I'm Jacqueline
Fear Free Certified Cat Mom
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Jacqueline is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Jacqueline
Cat Sitting in Elgin, IL
I am a rescue cat mom to Pepe 🐈⬛and I’ve been a cat sitter professionally for 3 years now.
🐱I’ve handled diabetic cats, senior cats, cats with separation anxiety, kittens, and many more..
🗒️I am highly organized, I prioritize, the safety and emotional wellbeing of your cats ... Hi Kitty Parents! 🌈🐾
I am a rescue cat mom to Pepe 🐈⬛and I’ve been a cat sitter professionally for 3 years now.
🐱I’ve handled diabetic cats, senior cats, cats with separation anxiety, kittens, and many more..
🗒️I am highly organized, I prioritize, the safety and emotional wellbeing of your cats along with your home, and value every moment with them by sending lots of videos and pictures of their time 📸
If you need someone reliable to feed/scoop litter boxes/play your kitties while you are gone, send me a message and I will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you, I hope to meet you soon 🐾
Learn More About Jacqueline
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
1. Learning about your cat, their routine, and the times you would need me. 2. Meeting your kitty and home. 3. Outlining a care plan and expectations. 4. Ensuring you’re satisfied with the care provided and expecting feedback.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I have created a specific safety guide that I give to all of my clients to go over before they leave their pet’s and home. This drastically reduces the chances of your pet‘s safety being compromised and creates a plan in place for any situation.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I take a fear free approach when handling cats. The first step is to prevent any stress or anxiety. This may mean scheduling visits before your trip so your cat gets used to my presence and touch in a positive way. The second step is to alleviate stress by listening and responding to their body’s behavior and wearing feline specific calming pheromones.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Jacqueline is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Jacqueline is a background-checked cat sitter in the Elgin area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Jacqueline's is 25%
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
Jacqueline's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Schedule Constraints
I cat-sit full-time and you can book me anytime! Notes: Anything outside of 9am - 6pm M-F is my holiday fee, and I require a minimum +/-1 hour time frame for visits if medication is not required.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 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.
Elgin cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. 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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Jacqueline is a background-checked cat sitter in the Elgin area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.