Cat Sitting in Gainesville
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“Ms Brenda is an amazing animal caretaker. She is always on time and checks in during every visit. She treats my furbaby like one of her own. You can tell she genuinely loves animals and helping care for them. I am so happy I found her to help with my Luna :)”
About: Ever since I was 8 I've been responsible for caring and training many pets and dogs of my own. I've dogsat for multiple neighbors all the way through college and after. I'm a huge dog lover and will go to great lengths to care for your pet. I’m a college film graduate working part time. I spend as much time as I can outside or surrounded by animals. I live with a malshi dog, cat and my husband’s rat terrier mix. I'm kind of a dog nerd so chances are I've already read up on your breeds specific qualities. I'm friendly and love to be active whether it's running on a hiking trail or playing catch in the yard with your furry friend. Let's get in touch and I'll try my best to help you in any way I can. Thank you for your time, CJ (: I’m currently working part time so I have plenty of time to play with your pups! I am available for boarding every day of the week except Sundays I have a large backyard and two friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your small - medium dog if needed
“Loved 🥰 the pictures every visit. She took amazing care of all 4 of our Yorkies. They love her. Will definitely book you again to watch our furry kids. Can not thank you enough. I did not have to worry will on our trip.”
“Patricia was absolutely fantastic and took such great care of my cats while I was gone for a couple days. She sent daily updates and pictures, was super friendly and communicative, and ensured my cats were happy! I would highly recommend her services.”
“Bailey is hands down the best person ever to watch your dog. She is great with our big 65 pound Australian poodle and she is a natural around him. She was never late taking Romo out and it’s clear she is passionate about dogs. Definitely plan on booking her again in the future!”
“Lisa has been a huge help with checking in on our young puppy until he became grown enough to be out of his crate and using the dog door. She is so good with both of our dogs, punctual, and great with communication as well. She has given our family so much peace of mind!”
“Riley helped us with a short notice drop in 🥰 She is reliable, responsive, responsible, and very kind. We so appreciate her. Each time, we have come home to a very happy Miko. Highly recommend!!”
About: I’ve taken care of many dogs over the past couple years. I’ve considered getting a big dog for myself, but I do enjoy watching them for awhile and then having them go back to their owners I currently work from home as a mortgage originator. I will be around most of the time for your dog or cat. I bring your dog for several walks per day (depending on the dog) and I have a yard. I only board one dog at a time, unless you own two dogs that need to be boarded. This way, your dog will get my full attention and you will not have to worry about your dog getting along with another dog. For dogs in my home, they be with me in my front room all day. I’d walk them several times a day, usually a mile or two depending upon the size of the dog. I also have a fairly large yard for dogs that like to run or play fetch.
“Guadalupe is fantastic! Our very large pup loved her coming over and checking in on him while we're traveling. And our two very shy/skittish cats actually come out to say hello to her when she drops is. Highly recommend”
“I am SO THANKFUL that Melanie was our first experience with ROVER. She loved our animals like her own. She is just a genuine, thru and thru animal lover. We were very nervous about someone we didn't know coming into our home and taking care of our babies like we do. She takes care of them better than we do and they absolutely fell in love with almost instantly. We are so appreciative for you, Melanie!”
About: I've taken care of all types of dogs, cats and reptiles ect. for 11+ years. Making sure your animals are happy and well cared for while you are gone is my main priority! I also have a lot of experience with senior animal care. I am currently a stay at home mom, so I have plenty of time to take care of your animals during the week and weekends! I make sure your pets are always safe with me, I take care to pay attention to my surroundings when out and about with your pet. I make sure your animal always has their needs met no matter the circumstance.
“Millie recently had a few procedures done and Sierra rewrapped her wounds for us and even came back to check on her without requesting an additional charge. Sierra truly treats your pets like her own.”
About: I have 5 years of professional animal care. I’ve worked in Veterinary offices and many shelters. Animals are a huge part of my life and I love being around them. I’m great with any kind of animal big or small and any species. I am a down to earth girl who loves animals more than anything. All animals are welcome. Every animal is safe and happy In my care, and I will love them and treat them as my own! I am home full time all day every day and I’m here to help with your babies. Your animals will love me just as much as I will love them! I hope I can make some of you lifetime clients and keep you and your families happy! I am a full time stay at home mom, so your fur babies will get constant love and potty breaks! I never go out longer than a few hours if I have to. I have a fenced in backyard for lots of running around! If your dog requires walks we live in a very big neighborhood that I walk daily with my daughter
Over 183 pet parents in Gainesville have booked cat sitting
Gainesville cat parents share their Rover experiences
Jordan was fabulous! She was able to administer oral calming medication to our cat during our absence which we have not been able to do and she sent great reports and pictures. She did everything we asked her to do. We plan to use her again if we need a pet sitter.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Gainesville is $25
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Sitters in Gainesville average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
Cat Sitting FAQs
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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 Jun 2026 was about $25 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 358 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, 91% 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 7 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 358 cat sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Gainesville, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% 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.
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