Cat Sitting Carpinteria

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Sitter Profile Image: Audrey J.
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Audrey J.
$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
3 years of experience
Carpinteria, CA, 93013

“Thank you Audrey! She communicated in a timely manner and was so helpful when I was in a pinch.”

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Heather F.
Sitter Profile Image: Katherine T.
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Katherine T.
$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Carpinteria, CA, 93013

“Katherine is fantastic! Very communicative and I can tell she cares a lot about all of the animals she watches. My cat was upset that I was out of town but she did everything she could to help him be more comfortable. Thank you, Katherine, for taking such great care of my boy!”

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Rachel Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Annette P.
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Annette P.
$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Carpinteria, CA, 93001

“I highly recommend Annette! She accepted my booking request on very short notice, which was a huge help. She took great care of my three cats and was reliable, responsive, and thoughtful, sending me pictures and updates during each visit. It gave me peace of mind knowing my pets were in good hands while I was away. I truly appreciated her help and would gladly book with her again.”

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Olga O.
Sitter Profile Image: Jenna P.
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Jenna P.
$33
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

“Jenna did a great job at our first meet / drop in and was so calm with our shy cats. She was able to help with our older cat’s oral meds and we will definitely hire her again!”

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Grace & Anthony C.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabella B.
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Isabella B.
$33
total per visit
8 years of experience
Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

About: I have been relied on by friends and neighbors to walk, feed, socialize, and love on their pups for the last five years! Experience with dogs began with my own dog on the ranch I grew up at and since have house sat, walked, and done daily check ins for dogs when life gets a bit too busy. I am a full time engineer, starting work at 4am during the week. Depending on my meeting schedule, daily evening and/or afternoon walks are perfect. Every couple of hour check ins generally fit in my schedule too. I am home fairly early in the evenings and can house sit most nights of the week (especially weekends). Whatever your pet’s standard routine is, I will match it! I attempt to not disrupt their daily lifestyle. Their usual sleeping arrangements, meal times, and exercise habits will be as normal.

Sitter Profile Image: Clara A.
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Clara A.
$17
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Montecito, CA, 93108

“Clara is so sweet and communicative. She sends pictures and updates. She’s flexible and happy to make adjustments as needed.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Zaide p.
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Zaide p.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
15 years of experience
Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

About: -Taken care of animals my whole life (cats,dogs,goats,chicken, etc) -Administered medicine/oral injections -Currently 7 cats at home -Experience with dog and cat sitting -Love being active with animals I’m currently a part time student with classes in the mornings usually only 3 days a week. I’m looking to help out during the day, at night, or overnight. I’ve been pet sitting for many years and have been entrusted with the care of many pets. I also have a lot of experience with my own animals and taking care of them.

Sitter Profile Image: solomia p.
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solomia p.
$33
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

About: I’ve been around animals my entire life! I’ve had three dogs (german shepherd, pitbull, lab) and three cats. I have experience with very high energy, fun, loving dogs and it’s never to much.😉 Being around these animals for so long, I’ve gotten experience accommodating diet needs, medicinal needs, even surgery recovery. Any animal you can think of I’ve probably taken care of! I love my babies with everything in me and I’ll love yours just as much! I can wait to meet you and them! I’m available every day of the week! I can accommodate early mornings, late nights, whatever you need! I primarily work my current job in early afternoons but even that is open at times. I am always attentive and alert when taking care of another’s pet. Being that my dogs have gone through multiple surgeries I’ve learned to observe mannerisms to help and accommodate pets as best I can!

Sitter Profile Image: Pearl F.
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Pearl F.
$15
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
5 years of experience
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

“Pearl is awesome! She took such great care of my cats while my husband and I were out of town for two weeks. She was on time, sent helpful updates, and overall provided them with love and care. Would definitely use her again in the future!”

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Samantha S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jasmine L.
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Jasmine L.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
5 years of experience
Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

“Jasmine was great! If and when I ever need another sitter I will reach out to Jasmine.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Chelsi C.
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Chelsi C.
$45
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

“We had a family emergency and had to travel to the east coast after adopting our new puppy. Chelsi checked in on her, played with her and made sure she felt comfortable before leaving. Chelsi was super responsive, sent photos and always made sure to check in. We appreciated her care so much and will def book her again if given the opportunity. Thank you!!”

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Cordelia N.
Sitter Profile Image: Alissa B.
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Alissa B.
$16
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
10 years of experience
Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

“Alissa watched our cat for a little over a week while we were out of town and was so wonderful! She’s very reliable and communicative and gave our cat so much love while we were away. Most importantly, our cat seemed to really like her as well :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Josselyn H.
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Josselyn H.
$16
total per visit
10 years of experience
Ventura, CA, 93001

About: I have hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. My background includes daily walks, feeding, and providing attentive companionship. I’m comfortable handling energetic puppies as well as senior pets who need extra patience and care. I focus on creating a safe, stress-free environment so pets feel secure and happy while their owners are away. I am available to care for your pets on Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday all day. Tuesday and Thursday I am available after 5:30pm. Your pet’s safety and well-being are my top priorities. I provide a clean, calm, and secure environment where pets can feel comfortable and relaxed. I carefully follow all care instructions, keep a close eye on behavior, and maintain a routine that matches what your pet is used to. You can trust that your pet will be treated with the same care and attention I would give my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Julia S.
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Julia S.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

“Julia was great! She was kind and caring to my cute lil cat Pacha, was very communicative, and she followed instructions well! I would definitely book with her again!”

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Adrian M.
Sitter Profile Image: William M.
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William M.
$22
total per visit
5 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I am studying biology at UC Santa Barbara with a goal of pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine. I have adored animals for as long as I can remember, with countless experiences caring for and rescuing cats and dogs. My passion- not only for pet happiness & wellbeing, but also the safety and health of animals, will hopefully make me a perfect match for you and your pet! I am currently a university student with a pretty flexible schedule & long gaps between classes so that I can watch your pets! I do not have many classes Thursday-Friday and am available during weekends for check-ins or overnight visits. I love to get to know your animals, and I enjoy being there to keep them company while you are away! I will always make sure your pet is safe and happy, whether they want to play, run around, cuddle, go on walks, or just hang out.

Sitter Profile Image: Katarina V.
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Katarina V.
$16
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
5 years of experience
Isla Vista, CA, 93117

About: I've loved animals for forever and now that I'm in college miss spending time with them! I've had dogs all my life and have petsit for many family members and friends with all sorts of animals. Back home in Colorado I volunteered for my local animal shelter to walk dogs and contributed over 100 hours of my time in my senior year. I would love to be a part of your furry loved one's life! I am currently a college student at UCSB and work part-time so I have a very flexible schedule throughout the weekdays meaning I can provide care at pretty much any time! I am very detail oriented and carefully follow all instructions for your home and pet, so you don't have anything to worry about when you are away!

Sitter Profile Image: Taressa V.
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Taressa V.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ventura, CA, 93003

“Taressa was great, would hire again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tina L.
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Tina L.
$24
total per visit
20 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: Intuitive and kind. I take care of your pet like they are my own. Good at developing report with even timid or elder pets. Experienced with special diets (including raw) and requests. I take classes online so I study wherever I'm at. Listening to lectures more often than reading them so I can still give attention to pets. I work part time with a flexible schedule. I try to stick to the routine of the pet per the pet's owner. I will coordinate and communicate with the pets vet as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Albert L.
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Albert L.
$16
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Oxnard, CA, 93036

About: Thanks for reading, a little about me, I have a master's degree in social work, a mental health therapist, and passionate pet person. I have been a shelter volunteer in the past. I have also been trusted with pet sitting for others. I also own two corgis myself. Open schedule at this time. Flexible on timeframes and dates. Feel free to message me and we can discuss more. Thank you so much. Take great care. I have experience with pet sitting in others homes, experienced with house sitting for both dog and cat families. Looking to meeting your four legged family member.

Sitter Profile Image: Gretchen M.
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Gretchen M.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
6 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Oxnard, CA, 93035

“We had such a great experience with Gretchen! We were visiting from out of town, and she really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. She was super thorough, very communicative, and just an all-around kind, friendly person. We always felt in the loop and confident everything was being taken care of. It’s such a relief to find someone you can fully trust with your pet, especially when you’re not local. We’ll definitely be using her again!”

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So lucky to have found Mar! She is so kind and reliable. Our kitties bonded with her right away and might prefer her over us now. 😊

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Jamie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ella always takes such good care of our kitties and takes the best pictures! Even through a storm having our trash cans blown away she took care of it without hesitation. She’s the best!

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Brian S.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Carpinteria is $17 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $14 and $22 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 658 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Carpinteria. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Carpinteria. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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