Cat Sitting in Alachua
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“Nina was wonderful with our kitties! She took great care of them and gave lots of updates and pics and videos! She even made them some toys! One of our cats has a lot of anxiety, and we never know how he'll do with strangers, but Nina came and met our babies beforehand, and when we got home, there was no anxiety in sight so I know they were well loved and cared for in our absence!!”
“We really appreciated Keriann dropping in to look after our cat while away for 2 weeks. She followed all care instructions and even helped us out by bringing in our mail so our box didn’t get full while we were out of town which was much appreciated. Would definitely use her again!”
“Lori has done a great job of attending to our kitties and our fish! We appreciate the way she arrives consistently on schedule and gives all the creatures some time and attention while we are away. There were also many steps in the process for each animal/fish tank and she followed them all.”
“Laura was amazing with my 3 dogs. I have a great dane and two puppies. This was her first drop in and she did amazing. She paid attention to detail, everything was cleaned prior to me coming home. When I came back home the puppies didn't have any spurs on them which is one of my big issues. I have already booked with her again! Thanks so much!!”
“Madison did a great job taking care of my cat Libby! She is very dependable, trustworthy, kind, and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to help during the hurricane and communicated well. I came home to a happy and healthy cat. Thanks Madison!”
“She treated my baby as if she was hers, thank you much for all the pics and videos. She was well fed, a lot of space for zoomies, got to sunbath and had some friends! Any trip I go on Rong will be my sitter.”
“Sarah did a great job with my cat and her compassion and care were very apparent. And appreciated! It made my trip all the more enjoyable to know my senior cat was in good hands. We’ll definitely be working with Sarah in the future!”
“Took care of our two kitties and did a great job! Communicated with me in a timely manner when needed and made sure the cats were well taken care of. I’ll definitely book with her again!”
“I have two very skittles orange tabbies that tend to not warm up very easily to sitters. Samantha was very patient with them and let them hide u see the bed when they needed to. She sent me lots of updates throughout the week so I could see that my boys were slowly starting to become more relaxed during the course of the week. By the final day they were not hiding at all and back to their normal selves! I was so pleased and relieved! She even vacuumed around their food bowls when she left which I hadn’t even mentioned which was very nice. I will for sure be booking with her again! Not only did she do a wonderful job but my kitties genuinely like her which is as rare as it is special! 💕😄”
“Emily was absolutely wonderful with our 3 cats! She was in constant communication with us, super friendly, and we felt our cats were in very safe and capable hands! We would definitely book her again.”
“Giselle was so kind with our cat and incredibly communicative to ensure she was mixing his medications and food properly! She sent tons of great pictures and updates so we knew how our boy was doing while we were away. She kindly brought in packages and kept the house neat as well, highly recommend her for petsitting and house sitting!”
“Wonderful cat sitter! Gave allergy meds to my special gal and spent time playing with her each day to make sure she was not too mad at me for leaving. Very dependable and professional!”
“Great communication- she answered back very quickly to my request. When I got back Princess seemed very happy and well taken care of! Also Chelsey was able to accommodate some changes in my schedule! Thanks Chelsey warmly, Arthur and Princess”
“Richard is an excellent pet sitter. We had a last minute request and he responded right away to help. He sends great pictures and updates. Truly cares about the animals. We always know our house rabbit and cat are in good hands.”
“Sarah will genuinely take care of your pet. We saw our cats were in a calm and happy place when we returned after an 8-day vacation. Sarah provided a consistent scheduled home visit each day along with a photo of each cat, every day. Sarah followed detailed feeding instructions and kept our home clean with the proper litter management. She played with the cats once all chores were done. Sarah provides a pleasant summary of her visit each day with the accompanying pet photos. She is a reassuring caregiver for our cats. We hope to have Sarah again the next time we need our cats cared for. Thank you again Sarah!!!!”
About: I have gotten great reviews and recommendations from family friends after taking care of their pets. I will give frequent updates and ask question about the pets so that everything goes smoothly. I work part time and am a student-athlete. When i'm not doing homework, I have a lot time on my hands. I have dogs of my own at home and miss them, so I will take care and worry about your pet as if it were my own. They are a priority to daily routine!! I can deescalate any situations and am very good with contacting owners if anything comes up. Their safety and enjoyment matters to me the most, and so if anything seems out of the ordinary I notice right away.
“Susanna took amazing care of my cat and dog while I was away — and she even surprised me with a beautiful drawing of my pet! I got regular updates and adorable photos, and I came home to a clean space and happy animals. Even while feeling under the weather, she still made the effort to check in on them briefly — which was so thoughtful, even though she absolutely deserved to rest. That kind of dedication is rare and so appreciated. If you’re looking for someone reliable, kind, and genuinely caring, Susanna is the one!”
“Laura was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond. I was extremely nervous about leaving my babies for a week and she kept me up to date with notes and photos. I would highly recommend her.”
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Nina T.Star Sitter
“Nina was wonderful with our kitties! She took great care of them and gave lots of updates and pics and videos! She even made them some toys! One of our cats has a lot of anxiety, and we never know how he'll do with strangers, but Nina came and met our babies beforehand, and when we got home, there was no anxiety in sight so I know they were well loved and cared for in our absence!!”
Keriann L.Star Sitter
“We really appreciated Keriann dropping in to look after our cat while away for 2 weeks. She followed all care instructions and even helped us out by bringing in our mail so our box didn’t get full while we were out of town which was much appreciated. Would definitely use her again!”
Lori B.Star Sitter
“Lori has done a great job of attending to our kitties and our fish! We appreciate the way she arrives consistently on schedule and gives all the creatures some time and attention while we are away. There were also many steps in the process for each animal/fish tank and she followed them all.”
Kira A.
“Thank you soo much! Easy to communicate with and very punctual! Will definitely be booking again.”
Laura K.
“Laura was amazing with my 3 dogs. I have a great dane and two puppies. This was her first drop in and she did amazing. She paid attention to detail, everything was cleaned prior to me coming home. When I came back home the puppies didn't have any spurs on them which is one of my big issues. I have already booked with her again! Thanks so much!!”
Madison G.Star Sitter
“Madison did a great job taking care of my cat Libby! She is very dependable, trustworthy, kind, and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to help during the hurricane and communicated well. I came home to a happy and healthy cat. Thanks Madison!”
Kathryn L.Star Sitter
“Kathryn was awesome! Kind and communicative and took great care of my cat while I was away for a week. Would book her again and recommend her to anyone!”
Rong L.Star Sitter
“She treated my baby as if she was hers, thank you much for all the pics and videos. She was well fed, a lot of space for zoomies, got to sunbath and had some friends! Any trip I go on Rong will be my sitter.”
Sarah P.
“Sarah did a great job with my cat and her compassion and care were very apparent. And appreciated! It made my trip all the more enjoyable to know my senior cat was in good hands. We’ll definitely be working with Sarah in the future!”
Hannah K.
“Took care of our two kitties and did a great job! Communicated with me in a timely manner when needed and made sure the cats were well taken care of. I’ll definitely book with her again!”
Samantha P.Star Sitter
“I have two very skittles orange tabbies that tend to not warm up very easily to sitters. Samantha was very patient with them and let them hide u see the bed when they needed to. She sent me lots of updates throughout the week so I could see that my boys were slowly starting to become more relaxed during the course of the week. By the final day they were not hiding at all and back to their normal selves! I was so pleased and relieved! She even vacuumed around their food bowls when she left which I hadn’t even mentioned which was very nice. I will for sure be booking with her again! Not only did she do a wonderful job but my kitties genuinely like her which is as rare as it is special! 💕😄”
Emily A.Star Sitter
“Emily was absolutely wonderful with our 3 cats! She was in constant communication with us, super friendly, and we felt our cats were in very safe and capable hands! We would definitely book her again.”
Giselle L.
“Giselle was so kind with our cat and incredibly communicative to ensure she was mixing his medications and food properly! She sent tons of great pictures and updates so we knew how our boy was doing while we were away. She kindly brought in packages and kept the house neat as well, highly recommend her for petsitting and house sitting!”
Angelica L.
“Wonderful cat sitter! Gave allergy meds to my special gal and spent time playing with her each day to make sure she was not too mad at me for leaving. Very dependable and professional!”
Chelsey B.
“Great communication- she answered back very quickly to my request. When I got back Princess seemed very happy and well taken care of! Also Chelsey was able to accommodate some changes in my schedule! Thanks Chelsey warmly, Arthur and Princess”
Richard Q.
Star Sitter
“Richard is an excellent pet sitter. We had a last minute request and he responded right away to help. He sends great pictures and updates. Truly cares about the animals. We always know our house rabbit and cat are in good hands.”
Sarah B.
“Sarah will genuinely take care of your pet. We saw our cats were in a calm and happy place when we returned after an 8-day vacation. Sarah provided a consistent scheduled home visit each day along with a photo of each cat, every day. Sarah followed detailed feeding instructions and kept our home clean with the proper litter management. She played with the cats once all chores were done. Sarah provides a pleasant summary of her visit each day with the accompanying pet photos. She is a reassuring caregiver for our cats. We hope to have Sarah again the next time we need our cats cared for. Thank you again Sarah!!!!”
Molly E.
“Molly has taken excellent care of my 3 fur babies (pups). She obviously loves animals and takes the time for not only the necessities but also play time and affection. She has been dependable and consistent. She takes care of my friend’s cat too!”
Sussanna G.
“Susanna took amazing care of my cat and dog while I was away — and she even surprised me with a beautiful drawing of my pet! I got regular updates and adorable photos, and I came home to a clean space and happy animals. Even while feeling under the weather, she still made the effort to check in on them briefly — which was so thoughtful, even though she absolutely deserved to rest. That kind of dedication is rare and so appreciated. If you’re looking for someone reliable, kind, and genuinely caring, Susanna is the one!”
Laura M.
“Laura was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond. I was extremely nervous about leaving my babies for a week and she kept me up to date with notes and photos. I would highly recommend her.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Alachua on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 171 cat sitters in Alachua. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Alachua cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Alachua have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Alachua.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Alachua cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 171 cat sitters in Alachua on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Alachua, 98% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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