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Michael - Cu Cat Sitter

5.00
74 Reviews
< 3 hrs Response Time
19 Repeat clients
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100+ Meowtel reservations completed
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Meowtel Sitter for 4+ years
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Michael is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Michael - Cu Cat Sitter

I'm Michael

Cat Sitting in Urbana, IL

I grew up with cats and I have always had cats as an adult. Currently, I am pet-mom to Esther, a 10 year old polydactyl cat who loves to play in boxes and chase her felt veggies.

I have experience taking care of cats with many different temperaments (shy, active, feisty, anxious, playful, etc.). I have also provided care for pets needing medication and special diets. I have administered medications including pills, eye drops, ear drops, and ointments and have worked with some kitties who needed...
I grew up with cats and I have always had cats as an adult. Currently, I am pet-mom to Esther, a 10 year old polydactyl cat who loves to play in boxes and chase her felt veggies.

I have experience taking care of cats with many different temperaments (shy, active, feisty, anxious, playful, etc.). I have also provided care for pets needing medication and special diets. I have administered medications including pills, eye drops, ear drops, and ointments and have worked with some kitties who needed special strategies for medication administration (pills in food or a treat, distract with toys for applying ointment, for example). When I first meet your kitty, you can rest assured that I will give them the necessary time to investigate me and warm up, whether that happens quickly or takes a little more time. I will take great care to follow your instructions—you know your cat(s) best!

I am available to pet sit year-round in Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, and surrounding areas. I am willing to consider reservations outside the 15 mile radius. I am generally in town over major university/school breaks and over the summer when you might be likely to travel.

I look forward to meeting you and your kitties!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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74 reviews
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Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
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Tidiness
Crystal

Crystal

May 18, 2026

Michael exceeded my expectations. She made it a priority to meet the needs of both my cats. Bijou demands play and cuddles which she gave him at each visit. Sophie is timid and slow to warm. She took the time to sit quietly with Sophie and earn her trust. Her care, photos and daily updates allowed us to enjoy our vacation knowing our cats needs were met.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Michelle

Michelle

November 25, 2025

Michael is wonderful! Our two senior kitties normally take meds at 9am and 9pm, and even though I told her she could be flexible about times, her visits were timed perfectly with their normal schedule. She gave them lots of playtime, brushing, and cuddles in addition to the essential stuff. When we returned home, I swear they were disappointed that it was just us, their boring regular humsns. It’s such a relief knowing we can go out of town without worrying about them.

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Tammy

Tammy

June 17, 2026

Fantastic. I feel lucky and am grateful that Michael was able to catsit for us. I was nervous about leaving our cat for the first time, but quickly felt at ease and confident with Michael’s experience in our initial visit. The daily updates and photos we received were informative, reassuring, and fun. Michael was responsive and accommodating to requests I made during the reservation. I would definitely book with Michael again.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Kassie

Kassie

December 6, 2025

Michael was amazing! She always checked in, asked thorough questions, and the photo updates were the best part of it all! This was my first experience with a cat sitter and Michael definitely put my mind at ease and took the best care of my babies. If you need anyone in the CU area, book with Michael!

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Bhargavi

Bhargavi

February 24, 2025

The pictures were amazing and the updates were very thorough. She asked a lot of good questions which made me feel like she was experienced and would do a good job. my cat was in a great mood when I got back!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Christie

Christie

April 10, 2024

This was my first experience with anything like Meowtel, and Michael eased any apprehension I had about leaving my 3 kitties by themselves. I got so many pictures of my babies, and each update felt personal and thoughtful. Michael also truly went above and beyond for us while we were gone for 4 days by bringing in our mail, adjusting our thermostat, and hauling up our trash cans that were at the curb. Thank you for making this so easy for us 😊

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Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$22.50 / 20min
$35.00 / 45min
$45.00 / 60min

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Trust & Safety

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.

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  • Michael is a Top 1% Sitter on Meowtel in Urbana, with 100+ reservations completed and 19 repeat clients. They welcome new clients, usually work weekends and holidays, and handle pills, eye or ear drops, and ointments for shy or medication-needing cats 🐾

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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.

Urbana cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. 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!

5.00
74 reviews
5.00
From $22.50

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)