Meet Our  Dedicated Team Of Cat Lovers

Emily (Owner)

Emily has four of the sweetest rescue cats around, Loki, Mia, Benjamin and new sister Rainbow (can you find them on the website? follow their Instagram @rainbowcatschicago). She also  volunteers with Chicago Cat Rescue. Emily hates having unanswered emails, so you can expect quick communication and great updates while you're away. She has about 12,000 cat photos and counting on her phone. 

​Haley 

Haley has loved cats her whole life. As Lakeview Pet Care's first hire, she gets rave reviews from all her clients! She loves keeping her charges entertained and teaching them tricks. Haley is a photographer so don't be surprised to get stunning photos from her, check out our Instagram @lakeviewpetcare  for some of her work! ​ 

Leann

Leann has an orange tabby, Munster. She has been in the pet care business for over four years. Nothing makes her happier then being able to work with animals everyday. She is able to give medication and special care if needed.

Annette

Annette has loved cats as long as she can remember. She grew up in a household with a cat while also caring for her neighborhood’s feral cats. Nothing makes her happier than meeting a new cat to snuggle with. However, since her apartment doesn’t allow pets, she is looking forward to getting her cat-fix by caring for your fur baby.​

Ailinh

​Ailinh has a cat named Bloo and a dog named Toto. She has loved animals since she was little, rescuing kittens and caring for them which became the bud that blossomed into pursuing a bachelors in animal science. She is now trying to work further into gaining a masters in the animal field. 

Donia

Donia became a cat person at the age of 14 when she received her first kitten as a Christmas present. She now lives with three cats, a dog, a chameleon and several hermit crabs. She can't wait to love and care for your cats, too.

Crystal

Crystal loves cats, so much so that she 'adopted' her building cats who were brought in to help with rodents in the basement. She had a beloved cat Batman that she lost recently, so she is ready to fill her kitty cuddle cup. Crystal has experience with medication.

Connie

Connie has lived in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods for over 40 years.  She fell in love with cats at age 9 when her mother brought two kittens home from her workplace. While Connie does not currently own a cat she is the proud Auntie and caretaker of her sister's three boys: Giovanni, Lorenzo and Sid.  Connie recently retired from full-time work and is looking forward to more time for herself and to share her new found freedom with your cats.  Connie's schedule is very flexible and she is available on short notice. 

Deb

Deb is a lifelong animal lover who resides in the Edgewater neighborhood. She can't remember a time growing up when the house wasn't filled with cats and dogs. That love for animals continued to grow and over the years and Deb has loved many more cats and dogs of her own. She has used pet services in the past for her vacations and understands the unique situations each animal faces when its owners are gone. She looks forward to bringing your pet the comfort, enjoyment, and care you expect. Get ready for tons of updates, pictures, and kitty love! While Deb doesn't currently have any fur babies, she is looking forward to getting her cat fix while caring for yours! 

Eva

Eva’s love of animals began in childhood when she was fortunate enough to grow up with both a toughie cat (Memo) and a pug dog (Dodger). She found her first cat in a barn while visiting a relative’s farm, and it was love at first sight! Ever since then she has felt a special connection with animals and loves opportunities to nurture and take care of them. Eva loves to cuddle and play with her regal and endearing lap cat, Cheadle, who has been with her for over six years now. She is looking forward to meeting and looking after the wonderful cats with Lakeview Pet Care!

Betty

Betty currently lives with her small Chihuahua, Nini, but secretly, she is definitely a cat person! She grew up with cats and although she has no plans to introducing another member into her life right now, she will use the opportunity to love your kitties as her own. She has worked in the vet industry for more than 3 years, and she can help give medications to your furry babies if needed. 

Breyon

Breyon Brown is a cat lady at heart! She has 6+ years of experience in pet care and is a wonderful pet parent to 2 kitties of her own.  She has always been a lover of all animals but loves cats the most. Breyon works as a Special Education teacher at a creative arts school and is passionate about social emotional learning and social justice. Breyon is very kind and caring to people and their feline friends. She is looking forward to making some new cat friends. 

Linda 

Linda has been an animal lover her entire life. She currently shares her home in Portage Park with 3 cats - Big Lou, Jack and Rosie. She has been a volunteer at Red Door Animal Shelter for over 20 years, often adopting the cats who are overlooked. She’s always had a soft spot for elderly and shy cats and will do her best to make friends with them. Linda is looking forward to making friends with your cats!

Rachel

Rachel has loved animals her whole life and is the proud cat mom (and social media manager) of Smokey, a large fluffy grey cat. She recently adopted a female orange tabby to grow the cat family. When not caring for cats, Rachel works as a population biologist at Lincoln Park Zoo. Rachel is excited to meet and befriend the great cats of Chicago! 

Elyssa

Elyssa grew up with and loves critters of all kinds, but has a special place in her heart for kitties. She is cat mom to a giant white fluff ball, appropriately named Puff. When not giving scruffs and cuddling cats, Elyssa works as a licensed clinical social worker in a school on the Southside of the city. Elyssa would much rather hang out with cats than humans, so she is looking forward to meeting your fur babes and treating them like the princes/princesses they are!

​Melissa

Melissa has always had a love and appreciation for animals, especially cats! She’s the proud cat mom to her two babies, Lilah & Tofu. Melissa has been volunteering as a cat caretaker with local animal rescues for over 7 years and especially loves bonding with shy & senior kitties. She can’t wait to meet you & your cats, and make some new furry friends! 

Elizabeth

My name is Elizabeth and I’ve been a huge animal lover my whole life. I have 5+ years of cat-sitting experience and have cared for over 200 cats. I also have two wonderfully sassy kitties of my own (Mia and Dawn). My cat-sitting career first started when I was in high school and I would watch the neighbors’ cats when they went on vacation. Since then, I have done cat-sitting through some of the popular pet care apps, but always hated how they were more geared towards dogs. I love cats because they all have unique personalities and you often have to really work to earn their trust - but when you do, it’s so rewarding!

Heather

Heather has always had a special connection with cats and dogs. She lives with 3 cats, one of whom she is fostering. Her friends describe her as compassionate, attentive, and gentle toward animals of all kinds. You can rest assured your cats will be in good hands and given the same care and attention she gives her own. 

Ryan

Ryan is an avid animal lover, especially with a love for cats. Currently he has a golden doodle named Laney and knows the joy of having a furry friend. He is open to sharing more of his love through spending time with and caring for your feline companions, so that they still feel loved in your absence.

Christine

Christine adopted her 1st rescue cat, Tiger, at age 8. She has loved cats & kittens and has had them as her roommates ever since (over 30 years!). She has fostered rescue cats and newborn kittens and has participated in community Trap-Neuter-Return. Her favorite foster has been Sammi, a "foster fail" who came from the city streets, to stay with Christine forever. Her favorite retail cat toy is the "Cat Dancer" and her favorite Olympic sport is napping with cats.

Ameerah

Hi! I am a Ameerah and I am a proud cat lady! I have had cats for most of my life. I currently have Finn,  a Creamsicle Ginger in his senior years. I am also a freelance writer, editor, and content creator. Being around cats brings me joy and I can’t think of a better way to spend my time. I also have an embarrassing number of cat videos saved on my phone.

Kayla

Kayla is excited to join Lakeview Petcare as a new sitter! A lifelong animal lover, Kayla has had the joy of living the past year and a half with a lovely cat called Olive, who she often watches. Although she doesn’t have any pets of her own, she is planning on adopting once she moves to a new home. In her free time, Kayla enjoys playing soccer and exploring new neighborhoods in the city.

Quinn

Hi! My name is Quinn, and I am so grateful to be part of Lakeview Pet Care! I have grown up with animals all my life and currently have a little menagerie of my own, and they fill me with joy every single day. I just moved to Chicago this summer and will be starting a nursing program in the fall. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and scaring myself by listening to true crime podcasts and watching detective shows (with some reality TV thrown in here and there). I am so excited to provide people with the comfort of knowing that their pets are in good hands while they’re out of town. I love taking pictures and over-communication, so you can expect to know exactly how your babies are doing while you’re gone!

Taylor

Taylor is a lifelong cat person and grew up with two Siamese kitties, Buzz & Woody. She is an animal lover and experienced pet sitter, and is excited to take care of your cats! She’s happy to join Lakeview Pet Care serving the West Town and Ukrainian Village neighborhoods.

Hana

Hana grew up a total dog person, but that all changed in 2020 when she adopted her two kitties: Cleo, a curious calico, and Mia, an affectionate tortoiseshell. Now a devoted cat mom, Hana is looking forward to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for your cat(s). One of her biggest hobbies is photography, so she’ll be sure to snap lots of cute pics of your fur baby for you!

Megan

Megan grew up with dogs but once she got her beloved tabby, aptly named Kitty, about 15 years ago she's been on team cat ever since! Megan has experience cat sitting for multiple cats as well as providing medication to our furry friends.  Her day job is in the software industry but she loves cat sitting to take a break from the computer and get some one-on-one cat cuddles.  Megan looks forward to caring for your cats as if they were her own.

Leanne

Leanne was seven years old when she got her first cat, a buff beauty she named Peaches, and she has loved cats ever since. Leanne volunteers and fosters for One Tail at a Time and has welcomed over a dozen rescue cats into her home so far. She loves high-energy kittens just as much as lazy lap-cuddlers. Leanne is experienced with administering medications and has a soft spot for kitties who need extra TLC. She believes cats are the best company and she is so excited to make some new kitty friends.

Taylor

Hi! My name is Taylor. I love any and all animals. I grew up with cats, dogs, rabbits, turtles, fish, and an iguana. Growing up with that many animals, I found myself working at a vet & daycare from high school through college! I now am a proud parent to a chonky orange tabby cat (named Remy), a slinky tuxedo cat (named Burt) & a very large horse sized dog (Fern). I fully believe nothing brings more joy in life than being surrounded by animals, which is why I am so excited to be joining Lakeview Pet Care!

Jenny

Jenny is your typical cat enthusiast and is a proud cat mom to 2 adorable black kitties, Anakin and Mona. She has always loved cats, but never had a fur cat baby of her own growing up, until she adopted her black beauties in her late 20's. She's a Logan Square native, and has lived in multiple parts of the city, but Logan Square is where she belongs. When she's not busy taking care of your fur babies and living her best life as a cat sitter, you can find her working on her online business as a web designer/website specialist for small businesses. 

Kei

Hi, my name is Kei! I have always had a cat by my side and right now I have one little kitty named Gato with me! I have taken care of many cats and kittens, all who have had something unique to them. I have taken care of cats with cancer, rambunctious little kitties who need lots of cuddles, and picky cats who run away from strangers as well! I love making music and sewing outfits in my free time as well!

Margot

Margot has had cats her entire life and is currently a cat mom of 7! Boo, Frank (aka Fwank), Louie, Rorie Gilmore, Johnnie, Abbie and Pennie. She volunteers and fosters through The Catcade in Lakeview, but has a history of adopting all of her fosters so she thought cat sitting would be a great way to pet all the cats and keep them in your home. She is an Esthetician in Edgewater, currently lives in West Ridge and has lived in the area for the last 15 years. She has a special place in her heart for any cat that needs a little extra time, love and tenderness and is looking forward to meeting all the cats in Chicago very soon. 

Kathleen

Kathleen has always been an animal-lover. After caretaking for dogs professionally, she fell in love with cats after fostering kittens and cats through local Chicago volunteer organizations. She finds cat behavior fascinating and knows each cat has their unique routines, indicators of emotions, and a special personality that deserves attention & care. Situated in Lakeview/Lincoln Park, animals bring Kathleen tons of happiness, and she can't wait to care for your furry friends!​

Sarah

I am thrilled to be a part of the Lakeview Pet Care team! My friends describe me as an outgoing cat enthusiast and a proud cat mom of a bonded sibling pair, Nala and Phillip! Growing up with cats and volunteering at local animal shelters such as PAWS has always been a passion of mine. I now call Old Town my home, but I am originally from Michigan and enjoy doing anything outdoors such as camping, sailing, and live music events. In addition to cat sitting, I am also an experienced Corporate Event Planner and Content Events professional. I look forward to watching your fur babies and am very excited to be a part of such a compassionate, responsible team!

Daija

Daija has always been connected with cats since she was little. She has two cats of her own back home in Memphis. She is excited to care for other cats while being separated from her own. When she's not busy cat-sitting, you'll find her biking, reading or making photographs. ​

Petra

Petra has experience working in a local cat shelter, assisting with TNR projects, and has become a personal cat-guru amongst friends. Having taken care of cats of every age and every level of craziness, Petra is ready to help you care for your fuzzy friends!

Shea

Shea grew up playing with all the neighborhood cats in her home state of Louisiana because she couldn’t have a cat at home due to her mom’s allergies. She has always loved animals, and used to volunteer rescuing feral cats in New Orleans with her sister! Shea loves all cats, whether they’re playful, sleepy, or shy.

Emily D

Emily is an experienced pet sitter and a longtime cat lover, always prepared with respect and care for your unique furry friend. On a rainy day, Emily can be found curled up with their spoiled cat Dill, and a good book.

April

Hi, I am April! Eighteen years ago,  I adopted  my first kitten named Chloe (who is still doing well today) and I have officially been a cat mom since!   In addition to Chloe, I have Delaney and Ginsburg, both of whom add so much joy, tranquility and silliness in my life! I work in social work, but working with animals helps me maintain a good work/life balance. I feel very honored to spend time with your feline loved ones!

Stephanie

Hi! Thank you for reviewing my profile. I’m Stephanie and I’ve been a lifelong pet lover. I adore animals of all ages, though, I have a soft spot for senior pets. In my history of pet ownership, one of my special relationships has been with a cat that I adopted from the Anti-Cruelty Society at the of age 11. She successfully endured an eye removal due to Melanoma at the age of 18. I appreciate the companionship and unconditional love that pets provide. I find caring for animals to be so rewarding and I look forward to caring for your fur baby!

Kim

Kim has been an animal lover and caregiver since a very young age. They love all animals and cats are at the top of the list. During their free time they are cuddling their bun and caring for their rescued frog, goldfish and lizard. No animal is too small, strange or unlovable for Kim! They look forward to meeting all the different personalities that come with each individual cat. Making sure your cat feels cared for while their family is away is very important to Kim and keeping you updated so you can feel assured your cat is in good hands.

Veronica

Victoria has lived with cats since she was born. She received allergy shots for seven years because she couldn't stand to live a life without them! Her current living situation doesn't allow her to have a fur baby of her own, so she very much looks forward to giving all her love to yours.

Teresa 

Teresa is an animal lover, her love of cats came when she moved into her first condo and adopted 2 cats, Starsky and Hutch. She has owned 3 cats since then. Recently she became a volunteer for Feline Friends fostering and had her first foster fail and adopted Merrill, a two year-old cat. Teresa is excited to be working for Lakeview Pet Care and looking forward to taking care of your cats.

Teddy

Teddy has loved caring for cats for as long as he can remember. While growing up, he lived with and cared for four family cats. In 2020, he became a foster fail and adopted a 2-year-old cat named Stinky. When he’s not spending time with Stinky, he is working towards his Masters at DePaul University, playing piano, or trying to find the best pizza in Chicago. Teddy is reliable and diligent and will do his best to make sure your cat feels comfortable and safe while you are away.

Jamie

Jamie is a lifelong animal lover with a strong affinity for cats. She is fortunate enough to have lived with up to 5 cats at one time. She has a particular soft spot for special needs pets and currently lives with 3 neurologically impaired cats. Through her experience with her own special needs and senior cats, Jamie has gained exposure to giving medications, administering subcutaneous fluids, palpating/expressing bladders, and observing cat behavior for signs of illness. When she is not occupied as a servant to her cats, Jamie works as a physical therapist and enjoys traveling, good movies/TV and spending time outdoors. She looks forward to providing your cats and home with the attention that they deserve so that you can go out of town without worry.

Maisha

Maisha has loved cats from a young age when she met her neighborhood cat, Snowbell. She currently does not have any pets, but often watches her parent's cats, Hoolee and Mishti. When she's not spending time with them she hunts for window cats because they bring her so much joy. Over the years she has taken care of several pets and understands each one is very different- especially when their parents aren't home. She plans to make sure your cats feel safe and happy. Maisha cannot wait to meet your fur babies!

Cullyn

Hey, I'm Cullyn and I'm so excited to be with Lakeview Pet Care! I've always been a cat person and love them to pieces. I grew up with two cats, Nickel and Smudge, in my home state of Pennsylvania and adopted my current cat, Samson, in 2019. I've only ever had cats, so I'm well versed in their nonverbal communication, plays, and slow blinks. I'm looking forward to caring for your little ones as if they were my own!