Cat Sitting in Island Lake
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“Carissa did a great job befriending our hesitant, older cat, Mingus! I knew she was the right sitter when she posted a picture sitting on the floor behind the couch, which she had pulled away from the wall, to coerce him into being pet. By the second week, he was coming to greet her when she arrived. We would definitely have her sit again!”
“Took great care of our pets and followed all the instructions we had left for both the animals and the house while we were gone. Great communication and sent lots of pictures and updates. Left the house exactly as we left it!”
“Alec and Buddha did a great job taking care of our babies while we were gone. I felt completely comfortable having them at the house alone knowing he was going to be there twice a day to play with them and feed them. I never had to worry that they were in good hands. Alec was reliable and went above and beyond to even report on packages being delivered, etc. I will definitely use him again!”
About: I have lived with animals of all kinds for as long as I remember, ever since I was about 5 I would help my parents feed and take care of the animals, and I still help with many thing weither it's bathing, taking on walks, giving hair cuts, giving vaccinations, cutting nails, or giving medication of all sorts. I am currently a senior in high school so on weekdays I have to wait till 4:00 to love your fur-babys as much as you do. I will give your fur-babys the same care and love as I give my pets at home, while also meeting your specific care expectations to keep your fur-babys safe and happy.
About: Hello I'm Jillian! I have taken care of many different pets and have a couple of my own. Im very experienced! I own a dog and a horse but have other experience from many other farm animals and pets! I have taken care of dogs that needed medications such for diabetes and pain management. I’ve also taken care of newborn puppies. I’m also pretty flexible for payment and scheduling. Message me for any other questions! I work night shifts at a hospital so taking care of your pet during the day will be easily fit into my schedule and if needing any watching for night time we can work that around! I take care of my clients pets just like my own. Kept well fed and exercised. Multiple walk during the day for the younger ones and a calm relaxing day for the elders.
“Jessica watched my cat for a weekend while I was away. Overall, the whole experience with Jessica was great. She was super easy to communicate and work with. Did a great job sending me updates during the process and my cat warmed up to her super quickly. She went above and beyond and bought him a new bag of treats when he tore up his old one that left out on the counter before leaving. I highly recommend her watching your pet while you're away.”
About: I have been pet sitting on and off for a while, and am able to care for more than just dogs and cats. I have taken care of dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and horses. I grew up on a farm and am capable of doing some heavy-lifting. I have always had a passion for animals and their well-being! I currently have my own dog and obviously take care of her every day and so I am unable to do overnights. I also currently have a full-time job that fluctuates from 1st shift to 2nd shift, but I’ve beenable to work around my schedule in the past and will absolutely do it again to make sure I can take the time to take care of your critters. How I take care of your animals will always be based on what you tell me works for you and your fur babies. I will always take careful consideration towards their needs.
About: All my life Ive always had pets, I was the kid who had dogs instead of friends. Im a dedicated pet owner. I care for all walks of life, from being a cna to working at a daycare. Helping and caring for animals and people is what I love! I often babysit friends and families animals whenever needed. I’m a stay at home mom of a one year old and two labs! Just looking to stay active and make a little spending money. I have a 10 year old yellow lab who is a rescue and a 2 year old black lab that is a trained hunting dog. We also have a one year old human baby! We have 4 acres and are very active.
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Carissa N.
Star Sitter
“Carissa did a great job befriending our hesitant, older cat, Mingus! I knew she was the right sitter when she posted a picture sitting on the floor behind the couch, which she had pulled away from the wall, to coerce him into being pet. By the second week, he was coming to greet her when she arrived. We would definitely have her sit again!”
Taylor M.
“Took great care of our pets and followed all the instructions we had left for both the animals and the house while we were gone. Great communication and sent lots of pictures and updates. Left the house exactly as we left it!”
Mary S.
“Merry did a great job at taking care of our pets. She went above and beyond what was originally asked.”
Alec H.
“Alec and Buddha did a great job taking care of our babies while we were gone. I felt completely comfortable having them at the house alone knowing he was going to be there twice a day to play with them and feed them. I never had to worry that they were in good hands. Alec was reliable and went above and beyond to even report on packages being delivered, etc. I will definitely use him again!”
Alexandra F.
“I like to call Alex the animal whisperer, they just all seem to flock to her! She has experience taking care of several types of animals in my house including; cats, dogs, birds, fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, bearded dragon, leopard gecko, and mice. She is very responsible, reliable and caring.”
Jade S.
“Jade was excellent with my cat Chou during her drop in visits. She visited at our preset times sent regular updates and numerous photos. I came home to a happy contented cat!”
Jillian W.
“I had Jillian watch my to dogs and she took very good care of the she take them for lots of walks cleaned up after them and sent me lots of pictures and videos of them the entire time I was away to ease my anxiety about leaving them home.”
Jessica D.
“Jessica watched my cat for a weekend while I was away. Overall, the whole experience with Jessica was great. She was super easy to communicate and work with. Did a great job sending me updates during the process and my cat warmed up to her super quickly. She went above and beyond and bought him a new bag of treats when he tore up his old one that left out on the counter before leaving. I highly recommend her watching your pet while you're away.”
Madison C.
“My daughter has always had a passion for animals since she was a little girl. For the longest time, she wanted to be a vet just to have a career involving animals. She spends so much time learning about her own animals and what’s best for them. She has spent so much time to ensure their health and happiness. Her compassion has always extended other people’s animals as well. Whenever we visit other people’s homes she has always gravitated towards their animals in hopes of befriending them. She will absolutely be your pet’s best friend!”
Taylor S.
About: All my life Ive always had pets, I was the kid who had dogs instead of friends. Im a dedicated pet owner. I care for all walks of life, from being a cna to working at a daycare. Helping and caring for animals and people is what I love! I often babysit friends and families animals whenever needed. I’m a stay at home mom of a one year old and two labs! Just looking to stay active and make a little spending money. I have a 10 year old yellow lab who is a rescue and a 2 year old black lab that is a trained hunting dog. We also have a one year old human baby! We have 4 acres and are very active.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Island Lake 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 10 cat sitters in Island Lake. 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, cat sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Island Lake.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Island Lake 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 10 cat sitters in Island Lake on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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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