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Top rated Houston cat sitters
“Natalie is the absolute sweetest, most caring pet sitter! She is available on short notice and she truly cares about the animals she is sitting for! I 1000% recommend to book her for your next fur baby visit! ☺️”
“Noel was great with Lolita. During my absence there was a major ant invasion and he was kind enough to take care of the issue. Lola love him! He was very punctual with the schedule, responsible, patient and kind.”
“Your dedication and professionalism truly made a difference. It's clear you put a lot of effort into providing excellent care. Knowing our loved ones are in such capable hands brings immense peace of mind. We sincerely appreciate your commitment and reliability. Thank you again for everything you've done.”
“Michelle was wonderful! She gave our dog extra attention and care and went above and beyond, with attention to detail and caring warmth for our senior dog. It was nice to know she was in such good hands!”
“Mateo did a wonderful job taking care of our fourteen year old cat. He was super responsive and incredibly kind. He really helped make sure we were not worried about him while we were out of town. Will be rebooking with him and suggesting him to friends and family.”
“Emma did a great job taking care of our cat while we were away. She was reliable, consistent and gave detailed feedback about how our boy was doing! She went above and beyond to make sure our cat and place where in good shape when we returned. I'd definitely recommend working with Emma!”
“Filipa took wonderful care of my boys. I could tell they like her by the photos and videos posted. She also took care of several small things I had forgotten to handle before leaving for my trip. Cannot say enough good things and will not hesitate to book again!”
“Maria is professional, goes out of her way to do an excellent job and deliver, and is super communicative. I loved having her as my sitter and would have her every time after. Book with Maria!!!”
“Jay was excellent! She went above and beyond in taking care of my cat, and did a fantastic job keeping me updated and sending me pictures. I highly recommend Jay and will always choose her to watch my animals in the future.”
“Natali was amazing with my cat. Very easy to communicate with, shares a lot of pictures and videos during each drop ins. She even offered my cat a gift for thanksgiving! Will definitely rely on her again next time I am out of town.”
“Renee was great watching our cat while we were on vacation. Prompt responses, very courteous, and she sent hilariously cute photos of our cat that made us laugh and smile while we were away.”
“Johanna took great care of my babies and kept me well informed throughout my trip, giving me great peace of mind while I was away! Highly recommend her animal sitting services!”
“I cannot say enough about Erika. I was running late and she volunteered to provide shuttle service to come pick up Stewart and was happy to bring him back to my apartment. That is extraordinary service and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found her!”
“Erika did a great job of watching my 3 cats! Erika followed my instructions and made sure to reach out if she had any questions. I hired Erika mainly to check on my cat who was hospitalized last week, and she made sure to leave detailed updates at the end of each visit that definitely put my mind at ease 😊”
“Jessica gave us peace of mind (priceless) while we were away on vacation. She was so sweet with our boy cat, providing updates and photos throughout her care. I specifically chose her for her medical background (and maybe also because of her cool snake pictures) and she was more than capable of giving our tricky kitty meds. The house also looked great upon returning. Will definitely be using Jessica again in the future.”
“Darinka did an amazing job taking care of my cat while I was away for 5 days, she stopped by and made sure to give me detailed updates. I will definitely use her services in the future!”
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Travis B.Star Sitter
“Travis was fantastic. My pet was completely taken care of. I highly recommend him and will use him in the future.”
Natalie I.Star Sitter
“Natalie is the absolute sweetest, most caring pet sitter! She is available on short notice and she truly cares about the animals she is sitting for! I 1000% recommend to book her for your next fur baby visit! ☺️”
Noel B.Star Sitter
“Noel was great with Lolita. During my absence there was a major ant invasion and he was kind enough to take care of the issue. Lola love him! He was very punctual with the schedule, responsible, patient and kind.”
Ismael M.Star Sitter
“Your dedication and professionalism truly made a difference. It's clear you put a lot of effort into providing excellent care. Knowing our loved ones are in such capable hands brings immense peace of mind. We sincerely appreciate your commitment and reliability. Thank you again for everything you've done.”
Michelle M.Star Sitter
“Michelle was wonderful! She gave our dog extra attention and care and went above and beyond, with attention to detail and caring warmth for our senior dog. It was nice to know she was in such good hands!”
Jacquelyn N.
“Jacquelyn did a great job! I would use her services again :)”
Mateo O.Star Sitter
“Mateo did a wonderful job taking care of our fourteen year old cat. He was super responsive and incredibly kind. He really helped make sure we were not worried about him while we were out of town. Will be rebooking with him and suggesting him to friends and family.”
Emma S.Star Sitter
“Emma did a great job taking care of our cat while we were away. She was reliable, consistent and gave detailed feedback about how our boy was doing! She went above and beyond to make sure our cat and place where in good shape when we returned. I'd definitely recommend working with Emma!”
Filipa & Kiki I.
Star Sitter
“Filipa took wonderful care of my boys. I could tell they like her by the photos and videos posted. She also took care of several small things I had forgotten to handle before leaving for my trip. Cannot say enough good things and will not hesitate to book again!”
Maria L.Star Sitter
“Maria is professional, goes out of her way to do an excellent job and deliver, and is super communicative. I loved having her as my sitter and would have her every time after. Book with Maria!!!”
Jay K.Star Sitter
“Jay was excellent! She went above and beyond in taking care of my cat, and did a fantastic job keeping me updated and sending me pictures. I highly recommend Jay and will always choose her to watch my animals in the future.”
Natali C.Star Sitter
“Natali was amazing with my cat. Very easy to communicate with, shares a lot of pictures and videos during each drop ins. She even offered my cat a gift for thanksgiving! Will definitely rely on her again next time I am out of town.”
Selen E.Star Sitter
“Selen was great! She is very responsive, sent lots of photos, and our two cats loved her. We will be looking her way for our future pet needs!”
Renee M.Star Sitter
“Renee was great watching our cat while we were on vacation. Prompt responses, very courteous, and she sent hilariously cute photos of our cat that made us laugh and smile while we were away.”
Johanna B.Star Sitter
“Johanna took great care of my babies and kept me well informed throughout my trip, giving me great peace of mind while I was away! Highly recommend her animal sitting services!”
Erika F.Star Sitter
“I cannot say enough about Erika. I was running late and she volunteered to provide shuttle service to come pick up Stewart and was happy to bring him back to my apartment. That is extraordinary service and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found her!”
Erika Z.
“Erika did a great job of watching my 3 cats! Erika followed my instructions and made sure to reach out if she had any questions. I hired Erika mainly to check on my cat who was hospitalized last week, and she made sure to leave detailed updates at the end of each visit that definitely put my mind at ease 😊”
Jessica J.
“Jessica gave us peace of mind (priceless) while we were away on vacation. She was so sweet with our boy cat, providing updates and photos throughout her care. I specifically chose her for her medical background (and maybe also because of her cool snake pictures) and she was more than capable of giving our tricky kitty meds. The house also looked great upon returning. Will definitely be using Jessica again in the future.”
Darinka R.Star Sitter
“Darinka did an amazing job taking care of my cat while I was away for 5 days, she stopped by and made sure to give me detailed updates. I will definitely use her services in the future!”
Cassandra W.
“Cassandra was able to help me out last minute and had great communication!”
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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 Houston on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 1,573 cat sitters in Houston. 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, 89% of Houston cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Houston have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Houston.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Houston 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 1,573 cat sitters in Houston on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Houston, 98% 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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