Cat Sitting in Downers Grove
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1. Hande Ü.
“Hande cared for my elderly calico while I was hospitalized andkk no in rehab. My cat, who is shy, loved Hande’s gentle ways and thrived in her care. She ate well and was happy while I was gone and happy when I returned. I would recommend Hande to anyone!”
2. Beth P.
“She did a great job! My cat liked her and warmed up to her instantly. He looked very happy in the photos. She even changed the litter box. Thanks!”
3. ANN P.
“Ann watched our kitten, Cosmo, for the second time in two months. Once again, she did a great job. Always on time, very communicative, engaged with Cosmo who really enjoys hanging out with her. Complete trust in Ann with our fur baby!”
4. Britt S.
“Britt was absolutely amazing!! Our dog doesn't like new people taking her out right away, but she took to Britt within just a couple days. Very easy to work with and 100000% recommend!”
5. Rachel S.
“Rachel did a great job with my cats! She's very friendly and trustworthy and she got hugs from my cat on her first visit ☺️ I would absolutely recommend her and will book her again!”
6. Miroslava V.
“Very professional and absolutely amazing with animals. Mirka is thoughtful with her daily updates and photos letting you know your fur baby is in good hands. I am so grateful for her help and recommend her for anyone in need pet care. 💕”
7. Dayna C.
“Dana was so wonderful with our kitty! It was our first time leaving him alone while we went out of town and we were a little nervous because he’s very shy around new people. By her second visit with him it was clear he was perfectly comfortable and so happy to see her. Dana sends many pictures and gives you thorough updates with each visit, so you know your baby is safe and happy. She cares very much about each animal she takes on, and you can tell! Highly recommend her!”
8. Stephanie A.
“Stephanie was fantastic!! This was my first time using rover and being away from my pets and she made it so easy to be able to trust she was on top of things! My kittens seemed to really love her and I definitely plan to use her again!”
9. Ashley B.
“Ashley truly went above & beyond to make sure our cats were well cared for while we were out of town! We can’t say enough good things about her incredible check-in summaries & pictures, it made us feel very at ease while we were out of town. Thank you again!!!!”
10. Amanda R.
“Amanda took excellent care of our two cats! She kept us up to date with pictures and details during each visit. It’s such a relief to not have to worry about our pets while we’re away. We will definitely be booking Amanda for all our future trips!”
11. Sam S.
“Sam was great! Super supportive over my miss-booking and Mr. Action Jackson demeanor changed a bit when I got back from vacation, meaning Sam gave him love and support while also going above and beyond with the tasks to care for him. A little pricy (😅) butt will definitely hire again! Couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter 👍🏼 Will request Sam when I go on vacation again”
12. Julie B.
“Julie is amazing! She is so communicative and treated my cats so well. Shes got such a way with them, they usually don’t like strangers but love her!! We are so grateful to have met Julie and plan to use her help weekly!! Thanks Julie!”
13. Joan M.
“We have had Joan take care of our cats a few times, but this time it was for over a week and she was AMAZING! She went above and beyond and showed our pets so much love. Highly recommend Joan for any and all of your pet-sitting needs! :)”
14. Sarah P.
“Sarah was awesome!! Gizmo was well cared for and loved during her visits. She was able to give him his insulin with no problem. I could tell from the pictures she sent that he liked having her over!!”
15. Sophie S.
“Sophie is everything you want from a pet sitter: trustworthy, reliable, proactive, and an excellent communicator. We’ve booked her twice now for visits with our two cats while we were out of town and I’ve never felt so at ease leaving them with a sitter. I know they’re in good hands with Sophie.”
16. Evan T.
“Evan is the absolute BEST pet sitter we have had! She is so caring and truly has a love for animals, as evidenced by her detailed and humorous notes at every visit and how happy our two dogs and cat are upon our return. Highly recommend Evan!!”
17. Sarah A.
“Sarah is fantastic with our dogs! They get so excited when she comes over to take them on a walk and play outside. We will definitely be asking Sarah back!”
18. Annie D.
“Annie was great! She sent us updates about our cats every day, and was thorough in following our directions. We would definitely use her again!”
19. Alina K.
“Alina is very caring and does an amazing job caring for our kitties! I highly recommend hiring her to care for your pets! She’s trustworthy, reliable, and is a great communicator. Thank you, Alina!! ??”
20. Sarah P.
“Sarah is super professional, reliable and friendly with my pets. My dogs loved her and she was super helpful with my cats who can be a little shy. She was able to accommodate my requests for walking my dogs and let me know of things that came up since she is a great communicator. She is super lovely to work with and I will be working with her again in the future!”
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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 Downers Grove 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 2,642 cat sitters in Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Downers Grove have an average of 14 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 Downers Grove.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Downers Grove 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 2,642 cat sitters in Downers Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Downers Grove, 96% 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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