I'm Maureen

Compassionate Companion Care

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97 Reviews
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22 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

Maureen is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Compassionate Companion Care

I'm Maureen

Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL

My career in animal welfare began in 2012 with a fully immersive internship caring for rescued farm animals at a sanctuary in upstate NY. Since leaving the sanctuary I have continued working full time in animal care, covering many aspects from direct action rescue work to coordinating foster homes to managing a dog daycare. In 2021 I began working as a veterinary technician... My career in animal welfare began in 2012 with a fully immersive internship caring for rescued farm animals at a sanctuary in upstate NY. Since leaving the sanctuary I have continued working full time in animal care, covering many aspects from direct action rescue work to coordinating foster homes to managing a dog daycare. In 2021 I began working as a veterinary technician in an emergency hospital, so I am very experienced working with animals with special medical needs. My main focus is on providing compassionate care to all animals, especially seniors and those with special needs. I hope to not only care for your companion animals but also help to improve their lives through enrichment, empathy, and a deep understanding of feline behavior.

Learn More About Maureen

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.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent T-N-R Shelter Volunteer Vet Tech

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Kristen

Kristen

August 6, 2026

We’ve been working with Maureen since September 2025, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. She visits our four cats (with specific attention to one of our energizer bunnies) twice a week for play dates, and it’s become something we all look forward to. Maureen has built such a wonderful bond with them , taking the time to understand their different personalities and making sure everyone gets treats/attention. She’s even helped Flynn progress with tricks, which has been a fantastic outlet for his energy and curiosity. When we’re out of town, we feel at ease knowing Maureen has extra visits with them to keep their day enriched. She sends the most amazing visit summaries and the cutest, high-quality photos that truly capture their personalities. It’s clear she genuinely enjoys spending time with them, and that shows in every visit. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, thoughtful, engaging, and truly cares about your pets, Maureen is exceptional. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her through Meowtel!

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Rebekah

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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Becs

Becs

This month

took such good care of our cat when we had a last minute trip. She also did our cat’s inhaler flawlessly!

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Roger

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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Lia

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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Ferris

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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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.00 / 20min
$50.00 / 45min
$55.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$110.00 / 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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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 $30.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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