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Laura J's Chicago Cat Care
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I'm Laura

A cat sitter in Skokie, IL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
12 REVIEWS

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I'm Laura | Cat Sitting in Skokie, IL

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I started with Meowtel in the Spring of 2022! However, I have been a cat mom for over 10 years, and have watched the cats, dogs, and babies of my friends on and off for just as long. I take the responsibility very seriously!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I just love all cats! Cats who want to play for the whole visit? Bring it on! Cats who are shy and just want to look at me from afar? I want to look at you too! Spending time with animals brings me genuine joy.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

Last summer, I watched a beautiful all-white kitty named Drillbit. Drillbit is very shy, and I considered myself lucky if I caught a glimpse of him for the first few days. But later in the visit, he came out and gave me a head boop on my hand! I was walking on air for the whole rest of the day. It took time to gain his trust, but it was so worth it.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Don't be afraid to ask a ton of questions! We want to make sure you are totally comfortable with us being in your space and watching your beloved pet while you are away. So don't worry about taking the time to make sure we're a good fit!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Everything has to be on the cat's terms. I will never rush a cat to pet them. If a kitty is shy and needs time to get used to me, that is a-okay! I will often move slower and sit on the floor to show them I'm not going to hurt them. I am also not above bribery with treats (with the parent's permission of course!) But end of the day, I am there to take care of a cat, and if a cat doesn't want to be pet, no hard feelings! I'll do whatever I can to make them feel comfortable.

Laura's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Mark

Laura was a great sitter for my cats. She was timely and cleaned up after them well. More importantly, she took the time to play with them to make sure they were doing well. She sent pictures and videos to keep me updated. Very Appreciated!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Katrina

Laura took excellent care of my cat! She spent quality time with her and sent lots of photos and updates. She even coordinated with my landlord to drop off the keys. I will definitely work with her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 15, 2023
Adam

Laura gives the best updates and takes fantastic photos and videos of our kitties!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 8, 2023
Lyndsay

Laura is friendly, professional, flexible, communicative, and very considerate! Would absolutely recommend booking with her 😸

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 7, 2023
Adrienne

Laura took great care our boys! She was very communicative, sent great updates and photos, and really cared about their well-being. Would definitely hire her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 7, 2023
Pamela

Laura was very conscientious and reliable. Great communication and lots of pictures. I highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 5, 2023
Adam

Laura gave us excellent updates about our fur babies! She also made sure they had plenty of pets and belly rubs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 3, 2023
Tatiana

Laura was absolutely amazing! We both felt extremely comfortable having Laura pet-sit for us! During the meet & greet, we were able to go over everything that the cats might need + we never felt rushed or anything like that. While we were away, Laura set us so many photos and videos of our silly cats, and we felt secure and happy that they were being looked after like they were Laura's own. We always got an update about what both kitties were doing, as well as what was done during the visit. We are so so happy and thankful to Laura for providing us with an amazing experience. When we came back from traveling, it was clear that the kitties were happy to see us, but they were definitely missing Laura too! I would highly recommend Laura to anyone, and we'd love to have Laura pet-sit for us again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 12, 2023
Meowtel

Laura is a cat sitter in the Chicago area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

May 18, 2023
Kathleen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This week
Brian

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 15, 2023
Adam

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 29, 2023

Laura's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.68 / 20min $39.00 / 45min $55.50 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $100.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Laura's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Laura's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car
  • Ground

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Skokie cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $34.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Laura J's Chicago Cat Care
5.00 • 12 reviews • From $24.68