Cat Sitting in Berkeley
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Top rated Berkeley cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 cat. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Della was absolutely fantastic. She took care of my cat Adeline while I was away in the UK. She was communicative and quickly arranged a meet and greet before I left town. Adeline is generally quite anxious around strangers but Della was gentle and intuitive and immediately put her at ease. She sent plenty of pictures and updates during each visit and even left home-made scones upon my return! My mind was completely at ease knowing Adeline was under Della’s care. Will certainly be rebooking for my next travels :)”
“William took amazing care of my two kittens! He has a dedicated space where your pets can stay with a purrrfect setup of anything they may need. The pet cameras are a nice addition if you ever want to check in on your fur babies. I would absolutely trust him to take care of them again in the future!”
“Kirsten is absolutely amazing and I will reach out to her whenever I need a cat sitter again. She is extremely attentive, caring, responsible, and willing to go the extra mile. It is also clear she loves animals, which is very important to me when choosing a sitter. Our cat Mira was having litter box problems and Kirsten was open to even bathing the cat on her own! She also provided great communication and pictures throughout the entire process, and always let us know if she had any concerns about Mira's health (Mira is FIV-positive so her immunity is low, making her prone to contracting diseases). Overall, highly recommend!”
“Tammy was an AMAZING catsitter. She created a notes app journal to document her time with my two cats and updated it for me multiple times a day. She included videos, photos, and notes, and it was such a relief to see how happy my cats were with her. I am extremely grateful to have found someone I can fully trust with my cats and in my home. My cats loved her, and I'm excited to hire her for future trips. Thank you so much Tammy!”
“Jessica provided wonderful care for our senior cat Russell! She is very conscientious and trustworthy, and provided a safe, kind, and affectionate home for Russell while we were away. She is easy to communicate with, and sends many photos, videos, and daily detailed updates. I would definitely book with Jessica again, and I highly recommend her!”
“Crystal did an outstanding job taking care of my two spoiled cats while I was away for the holidays. I really appreciated the attentiveness to detail, the excellent communication, and the effort to establish strong rapport with my pets (one of whom is very shy and fearful). Highly recommend Crystal!”
“Amelia took wonderful care of my cat, Elodie. She was very attentive and thoughtful throughout the entire booking. She sent me daily photos and updates, which really gave me peace of mind while I was away. I especially appreciated how carefully she followed the care instructions and asked thoughtful questions whenever she noticed something or wasn’t sure. It showed how much she genuinely cared about Elodie’s wellbeing. Elodie can be a bit shy, but Amelia was patient and gentle with her, and it was clear from the photos that Elodie felt comfortable around her. I’m very grateful for the care and attention she gave. I would absolutely recommend Amelia to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. Thank you again, Amelia!”
“Milo and I loved having Rong as a sitter! She's warm, responsible and clearly cares about connecting with animals. We had a lovely time talking during our walk through and she sent wonderful photos of kitty while I was away. Our home was spotless and well cared for upon return. I'd love to have her back soon!”
About: I’ve had pets my whole life, including dogs and cats. I am well versed to take care of almost any animal, thank you for your time. I have classes during the meaning, so midday to afternoons would work best for me and my schedule. I would be open to discussing very specific times in the morning. I am very respectful of pets and their each individual personalities. I understand that each pet has their own unique differences and that their needs should be respected.
“Pooya is a wonderful and gentle person and we know we can trust him with our cat and house while we travel. Our cat is old and generally very standoffish with everyone but has warmed up to Pooya.”
“Autumn was great with our kitty while we were away for a week and a half. She always sent pictures and communicated any issues with us promptly, and also let us know ahead of time that she would be coming at a different time one day (which was no problem for us). Pippin seemed content and well fed when we returned - I would definitely recommend Autumn to care for your furry friend!”
About: My goal is to provide a stress-free stay-cation for your dog , giving you the peace of mind you need to have a stress-free vacation! When I think of dogs, I think of the lessons that I've learned from them over the years. Lessons in silliness, patience, exuberance, empathy, and unconditional love :] I do have a business partner, a 10 year old retired service dog named Kizmet. He comes with me virtually everywhere and is extremely patient and great with other dogs. He and I work together to make all of our guests feel welcome and safe while their families are away. I grew up with a puppy of my own and in high school, I boarded my friends' dogs. I began dog sitting in college. I am a dog walker and sitter to dogs of all shapes and sizes. I absolutely LOVE my job, and there is rarely a day when I am not excited for work! I am very patient, firm, and kind with everyone I meet, and this extends of course to my canine friends. I have experience walking many dogs at a time, especially off-leash. I always take a hike midday, as well as a couple shorter outings around the neighborhood in the morning and in the evening. I love the dog-friendly trails at the Bulb, Marina, Pt Isable and Tilden Park. I also love to take the dogs swimming when possible! I think its important that dogs get socialization time with other dogs, in addition to physical exercis and mental stimulation. My ultimate goal is to reduce as much anxiety as possible, in order to maximise fun. Kizmet is a black lab/pittie mix who loves smooches, snuggling, and swimming. He gets along with everyone. He also adores kids. As a dog owner myself, I am committed to providing your sweet furbabe with the care I would want Kizmet to have in my absense. In the future, I hope to found my own working dog training center. I know that my pup has helped me so much already, and I would love to provide similar deeply rewarding experiences to others in need. I currently work from home, so I am around and available at all times. Your fur baby will only be alone for up to 3 hours at the most! I have a small fenced yard with plenty of shade. My pup enjoys sunbathing and having spirited exchanges with our squirrel neighbors. Everyone is welcome on the bed and furniture :] I create a safe space for my animal friends by ensuring they have enough personal space, letting them set the pace of interaction, and making sure they feel confident and supported.
“Definitely recommend Lia for folks who have kitties that need a safe space while traveling/away from home. Communication was easy & I appreciated the pictures she sent. Although the stay was very brief, she still got my shy kitty out from hiding to enjoy treats. :) Thanks again!!”
About: I have always been a huge fan of animals, ever since I was a child. My family has had many dogs throughout the years, as well as cats, reptiles, and even fish at a time. I am very social and respectful of both the owners and the pets, and am looking to help however I can. I just graduated university so I have a lot of free time on my hands and am happy to housesit or take care of pets whenever works best for the owners. A proper balance of love, play, and respect. I make sure my pets know they are loved and cared for, and play with them if they want and let them rest if needed. I am happy to take pets on walks or follow certain procedures or training in order to maintain routine for the pets if necessary as well.
About: I’ve owned pugs growing up and a German shepherd for the last 10 years. I’ve dog sat a German shepherd for four years, doing overnight stays and going for walks. I’m a graduate student at UC Berkeley. My weekdays may be hard to schedule but not impossible. I’m very active and would love to take your dog(s) for early morning walks and anytime on the weekend. I have an apartment with a balcony for some outside time. I am in walking distance to multiple parks and green spaces for your pup to run around!
Over 1,667 pet parents in Berkeley have booked cat sitting
Berkeley cat parents share their Rover experiences
Nicole is a top sitter and took excellent care of Princess and Socks. She was super communicative and reliable on short notice, and made sure our cats were well taken care of! Most people cause our cats to be very skittish and flee, they are very loving with her! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area
Emily was a wonderful pet sitter for my two kitties while we were gone for 4 days. They shared updates and pictures of the pets every visit which brought me such joy. You can tell emily really cares about the pets in her care and always wants to do a great job. Would recommend her!!
Yen was very kind and loving with our cat, and he really enjoyed her company. She was attentive to his care and very detail-oriented. We got lots of sweet photos from her visit! Yen was also incredibly accommodating when we had some last-minute changes. I will definitely be booking with her again!! 🐾
Amelia took wonderful care of my cat, Elodie. She was very attentive and thoughtful throughout the entire booking. She sent me daily photos and updates, which really gave me peace of mind while I was away. I especially appreciated how carefully she followed the care instructions and asked thoughtful questions whenever she noticed something or wasn’t sure. It showed how much she genuinely cared about Elodie’s wellbeing. Elodie can be a bit shy, but Amelia was patient and gentle with her, and it was clear from the photos that Elodie felt comfortable around her. I’m very grateful for the care and attention she gave. I would absolutely recommend Amelia to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. Thank you again, Amelia!
Sheralynn was great! She arrived early/on time and followed all the directions to go inside and leave the house. She let me know when she arrived and send updates and pictures throughout her visit with Titus and Max. Max, who has a little nervous energy with even me at times, was fully engaged the whole visit and gave Sheralynn leg rubs when she was leaving. Both cats had a great time! When I got home I could tell they were more relaxed having had a nice engagement and play sesh with Sheralynn. I couldn't be more happy and appreciative. Thank you!
Alienna is fantastic! She feeds my cats three days a week and is incredibly consistent and dependable. She’s always on time, sends photos every visit, and does exactly what I ask. She’s also very flexible and genuinely caring with my pets. I feel completely at ease knowing she’s taking care of them. I couldn’t ask for a better Rover sitter!
Alyna took great care of Almond while we were away for the week. She followed all of our instructions, came by exactly when expected, and spent quality time with her each visit. It gave us real peace of mind knowing Almond was in such good hands. We’d definitely hire Alyna again and would happily recommend her to others!
Richard is a gem. I was nervous about leaving our energetic young cat alone for a week for the first time, but the experience couldn't have been better from start to finish. He asked very thoughtful questions at our meet and greet about our preferences and our cat's needs. He responds quickly, has a relaxed and friendly demeanor, communicates well, and is an attentive caregiver. Our kitty needs to play hard each day to keep her from getting bored and destructive, and we came home to a relaxed and happy cat and an intact house. It was obvious she was well cared for. Highly recommend Richard!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Berkeley is $31
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Sitters in Berkeley average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
Cat Sitting FAQs
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Berkeley on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $31 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 2026, there are 2,948 cat sitters in Berkeley. 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, 83% of Berkeley cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Berkeley 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 Berkeley.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Berkeley 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 2,948 cat sitters in Berkeley on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Berkeley, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 93% 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.
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