Verified cat sitters across Chicago
Your cat stays in their own home, on their own routine, while a verified Petme sitter handles drop-in visits across Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, and beyond. Feeding, litter, water, play, photo updates, and $22,000 Protection Plan.
0% owner fee + cashback
$66better off on Petme
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays up to 5% cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
In-home cat sitting in Chicago typically runs $20 to $38 per visit on Petme, with most bookings around $26. Petme charges pet owners 0% commission, so the sitter rate is the full price. Rate bands verified May 2026.
Cat Sitters in Chicago
Your cat stays in their own home, with their own routine
Chicago cats stay in two-flats, high-rises, and brownstones across the city, environments they know intimately and would be deeply stressed leaving. Cat sitting drop-in visits on Petme connect you with verified Chicago sitters who come to your apartment, so your cat keeps their own litter, their own window perch, and their own routine while you are away. No carrier rides, no boarding facility, no strange smells.
Petme charges Chicago cat owners 0% commission. The per-visit rate you agree with the sitter is the full price. Every booking includes up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan, useful coverage if your cat ever needs MedVet Chicago or VCA Berwyn during a trip. Cashback is credited automatically after every visit.
Chicago neighborhoods
Verified cat sitting across Chicago
Pricing in Chicago typically runs $20 to $38 per visit, with most bookings around $26. Browse sitters in your neighborhood below.
Verified pet sitters in Chicago
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5 average from 39 reviews by Chicago pet parents
Ernestina Raygoza
From $20
Availability confirmed 4d ago
reliable, college student
James
From $20
Availability confirmed 14d ago
I’m your go-to for energetic dog walks, fun playtime, or just chilling with your cat to keep them content.
Erin
From $20
Availability confirmed 4d ago
the best care for your best friend!
Michael @ Gold Coast/Old Town
From $30
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Your dog treated like family. Vetted and insured.
Sierra
From $20
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Only the best pet care for your best animal friends! :)
Sariyah
From $25
Availability confirmed 15d ago
your furbabies are my furbabies
Meghan
From $19
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Available for dog walks in Lincoln Park. I'm passionate about providing dogs with the love, attention, and care they deserve.
Miranda Verbsky
From $18
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Who says you can't buy love?
Stephanie H
From $20
Availability confirmed 15d ago
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
From $13
Availability confirmed 5d ago
I will take care of your pets as I would want mine to be taken care of! 🐾💓
Malcolm Langford
From $15
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Loving, reliable pet care with updates you can trust.
Kris Mayer
From $20
Availability confirmed 14d ago
I'm an Insured and Pet CPR + First Aid certified cat lover. I'm here to give your cat the very best care, lots of love, and give you piece of mind.
Mona
From $20
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Your dog’s second favorite human
Lisa
From $20
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Dog sitting with love & attention. 15years of experience looking after dogs.
Samantha
From $15
Availability confirmed 4d ago
College Student, Flexible, Reliable
Chris
From $35
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Your Pets Favorite Visitor 🐾
Monica
From $25
Availability confirmed 14d ago
Cuddles not cages
Ruth H.
From $20
Availability confirmed 14d ago
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
Brooke
From $25
Availability confirmed 14d ago
Esmeralda R.
From $10
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Ive owned so many variety's of pets from cats and dogs to gerbils, hamsters, mice, and turtles from 8-18 years old. I love animals and will always put their well-being first in any situation. I am cur
donnovan
From $25
Availability confirmed 15d ago
I am a up coming college freshman looking for a side hustle with pets
Cassidy
From $1
Availability confirmed 11d ago
I’m a stay at home mom who is privately insured. Your pup will be treated as if they are our own!
Anahi
From $25
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Hi! My name is Anahi, I’m 23 years old, and I work a full-time job. Caring for animals is truly my way to de-stress and unwind, and it brings me so much joy. I absolutely adore taking care of my own p
Vanessa
From $15
Availability confirmed 9d ago
I love all pets I’m a big animal lover and I can assure you that your pets will be loved and cared for.
Marissa
From $15
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Nothing makes me happier then seeing pets happy and loved. If you have a busy schedule let me help you out to make sure your fur babies are taken care of at all hours of the day! :)
Hailey
From $20
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Here to spoil your pets responsibly!
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How much does cat sitting cost in Chicago?
Chicago drop-in cat visits typically run $20 to $38 per visit. Most owners book one visit per day for adult cats and two for kittens, seniors, or medicated cats. Petme charges 0% owner commission.
Can Chicago sitters give insulin or other meds?
Many of our verified Chicago sitters list medication experience including pills, liquids, and transdermal ear medications. Insulin injections require an experienced sitter, filter by "medication experience" when searching.
Do Chicago sitters handle high-rise or condo access?
Yes. Chicago is full of high-rises with doormen, fobs, and elevators, and Petme sitters in Lincoln Park, River North, and Streeterville handle these arrangements routinely. Confirm building access at the meet-and-greet.
Are there cat sitters near most Chicago neighborhoods?
Yes. Petme cat sitters live across Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, West Loop, Hyde Park, and many other neighborhoods. Use the map filter to find sitters near your address.
Can I book a sitter while traveling for 2+ weeks?
Yes. Many Chicago sitters accept longer trips with daily visits over a full week, two weeks, or more. Long-trip rates are sometimes discounted, message your preferred sitter to confirm.
Drop-In Visits in Chicago
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