Cat Sitting in Johnston

Book a cat sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your cat.

End
Search

Every sitter passes an enhanced background check. Learn about RoverProtect

Top rated Johnston cat sitters

Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

1 / 1
Sitter Profile Image: Sara O.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Sara O.
from
$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
16 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“While we debated having someone come check in on the cats while we were going for two nights, we are glad we had Sara come. We ended up having a water leak with water dripping through the ceiling. Sara let us know about this and put towels and bowls under the drips to lessen the damage from the water. Thank you, Sara! :)”

Profile image
Ben And Angie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Nejra V.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Nejra V.
Star Sitter
from
$12
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 114 reviews
31 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Pemi and Maple look forward to Nejra's drop ins when I'm out of town. It's comforting knowing they are in such good hands. Thanks again Nejra!”

Profile image
Jason F.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra H.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Alexandra H.
Star Sitter
from
$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 265 reviews
58 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Ali did a wonderful Job! This was our first time using Rover, Ali took great care of our cats and we will for sure be rebooking next time we go out of town!”

Profile image
James M.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily R.
Verified Background Check
Emily R.
from
$18
per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Thanks again for checking in on my kitty! Will definitely use you in the future!”

Profile image
Chelsey J.
Sitter Profile Image: Sarah L.
Verified Background Check
Sarah L.
from
$13
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Sarah gave constant updates and kept me aware of how my cat was doing. Easy to work with and communicate with.”

Profile image
Jeff K.
Sitter Profile Image: Haylee M.
Verified Background Check
Haylee M.
from
$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Johnson, IA, 50131

“Punctual and easy to work with, happy kitties when we got home.”

Profile image
Rebecca K.
Sitter Profile Image: Sarah T.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Sarah T.
Star Sitter
from
$15
per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

About: Hello! My name is Sarah, but I go by Sam. Thank you so much for your consideration! Ever since I was a child, I’ve always loved having pets. There was hardly a time when I didn’t have some kind of companion in my life. Growing up, I had a variety of different pets, but most of my experience is with dogs, cats, birds, and rodents! However, I love all kinds of creatures (I’ve even had tarantulas)! These days, my boyfriend and I share an Aussie named Newman that we love to spoil. I’m a former doggy daycare attendant and dog groomer, so I have some experience handling pets of varying energy levels and temperaments. I also have some experience with pets that have special needs. This is my only job and my main source of income (I do sometimes volunteer my free time with Iowa Bird Rehabilitation doing transport), so when I’m sitting your pup, I’m sitting FULL TIME! It’s something I enjoy doing, and I’ve found that I get the most joy out of spending time taking care of client’s pets. Some day I do hope to go to school for something animal behavior or social service related, but I’m still trying to figure that out! I’m very understanding and adaptable to whatever schedule you’ve got set for your pets, so that they still have the sense of security that comes from having a routine! During house sittings, I ALWAYS offer overnight care to ensure your pets have someone to spend time with them around the clock. I always keep a close eye when at home with pets to ensure nothing goes awry, and I always make sure they are safely secured if they need to be left alone for a period of time. Water is always made available unless otherwise specified. I love to spoil pets with treats when I can but I’m very good at following instructions if they have a strict diet, physical limitations, medications, etc.

Sitter Profile Image: Madison G.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Madison G.
Star Sitter
from
$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 110 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“The kitties love Madison and we trust her with our fur babies! Responsible and reliable to take great care of our family so we don't worry when we can't be there. Thank you, Madison!”

Profile image
michelle d.
Sitter Profile Image: Lisa W.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Lisa W.
Star Sitter
from
$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 169 reviews
54 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Lisa was amazing. I contacted her at the very last minute as my other cat sitter canceled the booking the night before. I felt so relieved that Lisa was able to board my kitty! She has a lovely home with cats, but my cat does not go along with other cats -- so she made sure my cat is segregated in his own room! :) Very happy to see my cat is well taken care of, so I'll definitely reach out to her again next time we're out of town.”

Profile image
Elle Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Morgan H.
Star Sitter
from
$16
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
20 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”

Profile image
Samantha K.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Rachel R.
Star Sitter
from
$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Rachel did a great job taking care of Remy and spoiling him while we were away. Our pup is very timid and he did great with her. She also hauled in quite a few packages that arrived earlier than expected before they could get soaked with snow!”

Profile image
Alisson M.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily A.
Verified Background Check
Emily A.
from
$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 142 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Emily is so awesome! She checked in every visit and took excellent photos. I didn’t have to worry about my cat at all because I knew she was in good hands. We will definitely re-book with Emily in the future! :)”

Profile image
Caitlin L.
Sitter Profile Image: Ashley L.
Verified Background Check
Ashley L.
Star Sitter
from
$12
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Ashley was quick to respond to my booking request and she was very patient with instructions. I couldn’t have asked for more, she made the process wonderfully easy.”

Profile image
Brady S.
Sitter Profile Image: Krystal H.
Verified Background Check
Krystal H.
Star Sitter
from
$12
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
5 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“She was awesome and understandsing”

Profile image
Athena A.
Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
Verified Background Check
Cory G.
Star Sitter
from
$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 133 reviews
49 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Cory took great care of my cat while I was away. He was always on time and very professional. He sent photos and replied quickly to my messages. Thanks again Cory!”

Profile image
David L.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn J.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Kaitlyn J.
from
$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

About: Hi! I’m a veterinary technician with 7 years of hands on experience providing compassionate, skilled care to animals of all ages and medical needs. I have a strong background in pediatric care, critical care nursing, and monitoring medically complex patients, so you can feel confident your pet is in knowledgeable, capable hands. I’m experienced in medication administration (oral, injectable, topical), post surgical care, monitoring vitals, recognizing early signs of illness or distress, and providing supportive care for senior pets and those with chronic conditions. I’m also comfortable caring for puppies, kittens, and pets that need extra patience, structure, or special routines. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and emotional well being are always my top priorities. I treat every animal as if they were my own and aim to provide a calm, stress free environment while keeping you updated with regular photos and messages. Whether your pet is young, aging, or needs a little extra medical attention, I’m here to provide reliable, loving, and professional care while you’re away. Pet care fits seamlessly into my daily and weekly routine. I intentionally schedule my availability to ensure pets receive consistent attention, proper exercise, and timely meals and medications. With my background as a veterinary technician, I’m very accustomed to structured care schedules, monitoring routines, and adapting to each pet’s specific needs. I prioritize regular check-ins, enrichment, and calm one on one time, and I plan my days so pets are never rushed or overlooked. Whether it’s daily walks, feeding schedules, medication administration, or extra monitoring for puppies, seniors, or medical cases, pet care is a planned and reliable part of my routine, not an afterthought. For drop-ins and house sitting, I care for pets in their own home to keep them comfortable and stress-free. I follow their normal routine for feeding, potty breaks, walks, playtime, and medications. I also monitor their health and behavior during each visit and make sure their space stays clean and safe. I always send updates and photos so you know your pet is happy and well cared for while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Jessica D.
from
$17
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 109 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

“I’m traveling for a few weeks. Jessica has been popping by my place and checking on my kitty a couple times a week, feed, watering and scooping litter. She’s very sweet.”

Profile image
Alesha D.
Sitter Profile Image: Monica D.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Monica D.
Star Sitter
from
$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 347 reviews
71 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

“Monica is the absolute best!! She always takes great care of our kitties as well as making sure their areas are clean. She sends detailed updates and the cutest pics, we can always tell the kitties are having the best time with her. Couldn’t recommend her more!!”

Profile image
Abbie T.
Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Nadine H.
from
$25
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
10 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Nadine did a great job taking care of the cats! I was especially impressed with her experience giving insulin injections. I highly recommend her!”

Profile image
Emily R.
Sitter Profile Image: Alisa C.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Alisa C.
Star Sitter
from
$14
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Thank you for watching my princess while I was on my vacation. Because she is shy around strangers, it was such a relief to see her trust you and become more comfortable with you each day”

Profile image
Jayeon K.
1 / 1
View more sitters

Over 100
pet parents in Johnston have booked cat sitting

Johnston cat parents share their Rover experiences

1 / 1
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah gave constant updates and kept me aware of how my cat was doing. Easy to work with and communicate with.

Profile image
Jeff K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allyson did an excellent job looking after my cat, Apollo! She visited on short notice to meet him beforehand and ask questions. She visited often and was very communicative, providing updates and photos throughout the duration. Even through the snowstorm she did her best to get here and make sure he was well taken care of! I would definitely recommend her!

Profile image
Phillip W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica did a great job with our cats once again. She checked in with us each time she was here (12 hours apart) for 8 days. She provides excellent care & I highly recommend.

Profile image
Lois S.
Drop-In Visits
1 / 1
Find pet care near you

How Rover works

  1. 1. Search

    Read verified reviews by cat parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your cat
  2. 2. Meet & Greet

    Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your cat while you’re away
  3. 3. Book & Pay

    All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!

The median cost per night for cat sitting in Johnston is $20

Why Choose Rover?

  • Cashless payments

    Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.

  • Reservation protection

    It doesn’t happen often, but if your cat sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.

  • World-class support

    We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total cat fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.

Sitters in Johnston average 7
repeat cat sitting clients

Cat Sitting FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Rover

Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Johnston on Rover as of Feb 2026 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.

If you’re searching for a Johnston cat sitter for the first time, visit the cat sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a cat sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Feb 2026, there are 279 cat sitters in Johnston. 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, 90% of Johnston cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Johnston have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Johnston.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Johnston 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 279 cat sitters in Johnston on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Johnston, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.