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Kayla D.

Uptown, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews
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Services

Kayla can care for

Cats

Availability

I work remotely, have flexible hours, and can hang out with your little one all day or whatever your needs are! If you would like me to stay with them during the work week, I would need access to your Wi-Fi.

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About Kayla D.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Safety, trust & environment

I treat each and every animal I encounter with kindness and respect. If your little one is wary of me, I’ll earn their trust by respecting their space and by slowly introducing myself and by buttering them up with any treats! By the time you’re back, your baby and I will be the best of friends. As well, please let me know if there are any spots your little one likes to hide in and their temperament. I want to be respectful of their space. Your baby is my baby!

Information Kayla D. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know any major dislikes/triggers or positives/loves your baby has. I want to be as respectful to the little one as I can!

A typical day

I like to try and get to know the lil baby before I try and pet them. I usually try and find them (unless owner specifies not to), speak to them and let them know who I am! I know how scary a new person can be as a cat owner!

Location

Chicago, IL

Kayla D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

You can call me Katla

Cat care experience

I have two 5-year old rambunctious sibling/littermate-bonded kits who test me daily with their wild antics. They get into tons of trouble and def keep me on my toes. Bean and Mapo have figured out how to open doors and cabinets together! One uses their head/paws to open the door and other uses their body to push it open. I’ve had to childlock all cabinets because of them! I absolutely love getting to know each individual kit and will do whatever their tiny heart desires. If they want to chill/hang out, we’ll do just that; if they’re super playful and full of energy, I’ll help them get their zoomies out! Regardless of whatever energy they exude with me, I’ll make sure to match it! FYI - if a kit is super playful, be sure to expect tons of (usually candid) pics! One of my kits (Mapo) is fully toothless and endured a lot of pain and hand feeding before his surgery. Currently, he’s taking liquid medication 1x/day. I can easily administer liquids, pills and inhalers gently, but firmly and with plenty of treats and scritches, of course! :) Whenever I meet a new baby, I make sure they feel safe around me by explaining who I am, why I’m there and what I would be doing. I always make sure to give your baby the space and time to get used to a new person because a random person who knows your name/is in your home is definitely scary!!! If a kit isn’t the friendliest/is shy, I’ll make sure to help them feel safe by moving quietly/gently and to allow them to come up to me, if they want! I never test boundaries with kits and will usually stay in the room or near the door frame reading to them or speaking aloud to them in a calm voice.

Reviews

Allison T.
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026
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Kayla was great! Very good communication and patient with our shy kitty. We will definitely be hanging with Kayla again :)

Nicholas F.
Drop-In Visits • May 06, 2026
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Kayla was amazing! She did an awesome job at providing updates and photos while I was away on a trip. All of my anxiety went away when I saw the level of care Kayla was providing for my cats. She definitely went above and beyond and I would definitely rebook again!

Michael H.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2026
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Kayla did a fabulous job watching my cat, as usual! I always know my baby is getting as much love and care as possible while I'm away.

Sammi P.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2026
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Kayla was amazing! Her notes and pictures were so detailed. It was comforting knowing she was taking such great care of our cats and it was obvious they were having fun in the pics. She really goes above and beyond. Would highly recommend!

About Kayla D.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Safety, trust & environment

I treat each and every animal I encounter with kindness and respect. If your little one is wary of me, I’ll earn their trust by respecting their space and by slowly introducing myself and by buttering them up with any treats! By the time you’re back, your baby and I will be the best of friends. As well, please let me know if there are any spots your little one likes to hide in and their temperament. I want to be respectful of their space. Your baby is my baby!

Information Kayla D. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know any major dislikes/triggers or positives/loves your baby has. I want to be as respectful to the little one as I can!

A typical day

I like to try and get to know the lil baby before I try and pet them. I usually try and find them (unless owner specifies not to), speak to them and let them know who I am! I know how scary a new person can be as a cat owner!

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Kayla D.

Uptown, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews