Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chicago Cat Sitting Service
Portage Park Cat Sitter has been providing professional pet care services in Chicago since 2012. Our founder Kim Kaufman brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in animal care, combining her Associate's Degree in Business with specialized training in CPR/AED certification. We specialize in personalized cat sitting services that maintain your pet's routine while ensuring their comfort and safety in familiar surroundings. Our team delivers consistent, reliable care with detailed attention to individual needs, including litter box maintenance, feeding schedules, and behavioral enrichment.We serve Chicagoland communities with flexible scheduling options and transparent communication, offering holiday visits and emergency support when needed. Our commitment to quality care has earned us strong client loyalty and positive recognition through verified reviews on platforms like Yelp.
Services
Cat Sitting
Litter Box Care
Feeding Services
Behavioral Enrichment
Holiday Visits
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized cat care with detailed behavioral attention
- Our team provides free meet-and-greet consultations before service
- We maintain transparent communication with photo updates during visits
- We have verified client references and Yelp-verified reviews
- Our services include holiday care with no hidden fees
What people say
Fabulous job
Trustworthy
Attentive
Reliable
Professional
Services
Cat Sitting Services
Our professional cat sitting ensures your pet's routine continues uninterrupted during your absence. Each visit includes feeding, water replenishment, and litter box maintenance while maintaining your cat's comfort in their familiar environment. Our caregivers provide personalized attention to behavioral needs with documented daily observations.
Litter Box Care
Daily litter box cleaning maintains optimal hygiene for your cat's health and comfort. Our caregivers perform thorough waste removal and litter replenishment during each visit, ensuring proper odor control and a clean environment that encourages natural elimination habits.
Feeding and Watering
We follow your specific feeding instructions to maintain dietary consistency for your cat. Each visit includes precise portioning of food and fresh water replenishment using your preferred brands and feeding methods to support digestive health and routine stability.
TLC & Playing
Behavioral enrichment through interactive play helps reduce separation anxiety in cats. Our caregivers engage pets with appropriate toys and activities tailored to individual preferences, promoting mental stimulation and physical exercise during your absence.
Holiday Visits
We provide essential care during major holidays when regular services might be unavailable. Our holiday visits maintain critical routines for cats while offering additional monitoring during potentially stressful periods, ensuring continuity of care throughout the year.
People
Kim Kaufman
Owner & Founder
Chicago native with Associate's Degree in Business and CPR/AED certification. Professional pet caregiver since 2012, specializing in feline behavior and enrichment. Maintains detailed care records and personalized communication with clients.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Forest Glen, Irving Park, and surrounding Chicagoland neighborhoods within a 15-mile radius of our central location.
Do you charge extra for holidays?
Yes, we add a $15 premium for visits on major holidays including Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving to compensate caregivers for special scheduling considerations.
Can I meet the caregiver before service?
We require a free meet-and-greet consultation before first service to ensure compatibility between caregiver, pet, and home environment while reviewing specific care instructions.
How do you handle emergencies?
While we don't provide medical emergency services, we monitor pets daily and maintain contact with local veterinary clinics to facilitate prompt care when needed.
Do you provide care documentation?
Yes, we maintain detailed daily logs of feeding patterns, litter box usage, and behavioral observations that we share with clients upon request.
How do you communicate during visits?
We provide regular text updates with optional photo documentation during visits, maintaining communication through your preferred channels while respecting privacy boundaries.
