Cat Sitting in Independence
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1. Katherine C.


“Katherine is a true gem. She provided daily visits with potty breaks, a little hang out time, and medication administration to one of our 2 pups on a daily basis. She was always prompt, truly cared about the well-being of our pups, and was very communicative! I'm always a little nervous for new people to deal with the high energy of two pitties, but she was just loving and gentle with them, and we can tell they both adored her! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend ?.”


2. Janet K.

“Janet was WONDERFUL with our Ginger. I cannot express how very kind and attentive she was with our girl. The pictures and updates she sent at each visit really helped ease this dog Moms anxiety about leaving Ginger at home. Thank you Janet for being so great with her!”


3. Nicole S.
“Nicole has been a wonderful dog/cat sitter for our pets over the last 2 years. She is dependable snd trustworthy. Recommend without reservation. Cliff and Harriet”


4. Patience P.

“Patience took the best care of my kitties while we were away. Not only that but took care of the house and mail, and also brought toys and treats for my cats and a very sweet Christmas gift and card for me. Totally above and beyond. I 100% recommend her!!”


5. Aaron B.
“Aaron has been watching my dog Atticus since he was a puppy and has always done an amazing job! He is very attentive and sweet with my dog and rabbit and even sends update photos :)”


6. Sharon G.
“Sharon G. has cared for our dog and cat on numerous occasions and our fur babies absolutely love her! Our pets are our family and there’s no one I would rather leave them with than Sharon. She has two young cats of her own and has a true passion for all animals. Our Golden Retriever gravitates to her and enjoys the time they spend together! I highly recommend you reach out to Sharon for all your pet needs!”


7. Brianna B.

“Absolutely amazing. Sent pictures and updates of our dog with every check in. Super professional and timely! Will definitely be using her services again”


8. Megan L.

“Megan was an amazing sitter for my anxious little cat. She even got him to come out and play with her, which not even my mom can do! Super communicative and I would book her again in a second.”


9. Johnny K.

“Thanks so much to Johnny for being an awesome cat sitter and putting so much thought in your daily rover check in cards!”


10. Kathryn D.
About: I love animals! I have never lived without pets! I had a dog growing up named Buddy, multiple cats (Buzz, Wallace, Jingles), multiple fish (Finn, Dunder, and Mufflin). Even though this is it, I have been pet sitting and house sitting for my friends and neighbors’ animals for years. Everything from birds to snakes to rabbits. I’ve almost cared for it all! I love pet sitting but now that I’m at college, I am too far to pet/house sit for my regular people. I am open to meeting new people and furry ones! I would love to help out in any way I can! I am flexible in terms of schedule. I look forward to meeting y’all soon! I am currently a medical student with free time for the next few months. I can do weekdays and weekend. Willing to visit multiple times a day as well. I will take care of your pet(s) at your home. Will walk and feed as often as needed to make your pet comfortable. Can’t wait to meet y’all!


11. Val Y.

“Val was great! Excellent communicator, was always there when she said she'd be, and my dog adored her 😊 It's a huge relief knowing my dog was in safe and caring hands, would definitely book again.”




12. J David L.

“I have known Dave my whole life, and I can fully attest to his love of and devotion to all animals, especially dogs. He is an extremely kind-hearted, caring person whose dedication to four-legged friends is unsurpassed. You would be very, very lucky to have him as your dog-sitter!”


13. Mionique P.

“I made plans to visit a sick friend on Columbus for the day. Mionique stopped in and let Robie out for me in the middle of the day. It was such a relief to know I could spend the entire day with my friend and not have to worry about being home at a certain time. She was prompt, sent lots of pics and did a great job. I'm so happy to know I have someone that I trust now and can make plans to travel more.”


14. Melissa W.

“Hi Melissa. Thanks for walking Max. I am sure he enjoyed it. Just an FYI you do not have to feed him. I feed him before I go to work and when I come home. Thanks. I’ll schedule weekly walks.”


15. Rachael P.

“Rachael was very attentive to Russle when I was out of town, she kept me updated on what was happening and sent really good updates. I will be going back to her in the future. Highly Recommend!”


16. Roxanne S.

“Roxanne is wonderful! She was very communicative and prompt, and did exactly what she said she would do with our dog. We absolutely trust her and will use her again. We highly recommend her :-)”


17. Laura L.

“Laura was great! She kept my cats fed and watered, and was great about providing updates. Easy to communicate with. Would definitely hire again!”




18. Stacey P.

“You’re the best! Thank you!!”


19. Rachel K.

“Rachel is patient and wonderful with dogs. My dog is wary of strangers and Rachel takes this in stride. She is confident and easygoing. My dog's anxious barking and jumping did not scare her at all-Rachel is a great choice if you have a dog with some anxiety with strangers!”


20. Krista C.

“Krista was great with my dogs! She went above and beyond to play with and walk them. She even sent me pictures while I was away do I knew my babies were in good hands. I would recommend her to my friends :)”
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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 Independence on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 455 cat sitters in Independence. 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, 87% of Independence cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Independence 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 Independence.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Independence 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 455 cat sitters in Independence on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Independence, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
