I'm Jocelyn

Treating Your Cat Like Family

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44 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
13 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

Jocelyn is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Treating Your Cat Like Family

I'm Jocelyn

Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

I understand how busy life can be, which can sometimes make it hard to give your pet all the time and attention they deserve. That's where I can step in! I have over five years of experience providing reliable dog walking, dog sitting, and cat sitting around the Chicagoland area.

When I'm not with animals, I spend my remaining time working as a Realtor. I've had the pleasure of not only helping my clients buy and sell their homes, but I've also been able to provide them some peace of mind by taking care of their pets while they are at work or on vacation.

While I do not currently have any cats of my own, I absolutely love spending time with them! I grew up around a lot of dogs and cats and have always felt very comfortable with animals...
I understand how busy life can be, which can sometimes make it hard to give your pet all the time and attention they deserve. That's where I can step in! I have over five years of experience providing reliable dog walking, dog sitting, and cat sitting around the Chicagoland area.

When I'm not with animals, I spend my remaining time working as a Realtor. I've had the pleasure of not only helping my clients buy and sell their homes, but I've also been able to provide them some peace of mind by taking care of their pets while they are at work or on vacation.

While I do not currently have any cats of my own, I absolutely love spending time with them! I grew up around a lot of dogs and cats and have always felt very comfortable with animals. While they may not provide the same type of companionship as a dog, cats can be just as sweet and loving in their own special way.

While every reservation will be specific to the client, each visit will involve cleaning litter boxes, feeding, providing fresh water, administering medication (if necessary), lots of play time, and plenty of photo/video updates! I am also more than willing to bring in any packages/mail as well as water any plants during the visits.

I have experience with all age ranges of cats, from kittens to seniors. I have experience administering oral medication as well as transdermal. I do not have any experience administering injections, but I am willing to learn.

I live on the northwest side of Chicago, close to Norridge and Park Ridge. I prefer to stick around the northwest side and the close suburbs (i.e., Portage Park, Norwood Park, Jefferson Park, Dunning, Ohare, Old Irving, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Park Ridge, Gladstone Park, Edison Park, Niles, & Des Plaines).


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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44 reviews
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Tidiness
Kelsey

Kelsey

March 13, 2026

Jocelyn watched my two cats while I was gone for over a week, and it couldn't have gone better. I got updates every day, I could tell from the pictures how happy and well-loved my cats were with her (lots of belly shots!), and she even included pictures of our dog that she wasn't taking care of because she knew we missed him too. I will absolutely book with Jocelyn again, and you should too - wonderful, reliable, kind, and so great with pets!

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Michelle

Michelle

This month

Jocelyn has been watching my cats for years now and recently took care of my 4 cats over a 10 day vacation! I scheduled her for twice a day visits and a few overnight stays. She took very good care of my buddies! One of my cats requires medicine and she was able to give him his daily doses of 3 different meds as well as keeping track or all of their different feeding requirements. She always does a good job and I appreciate the care she takes with my friends! Even my very shy kitty will come out for her!

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Kelsey

Kelsey

December 27, 2025

Jocelyn was fantastic! She responded quickly to the request and it was really easy to set up the meet-and-greet. Both of my cats loved her, and one is usually pretty shy. Jocelyn sent multiple pictures from every visit and gave me such peace of mind that my babies were being taken care of well. I will definitely be reserving with her again!

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Beth

Beth

January 7, 2025

Jocelyn is amazing! I was able to leave out of the country for two weeks knowing my kitties were in the best hands. Jocelyn charmed my shy little one, who hides from everyone, and gave my older kitty his meds which she did right on schedule. She sent plenty of photos and was consistent with her communication which allowed me to relax and I could tell from the pictures that they were very relaxed and not stressed. I highly recommend Jocelyn and am so grateful to have found her.

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Wendy

Wendy

August 3, 2025

Jocelyn has been taking care of our three cats while away vacationing several times now. She sends pictures. She follows directions and asks questions, but isn’t too needy when you’re on vacation and just want to chill. We come home to clean litter boxes and no messes around the house. It seems like she genuinely knows our cats when we correspond and enjoys spending time with them.

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Beth

Beth

October 30, 2024

I’m so lucky to have found Jocelyn! She somehow charmed my little one into not hiding and even got her to eat. She provides great updates with photos so I don’t have to worry about how they’re doing. I trust both my cats are in great hands with her! 😺 this is my second booking with Jocelyn and I’m sure there will be many more.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.00 / 20min
$38.00 / 45min
$48.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$65.50 / Overnight
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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 $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!

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