Cat Sitting in Essex
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1. Kathleen O.

“Kathleen has been wonderful so far! Her meet and greet went well - she was patient and kind to our pup Poe. She’s been communicative as we’ve started working with her, especially to work out schedule stuff. We look forward to having her back for stop bys!”


2. Jun A.

“Jun was amazing!! Definitely came through for my family and I as we needed to find a sitter so we can go on vacation. Came to visit and meet our pups before we left. He cared for them and stuck to our routine. This was my second time booking Jun. I’ll definitely be using him again.”


3. Bridget F.

“Bridget is great with our dogs, she takes such good care of them! She was able to help us out on very short notice, and did a wonderful job taking care of all 4 of our dogs, and followed our instructions to the tee. Very quick to respond, and good with communicating during the check ins as well, we got lots of photos so we could see the dogs were doing well. A+ sitter, will be booking again!”


4. Jasmine B.

“Jasmine was very responsive to my messages and we quickly aligned on scheduling. Jasmine did a wonderful job handling my two very high energy dogs. I’m looking forward to Jasmine watching my dogs more in the future.”


5. Chantel B.

“Chantel was great! She sent pictures of Sabine and sent messages along with them to update me on anything with my apartment or with Sabine. I was nervous about using this service since it’s my first time, but she eased my nerves. I would definitely book her again in the future!”


6. Joe C.
“Joe has been helping me with my dogs and cat for 3 years. He does walks and drop ins for me. He is very trustworthy and has a backup key to my house for emergencies. My dogs love him, he is one of their best friends. He has been working on not jumping with newer puppy, a large hyper lab-pit with anxiety. He also is one of the few people my tiny chihuahua doesn't try to nip the heels of. She spins in circles every time he comes over and gets her leash. I highly recommend Joe.”


7. Kelly M.

“Kelly has cared for our cat many times on extended vacations. Lyra can be a shy cat and will hide when people come over, but she immediately loved Kelly. Kelly provides very thorough visit reports and never hesitates to clean up any pet messes so we come home to a clean house. We will continue to ask her to watch our pets and plants when we go on vacation.”


8. Erica Q.

“I’m SO IMPRESSED with Erica ??????❤️❤️?She gets full 5 ✨ from me no question. I was alerted when she entered my home and when the visit began. I received photo of My baby girl Sheeba. The deets were awesome!! I’m was super nervous letting stranger in my home and taking care of my girl but Erica is AMAZING!! She was happy and excited when I got home. Thank you sweetie sooooo much for being an Awesome Rover employee and I will officially be repeat user ????? Belinda West?????”


9. Princess J.
“Princess did a great job watching my dog Archie! She took care of Archie like it was her own, he was fed on time, was taken out every 2 hours & had lots of playtime with her dog Otis. She send me lots of pictures & videos of Archie. Princess also spend lots of time with Archie, making sure he was loved while I was gone. He really enjoyed his time with Princess. I will definitely book her again in the future.”


10. Victoria M.

“I needed someone to give my Boston Terrier an injection while we were away on vacation and feel so lucky to have found Victoria! Communication was great AND she even facetimed me during the visit so we could go over any last minute questions, dosage, etc. My dog sitter said "Victoria was very polite and professional, you should hire her again!" and we absolutely will. Very relieved to know my dog got her medication and that a trained vet assistant was able to handle the injection with ease. Cassie never knew anything even happened, hah.”




11. Joyce P.


“Joyce took great care of my cat Binx while we were away. The regular updates and photos from each visit were a great way to keep us in the loop with how things were going. It was my first time using Rover and I’m so glad we were able to book Joyce!”


12. Robert M.
“Rob has watched my golden retriever in his home several times now and he is always my first choice for a pet sitter. First and foremost, he has so much love for my dog, and I know he would for any dog placed in his care. He is also super-reliable with great communication. My dog needs exercise and has to have medication administered and Rob is great with both of these. I would recommend him for anyone looking for a loving, trustworthy pet sitter.”




13. Tyler G.

“Tyler was super patient and considerate during the visit. Really appreciate he could drop in with such a short notice.”


14. Lori D.

“Second time booking with Lori! I have had a little bit of bad luck with pet sitters before finding Lori on Rover. She showed up for a meet and greet and I got the immediate impression that she was dedicated, honest and trustworthy so I decided to give her a try. I'm glad that I did! I now (finally) have a go to pet sitter who I trust completely with my fur babies. Lori will continue to get my business.”


15. Paige W.
“Paige is such an animal lover! She is always taking my dogs outside for walks, and feeding them and giving them their vitamins when she comes over. She spends all of her time with my pets. She will definitely give your pets all the love in the world.”


16. Brittney R.

“Brittney was very responsive and was available last minute which was great for us. She was very sweet with my pup!”


17. Brittany S.
“Always willing to do what is needed. Brittany is very trust worthy and does well with my dog.”




18. Dorian P.

“Dorian is the best. She was available last minute for 2 drop in visits with our very energetic dogs. She is reliable & communicates well. She sends pictures & updates & the pups definitely love her & remembered her from last time. Will definitely use again & recommend!”


19. Samauria W.

“We have enjoyed working with Samauria so far! She came by for a meet and greet first, which we feel is very important. Our pup Poe was loving on her from the start, appreciating the scratches and belly rubs given. They had their first visit today and all went well. Samauria was communicative and save for a tiny house alarm kink, she followed all our instructions. She even alerted me to Poe’s excitement outside that irritated her paws because of the ice. I greatly appreciate her efforts with that. We look forward to future visits and a weekend stay coming up.”


20. Theresa C.
“Theresa did an amazing job taking care of my 3 cats while I was away on vacation for a week. She dropped in, cleaned out their litter, refilled their food and water and played with them to make sure they wouldn't feel lonely. She also always sent updates after each of her visits. Amazing job!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 $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 Mar 2025, there are 993 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, 83% of Essex cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Essex 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 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 993 cat sitters in Essex on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Essex, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% 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.
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.
