Cat Sitting in Amherst

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia R.
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Olivia R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

I originally booked Olivia for the wrong month and messaged her in a slight panic when I realized the day after leaving town that my cat had no care set up. She very kindly agreed to change the days and visited that same day after work. I can't say how much I appreciated her kind flexibility, and I will certainly ask her to look after my cat again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Devin & Delisa F.
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Devin & Delisa F.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37931

Devin and Delisa are reliable and so good with our dogs. I will be using them again if we need drop in visits in the future!

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Amelia H.
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$18
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4 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37909

About: Love seeing photos of your fur baby on walks, relaxing, snuggling, and playing while on your vacation? I’m the sitter for you! My name is Grace, and I’ve been providing intentional, high-quality overnight pet care to Knoxville pet owners for the past four years off-app. I am excited to expand to dog-walking and other pet care services on Rover! I can provide a comprehensive list of references upon request and have experience with large and small breeds of dogs, as well as indoor cats. I work full-time 4 days a week but can provide lunch time walks if requested. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends can be totally dedicated to your pet! One work from home day a week also provides more flexibility with your pet’s care. I’m experienced with crate-trained and free house roaming dogs and happily follow any rules required in your home. With cats, I am diligent with litter, and with all pets I always ensure adequate food and water to your specifications. I typically leave clients’ homes better than I found them and always clean up after myself as I care for your pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Sawyer R.
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Sawyer R.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

Sawyer was prompt and communicative. Managed to get pictures of both cats on almost every visit, and one likes hiding away. At least one of my girls enjoyed having Sawyer as a sitter! 😅 (the other hides from everyone!!)

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Megan S.
Sitter Profile Image: Meghan F.
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Meghan F.
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$21
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4.9 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

Meghan was so unbelievably sweet and was so good with Posie! She was very patient with her even though she is a wild puppy and kept her entertained while i was gone! I will definitely be hiring her again :)

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Hila B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
27 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

She was so wonderful and took great care of our babies. Glad to know we have someone we can trust to take care of our kitties when we travel.

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Madison C.
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Alexis F.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
21 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37921

Alexis was great with my pups, her having a dangerous breed as well really instilled confidence that she could handle anything.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ysalys K.
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Ysalys K.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

Ysalys is wonderful! My pack of dogs can be a handful and they immediately took to her. She was punctual and took great care of them which really put my mind at ease! I look forward to using her in the future

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Sitter Profile Image: Gage S.
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Gage S.
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$15
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15 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37909

About: Since I was a kid my idol has always been Steve Irwin, and his admiration and respect for all animals, even dressing up as him with my brothers to go out into nature and learn about all different kinds firsthand. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of raising just about every kind of domestic animal excluding cattle and horses. So, whether it lives on land, swims in the sea, or soars through the skies, I’ve got it covered, furry, scaled, or feathered. I’ve house sat and taken care of pets for friends and family, since I was a teenager, of all different mannerisms from ghostly skittish to aggressively friendly, rest assured me and your pet will get along just fine. I’m the one you hear people referring to when they say “They usually aren’t this friendly with strangers.” I currently am only working 3 days out of the week, so Friday through Monday I am mostly free to take care of any pets that need looked after in your absence. I have grown up and raised just about every animal you can think of, from rodents to reptiles, birds, cats, dogs and everything in between apart from large cattle and horses, but I love them all the same. I will do my absolute best to ensure that your pet’s wants and needs are met and their daily routines kept uninterrupted in your stead. I do prefer to be introduced to them and shown around their environment prior to taking full care of them so that I may take notes, learn about them, and have a chance to make friends with them before they are left in my care, so that I may ensure they don’t even notice you’re gone. Care for your pets would include ensuring they have access to clean fresh water, food eaten/made available, litterboxes emptied/taken to the bathroom, any medications given, and that ample playtime/pets given for their much needed exercise.

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Veronica R.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
42 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

She was very communicative and I loved her descriptions about her interactions with my cats! Even though the booking was for a couple of visits, my shy cat got closer to her and they played together! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara G.
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Sara G.
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$19
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4.9 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37921

Sara is fantastic. She takes the time to Communicate and follows instructions succinctly. My cat warmed up to her quickly and she sends amazing pictures of their time together

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Sitter Profile Image: Daniela R.
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Daniela R.
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$15
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5 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37921

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for the past few eyes and I know how important it is to find someone you can truly trust with your pets. I have been in your shoes trying to find the right person, too! I regularly pet sit for friends & family and genuinely love spending time with animals. Since I work from home, I have a flexible schedule and can easily swing by to give your pets plenty of attention, care, and company while you’re away! I currently work from home so I can swing by early in the mornings or late afternoon to hang out with your pet or go on walks. Or, swing by mid afternoon. I am usually open most weekends. When caring for pets in a clients home, I do my best to keep their routine as normal and stress-free as possible. I will also make to keep the home tidy and provide as many updates/pictures as you would like!

Sitter Profile Image: Lauretta W.
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Lauretta W.
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$26
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4.7 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
18 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37909

About: I've been taking care of animals for 16yrs.I love animals , I love to make sure they are properly taken care of .I have 8 pets that Im taking care of .I have a rabbit ,Ferret 3dogs and 4cats I promise you your pets will be well taken care of. I take care of animels all day.I have a lot of time im a stay at home care taker. And i always make sure my animals are properly taken care of. I have a fenced yard. My bulldog chica likes the back yard so she stays out most of the day. My dog precious likes the house they are free feed.

Sitter Profile Image: Crystal K.
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Crystal K.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37916

Crystal was so great! She took care of my senior and handicap dogs so well and I knew they were receiving such great love and care. I really appreciated the pictures she sent every visit. I will keep those forever.

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Sitter Profile Image: Miranda W.
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Miranda W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37919

About: I have experience with all animals, I am certified for freshwater tank maintenance & have several reptiles. I also have 2 senior dogs, a Pomeranian and a cattle dog. I am dedicated to pet safety & health, my position of store manager at Pet Supermarket has given me education on food allergies & things such as dog socialization. My priority is top tier pet care & customer service. I make my work schedule so I can work in nearly anything with notice! I can also use my off days for fun trips out with pets if given permission. I prefer clients homes as mine is quite small. I understand the importance of your pets having a safe space & having familiarity when their family isn’t around. I respect owners who keep cameras in their home for pet services & have no opposition to that, as I prefer it. If I care for pets at my home I prefer small breeds under 10 pounds that are potty trained & spayed/neutered. My speciality in reptiles and fish makes it even easier for clients because I will only require minimum care needs like feeding dates.

Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie B.
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Mackenzie B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
24 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37923

Mackenzie is wonderful! She took photos of my cats so I could see they were eating...not really an issue, but you know.... She also watered plants and brought in the mail...and during a rainstorm she checked for a leak (older home here) and then txted back and forth to sort out where to find a bucket to catch drips until I got home. I whole- heartedly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah D.
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Hannah D.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37923

About: I’ve been caring for animals since I was 10 years old and have experience with a wide variety of breeds, sizes, and personalities. With over 10 years of dog sitting experience, I’m confident caring for dogs of all breeds and temperaments. I’ve owned both a 90+ lb English Bulldog and a 10 lb Chihuahua–Toy Poodle mix, so I’m very comfortable with all sizes and energy levels. I’m also experienced in following routines and administering medications, such as giving pills with food. I also grew up in a family of cat lovers and have always had cats in my life. I’ve cared for cats at all life stages, including raising a kitten who lived to be 20 years old. Currently, I have two kittens, Opie and Charlie (a Russian Blue and a Ragdoll mix), so I’m very familiar with kitten care, feeding routines, and different personalities. I truly treat every pet like they’re my own and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I work full time at Publix but with two weeks notice I can be pretty flexible. On days I do work I have an hour break so I can always stop in on my break for a potty break. It is always best to ask me because with proper notice i am very flexible. I live in an apartment complex with a rule of no over night pet visitors, so I will have to watch your pets at your house. But I have always lived in a neighborhood or close to a park where I could walk my dogs. My pets have a very set feeding schedule that they stick to very close so I am good with a feeding schedule. I have also owned pets with diet needs so I am used to needing dietary restrictions or accommodation.

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Elisea "Elle" D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37931

Elle took wonderful care of our cat Marbles while we were away! She provided great photos and updates and gave us peace of mind that our fur baby was while taken care of while we were away.

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Elizabeth C.
Sitter Profile Image: Brooke S.
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Brooke S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
223 reviews
80 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Beaumont, Knoxville, TN, 37921

Brooke couldn’t have been better about keeping me updated about my cats. I really appreciated all the pictures she sent and letting me know how they were doing each day. So lucky to have someone like her caring for the cats!

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabella I.
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Isabella I.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Knoxville, TN, 37922

Isabella is fantastic with our sweet old girl!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Devin did a fantastic job of taking care of our animals! We definitely recommend him for your pet needs & hope to use him again.

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Lindsey D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica did a great job taking care of our two cats. Communication was excellent. She provided an update and many pictures with each visit. We highly recommend her. Our cats immediately felt comfortable and trusted her.

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Monica M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sawyer was wonderful!! This was the first time we left Walter for this long. We were away 8 days. Sawyer contacted us every day and sent photos of Walter every day. It was so reassuring to see that Walter was doing great and really helped our whole family relax on our vacation. Thank You so much Sawyer!!!

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Diana F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ally and Tyler took great care of our crew while we were out of town. Lots of love and care. We really appreciate the photos and messages while we were gone. It took stress off us knowing they were in good hands. We will definitely book them again.

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Jamie S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meghan was wonderful and carried out his feeding instructions with no issues. Also got some of the best photos of Augustus I've ever had.

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Helena J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mackenzie was wonderful! She sent plenty of photos of our babies while we traveled to alleviate worries. She kept them fed, watered, and loved on.

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Krista H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was very punctual, followed all directions perfectly, and kept me updated the whole time. My cat was well-cared for and happy when we returned. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and communicative sitter. I will definitely book again!

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Megan S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bailey is a wonderful cat sitter who took great care of our fur baby. Communication was quick and easy too! We hope to get to use her services again in the future.

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chasity b.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia took great care of our two cats,she fed them regularly,changed their water and sent photo updates. Julia is very respectful of our property and has a kind personality. We highly recommend her!

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Rumyana P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Holly is amazing with my babies! They love when she drop ins with them and honestly I know I have nothing to worry about because Holly is absolutely amazing!

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Debbie C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca did a great job watching both our cats! They seemed very happy when we got back. She gave them wet food, cat nip, pets, and play time as an added bonus which I’m sure they were grateful for. We will definitely use her again!😊

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Jaimee & Taylor D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for my two girls while I was away overseas! From the start, Hayley was kind, professional, and clearly experienced with cats. She sent me daily updates and photos, which helped me relax knowing my girls were happy, well-fed, and getting plenty of love. When I came home, everything was spotless—food bowls clean, litter boxes fresh, and two very content kitties waiting to greet me. It was clear they’d been well cared for and comfortable the entire time. I’ll absolutely be booking with her again the next time I travel. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, loving cat sitter!

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Christina A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaylah did a great job! She’s reasonably priced and took good care of my cats. I would absolutely book her again. She sends lots of pictures and updates which I love. Very good communicator.

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Andrea M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

sally is so amazing!! she is our go to sitter for our cat when we go out of town! she goes above and beyond to care for our cat!!

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Victoria C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Good communication and all my pets seemed to be happy and in fine shape when we got home. I would definitely recommend Kameron and will use her in the future.

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Carol B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great job! Stayed in touch the entire time, sent videos and even bought the ladies a catnip toy to enjoy whole i was gone! Will definitely use these services in the future.

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Steven M.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Amherst on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 332 cat sitters in Amherst. 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, 91% of Amherst cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Amherst have an average of 16 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Amherst.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Amherst 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 332 cat sitters in Amherst on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Amherst, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 99% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.

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