Cat Sitting in Houghton
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Top rated Houghton cat sitters
“Isabella was awesome! My dog Suzy loved her, which is saying a lot since she can be very picky with people. She sent great photos and updates, and took really great care of Suz! I would definitely recommend her to anyone else who wants a trusted person to take care of their pets.”
About: I’ve had dogs and cats in the home all my life. I have experience treating a sick kitten with daily injections. I foster cats with K-Snag but I have plenty of time and love to share. I work but I’m never gone for too long. A few days a week I work nights and am not available but I would love to care for your fur baby on evenings I don’t work. I’m always available before 1 pm. I also volunteer at a cat rescue up in Calumet for a few hours on Sundays. I have no pets of my own at the moment so I have plenty of space and love to give. I live in a spacious studio apartment alone.
“Evah was very dependable and the cats seemed to love her. Their disposition when we returned from our trip was very calm. Evah shared photos daily of them both playing and interacting.”
“Erica did an amazing job!! Shes super kind and friendly, very attentive and great at communicating and following instructions. She kept us updated through text and pictures every day. My kitties seemed to really like her and Ill definitely use her again if I ever need a sitter.”
About: I started a pet-sitting and babysitting business with my brother in third grade. I’ve loved animals my whole life! I pay very special attention to each pet and their routine. I work full time remotely in the Keweenaw, but I am open to house-sitting and/or coming to check in on your pets throughout and or after my work day if I am needed to work in person (: I do not own pets, but I have a dog back at my family home who I have helped take care of for a long time (:
“We think Kat did a wonderful job with drop-in visits for our two cats! They are shy but everything worked out fine for all. Kat also kept my plants watered and let us know of any situations with the house since we were gone for a longer period period of time. we really appreciate her going the extra mile for us!”
About: I have had dogs of all ages. I am a college student looking for some extra cash while in houghton. I love all animals and can check in on your dog and take them for a walk. Currently at Michigan tech full time but I want to take care of some dogs after class or on the weekend. I am available all day on weekends. I will not take pets into my home because I am living in a dorm but I will make visits to your home for drop in visits and walks.
“Karina was wonderful! She contacted me a few times to check on things like the heat in the house because it got cold, and if to use the vacuum to clean up kitty litter! Her daily reports and photos definitely helped with my anxiety over leaving my baby alone. Highly recommend Karina.”
About: I’ve had dogs my whole life, and have taken care of dogs for family and friends many times over the last 10 years. I love every type of dog! If you have kitties, I am a crazy cat lady! I'd love to hang out with your cats. I’m currently a grad student at MTU, so I have a flexible schedule. I can walk your dogs or check in on kitties in between classes and hang out with them while I study. Mornings are preferable but I’m available at other times, too. I cannot host any pet clients in my home, but I can travel to your home to check in on your pet or walk your dog.
Over 61 pet parents in Houghton have booked cat sitting
Houghton cat parents share their Rover experiences
Emma was very attentive to our cats and friendly! She accommodated anything I asked for,including different foods and feeding schedules, and her communication was great. This was my first time using rover and I think Emma will be our girl for any vacation needs for our kitties!
Isabella was very nice, on time, and took very good care of our new kitten while we were gone for a week. She sent us pictures everyday that the kids loved to see. She fed the fish and I have no negative experiences. I will use her again if she is available and you should too.
Suz is an extremely kind, dependable, gentle, conscientious, and professional pet sitter. I'm pretty sure my three cats are quite glad when our family goes on vacation, because they get to hang out with Suz--and they are always very relaxed and content when we return. I can't thank Suz enough!
Kaelyn was fantastic. We have a skittish cat and she managed to get our kitty to instantly like her. She came every day at the same time so our cat was waiting for her. She also spent time petting her which our cat loved. We are so pleased with the job she did and highly recommend her.
Cora was great with my 2 cats! She was even able to befriend one of them. Initially they are shy with strangers and just hide but she got one out to play with her. She kept me informed every day and sent me pictures of both cats making sure they didn't get themselves stuck somewhere as they normally do. I highly recommned Cora!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Houghton is $14
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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 Jun 2026 was about $14 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 6 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 6 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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