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I'm Darcie
Cat Sitting in Hoffman Estates, IL
Cats have been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember and I truly understand how much our cats mean to us—and how important it is to have someone you can trust when you can’t be there.
I’m dependable, caring, patient, and attentive. I’ll take the time to get to know your cat and respect their individual personality. Whether your kitty is playful and outgoing, shy and cautious, or perfectly happy doing their own thing, I’ll meet them where they are... Hi, I’m Darcie!
Cats have been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember and I truly understand how much our cats mean to us—and how important it is to have someone you can trust when you can’t be there.
I’m dependable, caring, patient, and attentive. I’ll take the time to get to know your cat and respect their individual personality. Whether your kitty is playful and outgoing, shy and cautious, or perfectly happy doing their own thing, I’ll meet them where they are.
I’m am flexible and available, so I can work with your schedule and your cat’s routine. I’m happy to handle feeding, fresh water, litter boxes, medications as instructed, playtime, cuddles, and, of course, plenty of love and attention.
I know that leaving your pets behind can be stressful. My goal is to give you peace of mind while you’re away by treating your cats and your home with the same care and respect I would want for my own.
I’d love the chance to meet you and your kitties and become someone you can count on.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy watching their personalities come out from the first time I meet them to just the next few visits. I enjoy their playfulness and their ability to just sit still and be one with the world
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
A friends Kitty was very shy of me at first. I never rushed her I just let her come to me when she felt comfortable. By the end of the visit she was on my lap and my friends were absolutely amazed that she did that. I told them I was a cat person.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have amazing angels in my home. Tessa who is 13 and female. Andy who is male and 12. Tessa is definitely the vocal one who enjoys tattletailing and her younger brother. She is outgoing where Andy is shy
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Darcie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Katie
Today
Darcie has been watching my cats for years. She treats my babies like her own and even my one cat who doesn’t come out for anyone comes out for her!
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Meowtel
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Darcie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Hoffman Estates area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Darcie'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
Darcie's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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.
Hoffman Estates cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $34.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Katie
Today
Darcie has been watching my cats for years. She treats my babies like her own and even my one cat who doesn’t come out for anyone comes out for her!
Meowtel
Today
Darcie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Hoffman Estates area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.