Cat Sitting in Knoxville
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Top rated Knoxville cat sitters
“Michaela was amazing. She went above and beyond. Champ loved her and she is great with animals. I would highly recommend and also book her again in the future.”
“Crystal is a wonderful cat sitter—reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring. She followed instructions carefully, sent regular updates, and our cat was calm and happy when we returned. Highly recommend.”
“Anna is wonderful with our shy senior dog! We were relieved when she went right to Anna without hesitation. We will definitely reach out to her again the next time we travel!”
“I came home to a cat who was not super stir crazy! Taylor took care of everything I needed and gave Valentine lots of playtime and attention. Thank you, Taylor!”
“Lauren watched our cat this weekend and did a wonderful job! Our cat absolutely loved her so we will definitely be hiring her again. Lauren is very responsible, great at communicating, and sends photos of our sweet boy at every visit! Highly recommended!”
“Spur of the moment 1st time booking with Melissa for 2 senior dogs with special needs. I was impressed at the meet & greet when she immediately loved on the dogs, and was thorough with wanting to know their needs. She was very communicative and wanted to ensure all went well after the drop in. Will definitely be using Melissa again!”
“Cassandra was an absolute professional & pleasant to work with. This was the first time we have gone out of town for 4+ days and, upon returning, my dog wasn't upset at me! 5/5 would work with Cassandra again.”
“I love the way she kept me updated about everything and reaching out to me without hesitation for any questions. Great communication and amazing service my cat enjoyed having you take care of him!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Allison was absolutely amazing with my cat while I was away! From the start, she was communicative, friendly, and clearly cares deeply about animals. She followed all feeding instructions perfectly, kept his water fresh, and even spent time playing with him (which he loved — she quickly figured out his favorite toys!). She sent me daily updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while traveling. It’s clear she treats pets like her own, and I could tell she went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and entertained. I’ll absolutely be booking with Allison again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and genuinely caring sitter.”
About: I've had pets my whole life, mostly cats, but also bunnies, goats, and a dog. I have also volunteered at animal shelters, and worked in both veterinary clinics and grooming salons. I'm a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am very comfortable giving medications as needed, and may even be able to trim nails or bathe dogs with an additional helper. I have taken care of cats, dog, horses, goats, a tortoise, and a few small pocket pets. I am comfortable with most species, but have limited experience with pocket pets, reptiles and birds. I'm currently in the process of looking for a full-time job, so I have more time than usual to take care of your pet(s)! When I get the full-time job, I will be more limited to dog-walking and drop-in appointments, with more availability on the weekends and holidays. I currently live in an apartment building, so I plan to mostly do dog-walking or drop-in apartments. I have a cat currently at my apartment, who prefers dogs over cats, but may get along with a cat with a careful introduction (she tends to be too playful at times).
“Grace is very sweet. Our furbabies loved having her visit them. She is very respectful of our property and sent us pictures at every visit so we wouldn't miss them. I will definitely reach for her again”
“Brooke was amazing and we will definitely be using her again. My cats can be picky about who they engage with and after a couple of days, my girls were comfortable being around Brooke. Brooke keep us updated and I wanna say left our home better than we left it. 100% use Brooke for all your pet sitter needs.”
About: I have cared for my own pets, as well as the pets of my friends and family since childhood. My family has consistently been involved in animal shelter volunteer work and pet fostering. I am comfortable with cats and dogs of any age or breed. I love spending time with all animals! I currently work full time in HR, Monday - Friday. Typically I work about 7am-3pm, but my schedule is flexible and I can clock out for a break whenever needed. My weekends are always free and a flexible. I have experience pet sitting via both drop-ins and overnight stays. I am comfortable with either and always treaty client's homes and pets with utmost respect and care.
Over 440 pet parents in Knoxville have booked cat sitting
Knoxville cat parents share their Rover experiences
I came home after a week away to healthy happy cats. Brooke followed cat care directions precisely, and spent time petting them. She sent daily pictures of both my cats along with text updates. This gave me Peace Of Mind during my vacation. She took booking on short notice, and scheduled an introductory meeting with the cats and me before I left. I could tell within a minute of meeting her that she’s good with cats and likes them. I’ll definitely ask for her first next time I travel.
I truly cannot say enough good things about Taylor, she is an absolute godsend of a cat sitter. I had to be out of town for an entire month, and naturally I was nervous about leaving my cat, Scarlett, for that long. Taylor came over beforehand to meet her, and Scarlett instantly loved her, which already told me everything I needed to know. From day one, Taylor went above and beyond. She came every single day for a full hour, gave Scarlett so much love and attention, and took the most incredible care of her. She sent me detailed updates about what they did together and always included tons of photos (10+ a day!), which brought me so much peace while I was away. I felt completely comfortable the entire time knowing Scarlett was in Taylor’s care. She is thoughtful, reliable, communicative, and genuinely loving with animals. I could feel how much she truly cared, and that made all the difference. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter. Scarlett was in the very best hands, and I’m beyond grateful I found Taylor. If you’re considering booking her - do it!! She’s truly one of a kind, and I would recommend her a thousand times over! Thank you, Taylor, for taking such beautiful care of my girl! 💖🐾
Tia was great. She came to the house to meet my gang before we booked and went above and beyond when I was away. She was flexible with what I needed and helpful with everything, even when I got sick and had to come home early. I would definitely have her again!
We had an excellent experience Hannah and couldn’t recommend her more highly. Caring for multiple cats can be a challenge, but she handled it effortlessly with patience, organization, and genuine affection. She took the time to understand each cat’s individual personality, needs, and routines, ensuring everyone received the attention and care they required. Her updates were thoughtful and reassuring, and we returned home to happy, relaxed, and well-cared-for cats. It was clear they felt comfortable and secure in her care. Professional, dependable, and truly kind, she went above and beyond, and we would absolutely trust her again.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Knoxville is $20
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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 Knoxville on Rover as of Jun 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 20 cat sitters in Knoxville. 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 Knoxville.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Knoxville 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 20 cat sitters in Knoxville 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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