Cat Sitting in Gainesville
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Top rated Gainesville cat sitters
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“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!”
“Amelia was prompt, friendly, and communicative. She was very good to my cats, one of them having a particular diet that she was very good about implementing. Highly recommend if you’re looking for someone to take great care of your (pet) babies!”
“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.”
“Laura was awesome! Our two cats loved her. Her gentle and friendly demeanor even had our skittish cat come out of hiding to receive pets. Additionally, Laura's clear communication put us at ease while we were literally on the other side of the world. We hope she's available for our next trip.”
“Grace took such a good care of our senior cat, Simon, even staying longer to let him spend more time on the porch, his favorite place! We could not find a better person to take care of our "little" boy!”
“Helen is amazing! She’s super friendly and helpful, and she always responds quickly and kindly. She took such great care of my kitten—playing with her and giving her lots of attention. My cat absolutely loves her! I’ll definitely be booking Helen again whenever I need a sitter. Highly recommend! 🐾💖”
“Madison took the time to make sure my cats every need was taken care of. She did a great job and I will definitely request her services again when I’m out of town.”
“Autumn loves on Little Moon like nobody else does. I really don’t know if I would trust anyone else with my precious cat friend at this point. Moon is so fond of her. It is always so hard to leave our cat when we go on adventures but I trust Autumn to go above and beyond in caring for our smol Pokémon. Autumn in an angel on this earth!!!”
“Amy was great with my cats. She followed the cat care instructions I left perfectly and I was appreciative of her detailed report and pictures. I will definitely book her again! I felt like my cats were in good hands.”
“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”
About: I have always had a dog since I was born. I have volunteered at my local animal rescue since I was 10 years old. I have assisted in the care of a pregnant and laboring dog. I’m currently a Graduate student at UF and have class Monday and Thursday from 12-4pm and Wednesday 5-8pm. I’ve got plenty of time for your pets! Back home, I make sure to allow my dogs their alone time if needed, always walk them on a leash, and give unlimited snuggles and treats!
“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!”
“She took care of my cat for 21days and she did great. Very communicative and lovely. Always willing to complete tasks. Also, my cat loved her. Thank you so much!”
“We appreciate Randee's excellent care of our three cats! She was fantastic and we will definitely invite her back. Not only were our cats very relaxed when we got home, it was obvious that Randee took excellent care of our home as well. Randee's communication while we were away certainly gave us a sense of peace knowing that our fur babies were in her good hands. She is a wonderful person, very caring and professional. I recommend her without hesitation!!”
“Brianna is doing an excellent job caring for our two babies while we’re away for work. She has cats of her own and I just love the way she treats our cats, as if they were her own. Good pictures and she always updates me on any new behaviors or concerns. I recommend her services!!”
“Thank you for everything, Keri! You were so attentive and made me feel confident in my pets care. The daily updates and photos mean everything! I hope to book with you again in the future.”
Over 1,550 pet parents in Gainesville have booked cat sitting
Gainesville cat parents share their Rover experiences
Friederike did a fantastic job taking care of my cat Nova while I was out of town! She made sure to keep her active and stimulated, but recognized her routine very quickly to make each visit fit Nova’s needs. She kept me up to date and sent the cutest photos of her daily drop-in visits. I would definitely book Friederike again and highly recommend her!
I would highly recommend Erica as a pet sitter. She is very communicative, punctual, and reliable, which made it easy to feel comfortable leaving my cat in her care. She watched my cat while I was away for a few weeks and did a fantastic job. She kept me updated, spent quality time with him, and it was clear he really enjoyed being around her!
Bronwyn was so kind and I could tell that she really loves about all of the animals she is trusted with. She cared for my kitty while I was out of town and kept her company, always taking photos and keeping me updated. I will definitely be reaching out to Bronwyn again next time I'm out of town!
We've booked Van a few times now and I can't believe I forgot to leave a review until now! Van is very professional, and our two cats warmed up quickly once they realized that their primary humans won't be home for a few days and has accepted Van as their "Other Human" lol. We really enjoy the regular updates, the pictures, and how much playtime they are getting. Van is our go-to for bookings, and we are thankful and relieved that we can leave our spoiled prissy princess fur babies in capable hands.
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!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Gainesville is $20
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Sitters in Gainesville average 9 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 Jan 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 Jan 2026, there are 185 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, 83% 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 9 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 185 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, 93% 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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