Cat Sitting in Iowa City
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1. Nelson G.
“Really enjoying our doggy’s mew friend so far! Right off the bat they were very open to him, and they and be difficult with introductions. He has been punctual and reliable at our meet and greet and drop in visit. Nelson definitely has a way with animals and even Chino trusted him enough to ask for a belly rub, who is very cautious of new people. Looking forward to using him for house sitting when we travel in a few weeks!!”
2. Daniel F.
“Daniel took my guy on a generous long walk, and even brought him a friend to walk his (Daniel’s dog). Polite, respectful and right on time. Will be using Daniel again!”
3. Rachel E.
“I needed someone to come let my dog out regularly and I can already tell after just starting Rachel is reliable and cares! She came over beforehand and got to know my dog and the environment and listened to all instructions!”
4. Morgan K.
About: I have taken care of dogs since I was 8 years old. I have had a Blue-tick Coonhound my whole life. Not only do I love giant dogs and I also love small dogs. I would take them on walks, stick to their routines and love them unconditionally. I have recently lost my dog this past year and miss caring for an animal. I am currently a student at the University of Iowa and have plenty of time to care for animals. Wednesdays are my busy days. I would take them on daily walks, and stick to their schedule. I have a home where a dog is free to roam around wherever they please. They are allowed on all furniture and bed. I would stick to their schedule as best as I could and give them extra love and attention.
5. Gina F.
“Gina was great with our 2 dogs and she was an excellent communicator. Loved the photos and video. We would definitely recommend her and hope to have her care for our dogs again.”
6. Christian D.
“Christian was fantastic with my cat, Whimper. He was knowledgable, very kind and very communicative which I appreciated! I will definitely be using him for Whimper’s care whenever I can!”
7. Bethany W.
“Bethany was amazing! She was reliable, caring, and kept me updated throughout the entire time. My dog was happy and well taken care of. I highly recommend her!”
8. Mal L.
About: I’ve grown up with both cats and dogs in my family. I currently have a chocolate lab mix, named Maverick, that I spend most of my free time working with. I also volunteer at the shelter and get experience with all sorts of cats and dogs! I currently work part time and I would love to fill some of that extra time taking care of your pets! I normally work for around 6.5 hours during the day. I can shift things around if need be to better accommodate your pets’ schedule, but unfortunately I am unable to spend all of my time with them during the working week. I love to go on walks and would love to bring your pet along if they’re into that. If you have more of a couch potato, I’m totally happy relaxing with them as well. I generally try to keep their schedule similar to how it is when you’re home! I also have a very friendly pup that would love to play with another dog when the situation is right.
9. Jason W.
“Second time we’ve worked with Jason, and were just as happy as the first time. It’s so comforting to go away and know that our cat is in good hands.”
10. Mackenzie S.
“Mackenzie did a fantastic job caring for my cats over Labor Day weekend. Her check-ins were extremely detailed and she took tons of pictures!”
11. Yuejia G.
“Thank you so much Yuejia! You did an exceptional job with our senior cat. He loved spending time with you. Thanks for always sending updates and doing a few extra things for us. We would absolutely trust you with Milo again and love to have you look after him. I definitely recommend you to all the cat owners and really appreciate all that you did!”
12. Jeanette R.
“Jeanette was wonderful with Sophie the whole time I was away, even through a blizzard. I loved the photo updates and communication. Also appreciative of the plant watering. Would recommend her for anyone :)”
13. Rachael P.
“Rachael was great with my two dogs, Luna and Kira. She was very dependable and timely. I didn’t worry at all while I was away on business.”
14. Emily B.
“Emily is responsive, takes such sweet pictures of our pup, and leaves us detailed notes about her visits which are so appreciated. Definitely recommend!”
15. Ava G.
“Ava stayed with or 2 dogs over thanksgiving weekend allowing us to sneak away last minute. We have a new amputee in our house and as a crazy, helicopter dog mom, I was very nervous leaving our babies for the first time after surgery. Ava was so wonderful with them, sending photos regularly reassuring me that my babies were in good hands. She also left our home in great shape, possibly even better than how we left it. We are so grateful to have found such a responsible and loving caregiver for our fur babies.”
16. Sarah F.
“Sarah is absolute pleasure to work with as she do her job with total dedication and integrity. She has passion for taking care of animals/cats which shows in her care.”
17. Jaxson K.
“Great communication and took care of my kitties. Thanks!”
18. Jasmin G.
“Jasmin is a loving cat mom with two cats named Baby and Rubí. Both cats are safe and well cared for and have access to fun cat trees, snuggles, and lots of treats. Jasmin is a very responsible individual who cares deeply for the wellbeing of her own cats and others. She is a great choice if you are looking for a loving pet caregiver!”
19. matt b.
“Matt did a fabulous job watching our kitty. I could tell by the photos that Alfie loved having him visit and would wait by the door for his arrival and tummy pets. I highly recommend him!”
20. Brandon S.
About: Potential for different hours of pet care. Always flexible schedule for those who need it most. Love to play and be interactive with the pets Always flexible and able to care at odd times depending on the day. Willing to do early or late, mid day or night. Able to adjust according to you and your pet Always make sure they have a clean safe space with water and food. Plenty of toys for me to interact with them but also play by themselves
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Iowa City on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $19 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 92 cat sitters in Iowa City. 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, 94% of Iowa City cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Iowa City have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Iowa City.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Iowa City 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 92 cat sitters in Iowa City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Iowa City, 100% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 94% 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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