Cat Sitting in Gainesville
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Top rated Gainesville cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Brooke has done an amazing job, she has come in super clutch for us twice now when we needed some last minute help checking on the pets. Her detailed reports after her check-ins left us at ease and I felt safe leaving our fur kiddos behind knowing she was going to be stopping in for us.”
“Julia was phenomenal with my shy cat! It usually takes my cat a few visits to warm up to a new person, but she took to Julia right away. Additionally, I requested Julia’s help at last minute right before Thanksgiving, which is understandably a busy time for everyone. Nonetheless, Julia was not only flexible, but also extremely professional by offering to do a “meet and greet” even though it was a day or two before the job. I felt comfortable and reassured knowing Julia was watching my cat while I was away!”
“Best dog sitter I’ve ever had! Sent lots of pictures and very detailed written updates. I came home to very worn out dogs after lots of play with Nerissa! I will definitely be rebooking!”
“My puppy came back in better shape than I left her. More mature and regulated, as well as freshly bathed. We both learned from the experience, care, and respect we received from these extremely competent sitters!”
“Mary was terrific! Mary checked on our 15 year old girl (Cali) 4x a day and when we got home we could tell Cali had been well looked after because she was happy and lively (Cali is usually sad and cross with us when we first get home, but not this time!). Mary took great care to give Cali her different morning and evening pills, add fish oil for joints onto her food, take super cute photos, and even get some brushing in. It was so nice to know that Cali was in such good hands. We really look forward to booking again!”
“Laura was a great sitter! I had another Rover cancel on me last minute and Laura was ready and willing to take over and took great care of my kitty. I highly recommend her for your all of your pet sitting needs. And my kitty loved her!”
“Hilary took great care of Onigiri. During the drop in visits, she made sure he had plenty of food and water, cleaned up his litterbox, played with him and took him on walks. The visits were timely and the pictures were wonderful!”
“Victoria has been a tremendous drop-in sitter for our dog, Hunter. Every visit gives us real peace of mind knowing he’s in such caring and reliable hands. She consistently checks his food and water, makes sure he’s comfortable, and takes the time to play with him so he feels loved while we’re away. We truly appreciate her communication, and the genuine care she shows. Highly recommend Victoria to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive sitter!”
“Katie was wonderful with our extra needy cat! She kept our place clean and made sure our cat got lots of love and attention, and her communication and photos were excellent. Thank you, Katie!”
“Juliette did an amazing job watching my 2 rabbits. I had accidentally typed in the wrong address for my apartment, and she made a second trip back out to my place the same day once I had fixed the mistake. Her flexibility and dedication really took a lot of stress off me while I was traveling because I knew my pets were in good hands”
“Grace is just the best! Not only does she understand and connect with my shy and picky cat, she is also incredibly respectful, trustworthy, and reliable. There was one day where the keypad to my house died and instead of leaving because she couldn’t get in, Grace stayed for 1 hr and 45 mins (without me even having to ask!) to meet the locksmith. Grace goes above and beyond in all ways and I cannot say enough good things about her!”
“Daphne made our fur babies feel cozy and well looked after—complete with playtime and lots of cuddles. She even brought in a couple plants that were in danger of freezing on our back porch. We would definitely have Daphne watch our pets again!”
Over 1,615 pet parents in Gainesville have booked cat sitting
Gainesville cat parents share their Rover experiences
We're always so excited to open up our phone and see all the pics Brooke sent us of our furbabies! She's really great about letting us know how the pets are feeling, and we really appreciate that she spends time making our kitty comfortable too. We're confident our babies are in great hands
We had another wonderful experience with Grace petsitting our shy senior cat, Simon. From all the pics Grace took we could tell that Simon was happy and content, excited about her visits. Grace was very attentive to all his needs, and even finding time to brush Simon daily and providing some TLC to our needy boy. We could not ask for a better petsitter!
Van did an amazing job of watching our two cats for a week while we were on vacation. She stopped by two times a day for 8 days, and followed all my instructions very well. We have a chill adult cat and a little playful kitten, so she gave love and pets to the adult cat and played a lot with the kitten, which I appreciated a lot. She even handled some unexpected situations, like having to go out to get more cat food and Litter Genie refills, and cleaning up a hairball. I’m glad we chose someone who cared about our instructions and rules, and accommodated our requests while we were gone from our children for a week. :)
Overall amazing experience! She took my super last minute request and even was able to come in for the meet and greet in the week before I left. Her veterinary knowledge/experience and familiarity with cats really shined through and put me at ease. I know my cat is a tough case who gets very scared of people when I’m not there so there were some nerve wracking moments but Arbel was able to bond with her by the end of the trip which is amazing and she followed my very lengthy instructions to a T! I’m very grateful 💖
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Gainesville is $20
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Sitters in Gainesville average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
Cat Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Gainesville on Rover as of Jun 2026 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 2026, there are 207 cat sitters in Gainesville. 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, 85% of Gainesville cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Gainesville 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 Gainesville.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Gainesville 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 207 cat sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Gainesville, 98% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 100% 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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