like he was just using our kitchen trash the entire time and was going to take it out on the last day despite what we had asked. Will not be using this person again.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$22.00 / 20min
$34.00 / 45min
$44.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$66.00 / Overnight
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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 $29.00. 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!

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