Cat Sitting in Arlington
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1. Simone D.
“Simone was great! She was right on time, did all the little things we asked of her, and most importantly, played a lot with our very energetic pup! She also provided lots of fun pics and videos.”
2. Maria T.
“Maria took wonderful care of my cats. She was very flexible with her availability as I was waiting for a family member to be released from the hospital. I am thankful for her help.”
3. Aimee P.
“WOW! Aimee took such great care of our kitty while we were away. She came for multiple daily visits and sent detailed updates with great photos. She truly went above and beyond our expectations to make sure our cat was well taken care of and I felt so much better knowing Aimee was there for her. I will absolutely be using Aimee for any future travel.”
4. Whitney M.
“Whitney was so helpful and we knew Josie was in great hands while we were away. She was very communicative and we got great updates. Thanks Whitney!!!”
5. Tara F.
“Tara was so sweet and took excellent care of my girl! Penny is a little nervous with new people coming in so it was so wonderful that Tara took the time to warm her up to the idea, first time customer but not last!”
6. Ameera B.
“Extremely well thought out care provided to my pets! Went out of her way to meet me and the cats before the visit and took extra care of each aspect of my pets’ needs. Very kind sitter and will be checking back in :)”
7. Riley C.
“We always trust Riley to take great care of our rabbit! She leaves thorough reviews and he is always very happy and content when we get home.”
8. Iryna K.
“Iryna was an excellent cat sitter! I really appreciated how thorough her updates were and how much care she showed for my cat. Iryna even went above and beyond and offered to water my plants which was amazing! I would absolutely book with her again!”
9. Sreya C.
“Sreya was wonderful. She's a good communicator, is on time, and was great with my noisy, rambunctious crew. Thank you!”
10. Aly S.
“Aly is great! She dropped in to care for my cat for several days during the holidays. She took great care of her during that time, following all the instructions we discussed, and providing thoughtful details and wonderful pictures of the visits. Definitely recommended.”
11. Javkhlan T.
“Jackie was very pleasant to work with, asked questions to cover all the angles to make sure my super senior kitty was taken care of, including about giving her medication which Jackie did with ease. She sent me pictures for each visit and provided thorough notes/summaries, and I could tell she genuinely adores cats and showed that love to Moojie. I will absolutely hire her again!”
12. Shivani K.
“Shivani was fantastic! Very easy to work with and took great care of my cat. Always sent multiple photos in her updates. Would definitely book with her again.”
13. Bianca & Charles L.
“Punctual visits, and great communication. We’re very grateful to Bianca and Charles for taking such great care of our cats on short notice. Thank you!”
14. Melissa S.
“Melissa was very communicative and took great care of Riley! She left a very detailed note and answered all my questions about Riley's behavior during the drop-in. I will definitely be booking with Melissa again.”
15. Michelle O.
“Michelle is truly one of the kindest people I know. She has the ability to connect with anyone and everyone and I have no doubt you’ll feel comfortable with her watching your pets! Michelle is organized, dependable, and responsive, so you will never struggle with any miscommunication or lapse in service. She is very kind with animals and I would confidently have her watch my cats anytime, because I know she would take care of them with as much love as possible.”
16. McKenna D.
“McKenna was amazing with Goose and Roo! We came back to tired, content puppies. McKenna was great with sending regular updates and pictures. We definitely plan to have her watch the dogs again next time we’re out of town!”
17. Claire C.
“Claire was available last minute to help with blue!”
18. Isabella A.
“Isabella is a pet lover and treats them as if they were her own! I'd trust her blindly with my pets any day of the week.”
19. Elly S.
“All animals, especially dogs, can sense Elly’s good soul because they always flock to her with big smiles and ready for cuddles no matter where she goes. Elly is one of the most conscientious, loving, and thoughtful people I know. She will treat your furry baby with all of the kindness, poshness, and attentiveness that she treats her own little prince, Atticus.”
20. Catie N.
“Catie had to make a change to the reservation due to a personal situation but she was super communicative to make sure I had time to find a sitter for the rest of the time and worked to get the key to the person as well. Vinnie loves her and would definitely hire her again when I need someone to watch her.”
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Cat Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Arlington on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $23 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 Mar 2025, there are 3,152 cat sitters in Arlington. 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, 88% of Arlington cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Arlington have an average of 13 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 Arlington.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Arlington 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 3,152 cat sitters in Arlington on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Arlington, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 87% 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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