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“Rachel has always done a wonderful job with our cats. She goes beyond the call of duty and takes care of whatever needs to be done. I'm happy to have a sitter we can depend on.”
“We always know that Sophie is receiving excellent care while we are away! We have used Mariah on numerous occasions this past year and highly, highly recommended her!!”
“Alyssa was so amazing with my fur babies. She sent daily photos and was extremely communicative. Also cleaned up behind them when they were being a bit naughty (knocked over plants lol) Ultimately, I came home to a clean litter box and extremely happy kittens. I am certain they will miss her and I intend to rebook with Alyssa in the future.”
“Maria is absolutely wonderful! We’ve used her more than once and have been happy both times! She always sends pictures and updates which helps when you’re missing your fur babe. She is flexible with times and I will 100% rebook with her. 10/10, fives stars, we love Maria!”
“Tara was extremely professional and took good care of our babies while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond: she brought our packages upstairs, kept our porch plants watered and our outside bird feeder filled (so our cats would have their "tv") We came home to happy plants, happy cats and happy birds. Thank you again!”
“Jamie did a great job taking care of our cats while we were away. She didn't hesitate to ask questions when she wasn't clear on a few things, which is a great quality I like in people! We will be asking for her again!”
“Katherine is the best cat sitter out there! She's extremely patient and amazing with my scaredy cat! She has watched my cat several times already and I request her every time I travel! :)”
“Amazing cat sitter, took excellent care of my cats and did everything I asked and more! Highly recommend. Was able to enjoy my vacation without worrying in the slightest about my fur babies.”
About: Loving and caring for my pets as well as those of others’ has been such a joy in my life and I offer that same love, care and attention to your best friends! Whether you need overnight stays or drop-in services, I’d love to meet your fur babies and keep them happy, healthy and safe until their best friends return. I’m currently retired and am very flexible time-wise. I’m available any day of the week, as overnight stays, or everyday of the week from 7-9ish. I currently have two golden retrievers and a fenced in yard but find that most dogs, and all cats, prefer their own surroundings so am willing and able to come to you home and take care of them.
About: Over the years, I have owned 11 cats and 4 dogs, not to mention hamsters, guinea pigs and birds. I have always loved animals, and have a gentle approach to care as I think often our pets are scared enough when their owners need to be away. I enjoy trying to ease their fears or stressors, and getting their licks and purrs in return. I am recently retired and generally have a flexible schedule, depending on whether I'm traveling or not. Usually I'm able to work with your schedule. I believe in play and exercise as a way to ease the stress of owners being gone. But of course I listen to my clients and maintain whatever routine they think works for their pet. They know best. With my own dog, we walk twice a day and play occasional games in between (but she is an older chihuahua mix and mostly wants to sit by my side and take naps!). I lost my latest cat last year, but my daughter has a two year old kitty who LOVES to jump, run and play and it's so fun to see what he can get into!
“Trish was great with our puppy. After the initial meet and greet, we were very comfortable having Trish come to our house and care for our puppy. She is clearly an animal lover. Her communication is excellent. She also sent us pictures and an overview of how things went during each visit. We are looking forward to having Trish care for Betty again.”
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs and cats since I was very young and have countless cherished memories with my childhood pets. I now have a dog and 2 cats who I love spending every day with. My dog is very high energy so I’m comfortable with pretty much any dog(s). My cats are shy at first near new people but then warm up, so don’t worry if your cat is shy! I can also administer some types of medicine as I’ve taken care of diabetic pets in the past. I have 2 cats and a dog, so I feed them multiple times per day, clean their bowls regularly, clean litter boxes routinely, and play with them as much as I can. My dog likes to take a walk during lunch time, so when I’m working remotely I enjoy walking with him. As for my availability, I am able to offer pet care before work, after work, and select days during lunch time. Generally when I arrive at someone else’s house, I like to take a few minutes to get to know the pet and make sure they’re comfortable with me. Once they’re comfortable with me, I can offer them some of their food and then play for a little while if they’re interested.
“Will, has a wonderful connection to my dogs, no worries, they were in excellent hands. He was prompt at the assigned times and followed the routine. I would highly recommend Will taking care of your fur babies!”
About: I’ve had dogs all of my life, all adult-senior rescues (with all sorts of special needs). I have been pet sitting since I was 12 years old. Neighbors have relied on me to pet sit dogs and cats of all ages with many different needs! I am currently working part time and have a relatively flexible schedule. I would be available to stay overnight with a pet if that is requested as well. In my own home, we have a fenced in backyard for our two dogs. My dogs have always slept in bed with me and my family members, so we have never used crates. In a clients home, I would let dogs out around every two hours, take them on walks, feed them their meals, and give them company while their owners are away.
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Rachel W.
Star Sitter
“Rachel has always done a wonderful job with our cats. She goes beyond the call of duty and takes care of whatever needs to be done. I'm happy to have a sitter we can depend on.”
mariah r.Star Sitter
“We always know that Sophie is receiving excellent care while we are away! We have used Mariah on numerous occasions this past year and highly, highly recommended her!!”
Jackie C.Star Sitter
“amazing ! my girl looks so happy”
Ronene A.
“Ronene did a great job taking care of my 4 cats.”
Brianne J.
“Blake always looks so happy when Bri is there.”
Alyssa E.
“Alyssa was so amazing with my fur babies. She sent daily photos and was extremely communicative. Also cleaned up behind them when they were being a bit naughty (knocked over plants lol) Ultimately, I came home to a clean litter box and extremely happy kittens. I am certain they will miss her and I intend to rebook with Alyssa in the future.”
Jamie M.
“Jamie was great to check on our cats while we were gone, even if they didn't want any physical attention. She sent an update and photo after every check in.”
Maria F.
“Maria is absolutely wonderful! We’ve used her more than once and have been happy both times! She always sends pictures and updates which helps when you’re missing your fur babe. She is flexible with times and I will 100% rebook with her. 10/10, fives stars, we love Maria!”
Tara D.
“Tara was extremely professional and took good care of our babies while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond: she brought our packages upstairs, kept our porch plants watered and our outside bird feeder filled (so our cats would have their "tv") We came home to happy plants, happy cats and happy birds. Thank you again!”
Jaime P.
“Jamie did a great job taking care of our cats while we were away. She didn't hesitate to ask questions when she wasn't clear on a few things, which is a great quality I like in people! We will be asking for her again!”
Katherine D.
“Katherine is the best cat sitter out there! She's extremely patient and amazing with my scaredy cat! She has watched my cat several times already and I request her every time I travel! :)”
Jenny F.Star Sitter
“Amazing cat sitter, took excellent care of my cats and did everything I asked and more! Highly recommend. Was able to enjoy my vacation without worrying in the slightest about my fur babies.”
Karen R.
“Karen is an animal lover…. and the feeling is mutual! Dogs and cats love her. She has had many animals throughout her lifetime and has watched many friends and families pets when needed. I trust her with my two dogs whenever it is needed. Never a need to worry when Karen is watching my pets!”
Rebecca V.
“I can’t imagine a better pet-caregiver than Rebecca. She is kind, patient, and loving with all animals, and took great care of our special needs fur-babies when we were out of town recently. She has experience with elderly pets and is comfortable with special food needs and medicines. She followed our pet care instructions perfectly and is also organized, responsible, and has a great sense of humor! She took the time to meet and play with our pets before we left and we were comfortable being away knowing that they were well taken care of.”
Trish H.
“Trish was great with our puppy. After the initial meet and greet, we were very comfortable having Trish come to our house and care for our puppy. She is clearly an animal lover. Her communication is excellent. She also sent us pictures and an overview of how things went during each visit. We are looking forward to having Trish care for Betty again.”
Matthew S.
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs and cats since I was very young and have countless cherished memories with my childhood pets. I now have a dog and 2 cats who I love spending every day with. My dog is very high energy so I’m comfortable with pretty much any dog(s). My cats are shy at first near new people but then warm up, so don’t worry if your cat is shy! I can also administer some types of medicine as I’ve taken care of diabetic pets in the past. I have 2 cats and a dog, so I feed them multiple times per day, clean their bowls regularly, clean litter boxes routinely, and play with them as much as I can. My dog likes to take a walk during lunch time, so when I’m working remotely I enjoy walking with him. As for my availability, I am able to offer pet care before work, after work, and select days during lunch time. Generally when I arrive at someone else’s house, I like to take a few minutes to get to know the pet and make sure they’re comfortable with me. Once they’re comfortable with me, I can offer them some of their food and then play for a little while if they’re interested.
Jessie F.Star Sitter
“Jessie is outstanding when caring for our kitties. We can’t thank her enough for the excellent care she provided while we were away.”
Will M.
“Will, has a wonderful connection to my dogs, no worries, they were in excellent hands. He was prompt at the assigned times and followed the routine. I would highly recommend Will taking care of your fur babies!”
Allex D.
“Allex was so good with our 3 cats. We got update pictures everyday of each one of them. Being out of the country for so long made me nervous, but Allex was wonderful.”
Maeve C.
“Maeve has grown up taking care of dogs. A fierce animal lover and advocate, Maeve turned her 8th birthday party into a fundraiser for a local animal rescue. She has lots of experience caring for puppies, adult, elderly, and special needs dogs alike. Maeve is very responsible, trustworthy and caring. She will love your dog like it is her own.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Ellicott on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 254 cat sitters in Ellicott. 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 Ellicott cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Ellicott have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Ellicott.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Ellicott 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 254 cat sitters in Ellicott on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Ellicott, 92% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.
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