Cat Sitting in Long Island City
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Over 949 pet parents in Long Island City have booked cat sitting
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1. Juan C. B.
“Juan takes such great care of Etta! She loves him and we feel rest assured she’s in great hands. I also love the pictures and updates he provides us with!”
2. yejin l.
“Yejin was my neighbor in 2022-23 in upper west side. She is sweet and kind person. She helped me with my dog's walking and boarding when needed. She is also punctual and responsible.”
3. Christie K.
“Christie took great care of our cats while we are away. She has given them lots of playtime, care, and love We would for sure go back to Christie again if we have needs.”
4. Abdelkader F.
“I am so happy I left my two cats with Abdelkader! It was my first trip away from my boys since I adopted them and I was an anxious mess, but Abdelkader eased my tension because he was just so wonderful with my boys. They loved him and I came back home to some very happy cats. I appreciated the regular updates and photos he sent, which allowed me to enjoy my time away knowing my sweet boys were happy and well cared for.”
5. Lisa J.
“I can’t express how good of a job Lisa has done taking care of my two babies while I was on vacation. She was very detail oriented and respectful. At the end of the booking she even left me with two Polaroid photos of my cats and a hand written card to wish me a happy new year! Not gonna lie I was very touched when I saw the photos after a long trip. 100% will book again and you should too!!”
6. Carena P.
“Carena has taken care of my 2 cats while I was gone for vacation. She is very professional, attentive and responsive. My cats always have a hard time getting to know new people, but they love her. I'll definitely rebook again in the future.”
7. Allie M.
“Allie was incredibly responsive and responsible. She was attentive to our cat and left detailed notes about her visits, including photos. We’re so grateful she was able to look after our cat. We will definitely work with her again.”
8. Channon R.
“Channon went above and beyond during his visit to take care of our 2 cats. He took time to get to know them and sent over pics and videos every time. I highly recommend him.”
9. Nitisha A.
“Nitisha was sooo incredible with my fur babies! Her communication and care was top notch. I would definitely book with her again. She was very responsive and took cute photos of them too! I can tell she gave all the love and would definitely recommend her. 🫰”
10. Mary M.
“Mary is always very caring and thoughtful. I feel relaxed because I know I can trust her. This helps a lot when I am away from my little Acciuga! I am extremely grateful to her.”
11. Jenna B.
“Jenna provided lots of photos for her visit with Sunny. Jenna refilled the water bowl, cleaned the litter box, and gave some attention to Sunny while we were gone. She was an excellent caretaker and I highly recommend her!”
12. Chrissy D.
“Chrissy gives my buddy plenty of love and attention and always sends lots of updates that make me feel great when I’m away from home. She’s definitely the best sitter I’ve ever hired on Rover for Regis.”
13. Lily J.
“Lily was amazing cat sitter! Very punctual, great communication and our cat was very happy to see her every day! We will be her loyal customers 🙂”
14. Melissa R.
“Wonderful sitter, very detail oriented when it came to caring for my kitties. Great communication during the entire process. would highly recommend”
15. Yelim K.
“Yelim did a great job taking care of our two cats. She was extremely professional and communicative. I would definitely recommend her and will definitely rebook with her again.”
16. Elisabeth G.
“Elisabeth took great care of my two cats while I was gone for a few days. They both instantly loved her; she was always on time and included lots of pictures so I knew they were doing well. I returned to two extremely happy and healthy cats!”
17. Adam W.
“Adam was wonderful with our cats. He kept us updated with lots of pictures and was extremely communicative. It was such a relief to know he was with the cats and making sure they were okay. We will definitely be using him again. Thank you so much Adam!”
18. Ivy B.
“Ivy is the best! She is so great with my dog, Groot. He is always so eager to see her. She is very communicative, friendly, and flexible.”
19. Eugenia Y.
“Eugenia and her partner were wonderful!!! She was very communicative, and kept me updated while I was away. She asked all the right questions for the information that I would've wanted her to know. I wholeheartedly recommend her and would definitely ask her to take care of Olivia again. Thank you so much!”
20. Pingting T.
“Pingting is fantastic. She is communicative, reliable, and very understanding of my cat's shyness issues. She left my apartment in pristine condition. I will definitely rebook with her!”
The median cost per night for cat sitting in Long Island City is $25
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Sitters in Long Island City 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 Long Island City on Rover as of Apr 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 Apr 2025, there are 5,821 cat sitters in Long Island City. 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, 86% of Long Island City cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Long Island City have an average of 13 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 Long Island City.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Long Island City 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 5,821 cat sitters in Long Island City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Long Island City, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 91% offer medication administration, and 86% 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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