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“Kate was amazing! She came the day prior to my booking to meet Mullie to ensure her drop in visit was a success and it definitely was! I am thrilled with Kate’s service and will be recommending her to friends!”
About: In addition to petsitting for 10+ years, I have been a proud dog parent for more than 5 years. Due to unforeseen circumstances within a breakup, I no longer have dogs, and miss them desperately. I would love to care for your dogs as if they are my own! I work remotely and have a flexible schedule. I'm very active, and I'd happily take your pups on walks and hikes with me if they're into that kind of thing. I will care for your dogs as if they were my own. I love to play, cuddle, and meet their needs - whatever those might be. I have experience with puppies, administering medication, and caring for all types of dogs, especially those with quirky personalities.
“Nicole is so nice and flexible in our dropping off time. We had to drop our cat 2 hours late which was almost 10 pm because of long drive with bad traffics. Our female cat is very dependent and usually doesn’t let strangers carry her, but she let Nicole😻 Also Nicole updated us in the morning how our cat was doing. We would love to ask her to take care of our cat again.”
“Whitney was a fantastic cat sitter for our 2 cats while we were away. She was a great communicator and it was fun to see pictures of our cats while we were gone. We defintely hope that Whitney is available again the next time we go out of town. I highly recommend her.”
“Bailey totally rocked!! colonel loved hanging out and playing, we had great communication over the trip, and the cat could not be happier! I look forward to rebooking them for my next trip!!”
About: I have pet sit dogs and cats many times for my family. Pets have always been a part of my family, mostly dogs and also sometimes cats. Also at one point an aquarium of fish. Currently I do not have any pets of my own because they are not allowed in the rental lease. I also know of some of the natural area trails and parks in the nearby area that would be good to take dogs for a walk at. My current schedule for pet care can be fit to a wide range of times most days. Other current work activities are mainly involving the start of a small farm type business and volunteer work. I make sure that safety is always a priority and taken into account, one of the main areas of focus being to keep any doors monitored and closed so that a pet does not go outside by accident. Also keeping awareness of any food or other objects in a client's home that a pet could get to by accident.
“Kristy was excellent watching our 2 cats. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pet sitter. She was always in communication and provided us lots of pics and updates while we were away. She followed our instructions for feeding, number of visits, etc., make herself super flexible for meeting us before the check ins started, and kept our cats happy and safe while we were gone. Super reliable and very nice to work with! Thank you!!”
“Emma was so attentive and communicative while dropping in on our cat while we were out of town. She followed all the instructions and kept us updated with pictures and descriptions of the drop ins. I would absolutely recommend her for your pet sitting needs!”
“He was great with our cat and dog through multiple challenges! We had a water leak while we were away and he gave us updates. Our dog was extremely stressed with us being gone and David went over the top to bond with him and help him. He was communicative and trustworthy. We definitely recommend him!”
About: Hello! My name is Wren and I'm a college student with a summer internship in DC. I have been fostering dogs and puppies since I was 5 years old. I also have multiple years of pet-sitting experience (both dogs and cats), and I had two dogs and a cat growing up that I was partially responsible for until I graduated from high school. I am an active individual and I love to go on walks and runs. Currently I am available during the day on Fridays and at night the rest of the week. I will have more availability in May because I will not have started my next internship so I will be free every day. In June I am available before and after my 9-5 job and a longer-term pet-sitting option would be my preference. I do not currently have a place to offer for boarding, but I can assure you that I will comply with all house and Rover rules, as well as respect your pet/space and keep it clean.
About: Experience with dogs of all ages & breeds, able to provide regular or one time dog walking of any preferred distance & occasional dog sitting as needed! I work as a nurse with a very flexible schedule- able to provide Monday & Tuesday regular visits/walks and Wed-Sun every other week. Can do anytime that works for you! My home has one cat so only able to provide in house visits with cat friendly dogs! Visits in client homes preferred, but can accommodate occasional boarding.
About: I have owned animals my whole life and love working with them. I have experience training young dogs and I know how to accommodate senior dogs. I work at a Vets office and love every minute of it! I am available Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays after 5pm and Sunday, Monday and Fridays are open availability. If close by, I am able to do a drop in visit in the middle of my work day, please let me know in advanced. I would prefer not to have animals at my home due to my animals. Although, I am very comfortable caring for animals in your home.
About: My name is Ruby Labate, I am 22 years old and live in the Burlington area. Growing up we have always had several animals. Wether it be small animals, cats and dogs, birds you name it. I am animal person through and through. We have 5 cats of our own. I also have 2 crazy pugs who have bounds of energy. I also had the gift of getting a mouse and having her have 9 babies unexpectedly so that has been adventure. I have also gotten to raise several batches of baby chicks and we now have a total of 6 chickens as well. We have quite the mini farm. Ive watched several dogs and cats since I was little. And have raised both puppies and kittens. I am currently unemployed and have an open schedule .So I have time to provide full time pet care in you're home and walks for you're pet. I care for pets in my home by walking my two crazy pugs who are 12 and 7 and have plenty of energy. I also have 5 cats who always keep me on my toes.
About: Hi there, my name is MJ and I'm interested in help you with your doggos, or just your one and only pupper. I have been around dogs all my life. From chihuahuas, to pitties, a Rhodesian Ridgeback (yeah, they have a lot to say. Lol...), to your average American mutt, I seriously love all dogs. For the ones that just want the basics to those who are super charged, I can match their energy. I'm available for drop-in feedings, walks, and play-time. Have a doggo that needs a little extra attention, no problem I don't mind hanging out for a few hours, so you can run errands doggo free, appointment that might be long, or just need to escape for a bit. I am flexible between the hours of 8:30am-5pm, if you are in Shelburne village I can be a bit more flexible until 8pm. Overnight stay can be arranged with at least 2+ weeks notice. We have 2 fabulous felines, Zen & Leia, that are our fur babes!! We start every morning with feeding & water changes. Toy & fun, scritches & snuggles, sometimes even a cat nap. We make our own cat food as well. I have cared for personal family pets, friends pets (dogs, cats, fish, smallies.). I am very professional and enjoy being around animals very much. We have 2 cats, Zen Vader and Princess Leia. We also have a ball python, Ms. Bea Arthur. Caring for animals brings me so much joy, and I love the thank yous of butt wiggles and a purring machine.
“Shelby was awesome! Our cats are normally very shy, but on Shelby's first visit they came right out. She is definitely a cat person and we felt very comfortable with her in charge. Excellent communicator. Highly recommend!”
About: I grew up on a small hobby farm with goats, chickens, horses, dogs and cats. When I was younger I helped train 2 Border Collie/Australian Sheppard mix puppies. I have a good sense of what animals need and am very patient and loving with all animals. I have a infant daughter who will be accompanying me with most my drop in visits. She will be in a backpack while I take care of your furry friend. I am available most mornings, nights and weekends. I love being outside and love being around animals. I am active, friendly, and responsible. I can't wait to take care of your pet and give it love and attention. Looking forward to meeting you and your pet! I am flexible! I have little ones (2 young daughters) but they will be able to come with me on occasion and they are also pet lover themselves. I have a fenced in yard if needed and love going on long walks and hikes. We would get lots of play time in and happy to bring my dog along for companion if wanted.
“Angie took excellent care of Mad Max while we were away. She is sensitive to Mad Max' fear of strangers. Sent updates and photos which we appreciated. Angie is kind and professional. We will definitely book her again.”
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Katherine H.
“Kate was amazing! She came the day prior to my booking to meet Mullie to ensure her drop in visit was a success and it definitely was! I am thrilled with Kate’s service and will be recommending her to friends!”
Elizabeth R.
“liddy is not only a great dog sitter for our 45 lb “super mutt” buddy — she is buddy’s favorite, and he’s hard to please!!! buddy is a rescue and has some trust issues to the point where my husband and i are nervous to introduce him to new dog sitters, but he and liddy hit it off from the minute she parked in our driveway — he even ran out to greet her without having met her before. that loving didn’t seem to stop all weekend — every photo we got was of the two of them on amazing hikes or cuddling watching tv together. liddy is super communicative with the humans, too, before and during sitting. buddy needs daily meds and she was able to make sure he took them (a feat in itself), and in every photo his water bowl was full and he looked so content. and when we came home he she went above and beyond in every way, and we couldn’t have been happier with liddy watching buddy. highly recommend!”
Nicole Jazmin M.Star Sitter
“Nicole is so nice and flexible in our dropping off time. We had to drop our cat 2 hours late which was almost 10 pm because of long drive with bad traffics. Our female cat is very dependent and usually doesn’t let strangers carry her, but she let Nicole😻 Also Nicole updated us in the morning how our cat was doing. We would love to ask her to take care of our cat again.”
Whitney F.
“Whitney was a fantastic cat sitter for our 2 cats while we were away. She was a great communicator and it was fun to see pictures of our cats while we were gone. We defintely hope that Whitney is available again the next time we go out of town. I highly recommend her.”
Bailey J.
“Bailey totally rocked!! colonel loved hanging out and playing, we had great communication over the trip, and the cat could not be happier! I look forward to rebooking them for my next trip!!”
Reed M.
“Reed has taken care of our 2 dogs for many years. He is loving, gentle, and responsible. My dogs adore him!!! I highly recommend him on all levels.”
Kristy H.
“Kristy was excellent watching our 2 cats. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pet sitter. She was always in communication and provided us lots of pics and updates while we were away. She followed our instructions for feeding, number of visits, etc., make herself super flexible for meeting us before the check ins started, and kept our cats happy and safe while we were gone. Super reliable and very nice to work with! Thank you!!”
Emma D.
“Emma was so attentive and communicative while dropping in on our cat while we were out of town. She followed all the instructions and kept us updated with pictures and descriptions of the drop ins. I would absolutely recommend her for your pet sitting needs!”
David N.
“He was great with our cat and dog through multiple challenges! We had a water leak while we were away and he gave us updates. Our dog was extremely stressed with us being gone and David went over the top to bond with him and help him. He was communicative and trustworthy. We definitely recommend him!”
Wren T.
“Wren is an exceptional pet and house sitter. She is conscientious, professional and very responsible. She communicates any concerns clearly, asks questions, and follows all of our requests to the letter. She kept our place clean and respected our space. Most importantly, she is confident and competent with our pets. The proof is in the wags she gets when she comes to our home. Even our shy cat shows her affection when she arrives. Wren has been flexible in the past when our plans changed last minute, which was very helpful when we were in a pinch. I would hire her again in a second - you should too.”
Emma S.
“Emma was amazing, she wrote a great report on how the day went and met my dogs needs. Would definitely recommend her.”
Vivian B.
“I have a Siberian Husky who is typically very anxious around new people, but she warmed up to Vivian almost immediately. Vivian is calm and patient and loves my dog like her own. I would trust her to care for my dog any day, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for care!”
Brianna O.
“Brianna is a very trustworthy person to leave your pets with. She is a loving dog mom herself and very caring towards all pets. I have a Great Dane that is hard to find a sitter for and Brianna has stepped in and watched him on numerous occasions for me. She is reliable and I trust her with my pets!”
Alison H.
“Alison was great with our two cats! I loved the check-in updates and photos. It gave me peace of mind on vacation knowing they were happy and well looked after.”
Ruby L.
About: My name is Ruby Labate, I am 22 years old and live in the Burlington area. Growing up we have always had several animals. Wether it be small animals, cats and dogs, birds you name it. I am animal person through and through. We have 5 cats of our own. I also have 2 crazy pugs who have bounds of energy. I also had the gift of getting a mouse and having her have 9 babies unexpectedly so that has been adventure. I have also gotten to raise several batches of baby chicks and we now have a total of 6 chickens as well. We have quite the mini farm. Ive watched several dogs and cats since I was little. And have raised both puppies and kittens. I am currently unemployed and have an open schedule .So I have time to provide full time pet care in you're home and walks for you're pet. I care for pets in my home by walking my two crazy pugs who are 12 and 7 and have plenty of energy. I also have 5 cats who always keep me on my toes.
Marjule S.
“Marjule is a stellar human with a heart as big as a room. She has an absolute love of pets. Four legs. Two legs. No legs. She will love those babies and give them the best of care. She was so good with my Golden/Malamute. Both my dog and cat adored her. If you are looking for someone reliable and an overall genuine human, then look no further.”
Shelby S.
“Shelby was awesome! Our cats are normally very shy, but on Shelby's first visit they came right out. She is definitely a cat person and we felt very comfortable with her in charge. Excellent communicator. Highly recommend!”
Lindie M.
“Lindie was a fantastic dog and house sitter for my wife and I during a hectic time. The birth of our son left us worried that our other children would be left behind, but Lindie came and gave them the love and continuity that made our transition to an even larger family easier. She is a prompt communicator and dedicated caretaker. It was a pleasure to work with her and I would recommend her to any who's dogs are in need of love in their human's absence.”
Angela M.
“Angie took excellent care of Mad Max while we were away. She is sensitive to Mad Max' fear of strangers. Sent updates and photos which we appreciated. Angie is kind and professional. We will definitely book her again.”
Kenzie S.
“Kenzie did a great job taking care of our dog, Ellie and cat, Jack. She spent time with them and made sure they were fed and let outside.”
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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 Aug 2025 was about $22 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 142 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, 78% of Essex cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Essex have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 142 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, 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.
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