I'm Harvey
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I'm Harvey
Cat Sitting in Chicago, IL
I grew up with two wonderful cats, Peanut and Mittens. Peanut was a stereotypical mischievous orange cat, while Mittens was a sweet but shy tortie who required daily insulin injections. Through caring for her, I gained hands-on experience administering injectable medications and providing compassionate care to senior and medically complex cats.
Today, I have a playful and intelligent 3 year old black cat named Viktor... Hi there! I’m Harvey, a lifelong cat lover and experienced cat dad who understands that every cat has their own unique personality, routines, and needs.
I grew up with two wonderful cats, Peanut and Mittens. Peanut was a stereotypical mischievous orange cat, while Mittens was a sweet but shy tortie who required daily insulin injections. Through caring for her, I gained hands-on experience administering injectable medications and providing compassionate care to senior and medically complex cats.
Today, I have a playful and intelligent 3 year old black cat named Viktor. After rescuing him and helping him through several health challenges, I’ve become comfortable administering oral medications, topical treatments, ear drops, supplements, and other routine care. If your cat requires medication or special attention, you can trust that they’ll be in capable and caring hands!
Beyond meeting basic needs, I believe quality time matters. As a cat owner myself, I know how much we worry about our pets when we’re away. Whether your cat is social and attention seeking, playful and energetic, or shy and reserved, I’ll tailor my care to their personality. I’ll happily provide playtime, cuddles, enrichment, and companionship for cats who crave interaction, while respecting the space and comfort of cats who prefer to be left alone.
My goal is to make your time away as stress-free as possible for both you and your cat. I’ll treat your cat with the same patience, attention, and care that I give my own!
I look forward to meeting you and your kitty!
Learn More About Harvey
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
While I am new to catsitting apps, I have been taking care of cats (whether my own or others) most of my life! For years after I moved out of my parent's house, I often catsit for them while they were out of town. This required caring for two senior cats, one of which had diabetes and required insulin shots. On top of my family's cats, I also have frequently catsit for many friends and other family members, from which I have come across a wide variety of cat personalities, needs, medical care, and attachment styles. I understand how different every cat is, and how it's important to provide personalized care for each one to make sure they are happy and comfortable!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I am the proud cat dad of a funny, playful, adventurous, and intelligent black cat named Viktor! My sweet boy is only 3 years old, but I just rescued him this past January and he already brings me so much joy. Viktor loves exploring the outdoors and going on short walks on a leash, and taking long naps in the sunshine. Outside of his little adventures, Viktor loves to play with any form of string or rope, wrestle my arm, and smother me with affection :)
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I have cared for many anxious and timid cats throughout my life, one of which being one of my own childhood cats. For more shy cats, I always find it important to let the cat come to me on their own terms to ensure their comfort. I always will check with cat parents beforehand to see what they prefer or what they think works best with their cat, but if the cat seems especially anxious or scared I will try and offer it treats from a distance while respecting their space. If you personally have a cat that you are concerned about being timid or anxious, please let me know whether you'd prefer me to try and coax them out of hiding (with treats, catnip, etc) to give it any affection or if you'd prefer me to leave them completely alone!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Harvey is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Jamie
This month
Harvey was great! met up the day before and helped us out for a couple of days. Did well administering oral meds and sent several photos every day while we were away.
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Anna
This week
Harvey was amazing! He made sure my cat received lots of love while I was away. I had a last minute trip and he responded right away. He was very accommodating, sent lots of photos, and even brought a package inside for me while i was gone. Highly recommend and will be booking again if I need another cat sitter.
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Akili
This week
Harvey took very good care of our cats and made sure to keep us updated each time her visited. He also sent us plenty of photos of the girls as well
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Meowtel
June 17, 2026
Harvey is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Harvey's is 15%
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
Harvey's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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 $29.00. 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
Jamie
This month
Harvey was great! met up the day before and helped us out for a couple of days. Did well administering oral meds and sent several photos every day while we were away.
Anna
This week
Harvey was amazing! He made sure my cat received lots of love while I was away. I had a last minute trip and he responded right away. He was very accommodating, sent lots of photos, and even brought a package inside for me while i was gone. Highly recommend and will be booking again if I need another cat sitter.
Akili
This week
Harvey took very good care of our cats and made sure to keep us updated each time her visited. He also sent us plenty of photos of the girls as well
Meowtel
June 17, 2026
Harvey is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)