Cat Sitting Isla Vista
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“Reece did an amazing job taking care of my three cats! Everything was clean and tidy when I arrived home and she even brought a package inside for me. I would not hesitate to hire her again :)”
About: Hi there! I've been taking care of dogs since I was 10 years old. My parents weren't able to be the primary caregivers for our family dog and I was thrilled to take the lead anyway. I would feed, walk, bathe, and groom our first dog and I've never been without a dog in the past three decades. Now today I have an active 10 year old Chihuahua/Pomeranian named Tommy and a 15 year old Pomeranian named Stella, so I'm especially comfortable with small breeds and senior dogs who need a slower pace or just more patience in general. But I'm just as happy with dogs of most sizes and energy levels. I also have experience with administering medication of all types - liquid, pills, and eye drops. My schedule is flexible because I'm self employed. I can work around early mornings, midday drop ins, evenings, or last minute requests. Every walk and visit comes with an update and pics. I know how reassuring it is to get these things when someone else is caring for your sweet pup. I treat every dog the way I'd want my own treated: on time, attentive and loving, and never rushed. I look forward to meeting your pup(s) and giving you the help you need! My schedule is super flexible. I'm self employed, married no kids, and usually up by 8 am most days although I can plan to be up earlier when needed. All this said to assure you I have ample time to walk and play with your pups, and no distractions that would divert my attention either. I'm pretty active and regularly go on runs and hikes in addition to regular walks with my own pups. I can keep up with your pups, no problem. As for drop ins, I'm respectful of personal space and you can trust me to be in your home. Please share anything specific your pups needs or may want during a visit and I'll be happy to help (within reason of course).
“Chrystal is the pet sitter that we return to over and over because we trust her to give our furbabies the same amount of love and attention that she gives her own. The quality of the care she gives them is evident in that she is actually slowly gaining the trust of our most skittish kitty. Chrystal always goes above and beyond for us and we will gladly (and gratefully) ask her to sit for us again every time we travel.”
“Hanna was an incredible cat sitter that was so attentive to Kirk and his needs considering he is deaf. She was very clear with her communication, tried many ways to play with him, and updated me with photos and notes upon every visit. She’s extremely knowledgable about cats and their physical wellbeing, so I was impressed whenever she would be monitoring for any concerning symptoms. I will definitely be reaching out to her first anytime I need another sitter. Thank you Hanna for being phenomenal!”
About: I've grown up with dogs my whole life. I’ve always been the one to take care of my family’s pets weather it’s walking them, feeding them, taking medication, I wanted to make sure they felt loved and safe. It’s something I genuinely enjoy. I know how important your pet is to you, and I promise to treat them like they’re my own! I only work part-time so I have most of the day to look after your fur babies! My availability isn’t on a set schedule so it’ll update every 2 weeks I treat my dogs and cats like family. They get plenty of playtime, cuddles, and daily care so fresh water, good food, and lots of attention. I make sure they feel safe, loved, and comfortable, just like any pet mom would
“Shalon was amazing with my kitty! She stayed with her for a week while a was away and took such great care of her. She was also so responsive and gave me updates, pictures, and videos of her the entire time!”
About: Intuitive and kind. I take care of your pet like they are my own. Good at developing report with even timid or elder pets. Experienced with special diets (including raw) and requests. I take classes online so I study wherever I'm at. Listening to lectures more often than reading them so I can still give attention to pets. I work part time with a flexible schedule. I try to stick to the routine of the pet per the pet's owner. I will coordinate and communicate with the pets vet as well.
About: I have had dogs and cats and now pigeons my whole life! I connect to training them and making their lives better. Let me help you. I am currently working from home with a flexible schedule. I am willing to help with your pet needs; prefer dog walking the most but open to all. I think I have had enough new dog experiences to know what they need. Cats and birds as well. If you met my dog, you would agree.
About: It’s so important to give the kind of trust, communication, and care possible when taking care of someone’s pets or home. When someone lets you into their personal life by letting you and taking care of their animals and home, that is a very special and important thing that resonates with someone. And I’ve always been a firm believer that proof never stops proving. And continuously proving to someone that they can trust you in all walks of life is key. I have flown out to Colorado on a couple vacations to take home and pet sit for someone. That’s the kind of trust others have in me, and the values that I hold true to. From taking care of dogs, cats, turtles, birds, horses, and even lamas, in the end they are living breathing beings that deserve the proper respect and care that one can give to them. I spent two years working online for Takis Shelter, which is an animal shelter located on the Greek island of Crete. I very much recommend checking out their shelter’s videos on Facebook and YouTube to see what they do. I’m definitely proud to have been a part of their operation. Over the years, I have also watched over people‘s properties. Like an on-call property manager. So if someone is out of town or they need something done right away, they know they can confide in me to get the job done. In addition to pet sitting and home care, I have also done babysitting over the years as well. Every day I help take care of my mom‘s dog. I also provide any help that my friend needs for me for her cats and when she is at work. When it comes down to taking care of someone’s pets, I always wants to know how they do things in particular. Because routine can be important for an animal, especially when it comes down to an eating and walking schedule. Having a clean environment for both dogs and cats is very important too so I always make sure to make their environment as healthy , comfortable, and stress free as possible.
About: I have been relied on by friends and neighbors to walk, feed, socialize, and love on their pups for the last five years! Experience with dogs began with my own dog on the ranch I grew up at and since have house sat, walked, and done daily check ins for dogs when life gets a bit too busy. I am a full time engineer, starting work at 4am during the week. Depending on my meeting schedule, daily evening and/or afternoon walks are perfect. Every couple of hour check ins generally fit in my schedule too. I am home fairly early in the evenings and can house sit most nights of the week (especially weekends). Whatever your pet’s standard routine is, I will match it! I attempt to not disrupt their daily lifestyle. Their usual sleeping arrangements, meal times, and exercise habits will be as normal.
“We had a family emergency and had to travel to the east coast after adopting our new puppy. Chelsi checked in on her, played with her and made sure she felt comfortable before leaving. Chelsi was super responsive, sent photos and always made sure to check in. We appreciated her care so much and will def book her again if given the opportunity. Thank you!!”
“Capri is wonderful! She is always so attentive, responsive, and loving to the animals. She even caught that I left my keys in the front door and made sure the house was secured and the keys were put inside. I highly recommend 🤍”
“As usual, Anny was attentive and giving in her care for our cats, and meticulous in her care for our house. It's always a pleasure coming home to happy cats and a clean tidy house!”
About: My rates reflect my level of expertise, quality, and dedication to the services I provide to ensure the best standards of excellence I provide. My rates reflect my level of expertise, quality, and dedication to the services I provide to ensure the best standards of excellence I provide. I strive to establish compassionate, courteous, & mindful relationships with Clients & their sweet pets. Once, having established that trust, I make it my duty to maintain it. I am able to work remotely and at on occasion do go into the Schott campus to assist with Art Classes. I have a Very Flexible schedule. At times I do attend weekly Live yoga classes in town. I am Very Cognizant, Caring/Kind, Patient, Responsible/Reliable. Always keeping the Pets I care for Safe & Secure. • I abide by your schedule (the pet owner) has laid out for me to follow: meals and medications are given at the times provided and in the manner laid out by the owner. I, at no time makes the determination to change any of these things without having talked to the pet owner beforehand and gotten their permission to do so. • I am communicative about matters relating to the pets in my care and the homes they have been entrusted to manage and maintain while the homeowner is away. Any issues are communicated immediately to the homeowner to determine the best way to proceed. • I do my best to respond promptly to any text messages from clients.
About: I’m a lifelong animal lover who believes every dog deserves daily exercise, fresh air, and plenty of attention. As a remote worker who enjoys daily walks, I have a flexible schedule and would love to help keep your pup happy, active, and cared for. I had a German Shepherd–Husky mix who lived a healthy, happy 14 years, and I was hands-on with his meals, medications, and daily care. I’m also a proud cat mom to three rescues—two Siamese and a Ragdoll—who have made my home their own. Your pet’s comfort, happiness, and well-being will always be my priority! I work from home as a technical marketing writer for a hardware company, and my schedule is fairly flexible, with most of my meetings in the mornings EST. I’d love to make the most of my daily walks by spending that time with fur babies. Although I cannot care for other's pets in my own home as I have 3 cats (one of which is perpetually spicy) I am happy to travel to the owner's home to do check ins, play fetch, walks, etc. as needed.
“I have been looking for a trustworthy person to watch my 2 needy cats and finally found someone. Kirsa was so easy going with all my crazy requests. She was very responsive over the weekend and sent me pictures of them which is always nice. I will absolutely book again unless my attention seeking kitties scared her away!!”
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Isla Vista is $25
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Carrie was absolutely wonderful! She provided drop in visits while we were away, took great care of my senior chihuahua, and even got one of our cats to cuddle (they don't always come out for strangers)! I really appreciate her care and everything was in perfect order when we got back. Thank you Carrie!
Cambryel took great care of our pets and home over a four-day trip. She was a clear and prompt communicator, always on time, provided regular updates and photos, and made us feel comfortable leaving our pets in her care. We would definitely rebook with her in the future and recommend her as a sitter!
This was my second time booking with Christy. She has been amazing as the last time. She kept me updated about every single thing, sent photos and followed all the instructions. Incredibly reliable and even got my shy cats out to play. I cannot recommend her enough. She always goes above and beyond, stays more than her time limit to make sure my cats are okay and settled in. 100% would book her again!
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Isla Vista is $26 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $16 and $42 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 102 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Isla Vista. 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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Isla Vista. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 94% 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 contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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