A sitter's home for your cat while you're away from Chicago
Chicago sitters on Petme open their homes to cats for a night or a few weeks. You see photos, they see your care notes. Sitters follow local rules.
Cat Boarding in Chicago
Your cat stays at a local sitter's home
A sitter's home is smaller and quieter than a boarding facility, which is the main reason Chicago owners choose it. Your cat gets one room or one apartment and one person, and the sitter in Logan Square or Wicker Park already knows what time dinner is because you told them.
Each Chicago sitter sets their own nightly rate, shown on their profile before you book. Petme charges owners 0% on top, so the rate you agree is the rate you pay, and every stay includes the Protection Plan, which can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs. The cat boarding cost guide compares home stays with catteries and vet boarding.
Sitters follow local rules. Ask your sitter how they handle guest pets in Chicago before you book.
Chicago neighborhoods
Verified cat boarding across Chicago
Browse cat boarding sitters in your Chicago neighborhood below. Each sitter sets their own rate.
Verified pet sitters in Chicago
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 18 reviews by Chicago pet parents
Catherine
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Available for walking along with drop-in visits, feeding, playtime, overnight care and boarding for dogs and cats.
Meghan
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within an hour
Available for dog walks in Lincoln Park. I'm passionate about providing dogs with the love, attention, and care they deserve.
Stephanie H
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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I love caring for animals and truly enjoy the time I spend with them! I am a firm believer that our pets are also our children!
Diane
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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I will take care of your pets as I would want mine to be taken care of! 🐾💓
Andrea
Availability confirmed 2d ago
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Your pet is your best friend, and you deserve the best🐶🐈🥰
Alaina
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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Hello! My name is Alaina, and im mom to two pups, my sweet Thanos (6 years old/pitbull) and my old man Dallas (10 years old/shih tzu). Life can get really busy, and I’m more than happy to help out and
Emily M.
Availability confirmed yesterday
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Chicago cat sitter!
Emily Allen
Availability confirmed yesterday
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compassionate and dedicated pet lover around Lincoln Square
Mayah
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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Experienced Cat Sitter
Monica
Availability confirmed 14d ago
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Cuddles not cages
Ruth H.
Availability confirmed 14d ago
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As a lifelong dog and cat lover, I understand that your furry friends are family. I’m here to provide personalized, loving care tailored to their needs. With 5 years of experience pet sitting, I offer
Azra
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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hello I’m here as a animal lover looking to take care of your pets ! I had/have pets of my own ever since I was 5 so you can be sure they love me as much as Iove them!
Luciana Z Gutierrez Pedraza
Availability confirmed 9d ago
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WFH Flexible One family at a time
Erica
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Your pets new best friend 💁🏻♀️🥰
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FAQ
Common questions about cat boarding in Chicago
How much is overnight cat boarding?
In Chicago, each Petme sitter sets their own nightly rate, and you see it on their profile before you book. Petme adds no owner fee, so the price you agree is what you pay. The Protection Plan, which can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs, is included.
How much does cat boarding cost per day?
Sitters price boarding per night, and one night covers the full day your cat spends at their home, so the daily cost is the sitter's nightly rate. Check what each Chicago sitter's rate includes before you book.
Is it better to board a cat or leave it at home?
It depends on the cat. Many cats cope best on their own turf, and for them a drop-in visit or a sitter staying at your place is the easier option. Boarding suits cats that get lonely, need medication on a schedule, or settle quickly in a new room. If your cat hides for days after a move, keep them home. If they like company, a quiet sitter's home in Chicago can work well.
In-home cat boarding vs a cattery?
A cattery keeps many cats in pens or condos, with staff working shifts. In-home boarding means your cat stays in one sitter's home, usually with few or no other cats, and the same person feeds them and sends you updates. A cattery suits owners who want a fixed facility. A home stay suits cats that do better with quiet and one familiar person.
How much does it cost to board a cat for a week?
A week is seven times the sitter's nightly rate. Each Chicago sitter sets their own price and some adjust it for longer stays, so confirm the total with them before you book.
Cat Sitters in Chicago
Rather keep your cat at home? A sitter visits or stays at your place instead.
Drop-In Visits in Chicago
Short daily visits at your home for feeding, litter and a bit of company.
House Sitting in Chicago
A sitter lives in your home while you travel and looks after the cat there.
Dog Boarding in Chicago
Traveling with a dog too? Local sitters board dogs at their homes.
Cat Boarding Cost
The full cost breakdown: catteries, vet boarding, home stays and sitter visits, side by side.
Cat Sitter vs Cattery
How a home stay compares with a cattery on stress, routine and price.
Cat Sitting at Home
Prefer your cat stays in its own territory? See how at-home cat sitting works.
Cat Sitting Jobs in Chicago
Have room for a guest cat? Board cats from your Chicago home on Petme.