Cat Sitting in Ithaca

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Rucha D.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Rucha & Ethan did a wonderful job caring for my two needy cats over thanksgiving! I had a worry-free trip because they were so communicative, and my cats really loved them. I have one cat that gets very very stressed out when I’m away, and he showed zero signs of stress (diarrhea/ vomit/ hiding)! I am SO grateful ❤️and look forward to having them watch the kitties when I’m away again. Thank you!!

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Stephanie P.
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Daniel P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

My cat took to Dan right away, even though she’s typically wary of men! Dan is punctual, professional, and very communicative. He took great care of my cat and home.

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Janice C.
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Estefanía B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
15 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Estafania was great, punctual, super responsive, and kept things very orderly in the house. The cats clearly had a great time. Big recommend!

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Kaylee F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
25 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Kaylee has looked after our two cats on multiple occasions. She is a consummate professional, and we feel very lucky to have found her as a pet sitter. Two thumbs up, always.

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Emily H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
22 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Emily is great! She took care of my cat twice already and was responsible and detailed with everything I asked for. I’ll keep working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christel R.
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Christel R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Christel was absolutely wonderful with our two rabbits over Thanksgiving break!! She was incredibly courteous and communicative, and it was clear how much care she put into looking after our boys. We really appreciated her flexibility and willingness to watch an exotic species on short notice and came home to happy, well-cared-for bunnies. We would gladly book with her again, highly recommend!

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Eliza F.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Eliza was great at caring for our cat, two parakeet birds, one betta fish, and two snails for three weeks! Thank you so much, Eliza, and see you next time when we are out of town!

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Madelyn "Madden" M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Provided daily updates how my pet was doing. Will utilize her services again in the near future.

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Tamara W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Our cats loved Tammy! She kept us up to date with pictures and anything important around the house. She asked lots of great questions to make sure the kitties were happy and taken care of.

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Jessica C.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Jess was prompt, kind, and communicative. She did a great job and my puppies loved her. We’ll definitely use her again and highly recommend her!

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Megan G.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: I have been pet sitting for family and friends' pets since I was a child, including dogs, cats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. I have experience with puppies, senior dogs, reactive dogs, and kittens. I am a graduate student at Ithaca College with a fairly flexible schedule. I have the most availability on weekends, Mondays, and Wednesdays. I have a lot of time throughout the day for quick walks or play breaks. I will treat your fur baby like my own. I promise to give your pet plenty of love during my time with them, whether it's for a quick walk or an overnight.

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Casper P.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Thanks so much Casper for providing Mr. Meowgi with the essentials and more while we were out of town. We arrived back home with everything in pristine condition and, better still, Meowgi ready to love up on us. Thanks again for everything!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten C.
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Kirsten C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Freeville, NY, 13068

Kirsten was amazing with our baby girls. They got along really well with her, and were really good taken care off. Kirsten cleaned their eyes, fed them, and cleaned all the mess they made playing, and, of course, sent us amazing pictures! She’s going to be our pet sitter for the future! Very glad to have someone we can trust!

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Mariana G.
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Rachel D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Rachel did an amazing job dropping in on our cats! The cats were so well taken care of - I appreciated her updates and regular communication.

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John A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

John was very reliable and communicated well after each visit. He even made his way to our house during a snowstorm with roads being challenging.

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Michelle N.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

The best cat sitter we have ever had! Michelle took care of Wiki and our fish very well. Wiki is a very shy cat but she came up to Michelle the second day of knowing her. We highly recommend Michelle!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon R.
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Shannon R.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
13 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: Hi there! My name is Sionainn (pronounced “Shannon”), and I love dogs- a lot! I have extensive experience caring for pets of all ages, personalities, and special needs. I love going for long walks and having involved playtime sessions, and will make sure your dog is having the time of their life! I cared for my dog, Lucy, from puppyhood through her senior years (1 to 16.5 years old). I also have experience with high-anxiety dogs, and I understand the patience and gentleness they require. In addition, I’ve provided regular care for a diabetic cat over several years, including insulin administration. No matter what special care your pet may need, I’m confident and comfortable providing it! Finally… you probably don’t have a goat—but if you did, I’ve got experience with those too! I am a graduate student, which gives me plenty of flexibility and time to dedicate to your pets throughout the day. I also have a car, so as long as parking is available, getting to you is no problem! I provide personalized care based on your pet’s unique needs and routine. Whether it’s sticking to a special diet, administering medication, or giving extra attention to energetic puppies or senior pets, I’m here to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away.

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Emily L.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Emily was great with my cats and my shy one as well. She sent me updates and pictures! I recommended her she is very reliable!

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Rachel K.
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Gianni S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

This was not a straight forward job. We have a rabbit, cat, and turtle. Gianni did everything we asked and more to keep our pets comfortable. We will be requesting Gianni again! Thank you, Gianni!!

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Caroline F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Caroline did a great job checking in on my cat daily as requested. She understood and did exactly what I wanted her to do for my cat and then communicated everything to me. I was reassured that my cat was being cared for very well which meant a lot to me. 🙏🏼 Caroline

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaylee was great with my two cats. Sent photos each time and my cats were well taken care of. Made me feel comfortable leaving them alone and having someone in the home with them. Will definitely be booking with her again!

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Sarah M.
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Emily was communicative and thorough. She took very good care of my kitties (an elderly one that needed meds and a very shy one).

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Snowy L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was not a straight forward job. We have a rabbit, cat, and turtle. Gianni did everything we asked and more to keep our pets comfortable. We will be requesting Gianni again! Thank you, Gianni!!

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

Rachel is caring, conscientious, and a great communicator. I know that my pets will be safe and well cared for every time we work with her.

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Laura Dale G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christel is awesome, sends really amazing updates and is so excited to hang out with my cat, even though my cat is shy and it requires a lot of patience to get her to play with you. I will absolutely have Christel pet sit again in the future.

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Arielle A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

2nd time we've had Daniel watch our kitties and he did a wonderful job as usual! We needed to leave town unexpectedly and Daniel was able to help us on short notice. He also went above and beyond to make sure our cats were taken care of during the snow storm. Thanks Daniel!

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

Erin was wonderful. She communicated clearly, was thoughtful about my cat’s needs, and was very patient while he warmed up. By the end of the ten days, it was clear she’d earned my cat’s trust. I would absolutely book her again.

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Xinyu Z.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Due to Alex's extensive background in animal care, I felt very comfortable leaving my cat in Alex's care for drop in visits during a 9 day trip! Alex was meticulous with following the rules of Rover and had careful business practices, such as staying on platform for all communication and waiting to accept the booking until after our meet and greet went well. Alex was also meticulous with Mocha's care. I have some very complicated instructions for the care of this finicky senior kitty (special food prep, pills, tooth brushing, recording amount of food consumed) and Alex did a great job following them! As an added bonus, Alex even cleaned the floor around Mocha's food bowl without my asking! Would hire this sitter again. Thank you Alex!

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

Victoria was nice enough to agree last minute to do drop-in visits over a long set of dates, her first time watching my two cats. Very responsive and responsible, with great reliability and communication

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Chad C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aleta has been my go-to sitter for three years and I can’t imagine leaving my very skittish senior cat with anyone else. Recently, my cat became pickier about food and her feeding needs required a lot more steps; Aleta adapted to the new instructions with no issues and kept me updated on my cat’s appetite and behavior every day. Aleta checks off all the petsitter boxes!

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

Jen is wonderful! She always sent the best photos of our rabbit & did a great job of keeping his space clean & comfortable for him. We had run out of bedding due to my mistake & she even offered to grab some for us to ensure he had his normal setup. Overall would totally recommend working with her(:

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

John was very reliable and communicated well after each visit. He even made his way to our house during a snowstorm with roads being challenging.

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

Rachel was great with my cat. She was attentive to how my cat likes to play and be interacted with, which I really appreciate. She was responsive to my messages and sent good pictures. Thanks, Rachel!

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

Abby did a great job with our two cats. She was responsive to us and we felt our cats were extremely well looked-after. We would highly recommend her to everyone!

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

Rossy was amazing! She followed my cats' routine perfectly (wet food, dry food, water, cleaning litter boxes), and spent time giving them all some love. She kept in touch with me regularly, always sending updates and photos. She was also really helpful, watering my houseplants and bringing in the mail. Above and beyond! And finally, she was very flexible and accommodating, dealing with some date changes on my part and being available when a cancelled flight kept me away longer than expected. I would absolutely recommend her and hope she will be available to help me with my animal care in the future. If there were more than five stars, I would give her more! Thank you!

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Abbie F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah did an amazing job! She was super communicative and very thorough! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to pet sit in my home. I highly recommend!

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Izeb E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara took great care of my cats and everything was as I left it, nice and tidy. She also sent lots of pics, which I always appreciate.

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Ingrid G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Coleman was great at keeping me updated and ensured I knew the status of the check-in appointments with my cat. Even though my house was a bit far away, Coleman was willing to make the drive out.

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Joseph O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia did such a great job with my cat. She was incredibly communicative and very caring with my cat. She always made sure to do everything requested and would check in if she ever had any questions. I would highly recommend her as a cat sitter.

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Paige O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claudia took care of my cat, who needs some medical care and lots of love and attention. She did a great job with him, and shared photos and info with me after every visit. She was a great sitter!

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Dragana J.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Ithaca on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $25 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.

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As of Mar 2026, there are 68 cat sitters in Ithaca. 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, 91% of Ithaca cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Ithaca have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Ithaca.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Ithaca 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 68 cat sitters in Ithaca 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.