I'm Gabby
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Gabby is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Gabby
Cat Sitting in Deerfield, IL
Asking someone to take care of your kitty in your home is a big and important decision, and I couldn't be more excited that you're considering me as your cat sitter! I'm a cat person through and through. I've had cats my entire life and currently have 3: Frankie, Ramona, and Harold. They couldn't be more different from each other which makes home fun and interesting! When I'm not at home, most of my friends and family also have cats so I'm lucky to hangout with them, too... Hi, I’m Gabby!
Asking someone to take care of your kitty in your home is a big and important decision, and I couldn't be more excited that you're considering me as your cat sitter! I'm a cat person through and through. I've had cats my entire life and currently have 3: Frankie, Ramona, and Harold. They couldn't be more different from each other which makes home fun and interesting! When I'm not at home, most of my friends and family also have cats so I'm lucky to hangout with them, too. I tend to befriend kitties quicker than most, which is a skill I’m very proud of 😊
I love and appreciate how every cat has their very own personality, and I interact with them as uniquely as they are so they feel comfortable. I also take routines, medications, sensitivities, and any other needs very seriously. I have experience giving medications including oral pills, eye/ear drops, ointments, and insulin injections. If your kitty requires medications, I'd love to talk about how to have the best experience for everyone. Cats are like any other member of the family, and I will care for yours like my own! I fully recognize I will be in your home, so please know that I will respect your space and follow all instructions you provide.
I’m happy to accommodate you and your cat(s) in any way I can. I am looking forward to a kitty hangout soon! 😻
Learn More About Gabby
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 3 kitties! Ramona is a chatty, independent, beautiful tortoiseshell lady who loves to burrow under blankets. Frankie, Ramona’s bonded, littermate, is a shy, very handsome and sweet gray stripped tabby who can’t go without nighttime snuggles. Harold is an energetic, outdoor loving (screened in catio only) orange tabby who enjoys booty pats. I can’t imagine them not being the center of our family!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Allowing someone to care for your cat(s) is an important decision, and your comfort is just as important as your kitty’s. Choose a cat sitter you feel comfortable with and trust. Meet your cat sitter and ask questions to get a better understanding of how they’ll care for your kitty. I hope that person is me 😊
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I always talk with the cat parent to understand what will make them and the anxious kitty most comfortable. I never force interactions as I don’t want to cause additional stress. It might sound silly, but using a calming voice, I’ll talk to kitty and take time to see how they react. I might hold out my hand and say “Hi, Bean. I’m here to hangout with you for a bit. How are you doing? Do you want some pets?” From there, if kitty doesn’t want to hang, I’ll give them space. If they seem interested, I’ll follow their lead in how they want to interact. Every kitty will have a different approach!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Gabby is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Laura
July 25, 2025
Gabby was absolutely wonderful! For eighteen straight days, while I was on vacation in England, she faithfully visited my kitties, gave them love, playtime, brushings, scooped their litterboxes, and made sure they felt cared for and secure. With my shy kitty in particular, Gabby had the golden touch — other caretakers over the years never even got to see Mitzi, because Mitzi would hide, aa well as getting finicky about food. But with patience and gentle perseverance, Gabby won Mitzi’s trust to the point where Mitzi would eat her food AND let Gabby brush her! Gabby’s daily updates were wonderful, too — pictures and videos, along with cheery descriptions of how the kitties were doing. I have total confidence in Gabby. She’s a gem! I will definitely continue reaching out to her for cat care in the future.
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Robert L
June 29, 2025
Gabby is an amazing resource and person. She has taken care of both of my cats multiple times most recently upon one of his return home after emergency surgery while re were out of the country. she can’t be more compassionate and loving to you little loved ones.
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Quinn
March 29, 2025
This was my first time using Meowtel or any app to find a cat sitter so i was worried at first, but when Gabby came over and my kitty who hardly tolerates my presence took a liking to her i knew she was trustworthy. I had her visit twice while I was gone and both times I got a long update of how my kitties were doing on top of a ton of photos and videos that eased any worries. I came back today to a clean litter box, full food/water, and two very happy kitties. I highly recommend her and thank you so much again Gabby!!
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Daniel
October 28, 2024
The absolute best! She went above and beyond for my shy little orange tabby cat. She charmed him out of his shell and gave him lots of attention. She also provided consistent updates, videos, and photos while I was out of the country. Will definitely ask her to cat sit again!
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Steve
August 10, 2024
Gabby took excellent care of my kitties while I was gone for two weeks. I have a very shy one, and he warmed up to Gabby very quickly; she really did a great job looking out for his comfort. She was kind enough to clean up when the cats managed to knock over their fountain! It was great receiving updates from Gabby, and I have some adorable pictures to add to my collection. Thanks so much!
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Amanda
January 15, 2025
gabby was excellent, I feel really fortunate to have met her on this app! she was great with my cat for his injections, too.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Gabby's is 30%
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
Gabby's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Gabby's is 30%
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
Gabby's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
Deerfield cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $33.00. 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
Laura
July 25, 2025
Gabby was absolutely wonderful! For eighteen straight days, while I was on vacation in England, she faithfully visited my kitties, gave them love, playtime, brushings, scooped their litterboxes, and made sure they felt cared for and secure. With my shy kitty in particular, Gabby had the golden touch — other caretakers over the years never even got to see Mitzi, because Mitzi would hide, aa well as getting finicky about food. But with patience and gentle perseverance, Gabby won Mitzi’s trust to the point where Mitzi would eat her food AND let Gabby brush her! Gabby’s daily updates were wonderful, too — pictures and videos, along with cheery descriptions of how the kitties were doing. I have total confidence in Gabby. She’s a gem! I will definitely continue reaching out to her for cat care in the future.
Robert L
June 29, 2025
Gabby is an amazing resource and person. She has taken care of both of my cats multiple times most recently upon one of his return home after emergency surgery while re were out of the country. she can’t be more compassionate and loving to you little loved ones.
Quinn
March 29, 2025
This was my first time using Meowtel or any app to find a cat sitter so i was worried at first, but when Gabby came over and my kitty who hardly tolerates my presence took a liking to her i knew she was trustworthy. I had her visit twice while I was gone and both times I got a long update of how my kitties were doing on top of a ton of photos and videos that eased any worries. I came back today to a clean litter box, full food/water, and two very happy kitties. I highly recommend her and thank you so much again Gabby!!
Daniel
October 28, 2024
The absolute best! She went above and beyond for my shy little orange tabby cat. She charmed him out of his shell and gave him lots of attention. She also provided consistent updates, videos, and photos while I was out of the country. Will definitely ask her to cat sit again!
Steve
August 10, 2024
Gabby took excellent care of my kitties while I was gone for two weeks. I have a very shy one, and he warmed up to Gabby very quickly; she really did a great job looking out for his comfort. She was kind enough to clean up when the cats managed to knock over their fountain! It was great receiving updates from Gabby, and I have some adorable pictures to add to my collection. Thanks so much!
Amanda
January 15, 2025
gabby was excellent, I feel really fortunate to have met her on this app! she was great with my cat for his injections, too.
Robert L
December 18, 2024
This is the second time we use Gabby, the previous time was just for a short weekend and this was a little bit of an extended vacation. Gabby was wonderful. My cats are senior cats and I was very concerned about leaving them , but Gabby was always on time for her multiple visits a day, gave us wonderful updates and photos , got their medications in properly. We couldn’t be happier with her service
Amy
December 2, 2024
We have two super senior cats and are always nervous to leave them. Gabby helped take great care of them and accommodated all of their little quirks. Gabby gave us very detailed updates and sent cute photos and videos. We will definitely book again!
Cookie
August 3, 2024
Gabby did a great job. she made immediate friends with our 3 cats. We received awesome photos and updates. Our fish and turtle loved her too. Will definitely use Gabby again.
John
July 17, 2024
Having never used a cat sitter before, I was definitely nervous. Gabby was able to accommodate my last minute reservation. She was great with Luna. She provided many updates via chat while sending photos and videos. Thanks to Gabby, I was able to leave my kitten at home and not have to worry.
Dianne
July 31, 2024
I was hesitant to leave my cat, but Gabby made it so easy! She became best friends with him and took great care of him. Her communications are strong and let me know how it went every day. I will be using her in the future.
Sarah
March 29, 2024
Gabby did a great job caring for my two kitties. She gave thorough updates, sent lots of photos, and even got my shy cat to come out and play. Highly recommend!
Laura
July 31, 2024
Gabby was wonderful! She cared lovingly and conscientiously for my cats, and followed through with all the details I asked of her. Jasper kitty adored Gabby, and even shy, hiding Mitzi remained confident enough to eat all her food once Gabby had departed. I felt totally relaxed while on my trip because I knew my cats were in good hands. I’ll be reaching out to Gabby again when I travel in the future.
Virginia
January 31, 2024
This was the first time I had ever had a cat sitter come. I had something come up last minute and Gabby was so amazing and set me at ease immediately! I definitely plan on having her come again. She took great care of my kitties!
Quinn
July 5, 2025
This was my second time using Gabby! Great experience, arrived promptly and made sure all my cats needs were met. They love her and she always sends great pics.
Robert L
August 19, 2024
Gabby was exceptional, on time, sent pic and descriptions on what she was doing with our cats Buddy & Gizzy. I highly recommend Gabby
Darla
January 2, 2025
Love receiving the photo and video updates of Marble. Knowing he is well cared for by Gabby when we are away makes traveling a possibility!
Darla
April 9, 2024
First time making a connection through Meowtel, and would love to have Gabby return in the future. It makes traveling that much more enjoyable knowing our Marble is in good care!
Amy
November 29, 2025
Gabby has sat for us twice and has been great! We hate being away from our kitty but knowing she’s in good hands makes it easier. We will definitely use Gabby in the future 😸
Alyce
September 15, 2024
So grateful for Gabby's help caring for my senior cats while I was out of town. She us awesome
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Darla
January 2, 2026
Quinn
December 31, 2025
Great as always! 💕
Rachelle
December 11, 2025
Kathleen
November 19, 2025
Kathleen
October 30, 2025
Rachelle
October 4, 2025
Gabby is phenomenal with our little kitty who truly adores her company! Makes us feel less guilty when we take trips ❤️
Rachelle
September 24, 2025
Quinn
August 19, 2025
I’ve used Gabby four times now and have had a great experience every time. She is so nice and sends the best updates, and my anti-social cats love her! Thank you so much!
Rachelle
July 11, 2025
Rachelle
June 18, 2025
Rachelle
June 18, 2025
Quinn
June 14, 2025
Laura
May 27, 2025
Rachelle
April 27, 2025
Darla
July 9, 2024
Danica
June 23, 2024
Sarah
April 9, 2024
Courtney
March 1, 2024
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January 5, 2024
Gabrielle is a background-checked cat sitter in the Elgin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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