Cat Sitting in Houghton
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About: I have always loved pets. I have had dogs in my home since I was 4 years old. I promise to care and love for your fur baby as if they were my own. I’m a teacher so I have summers off. I’d love to spend my summer in the sun playing, walking and caring for your pets. I have a pretty flexible schedule and would love to work with your sweet fur baby. I have a fenced in yard, and lots of space in my home for your pets to ply. I also have the ability to crate your pet inside if needed.
About: I’ve had a dog ever since I was a baby and grew up visiting my grandpa’s farm in the country! My family also had cats, and I had four fish growing up! I love taking care of my family’s dog whether it be walking, exploring, or just cuddling and petting! I have had experience with all types of pets, from super energetic to ones that would sit on the couch all day long if they could! I have experience staying overnight for multiple days if needed with your pets, or dropping in a couple times a day as needed! I also love taking walks!
“Coree was reliable, friendly and took great care of my cat, Flipper. I was gone for a week and she came in daily to care, feed and play. I will use her again and would recommend 👌 her to Ft. Madison, Iowa area residents.”
About: From my resume: Clinic Administrator/Veterinarian Assistant, Indianapolis, IN 2000 – 2005 FACE spay &neuter Assist in fundraising efforts, event planning, newsletter production and copy editing, and volunteer coordination Reconcile daily finances of clinic office, Perform all administrative duties in clinic office Provide client education regarding animal health/welfare Assist in adoption process of shelter animals Assist Veterinarian with patient exams and during surgery; Monitor animals in recovery I have been a foster for dogs for more than fifteen years, I have cared for special needs dogs and have had a dog in my family and home for my whole life. I'm a former vet tech and an animal lover. I have one cat, so I am happy to host dogs that are good/ friendly with cats.
About: I've always loved dogs ,and have had at least one throughout my life. My dream is to have my own doggy daycare. I love giving each dog their own special attention. I work from home certain days of the week and am available on weekends. I love to take walks and have a big yard to play. If I am taking care of your dog at my house they must do well with other dogs and a baby. However I am happy to come to your house. I know how hard it can be to find quality dog care in southeast Iowa. I am willing to work with you to find the best fit. My dogs have always been family and your pet will be treated as such.
“I was hesitant to use an unknown sitter, but Julie was fantastic! She was flexible when I needed to change our Meet & Greet. Surprisingly, Kitkat made up with her right away so she could let him out overnight and he would come to her the next morning. Always punctual and kept me informed!”
About: Have many dogs of my own that are my children! Have large and small fur babies. Giving your fur baby the love and affection they do deserve while their family is away. I work 2nd shift so mornings are my availability! Thursday and Fridays are my days off (weekend) willing to do more on those days if needed! My dogs are free range inside and out. I live in the country. Leash trained or recall trained is great. Willing to help where needed for the best benefit of the pup!
“Jacob was great with communication and my animals were all taken care of despite how short notice our trip was. I cant thank him enough for easing our worries knowing how well our fur babies were taken care of.”
About: I have three cute doggies and a loving cat. I have been taking care of them since I was 21 years old and I am now 34, so I have experience caring for animals. I am currently working full time but am free Thursday evenings through Sunday evenings. I am available to stay overnight on those days or do several check ins during the day. I have a fenced area for my doggies and cat to play, sun bathe and go to the bathroom. I have a scheduled time to feed my cuties.
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Riley M.
“Riley was amazing with our dogs and we will for sure use her services again!”
Tessa L.
“I LOVE having Tessa care for Darla. She's very attentive & I love that she brings her own pup along for play times. Would definitely recommend Tessa to anyone! 💚”
Hannah S.
About: I have always loved pets. I have had dogs in my home since I was 4 years old. I promise to care and love for your fur baby as if they were my own. I’m a teacher so I have summers off. I’d love to spend my summer in the sun playing, walking and caring for your pets. I have a pretty flexible schedule and would love to work with your sweet fur baby. I have a fenced in yard, and lots of space in my home for your pets to ply. I also have the ability to crate your pet inside if needed.
Natalie B.
“We love Natalie! Natalie not only took exceptional care of our 2, “4-legged children” Boe, laid-back, lovable Springer and Porter, who is an energetic, lovable Lab; she also watched over our home and cared for our rooster, Raymond and chickens. Natalie is responsible, as we needed her to give meds to our Porter from her surgery. Knowing Natalie was at our home and with our babies, my husband and I were able to thoroughly enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend Natalie to care for your Family fur babies!”
Coree J.
“Coree was reliable, friendly and took great care of my cat, Flipper. I was gone for a week and she came in daily to care, feed and play. I will use her again and would recommend 👌 her to Ft. Madison, Iowa area residents.”
Stephanie M.
“Stef is a kind, patient, and extremely responsible pet sitter. She took care of our two demanding cats at her apartment for a week while we were out of town last summer. One cat required twice-daily oral medication - no fun for us as her owner, much less for a pet sitter, but Stef did it with ease. On the day of our return, she brought our kitties home and got them settled in - one less thing for us to worry about.”
Dana M.
“Dana is awesome with dogs! She has two dogs of her own and loves them like family. She works well with all dogs. I would recommend her!”
Julie A.
“I was hesitant to use an unknown sitter, but Julie was fantastic! She was flexible when I needed to change our Meet & Greet. Surprisingly, Kitkat made up with her right away so she could let him out overnight and he would come to her the next morning. Always punctual and kept me informed!”
Molly F.
About: Have many dogs of my own that are my children! Have large and small fur babies. Giving your fur baby the love and affection they do deserve while their family is away. I work 2nd shift so mornings are my availability! Thursday and Fridays are my days off (weekend) willing to do more on those days if needed! My dogs are free range inside and out. I live in the country. Leash trained or recall trained is great. Willing to help where needed for the best benefit of the pup!
Jacob T.
“Jacob was great with communication and my animals were all taken care of despite how short notice our trip was. I cant thank him enough for easing our worries knowing how well our fur babies were taken care of.”
Alexandria C.
“She was very friendly and adhered to the schedule we provided. She’s very personable and would definitely call her again to watch our fur babies.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Houghton on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $17 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 Aug 2025, there are 11 cat sitters in Houghton. 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, cat sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Houghton.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Houghton 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 11 cat sitters in Houghton on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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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