Cat Sitting in Downers Grove
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Top rated Downers Grove cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Hande has helped out my family so much by taking such great care of my cats. She is very friendly, punctual, and reliable. Definitely will rebook Hande and definitely recommend!”
“Miro is AMAZING with our girls. She always takes great care of them, gives them so much love and attention. Wouldn’t want anyone else to be in our home, we always love all the pictures. You cannot go wrong with her! ❤️”
“Audrey was a fantastic sitter. We scheduled 7 drop in visits for Perry and every visit she not only sent 8+ pictures of the visit but also at least 1 video taken during each visit. Her write ups per visit were very detailed. She was very response to messages and always asked first to do something that we didnt cover originally. I plan to use Audrey in the future as much as I can.”
“Britt was awesome and took great care of the dogs during her time there. It was a short notice for this booking and knowing the dogs were well taken care of while I was gone allowed me to have a great time away, all thanks to Britt. I was provided with updates during every visit and cannot say enough good things about her! Will 100% be booking with her for all my dog sitting needs”
“Joan took excellent care of our elderly cat, Rose! She was very easy to work with and definitely great with cats. At the meet and greet, I think Joan was in our house for about a minute before Rose curled up on her lap :)”
“Joan was wonderful to my kitty, Annie, while I was away for a week. She took time to get to know Annie before I left and was very communicative throughout the week. Annie is a shy girl, but Joan’s patience and kind heart encouraged Annie to make an appearance while I was away. Would absolutely love to have Joan look in on any of my pets. She’s such an angel!”
“Stephanie is great! She was able to relax my kitty before giving him ear drops, she gave him his pills and takes great care of my kitty. Her communication eases any anxiety of leaving my pet when I travel, and I always know he’s in great care.”
“Ann watched our two cats while we were out of town. She was on-time and provided updates letting us know our cats were doing well. Looking forward to using Ann in the future!”
“Evan left fantastic photos and updates every visit - my cat seemed very happy with her visiting. I loved reading each update and seeing her check-ins. I felt very safe leaving my cat in her care. Thank you!! 😊”
“Super friendly and timely with her visits! She brought over some cat treats to help my more shy/anxious cat trust her and left the rest of the treats behind for them to enjoy once I got home. She definitely loves animals! If you want a sitter that will fully care for your pets and do more than simply feed them, hire Jennevy.”
“Tinky our year old kitty who has never seen other dogs or cats, let alone share space with them was nervous at first yet with the expert knowledge, care and experience of Dayna, she was able to interact (on her terms lol) with the other animals successfully! We really enjoyed our time away further because Dayna would text us daily updates on her progress along with photos which we really appreciated! Highly recommend!!”
“Sarah was amazing with our cat! She did an amazing job caring for him and following his preferred schedule. She is a great communicator and will be watching him again soon!”
“Rachel was amazing with my cats. They loved her and were very happy to spend the long weekend with her. She was also very flexible to accommodate a last minute drop in modification.”
“John was wonderful with our energetic boxer puppy! I highly recommend him. When we came home, she greeted us with excitement and love as usual. Then she ran around our house looking for her new friend, John!”
“Megan has helped us twice now to check in on our kitties while we’ve been out of town. She has excellent communication and really takes genuine care to make sure our cats are doing well. Highly recommended! :-)”
“Sam is top-notch, reliable & professional, we hired her to drop in our kitties twice a day to feed, provide company & check/clean litter boxes as needed. She provided lots of pics & updates, and our cats warmed up to her right away. Our first experience with this app/service was really positive thanks to Sam, we were able to enjoy our time away knowing our feline family were in good hands.”
“Cameron went above and beyond for our little Stewart. She always sent us lots of photos and we could tell he really enjoyed the attention while we were away. This was our first time using Rover and now we’re wondering why we didn’t use this service earlier. We will definitely be booking Cameron if/when we leave town again.”
“Seriously can’t imagine asking anyone else to watch our cats. She’s so thorough and kind. I don’t have to worry at all about my cats while I’m gone. She gives the best updates!”
“Elyse did a great job watching our cat while we were gone for a week. She was very organized and communicative, and sent plenty of pictures each day that she stopped by. She also gave Cid plenty of attention and was easy to work with”
Over 117 pet parents in Downers Grove have booked cat sitting
Downers Grove cat parents share their Rover experiences
My cats, raised by a feral mom, while not standoffish, aren’t super sweet to every one, but of every one they have met they seem to be the most excited to see Melanie. So whatever magical cat powers she has, it works on them. She takes good care of them and they are always well adjusted and happy when I return home from extended trips and so I highly recommend Melanie as a sitter.
Super friendly and timely with her visits! She brought over some cat treats to help my more shy/anxious cat trust her and left the rest of the treats behind for them to enjoy once I got home. She definitely loves animals! If you want a sitter that will fully care for your pets and do more than simply feed them, hire Jennevy.
Katherine was such an amazing help for our anxious attachment kitty, Gwen! My husband and I went on vacation for a week, and we were worried that Gwen would starve herself like she did on our last vacation. Katherine gave us daily updates and pictures of Gwen. Gwen even ate all her food under Katherine's care! I highly recommend booking with Katherine!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Downers Grove is $22
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Sitters in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove on Rover as of Feb 2026 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 Feb 2026, there are 3,223 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, 86% 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 3,223 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 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.
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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