Cat Sitting in Manhattan
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“Katharine was great with our two cats! We have one cat that is protective when we leave and she was SO good with him! She won him over in a few days and that's quite the feat (even if he was a little cranky)! She had great communication and it was clear she cares very much about animals. We will absolutely be asking her to care for our kitties again! Thanks Katharine!”
“Not only were my little gals taken care of exceptionally well, Victoria also helped keep my delivery packages in order and assisted with puppy laundry as needed. I feel confident my puppy pack has adopted her as one of their own!”
About: I’ve taken care of countless roommates dogs, before getting my own a couple years ago. Before getting my own I did lots of research on training so she could have a happy, healthy, and safe life. I am committed to a dog’s safety and happiness. I am big on positive reinforcement which is how I’ve trained Buttercup. I’ve worked with multiple dogs on leash training, off leash training (minimal), potty training, and other general commands (sit, stay, come, heel, etc.). I have a full-time job and love hanging out with all the doggos in my free time. A couple of my workdays are fairly long, so I am more available later in the week. Pups (6months+) and dogs are allowed everywhere in my house except my personal bed. It is a modest home, with a fenced back yard (dog castle included). My dog, Buttercup, loves other dogs and is eager to play and be friends when they are. She has had interactions with both younger pups as well as much older doggos (up to 11 years old) and all interactions have gone well. While she’s on the medium-large end (70-75lbs) some of her best doggo friends range from significantly smaller (7-12 lbs) to much larger (100+lbs). She interacts well with different sizes.
“Between a high anxiety dog and a stuck-up cat, it's stressful thinking about leaving our pets to someone else's care. Sophia did phenomenally with them and I could tell from the photos she had earned their trust after just one day. We will definitely be booking her again and encourage others to do the same.”
“Krista came over to meet HiShawn before our trip. It took a minute but he did warm up to her. When she started to leave he started whining. He’s never done that before. Krista and HiShawn got along splendidly! Thank you, Keista”
“Erika saved me when I was gone on my trip and having anxiety about leaving my cats! She came last minute and gave me peace of mind. All in all a great experience and a person who felt trustworthy.”
“Suliel was lovely! She accepted all of our kitties weird quirks and habits with grace and took excellent care of her while we were away. Will definitely be requesting her again!”
“Alexandra was a wonderful sitter for my kitty! She followed all the instructions to a tee and was very communicative about the daily visits. She also took the time to play and snuggle with my kitty, which was really enriching! I will most definitely be rebooking her for future sittings!”
About: I have both small animal and large animal experience. I love pets of any kind! I am currently a veterinary student looking to fill my afternoons with walks! I am currently a full time veterinary student so I am looking for afternoon walks after 3 pm and anytime on most weekends. I will absolutely work with your schedule! I currently live in an apartment so I am unable to board pets. I would love to take care of your pets in an environment that they are most comfortable and take them on long walks!
About: I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life since a little kid, I’ve dog sitted and dog walked a lot in the past for my friends/family. I’m good with all sizes of dogs I’ve owned a couple in my adult life as well. Dogs do tend to become fond of me very quickly, I love dogs so much and want this to keep me busy and company! I am free on the weekends most weekends, I am free every week day after 5pm, flexible with your schedule as well, thank you so much! I will follow the instructions you give me for your dog. I wouldn’t want to break any routine or schedule your pet has at his/her home.
About: I have had animals for as long as I can remember. My husband and I have two senior large dogs, Cooper and Thor, and 6 chickens. Shortly after my husband and I adopted our second dog (Thor) in 2015, we became involved in fostering dogs for animal rescues. We have since taken a pause on fostering but when we were active we were able to rescue and find homes for over 50 dogs. We have been able to pet sit for local family and friends whether it's cats, dogs or even just fish. I am very reliable and happy to either stay in your home or have multiple drop in visits. I hope to meet you and your beloved family member soon! ❤️ 🐕🐈 I currently work 8-5 Monday through Friday, I am free after work most days and do not work on weekends. I am happy to help whenever you need someone to stop by or stay while you're away. I am happy to take your pups for a walk, let them out and play in the yard if there is a fenced yard. I would update after each visit or multiple times a day.
“Irene is always amazing. Whenever we book her I have the peace of mind that our kitty is in good, loving hands. I’m so grateful that she’s very communicative, reliable, and it’s obvious that she has a genuinely caring heart towards pets!”
About: I have taken care of dogs and house sat for friends and family for over 20 years. I am new to the area and I look forward to meeting new doggo friends! I’d love to arrange a meet and greet with you and your pups to discuss your needs more in-depth! I work an 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday job. However, I have a 1 hour lunch break that would allow me to stop by and check on/walk your dogs. If I have a free weekend, I could housesit for you; the sooner I know in advance, the better! I’m a very active person, so I love walking and even jogging with your dogs; whatever you need! I like to talk softly to dogs to develop a level of friendship and trust. I’m happy to accompany and play with dogs in a fenced in backyard or dog park. Sitting on a couch (if allowed) is nice too! I’d follow your regular feeding, potty and meds schedules to maintain consistency as well.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs/cats and many other animals old and young for most of my life. I have a very high passion for taking care of any animals! As an early graduate I have ample free time, so I will have plenty of time to love and care for your dogs/cats. I love going on walks and just sitting outside. So if your animal loves that I will gladly do that with them. If your animal loves to just chill and relax I love to do that as well. I can easily crate your dog if needed. I am also very good with reactive dogs/cats and know what to do in a situation if something were to happen. If your animal needs medication I can provide it with instructions! If your animal needs any special care or has any appointments I can care for them and take them to appointments.
“Jessi was so good with my baby! I have a Great Dane and she was so sweet and patient with him. He absolutely adored her. Would definitely book again and recommend to others!”
“Samantha did a great job looking after both of my dogs and cat while I was away for a couple days! Both dogs seemed to love when she came over and played with them, and my shy kitty Luna even eventually trusted her enough to come up to her for pets herself! Samantha was very quick to respond to any messages/questions I would send, and she reallu seemed to like looking after my pets, I can't recommend her enough!”
“Presley did a great job sitting for our 3 aging dogs. She has great attention to detail and asked great questions when running through our pets’ routine and instructions. She’s reliable and great about sending visit updates and pictures. Would highly recommend and will definitely be utilizing her services again!”
Over 354 pet parents in Manhattan have booked cat sitting
Manhattan cat parents share their Rover experiences
I was very confident in Katharine's ability to take care of Pickle when I met them to give them my key. During their visits they went beyond what was asked of them. They took the time to play and cuddle with him which I'm sure he appreciated. They also got some great pictures to send to us that were fun to show to others. Would definitely recommend!
Sophia looked after our 5 cats, plants and home for 2 weeks!! We were extremely thankful to come home to happy cats and a clean home. She was very responsive and communicative. We LOVED seeing the pictures of the cats. This was one of the few times we’ve been able to vacation without worrying about our babies and it was the longest we’ve been away from home. If we weren’t moving, we wouldn’t hesitate to book with Sophia again 🩵🩵
Irene has always been amazing with each visit! She genuinely cares for our kitty and all animals she sits for, and communicates so well. She’s extremely reliable and sweet, and would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent and dedicated pet sitter!
I think Teddy and I both agree Victoria is amazing! I had another sitter booked for my cat, but unfortunately that sitter fell through just a few days before my 8 day out of state trip. I reached out to Victoria, who immidiately responded and was able to take on my booking! She did great with my very shy scaredy cat, and even got him to warm up within just a couple check-ins. She communicated consistently throughout the booking and even adjusted her schedule to make sure she made it out to feed Teddy before a nasty storm came in one of the days! She also went out of her way to fix my rugs for me, which my silly boy likes to tear around under when the zoomies are hitting especially hard. I loved that she listened to my boy and didn't push boundaries when he didnt want approached or held, and she knew when to leave when he was needing space. I’ve never left Teddy alone and having Victoria taking care of him like he was one of her own fur babies, gave me the peace of mind I needed to not worry while I was away. Anytime I am needing to be away from Teddy, Victoria will absolutely be my go to!
Alexandra was a wonderful sitter for my kitty! She followed all the instructions to a tee and was very communicative about the daily visits. She also took the time to play and snuggle with my kitty, which was really enriching! I will most definitely be rebooking her for future sittings!
Samantha is amazing with our cat, Cleo. She’s communicative and it’s evident she has the welfare of pets in mind. She noticed our cat was having a health issue and promptly let us know and took care of it that day. We recommend Samantha to anyone who wants peace-of-mind while they’re away:)
Ruby did a great job, she took care of my animals really well. The only thing I could say is, she does feel a bit robotic at times when conversing compared to other sitters I’ve had. (she might be a shy person I’m not sure) besides that she asked questions if things arise contacts you if there are concerns that regard you pet. You can tell she puts a lot of effort into taking care of animals so I’m thankful.
Meredith took great care of our two kitties while we were out of the country for 2 weeks! She sent such cute photos and often stayed later than what she was scheduled as well! We had an unexpected situation of a bat being found in our house, which she handled so much better than I would have and took the necessary precautions to keep our kitties safe. She doesn’t have many reviews, but I found out it’s only because she also has her own private pet sitting service that she mainly books through! I’d 100% book with Meredith again in the future!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Manhattan is $25
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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 Manhattan on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.
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 Manhattan.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Manhattan 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.
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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