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Sitter Profile Image: Kae D.
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Kae D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
11 years of experience
South orange, NJ, 07079

Katrina was great checking in on our 2 cats while we were on holiday. One cat is very skittish but she opened up and played by day 2. Katrina was prompt for all check ins and great with communication (even when we were slow). We will definitely be using her again to watch our babies.

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Jennifer W.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
42 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Orange, NJ, 07079

This was my first time using Rover so I was a little nervous about working with Jennifer. However, she was amazing in every way. Super considerate really cared about the cats very much checked in and communicated great and was just a charming and caring individual. She is very clean and very considerate and is not afraid to ask questions and help out we needed. I would highly recommend her.

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Alicia S.
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$18
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2 years of experience
Irvington, NJ, 07111

About: I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. My hands-on experience started in 2015 with my cat Mittens (now 10) and my dog Fluffy (also 10), so I understand the long-term care and attention pets need at every stage of life. In addition to caring for my own pets, I worked at an animal hospital for a year and a half, where I gained valuable experience in animal care. This included feeding pets with special diets, following specific care instructions, and supporting animals with different needs. My combination of personal and professional experience helps me provide attentive, reliable, and compassionate care for every pet I look after! I am currently home for the summer from college would like to dedicate my afternoons to my future furry friends! I am flexible, so if there is any shifting/accommodations that has to happen that is fine. I care for pets in my client’s home by making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and kept in their normal routine while their owner is away. I follow all specific instructions carefully, including feeding schedules, dietary needs, medication if needed, and exercise routines. I also make sure pets get plenty of attention, playtime, and affection so they don’t feel stressed or lonely. I treat each home with respect and keep everything clean. I will always provide updates so owners feel reassured while they’re away--I know what its like to miss my pets too!

Sitter Profile Image: Veronica D.
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Veronica D.
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$28
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
16 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Maplewood, NJ, 07040

Veronica took such great care of our Charlie, he was well fed, watered and groomed. She also made sure our plants thrived and mail was taken care of, too. Couldn’t ask for a better cat sitter!

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Travian M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
9 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Maplewood, NJ, 07040

About: What sets me apart is my ability to be both caring and dependable in moments that require real attentiveness—something I’ve developed through years of working in community programs, internships, and leadership roles. Whether I was leading a team project, supporting a friend, or organizing events through my cycling club, I’ve always been someone who shows up fully and handles responsibility with care. I bring that same energy to pet care—tuning into each animal’s needs, whether it’s keeping up with an energetic puppy or being patient with a senior pet. I’m calm, communicative, and take pride in making both pets and their owners feel secure and understood. As a recent grad preparing for law school and transitioning into the workforce, my schedule is relatively flexible—especially during the weekdays. Pet care has been a grounding and fulfilling part of my routine. It gives me the chance to stay active, present, and connected in a meaningful way while balancing studying and professional goals. I genuinely enjoy the rhythm of it, and I treat every booking with the same level of care and responsibility I bring to my academic and work commitments. Whether I’m in my home or yours, I treat every pet like they’re my own. I love making sure everyone—pets and people—feels comfortable, safe, and at ease. That’s something I’ve really practiced through leading Catching Wind, the cycling and wellness club I started in college. Creating a space where people felt welcomed, supported, and looked after—whether they were riding for the first time or just needed community—taught me a lot about patience, attentiveness, and how to care for different needs. I bring that same approach to pet care. I listen closely, follow instructions, respect your space, and aim to create an environment where your pet feels loved, relaxed, and understood.

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Fadillah B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Irvington, NJ, 07111

Fadillah was great! She took care of my babies while I was away and kept great communication with me. Me and my doggies look forward to our next visit with her

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda W.
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Amanda W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
16 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Maplewood, NJ, 07040

Amanda was amazing with my two pups! She was super attentive and made sure they were taken care of. Gave me the ease of mind knowing they were loved while I was at work! Will definitely have her again! 😊

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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
28 repeat clients
7 years of experience
University Heights, Newark, NJ, 07103

Deliris is one of the most sweetest, best person I've ever met. She really loves animals, Sasha loves Deliris very much because she was so lovable to Sasha and treated her so amazing, I will definitely use Deliris services again

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Shirley W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
38 repeat clients
6 years of experience
South Orange, NJ, 07079

Shirley did an incredible job looking after our two cats while we were away for the weekend. She fed and played with them and was very immediate to respond. Definitely a top quality Rover for sure.

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Janice B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Weequahic, Newark, NJ, 07112

About: I’ve been pet sitting for over 2 years and truly love caring for animals. Along with my experience providing overnight care, I currently work as a veterinary assistant, where I care for both dogs and cats in a professional setting. Working in vet medicine has helped me become comfortable with pets of all ages, sizes, personalities, and needs, including senior pets and anxious animals. I pay close attention to each pet’s behavior and routine to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I work full time, so I fit pet care around my work schedule. I’m available on weekends and some Thursdays, which I’ve listed in my availability. I make sure to plan ahead so I can be consistent and give pets proper care and attention when I’m with them. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their normal routine as closely as possible to help the pet feel comfortable and secure. I make sure they are fed on schedule, have fresh water, get walks and bathroom breaks, and receive plenty of attention and playtime. I also keep their environment clean and safe and follow any specific instructions provided by the owner.

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Kethely C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Kethely was great with my cat. My cat can be shy around new people sometimes, but she warmed up to Kethely very quickly. Would definitely trust Kethely with my cat again!

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Irisdelie D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
University Heights, Newark, NJ, 07103

Irisdelie was amazing, great communication and so so wonderful with my cats. Provided great updates with adorable pictures after each visit. I felt very comfortable and happy knowing my babes were being well cared for and loved while I was away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Thomas C.
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Thomas C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
27 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

Tom showed up on time and quickly got acquainted with our doggies. Doggies warmed up to him quickly. He spent some time with them as we will need him for future visits. He seems to be truly caring for furry friends.

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Sitter Profile Image: Irene L.
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Irene L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Harrison, NJ, 07029

Thank you so much for loving my baby girl while I was away!!! I think she absolutely loved the iPad games you brought :) so many photos and videos while I was away and so communicative. We will definitely have you back!

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Rachael V.
Sitter Profile Image: Priyanka B.
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Priyanka B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
East Orange, NJ, 07018

She came on time and overall had a good experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly M.
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Molly M.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
East Orange, NJ, 07017

I have been meaning to leave Molly a review for a long time! I’ll summarize why she’s an incredible cat sitter below. 1) You can tell she really cares about our cats. 2) She always sends fun updates. 3) She put a lot of effort into winning over our super shy cat who has NEVER come out for a cat sitter. Now he rolls over for belly rubs when she comes over! (How do I know? See point 2) This last time really takes the cake though and is what compelled me to write a review. I made an error on the booking and missed a whole day in the middle of our vacation. Molly reached out ahead of time and asked about the missing date, which I appreciated SO MUCH because I would have been worried sick about the boys being left alone or without food for a full day. I’m so glad she reached out and the peace of mind I get for knowing my cats are in good hands is worth everything. If she’s looking for the extra business, you should absolutely book her for your pet sitting services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jade G.
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Jade G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
36 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Newark, NJ, 07104

Jade was incredible with my cat Daphne! She sent lots of pictures and videos and gave great updates. She spent lots of quality time with her and I came home to a very content kitty :)

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Shirley B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Maplewood, NJ, 07040

Shirley was great. She communicated and sent comforting pictures from her visit with our cat. We are very grateful for her service and will use her again in the future.

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Bianca R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
194 reviews
80 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Bianca was so amazing with my cat Junie! It was my first time leaving her alone so I was quite nervous, but she was in great hands with Bianca! Thank you so much!

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Barbara B.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
252 reviews
48 repeat clients
43 years of experience
Springfield, NJ, 07081

Barbara took great care of our cat Charly! We were very happy and at ease with the updates about how our Charly was and how his visits were going. The consistency and thoroughness of the visits and updates were great. We were at ease our entire vacation knowing the he was very well taken care of. We will definitely be rebooking with Barbara for our next vacation and of course recommend her.

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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Irvington is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kethely was so kind & great with our cat Minerva. Minerva warmed up to her so fast, and the many videos Kethely sent during her visits showed how much Minerva liked hanging out with her. She is great with animals and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!

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Cassandra K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica filled in at the last minute for me and gave excellent care to my little cat. Very communicative and sweet with animals!

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Ryan B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful sitter! Jennifer was communicative throughout and shared great photos and updates. She went above and beyond and we’ll be booking her again the next time we’re out of town.

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Morgan B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing. As always. Thank you so much for giving me piece of mind, knowing Casper has someone he trusts watching out for him!

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Amber B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon provided cat sitting for my two cats over a period of a week via daily drop ins. She was detailed and thorough in her meet and great. Shannon was intentive to my cats needs, kept me updated throughout my travel, and made sure to exercise my cats the best one can. She easily navigated my automated cat feeders, kept the litter box clean, and made sure to tidy up any messes the cats may have made between visits. I'm sure the boys will miss their daily play time and tube treat sessions with Shannon! Will be sure to book again.

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Barry T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

First time Rover user and Anya was wonderful. She popped over to play and feed our boys Mac and Mo while we went out of town for the first time since we adopted them. They warmed up to her immediately and i appreciated her attention to play time and she was also very responsive whenever I had reached out. Will definitely book her again! thanks Anya!!!

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Morgan F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Steven is honestly the best 🙌 He takes such genuine care of my cat Kittu like her own. I travel with total peace of mind knowing she’s in loving, reliable hands. So grateful for him!

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Dimple P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bre and Myah were an absolute treasure. Super communicative, extremely friendly, and so so good with our girls! One of our babies was recently hospitalized and we needed Bre and Myah to help out with SubQs while we were away. They were amazing and gave me constant updates about the process. Highly highly highly recommend!!

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Joe B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shirley did a fantastic job looking after our three kitties. She was very responsive and communicative. I highly recommend her, and I would absolutely use her again.

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Liz H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angie was awesome! She sent lots of pictures and went above and beyond to make sure our cat’s food dispenser was working properly. Would book again!

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Mckaela S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Birdie loooves Molly, and I don’t have a worry in the world knowing he’s under her care. Nothing more I could ask for!!

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Cecilia L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Myecia was wonderful and communicative about her visit with Samantha and Bianca. Sammy needs meds and we were thrilled to have someone to safely administer them.

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Lauren K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily took good care of my girls and made sure they had everything they needed every visit . Will be using Emily again!

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Misty L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark was great with nutmeg and followed all instructions. My house was nice and clean when I came back. Nutmeg was very happy!

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Emily N.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Irvington on Rover is $26.14 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 12,073 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Irvington. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Irvington. On Rover:

  • 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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