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Sydney G.

Star Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
449 reviews
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Sydney can care for

Cats

Availability

My service hours generally fall between 10am-4pm, but occasionally will wiggle as early as 9am or as late as 5pm. During holiday bookings (Thanksgiving, etc) these hours may expand as early as 830am and as late at 7pm. I will do my best to honor visits close to your requested time, but cannot promise exact-timed visits due to the nature of scheduling. As a freelance actor and makeup artist, my schedule may occasionally call for visits outside of my service hours, but I will do my best to keep your kitty on a schedule, within 2 hours of the previous days visit!

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About Sydney G.

Communication

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am known amongst my clients for excellent report cards, photos, and videos during the booking. You will always be updated on how our visit went, so you can know if your cats behavior is changing any when you’re away!

Information Sydney G. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know your pets favorite things (favorite petting places, toys, etc), and things they don't like (such as being pet in a certain spot, not liking people with hats/sunglasses on, etc.) All our pets are quirky in their own way, but letting me know these things helps me make my visits the most pleasant for your pet!

A typical day

***My service radius is loosely Irving Park to Peterson, Pulaski to Broadway. If you are within a few streets of these boundaries, I can often accommodate that request, feel free to ask!*** When I am doing drop-ins, I always do my best to follow the routine as laid out. When owners are away, routine can be comforting for our pets. I will always ask about favorite toys/games, and if your pet is up to it, I will try to let them enjoy their favorite activities. This can include things like brushing, cuddling on a certain piece of furniture, playing with a favorite toy...whatever you tell me is their favorite, I am IN!

Location

Chicago, IL

Sydney G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sydney G. 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.

You found your Cat Lady!

Cat care experience

My love for all creatures runs deep...there’s a reason my nickname growing up was “Cat Lady.” Growing up in Ohio, my mother managed a dog daycare that was connected to a vet hospital, and I spent years working there. I also handled many of the cat care duties in the hospital, feeding, administering oral meds, and giving gentle attention to the cats boarding there. Once in Chicago, I worked 5 years at a dog daycare, Unleashed In Evanston, under the ownership of an amazing woman with a Ph.D in animal behavior. I focus my services on Rover for cat sitting drop-ins only! I look forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to your pets, to make sure that they can trust me and have a great experience! MEET AND GREETS: If your booking has 5 or less visits, and you'd like an in-person meet and greet/key exchange, a $10 meet and greet fee will be added to the booking, in the Rover system, to schedule that time. If your booking has 6 or more visits, or you are a repeat client and only need me to come by to pick up a key, this fee will not apply. I offer other options for new cat clients to complete a key exchange and meeting, without a fee. Clients are welcome to utilize a lockbox, and provide me with the code, as well as entry and care instructions. I am also available for digital meet and greets over Zoom or FaceTime, for any length of booking, at no fee to the client! Returning clients: I tend to open my availability 1-3 months at a time. That being said, if you are planning on needing care at a date that I have not opened for availability yet, please feel free to message me. If I am certain I can accommodate, even before I’ve opened my service calendar for those dates, I’m happy to schedule you in. If I’m unsure of those dates, I’ll communicate this and keep you in the loop as soon as I know! I know when I leave my pets, I want someone to keep them company, and give cuddles and care as needed…I’ll do my best to treat your pets, and your home, like they’re my own!

Reviews

Angela P.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 21, 2026
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Sydney is my go-to cat sitter for vacations. She's watched my two kitties several times now for trips from a couple of days to longer than a week. Her communication is always fantastic, which is especially impressive the couple of times I've been out of the country and several time zones away. The most recent trip involved severe thunderstorms. Sydney proactively told all her clients how the weather would change visit timing, and I especially appreciated her diligence in confirming the automatic feeder still had power after the storm. Highly recommended sitter.

Susanna W.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 13, 2026
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Sydney is always thoughtful and caring with our cats!

Kelly P.
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026
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We trust Sydney every time we go away to pet sit for our three cats. She is attentive, professional, and writes the best updates with photos! She takes the time to do little extras like cleaning up litter and messes from the cats, brings up packages, and generally keeps an eye on everything around the house. She makes sure she gets eyes on each of the cats everyday, even if it takes a few extra minutes. It gives us so much peace of mind to know Sydney is taking care of our little family while we are away and would recommend her to anyone!

Mindy S.
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026
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Sydney is the best! She’s been our go to sitter for the past few years and I feel so lucky to have found her. She’s thorough with her check-in’s and always sends us the best updates!

About Sydney G.

Communication

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am known amongst my clients for excellent report cards, photos, and videos during the booking. You will always be updated on how our visit went, so you can know if your cats behavior is changing any when you’re away!

Information Sydney G. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know your pets favorite things (favorite petting places, toys, etc), and things they don't like (such as being pet in a certain spot, not liking people with hats/sunglasses on, etc.) All our pets are quirky in their own way, but letting me know these things helps me make my visits the most pleasant for your pet!

A typical day

***My service radius is loosely Irving Park to Peterson, Pulaski to Broadway. If you are within a few streets of these boundaries, I can often accommodate that request, feel free to ask!*** When I am doing drop-ins, I always do my best to follow the routine as laid out. When owners are away, routine can be comforting for our pets. I will always ask about favorite toys/games, and if your pet is up to it, I will try to let them enjoy their favorite activities. This can include things like brushing, cuddling on a certain piece of furniture, playing with a favorite toy...whatever you tell me is their favorite, I am IN!

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Sydney G.

Star Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
449 reviews