I'm Eva

The Unofficial Chicago Cat Whisperer

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248 Reviews
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87 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

Eva is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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The Unofficial Chicago Cat Whisperer

I'm Eva

Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

I cannot think of a better job, or way to spend my time then to spend it with cats! For every friend I have that owns a cat, I know the cat's name and favorite toy! Crazy cat lady is a title I wear proudly! I have lived with cats since I was seven years old. I have experience caring for a variety of different feline personalities and medical issues. My experience includes cats that need inhalers, IV fluids, oral meds (both liquid and pill) plus ear... I cannot think of a better job, or way to spend my time then to spend it with cats! For every friend I have that owns a cat, I know the cat's name and favorite toy! Crazy cat lady is a title I wear proudly! I have lived with cats since I was seven years old. I have experience caring for a variety of different feline personalities and medical issues. My experience includes cats that need inhalers, IV fluids, oral meds (both liquid and pill) plus ear and eye drops! Cats like me because of my introverted personality. I’m quite, I like to sit on the floor with your kitty and let them come to me. My goal when you’re out of town is to put your mind at ease, at least where your fur baby is concerned!There’s no such thing as too silly or trivial request, I’ll work with you on whatever you or your cat needs. Sending adorable photos to you while your away is my specialty! Message me, we’ll talk kitty!

Learn More About Eva

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

I have been with Meowtel with three years! I’ve owned cats all my life!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to meet new and unquie felines!!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two black cats! Luna and Apollo!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Try to find a sitter with a similar personality to your own, it increases the chances of your sitter and your fur baby getting along!

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

We’ll message over Meowtel chat and set up a time to meet face to face at your place

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I check locks every time I leave and never share information about a clients location or when I will be sitting for them online, anywhere. I also discuss with my clients any safety concerns they may have

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes I hate to travel (out of Chicago) during the holidays, my family lives out of state and they understand

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

Lots and lots of patience, and a calm demeanor. Other than that it is a case by case bases that I will discuss with my clients


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Ritika

Ritika

January 2, 2026

Eva was wonderful. I had a difficult situation with needing to get pest control done while on vacation, and Eva handled all the logistics of making sure my cat was safe in the process like a pro. My kitty was safe and happy with Eva - which made my long vacation absolutely stress-free!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Fernie

Fernie

December 2, 2025

Eva went above and beyond taking care of my babies. I was nervous to leave for vacation because one of them is now on steady meds. But Eva eased all my worries. She followed all my directions, even the special requests like giving one of my cats some tub water (there was no judgment!) She checked in and sent updates and photos. I think one of my kitties like her more than me! She was also kind enough to pick up litter that was delivered and cleaned up the messes that my girls left behind. I highly recommend Eva to take care of your fur babies! Thank you, Eva!

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Treacy

Treacy

January 5, 2026

Eva was really great! She took outstanding care of our 2 cats, her communication is clear, she is both very professional & warm/caring, her updates after each visit were really reassuring that the cats were having lots of playtime & attentive care while we were gone. I felt really comfortable having Eva in our home and would highly recommend her!!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Kelly

Kelly

This month

I have a very shy kitty that was recently diagnosed with FIC after her sister passed away. I was so nervous leaving her alone for the week, but Eva was so patient with her and took such great care of her. One other side note is that I’m so used to coming home to a disaster of a home when cat sitters have been staying at my place, but Eva took such wonderful care of my space (during prime shedding season!!) and it was the first time I felt both my kitty and space was taken care of. And it was so lovely to not have to deep clean piles of fur off the couch after returning from a long trip. So grateful for Eva!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
Treacy

Treacy

March 4, 2026

Eva is fantastic! She takes such good care of our cats; sends great updates every visit and plays with them! Appreciate her awesome photos of the cats too! Highly recommend Eva!

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Tony

Tony

March 5, 2026

Eva was fantastic with our Harvey, once again. She provided us with updates and photos twice a day, expertly administered his supplements, and eventually got our shy boy out from under the bed for lots of headbuts and playtime. Highly recommended sitter!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.00 / 20min
$46.50 / 45min
$62.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$89.00 / 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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  • Sonia, a Rogers Park vet tech, loves helping cats adjust, including shy ones. Sitter on Meowtel for 4+ years, with very fast replies and repeat clients. able to comfortably medicate cats using pills, eye/ear drops, SQ fluids, and injections. Accepts new clients for Rogers Park, Evanston, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and more 🐱🐾

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  • Melinda in Chicago offers drop-in visits for feeding and litter cleaning, plus lots of love. Her rescue cat Milo helps her read every kitty’s pace. Oral pills are welcome. Weekend and holiday availability, and accepting new clients. 🐾

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  • Chicago’s Christine brings zoo and pet-store experience to cat visits, with topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and oral meds. Sitter on Meowtel for 2+ years, background-checked, repeat clients, and Speedy Sitter/Quick Response Time. Usually on holidays and weekends 🐾🐱

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  • Dmitrii, Sitter on Meowtel for 3+ years, covers Ravenswood plus Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Edgewater and Rogers Park. Overnight, weekend and holiday care with drop-in visits. Comfortable with eye/ear drops and daily meds, like diabetic boys. Background-checked 🐱

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  • Lifelong cat lover with Yoo-ni and Fefe, Jenny in Wexford, PA offers photo and video updates, fresh food and water, litter-box cleaning, plus enrichment and affection. Medication skills include eye/ear drops, topical ointments, and oral pills. Very fast response, weekends & holidays, and welcomes new clients. 🐱

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  • Wade in Franklin Park, IL is Sitter on Meowtel for 2+ years, Background-checked, and known for very fast responses. With oral pills and careful drop-in routines, they bring calm, playful care for cats like Strax & Tippy. Overnight and weekends usually available 🐾

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  • Matt C.
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    Chicago cat lover Matt brings nearly 20 years of experience caring for kittens to seniors, plus fostering and socializing semi-feral cats. Sitter on Meowtel for 8+ years, accepting new clients. Skilled with pills, eye/ear drops, insulin injections, asthma inhalers, and more, with frameable photos 📸 😻

    Medicine-skilled cat care 📸
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  • Joyce (Chicago) brings Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification to each visit, matching your cat’s comfort style. From Timmy and Mr. Wick energy to topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and oral pills. New clients welcome, weekends & holidays work, with fast responses. 🐱

    Fear Free comfort for every cat 🐱
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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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248 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)