Cat Sitting in Crystal Lake
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1. Ruth M.
“Ruth did great! It was nice to be totally worry free during my vacation. She communicated very well with me everyday about how my kitties were doing.”
2. Shawnee S.
“Thank you so much, Shawnee for taking care of our sweet bean while we were away! She showed up on time, provided reports and photos, and went above and beyond for our kitty. If we ever go away again, she will be the first call I make!”
3. Alberto Q.
“Alberto did an amazing job checking in on my cat. Very attentive and communicative.”
4. Sue R.
“I would highly recommend Sue for pet care. I feel like my cats were well taken care of.”
5. Kylee E.
“Kylee was fantastic. The communication was amazing and she was so so sweet and took great care of our furry friend. Will definitely be having Kylee come visit again!”
6. yan y.
“Yan is an amazing cat sitter! I was really worried my about leaving my cat for two weeks but Yan kept me updated and made sure my baby was well cared for and had enough playtime! It was great to see the photos and read the personal updates for each visit. 10/10 Recommend booking with Yan!!!”
7. April R.
“April is so good to my fur babies and they love her! I appreciate the detailed info and pictures that she always send with her visits.”
8. Sydney S.
“Sydney is the most responsible pet owner I know! As a loving mother to her dog, Charlie, and cat, Henry, Sydney demonstrates the ability to not only care for multiple pets in the home, but also foster loving relationships with each of them and ensure they are both happy and healthy. Henry and Charlie have everything they need and more! I would definitely trust Sydney to care for my own pets, as well as recommend her to others looking for a responsible, fun, and compassionate caregiver.”
9. Sia M.
“Sia was attentive, communicative, and flexible. I would recommend her to anyone.”
10. Jennifer S.
“Thank you Jennifer for agreeing to take care of my cats on short notice. You were so kind to them and seemed to genuinely love them; even my two ferals and the cat who lives across the street who comes over for snacks. You truly love our furry babes.”
11. Carly B.
“Thank you for taking care of Kupah.”
12. Gabriela H.
“My cat, Fred, can be difficult with strangers and that can scare people who don't understand cat behavior. But Gabriela understands cats and I am happy to have found her. She spent time with him and took good care of him. She also watered my house plants and they are healthy. I'll definitely use Gabriela again.”
13. Natalie Y.
“Would book Natalie again. She was professional and Moses Kitty was well taken care of. Natalie went out of her way to do extra little things like tidying up; great about communicating and sending pics. This was Moses first time being alone for an extended period but Natalie made sure that he was well taken care of.”
14. Bridget L.
“Bridget continues to be exceptional!! She takes such good care of our cat every time and is and to get her to take her meds. I would recommend her over and over again!”
15. Cameron T.
“Cameron was a perfect walker for Pongo! She took loving care of him during the time she was here and provided detailed information on her visit. Her communication was great and Pongo was very happy with her care.”
16. Kathryn Lynn P.
“Kathryn took excellent care of our very shy house cat! She sent photos of the check-ins and I definitely recommend her!”
17. Mikayla B.
“Excellent!!! Mikayla did such an amazing job caring for our big boy Luke. She was on time and extremely professional. She sent us a detailed Rover card and great pictures. We’ll book her again next week and beyond!”
18. Rachelle S.
“To whome it may conern, Rachelle has watched our dogs for us on numerous occasions. She has watched them for days at a time when we have gone out of town, and she is also willing to go by the house and let them out, feed them and take them for a walk. We enjoy Rachelle. She is a pleasant young woman and has been very always been reliable and caring. We have never had any issues and certainly trust her with our precious fur babies. She is willing to facetime too and we really like that! I certainly reccomend her as a reliable dog sitter and our pups do too! God Bless”
19. Nicole K.
“She did an awesome job. She came 2 a day without fail. Fed the cats and sent pictures of all of them. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter.”
20. Amaya D.
“Amaya Dobie love for animals makes her a wonderful pet sitter. Understanding what an animal wants and needs is the key to being a good sitter/walker. She is closely in tune with the pets behavior. She doesn't just "throw the ball". She works to understand what the animal wants and needs. She actually recommended some medication that helped my pet immensely. I endorse as a quality and conscientious”
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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 Crystal Lake on Rover as of May 2025 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 May 2025, there are 387 cat sitters in Crystal Lake. 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, 88% of Crystal Lake cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Crystal Lake have an average of 15 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 Crystal Lake.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Crystal Lake 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 387 cat sitters in Crystal Lake on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Crystal Lake, 98% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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