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“Ashley took great care of my very clingy cat! It was so sweet to see pictures of him getting the attention he requires while I was out of town. Ashley was super communicative and very easy to work with! Thanks Ashley!”
“Molly is great with our boys! They’ve warmed up to her so quickly! She sends the cutest pics and always leaves a note for us when we come back. Highly recommend her for your fur babies!”
“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!”
“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.”
“Michelle took such wonderful care of my cats! She’s incredibly nice and attentive. She provides excellent visit reports with the cutest pictures to let me see how they were doing which made me feel better about being away.”
“Erin was very kind + friendly and I felt great leaving the care of my cats in her hands for a short family vacation. She sent photos + an update of each visit and was even willing to come an extra visit when our flight was delayed (car trouble ruled that out but the thought was there). Will definitely look to book her again when needed!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Cats Loved Simiao — So Did We! Simiao was absolutely fantastic! She took amazing care of our three cats — Molly, Zukie, and Ruzzi — while we were away. From the start, her communication was excellent. She kept us updated daily with messages and sent tons of adorable pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Not only were our cats clearly happy and well-cared for, but the house was also spotless when we returned. Simiao went above and beyond in every way — we feel so lucky to have found her. Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and detail-oriented pet sitter!”
“David watched our cat Violet while we were away for a week. He’s very dependable and did a great job taking care of her and giving her medications. Will book again next time we’re out of town!”
“Sarah is professional, caring, and communicative and gave regular updates which I really appreciated. My cat was totally relaxed when I got home. Sarah is my new go to cat sitter!”
“Yesenia did an excellent job as a pet sitter during the three-week period. She dedicated 30 minutes each day to thoroughly care for the cats, ensuring they were well-fed, had fresh water, and their litter was clean. Yesenia also handled hairball cleanups. Her daily photo updates were a delightful and reassuring touch. She was consistently prompt in responding to any queries, demonstrating great reliability and communication skills.”
“Mariam did a fantastic job watching our cat! She was very communicative and professional; she updated us after every visit and sent lots of pictures. 10/10 would recommend and will be using her services again!!”
“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 is the best! From the time she came over to meet my cat to every update, it was clear she cares deeply about taking care of him and giving him lots of love. I was worried about going away for so long, but knowing he was so well cared for by Julianne me feel at ease. She took the best pictures and I loved the updates I got from her! She communicates well and goes above and beyond!”
“Jade was quick to respond to my request for sitting and overall had great communication and detailed check-ins. My very shy and hesitant kitty loved her too. Overall a great experience and will be booking 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.”
About: I have roughly five years experience taking care of others’ dogs on a regular basis. I always thought I was a cat person but as it turned out… I am a dog person, too! I have experience mainly with adult and senior dogs, both big and small. I am an expert at hiding meds in a yummy snack or spoon of peanut butter. I am dependable and stick to your pets schedule and needs! I’ve won and lost many a tug of war in my day… I am currently between jobs & studying for an insurance license - so I have an open schedule with which to care for your fur babies! I am very thorough and attentive so I will make sure to fulfill any requests you have and needs your furry friends may have. I always make sure that pets in my care have fresh water and their scheduled food, as well as comfort toys and treats. I make sure to study medication regimens thoroughly, so I can keep your pets in optimal health and spirits. I establish trust through consistency in action (that includes treats!). I am concerned with making sure your pets feel safe in my care, first and foremost. I think the only way I can be a fun caretaker for your pets is to establish that feeling of trust and safety.
“Margo is GREAT!!! She has cared for my cats twice now, and each time I came home to exceptionally chilled out and happy cats---I could tell they were happy and in wonderful hands. Margo was very accessible, easy to work with, very well organized, and sent me amazing shots of my happy cats from her visits. I can't recommend her enough. Margo the cat whisperer!!!”
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Ashley M.
Star Sitter
“Ashley took great care of my very clingy cat! It was so sweet to see pictures of him getting the attention he requires while I was out of town. Ashley was super communicative and very easy to work with! Thanks Ashley!”
molly m.
“Molly is great with our boys! They’ve warmed up to her so quickly! She sends the cutest pics and always leaves a note for us when we come back. Highly recommend her for your fur babies!”
Paige B.
“Paige was excellent with our kitty! I would recommend her to anyone! She was caring and sent lots of updates!”
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!”
Breanna S.Star Sitter
“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.”
Michelle B.
“Michelle took such wonderful care of my cats! She’s incredibly nice and attentive. She provides excellent visit reports with the cutest pictures to let me see how they were doing which made me feel better about being away.”
Erin M.
“Erin was very kind + friendly and I felt great leaving the care of my cats in her hands for a short family vacation. She sent photos + an update of each visit and was even willing to come an extra visit when our flight was delayed (car trouble ruled that out but the thought was there). Will definitely look to book her again when needed!”
Simiao L.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Cats Loved Simiao — So Did We! Simiao was absolutely fantastic! She took amazing care of our three cats — Molly, Zukie, and Ruzzi — while we were away. From the start, her communication was excellent. She kept us updated daily with messages and sent tons of adorable pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Not only were our cats clearly happy and well-cared for, but the house was also spotless when we returned. Simiao went above and beyond in every way — we feel so lucky to have found her. Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and detail-oriented pet sitter!”
David K.Star Sitter
“David watched our cat Violet while we were away for a week. He’s very dependable and did a great job taking care of her and giving her medications. Will book again next time we’re out of town!”
Sarah B.Star Sitter
“Sarah is professional, caring, and communicative and gave regular updates which I really appreciated. My cat was totally relaxed when I got home. Sarah is my new go to cat sitter!”
Yesenia R.Star Sitter
“Yesenia did an excellent job as a pet sitter during the three-week period. She dedicated 30 minutes each day to thoroughly care for the cats, ensuring they were well-fed, had fresh water, and their litter was clean. Yesenia also handled hairball cleanups. Her daily photo updates were a delightful and reassuring touch. She was consistently prompt in responding to any queries, demonstrating great reliability and communication skills.”
Mariam A.Star Sitter
“Mariam did a fantastic job watching our cat! She was very communicative and professional; she updated us after every visit and sent lots of pictures. 10/10 would recommend and will be using her services again!!”
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 is the best! From the time she came over to meet my cat to every update, it was clear she cares deeply about taking care of him and giving him lots of love. I was worried about going away for so long, but knowing he was so well cared for by Julianne me feel at ease. She took the best pictures and I loved the updates I got from her! She communicates well and goes above and beyond!”
Carli S.Star Sitter
“Carli took great care of my cat, Simon.”
Jade T.Star Sitter
“Jade was quick to respond to my request for sitting and overall had great communication and detailed check-ins. My very shy and hesitant kitty loved her too. Overall a great experience and will be booking 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.”
Lindsey F.
“Trustworthy, showed up on time, and best of all my pets loved her right off the bat!”
Mairead M.
“I completely vouch for Mairead. Something really important for me when looking for someone to watch my pet, is not only ensuring that they will take care of them (walk and feed them) but give them the love and attention that I would, and that is something I know Mairead does and cares about. Mairead is extremely responsible, and I know my furry baby is loved for and looked after when she is with her. Pets love Mairead and she sure loves them. Can't recommend Mairead enough!”
Margo K.
“Margo is GREAT!!! She has cared for my cats twice now, and each time I came home to exceptionally chilled out and happy cats---I could tell they were happy and in wonderful hands. Margo was very accessible, easy to work with, very well organized, and sent me amazing shots of my happy cats from her visits. I can't recommend her enough. Margo the cat whisperer!!!”
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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 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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