I'm Maureen
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Maureen is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Maureen
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 catsitting professionally about 10 years ago and it is my favorite way to supplement my income. I truly enjoy getting to know each new cat client, and I get so much satisfaction from making sure their humans minds are at ease while they are away. As a veterinary professional and cat guardian myself, I know what I want out of a sitter and always go above and beyond to provide the best service possible.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 2 cats, Mercutio (aka Koosh) is 13 years old and Sylvie is 11. Sylvie is a tripod so she has some special needs. I've been guardian to both of them since they were kittens and I love them both dearly. I also foster kittens frequently.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes I am almost always available during holidays! Petsitting is my priority during the holiday season, so I always adjust my schedule to accommodate my clients.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Maureen is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Rebekah
December 9, 2025
Maureen was a wonderful sitter for our two cats George and Haru. They loved her. We appreciated all of her pictures, and detailed messages. My most anxious cat even sat on her lap— 🌟. Very happy to have found such a caring person to watch over our babies.
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Lia
August 25, 2025
Maureen was fantastic! One of my cats was determined to stay hidden during visits but Maureen handled it perfectly. When she found her hiding spot she brought her food there so she could eat comfortably. She always sent thorough updates and great photos too!
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Roger
December 7, 2025
Maureen watched our two cats over multiple days, and followed our instructions to a T, showed up on time every day, and gave daily updates with photos. We’d highly recommend her!
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Jordan
May 30, 2025
Maureen was amazing from the first moment of communication. She immediately hit it off with my cats and her updates were thorough— not to mention the STUNNING photos she got of my cats. I came home to two happy kitties :) I highly recommend Maureen. She is trustworthy, a great commutator, and will give your cats all of the love. I look forward to working with you again, Maureen!
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Ferris
December 2, 2024
Maureen and the kitties got along great- even our shyest one warmed up to her! She updated us each visit with plenty of awesome photos. We had such a good experience with her that we immediately booked her again for our next trip. Highly recommend!!
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Claire
January 2, 2025
Our kitties will not stop talking about Maureen! She was the perfect fit for our kittens and even managed to bring a very shy and anxious boy out of his shell.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Maureen's is 20%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Maureen's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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!
Rating breakdown
Rebekah
December 9, 2025
Maureen was a wonderful sitter for our two cats George and Haru. They loved her. We appreciated all of her pictures, and detailed messages. My most anxious cat even sat on her lap— 🌟. Very happy to have found such a caring person to watch over our babies.
Lia
August 25, 2025
Maureen was fantastic! One of my cats was determined to stay hidden during visits but Maureen handled it perfectly. When she found her hiding spot she brought her food there so she could eat comfortably. She always sent thorough updates and great photos too!
Roger
December 7, 2025
Maureen watched our two cats over multiple days, and followed our instructions to a T, showed up on time every day, and gave daily updates with photos. We’d highly recommend her!
Jordan
May 30, 2025
Maureen was amazing from the first moment of communication. She immediately hit it off with my cats and her updates were thorough— not to mention the STUNNING photos she got of my cats. I came home to two happy kitties :) I highly recommend Maureen. She is trustworthy, a great commutator, and will give your cats all of the love. I look forward to working with you again, Maureen!
Ferris
December 2, 2024
Maureen and the kitties got along great- even our shyest one warmed up to her! She updated us each visit with plenty of awesome photos. We had such a good experience with her that we immediately booked her again for our next trip. Highly recommend!!
Claire
January 2, 2025
Our kitties will not stop talking about Maureen! She was the perfect fit for our kittens and even managed to bring a very shy and anxious boy out of his shell.
Kapil
October 29, 2024
Maureen visited my cat on time every day and gave great detailed updates with lots of photos!
Leah
October 22, 2024
Maureen was an excellent sitter for our cat Beanz. She took great pictures and came over before the booked time to ensure she knew where everything was and what Beanz liked! We will definitely book with her again!
Caleb
October 16, 2024
Maureen was great. Sent detailed updates on my two kitties and lots of photos while I was away for several days. Overall A+
Alberto
October 14, 2024
Maureen did a great job taking care of our cat Floyd while we were out of town. Maureen even showed up early the day of the marathon to avoid street closures since our apartment was along the marathon path.
Sarah
September 23, 2025
Maureen was amazing! the cats loved her and the communication was exactly what we were hoping for. we received so many great pictures and very detailed updates each day. Maureen is going to be our first choice whenever we need help in the future!
Ladonne
June 2, 2025
Maureen was perfect for our kitties! She clearly took great care of them and sent us some of the most amazing photos we have of our kitties to date! Highly recommend!!
Stephanie
October 22, 2024
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Maureen. She was an excellent communicator and was so attentive to our cats needs. It brought such peace of mind to know they were in good hands while we were away!
Alana
December 30, 2025
Maureen was great! She took excellent care of my senior boy who has diabetes. She sent great updates and pictures while I was traveling and I felt good knowing he was in her care. I would recommend and hire her again!
Kaitlin
September 24, 2025
Maureen was incredible! Super attentive, kind, and communicative. She's also a great photographer. We loved the updates and photos she sent from each visit. Truly a pro!
Sarah
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Abigail
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Anna
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Abigail
March 8, 2026
Rebekah
February 28, 2026
I always know I can trust Maureen to provide exceptional care for my two cats 🌟🫶🏼
Adam
February 18, 2026
Kristen
January 4, 2026
Sarah
December 31, 2025
Kendall
December 28, 2025
Sarah
December 12, 2025
Rebekah
December 4, 2025
Morgan
November 30, 2025
Kendall
November 30, 2025
Maureen is the best! She is my go-to sitter. Always reliable.
Alana
November 29, 2025
Maureen did a great job taking care of my senior boy Austin. I would recommend her again!
Kendall
November 19, 2025
Abigail
November 9, 2025
Adam
November 9, 2025
Sarah
October 30, 2025
Sarah
October 28, 2025
Abigail
October 27, 2025
Kendall
October 14, 2025
Kendall
September 23, 2025
Cayla
September 22, 2025
Maureen did a wonderful job taking care of my cat Honey! She was communicative, followed all instructions perfectly, and Honey was happy and comfortable with her. I’d absolutely recommend!
Abigail
September 15, 2025
Kendall
September 14, 2025
Maureen is my go-to cat sitter. She is trustworthy, responsive, and always provides updates. Bonus that she takes great photos!
Christopher
September 3, 2025
Maureen was amazing going the extra mile to build trust with our cats.
Sarah
August 22, 2025
Kendall
August 17, 2025
Abigail
August 4, 2025
Kendall
August 4, 2025
Maureen is always awesome! So glad I found her! She sends great photos.
Justin
July 29, 2025
Maureen was amazing! She responded immediately and setup the meet and greet promptly. She was very good with Cake and Fionna and made sure they were comfortable and happy while we were awhile. Her updates were great and the pictures were awesome!
Sarah
July 25, 2025
Christopher
July 15, 2025
did a fantastic job. over and above again getting our kitties to trust her!
Abigail
July 13, 2025
Morgan
June 30, 2025
Once again Maureen exceeds expectations! She's diligent, thoughtful, kind and very caring to the kitties. Highly recommend her services.
Adam
June 17, 2025
Abigail
June 5, 2025
Christopher
June 3, 2025
great experience overall!
Christopher
May 27, 2025
Kendall
May 22, 2025
Maureen was great! She was very responsive and provided detailed updates. I felt very comfortable leaving my cat in her care.
Abigail
May 9, 2025
Ariel
April 30, 2025
Kerry
April 29, 2025
Amenah
April 4, 2025
Ariel
March 31, 2025
Anchelle
March 24, 2025
Caleb
January 2, 2025
Anchelle
December 30, 2024
Leah
December 3, 2024
Morgan
December 2, 2024
Amenah
December 1, 2024
Maureen took great care of my kitties, highly recommend!
Anchelle
December 1, 2024
Zoe
October 1, 2024
Maureen is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about animals and has a wealth of experience in both pet sitting and administering medical care. I have entrusted her as an adopter, a foster, and as a pet sitter for my own animals because she is a rare person I can fully trust.
Nicholle
October 1, 2024
Maureen has a wealth of experience with cats of all ages and temperaments. I always know that my cats are in great hands when Maureen is their caretaker. She does a great job with medication and I always return to happy cats and a clean home.
Meowtel
October 1, 2024
Maureen is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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