Cat Sitting in Des Plaines
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1. Erica G.
“Erica was amazing with our kitties. She was a huge help and helped by adding extra visits since I biffed on the scheduling. We didn’t have to cut our trip short. I will always book her moving forward.”
2. Jenny C.
“Jenny is amazing!!!! She completed all of the tasks AND had time to play/pet/brush my cat. 5/5 recommend and I’ll rebook her in the future if needed!”
3. Ann Y.
“So blessed to have found Ann to help watch out for babies! She did an amazing job and we will be using her in the future!”
4. Liz D.
“Liz was amazing to our cats. She took pictures everyday. Refilled automatic feeder and replaced A/C batteries to keep our babies warm. Our cats were very happy when we came back home thanks to Liz! We will definitely book her again!”
5. Liz K.
“Liz was awesome! She clearly has a lot of experience taking care of animals. Our two kittens can be high energy and love mischief, and she handled them perfectly. Gave them lots of playtime and attention, and always sent lots of photos! Would highly recommend her!”
6. Leah G.
“Leah was prompt with her check in and check out times and continually sent us pictures from each visit and an update as to what she did. On her initial visit to meet our 2 cats, one of our cats was a little moody that day and wasn't interested in meeting Leah. But by the second day Leah told us that that particular cat was her new "bestie". The cats were well cared for and everything was done that was noted to be done.”
7. Jack V.
“Jack was fantastic! We will use him again.”
8. Michael B.
“Absolutely amazing. Very attentive and gentle. One of my kitties is shy and he felt comfortable with him so it was a huge sigh of relief.”
9. Breigh C.
“Breigh was such a wonderful, attentive cat sitter to our kitties ? she kept us updated and sent us pictures each day. We will definitely be utilizing her sitting services again.”
10. Ava H.
“Ava went out of her way to check on my pets emergently for an extra day because I made a big booking mistake. She was kind, understanding and had great communication as I had no internet or cell at times and she was very patient with my situation on vacation. My cats are all very happy, fed, loved. The litter boxes were perfect. No kitty accidents. She was great! I’d love to work with Ava again:)”
11. Ellie C.
“Frequent flyer here!! We always know our kitties are in the best hands when we are gone. It brings us such peace of mind when traveling knowing that Ellie has got everything covered! WE LOVE ELLIE!!!”
12. Veena H.
“I’m beginning to think our cats want us to leave so they can hang out with Veena! She is so sweet with them and super thoughtful and communicative with us. It’s a huge relief to have her around when we can’t be at home.”
13. Sophia L.
“Sophia was great. Very responsible and communicative. Would definitely hire again.”
14. Fiona S.
“Fiona was amazing! She took great care of my two cats and ensured my dog received plenty of walks while I was away for four days. I came home to happy pets and a sense of peace. Highly recommend and would book Fiona again!”
15. Leah C.
“Leah was great! Reliable, communicative and friendly. Went above and beyond. I do not hesitate recommending her for your pet care needs.”
16. Tatiana P.
“I highly recommend Tatiana as a pet caregiver. Having cared for her cat for over 10 years, Tatiana is both reliable and responsible. She's dedicated to maintaining a clean and neat environment and always ensures her pet receives quality time and attention. With Tatiana as your pet sitter, you can be confident that your furry friend will be in excellent hands, receiving all the love and care they deserve.”
17. John G.
“John pet sits for us on occasion when we go out of town, or have an extra busy day. We is very good with communication of our pets needs or any concerns he has. He is timely and fair with fees. Our little pup loves going to see John!”
18. Rebecca G.
“Rebecca is amazing! I had never taken a trip since I got my cat Oscar. He has health issues so I was even more concerned. But after the first day she came to watch him I felt so much better! I had her visit twice a day and she was great with him as well as she gave him his medication no problem. After every visit she sent a report card with his habits and also food consumption plus pictures of him. She covers it all and he absolutely loved her. She also kept my place neat and clean. highly suggest Rebecca and will definitely use her again. Awesome experience thank you Rebecca.”
19. Brian M.
About: I grew up with a cat and he was amazing. I currently took in a senior cat who needed me. I’ve taken care of cats for someone who went on a months long vacation in the past. I work full time, but I can work around my schedule. Just give me a heads up with hours. What days you need. Any special instructions. Can’t wait to meet you and your animal children! I will need to go to you. My home is not set up for other animals. Let me know what you need and I will do my best to make it work!
20. Mark P.
“Maddie loved her vacation with Mark and Mary!!! I'm almost reluctant to write TOO positive of a review because I don't want to let the secret out about how great they are!! From the moment we arrived Maddie was all over them...a good sign :) They were extremely accommodating with times and schedules...certainly appreciated! We will definitely be back!”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Des Plaines on Rover as of Jun 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 Jun 2025, there are 2,670 cat sitters in Des Plaines. 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, 87% of Des Plaines cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Des Plaines 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 2,670 cat sitters in Des Plaines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Des Plaines, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% 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.
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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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