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1. Niko F.
“Niko is awesome, definitely made sure my kitty was comfortable and taken care of. I had some bad experiences with sitters and am glad to find someone dependable!”
2. Alana W.
“Thank you for hanging out with him early! I know he loved it.”
3. Emily N.
“Emily was fantastic! She took lots of time to play with my two cats and provided me with thorough updates on how they were doing each day. She was also very responsive and communicative. I would definitely book her again!”
4. Erik W.
“Erik was great! He took care of Ghost like she was one of his own. Tons of photos and updates which is great. Ghost doesn’t like being alone for too long so it was perfect having Erik to check in on her and make sure she gets some love each day.”
5. Erin M.
“Erin, you are the best! Thank you for being so communicative and making us feel close to our babies, even though we were so far away. It feels like Kitty and Baby’s bond is closer, and I think it’s from your magic. :) Very dependable and I can tell you love caring for animals. Also your wedding gift to us was so sweet!! We cried when we seen it. You go the extra mile, so very kind. Definitely will message you the next time we need someone to look after our cats. We are grateful for you, and so are Baby and Kitty.”
6. Sean P.
“Sean has watched my cat on more than one occasion and has always communicated extremely well and been very professional. My cat is always happy when I get home and I will definitely continue to ask Sean to take care of him. Thanks Sean!”
7. Yaneris A.
“Yaneris was great! My cats were comfortable enough with her to eat and do their normal routine and seems like they enjoyed the visit ☺️ she even thought to bring some packages in for me which was nice. I will definitely book with her again!”
8. Nicole K.
“1st time away from my kids for more than two nights & also this was my 1st time using Rover. Anxiety is running super high but everything went off without a hitch. Nicole was extremely professional an took great care of my kids! I will be using Rover & hoping that I can book Nicole again.”
9. Deven S.
“Deven is great! Kept us updated and sent us a video of our pup, this was our first time leaving her with a sitter and we don’t regret choosing Deven at all!”
10. Jeff O.
“Jeff was an awesome sitter for my cat, Dusty! He is a great communicator, and it was clear from the start of our interactions that he is a true cat lover! Dusty is an older cat with a history of diabetes, so the timing of her meals is important. Jeff came by for a “meet and greet” before I left and was so reliable while I was away, which allowed me to fully relax and enjoy my vacation. His pictures and updates always made me smile. Jeff did a great job of taking care of Dusty! It was clear from his pictures that he and Dusty made fast friends. Jeff also went out of his way to contact my neighbors and building maintenance when a leak appeared in my bathroom ceiling. I was on the plane flying home and unreachable, and Jeff handled the situation as a good friend would have, going above and beyond…. I am so grateful for Jeff’s care for Dusty and my place! I give him my highest recommendation. Thanks for your time and efforts, Jeff!! ?”
11. Andrew W.
“Andrew is a great caretaker and animal lover, He's watched my 2 pitbulls before and had zero issues between them. He knows how to entertain and watch over animals with ease, and has a lot of experience with signals that animals tend to give and can act accordingly. I would recommend him as your next dog sitter.”
12. Beatrice D.
“Bea is very good with dogs. She is very attentive towards our roommate’s dog and always notices the little changes with his attitude and moods. She’s a caring person in general and loves to make people and dogs happy.”
13. Jada H.
“Jada is a very responsible and lovable pet owner. Jada has a little dog named Chloe and she has taken extremely good care of her from the moment she got her. She showers her with love and takes her on lots of walks. She would be a great person to have to watch or walk your dog. She has also been a past dog watcher for her friends and family, and a consistent one for one of her moms coworkers and stayed watching the dog while the owner was at work until sadly the dog passed.”
14. Alondra A.
“Alondra is very responsible and hardworking care taker, she has been caring for our spaniel for years now. We can always rely on her for proper safe keeping and loving our puppy.”
15. Kristi T.
“Kristi did an incredible job! She was so communicative and thoughtful through out the whole weekend that we had her doing check-ins on our cat, Senga. We will for sure be returning customers in the future. Thank you so much for everything, Kristi!!!”
16. Selena C.
“Selena has been great with our two very shy older cats. She even made sure they got their hairball remedy while we were away and managed to play with them a little even though they are skittish.”
17. Margo K.
“Margo was great! She was very attentive and took plenty of time to dote on my fur baby. I hope to hire her again in the future! cat approved for sure :)”
18. Pantira R.
“Another fantastic job by Pantira! We always hate to be away from our little guy, but look forward to the many videos and pics she sends when she drops in. Will definitely continue to use her. Highly recommend!”
19. Jason M.
“I've been using Jason service for the last 6 months. Very dependable and patients with my dog Querida. She's a very happy energetic 2 year old that enjoys her daily play dates with her friends in Jason's care. Lucky for me Querida has her daily routine, eating, napping, running and doggie friend time. 😀 gotta love a happy dog. Thanks Jason”
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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 Jul 2024 was about $20 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 Jul 2024, there are 1,920 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, 84% 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 6 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 1,920 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 88% 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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