Cat Sitting in Essex
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“I would definitely book Frances again to watch our fur babies. She was professional and kept us update to date with each visit. Again pleased with services provided.”
“Carley, thank you for your excellent care of our two kitties, keeping up with our big boy's meds, getting our shy girl to come out and enjoy time with you, giving them loving attention, and managing their food/water/litter. Much appreciated & will contact again when we need coverage. Thank you!”
“Cayton was so great with my pup, Kala! We just moved to the area and have been looking for a dog walker. We booked a drop-in appt for Sat evening and Sun morning and Cayton made a trip out prior to the drop-ins to meet us and Kala, which was something we very much appreciated! Kala has always been a good judge of character and she loved Cayton, so we knew she was in good hands. Cayton gave us detailed updates with pictures for both drop-ins, which was great. Kala was very well taken care of and we plan on using Cayton in the future.”
“My two kitties loved visiting with Reeve!! I felt very comfortable being away from home knowing they were ok. Loved all of the picture updates🫶🏻”
“I highly recommend Melissa. She is dependable and kind. She keeps you informed every step of the way and this makes vacationing with animals a pleasure. Thank you Melissa!”
“Vincent was a pleasure to work with. He is friendly, reliable and did a wonderful job keeping our dog fed, exercised, and happy while we were away for the weekend. 100% recommend him and plan to use his services in the future!!”
“As always, our Chocolate Lab Hope was very happy to see Katherine! We’re so grateful that she could stop by on short notice. It gave us peace of mind knowing that Hopey could stretch and play while we were out for a good part of the day ☺️. Thanks, Katherine!”
“Kylie has pet sat for me multiple times in the past, and I am extremely satisfied with her work. She has provided exceptional care for my pets, and she was able to easily accommodate my dog who was in need of medications during the time she pet sat. Kylie is super responsible, and she always goes the extra mile to make sure that the pets are comfortable. Not only is Kylie a good pet sitter, she also always makes sure that the house is in good shape, and she leaves it cleaner than how I leave it. I highly recommend Kylie to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter.”
“Wonderful as always!”
About: I have a lifetime of experience caring for animals, having grown up with family dogs and now sharing my home with my pup Poppy, as well as our two beautiful cats. I’m passionate about animal well-being and love spending time walking, hiking, running, and playing with furry companions, giving them the exercise they deserve. With experience pet sitting for neighbors and friends, I provide attentive and loving care, ensuring every pet feels happy, safe, and well-cared for. My schedule is very flexible so I can be easily available for all your pets needs! Weekdays or weekends as needed. I regularly take my 1 year old for off leash trail adventures and runs downtown so I know all the best spots. I am available for home visits weekdays and weekends. I can also pick your pup up and whisk them away on an exciting trail walk/run or a walk directly from your address or even a game of fetch in your back yard if you prefer. I have a pup that is great with other dogs if your furry friend would like some socialization also.
About: Hi, I enjoy all ages of dogs and cats. I have had many, many dogs and cats growing up raising them from newborn puppies or kittens all the way into their senior years. I am well experienced in training puppies, playing with active cats/dogs and caring for sick or aged pets as well. I have also volunteered for many rescue organizations, most recently Meriden Humane Society. The joy animals bring me, far surpasses any other career I've had throughout the years. I currently am transitioning into part-time retirement of running my own HVAC company and I would like to start doing what I enjoy more; caring for animals(and plants!). I currently have a very active, under one, golden retriever and a 6 year old golden retriever. We love to go outside and throw the ball, play in the wading pool, or let the dogs play together in the backyard.
“My cat was happy about the service and she would recommend it to anyone else”
“Thank you so much Erin for dropping in on my pups last minute. You were very clear on your arrival expectations and you followed my care instructions perfectly. The dogs clearly were excited to see & play with you!”
“Samantha is a wonderful pet owner, as she has taken care of pets her whole life. I've seen nothing but love from her when she's around animals. She's not only a great person around animals, but people as well! You'll be happy to have her around!”
“Samantha is a super-pro, timely, dependable, friendly caretaker for our Luna! She is also an excellent communicator and goes above & beyond during her drop-in visits for our kitty, Luna, caring for her and also letting us know what’s going on at our home while we are away. If we could give her SIX STARS, we would! She’s FANTASTIC!”
“Katherine is very nice to work with and did everything right! I am very glad to have her take care of my little dog.”
“It was a wonderful experience using Mary Jo and Rover. We were gone for the day and felt comfortable knowing our girl was going to be well taken care of. She was very easy going and professional. I’d definitely use her again.”
“What a wonderful cat sitter. Alexandra is an excellent pet sitter. We have a timid cat, yet she was able to sit on our couch and pett her. She was responsible for giving our cat pills for asthma and never missed the correct days. Our cat Mocha loved Alexandra taking care of her!! Can't say enough!!”
“Binti has known and loved every pet I’ve ever owned, both cats and dogs. (And one duck) I’m pretty sure my pets liked her more than me. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Animals just seem to be drawn to her and visa versa. She’s a trustworthy gem.”
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1. Frances P.
“I would definitely book Frances again to watch our fur babies. She was professional and kept us update to date with each visit. Again pleased with services provided.”
2. Carley T.
“Carley, thank you for your excellent care of our two kitties, keeping up with our big boy's meds, getting our shy girl to come out and enjoy time with you, giving them loving attention, and managing their food/water/litter. Much appreciated & will contact again when we need coverage. Thank you!”
3. Cayton M.
“Cayton was so great with my pup, Kala! We just moved to the area and have been looking for a dog walker. We booked a drop-in appt for Sat evening and Sun morning and Cayton made a trip out prior to the drop-ins to meet us and Kala, which was something we very much appreciated! Kala has always been a good judge of character and she loved Cayton, so we knew she was in good hands. Cayton gave us detailed updates with pictures for both drop-ins, which was great. Kala was very well taken care of and we plan on using Cayton in the future.”
4. Reeve F.
“My two kitties loved visiting with Reeve!! I felt very comfortable being away from home knowing they were ok. Loved all of the picture updates🫶🏻”
5. Melissa B.
“I highly recommend Melissa. She is dependable and kind. She keeps you informed every step of the way and this makes vacationing with animals a pleasure. Thank you Melissa!”
6. Vincent G.
“Vincent was a pleasure to work with. He is friendly, reliable and did a wonderful job keeping our dog fed, exercised, and happy while we were away for the weekend. 100% recommend him and plan to use his services in the future!!”
7. Katherine L.
“As always, our Chocolate Lab Hope was very happy to see Katherine! We’re so grateful that she could stop by on short notice. It gave us peace of mind knowing that Hopey could stretch and play while we were out for a good part of the day ☺️. Thanks, Katherine!”
8. Kylie-Jean S.
“Kylie has pet sat for me multiple times in the past, and I am extremely satisfied with her work. She has provided exceptional care for my pets, and she was able to easily accommodate my dog who was in need of medications during the time she pet sat. Kylie is super responsible, and she always goes the extra mile to make sure that the pets are comfortable. Not only is Kylie a good pet sitter, she also always makes sure that the house is in good shape, and she leaves it cleaner than how I leave it. I highly recommend Kylie to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter.”
9. Elora H.
“Wonderful as always!”
10. Jamie P.
About: I have a lifetime of experience caring for animals, having grown up with family dogs and now sharing my home with my pup Poppy, as well as our two beautiful cats. I’m passionate about animal well-being and love spending time walking, hiking, running, and playing with furry companions, giving them the exercise they deserve. With experience pet sitting for neighbors and friends, I provide attentive and loving care, ensuring every pet feels happy, safe, and well-cared for. My schedule is very flexible so I can be easily available for all your pets needs! Weekdays or weekends as needed. I regularly take my 1 year old for off leash trail adventures and runs downtown so I know all the best spots. I am available for home visits weekdays and weekends. I can also pick your pup up and whisk them away on an exciting trail walk/run or a walk directly from your address or even a game of fetch in your back yard if you prefer. I have a pup that is great with other dogs if your furry friend would like some socialization also.
11. Jillison S.
About: Hi, I enjoy all ages of dogs and cats. I have had many, many dogs and cats growing up raising them from newborn puppies or kittens all the way into their senior years. I am well experienced in training puppies, playing with active cats/dogs and caring for sick or aged pets as well. I have also volunteered for many rescue organizations, most recently Meriden Humane Society. The joy animals bring me, far surpasses any other career I've had throughout the years. I currently am transitioning into part-time retirement of running my own HVAC company and I would like to start doing what I enjoy more; caring for animals(and plants!). I currently have a very active, under one, golden retriever and a 6 year old golden retriever. We love to go outside and throw the ball, play in the wading pool, or let the dogs play together in the backyard.
12. Adriana & Christopher V.
“My cat was happy about the service and she would recommend it to anyone else”
13. Erin G.
“Thank you so much Erin for dropping in on my pups last minute. You were very clear on your arrival expectations and you followed my care instructions perfectly. The dogs clearly were excited to see & play with you!”
14. Samantha O.
“Samantha is a wonderful pet owner, as she has taken care of pets her whole life. I've seen nothing but love from her when she's around animals. She's not only a great person around animals, but people as well! You'll be happy to have her around!”
15. Samantha S.
“Samantha is a super-pro, timely, dependable, friendly caretaker for our Luna! She is also an excellent communicator and goes above & beyond during her drop-in visits for our kitty, Luna, caring for her and also letting us know what’s going on at our home while we are away. If we could give her SIX STARS, we would! She’s FANTASTIC!”
16. Katherine S.
“Katherine is very nice to work with and did everything right! I am very glad to have her take care of my little dog.”
17. Mary Jo M.
“It was a wonderful experience using Mary Jo and Rover. We were gone for the day and felt comfortable knowing our girl was going to be well taken care of. She was very easy going and professional. I’d definitely use her again.”
18. Alexandra J.
“What a wonderful cat sitter. Alexandra is an excellent pet sitter. We have a timid cat, yet she was able to sit on our couch and pett her. She was responsible for giving our cat pills for asthma and never missed the correct days. Our cat Mocha loved Alexandra taking care of her!! Can't say enough!!”
19. Binti D.
“Binti has known and loved every pet I’ve ever owned, both cats and dogs. (And one duck) I’m pretty sure my pets liked her more than me. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Animals just seem to be drawn to her and visa versa. She’s a trustworthy gem.”
20. Olivia B.
“Olivia’s first few days with the Frenchies was great. They loved her. On to our first full week. Looking forward to seeing Olivia this week 😊”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Essex on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 171 cat sitters in Essex. 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 Essex cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Essex have an average of 16 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 Essex.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Essex 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 171 cat sitters in Essex on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Essex, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 98% 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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