Cat Sitting in Arlington Heights
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“She was truly an ideal cat sitter, attentive, reliable, and genuinely caring. My cat is usually very skittish, so I was amazed that by the last visit she came out, let herself be petted, and even played. The photos were wonderful and very reassuring. She also went above and beyond with a few extra things I asked for. I couldn’t have had a better experience. I’d absolutely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring!”

“Isla our cat was well taken care by Carl who asked good questions prior to our trip. She didn’t even complain much when we returned which is typical for her so I suspect she enjoyed his company during visits.”

“Emily was fantastic! She took the time to understand our cat’s needs, medication included. She provided us a daily update along with pictures which eased any worries we had about leaving our fur baby. We will certainly look to use Emily again in the future.”

“Emily is an amazing sitter and was very communicative about my babies this past weekend. I couldn’t be more grateful that she was available (at the last minute might I add) and my cats loved her so much. I am 1000% asking her to watch over them in the future!”

“Liz did a great job making sure all my babies felt comfortable. One of my girls needs a pill in the AM and sometimes she plays hard to get. Liz waited her out and made sure she felt comfortable and was able to get her without chasing to give her the pill. She also arrived to puke and cleaned it up and helped with my bearded dragon! She went above and beyond the 30 min visit. Thanks so much!”

“Erica was wonderful again with the care of my pets. I have her booked for multiple stays in the future and have recommended her to others. Thank you Erica for your kind and compassionate visits.”

“Christina is a fabulous pet sitter! She is trustworthy, reliable, professional, and loving. She sends great photos and leaves comprehensive notes. Look no further!”

“Tina was amazing with our very shy cat! She was the first cat sitter we’ve had who was able to get her out of hiding during visits, and she spent lots of time making sure our cat was comfortable with her. Tina also sent lots of photo and text updates, which was so appreciated. Can’t recommend her enough!”

“Kayla was very responsive to communications and great with our cats. She was very thoughtful and resourceful when we extended her drop in services last minute. We are definitely going to be repeat customer!”

“Wendy is wonderful! When I forgot to give my other pet sitter a key to the front door’s bottom lock, she was a huge help in making sure the issue got sorted. Even though I told her she could leave after feeding and scooping litter for my very shy cat, Wendy would still stay and listen to music for the full half-hour visit so Tawny wouldn’t feel as alone. So professional and so nice! Highly recommend her.”

“Emily was great - she made sure to text me updates about my cat, always responded quickly, and sent pictures. She let him get comfortable at his own pace, and was very understanding with me and my nerves, as I’ve never used a pet sitter before.”

“Laura is absolutely AMAZING!! She gave me such detailed notes and a ton of videos and photos of my kitties that I didn't feel far away from them! I'm rebooting her next time, I'm out of town! THANK YOU, LAURA!!”

About: I have always had pets growing up, and I was the person in the house that was primarily taking care of them, even at a young age. I have experience working with all different kinds of animals, and l will make sure to learn how to best take care of yours! I volunteer at the local Humane Society, so I have worked with animals of all types and stages of life. I will meet your pet where they are, and work with them to make them feel the most loved and cared for. I work full-time, but I work from home, so I mostly prefer evenings but can adjust for a specific situation. I can do a few appointments at lunch time, and am completely free after 3pm most days! I am free any time on weekends! Every animal is unique in where they are and what they need. I see each pet as an individual with their own story that I love to learn. For each client, I will take the time to research and learn what is best for the specific pet, and cater my service to them specifically, whether that be extra playtime, taking it slow, or long cuddles. Your pet is your family, and I will treat them like mine.
“Lauren took great care of my two kitties and bearded dragon while I was away on a ten day vacation. She’s extremely personable and intuitive, and I am so glad to have found her! I don’t worry about the animals at all while I’m gone, and it’s a relief.”

“Dar took great care of our cats while we were gone. She was easy to get in touch with, fast at responding to our messages, and reliable. We will definitely keep her in mind for the next time we need pet care.”

About: I’ve grown up with dogs my whole life and I’m missing my pup since I’ve moved to the city. Let me be your guy to take care of yours while you’re away. I truly enjoy being around animals more than people so you know I won’t leave them alone for too long I work from home three days a week that I can be flexible with to make it work best for you and your little pup I have a fenced in yard with plenty of room to run around and also a few parks nearby to spend an afternoon with other dogs. There’s also an animal clinic around the corner from me in case of an emergency

About: Currently, I have two cats. I've had a dog, but before that, I primarily had birds (parakeets), lizards (bearded dragons) and frogs (mostly bull frogs). I cat-sit on occassion for a friend and sibling. I also raise Monarch caterpillars in the summer and release the adults. I work full time outside the home but am home in the summer (teacher). I am available weekends and weekday evenings, with sufficient notice of weekday needs. I am usually available Friday evening through Sunday evening. I am looking to do drop-in pet care and dog boarding. I could board a small pet that resides in an enclosure in my home or a dog (or two dogs from the same household). Both my cats are comfortable with dogs but tend to keep to themselves. I have 2 children and 2 cats at home. It’s a one floor house. The yard is nice and big. I don’t have a fence but I do have a longer leash so the dogs can run a bit.
“Morgan was very responsive and took such great care of our kittens. This was my first time leaving them for an extended period of time but she went above and beyond to make sure that they were well taken care of- and she sent a bunch of cute pictures of them each day as well. I would definitely recommend her to a family member or friend. Thanks again!”


“Shawna was great! She was very communicative with us during her visits. She was very concerned about out kitties needs while we were on vacation. She made sure to play with them during her visits. If you are looking for a sitter she is it! You will be happy and your kitties will be too.”

Over 285 pet parents in Arlington Heights have booked cat sitting
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Wendy is wonderful! When I forgot to give my other pet sitter a key to the front door’s bottom lock, she was a huge help in making sure the issue got sorted. Even though I told her she could leave after feeding and scooping litter for my very shy cat, Wendy would still stay and listen to music for the full half-hour visit so Tawny wouldn’t feel as alone. So professional and so nice! Highly recommend her.

Alexis is great! She was very communicative and went above and beyond for my two cats. They clearly adored her as one of my cats is quite shy and usually hides with new people. But he was comfortable with Alexis and came out for her visits. I will definitely book with Alexis again.

She was truly an ideal cat sitter, attentive, reliable, and genuinely caring. My cat is usually very skittish, so I was amazed that by the last visit she came out, let herself be petted, and even played. The photos were wonderful and very reassuring. She also went above and beyond with a few extra things I asked for. I couldn’t have had a better experience. I’d absolutely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring!

Alana was great. She completely understood and respected my cat's needs, was highly communicative, flexible, and responsible. My cats can be very shy, and she had a good balance of being present and friendly while also giving them the space she could tell they needed. Came home to happy cats, so I couldn't be happier. I would definitely book with Alana again!

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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Arlington Heights is $22
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Sitters in Arlington Heights average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
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 Heights on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $22 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 Jan 2026, there are 3,003 cat sitters in Arlington Heights. 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, 86% of Arlington Heights cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Arlington Heights have an average of 14 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 Heights.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Arlington Heights 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 3,003 cat sitters in Arlington Heights on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Arlington Heights, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.









