Cat Sitting in Crystal Lake
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Over 66 pet parents in Crystal Lake have booked cat sitting
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1. Sheri W.

“Sheri was amazing with our two boys. They looked like they had a fun time and seemed so well cared for when we got home. We will definitely use Sheri again!”


2. Janet H.

“Janet was so incredibly kind and hands on with my old lady peppers. She was thoughtful and communicated throughout. My 92 yo grandmother was also home and she even went above and beyond in socializing with her during Pinky's visits!”


3. kristin k.

“I appreciate the care and time Kristin gave to my boy while I was away! She sent updates and pictures and was available to come out prior to my time away in order to meet my cat and learn a bit about him. Would definitely recommend!”


4. Haley A.

“Thank you Haley!!! My girls.were in very good hand. Will certainly rebook!!”


5. Nicole S.

“Nicole did a great job! She has kind and reliable.”


6. Iwonka N.

“Iwonka watched my boys for a week while I was gone. I have never left them for this long so I was worried, but she took such good care of them and kept me updated every day on how they were doing. I highly recommend her to watch your babies, and I will definitely have her watch them again if I need to take another trip. Thank you!”


7. Chloe L.

“Chloe did great with my cat, Ellie. She came over twice a day with no issues and fed, watered, and cleaned the litter area for Ellie when I was out of town for two weeks. The house looks spotless and Ellie appreciated the company. Highly recommended!”


8. Tanya M.

“We loved Tanya! She took our booking on a rather short notice and was completely professional with such a big heart! I had even forgotten a few tidbits to mention to her but she answered her messages quickly and got it done! My girls instantly loved her and were excited when she dropped in on them. I absolutely recommend Tanya looking for their next sitter! 5 stars all around! Thank you Tanya!”


9. Kyla Y.

“Lala dues wonderful with the dogs. She is very prompt and very social with them, did I mention she takes some of the best photos?”


10. Natalie M.

“Natalie did a great job. She loved our dog and our dog loved her visits. I would definitely use her services again.”


11. Carolyn G.

“Carolyn was amazing! She provided great updates and paid close attention to every detail. Our dogs absolutely loved her—they were almost disappointed to see us walk through the door instead of her! Highly recommend.”


12. Chad S.
“Chad is an amazing individual and does so well with pets. He did such an amazing job loving my two high energy doodles and he takes such good care of his pup Greyson. Your pet will be in great hands with him.”


13. Elizabeth N.
“Elizabeth took such wonderful care of our cats again, she pays attention to every detail and our cats always look so relaxed and happy in the photos we get. We really felt our beloved pets and our home were in good hands. Elizabeth communicates promptly and is very conscientious.Thank you!”




14. Courtney B.

“Thank you Courtney. Great service!”


15. Anna C.
“Anna is a super caring individual who has had a lot of animal experience. Since birth she has been raised in a family who has always had dogs and cats among other animals. She currently walks and cares for my dog and does a great job! Super trustworthy and honest.”




16. Lauren M.

“Thanks, Lauren. My cats were so well cared for and happy during your overnight week of stays with them. They will love any visits in the future.”


17. Katherine K.

“Katherine was great! She was always quick to respond and did a great job taking care of my anti-social cats who normally don’t like people. My house was clean and my cats were happy when I came back from my trip. Definitely recommend!”


18. Maria C.
“Once again, our cats had wonderful care from Maria. Always reliable and attentive to detail, Maria really sees the cats’ personalities and preferences. They always look so happy in the photos and videos.”


19. Shelby K.
“I’ve known Shelby all her life. We’ve always had dogs and Shelby just has a natural instinct around pets. She loves animals and they love her! She is trustworthy and honest and dependable. I highly recommend her for a caregiver position with Rover.”


20. Elizabeth B.
“Beth watched my 80 lb pittie, George, for a few days and he is obsessed with her!!! I would trust her watching him any time I’m out of town. George is a high-energy, young guy that I deem high maintenance, so quite the handful. But Beth loves him and that makes me so happy. I just know he’s in good hands when he’s with her!!”
The median cost per night for cat sitting in Crystal Lake is $22
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Sitters in Crystal Lake average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
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 Crystal Lake on Rover as of Apr 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 Apr 2025, there are 437 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 18 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 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 437 cat sitters in Crystal Lake on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Crystal Lake, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
