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“We've worked with Paul many times now and he is always friendly, professional, and great with our pets. As always, he gave wonderful care and attention!”


“Amy took care of my two dogs whilst I was on vacation for a week. She promptly arrived every day at 7 am and 7 pm, fed the dogs, and took them for a walk. They were comfortable in their home and well cared for by Amy in my absence.”


“Will was a pleasure to work with. With him caring for Poppy and sending me daily photos of her, I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. He was reliable and Poppy was well taken care of. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others, and I would be happy to employ him again.”


“Janne was amazing with our cats! They all have such different personalities and she catered to each so well. She was also reachable and responsive. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and would definitely request her services again if available. Thank you again, Janne!”


“Will keep booking kate as long as she allow us to! She is awesome and goes beyond and above to help us. Thank you so much Kate I can tell my cats really like you ❤️🙏”


“Lindsay took wonderful care of our kitty while we were traveling, providing regular updates and pictures, and checking in about household matters as needed. She helped us monitor for increased anxiety, which our kitty has experienced during travel before and was very communicative. Her conscientious care allowed us to enjoy our travels with an easy mind and our kitty was happy as a clam! We can't wait to have Lindsay back.”



“Kate was so great! She was quick to respond and sent the best pictures from her check-ins. Thank you so much Kate!”


“Taylor is a great communicator, always left prompt feedback, and got our very shy cat to be comfortable. We will definitely try to book Taylor again!”


“We have worked with Kyle and Jessica before and were so grateful they could fit us in on shorter notice while we went out of the country. We came home to happy and calm cats and we cannot recommend these two enough. Thank you both for allowing us to have zero worries while out of town with great communication and personalized updates.”


“Alex took great care of my dog Beethoven! He was happy and healthy when I got home and Alex sent regular updates so I knew how Beethoven was doing the whole time I was out of town. Thanks!”


“Bell was a great sitter for my cat. She was very attentive and communicative throughout the entire booking. She also left great Rover cards with updates and pictures!”


“Kristin did a great job with my cat and handled the somewhat complicated instructions for getting into my apartment building perfectly! I appreciated her flexibility in accommodating timing needs as well.”


“Alex did a great job taking care of my sweet girl! He gave her the pills she needed and made it really easy to enjoy my trip knowing she was well cared for. He sent lots of pictures and also did me the bonus favor of watering my garden :)”


“Katrin is an amazing sitter! She took great care of my cat when I was away. She was responsive, helpful and caring! Would definitely book her again.”


“Rachel was incredibly kind, thorough, and communicative during my last-minute absence due to an unexpected event. She gave my elderly pet three different daily meds and was very patient with both cats and their needs. My very shy cat warmed up to her and even ate in front of her which was amazing!”


“The cats got wonderful care from Erin. She was very reliable and communicative, and followed all of my quirky directions perfectly. They seemed very content when I got home! I'm thrilled I have Erin nearby to care for my cats when I need to leave town.”


“Mylee was great taking care of my super shy cat, Andi, while I was gone for the holiday weekend. Especially because the trip was last-minute, I greatly appreciate how Mylee was responsive & flexible during the booking and meet & greet process. Andi takes a long time to warm up to people, but she was showing her belly to Mylee almost immediately! It gave me ease of mind to know Andi was being taken care of and also that her separation anxiety (and mine!) would be reduced while I was traveling. Happy to have a new sitter for my Andi in Durham! (:”


“I can't recommend Colby highly enough! She went above and beyond in caring for my cat, Molly. Not only did she ensure that Molly was well-fed and comfortable, but she also took the time to play with her, which made a huge difference. Communication was excellent throughout the entire period. Colby kept me updated with regular messages and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing that Molly was in great hands.If you're looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive cat sitter, Colby is the one to choose!”


“Sofia was extremely communicative and sent lots of pictures. It was clear that all of my animals loved her, including two of my more skittish and shy pets. I can’t recommend her enough!”


“Blake was wonderful about sending photos of my cat. I think my cat will miss her more than she missed me! Lol. It was nice to enjoy my vacation knowing Annabelle was safe and well cared for.”

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1. Paul J.

“We've worked with Paul many times now and he is always friendly, professional, and great with our pets. As always, he gave wonderful care and attention!”


2. Amy C.

“Amy took care of my two dogs whilst I was on vacation for a week. She promptly arrived every day at 7 am and 7 pm, fed the dogs, and took them for a walk. They were comfortable in their home and well cared for by Amy in my absence.”


3. Will S.

“Will was a pleasure to work with. With him caring for Poppy and sending me daily photos of her, I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. He was reliable and Poppy was well taken care of. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others, and I would be happy to employ him again.”


4. Janne A.

“Janne was amazing with our cats! They all have such different personalities and she catered to each so well. She was also reachable and responsive. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and would definitely request her services again if available. Thank you again, Janne!”


5. Kate S.

“Will keep booking kate as long as she allow us to! She is awesome and goes beyond and above to help us. Thank you so much Kate I can tell my cats really like you ❤️🙏”


6. Lindsay B.

“Lindsay took wonderful care of our kitty while we were traveling, providing regular updates and pictures, and checking in about household matters as needed. She helped us monitor for increased anxiety, which our kitty has experienced during travel before and was very communicative. Her conscientious care allowed us to enjoy our travels with an easy mind and our kitty was happy as a clam! We can't wait to have Lindsay back.”




7. Kate L.

“Kate was so great! She was quick to respond and sent the best pictures from her check-ins. Thank you so much Kate!”


8. Taylor J.

“Taylor is a great communicator, always left prompt feedback, and got our very shy cat to be comfortable. We will definitely try to book Taylor again!”


9. Kyle & Jessica M.


“We have worked with Kyle and Jessica before and were so grateful they could fit us in on shorter notice while we went out of the country. We came home to happy and calm cats and we cannot recommend these two enough. Thank you both for allowing us to have zero worries while out of town with great communication and personalized updates.”


10. Alex K.

“Alex took great care of my dog Beethoven! He was happy and healthy when I got home and Alex sent regular updates so I knew how Beethoven was doing the whole time I was out of town. Thanks!”


11. Bell D.

“Bell was a great sitter for my cat. She was very attentive and communicative throughout the entire booking. She also left great Rover cards with updates and pictures!”


12. Kristin D.

“Kristin did a great job with my cat and handled the somewhat complicated instructions for getting into my apartment building perfectly! I appreciated her flexibility in accommodating timing needs as well.”


13. Alex P.

“Alex did a great job taking care of my sweet girl! He gave her the pills she needed and made it really easy to enjoy my trip knowing she was well cared for. He sent lots of pictures and also did me the bonus favor of watering my garden :)”


14. Katrin D.


“Katrin is an amazing sitter! She took great care of my cat when I was away. She was responsive, helpful and caring! Would definitely book her again.”


15. Rachel H.

“Rachel was incredibly kind, thorough, and communicative during my last-minute absence due to an unexpected event. She gave my elderly pet three different daily meds and was very patient with both cats and their needs. My very shy cat warmed up to her and even ate in front of her which was amazing!”


16. Erin M.

“The cats got wonderful care from Erin. She was very reliable and communicative, and followed all of my quirky directions perfectly. They seemed very content when I got home! I'm thrilled I have Erin nearby to care for my cats when I need to leave town.”


17. Mylee G.

“Mylee was great taking care of my super shy cat, Andi, while I was gone for the holiday weekend. Especially because the trip was last-minute, I greatly appreciate how Mylee was responsive & flexible during the booking and meet & greet process. Andi takes a long time to warm up to people, but she was showing her belly to Mylee almost immediately! It gave me ease of mind to know Andi was being taken care of and also that her separation anxiety (and mine!) would be reduced while I was traveling. Happy to have a new sitter for my Andi in Durham! (:”


18. Colby W.


“I can't recommend Colby highly enough! She went above and beyond in caring for my cat, Molly. Not only did she ensure that Molly was well-fed and comfortable, but she also took the time to play with her, which made a huge difference. Communication was excellent throughout the entire period. Colby kept me updated with regular messages and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing that Molly was in great hands.If you're looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive cat sitter, Colby is the one to choose!”


19. Sofia R.

“Sofia was extremely communicative and sent lots of pictures. It was clear that all of my animals loved her, including two of my more skittish and shy pets. I can’t recommend her enough!”


20. Blake P.


“Blake was wonderful about sending photos of my cat. I think my cat will miss her more than she missed me! Lol. It was nice to enjoy my vacation knowing Annabelle was safe and well cared for.”
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Sitters in Durham average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
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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 Jun 2025 was about $20 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 Jun 2025, there are 1,116 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, 89% of Durham cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Durham have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 1,116 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, 96% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
