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“Love Molly.. She is incredibly patient & sweet to our shy Kitty girls. Being new to Chicago, we were completely overwhelmed finding the right fit! We are so glad we found her!”
“Ashley was very accommodating to my schedule to get keys. She sent thorough updates on how my kitty was doing each day with photos and videos. I had no doubts that Ava 🐱 was in good care while I was away, which helps ease worries so much! She was punctual and friendly too!”
“Carli did a great job walking and feeding my dog while I was away and she also sent several videos of her playing with my dog. Extremely easy to contact and I never had to worry!”
“Breanna was amazing! I had to book a sitter last minute and she was so flexible and sweet about it. She sent pics of my cat every day and gave a thorough update. My cat, Clem, seemed so happy to have a friend!! Highly recommend.”
“We love Erin's service and will continue to use her! She is great with our cat and we can tell when come home that she was well taken care of!”
“Yesenia took care of my cats for almost 2 weeks while I was away and each visit provided a detailed note and photos. She also has fast communication which was also appreciated.”
“Sarah did a fantastic job looking after my two senior cats while I was out of town. She was communicative and followed my instructions for feeding and giving meds perfectly. I could relax and enjoy my break knowing that my cats were in good hands while I was away!”
“Michael was easy to work with and it really seems like he enjoys spending time with animals. Any pet would be in good hands with him. Will definitely be in touch with him again!”
“David was awesome, kind, and SO COMMUNICATIVE in caring for our cats Gigi and Soup while we were out of 10. Goes above and beyond in terms of care, mishaps (cats knocking things over and scattering litter… classic!) and does so while making friends with our furry buddies.”
“Molly did drop-in visits for my cat Maizie while I was out of town and she was great! Maizie can be shy and anxious with new people and Molly was very patient with her. Molly was also willing to administer Maizie's daily oral medication (and to build the necessary trust with Maizie to do so), which was very important to me. I also appreciated how communicative Molly was and how quickly she responded to questions I had while I was away. I would definitely recommend Molly for cat-sitting/cat care!”
“Paige was excellent with our kitty! I would recommend her to anyone! She was caring and sent lots of updates!”
“It was a pleasure working with Jason. Jason took great care of our fur baby, sent us lots of pictures and updates every day and even watered our plant for us! I would definitely recommend Jason to anyone looking for a caring and professional cat sitter!”
“Julianne was wonderful with our anxious kitty! She wrote great, detailed reports and gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We never had to worry - we knew our cat Binx was being showed great care.”
“The visit photos showed that my shy cats were happy to play with Kai. And even though it was a last-minute holiday booking, Kai worked around my schedule to promptly get and return my keys. I would definitely welcome her into my home to care for my cats again.”
“Andi is the best! She took such great care of my cat and I felt comfortable that he was in good hands. I came home to a happy and healthy boy. She was also super flexible and helpful with my schedule.”
“Jade was amazing as our house sitter. Prompt, attentive, and very professional. Wouldn't hesitate to have her back to watch over our cat, and would recommend her to anyone. 😊”
“Great cat sitter, took very good care of my cat on short notice. Professional and responsive. I loved the photos and vids I got and there were a bunch!”
“Joz was a great sitter for my cat!!! Super responsive, kind and great with pets. Will definitely book Joz again!”
About: Up until recently I had a large reactive dog. She was my best friend and taught me not only patience, but also taught me so much about dogs. I wfh and am looking to add a little something to my schedule. I would love to give your dog the exercise it needs while you’re at work. I am willing to work with reactive dogs in case by case basis I wfh and have flexibility in my schedule. I am available afternoons and evenings m-f and can work something out on weekends if it was needed. I would take care of your animals at your home based on instructions you give me for you pet. I respect you as an owner and your pet and do not want to give overstep and boundaries
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molly m.
“Love Molly.. She is incredibly patient & sweet to our shy Kitty girls. Being new to Chicago, we were completely overwhelmed finding the right fit! We are so glad we found her!”
Ashley M.
Star Sitter
“Ashley was very accommodating to my schedule to get keys. She sent thorough updates on how my kitty was doing each day with photos and videos. I had no doubts that Ava 🐱 was in good care while I was away, which helps ease worries so much! She was punctual and friendly too!”
Carli S.
“Carli did a great job walking and feeding my dog while I was away and she also sent several videos of her playing with my dog. Extremely easy to contact and I never had to worry!”
Breanna S.
“Breanna was amazing! I had to book a sitter last minute and she was so flexible and sweet about it. She sent pics of my cat every day and gave a thorough update. My cat, Clem, seemed so happy to have a friend!! Highly recommend.”
Erin M.
“We love Erin's service and will continue to use her! She is great with our cat and we can tell when come home that she was well taken care of!”
Yesenia R.Star Sitter
“Yesenia took care of my cats for almost 2 weeks while I was away and each visit provided a detailed note and photos. She also has fast communication which was also appreciated.”
Sarah B.Star Sitter
“Sarah did a fantastic job looking after my two senior cats while I was out of town. She was communicative and followed my instructions for feeding and giving meds perfectly. I could relax and enjoy my break knowing that my cats were in good hands while I was away!”
Michael D.Star Sitter
“Michael was easy to work with and it really seems like he enjoys spending time with animals. Any pet would be in good hands with him. Will definitely be in touch with him again!”
David K.Star Sitter
“David was awesome, kind, and SO COMMUNICATIVE in caring for our cats Gigi and Soup while we were out of 10. Goes above and beyond in terms of care, mishaps (cats knocking things over and scattering litter… classic!) and does so while making friends with our furry buddies.”
Molly G.Star Sitter
“Molly did drop-in visits for my cat Maizie while I was out of town and she was great! Maizie can be shy and anxious with new people and Molly was very patient with her. Molly was also willing to administer Maizie's daily oral medication (and to build the necessary trust with Maizie to do so), which was very important to me. I also appreciated how communicative Molly was and how quickly she responded to questions I had while I was away. I would definitely recommend Molly for cat-sitting/cat care!”
Paige B.
“Paige was excellent with our kitty! I would recommend her to anyone! She was caring and sent lots of updates!”
Jason C.Star Sitter
“It was a pleasure working with Jason. Jason took great care of our fur baby, sent us lots of pictures and updates every day and even watered our plant for us! I would definitely recommend Jason to anyone looking for a caring and professional cat sitter!”
Julianne F.Star Sitter
“Julianne was wonderful with our anxious kitty! She wrote great, detailed reports and gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We never had to worry - we knew our cat Binx was being showed great care.”
Kai H.Star Sitter
“The visit photos showed that my shy cats were happy to play with Kai. And even though it was a last-minute holiday booking, Kai worked around my schedule to promptly get and return my keys. I would definitely welcome her into my home to care for my cats again.”
Andrea K.
“Andi is the best! She took such great care of my cat and I felt comfortable that he was in good hands. I came home to a happy and healthy boy. She was also super flexible and helpful with my schedule.”
Jade T.Star Sitter
“Jade was amazing as our house sitter. Prompt, attentive, and very professional. Wouldn't hesitate to have her back to watch over our cat, and would recommend her to anyone. 😊”
Kristi T.Star Sitter
“Great cat sitter, took very good care of my cat on short notice. Professional and responsive. I loved the photos and vids I got and there were a bunch!”
Jozelin R.
“Joz was a great sitter for my cat!!! Super responsive, kind and great with pets. Will definitely book Joz again!”
Angela E.
About: Up until recently I had a large reactive dog. She was my best friend and taught me not only patience, but also taught me so much about dogs. I wfh and am looking to add a little something to my schedule. I would love to give your dog the exercise it needs while you’re at work. I am willing to work with reactive dogs in case by case basis I wfh and have flexibility in my schedule. I am available afternoons and evenings m-f and can work something out on weekends if it was needed. I would take care of your animals at your home based on instructions you give me for you pet. I respect you as an owner and your pet and do not want to give overstep and boundaries
Lindsey F.
“Trustworthy, showed up on time, and best of all my pets loved her right off the bat!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Chicago on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 2,609 cat sitters in Chicago. 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, 85% of Chicago cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Chicago 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 Chicago.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Chicago 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 2,609 cat sitters in Chicago on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Chicago, 95% 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.
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