Cat Sitting in Dowell
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“Kayla was a perfect sitter. She took the time to get to know our cats, play with them, make them feel comfortable, and followed all our instructions perfectly. She communicated well and sent great photos of them!”
“Mallory was great at communication, and following instructions. She was very kind and gave updates/showed photos. She took great care of my cat while I was away, and i felt very much at ease with her!”
About: What sets me apart from other sitters is my personalized care for each pup I look after. I take the time to get to know your dog’s unique needs, routines, and quirks, ensuring they feel right at home. I offer regular photo and video updates, so you never have to worry about how your pet is doing while you’re away. With a safe, cozy home and a focus on fun and comfort, your dog will feel like part of the family. Whether it’s a walk, a play session, or snuggle time, I tailor everything to your pet’s preferences! I am working from home and part time, so my schedule is flexible as I make my own schedule. I will tailor my schedule to yours. In My Home: I offer a safe, cozy environment with plenty of space for your pet to feel comfortable. While my large yard isn’t fenced in, I ensure that outdoor time is always supervised and safe. Inside, my two shy cats provide gentle company for pets who enjoy calm, quiet companionship. I offer a relaxed and secure atmosphere where pets can roam freely, rest, or have quiet time as they need. I also provide lots of space for your pet to retreat to if they prefer solitude. Whether it’s a play session, a nap in a cozy spot, or simply some peaceful downtime, your pet will always feel at ease. In Your Home: When I care for your pet in their own home, I prioritize maintaining their routine and comfort. I offer drop-in visits to feed, play, and clean up, or take your dog for a walk to ensure they get the exercise and fresh air they need. I understand the importance of a pet’s familiar surroundings, so I make sure they feel safe and secure in their own space. Whether it’s a walk, a play session, or just some cuddle time, I’m here to provide the attention your pet needs while keeping you updated with photos and messages.
“Kim was great! She arrived on time and spent time with each of the kitties. She even went above and beyond and cleaned up a mess one of them had made! We will definitely have Kim stop by to check on the kitties next time we're out of town!”
About: I have helped take care of many dogs and have never had a problem I can't handle I have been watching dogs for 4 years now and I am confident in my skills I'm a stay at home mom with my one kid so my schedule is always free and I can make sure your pet gets my undivided attention if needed because I can always find a babysitter I have a fenced in yard if your pet stays with me and I'll be able to play with them and keep them happy and safe if I go to your home I will respect your space and make sure to take care of your animals the way they need
About: I've owned multiple dogs. I've had dogs since I was little. I now have a black lab/ German Shepard mix and a male cat. ❤️ I have open availability. Any time, any day. Available on short notice as well. 🫶 I’m here for all and any of your pet needs. My dog zyala loves to play. The cat is inside and loves to play. I have a large back yard to play in, it is not fenced, but if okay we can all play back there. :)
About: I've taken care dogs and cats and each animal is a unique experience. At one point I had 4 dogs and moved. No pet left behind! I'm a Full time Bookstore Manager working in Carbondale. I'm apart from my family and pets for the next year and could use the pet interaction/love. I've kennel trained. Walked dogs for years. Played with cats for hours. I'm a nurturer and loving with boundaries. I can be structured or spoil your pet.
About: Hello! My name is Gracie, a graduate student living in the Carbondale area. I'm looking for furry walking buddies to make some extra money in my free time. From growing up on my family's hobby farm and watching friend's pets, I have over 9 years of experience caring for dogs and other types of animals, both small and large. I have a wonderful cat named Whispy. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're in need of animal care. I look forward to meeting you and your dog (or other fur babies). You're welcome to send me a message with any or all inquires. I'd love to get to know you dog or other pet more. In the meantime, have a wonderful day! I’m currently job hunting after graduation, so my current availability is very flexible to suit your schedule. I am willing to work around your schedule to meet your pet care needs. I usually spend my time accompanying the pets when I’m animal sitting for my clients. I can’t help myself but play with pets when they’re nearby, so expect lots of exercise and enrichment :)
About: I’ve taken care of animals for a long time. I first started with my mom at a young age. She taught me how to take care of animals and how to respect them. As I got older I was often asked by friends and family to watch over their furry loved ones. This included feeding, walking, and give them lots of TLC. With clear instructions I have also given pets the medicine that they needed at the time. I love both dogs and cats and have experience caring for both. Right now, I am the proud dog mom of an 8 year old Lab-Akita mix. She’s the love of my life and would do anything for her.Being a pet owner myself, I understand the joys and anxieties that come with caring for them so I will be ensure to provide excellent care. I am a military spouse who just received my is bachelor's degree. My weekly routine is mostly open as I am searching for a full time job. Right now my weeks are very flexible and I will be able to work with you on meeting your pets needs. My goal will be to make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible as you are away. I will try to keep them occupied so they aren’t missing you too much. I love to go on walks myself, so if it’s allowed I will try to walk them plenty. Any care instructions that are provide will be followed to the letter.
About: Hey, there! My name is Elena:) Originally, I’m from a small town in Missouri. I’m currently staying in Carbondale, IL to continue my education. I have worked in the animal field for over 3 years now. I knew from very early on in my childhood that I wanted to help people. Helping is my passion. And by caring for these furry critters-even the ones without fur-I can also help you guys! Working as a veterinary technician and dog trainer has taught me how to care for breeds of all different sizes, ages and temperaments. To me, taking care of animals is a privilege and a joy. So, if you ever need someone to care and love your pet while you’re away, I’m your girl!:) I work a full time job from Mondays to Fridays. So, I’m available anytime after 5:00pm during the week and available all day on the weekends. Currently, I cannot pet sit your pet from my home. Simply because my apartment doesn’t allow dogs:’) I have one cat named KitKat. She greets me in the morning with soft meows-breakfast time. And I greet her by helping her get a big stretch! She loves morning and evening stretches. Although she is quite the independent cat, I still have toys, scratching posts and a cat tree to keep her entertained. My cat means the world to me. Caring for her and loving her is a privilege, just as it would be to care for your pets:)
About: My names Megan, I’ve been a vet tech for 4+ years and have a bachelors in animal science. I also have 4 dogs of my own. I work full time (8am-5pm) as a vet tech, & have a 5 year old daughter. But I’m able to work around and take care of your pups! With my experience of animals, I’m able to walk, feed, play with, and administer medicine to your fur baby. Preferably in the fur babies home so they don’t feel uncomfortable or scared.
“Chelsey was just the BEST!! We were so anxious about leaving them. To make matters worse, there was a bad storm in the forecast. She took the very best care of them and we will definitely be using her again!!”
“Allie did a fantastic job watching our 3 fur babies! Our regular pet sitter had to cancel at the last minute but Allie came to the rescue and was able to care for them while we were away for a few days. We loved the photo and visit updates and seeing them so happy! Thank you, Allie, for doing such a super job! We will definitely utilize your services again in the near future!”
About: I have had dogs for most of my life and always loved all animals. I work remotely so I am almost always home with my own pets. I work from home, so rather than keeping a strict schedule, I usually follow my dogs’ lead. They generally let me know when they need to go outside/come inside, eat, play, etc. We do at least two feedings a day. Every animal I’ve ever had has had their own unique personality with unique needs. Right now I have big, friendly dogs, but before them I had a grumpy old Yorkie with epilepsy/special needs. I will tailor my care to whatever will be best for your pet(s).
About: I've raised animals of all sorts all my life so I am very passionate about giving the best care to any and all types of animals. I have spare time in my weeks to walk, play, pet and cuddle your pet. If you have a schedule set for them then I will keep them on it to the best of my abilities and if no schedule then I can wing it and even make one if you'd prefer. I supervise all outside time not just the walks, I keep a close eye on your pet to make sure no one gets into or out of anything their not supposed to and if you have a door charging pet I can keep them from slipping past and can even help teach them to refrain by request only. I work anywhere from 1-3 times a week which leaves me with a lot of spare time on my hands to help others furry friends. Though I don't offer stays in my home, I will be mindful of yours, if you have specific rules or routines for your pet I will happily uphold them and will always look out for the safety of your pet.
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Kayla K.Star Sitter
“Kayla was a perfect sitter. She took the time to get to know our cats, play with them, make them feel comfortable, and followed all our instructions perfectly. She communicated well and sent great photos of them!”
Mallory R.Star Sitter
“Mallory was great at communication, and following instructions. She was very kind and gave updates/showed photos. She took great care of my cat while I was away, and i felt very much at ease with her!”
Kyla D.
“I had an amazing experience with her taking care of my pets! I have two chihuahuas, one is 9 years old and the other is 3, and she took such amazing care of both of them. Kyla has watched my pets while I have to ran long time consuming errands. She has the best patience, love, and support for my little ones. I usually don’t trust many people with my animals, but I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!”
Kimberly F.
“Kim was great! She arrived on time and spent time with each of the kitties. She even went above and beyond and cleaned up a mess one of them had made! We will definitely have Kim stop by to check on the kitties next time we're out of town!”
Javeria I.
“thank u so much for taking great care of my cat while i was out of town!”
Brianna W.
“Brianna did an excellent job! She came over to meet us before we left. She is a warm, caring, trustworthy! She did exactly what she promised. We would highly recommend Brianna!”
Lily C.
“Lily is very good with animals she took care of my two cats while I was on vacation for a week and they loved her”
Nicole B.
About: I've owned multiple dogs. I've had dogs since I was little. I now have a black lab/ German Shepard mix and a male cat. ❤️ I have open availability. Any time, any day. Available on short notice as well. 🫶 I’m here for all and any of your pet needs. My dog zyala loves to play. The cat is inside and loves to play. I have a large back yard to play in, it is not fenced, but if okay we can all play back there. :)
Mark S.
“I've known Mark for 25yrs. He has always had in his care rescue animals dogs and cats. He has raised several shelter dogs from pup to 17yr old lab. Whom he had taken in has a puppy from an animal shelter. And several other dogs in the time I have known Mark. Genuine and caring human being. I've been a witness to Mark jumping out of the car to save stray dogs. Highly highly recommend Mark. TY”
Grace C.
“Grace is a wonderful person that loves animals. She has always been super thoughtful and considerate of animals needs and does her best to meet and respond to those needs. She is also very responsive and open to communication and discussing any special needs prior to helping. I would recommend her any day.”
Moriah S.
“Moriah is a true dog lover and great caregiver! She cares for all pets as if they were her own, and her own fur baby is very spoiled. Moriah is also responsible, considerate, and will keep you well informed about how your pet is doing while you are away. She has several years of experience in pet sitting - I highly recommend her!”
Elena R.
About: Hey, there! My name is Elena:) Originally, I’m from a small town in Missouri. I’m currently staying in Carbondale, IL to continue my education. I have worked in the animal field for over 3 years now. I knew from very early on in my childhood that I wanted to help people. Helping is my passion. And by caring for these furry critters-even the ones without fur-I can also help you guys! Working as a veterinary technician and dog trainer has taught me how to care for breeds of all different sizes, ages and temperaments. To me, taking care of animals is a privilege and a joy. So, if you ever need someone to care and love your pet while you’re away, I’m your girl!:) I work a full time job from Mondays to Fridays. So, I’m available anytime after 5:00pm during the week and available all day on the weekends. Currently, I cannot pet sit your pet from my home. Simply because my apartment doesn’t allow dogs:’) I have one cat named KitKat. She greets me in the morning with soft meows-breakfast time. And I greet her by helping her get a big stretch! She loves morning and evening stretches. Although she is quite the independent cat, I still have toys, scratching posts and a cat tree to keep her entertained. My cat means the world to me. Caring for her and loving her is a privilege, just as it would be to care for your pets:)
Megan U.
“Megan is the BEST! When we had our German Shepherd Sadie, we asked her to trim her nails and babysit her a few times while my husband and I went out of town, and I swear that dog came back to us happier than ever! She loves dogs and I am so thankful for that. I can vouch that she will take care of any of your doggos needs! :)”
Chelsey B.
“Chelsey was just the BEST!! We were so anxious about leaving them. To make matters worse, there was a bad storm in the forecast. She took the very best care of them and we will definitely be using her again!!”
Stephanie C.
“Stephanie was so nice and took great care of my cat!! Highly recommend :)”
Allie W.
“Allie did a fantastic job watching our 3 fur babies! Our regular pet sitter had to cancel at the last minute but Allie came to the rescue and was able to care for them while we were away for a few days. We loved the photo and visit updates and seeing them so happy! Thank you, Allie, for doing such a super job! We will definitely utilize your services again in the near future!”
Taryn M.
“Taryn loves animals so much and treats them like they're precious babies. She has grown up always having dogs and cats in the home, and has put their needs ahead of her own.”
Wolfe S.
“Wolfe is amazing with animals they have wanted to be a vet since they could talk. They love learning everything about dog training and has went to one on one classes to learn more. Every animal loves them I swear. So whether or not your looking for a full time dog walker or cat sitter they are a top choice for best service.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Dowell on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $16 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 18 cat sitters in Dowell. 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.
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Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Dowell.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Dowell 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 18 cat sitters in Dowell on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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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