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“Thank you for taking good care of our babies! We hope to book you again in the future.”
“Maureen came to my place when I had to be away for an overnight trip. She took AMAZING care of my kitty Edmund by making sure he took his meds. She came armed with cat treats and a pill popper. I love how prepared she came. She is an experienced animal sitter and I will definitely book her again.”
“Brooklyn took the time to tend to our cat's individual needs and clearly communicated about how to best care for them. We returned to our happy and healthy pair of cats whose separation anxiety was mellowed by Brooklyn's care!”
“Hannah was great to work with. The cats enjoyed her from what I was able to observe in the check in photos. She was dependable and went above and beyond to take care of the cats including making an extra trip on short notice.”
About: I’m the token dog sitter to both family and friends. I absolutely love spending time with both cats and dogs. I’ve owned both cats and dogs as well - in all different shapes and sizes. I work remotely 3 out of the five week days and have weekends off. My schedule is flexible throughout the week for drop ins and I’m available during all hours on the weekends for both drop ins, walks and boarding. My apartment is very dog friendly, having a mischievous pup of my own. My apartment complex also has multiple dog parks for use, is located next to a dog friendly park with plenty of open grass, and great places to walk. I’m also located close to a lake for longer walks if your dogs need a little extra workout.
“Anthony was fantastic. Punctual and caring, he treated my girls exceptionally. He went out of his way to address issues and read my dogs care instructions before visiting. I cannot recommend enough and will use again.”
“Adrian is simply the best. They took diligent care of my cat, provided quality photos and described my cat's mood and condition with each visit. I can't emphasize how nice it was to know Lila Bear was under such loving care. I think it is very advantageous to have a cat sitter who owns a cat themselves. Adrian has two. I highly recommend Adrian for your next sitter needs.”
“Imelda was punctual and addressed all of our concerns. She offered to go above & beyond. Our cats were well cared for & they will see her again!”
“Alicia was great and the fur babies loved her. No issues whatsoever. Everything was professional and straightforward. Would not hesitate to book with Alicia again!”
“Amanda was super helpful and flexible—she sent lots of pictures and was helpful when booking and extending when we had to stay on our trip a bit longer! Super friendly and detailed!”
About: I have been around all type of animals since I was born. I grew up with a weekly visit to my families farm, which kickstarted my passion for animal-care and provided a strong foundation to understanding all creatures and ensuring they are living their best lives. In high school, I worked at a dog-boarding facility called Shamrock Ranch, feeding, walking, and loving on the residents. Since graduating in 2020 and moving to San Diego, I have acquired my own pack of 3 land-sharks, all with their own array of needs being rescue dogs. Hence, I am capable and comfortable handling dogs with special needs, reactivity, and those who just need a little longer to warm up. I also have been rescuing rats for years, so I am very familiar with their needs and would love to help with yours! I currently only work at farmers markets on the weekends serving up Buddah bowls, so my schedule is wide-open on weekdays and weekend afternoons / evenings. Having rescue dogs with different needs, I am always very aware of my surroundings and observant of potential triggers. I am also a very detail oriented person, always double-checking that the doors are locked behind me, etc.
About: I am very comfortable with both cats and dogs. With over 15 years of experience pet-sitting, I have cared for the spiciest of felines and most anxious of pups. Your fur babies will be well fed, groomed, and played with while I am there. Additionally, I have experience administering oral medications to both felines and canines. I am a graduate student who is working part time as a substitute teacher. My schedule is very flexible, and I am happy to work your fur baby’s care into my day! I will ask to meet you and your pet(s) prior to booking to ensure we are a good fit! It is my priority to provide the highest caliber of care.
“Grateful to Christina for taking care of our 3 kitties so well, on short notice!! She was super communicative and she is great with cats - ours can be shy but they warmed up to her right away. I would definitely ask Christina to watch them again.”
“Ariana was amazing! She provided daily updates and photos and videos and Avie loved her! Avie doesn’t warm up to just anyone but she was immediately comfy with Ariana.”
“Maria was super awesome. She handled my 17 year old shih tzu with expert geriatric care! I'm planning on having you care for Peanut again real soon. Thank you Maria.”
About: ** flexible on pricing let me know how I can help!* Hi! My name is Meenal and I'm excited to take care of your 🐶🐱! My other half Jean also helps when I am not available, he usually is free during weekends while I may not be! He also has taken care of animals for over 10 years. I have a very friendly Aussie doodle of my own who gets along with all dogs and just loves to play! previously I have experience taking care of a dog named Lola for four years. I took care of her--- fed her, walked her, played with her, and made sure she was well taken care of. I am very gentle and loving with animals and will make sure your dog is well taken care of and having a great time. I will be sure to feed the dog on time and frequently take him/her for walks. I provide updates and photos so you don’t miss them too much while you’re away! I really enjoy spending time with dogs it is a great way for a college student like myself to make some side cash while having a great time! I look forward to meeting you and your dog! :) I offer pick up and drop off at a convenient price! Mostly work from home :) if I dog sit/ watch everything will be communicated to you prior to boarding! I spend as much time as possible with them and will take photos as much as you like. I have a very friendly Aussie doodle who is a year and a half. He has no history of issues with any dogs and would be a great companion to your fur animal!
“Cerita went above and beyond the call of duty when caring for blue. She fed him snacks and made sure he was comfortable. I would definitely use her services again. Thanks Cerita.”
“Hannah was wonderful with my kitty. She sent me pictures and videos every day! A true sign that my cat was well taken care of and loved while I was away is how my kitty is when I returned home. She was relaxed! Not needy at all. My house was perfectly clean when I returned home too. I was very happy with Hannah.”
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Jane R.
“Thank you for taking good care of our babies! We hope to book you again in the future.”
Maureen F.
“Maureen came to my place when I had to be away for an overnight trip. She took AMAZING care of my kitty Edmund by making sure he took his meds. She came armed with cat treats and a pill popper. I love how prepared she came. She is an experienced animal sitter and I will definitely book her again.”
Brooklyn F.
“Brooklyn took the time to tend to our cat's individual needs and clearly communicated about how to best care for them. We returned to our happy and healthy pair of cats whose separation anxiety was mellowed by Brooklyn's care!”
Hannah A.
“Hannah was great to work with. The cats enjoyed her from what I was able to observe in the check in photos. She was dependable and went above and beyond to take care of the cats including making an extra trip on short notice.”
Fabiana F.
“I can't say enough good things about Fabiana! From the very first meet-and-greet, it was clear they genuinely love and understand dogs. My pup, Banks is usually shy around new people, but he warmed up instantly. Fabi is always punctual, communicative, and goes above and beyond to make sure Banks is happy, safe, and well-exercised. I love getting the updates and photos from their adventures—it's clear they have a great time together. Knowing Max is in such good hands gives me total peace of mind while I’m at work. Highly recommend to any dog owner looking for a trustworthy, caring, and reliable walker. Thanks again Fabiana!!!!”
Anthony R.
“Anthony was fantastic. Punctual and caring, he treated my girls exceptionally. He went out of his way to address issues and read my dogs care instructions before visiting. I cannot recommend enough and will use again.”
Adrian H.
“Adrian is simply the best. They took diligent care of my cat, provided quality photos and described my cat's mood and condition with each visit. I can't emphasize how nice it was to know Lila Bear was under such loving care. I think it is very advantageous to have a cat sitter who owns a cat themselves. Adrian has two. I highly recommend Adrian for your next sitter needs.”
Imelda M.
“Imelda was punctual and addressed all of our concerns. She offered to go above & beyond. Our cats were well cared for & they will see her again!”
Alicia V.
“Alicia was great and the fur babies loved her. No issues whatsoever. Everything was professional and straightforward. Would not hesitate to book with Alicia again!”
Amanda O.
“Amanda was super helpful and flexible—she sent lots of pictures and was helpful when booking and extending when we had to stay on our trip a bit longer! Super friendly and detailed!”
Clayton J.
“I have known Clay his whole life, as he grew up Nextdoor to us. He has been taking care of my (now senior) dog for the past 5 years, and I always come back to him happier than he was when we left. He has also taken care of our foster cats we've had over the years, as well as fed the outdoor street cats we care for. I couldn't recommend Clay any higher.”
Lindsay S.
“Lindsay is wonderful with animals. She has watched mine several times. She can be trusted to be responsible with your fur babies as well as with your space. She goes above and beyond making sure they get the best care. You won’t be disappointed with the service she can provide.”
Christina C.
“Grateful to Christina for taking care of our 3 kitties so well, on short notice!! She was super communicative and she is great with cats - ours can be shy but they warmed up to her right away. I would definitely ask Christina to watch them again.”
Ariana S.
“Ariana was amazing! She provided daily updates and photos and videos and Avie loved her! Avie doesn’t warm up to just anyone but she was immediately comfy with Ariana.”
María E.
“Maria was super awesome. She handled my 17 year old shih tzu with expert geriatric care! I'm planning on having you care for Peanut again real soon. Thank you Maria.”
Meenal P.
“Meenal has been taking excellent care of our cats and dogs for a number of years, and I enthusiastically recommend her pet sitting services. Leaving town can be very stressful, but I am always comfortable that our kits/dogs (and our house) are in good hands when Meenal is sitting. I can tell she genuinely enjoys taking care of animals and feels deeply responsible for their well-being. Beyond feeding and cleaning up after our cats, she sits and plays with each. I appreciate that Meenal has gotten to know them – and, importantly, they know and respond well to her. She also is responsive when I check in during a trip. I like that I can reach her in various ways, including phone, text, email, and on FB and not just rover. Finally, Meenal is reliable and also flexible. Every household and every pet is unique; Meenal adapts her caregiving to accommodate those differences and adjusts to any situation.”
Cerita A.
“Cerita went above and beyond the call of duty when caring for blue. She fed him snacks and made sure he was comfortable. I would definitely use her services again. Thanks Cerita.”
Hannah R.
“Hannah was wonderful with my kitty. She sent me pictures and videos every day! A true sign that my cat was well taken care of and loved while I was away is how my kitty is when I returned home. She was relaxed! Not needy at all. My house was perfectly clean when I returned home too. I was very happy with Hannah.”
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Lindsay was great to work with! Very responsive and great with my more timid cat. I would definitely recommend.
Lissette is amazing! She made my cats feel safe and cared for while I was gone. She even went the extra mile and fed my fish and brought in the mail. I will definitely be asking her to pet sit again the next time I go on vacation.
Hannah was great to work with. The cats enjoyed her from what I was able to observe in the check in photos. She was dependable and went above and beyond to take care of the cats including making an extra trip on short notice.
Jessica has been a joy to work with. She cares for my cats and looks after unexpected house events— like an early mattress delivery!! I can’t say what a comfort it is to know my fur babies & household is in good hands!
Brooklyn is amazing. She took care of my babies perfectly. My old girl Lali liked her, who is always scared of everyone new. And my boy Boba loved her. She was also kind to feed my outdoor kitties.
Makenzie, was wonderful! Very professional, prompt and helpful! I recommend her to anyone who needs assistance with their pets!
Alicia has watched our cat several times and is always on time and professional. We don’t worry about him when he’s in her care.
Lauren is so attentive to our two cats. She shows each one attention and proper care. Even when we proposed giving our girls meds, she was just fine with it! She is great and I recommend her always!!
Megan was amazing going above and beyond what we expected and asked! We couldn’t be happier, will def book again for our next trip!
Best sitter ever! Always takes great care of my cat, informative updates and beautiful pictures of Percy :)
Josie is a cat whisperer! We’ve had a number of people care for our fur babies and only Josie has been able to get both cats out from under the bed to eat and play! And for the first time ever, Sweetie got her insulin shots!!! When we got home I think they were both disappointed that it wasn’t Josie walking through the door!! Thank you, Josie for taking such good care of Sweetie and Bugs! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Adrian always does a great job looking after my cat while I'm away. She is very reliable and Lila Bear loves her. I would highly recommend Adrian to anyone looking for a cat sitter
Rebecca has been amazing and flexible with my changing schedule. She’s great with all my pets. I will definitely hire her for all of my future trips!
Katelyn was so wonderful and we will happily be booking again! Timing was always fantastic, instructions followed, and we got some truly wonderful pictures of our cats. The girls took to her right away and we were so happy to see how well she took care of them.
Tori did a great job on a last minute booking after I had a change of plans and took good care of my fur babies. Super communicative and capable sitter!
Mari took exceptional care of our two young kittens while we were away! We were nervous leaving them for the first time, but she made us feel much better. She arranged a drop-in visit beforehand to meet the cats and asked all the right questions, which helped put our minds at ease. While we were gone, she sent us daily updates and photos. We could tell our kittens were comfortable and in good hands. We even came home to a cleaner apartment than we left! Mari went above and beyond, and we’re so grateful. We’d 100% book with her again. Thank you so much.
Phoebe, my tuxedo cat, may be wary of strangers, but with Sabrina’s enchanting presence, Phoebe felt at ease. Sabrina truly excelled in caring for my cats, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Ashley was incredible! I am new to the Rover app, and about 3 weeks before my trip signed up to see if I could get a care attendant for my elderly & handicapped cat while I went on my first vacation in years. I wasn't sure what to expect. I found Ashley on Rover and had a brief conversation with her to see if she was able to come home over way ahead of the scheduled trip + meet myself and my cat to see if it was a good fit. After our initial meetup, I felt really good about her taking care of my cat. She has been Wonderful with communication the whole way through and was a terrific attendant for my cat. Ashley is very caring, thoughtful and communicative. She's a genuinely nice & kind person! I truly believe she will take the best care of your pet if given a call and if her schedule is available. 🤗🫶🏼😺
Samantha and Leighlan were absolutely amazing. I loved getting the report cards every visit. My cat is extremely shy to new people but he warmed up to them after a bit and started coming out, which says a lot! I will definitely be having them comeback again.
Hannah is a great sitter. She stopped in to feed and check in on our cat everyday for about 2 weeks. Hannah always gave up great updates and gave us peace of mind knowing our cat was in good hands! Communication was always simple and easy with Hannah and she followed all instructions thoroughly. She went above and beyond and we would happily book her again :)
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in La Mesa is $25
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Sitters in La Mesa average 5 repeat cat sitting clients
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in La Mesa on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 2,170 cat sitters in La Mesa. 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, 85% of La Mesa cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in La Mesa have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 La Mesa.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? La Mesa 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 2,170 cat sitters in La Mesa on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In La Mesa, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
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