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“Katherine was absolutely amazing with our cats and took excellent care of them. She was very proactive with reaching out if there were any issues and responded promptly. I highly recommend her to take of your pets! Will definitely be booking her again for future needs. Ty!!”
“Rachel helped me out immensely with a last minute booking for my 2 cats and I couldn't have asked for someone more responsive, reliable and caring. I highly recommend Rachel and will most definitely book with her again”
“Our cats love Brittany! She is incredibly attentive to them when she visits and seems to be very knowledgeable about how to care for and interact with cats. Thank you Brittany!”
“Hailey was present and fed the cats as well as played with them! She sent photos while we were gone, which was helpful with seeing how the cats took to her (which was very quickly)! Will totally use her services again!”
“We absolutely adore Julie. She took her time and not only had no problem with our cat's semi complicated meal routine, but she sat with our very needy cat and gave her undivided attention while we were away. We will absolutely be contacting Julie anytime we are going to be away and need our pets to be taken care of.”
“Sara was so easy to work with! Super communicative, precise and flexible for all situations. We have a cat who needs medication and she had no trouble dispensing them. Would recommend her 10 times out of 10!”
About: I have had dogs in my home since I was in fifth grade! My family and I currently own a dachshund:miniature pincher mix who is missing her back paw! My sister and parents also own large-breed dogs I also care for when they are out of town! I work remotely full-time and have the flexibility to work from any location! My schedule can fit yours and I am happy to accommodate your needs. I firmly believe that my dog and your dogs are a member of the family and should be treated with the same love and care as anyone in the home.
About: As a team we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience caring for animals between us. We are able to be very flexible since we work as a team. I(Sarah) have been working at a pet boarding facility for about four years. In the past year I got a job working as a groomer trainee, where I am learning to become a groomer. In addition to my professional development, I have fostered dogs and pet sat for family and friends. I currently own two cats and a 13 year old dog, in the past I have owned rats and a bunny. With this experience I have expanded my senior dog knowledge, young animal experience, and small mammal care. I am comfortable with all breeds, sizes, ages, and any animals that may require extra care. I(Emily) am committed to providing the best care for every animal under my care. I have had experience pet sitting for friends and family since I was 12 years old. I have had animals for most of my life, with experience owning rats, Guinea pigs, bunnies, fish, lizards, and frogs. Currently I have two young cats and a senior dog. I am comfortable with pets that may require some extra TLC as well as all breeds, ages, and sizes. I am devoted to ensuring your pet is safe and happy. New Service offered!!! “Wild Wednesdays” - let your dog unleash their wild side, we are now offering an hour long adventure filled outing where we will pick up your pup and bring them on a hike, picnic, beach trip or adventure of your choosing. To end the magical experience we will offer a delicious pup cup and endless belly scratches. Interested? Just book us for a walk and we will modify the booking, only $40 for the hour long experience. Since we are a team our schedule is very flexible. We can work most week days and weekends and we would be happy to discuss further about specific times and dates. We are happy to accommodate any and all of your pet needs. We know that every pet is a unique individual that has their own special requirements. We treat all pets under our care as if they are our own. We would be happy to use specific leashes, bowls, food, etc. Please let us know what we can do to make your pet have the most positive experience.
About: I’ve lived with dogs and cats my whole life! I grew up with a senior dog and cats in their late teens, and then got puppies and kittens that I’ve taken care of for over a decade. I’ve watched pets for friends and family, and while I’m new to professional pet care, I’ll treat yours with the same care I’d treat mine. I can fit pet care into virtually any time of most days. I’m a college student home for the summer, so I’m not very busy! I’m very gentle with my pets, and I like to treat them like a friend rather than another type of entity. I respect their boundaries and comfort, and like to see what would be best for them in any given moment. I’m always respectful of other people’s homes, always respect house rules, and am super careful of others’ property.
About: I'm a licensed veterinary technician who loves animals and can't wait to meet you and your pet! A life-long animal lover, I grew up as the caretaker to my family's cats, dogs, birds, chickens and much more! I have had cats and dogs and occasionally fish, birds, and more! I have always love animals so much that I decided to make their health and happiness a priority with a career as a licensed veterinary technician. In this capacity I have volunteered with numerous animal shelters and rescues to care for everything from wildlife, farm animals, reptiles, birds, fish, and of course all breeds of domestic cats and dogs. I am comfortable with and have experience with dogs ranging from teacup size to giant! I am also an ethical vegan to save the lives of even more animals. I live with a beautiful black cat, who I found wandering the neighborhood one year ago, and an adopted tarantula who needed a safe home. Your pet will be well taken care of while you are away! I have full availability on weekends and after 6 most days during the week. I am available for overnights and drops-ins. I am looking forward to meeting you and your pet of any species! All pet care will be performed in the client's home with the exception of small, caged animals like pocket pets or other small, enclosed pets.
About: I've had dogs my whole life. They're such a big part of me and I absolutely love meeting them. I'll follow any specifacation you may have for your dog. I love taking walks and playing with them. I will also feed additional pets that you may have or clean yards if needed. I am currently in college in the afternoon for an few hours on monday through thursday. I can stay at the owner's house if needed. However, I can also do visits to feed and let out if that is more comfortable for the owner. I often like to go on walk with dogs I am taking care of, they are always on the leash on these walks. I also enjoy going out in the yard to play with them. I am not opposed to crates.
“Christine was fantastic! We have five cats that she watched for us on short notice while we were out of town over the weekend - two of the cats are special-needs and need medication, and two of the cats are fosters that required special handling. Christine did a great job handling the medication and special care of all of our cats, and she texted me photos and updates regularly!”
About: I have been taking care of my family pets since I was a child. I currently have a 4 year old cat and 3 year old lab mix (both of which I adopted at only a few weeks old). I have taken care of a large variety of neighbor pets in the past and have ample experience taking care of reptiles including turtles, snakes and lizards. My full time job is taking care of their human counter parts (as I am a physician). My schedule availability mostly incorporates weekends and nights as I work full time as an endocrinologist. Fortunately, my job does allow me to be available during most weekends. I am a reliable and trustworthy care taker. I have means of transportation to take an animal to get medical care if needed (or to bring to the park for a play date). Although I do not offer in home services, I have taken care of animals in the home setting multiple times.
About: I started out pet and house sitting for friends and family in high school, and have done so on and off since. A few years ago I started using pet sitting to travel. That has been great! I can administer easy meds. I’ve trained all my dogs. I have a lot of patience and care animals of all kinds and personalities. Availability: I work primarily remotely, so my availability is pretty flexible, but also based around family, travel, etc. Some weeks I will be working full or half days on site- I will let you know ahead of time. Please let me know what specific needs you and your pets have. I’m confident I can accommodate for most arrangements. For house sits I can come earlier, but for walks and drop in’s I’m available from 9 (maybe 8)am to 9pm Safety basics: Keeping food I myself would be tempted by, is always a good start! I can do dog cpr. I am comfortable giving most meds to most animals. My animals safety is of the utmost importance to me, and your pets will be the same. I will follow your rules, and go above and beyond to ensure their safety, comfort, and happiness- in and outside (where applicable) of the home.
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Katherine G.
“Katherine was absolutely amazing with our cats and took excellent care of them. She was very proactive with reaching out if there were any issues and responded promptly. I highly recommend her to take of your pets! Will definitely be booking her again for future needs. Ty!!”
Rebecca F.Star Sitter
“Thank you Rebecca! We came home to a happy and healthy boy and we appreciated the photos very much!”
Rachel T.Star Sitter
“Rachel helped me out immensely with a last minute booking for my 2 cats and I couldn't have asked for someone more responsive, reliable and caring. I highly recommend Rachel and will most definitely book with her again”
Brittany D.Star Sitter
“Our cats love Brittany! She is incredibly attentive to them when she visits and seems to be very knowledgeable about how to care for and interact with cats. Thank you Brittany!”
Hailey T.Star Sitter
“Hailey was present and fed the cats as well as played with them! She sent photos while we were gone, which was helpful with seeing how the cats took to her (which was very quickly)! Will totally use her services again!”
Julie R.
“We absolutely adore Julie. She took her time and not only had no problem with our cat's semi complicated meal routine, but she sat with our very needy cat and gave her undivided attention while we were away. We will absolutely be contacting Julie anytime we are going to be away and need our pets to be taken care of.”
Jade W.
“Thank You so much Jade and for being patient with my two guys who are so scared, they were well taken care of and we'll be sure to use you again.”
Sara S.Star Sitter
“Sara was so easy to work with! Super communicative, precise and flexible for all situations. We have a cat who needs medication and she had no trouble dispensing them. Would recommend her 10 times out of 10!”
Karlena G.
“Karlena took great care of our pup! :) She was very accommodating for our last minute request and we greatly appreciate that! Thank you again!”
Ebony C.
“Ebony is the best! She is fantastic with my large shepherd mix and golden lab! I trust her completely- she is attentive, punctual and loving! I would hire her again in a heartbeat. She has cared for dogs her entire life and you can certainly tell. Thank you, Ebony!”
Emily & Sarah W.
“Sarah and Emily are the most competent and caring pet caregivers I have experienced! They have cared for my 2 cats, Buddy and Peanut, on 4 separate occasions. We leave instructions and food out for them to make things easy and understandable, and each time, our cats are well cared for. We have a unique feeding situation as both cats have different anxiety and food needs, and they have been more than accommodating to this. I have been able to contact them for updates on our cats, as they are both rescues who are extremely anxious around strangers. I am met with understanding and compassion. They both ensure that Buddy and Peanut eat their food, are safe (as they are indoor only cats), and able to experience minimal anxiety. On multiple occasions, they have stayed for over an hour to wait for my cats to eat, as Peanut in particular is very anxious about eating. Overall, I trust no one else to care for my cats the way that Sarah and Emily have in the last couple of years!!”
Christopher N.
“Christopher is one of the most caring and attentive pet owners I’ve ever met. He constantly thinks about his dog and cats and how to best care for them and make them the happiest they can be. I love my pets deeply and wouldn’t trust many people to watch them, but always feel safe when he’s with them.”
Heather H.
“Heather has a deep-seated love for animals; she works with them in a professional capacity, cares for her own, and cares for others. Many of the animals she’s cared for feel like family to her. I know that my cat Emma’s in great hands when I’m away.”
Meghan H.
“Meghan is amazing! She treats our pet as a family member. She always keeps you updated and takes adorable pics. I wouldn’t know what to do without her loving care.”
Adam J.
About: I've had dogs my whole life. They're such a big part of me and I absolutely love meeting them. I'll follow any specifacation you may have for your dog. I love taking walks and playing with them. I will also feed additional pets that you may have or clean yards if needed. I am currently in college in the afternoon for an few hours on monday through thursday. I can stay at the owner's house if needed. However, I can also do visits to feed and let out if that is more comfortable for the owner. I often like to go on walk with dogs I am taking care of, they are always on the leash on these walks. I also enjoy going out in the yard to play with them. I am not opposed to crates.
Christine V.
Star Sitter
“Christine was fantastic! We have five cats that she watched for us on short notice while we were out of town over the weekend - two of the cats are special-needs and need medication, and two of the cats are fosters that required special handling. Christine did a great job handling the medication and special care of all of our cats, and she texted me photos and updates regularly!”
Shannon C.
“Shannon was excellent! I could tell she adored my cats and genuinely cared about their well-being while I was away. Absolutely would use again!”
Ashley G.
“Ashley takes all of her responsibilities incredibly seriously - especially when it comes to taking care of the animals in her life. She has had family pets for as long as I have known her who have always been incredibly important to her. In the last few years, I have also seen her help out with watching pets of friends and family, as well as taking care of her own zoo which incorporates a cat, dog, lizard, snake and turtle. She is incredibly trustworthy and friendly - all around good choice to watch your critter friends.”
Carolyn M.
“Carolyn (aka Lizzie) took care of our dogs for nearly a month, through a different platform. I was nervous just to be away from them and asked, what I considered to be a somewhat unreasonable request, to FaceTime with her and our pups a couple times. She loved that idea and encouraged me to do so as often as I would like. She is a pet lover through and through, you can just tell. Our dogs were happy and comfortable with her right away and so were my partner and I. She left our home cleaner than we did and is definitely our go to next time we need a sitter.”
Katherine A.
“Kate was a great sitter and very well qualified, appreciated our Sammy, went above and beyond”
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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 $25 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 493 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, 82% of Durham cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Durham have an average of 16 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 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 493 cat sitters in Durham on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Durham, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.
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