Cat Sitting in Longboat Key
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“Andie was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond while watching my two kitties. I could not be more grateful and happy that I booked with her, one thousand percent recommend!!!”


“She did a great job. The cats are looked after and well cared for. We got updates and pictures every day for a week. The house was very clean as well, our cats often make messes.”


“Stacey is great She took care of my cat, Earl for 2 weeks. Excellent communication. Earl is very timid with new people, often hiding under the furniture until they leave. After more than a week, he decided that she would do as my replacement and made some appearances! Highly recommend! Thank you!”



“Heather came to the rescue on short notice (literally within a few hours) when my other sitter canceled. She sent lots of pictures and made sure my boy was cared for. Definitely recommend!”


“First time Rover user (Willowlake Subdivision) and selected Kaci to check in on our kitties while away. She was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful. We met before leaving town so she could see how to get in, meet the kitties, etc. She was very professional, kind and loving. It was easy to message with her while gone and we loved the pictures she sent from her visits to check on the pets. I would highly recommend her for pet sitting / check-ins and plan on using her again, next time I go out of town. What a relief to know someone so caring and responsible was here to take care of our little ones. Thank you so much, Kaci!”


“I am extremely happy with the way Megan took care of my cat Reese while I was away. She wrote detailed messages daily and shared photos of them spending time together. I can tell Reese absolutely loved being with her! As a result, I was able to enjoy a stress free vacation knowing he was in such kind and capable hands. Megan will definitely be my choice for a pet sitter again!”


About: I’ve been caring for dogs since I was 12 years old, and it’s something I’ve always loved. Over the years, I’ve worked with dogs of all sizes—from 5 lb lap dogs to 100 lb big pups—and I enjoy getting to know each dog’s unique personality. I’ve done everything from overnight stays to daily walks and fun trips to the park, making sure every dog feels safe, happy, and loved while their owner is away. Caring for pets is second nature to me, and I always treat them like part of my own family. I currently work part-time, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of availability throughout the week. This allows me to dedicate consistent time to caring for pets, whether it’s walks, playtime, or overnight stays, and ensures I can give each animal the attention and care they deserve. When caring for pets, I prioritize their safety, comfort, and happiness. In their home, I follow any routines or instructions provided by the owner, including feeding schedules, medications, and exercise. I make sure to give plenty of attention, playtime, and walks as needed, while keeping the environment clean and secure. When pets are in my care at my home, I provide a safe and welcoming space with supervision, toys, and lots of love, making sure they feel comfortable and cared for just like they would at home.

“This is the second time I’ve had to use Lauren for my senior cat. She’s thoughtful, kind and never missed an appointment. She was thorough with her reporting and I’ve felt at ease knowing my cat was taken care of. I’m thankful she was available to look after my cat again on such short notice.”


About: I grew up with dogs of all sizes ranging from weens to rotties. I have experience training puppies up to 2-ish years on basic commands, crate training, and socialization. I dont mind spending time walking around the block, throwing the ball for extended periods of time, or lying next to them for a period of time so that they feel loved, heard, and cared for. I do not groom. but if doggo needs a bath or brushing, I can give them a bath and brush. Our family is a poodle family, so I know the importance of keeping up with brushing. I also have cat experience. Almost 10 years ago, the Cat Distribution System of the Universe granted me Tigger, my Maine Coon. Though her, I learned how much cats genuinely better our lives. I love all furbabies and will make sure that they are well cared for when you are away. I am a teacher by day and a pet sitter by night. I am available between the hours of 4pm and 7am, with fairly open availability on weekends and holidays. I can house sit during the week while I work in the school, coming back on my lunch and planning period to spend time with your fur baby, if you are comfortable with that, also pending distance from the school. Feel free to reach out. Since I live in an apartment, I am unable to take your baby to my home. Rest assured, I will make sure that your pooch is walked (pooped and peed), loved, fed, watered, medicated (if required/needed), and safe. My priority is your baby. I treat all furbabies like they were my own, so that means they come first on my visit.

“Capri was the best! She was very thorough and took great care of my cat. She was very communicative and made sure to take lots of pictures for me. You can tell she is great with animals! I will definitely be booking with her again!!”


About: I've taken care of pets ever since I could remember. I started off watching neighbor pets and family friends pets. Then they would recommend me and I started watching other people's pets! I have had experience working at animal clinics in the boarding department for several years. I was even a vet tech for a little over a year. I have years of experience with all kinds of pets and all kinds of temperaments. I have many references if needed! I love all animals and would love to meet your babies!🥰 Right now I work 12 hour shifts on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. Wednesday’s I work a regular 8 hour day. I have Thursday through Sunday off every week unless I pick up a shift so I am very available most of the week. I am hoping I get enough clients on here that I can keep those 4 days off and dedicate it to this job and my love of animals. I live in an apartment for a few more weeks but it does have a fenced in little dog park! If I am just walking or dropping in on your baby I can do whatever you need me to!

“Sarah is a really grounded-feeling person. You just know she's a woman of her word. She spent more time petting the cat than talking to me during the meet-and-greet, which was totally appropriate. I trusted her right away and the pictures she sent were great - Miles looked like his normal self. I will definitely ask her again when I need someone to look after my boy!”


“We brought our 4 month old Sharpei with us on vacation and wanted to spend the day at an amusement park with our human kids. We couldn’t leave him alone all day, but luckily we found Andrea on Rover.”


“Julie was fabulous. She dropped in to check on my kitty. Made sure she was good and fed. She also sent me pic. She even brought in our front door deliveries. Definitely recommend Julie.”


About: I have always been a pet lover and have a genuine care for all animals. I have trained numerous puppies and have been around dogs my whole life. I have a lot of extra free time which I would for it to be spent playing with doggos. I’m currently doing school online and occasionally babysit so I would have plenty of time for your pups! Potty breaks and play time/walks would never be an issue. I care for all animals and believe they deserve the most attention. I will always make sure your pup gets what he/she needs and will also give them all the love they deserve!

“Cora was the perfect find! Our two dogs took to her right away as they could sense her genuine kindness. Our younger dog’s energy and enthusiasm were not seen as a negative. She was on time for every visit and gave great updates putting our minds at ease. We highly recommend her.”
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Andie C.

“Andie was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond while watching my two kitties. I could not be more grateful and happy that I booked with her, one thousand percent recommend!!!”


Nevaeh M.

“She did a great job. The cats are looked after and well cared for. We got updates and pictures every day for a week. The house was very clean as well, our cats often make messes.”


Stacey H.Star Sitter

“Stacey is great She took care of my cat, Earl for 2 weeks. Excellent communication. Earl is very timid with new people, often hiding under the furniture until they leave. After more than a week, he decided that she would do as my replacement and made some appearances! Highly recommend! Thank you!”




Heather K.


“Heather came to the rescue on short notice (literally within a few hours) when my other sitter canceled. She sent lots of pictures and made sure my boy was cared for. Definitely recommend!”


Kaci B.Star Sitter

“First time Rover user (Willowlake Subdivision) and selected Kaci to check in on our kitties while away. She was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful. We met before leaving town so she could see how to get in, meet the kitties, etc. She was very professional, kind and loving. It was easy to message with her while gone and we loved the pictures she sent from her visits to check on the pets. I would highly recommend her for pet sitting / check-ins and plan on using her again, next time I go out of town. What a relief to know someone so caring and responsible was here to take care of our little ones. Thank you so much, Kaci!”


Megan C.

“I am extremely happy with the way Megan took care of my cat Reese while I was away. She wrote detailed messages daily and shared photos of them spending time together. I can tell Reese absolutely loved being with her! As a result, I was able to enjoy a stress free vacation knowing he was in such kind and capable hands. Megan will definitely be my choice for a pet sitter again!”


Gabrielle K.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – The Absolute Best Dog Sitter! I can’t say enough wonderful things about Gabi Knitter and the way she cares for my dog, Lola. From the moment they met, Gabi treated Lola like her own—full of love, patience, and genuine affection. It’s rare to find someone who not only likes dogs, but truly understands them. Gabi gets it. Whether it's daily walks, playtime, or just snuggling on the couch, Gabi makes sure Lola is happy, safe, and loved every second I’m away. She communicates regularly, sends the cutest updates, and always goes above and beyond—whether it’s adjusting her schedule or picking up on Lola’s little quirks. Honestly, leaving your pet with someone can be stressful—but with Gabi, it’s complete peace of mind. She’s a total natural, incredibly responsible, and has the kindest heart. Lola adores her, and so do I. If you’re lucky enough to book Gabi to care for your dog, don’t think twice. She’s amazing.”


Lauren N.

“This is the second time I’ve had to use Lauren for my senior cat. She’s thoughtful, kind and never missed an appointment. She was thorough with her reporting and I’ve felt at ease knowing my cat was taken care of. I’m thankful she was available to look after my cat again on such short notice.”


Chelsea D.Star Sitter
“We have hired Chelsea for multiple extended stay visits for our 2 dogs for over 3 weeks at a time while we are away on holiday overseas for years now. She is responsible and makes sure that our dogs are well cared for. She is great with them. She helped train our puppy. They love to see her every time she comes over. She also makes sure they are brushed out. We don’t get that level of happiness when we walk through that door from them. They love her. She is our go to sitter and walker.”


Capri C.

“Capri was the best! She was very thorough and took great care of my cat. She was very communicative and made sure to take lots of pictures for me. You can tell she is great with animals! I will definitely be booking with her again!!”




Casey Sloane A.

“This is the second time we have booked Casey to watch our animals and she is beyond amazing! She is very communicative and our fur babies are always happy to see her ☺️”


Sunnie W.

“Sunnie was great! She provided detailed updates and lots of pictures. My cat was well taken care of!”


Aubrey P.

“Aubrey was really great to my senior kitty. Everyday she made sure he took meds. Also she was on time. I really appreciate everything she did for me!”


Taylor M.
“Taylor is very dependable and truly loves animals. She has taken care of our animals for years and I trust her completely! I would recommend her for this job.”


Sarah J.

“Sarah is a really grounded-feeling person. You just know she's a woman of her word. She spent more time petting the cat than talking to me during the meet-and-greet, which was totally appropriate. I trusted her right away and the pictures she sent were great - Miles looked like his normal self. I will definitely ask her again when I need someone to look after my boy!”


Andrea I.

“We brought our 4 month old Sharpei with us on vacation and wanted to spend the day at an amusement park with our human kids. We couldn’t leave him alone all day, but luckily we found Andrea on Rover.”


Julie R.

“Julie was fabulous. She dropped in to check on my kitty. Made sure she was good and fed. She also sent me pic. She even brought in our front door deliveries. Definitely recommend Julie.”


Marlye S.
“Marlye has an obvious love for animals and does an amazing job! It's such a relief to know that my pups are well cared and loved when I'm away. Marlye is responsible, kind, and conscientious. I highly recommend!”


Justin P.


“Great as always!”


Cora P.

“Cora was the perfect find! Our two dogs took to her right away as they could sense her genuine kindness. Our younger dog’s energy and enthusiasm were not seen as a negative. She was on time for every visit and gave great updates putting our minds at ease. We highly recommend her.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Longboat Key on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $21 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 647 cat sitters in Longboat Key. 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, 89% of Longboat Key cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Longboat Key have an average of 16 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 Longboat Key.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Longboat Key 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 647 cat sitters in Longboat Key on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Longboat Key, 99% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.
