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Malika K.

Star Sitter

Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
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Services

Malika can host

Cats
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work 2-5 days from office currently, and when I leave the house, I can turn on a Cat tv channel or some music on YT. And in the evening I always play and spend extra time with my cat clients to keep them entertained.

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About Malika K.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Safety, trust & environment

Usually when cats stay with me I give them a lot of space, they can jump and play everywhere in my 2 bd apartment , but if you have specific restrictions I could adjust the environment. If your cats like to be pet and you provide me with instruction, I would love to pet them when needed. If they like to sit back and just watch from distance thats great too!Only love and respect 😍

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Malika K. would like to know about your pet

For me most important aspect is pet friendliness and some level of understanding, as well as respect. I like to know about any bad habits the pet might have like door dashing, table jumping, litter box issues, anxious eating, etc. Bad habits don’t scare me but I just want to be prepared.

A typical day

As for cats I like to play around with them using a toy wand with feathers. Sometimes I turn on the TV with a cursor video and watch how cats try to chase it 😆 Please feel free to share more details on your pet’s preferences and I will follow accordingly.

Location

Chicago, IL

Malika K.'s Neighborhood

Malika K. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

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Cat care experience

I work very hard to build trust with kitties because they are very sensitive animals. They are free to roam around my apartment, go crazy with the zoomies at night and meow as much as they need. All cats are different, so I use personalized approach for each client. Some are independent and want to be left alone, some need extra attention, some are moody, but whatever the case is all of my clients are precious 😻

Reviews

Camille P.
Boarding • Aug 13, 2026
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Malika was an incredible sitter while I was away on an international trip. This is my second time booking her and she is the only person I could trust to watch my cat! She was incredibly attentive and even kept tabs on how often my cat was using the litter box. I received a lot videos and pictures during my trip which was very kind. She also was very responsive at all the different times of day despite me being in a different time zone. I am very grateful to her for her amazing service!

Mai N.
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026
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Malika is the best. My cat, Bean, loves her and enjoys his time with her. She gives the best care to my cat and gives me the cutest updates. Would absolutely recommend her and definitely would send my cat to her when I’m out of town.

Senem H.
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026
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Malika took great care of my cat for a month. She sent me daily updates, pictures, videos. My cat was not only cared for but loved dearly.

Danna G.
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026
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My family and I are so grateful to find Malika!! She was amazing with our cat. He is a crazy boy, part dog and part raccoon with a little fish thrown in. He gets into everything and eats anything, also loves to play in water. So he is quite the handful. I am always so worried to leave him with anyone because he is not like most cats. Malika was better than anyone I could ask for! She was very attentive, kept to his raw diet feedings 4 times a day, made sure he did not get into anything and gave our young boy lots of playtime. I could tell by all the pictures and videos that after a day he felt right at home! Malika is a cat whisperer!! Hands down the BEST! Perfect communication and you can easily tell she loves cats and taking care of them. Will definitely be booking again for all our trips!! Cannot recommend her enough. 💕

About Malika K.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Safety, trust & environment

Usually when cats stay with me I give them a lot of space, they can jump and play everywhere in my 2 bd apartment , but if you have specific restrictions I could adjust the environment. If your cats like to be pet and you provide me with instruction, I would love to pet them when needed. If they like to sit back and just watch from distance thats great too!Only love and respect 😍

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Malika K. would like to know about your pet

For me most important aspect is pet friendliness and some level of understanding, as well as respect. I like to know about any bad habits the pet might have like door dashing, table jumping, litter box issues, anxious eating, etc. Bad habits don’t scare me but I just want to be prepared.

A typical day

As for cats I like to play around with them using a toy wand with feathers. Sometimes I turn on the TV with a cursor video and watch how cats try to chase it 😆 Please feel free to share more details on your pet’s preferences and I will follow accordingly.

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Malika K.

Star Sitter

Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews