Cat Sitting in Hamden
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1. Olivia G.
“Olivia was absolutely amazing to my kitties and so sweet!! They loved her so much and I will 100% be asking her to come back! I highly recommended Olivia to anyone and everyone!!”
2. Jaelyn M.
“Jaelyn has been watching my cat Casper for a year and a half now and my kitty absolutely loves her, he’s always running up to her and is really excited to see her she arrives. She is very responsible and notices any changes in behavior, as well as makes sure my kitty is fed and has clean water and a clean litter box. She goes out of her way to accommodate any requests and has good availability and good availability and good communication. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!”
3. Amanda L.
“Amanda did an amazing job taking care of our two cats while we were away for a weekend. She’s super friendly and knowledgeable about cats. She sent lots of photos and updates! We knew they were in such great hands with her and look forward to using her again.”
4. Rebecca F.
“I highly recommend Rebecca! Everything went very smoothly and she made my family’s time away stress free. She took care of my two dogs and it was clear they were in good hands! She sent several pictures with her updates which was awesome!”
5. Jessica M.
“Great availability and very nice to my dog!”
6. Sandra G.
“Sandra was very accommodating in terms of scheduling the drop in visits. She showed up as scheduled and had a good rapport with my kitties. I would book her again.”
7. Elizabeth M.
“Elizabeth is great with our pet and communicated with us in a timely manner!”
8. Shash K.
“Shash has been a dog walker and sitter for us on multiple occasions. He is so reliable, the dogs love him and I genuinely believe he loves them, too! Thank you Shash!”
9. Megan D.
“I would highly recommend Megan!! She has provided the utmost loving care of our dogs and includes detailed photos and messages of her visits! She is quick to respond to texts and has proven herself to be very reliable.”
10. Alex T.
“I couldn’t be more thankful to have found Alex! She is wonderful with my dog and has been so flexible with me especially when I was in a jam! I really can’t thank her enough for the care she gives my dog!”
11. Emily C.
“Emily is the most wonderful and loving pet sitter! She was kind enough to take care of our two cats over a week long period and everything from start to finish was perfect! She is friendly, communicative, and was great with our cats. I highly recommend her as a sitter and we plan to work with her again in the future :)”
12. Elicia Q.
“Elicia was great with our girls!!! Very responsive and communicated with us throughout the visit. She really gave us peace of mind that they were completely being taken care of! Thank you!”
13. Elijah M.
“I've known Elijah for 13 years. He has always been a kind, compassionate, loving and responsible person who will treat your animals like his own.”
14. Danielle M.
“Danielle was great! She helped to feed and play with our cat Willow while we were away. Danielle provided great communication and updates. Highly recommended:)”
15. Matthew A.
“Matt is the best around! The dogs love him! Would recommend him 100%”
16. Vittoria R.
About: I’ve cared for dogs of all kinds over the years and had a lovable Rottie for four years! Living in a close-knit neighborhood, I’ve been the go-to pet sitter and dog walker for my neighbors—always happy to lend a hand (or a leash)! I’m currently working part-time and in school. my days end late on Monday-Wednesday so night walks would be perfect for me. Thursday-Sunday my afternoon and night are more open and i’d be able to do mornings on the weekends as well. Ensuring save, trusted pet care in my home & yours: I maintain secure, cozy clean spaces, consistent routines, respecting clients spaces while also having attentive, loving supervision to keep every pet happy and stress-free
17. Julianna P.
“Julianna took the best of care of my shy cat, Nina. She was responsible, dependable, and loving. Nina did not hide when Julianna came in, she embraced and welcomed her with love. This was an enormous relief given I was out of the country. Julianna removed all worry and anxiety.”
18. Tharshana W.
“Tharshana is an extremely caring, loving and gentle person, whom I have trusted to care for my dogs Cleo (Rotterman) and Ellie (Dalmador) on many occasions. Both Cleo (4 years) and Ellie (2 years) are large, energetic dogs who demand a lot of attention. Tharshana has always been patient, loving and firm with them and been able to manage and care for them excellently. He has also cared for Ashe- 4 month old Dalmatian mix puppy- the new addition to the family. I trust Tharshana implicitly with all my dogs and can recommend him 200% to care for your dogs.”
19. Madison S.
“Madison has been great for my dog Archie! He loved her from the very start and was receptive to his goofiness! I am very happy with her help with my boy!!”
20. Kathleen S.
“Kathleen was a lifesaver! Our trip into the city was going ti take a lot longer than we anticipated and she graciously came to check on the girls with same day notice!! Really appreciated her help and reassurance while we were away. Got pictures and the girls were very well cared for 😄”
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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 Hamden on Rover as of Mar 2025 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 Mar 2025, there are 423 cat sitters in Hamden. 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 Hamden cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Hamden have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Hamden.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Hamden 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 423 cat sitters in Hamden on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Hamden, 93% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% 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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