Cat Sitting in Manhattan
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Top rated Manhattan cat sitters
“Molly's a rockstar--always communicative, prompt and reliable! Our two cats Hecate and Loki love her and she gives awesome updates while we're away. Thanks again and you can count on Molly!”
“Emily took excellent care of Pico while we were traveling. She is very caring towards animals and kept Pico well-accompanied. We also received adorable pictures of Pico. We would definitely book with Emily again.”
“Gwinevere did a great job watching my cat while I was away. She was reliable and communicative, followed all the instructions and reached out when there were any questions. Would highly recommend!”
“Olivia does an incredible job! She quickly became friends with my two cats, including the little shy one. She plays with my little kitties every time, I almost feel like she raises the standard for me when I come back 😭. She also always takes a bunch of really cute high quality pics of them(some of which have even made it to my cats’ TikTok) and writes adorable updates that keep me in the loop. She’s great and I will keep going back to her every time she’s available!!”
“Wenlu is super communicative, attentive, and caring! She made my time away so much easier so I didn’t have to worry about my cat being home alone. My cat really got along with her and will def have her in the future!”
“Elise was great with our cat! She was very punctual, communicative and attentive during her visit. She also did a great job with our cat's care instructions and sharing photos of our little girl while we were away. Would definitely book her again!”
“Kristina did an amazing job with our kitties as always. They love her and she takes such great care of them, and we love getting her updates and photos!”
“Excellent job, as previously. Wendy sent me daily updates and photos of Chloe, and she even brought her some treats. She was also very professional and reliable. She went above and beyond to ensure Chloe's play and social needs were met. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone who needs a cat sitter.”
“Franco takes fantastic care of our cats when we travel. I especially appreciate all of the photos he sends. It helps to see that they are doing well and in good hands!”
“Tracy had drop-in visits with my three cats. I have almost no experience with sitters, but she was so friendly and professional that she set me completely at ease. My cats adored her and she always maxed out her time during the drop-ins, giving them lots of love. I got a ton of photos and videos as well! I had a great experience and can highly recommend her.”
“Bridget was so great with our cat Beckett! She was really communicative, got him out of his shell, and also sent lots of pictures 😊 We’ll definitely rebook for our next vaca!”
“Elizabeth took the best possible care of Penny! She provided so many photos and gave detailed updates every visit. She was so sweet and I felt safe leaving my pets in her care. I will definitely use Elizabeth for my next trip!”
“This is the second time we have booked Zian and will always book him in the future. Zian is completely reliable , a great communicator and so good with my shy cat.”
“We felt so much more comfortable leaving town knowing that Vanessa would be checking in on our cat! From the very beginning, she was very responsive and took the time to come meet him, which helped put us at ease. During her check-ins, it was clear she was very attentive to our fur baby. She took tons of pictures and left very detailed updates. We will definitely be hiring Vanessa again!”
“Tanya is the best caregiver for my little Clara! She’s attentive, always shows up on time, and goes above and beyond in sending photos and updates (which provides incredible peace of mind!) I could not recommend her enough ◡̈”
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Molly G.
“Molly's a rockstar--always communicative, prompt and reliable! Our two cats Hecate and Loki love her and she gives awesome updates while we're away. Thanks again and you can count on Molly!”
Emily F.Star Sitter
“Emily took excellent care of Pico while we were traveling. She is very caring towards animals and kept Pico well-accompanied. We also received adorable pictures of Pico. We would definitely book with Emily again.”
Gwinevere v.Star Sitter
“Gwinevere did a great job watching my cat while I was away. She was reliable and communicative, followed all the instructions and reached out when there were any questions. Would highly recommend!”
Olivia C.Star Sitter
“Olivia does an incredible job! She quickly became friends with my two cats, including the little shy one. She plays with my little kitties every time, I almost feel like she raises the standard for me when I come back 😭. She also always takes a bunch of really cute high quality pics of them(some of which have even made it to my cats’ TikTok) and writes adorable updates that keep me in the loop. She’s great and I will keep going back to her every time she’s available!!”
Wenlu Z.Star Sitter
“Wenlu is super communicative, attentive, and caring! She made my time away so much easier so I didn’t have to worry about my cat being home alone. My cat really got along with her and will def have her in the future!”
Elise R.Star Sitter
“Elise was great with our cat! She was very punctual, communicative and attentive during her visit. She also did a great job with our cat's care instructions and sharing photos of our little girl while we were away. Would definitely book her again!”
Christina C.Star Sitter
“Kristina did an amazing job with our kitties as always. They love her and she takes such great care of them, and we love getting her updates and photos!”
Wendy B.Star Sitter
“Excellent job, as previously. Wendy sent me daily updates and photos of Chloe, and she even brought her some treats. She was also very professional and reliable. She went above and beyond to ensure Chloe's play and social needs were met. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone who needs a cat sitter.”
Beth M.Star Sitter
“Beth watched my cats and did a fantastic job. Very kind and considerate and follows instructions perfectly. Best River sitter I have used in NY so far by a long shot!”
Ian T.Star Sitter
“Ian was great! My two cats were very comfortable with him from the first meeting. He was prompt, friendly, and took very good care of my kitties.”
Franco X.
“Franco takes fantastic care of our cats when we travel. I especially appreciate all of the photos he sends. It helps to see that they are doing well and in good hands!”
Jasie J.Star Sitter
“Jasie was great with our cats and asked us good questions about their care and troubleshooted with us over texts. We will hope to pet sit with her again!”
Eileen G.Star Sitter
“Couldn’t recommend Eileen enough! She sent very thorough pics to show June was taken care of. Will be booking Eileen again next time I am out of town!”
Tracy T.
“Tracy had drop-in visits with my three cats. I have almost no experience with sitters, but she was so friendly and professional that she set me completely at ease. My cats adored her and she always maxed out her time during the drop-ins, giving them lots of love. I got a ton of photos and videos as well! I had a great experience and can highly recommend her.”
Bridget Y.Star Sitter
“Bridget was so great with our cat Beckett! She was really communicative, got him out of his shell, and also sent lots of pictures 😊 We’ll definitely rebook for our next vaca!”
Elizabeth W.Star Sitter
“Elizabeth took the best possible care of Penny! She provided so many photos and gave detailed updates every visit. She was so sweet and I felt safe leaving my pets in her care. I will definitely use Elizabeth for my next trip!”
Hanna K.Star Sitter
“Hannah was very caring and our cat loved her! Would rebook and recommend. Very thoughtful and communicative”
Zian J.Star Sitter
“This is the second time we have booked Zian and will always book him in the future. Zian is completely reliable , a great communicator and so good with my shy cat.”
Vanessa P.Star Sitter
“We felt so much more comfortable leaving town knowing that Vanessa would be checking in on our cat! From the very beginning, she was very responsive and took the time to come meet him, which helped put us at ease. During her check-ins, it was clear she was very attentive to our fur baby. She took tons of pictures and left very detailed updates. We will definitely be hiring Vanessa again!”
Tanya T.Star Sitter
“Tanya is the best caregiver for my little Clara! She’s attentive, always shows up on time, and goes above and beyond in sending photos and updates (which provides incredible peace of mind!) I could not recommend her enough ◡̈”
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Cat Sitting FAQs
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Manhattan 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 6,600 cat sitters in Manhattan. 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, 84% of Manhattan cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Manhattan have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 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.
There are 6,600 cat sitters in Manhattan on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Manhattan, 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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