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Prices are estimates per visit for 1 pet. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Jody did an excellent job with our kitty Numa. We came home to a happy cat. Jody even watered our plants and brought in the mail which was a lifesaver. We are so grateful to have someone ao trustworthy and kind to our kitty. Our plants looked like we never left and our kitty happy and healthy. We will definitely book with Jody again”


“Sabre is the best! She gave our 2 small dogs and 1 cat the best care while we were on vacation. She played with them, snuggled, and gave them love while we were gone. She even got our shy baby to warm up to her! She is very sweet, professional and willing to work with you to provide the best care your fur babies need ❤️”


About: Hi, I'm Carlee! I've grown up with a wide variety of animals my entire life and currently have a senior cat and 2 Leopard Geckos of my own. While I have mostly cared for dogs and cats, I also have a lot of experience in caring for reptiles, rodents, and horses, as well as some limited experience with other livestock animals. Due to caring for so many different animals, both my own and others, I believe I'm very adaptable to a wide range of pet personalities, ages and any special needs they may have :) I'm a recent college grad and currently have very flexible availability for both weekdays and weekends. While I would prefer not to do any drop-in visits after 8:30 PM, I'm open to most schedules and willing to work with clients to do visits at times that meet their needs. Making sure that pets owners and pets feel safe and comfortable while they are in my care is a top priority for me and I'm willing to schedule pre-visits where I can get to know your pets and learn more about their care routine. In addition, I'm happy to send pictures, give daily updates, or anything else to help reassure clients that their fur babies are in good hands while they're away. I currently do not offer boarding at my place.

About: I have taken care of all kinds of animals throughout my life. I am 18 years old with a minimum of 6 good years of pet care experience. I have helped my parents take care of a variety of animals including dogs, fish, birds, and reptiles. I currently have my own pet bird as well! I have experience with special needs dogs with conditions such as spinal cord injuries and heart conditions. I have experience with interning in an All Cats Veterinary Clinic for over 150 hours. I am currently attending college as a first year while majoring in Animal Science Pre-Vet. I am young but I have great knowledge and experience with pet care. As of now, I have a pretty flexible/open schedule for whatever your pet needs. With the school year starting soon my availability will change and I will update it as soon as I can. While at your home, I will carefully watch your pet as needed and make sure they do not destroy or get into anything they are not supposed to. I will provide any and all potty breaks I can, clean up messes and cages/terrariums as needed. I will make sure the pets can't get into anything that could harm them.

“Very impressed! Dawn did a perfect job taking care of our cat and chickens and looking after things for us while we were away on vacation. She showed up consistently and did everything we asked. The daily updates were really appreciated. Highly recommend her and will reach out to her again next time we are away.”


“I highly recommend Whitney! She was the perfect pet sitter for our two cats! Whitney communicated each day and sent photos! She was very respectful of our home and took care great care of our cats! I will definitely call on Whitney for future pet sitting needs!”


About: I have been pet sitting for over 6 years. I have experience with many breeds and ages. I have experience administering medications and puppy training. I will accommodate the needs of you and your pet to insure the most comfortable experience! Starting mid August, I will be available on the weekdays in the mornings and evenings and Weekends. I work from 8am-3pm during the wirk week. Feel free to reach out about specific scheduling and I would be happy to discuss. I prioritize trust and safety with the owners and thier furbabies in my care. I am a responsible young professional who values strong communication and ensuring the well-being of all pets intrusted into my care.

About: Ive been taking care of dogs since I was little, growing up I had a German shepherd and a Labrador retriever who I walked, bathed and fed as part of my chores growing up. Currently I own a 1 year old golden retriever named Sokka who a very high energy dog so I have lots of experience working with breeds that are high energy. I work as an after school program teacher for elementary school kids so I’m available in the mornings and afternoons before 1pm and in the evenings after 6pm. When it comes to dog walking I have numerous ways of ensuring that your furry friend is safe. I keep them on leash especially in areas where there’s a lot of other dogs. I bring water and a collapsible bowl so they’re staying hydrated. And depending on how long the walk is I’ll even bring some kibble for them.

About: I have always been the go to person when it comes to pet sitting and dog walking. I have had my own reactive dog for the last 6 years and attend training classes with her every week. Which has helped me learn even more skills when it comes to dog care. I currently only do this. So my schedule is very open. I take my own dog out to play early in the morning because of the summer heat. So once I’ve taken care of mine, I am free! I am comfortable coming to your home. I can either play with your dog at your house, or take them out on a walk. I also love cats and have one of my own. So I am willing to check on cats, give medicine, clean litter boxes, and play.

About: I have cared for animals for five decades. I have had mostly dogs and cats but have also cared for hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, turtles, lizards, snakes, tarantulas, parakeets, aquarium and pond fish, chickens, ducks, geese, goats, ponies, horses, and even injured wild baby squirrels and baby birds. As a veterinary receptionist, I was trained as a backroom assistant to prepare medication, administer injections and assist with minor procedures and surgeries. I have had as many as nine cats and three dogs at the same time, so know how to multitask and prioritize needs. I am confident that I could fit the necessary care into my schedule. I have never had a problem with cleaning up after myself and my critters. I strive to have animals feel safe in their environments and secure in my presence. I believe that pets are special members of the family. I have a kind of grandma personality and enjoy quiet snuggle moments with elder, lonely and mellow pets as much as learning their favorite activities.

About: Ive taken care of dogs, since i could remember. I would provide walking, drop ins, feedings to my neighborhood dogs when they would go on vacation. You go on vacation while your pets will be taken care of the same way you do. I Currently am a stay at home mom. I will be able to provide all care for pets, as well as drop ins, and walks Communication! What ever you would like for me to do i will do it. I provide best care for my pets in my home and farm

“I'm SO GLAD I found Taylor! She is so easy to work with, so conscientious, so thorough and perceptive, and I feel she cares for my kitties like they were her own. Thank you Taylor, for making my cats happy while I'm gone.”


About: I’ve been exposed to caring for animals all my life as my grandma has run a non profit animal rescue for many years. From volunteering at her shop, to helping her care for animals at home, I’ve done everything from grooming dogs to syringe feeding baby birds! I love helping people and animals alike I have flexible hours with my day job and I’m looking to get some exercise while earning some extra money since my wife and I just had our first baby! I’m open to drop ins and daily walks! My two amazing Boston terriers live with us and have a fenced in back yard that they love to play in. I’m sure they’ll be very curious every time I come home smelling like another dog

About: Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover with 29 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments - from bouncy puppies to slow-moving seniors. I'm skilled in administering medications (including pills, injections, and IVs), managing special diets, and caring for dogs with medical or behavioral needs. Whether your pup just needs a walk or specialized care, you can count on me to treat them like family, with calm confidence, compassion, and expertise. I’m available for walks, feedings, check-ins, and other pet care Monday through Friday after 1:30 PM. I work from home, which means I can also stay overnight with your pets when needed, for animals who do best with companionship. I'm fully available all day on Saturdays and Sundays, making weekends great for longer visits, extended stays, or special care routines. I care for pets in their own home where they feel safest and most comfortable. I follow your pet’s usual routine as closely as possible - including feeding, walking, medication, playtime, and bedtime. I’m calm, patient, and experienced with dogs of all ages and temperaments, including seniors and those needing special medical care. I also work from home with my shift ending at 1:30 PM, which gives me flexibility for overnight stays and multiple check-ins, especially helpful for pets who need extra attention or companionship. I’ve also cared for a variety of farm animals - so whether it’s a shy pup, a senior dog with meds, or a whole animal crew, you can trust they’ll be in experienced, loving hands.

“Tylyn did a great job!!! While on vacation my daughter s visited my home and unfortunately Rascal my indoor only cat got out of the house. Tylyn informed me and explained the steps she had already taken to attempt to catch Rascal, even thinking of things I had not thought of. She visited my house twice a day even though she was only supposed to visit once she made every effort possible to help with the return of Rascal. Tylyn is personable and I feel that she truly loves the pets she cares for. I have used Tylyn in the past and I will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to anyone who is looking for a loving, capable and trustworthy pet sitter.”


“Tyler took great care of our elderly cat Cassie, giving her daily medication, and her meals. Tyler is timely and communicative. On time, sent plenty of photos. We came back home to a very happy and content cat. Thank you, Tyler!”


“She is awesome! Spends time with my kitties and does a wonderful job. One of my cats loves to see her but the other won’t come out for anyone and just stays under the bed. But she leaves him treats next to the bed for him. You can tell she really loves our cats.”


About: My current employment is with a small business that provides pet care in Chico. Through this job, as well as others, I have learned so much. This has included administering medicine, grooming, training, courses on animal body language, first-aid and dog CPR. I have been working in the pet care field for 7 years now :) Beyond work: I grew up with and around both dogs and cats and always took part in caring for them. I can't remember a time I didn't have a passion for all creatures, great and small <3 I work most days. My schedule usually looks like heading out 1-3 times a day to go do my visits. I'm almost never gone for more than 4 hours. I do my best to care for and love your animals the same as you do, and am respectful of your home and your privacy.
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Jody B.

“Jody did an excellent job with our kitty Numa. We came home to a happy cat. Jody even watered our plants and brought in the mail which was a lifesaver. We are so grateful to have someone ao trustworthy and kind to our kitty. Our plants looked like we never left and our kitty happy and healthy. We will definitely book with Jody again”


Sabre M.

“Sabre is the best! She gave our 2 small dogs and 1 cat the best care while we were on vacation. She played with them, snuggled, and gave them love while we were gone. She even got our shy baby to warm up to her! She is very sweet, professional and willing to work with you to provide the best care your fur babies need ❤️”


Carlee S.
“Carlee took wonderful care of my kitty while I was away from my home. She always went the extra mile to make sure my kitty was comfortable and safe. I felt 10x better knowing I had her there. She was amazing!! :)”


Marcella A.
About: I have taken care of all kinds of animals throughout my life. I am 18 years old with a minimum of 6 good years of pet care experience. I have helped my parents take care of a variety of animals including dogs, fish, birds, and reptiles. I currently have my own pet bird as well! I have experience with special needs dogs with conditions such as spinal cord injuries and heart conditions. I have experience with interning in an All Cats Veterinary Clinic for over 150 hours. I am currently attending college as a first year while majoring in Animal Science Pre-Vet. I am young but I have great knowledge and experience with pet care. As of now, I have a pretty flexible/open schedule for whatever your pet needs. With the school year starting soon my availability will change and I will update it as soon as I can. While at your home, I will carefully watch your pet as needed and make sure they do not destroy or get into anything they are not supposed to. I will provide any and all potty breaks I can, clean up messes and cages/terrariums as needed. I will make sure the pets can't get into anything that could harm them.


Dawn H.


“Very impressed! Dawn did a perfect job taking care of our cat and chickens and looking after things for us while we were away on vacation. She showed up consistently and did everything we asked. The daily updates were really appreciated. Highly recommend her and will reach out to her again next time we are away.”


Whitney G.

“I highly recommend Whitney! She was the perfect pet sitter for our two cats! Whitney communicated each day and sent photos! She was very respectful of our home and took care great care of our cats! I will definitely call on Whitney for future pet sitting needs!”


Sariah P.
“Sariah has taken care of my fur babes for four or five years now. She has been responsible and responsive to my requests, and my girls love her. I have two large dogs and a cat, and Sariah handles them with ease. She also has reliable back up if something comes up, and she lets you know ahead of time. She lets me know if anything seems amiss and we figure out what is going on. I can't say enough good things about her, mainly that I trust her with my critters daytime and overnight. She gets a 12 out of 10 in my ratings.”


Teala G.
“Teala is an amazing dog sitter with an amazing attitude toward all dogs and dog types. She has 3 loving dogs of her own all of which are super loving and caring. She is very reliable and has amazing animal care techniques that are bound to keep your pet happy.:)”


Kiersten S.
“Kiersten is a very good and reliable dog walker. My dog Klay is still learning on the leash and has a tendency to pull. Kiersten exudes a great amount of patience with him, giving him training tips and tidbits along the way. I have noticed improvement in his walking. I was nervous to let someone walk my dog but kiersten has proven extremely responsible and I am so happy that I made the decision to have her walk Klay. Klay gets excited every time he sees her and you can tell she thoroughly enjoys spending time with him.”


Sondra M.
“Sondra M. cared for my cat Pippen while I was recovering from surgery. She came everyday to feed, groom, re-stock supplies and clean the cat box. Never left a mess and cleaned up everything afterwards. She was so loving to Pippen and he was so happy to see her every time. I was very impressed with how hard she works and I definitely will call again for my next surgery without hesitation.”


Nayeli V.
About: Ive taken care of dogs, since i could remember. I would provide walking, drop ins, feedings to my neighborhood dogs when they would go on vacation. You go on vacation while your pets will be taken care of the same way you do. I Currently am a stay at home mom. I will be able to provide all care for pets, as well as drop ins, and walks Communication! What ever you would like for me to do i will do it. I provide best care for my pets in my home and farm


Grace G.

“Grace did a great job taking care of my senior dogs. She was great with communication and sent pictures often, which helped ease my mind while away!”


Taylor J L.

“I'm SO GLAD I found Taylor! She is so easy to work with, so conscientious, so thorough and perceptive, and I feel she cares for my kitties like they were her own. Thank you Taylor, for making my cats happy while I'm gone.”


Zackary L.
About: I’ve been exposed to caring for animals all my life as my grandma has run a non profit animal rescue for many years. From volunteering at her shop, to helping her care for animals at home, I’ve done everything from grooming dogs to syringe feeding baby birds! I love helping people and animals alike I have flexible hours with my day job and I’m looking to get some exercise while earning some extra money since my wife and I just had our first baby! I’m open to drop ins and daily walks! My two amazing Boston terriers live with us and have a fenced in back yard that they love to play in. I’m sure they’ll be very curious every time I come home smelling like another dog


Jade T.
About: Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover with 29 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments - from bouncy puppies to slow-moving seniors. I'm skilled in administering medications (including pills, injections, and IVs), managing special diets, and caring for dogs with medical or behavioral needs. Whether your pup just needs a walk or specialized care, you can count on me to treat them like family, with calm confidence, compassion, and expertise. I’m available for walks, feedings, check-ins, and other pet care Monday through Friday after 1:30 PM. I work from home, which means I can also stay overnight with your pets when needed, for animals who do best with companionship. I'm fully available all day on Saturdays and Sundays, making weekends great for longer visits, extended stays, or special care routines. I care for pets in their own home where they feel safest and most comfortable. I follow your pet’s usual routine as closely as possible - including feeding, walking, medication, playtime, and bedtime. I’m calm, patient, and experienced with dogs of all ages and temperaments, including seniors and those needing special medical care. I also work from home with my shift ending at 1:30 PM, which gives me flexibility for overnight stays and multiple check-ins, especially helpful for pets who need extra attention or companionship. I’ve also cared for a variety of farm animals - so whether it’s a shy pup, a senior dog with meds, or a whole animal crew, you can trust they’ll be in experienced, loving hands.


Claire S.

“Claire is wonderful! Both our cat and our house were well cared for. She is thoughtful, kind and responsive. I would absolutely recommend her and hire again.”


Tylyn B.

“Tylyn did a great job!!! While on vacation my daughter s visited my home and unfortunately Rascal my indoor only cat got out of the house. Tylyn informed me and explained the steps she had already taken to attempt to catch Rascal, even thinking of things I had not thought of. She visited my house twice a day even though she was only supposed to visit once she made every effort possible to help with the return of Rascal. Tylyn is personable and I feel that she truly loves the pets she cares for. I have used Tylyn in the past and I will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to anyone who is looking for a loving, capable and trustworthy pet sitter.”


Tyler D.

“Tyler took great care of our elderly cat Cassie, giving her daily medication, and her meals. Tyler is timely and communicative. On time, sent plenty of photos. We came back home to a very happy and content cat. Thank you, Tyler!”


Karlina W.


“She is awesome! Spends time with my kitties and does a wonderful job. One of my cats loves to see her but the other won’t come out for anyone and just stays under the bed. But she leaves him treats next to the bed for him. You can tell she really loves our cats.”


Kelly H.
About: My current employment is with a small business that provides pet care in Chico. Through this job, as well as others, I have learned so much. This has included administering medicine, grooming, training, courses on animal body language, first-aid and dog CPR. I have been working in the pet care field for 7 years now :) Beyond work: I grew up with and around both dogs and cats and always took part in caring for them. I can't remember a time I didn't have a passion for all creatures, great and small <3 I work most days. My schedule usually looks like heading out 1-3 times a day to go do my visits. I'm almost never gone for more than 4 hours. I do my best to care for and love your animals the same as you do, and am respectful of your home and your privacy.
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Tylyn did a great job!!! While on vacation my daughter s visited my home and unfortunately Rascal my indoor only cat got out of the house. Tylyn informed me and explained the steps she had already taken to attempt to catch Rascal, even thinking of things I had not thought of. She visited my house twice a day even though she was only supposed to visit once she made every effort possible to help with the return of Rascal. Tylyn is personable and I feel that she truly loves the pets she cares for. I have used Tylyn in the past and I will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to anyone who is looking for a loving, capable and trustworthy pet sitter.

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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Durham is $23
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Durham on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $23 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 71 cat sitters in Durham. 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, 91% of Durham cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Durham have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Durham.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Durham 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 71 cat sitters in Durham on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Durham, 81% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.
