Cat Sitters in Des Plaines, IL

Brian & Margot

Brian did a great job caring for our kitties and taking care of our house. He was very responsive, gave us daily updates on the cats, and was a pleasure to communicate with. We came back to a clean house and happy cats!

Nader

Brianna and Nader took such great care of my place and the cats! They were great at communicating with me and sent me many updates and photos. I came home to a very tidy place and happy cats, I would definitely welcome them back into my home any time! Thank you very much, Brianna and Nader! You made my trip so much less stressful knowing the girls were in great hands. Appreciate you both!

Joyce

Joyce came across as thoughtful and organized when we "met" on a video chat, and I knew right away she would be a reliable pet and house sitter. Everything worked out great... our animals (cat and chickens) were well taken care of, and our house was exactly as we left it.

Martina

Martina was great, we’d love for her to sit with us again! She was an effective and timely communicator, very self sufficient, and sent us regular updates. When we came our pup was happy, healthy, and our home was clean and tidy — definitely five stars!

Maia & Aran

My pets were safe and cared for with Maia and her boyfriend. She sent lots of updates, and she's very friendly! I definitely recommend her as a housesitter.

Sara & James

Everything was smooth sailing with Sara and James. Communication before, during and after all went well. I liked them from the moment we spoke on the phone. They kept me updated on Max's comings and goings and played with him when he was inside. The house was clean when I returned and Max seemed not to notice that I'd been gone. :)

Amneris

Appreciate all the extra communication to ensure our puppy did ok as this was his first time we were away. She truly connected with our baby! All four animals just loved her and seemed comfortable and happy!

Wendy

Wendy was a superb cat/housesitter. She was a reliable and calming presence for our 2 senior kitties. She took good care of our house and plants. We would welcome her back any time!

Alyssa

Alyssa was amazing. Highly communicative and flexible, she was awesome.

Ralph & Barb

Ralph and Barb were great sitters. They loved Finn, gave him plenty of exercise and attention, and were exceptional home sitters. We'd welcome them back any time. They were clear communicators, attentive, and fast to respond to answer or ask any questions. So we were able to enjoy our time away without any cares or concerns. Thanks Barb and Ralph, Michael and Cathy

juliette

Juliette was great. My dog and cat immediately took to her, to the point where they seemed disappointed when I came home. She was able to follow the special requests that I had for the dog perfectly, and sent regular updates by text. If anything, my dog seemed to be better behaved after a weekend with Juliette than I have ever been able to get him to be (not that I'm miffed about that...). Thanks Juliette, you would be welcome back here any time.

Madison

James and Madison were wonderful! We are new to zeewoi and for the first time we were able to leave our furry kids behind without constant worry. They did a wonderful job and we would recommend them to anyone.

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Julia

It was great to welcome Janet & Allan to our home. They are a lovely couple and it was easy to arrange everything with them. We skyped in advance - it was nice to see each other's homes! - and everything was sorted quickly. They looked after the house & our aging Kitty (who needs metacam daily) plus the two hens (who laid more for them than they do for us!). We came back to a clean & tidy home & contented pets. We would happily welcome them back.

Rebecca

Lara and Gary were brilliant housesitters. We feel very fortunate to have found them. They looked after our house and animals (pigs, sheep, goats and ducks!) extremely well and were great at communicating. We have no hesitation in recommending them, although we’d rather like to keep them to ourselves!! Thanks very much, Lara and Gary!

Cat Sitting FAQs

Is it better to board cats or leave at home?

Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.

How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?

At least 29.99 per visit, $21/week per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.

What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?

Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!