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“Julie was great with my kitty. He had never been around other cats or dogs before and she made sure to give him his own room while he slowly adjusted to being around other animals. She sent pictures and videos daily. Louie had a great time!”
“Stephanie was great!! She was easy to communicate with and was very friendly. She was great with our dog and made sure she was well cared for while we were away. Highly recommend booking her, we definitely will again!”
About: Dog owner and care taker for 30 years Experience working in vet clinic Experience in multiple breed care Compassion and pet care for all who need it. I am an artist working from home so I have the time and energy to care for your pet family. Mornings and Afternoon work is available. I have a large yard and dog walk with a fence. I am in the area of many parks and paths for animals and I have the accommodations and space for crate trained animals.
About: I used to live on a ranch including dogs and cats. I’ve had many years of caring for them and when anything happens to them, I’m the first one that gets called to get asked what they can do to help them. I am full time Monday-Friday but I would love to take care of your pets after! Anytime after 4:30 will be the best time I can come after work but on the days I’m off, anytime works Whatever the rules are, I will follow them. If dogs are needed to be crated at a certain time, I can do that and if they need free time constantly then I am all for that as well.
“Excellent first experience, will definitely use this service again. Margo was great with my pets, and provided ongoing status update about my pets. Great communication with Margo. Thank you for a great experience.”
About: I have had the privilege of pet sitting for several families in my hometown of Galesburg IL since I was 16. I have experience taking care of both dogs and cats, and have experience caring for disabled and senior dogs. I have weekday, weeknight, and weekend availability through the end of July in Galesburg and the surrounding areas. I also offer overnight stays if needed! I am very attentive to the security of your home. I always check and double check every door is locked before leaving. I am no stranger to detailed care routines, and I always follow routines exactly as told! As a creature of habit myself, your pets schedules are very important to me!
“Coree was reliable, friendly and took great care of my cat, Flipper. I was gone for a week and she came in daily to care, feed and play. I will use her again and would recommend 👌 her to Ft. Madison, Iowa area residents.”
About: Being in the military not only have I had special training with bigger dogs but also having close relatives with ESA (emotional support animals) I have always been very close and caring of animals as they are the most pure hearted things on the planet Currently all days are available and am willing to watch on weekends as well animals are the key to the soul and I’m excited they are apart of our lives I live not to far from a dog park and have many toys and space for animals I have a caring girlfriend as well who is very supportive of animals
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Julie D.Star Sitter
“Julie was great with my kitty. He had never been around other cats or dogs before and she made sure to give him his own room while he slowly adjusted to being around other animals. She sent pictures and videos daily. Louie had a great time!”
Riley M.
“Riley was amazing with our dogs and we will for sure use her services again!”
Stephanie M.Star Sitter
“Stephanie was great!! She was easy to communicate with and was very friendly. She was great with our dog and made sure she was well cared for while we were away. Highly recommend booking her, we definitely will again!”
Melissa H.
“My dog LOVES Melissa! As soon as he sees her, his tail is 100% action! Melissa has a love for animals that extends to all species and breeds. Whether you have a grumpy old cat or an energetic pup, Melissa will give your pet the best love and care!”
Kayla G.
About: I used to live on a ranch including dogs and cats. I’ve had many years of caring for them and when anything happens to them, I’m the first one that gets called to get asked what they can do to help them. I am full time Monday-Friday but I would love to take care of your pets after! Anytime after 4:30 will be the best time I can come after work but on the days I’m off, anytime works Whatever the rules are, I will follow them. If dogs are needed to be crated at a certain time, I can do that and if they need free time constantly then I am all for that as well.
Margo N.
“Excellent first experience, will definitely use this service again. Margo was great with my pets, and provided ongoing status update about my pets. Great communication with Margo. Thank you for a great experience.”
Laine D.
“Laine is incredibly responsible, dependable and is very compassionate. Laine adores dogs and cats and would treat anyone’s pets as their own. I would trust Laine completely with my beloved pets.”
April A.
“We just LOVE April! She always comes through for us, and she loves our animals even though our dog is crazy!”
Coree J.
“Coree was reliable, friendly and took great care of my cat, Flipper. I was gone for a week and she came in daily to care, feed and play. I will use her again and would recommend 👌 her to Ft. Madison, Iowa area residents.”
Zebulun W.
About: Being in the military not only have I had special training with bigger dogs but also having close relatives with ESA (emotional support animals) I have always been very close and caring of animals as they are the most pure hearted things on the planet Currently all days are available and am willing to watch on weekends as well animals are the key to the soul and I’m excited they are apart of our lives I live not to far from a dog park and have many toys and space for animals I have a caring girlfriend as well who is very supportive of animals
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Kirkwood on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $15 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 11 cat sitters in Kirkwood. 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 Kirkwood.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Kirkwood 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 11 cat sitters in Kirkwood 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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