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I'm Tali

A cat sitter in Chicago, IL

4.92/5.00
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12 REVIEWS

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I'm Tali | Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

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Learn More About Tali

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

I started cat sitting professionally in 2023, but I’ve had cats my whole life! From timid shy cats to energetic and everything in between, I’ve cared for it all! I love all of their quirks 😻

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Firstly, I just love cats! I love getting to know each cat’s quirks and giving them the attention they deserve while their parents are away. I love providing relief to cat parents by updating them on all of the shenanigans their furbabies have been up to and providing tons of pictures so they can enjoy their time away without worrying!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

My best friend Gilly lived to be 13 and passed in December 2024. In March 2025, I foster-failed with my first boy cat Baby Bear! He’s a medical marvel hehe

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

Read their bios fully to get to know their strengths and qualifications! This will also likely tell you their availability to ensure it aligns with your needs and to respect the time of both you and the sitter!

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

I always meet at your home prior to the booking to learn more about your cat’s care needs and to exchange keys (please have them ready to go at this meeting!). I take notes and pictures (if you’re comfortable with that) and have a list of questions I run through to cover all the bases. Over the years, the list of questions has grown based on various unexpected situations! Hopefully after this meeting we both feel confident with me caring for your kitties!

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

I always make sure to follow their lead on what they are comfortable with. I want to work towards building a relationship where they trust me and don’t ever want to spook them. I am very patient!

Tali's Reviews

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Paige

Paige

We recently had Tali Cat sit for us for our two cats and she was absolutely incredible. From the start, her communication was outstanding, she kept us updated throughout her stay with detailed messages and plenty of pictures. This gave us so much peace of mind while we were away from our little but chonky kitties. We were monitoring a medical situation with one of our cats, and Tali Was extremely attentive and helpful, keeping us informed every step of the way. She was flexible, reliable, and clearly cares deeply about the animals she looks after. It was so comforting, knowing our cats were in such capable and loving hands. We came home to happy, well-cared for kitties, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We know how hard it is leaving pets at home with someone you barely know, but look no further. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of a trustworthy communicative and genuinely caring pet sitter. When we need another sitter in the future we will definitely be calling her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
August 26, 2025
Michael

Michael

Tali checking in on the cats got rid of all my anxiety during my trip. She communicated well, shared every last detail in her updates, and gave our cats some much needed attention and routine while we were gone! She even got some interaction from a couple of our shyer cats. I can’t thank her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 25, 2023
Alyssa

Alyssa

Tali so sweet and dedicated — and I felt great about leaving for 4 days knowing she was looking out for my fuzzies. She was very communicative and sent lots of great photos after each visit! I would absolutely book her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 27, 2023
Nissim

Nissim

Great communication and plenty of pics of my cat to see how he’s doing. Would highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 17, 2025
Carolyn

Carolyn

Tali was amazing and took such great care of my cats. she totally got their personalities and I felt super lucky.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2025
Stephen

Stephen

Tali was absolutely incredible with our sweet girl, Maple! She was attentive, provided thorough updates, and plenty of pictures. We appreciated how much time she spent giving Maple pets and cuddles. We felt so at ease with her watching Maple, and cannot recommend enough!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 30, 2023
Joel

Joel

Tali did an incredible job and went above and beyond to make sure my cat was safe and anxiety-free while I was away. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 30, 2024
Ashley

Ashley

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Tim

Tim

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Jon

Jon

My kitties were happy and safe with Tali. smooth meet and greet. Great picture updates!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 18, 2025
Alexis

Alexis

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Tali on May 22, 2024 "I’m saddened to be rated 4/5 after providing detailed updates/pictures during my visits. I communicated exceedingly well and coordinated key arrangements after keys weren’t prepared during our initial meeting. If I wasn’t meeting expectations, I wish it was communicated prior."
May 14, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

June 8, 2023

Tali's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $22.50 / 20min $33.00 / 45min $47.00 / 60min
  • Tali's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Tali's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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 $29.00. 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.

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