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I'm Kate

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

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I'm Kate | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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

I began cat sitting at 16 years old. Although my family did not have cats at the time, I loved spending time with them at friends’ homes, so I started offering my care to friends and neighbors. Since then, I’ve cared for cats of all ages, from playful 2-month-old kittens to senior cats aged 18 years. I have experience managing a variety of medical needs, including administering medications, eye drops, and supporting cats on special diets. I’ve also cared for cats with behavioral challenges and rehabilitated kittens with physical issues, such as swimmer syndrome. I always ensure each cat’s environment is safe, comfortable, and enriching while their owners are away. Beyond professional cat sitting, I’ve rescued and temporarily cared for several cats, including two pregnant strays. Each gave birth to five kittens, and I raised the litters until they were 16 weeks old, when all were adopted into loving homes.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have three cats: Sake and Momo (adopted siblings) and Yuzu, whom I rescued from the street as an emaciated kitten with no microchip. They are all on specialized diets, and some require daily medications or eye drops to manage health conditions. They are the light of my life!

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

Your cat’s well-being is always my top priority. In a client’s home, I follow all instructions carefully and treat both your cat and your space with the same respect I give my own. I ensure your cat is fed, has fresh water, a clean litter box, a safe, comfortable environment, and I keep emergency contacts and vet information readily available. I provide regular updates and photos so you can feel at ease.

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Martina

Martina

This was our second booking with Kate, and we have already made a third! Kate is amazing: attentive, loving, caring, and very knowledgeable on the subject of cat behavior. Our shy senior, Leo (11), warmed up to her almost instantly, and he just does not do that with anybody. Kate's impeccable communication via text, photos and videos (within Meowtel's platform) keeps us apprised and worry-free. Warmly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Mar 2, 2026 "Thank you so much for your kind words, Martina! It’s been such a joy seeing Leo more comfortable with each visit. I appreciate your trust and am always happy to care for him!"
This month
Jane

Jane

Kate was amazing! I booked her last minute for a long weekend trip and she made herself available immediately. we spoke on the phone and she took detailed notes and asked questions about my three kitties. she provided great thorough updates each day. she also went above and beyond and vacuumed around our litter box. took cute photos too :) will def be using her again.

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Response from Kate on Feb 17, 2026 "Thank you so much, Jane! I really enjoyed spending time with your kitties. They had such unique personalities!"
This month
Bryan

Bryan

Our cats absolutely loved Kate. We had total peace of mind during our entire trip and came home to happy and healthy cats. Even our shy cat immediately came out of her shell around her. She was very attentive and took great care of our asthmatic cat as well. We also appreciated the regular updates she sent.

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Response from Kate on Jan 19, 2026 "Thank you very much, Bryan! I’m so happy I was able to care for them and help you feel at ease while you were away."
January 19, 2026
Jessica

Jessica

Kate is amazing. She truly cares about your cats as if they were her own. My cats are usually pretty skittish, but they came out to greet her and even asked for affection. They clearly felt comfortable with her, and they absolutely adored her. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Response from Kate on Jan 30, 2026 "Jessica, thank you so much for your kindness. I’m so glad I was able to bond with your kitties and give them some comfort while you were away. I really enjoyed spending time with them!"
January 30, 2026
Ravi

Ravi

Kate was amazing! Our cat is a little shy but warmed up to Kate no problem. She was extremely communicative and responsive. Our cat had some unexpected medical issues and Kate was great at making plans for care with us and figuring out what needed to get done.

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Response from Kate on Dec 5, 2025 "Thank you very much, Ravi! I am so glad we were able to manage his medical issues. I loved spending time with your kitty, and I will never forget his little floor biscuits!"
December 5, 2025
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

I love her! She went above and beyond and I felt my kitties were so taken care of. We have three cats, two that needed medicine drops and one that needed monitoring for an infection, and she was unfazed! She was so communicative and helpful. She even tidied up some things in our place before we got home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Kate on Dec 1, 2025 "Elizabeth, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m so glad I was able to care for your kitties!"
December 1, 2025
Rose

Rose

Kate went above and beyond with our kitties! She sent detailed updates every day and was very communicative. She also was able to help us out when our flight home got canceled last minute which was a big relief. With Kate your kitties are in safe hands!

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Response from Kate on Nov 30, 2025 "Thank you, Rose! Your kitties made every visit so enjoyable."
November 30, 2025
Lauren

Lauren

Kate was excellent! She was super communicative and did a great job caring for our two kitties. We received updates and photos after each visit, and our cats were happy and healthy in her care. Would definitely hire again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Kate on Nov 29, 2025 "Thank you, Lauren! They were such a sweet pair, and I will never forget finally getting them to sit in my lap!"
November 29, 2025
Wayne

Wayne

Kate was absolutely wonderful with my two cats! She not only made sure they were well fed and cared for, but also spent time playing with them and giving them lots of attention. She sent me lots of photos and very detailed notes. It’s clear she genuinely loves animals and goes above and beyond in providing outstanding care. As an added bonus, my automatic litter box wasn’t working (I left a back up box) and when I came back, Kate had somehow managed to fix it, and had washed and cleaned the spare box. I will definitely be booking Kate again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Nov 1, 2025 "Thank you very much, Wayne! I had a great time with your cats. I am glad I was able to help out with the litter troubles, and am always happy to take of your kitties again!"
November 1, 2025
Rebekah

Rebekah

Kate was so kind and attentive to my two cats when I was away over a HOLIDAY which was much appreciated on my end. She followed all instructions, sent lots of photos and played with them like they were her own! Definitely booking again when I get the chance.

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Response from Kate on Dec 2, 2025 "Rebekah, thank you so much! I absolutely adored hanging out with your cats, and I would be more than happy to care for them anytime!"
December 2, 2025
Nayan

Nayan

Kate did a great job looking after my cats while I was out of town for a few weeks! She was flexible and great with communicating how things were going. She regularly sent me photo updates that provided a great peace of mind while I was away. I will definitely be reaching out to her again next time I need a cat sitter!

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Response from Kate on Feb 12, 2026 "Nayan, thank you so much! It was such a pleasure caring for your cats. They were the sweetest little kitties!"
This month
Veronica

Veronica

kate was genuinely incredible. from the updates to making sure everything was taken care of when winston had an upset stomach. she went above and beyond!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Kate on Nov 24, 2025 "Thank you, Veronica! I had such a amazing time caring for Winston!"
November 24, 2025
Robert

Robert

Kate was absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs their cat looked after during a trip or vacation. She is conscientious, caring and capablee of handling any situation. I got daily updates and pictures on my cat, her food and appetite and her litter box. She cleaned up and emptied waste baskets on her last day. I'm hoping she will be available in the future. I felt at ease knowing Kate was looking in on my little pal.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Dec 2, 2025 "Robert, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! it was my absolute pleasure taking care of your cat and your home. I am always happy to look out for her!"
December 2, 2025
Zhen

Zhen

Kate was awesome and took my last minute reservation because of my flight cancellation. she took good care of my cat and refilled his food. it was a last minute request sent at 4AM in the morning and I probably sent very bad instructions but it was followed well

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Nov 1, 2025 "Hi Zhen, thank you so much for booking with me! I had fun hanging out with your cat- I am so glad I could help out!"
November 1, 2025
Sarah

Sarah

Kate is a wonderful cat sitter! She was very dedicated to caring for my kitties even in less than ideal travel conditions. Thank you Kate!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Kate on Dec 2, 2025 "Thank you, Sarah! I will always be there for your kitties!"
December 2, 2025
Amanda

Amanda

Kate has been such a great cat sitter and sends great updates and photos of my cat while I am gone!! I don’t worry about my cat while I am traveling because I know he is in great hands!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Feb 28, 2026 "Thank you, Amanda! I am glad I can provide some comfort while you’re away from your sweet boy."
This month
Martina

Martina

Kate goes above and beyond to connect with, care for and ensure the safety of our Leo. Her communication is timely and detailed. We will definitely book Kate again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Kate on Jan 25, 2026 "Martina, thank you very much! I’m so glad I could provide Leo with some comfort while you were away."
January 25, 2026
Ladonne

Ladonne

Kate helped us out last minute when our friend who was going to cat sit for us got sick last minute. She did an amazing job looking after our kitties and was very detail oriented which was much appreciated! I would definitely recommend Kate!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Oct 28, 2025 "Thank you so much, Ladonne! I loved spending time with your kitties— they were so sweet!"
October 28, 2025
Brian

Brian

Kate is the best! She took such great care of our two cats, was a reliable communicator throughout the entire process, and sent the best pictures. Can't recommend her enough!

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Response from Kate on Nov 30, 2025 "Brian, thank you for the thoughtful review! I am so glad I was able to care for your cats!"
November 30, 2025
Danielle

Danielle

Kate was amazing. She followed all instructions and helped us out by watching our cat another day because our flight back home was cancelled. she was very commminicative and went above and beyond to take care of our fur baby. If I could give her 6 stars I would!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Jan 27, 2026 "Thank you so much for the kind words, Danielle! I’m glad I could help during your flight delay and make sure your kitty was well cared for while you were away."
January 27, 2026
Monterey

Monterey

Kate was such a life saver this Thanksgiving! She was so sweet and took wonderful care of Lily! She truly went above and beyond

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Kate on Nov 30, 2025 "Thank you, Monterey! I adored every meow from Lily."
November 30, 2025
John

John

Kate was the best! Very communicative and obviously a lot of care in her heart for kitties. You'll have the most absolute peace of mind hiring her as a sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Feb 10, 2026 "John, thank you so much for the thoughtful review! Your kitties were absolute sweethearts. I’m so glad I was able to look after them!"
This month
Ryan

Ryan

Kate did a great job taking care of our cat while we were away. She was reliable and kept us updated with pics of our cat throughout the trip. She went above and beyond by cleaning the litter box area. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Feb 17, 2026 "Ryan, thank you for the kind review! I am so glad I could help out during your time away."
This month
Joseph

Joseph

Kate was super helpful, responsive and was a friendly caretaker for my little pal while I was out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Nov 2, 2025 "Thank you very much, Joseph! I loved spending time with your cat; he was very sweet!"
November 2, 2025
Andrew

Andrew

Kate went above and beyond taking care of our cat Mocha. She was prompt and thorough with her responses. She was willing motivated to go to extra lengths to make sure Mocha had a clean home environment to enjoy on top of food, needs and playtime. Kate was the best sitter we’ve had this far, highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Nov 30, 2025 "Andrew, thank you so much! It was my absolute pleasure taking care of Mocha!"
November 30, 2025
Emily

Emily

Kate was the sweetest and truly went above and beyond to take care of my cat and my space while I was gone! Her communication and attention to detail gave me comfort knowing my baby was in good hands! 🫶🏻

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Dec 8, 2025 "Thank you for the kind review, Emily! I’m so glad I could give you peace of mind while you were away."
December 8, 2025
John

John

Kate provided excellent care for my cat and followed directions to a T while also doing her best to go above and beyond to ensure my cat was well cared for. Trustworthy and reliable, would certainly book again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kate on Nov 18, 2025 "Thank you so much, John! I enjoyed spending time with Sesame."
November 18, 2025
Martina

Martina

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Martina

Martina

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Tony

Tony

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Mark

Mark

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John

John

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John

John

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January 13, 2026
Mark

Mark

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January 12, 2026
Madison

Madison

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January 4, 2026
Alana

Alana

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December 9, 2025
Jasmine

Jasmine

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Response from Kate on Nov 30, 2025 "Thank you, Jasmine! Your cat was such a sweetheart."
November 30, 2025
Courtney

Courtney

Kate is reliable, trustworthy, and consistently goes above and beyond with her level of care. She is a genuine cat lover and incredible cat sitter.

October 24, 2025
Nicole

Nicole

Kate did a terrific job rescuing and caring for all of my cats. I am so grateful for her continued care!

October 24, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

October 24, 2025

Kate's Service Area & Rates

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  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $34.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
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Kate's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Inhalers

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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