Cat Sitting in Gainesville
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1. Lani C.
“Lani was absolutely amazing with my two kitties, and made me feel comfortable while I was gone. She also went above and beyond with the pictures, and also took care of my plants!! I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future.”
2. Kelly D.
“Kelly is so great with my puppy! She has great communication and sends the cutest pictures!! She also takes great care of my home while she is there.”
3. Emily L.
“Emily was incredibly quick to respond, and she was energetic and polite with her communications while watching our pup. We felt like our dog was in good hands, and we won’t hesitate to book with Emily again!”
4. Angel R.
“Angel did wonderful with my dog as we moved and had to transition to a new dog walker. Left great detail and Mackie seemed very satisfied with the visits.”
5. Amy S.
“Amy is our "go to" #1 choice for our new puppy, Jac. She took great care of Charlee until he left us last year and we were so excited to let her know we had a new baby to help us with. If you're in the Gainesville area, I highly recommend Amy!!!”
6. Caitlyn J.
“Caitlyn was so sweet with our puppy, June, and provided lots of lots of feedback, pictures and a cute video! She is very attentive and we will definitely be using her again.”
7. Daniella & Anthony M.
“We loved Anthony and Daniella’s visits! I trust them to take great care of my finicky, spoiled babies. I hope to use them very much in the future! -JKC”
8. Alicia B.
“Alicia was amazing with Koda! She took great care of him and followed all my instructions perfectly, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away.”
9. Aniya D.
“This is our second time to call on Aniya to care for our 2 boys. She's very caring, dependable and goes above and beyond all expectations. Will definitely call on her again.”
10. Grace B.
“Grace is such a super sweet and very responsible girl! I loved her and so did Pablo! Will definitely keep booking for her for further assistance! Recommend her a 100%”
11. Danica M.
“Danica was an amazing Rover for our dog! She was super responsive and sent the cutest photos. She gave extra care to our dog during a storm and kept us updated on how she was doing while we were gone. Our dog was well cared for and entertained the whole weekend! We will plan to use Danica again in the future!”
12. Adam H.
“Adam is a trustworthy, honest pet sitter. I've known Adam for 6 years and he takes the best care of his own dog. He brushes her teeth every week, has her check ups at his vet, All Creatures, on a routine basis, and makes her a safe and caring environment. I would recommend Adam wholeheartedly as a pet sitter.”
13. Grace M.
“Fantastic dog walker, great individual who cares for Cliff as her own. Communicating with Grace is a brief and super professional. Highly recommend her for visits dog walking”
14. Julia M.
“Julia was absolutely fabulous. She was not only caring and attentive to my pet, but she provided excellent updates and photos at each of her visits. It was a joy reading her cards. I’m thrilled to have found such a reliable and great person to work with. Would highly recommend. Will be booking with her from now on.”
15. Brooke S.
“Brooke has provided wonderful pet care for our dogs and cats. She is incredibly kind, safety-minded, dependable, and easy to communicate with. She is intuitive and focuses on our pets needs. I highly recommend her!”
16. Lily A.
“I can’t say enough good things about Lily as a dog walker and caregiver for my dog. From the moment I met her, I could tell she had a true passion for animals. She always takes the time to understand my dog’s unique needs and preferences. Lily is reliable, punctual, and goes above and beyond to ensure that my dog is not only well-exercised but also happy and safe. I can always trust her to give my dog the care and attention she deserves, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have her as part of my pet’s routine.”
17. McKenzie H.
“McKenzie loves her dogs and cat! She was the primary caretaker of our animals and we could always count on her to play with them, give them belly rubs and take the dogs for a run. She misses her pets while away from home, and they miss her equally. She will love your animals like they are her own, you will not be disappointed.”
18. Claudia G.
“Claudia is simply the "BEST". It is absolutely clear that she cares dearly for our pups and all animals! Her general and deep knowledge of animals is quite vast! While visiting our farm she often gives love and attention to our other farm animals as well as our pups! Moreover -- she is extremely reliable and dependable. Would certainly recommend to any and all!!”
19. Molly B.
“Molly is great! She took great care of my dog and followed her care instructions great. I would definitely book her again.”
20. Anna H.
“Anna was great and communicative. Was able to fill in on a short notice and took great care of our pup!”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Gainesville on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 143 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, 87% of Gainesville cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Gainesville have an average of 15 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 143 cat sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Gainesville, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% 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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