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“Xiana took SUCH good care of our 3 kitties, she paid close attention to all of the details I told her about how to care for them, communicated amazingly with me the whole time, and provided so many cute pictures of our babies so that we could see how they were doing!! She is such a sweet, caring, and attentive person. :)”


About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was 13. I’ve always had a cat growing up and when I was old enough to get my own pet I had a dog. I work part time at a dog boarding facility and when I’m not there I’m home. So I have plenty of free time to do walks, dog parks, naps on the couch, play time, and anything else needed for your fur baby. I care for pets like they are my own with unlimited pets & love. I also treat other homes like it’s my own clean, tighty, and in place.

About: Hello! My name is Ella! I am a student at EIU and a PCT and SBL ! I have worked as a dog sitter/walker for friends and family and even strangers that have heard through the grapevine! Now that I live here I’m just looking for some more connections and fur babies down here! I cannot wait to help you and your fur ball out! I have experience in cleaning up after them, walks, feedings, administering medications, and simple check ins! I am happy to also love on them and make sure they are happy and healthy! I work part time at Sarah Bush Hospital and am a Senior at EIU! Pet walking/sitting interests me because I want to grow connections down here, and make some extra cash on the side ! I plan to fill my off days with loving on your fur babies! I mainly plan to walk dogs and come to your home! I will clean up after your pup/kitty and house sit any other needs you may have! I also love walking and can handle any size dog (I may be tiny but I’m very mighty! I grew up with walking 3 of my neighbors Huskies!) I am here to try to tend to your needs the best I can!

“Aubrey was amazing! We were nervous about leaving our cat Tasha, but Aubrey made the entire process wonderful. She was always great with communication and kept us informed how things were going (thanks for the pictures!). We will definitely be looking for Aubrey again in the future.”


“My cat Fig loved her time with Anj, and I loved knowing she was getting lots of playtime, pets, and her food and water taken care of. Anj sent pictures each time she visited Fig which gave me peace of mind seeing how happy she was, even while I was away for a week.”


“Jennifer was so amazing to my Bella, I never worried a single second I was gone! She is not only so sweet, but genuinely cares for and loves animals. I will 100% be asking her to watch my pup again! Thank you Jennifer❤️”



“Lindsay was amazing while we were on a long trip. She gave updates and photos each day, even when we were out of cell range. We got home to a very happy cat and no cat accidents anywhere! We will absolutely use and recommend Lindsay in the future!”


“Ashley took care of my two pet rabbits while I was away for a few days, and I was not disappointed. She was very professional, and followed all requests I asked for, even sending pictures on a regular basis. I will definitely book with her again if possible when the time comes.”


About: I am a reptile keeper of 20 years with tons of experience with dogs and cats as well. We have had dogs and cats in our house my whole life. I love walking dogs and building a relationship with them as well as caring for other animals and building relationships with them. I can take care of your leopard gecko or I can take care of your pup! I have a Mali Uromastyx that I got as a 9 year old and she is doing great 20 years later. I have also cared for a Fire Skink as well as a rescue Leopard Gecko for years. I’m currently unemployed with a flexible schedule. I can be there for a walk, a game of fetch, a meal, or a snuggle if needed. I can even check on your exotic reptile for you if that’s your thing! I will care for your pets as you care for them. I’m comfortable feeding, giving treats, medicine if needed, crating dogs, feeding reptiles, cleaning litter.

About: I’ve been a pet owner for over 15 years. I’ve also taken care of pets for friends and family. I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes and ages. I work full-time but have a schedule that allows me to provide great service to your pets. I am available during the week and on weekends. While dropping in to care for your pet, I would follow their regular routine. I would care for them as though they are my own and make sure they are receiving the utmost care.

About: I have groomed dogs in the past, I am able to give medications if needed, and I have been around anxious/shy and more protective dogs. Currently I work from home and have 3 school aged kids. I have a generally have a pretty open schedule from about 8:30am-9pm with flexibility. I handle clients pets differently based on their pets personalities and specific needs while always making sure they are loved, safe, and properly cared for.

About: I'm a lifelong pet lover who goes above and beyond to make sure my furry friends are happy and healthy. From creating fun play areas to serving up nutritious meals, I'm all about giving them the best. I'm generally available throughout most days, from morning to evening. You can count on me to be there when you need assistance. The only days I'm not available are Monday and Thursday. Feel free to reach out to me on any other day, and I'll be happy to help! I offer personalized pet care that keeps your furry friends comfortable and stress-free. I adhere to their routines, providing feeding, exercise, and companionship, all while maintaining the familiarity of their environment. With my dedicated care, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your pets are in good hands, right where they feel most at ease.

About: I have taken care of many family and friends animals for years. I walked, fed and bathed their pets. I have grown up with pets. I am a student at EIU. I have class from 11-2 everyday. I may have tutoring once or twice a week for an hour but will be free most of the week and weekends. I take my dog on walks twice a day when home. I change the food and water every every day and night. I clean and vaccum after my animals.

About: I have had a dog for 8 years. This summer I volunteered at the Coles County animal shelter and decided this would be another great way to care for dogs. I’m off work by 3pm each day so I could care for your pet in the evening or anytime on the weekends. I could walk your dog or stop in to play with and feed them. I have references from two friends dogs that I have walked or checked on in their homes. I am also willing to provide character or regular work references.

About: I have a year experience working for a pet sitting company doing house visits and dog walking. During this time I gained a lot of great knowledge on how to properly care for cats and dogs. I have two pets of my own as well. During a house visit I would be sure to feed, water and take them out to potty. I would also make sure to give them plenty of attention if they like that. If you have a cat I can scoop or change litter if needed as well as keep the area clean where the litter box is stored. I am also available for 30 minute walks with your pet to make sure they get the exercise they need. I look forward to hearing from you! I am available 7 am to 1 pm & 4:30 pm to 9 pm Monday through Friday to walk or care for your pet as needed for walks or if they just need checked on. I am only available to care for your pet in your home, I will take great care of them and treat your home with respect.

About: I am my families go to dog sitter. I’ve spent several weekends dog/house sitting for all of my extended family members and friends. I love all animals, and have taken care of big and small. I have a set work schedule on weekdays, I am available after 4 pm to do any walks or provide care, and weekends are completely open. I am very attentive in the care of any animals, I’ll always take time for play if the dog is in a playful mood and have also worked with multiple pet households where each animal was on their own medication or specific diet.

About: I love cats I’ve taken care of them since I was 12 there such kind chourious amazing creatures and are just a bundle of joy to the world I am currently in charge of the color guts of the Mattoon jrotc being in charge of the practices after the school day until 5pm and I am apart of the archery team before school hours I can always come in and take care of cats litter water food etc after 5pm every weekday or before 6:45 am every weekday I can walk out litter boxes change cat litter change water and food I can also clean up messes and take care of anything else the cat needs if there is something I don’t know I just need shown once and I can do it flawlessly
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Xiana P.

“Xiana took SUCH good care of our 3 kitties, she paid close attention to all of the details I told her about how to care for them, communicated amazingly with me the whole time, and provided so many cute pictures of our babies so that we could see how they were doing!! She is such a sweet, caring, and attentive person. :)”


Kassie C.
About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was 13. I’ve always had a cat growing up and when I was old enough to get my own pet I had a dog. I work part time at a dog boarding facility and when I’m not there I’m home. So I have plenty of free time to do walks, dog parks, naps on the couch, play time, and anything else needed for your fur baby. I care for pets like they are my own with unlimited pets & love. I also treat other homes like it’s my own clean, tighty, and in place.


Ella Y.
“Ella has been great with walking our dogs! Very reliable and great to communicate with! My dogs are always so excited to go with her!”


Aubrey H.

“Aubrey was amazing! We were nervous about leaving our cat Tasha, but Aubrey made the entire process wonderful. She was always great with communication and kept us informed how things were going (thanks for the pictures!). We will definitely be looking for Aubrey again in the future.”


Anj W.

“My cat Fig loved her time with Anj, and I loved knowing she was getting lots of playtime, pets, and her food and water taken care of. Anj sent pictures each time she visited Fig which gave me peace of mind seeing how happy she was, even while I was away for a week.”


Jennifer P.

“Jennifer was so amazing to my Bella, I never worried a single second I was gone! She is not only so sweet, but genuinely cares for and loves animals. I will 100% be asking her to watch my pup again! Thank you Jennifer❤️”




Lindsay H.


“Lindsay was amazing while we were on a long trip. She gave updates and photos each day, even when we were out of cell range. We got home to a very happy cat and no cat accidents anywhere! We will absolutely use and recommend Lindsay in the future!”


Amber L.

“Amber took great care of my pups! So glad she was available on short notice. Provided great updates with super cute photos. Highly recommended!”


Ashley S.

“Ashley took care of my two pet rabbits while I was away for a few days, and I was not disappointed. She was very professional, and followed all requests I asked for, even sending pictures on a regular basis. I will definitely book with her again if possible when the time comes.”


Joel F.
“Joel is the biggest animal lover I know. He is focused on pet health, wellness and attention. I have 3 cats-Bella, Stella and Nike and one dog named Connor. They all get lots of attention from Joel. He cuddles with the cats, plays laser light and makes sure they are fed and watered. Joel works with Connor to teach him tricks, takes him on walks and makes sure he has plenty of outdoor time. If you want someone good to take care of your pet, Joel is your guy.”


Danielle D.

“Thankful we could enjoy a worry free outing and know there was someone to check on our boy this afternoon.”


Sarah N.
“Sarah was amazing! She treated my dog like he was her own! She is the best and I highly recommend her to anyone! You will be happy.”


Nicole L.

“Terrific Job!”


Taylor F.
About: I have groomed dogs in the past, I am able to give medications if needed, and I have been around anxious/shy and more protective dogs. Currently I work from home and have 3 school aged kids. I have a generally have a pretty open schedule from about 8:30am-9pm with flexibility. I handle clients pets differently based on their pets personalities and specific needs while always making sure they are loved, safe, and properly cared for.


Shawn S.
About: I'm a lifelong pet lover who goes above and beyond to make sure my furry friends are happy and healthy. From creating fun play areas to serving up nutritious meals, I'm all about giving them the best. I'm generally available throughout most days, from morning to evening. You can count on me to be there when you need assistance. The only days I'm not available are Monday and Thursday. Feel free to reach out to me on any other day, and I'll be happy to help! I offer personalized pet care that keeps your furry friends comfortable and stress-free. I adhere to their routines, providing feeding, exercise, and companionship, all while maintaining the familiarity of their environment. With my dedicated care, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your pets are in good hands, right where they feel most at ease.


Jeanna-Marie W.
About: I have taken care of many family and friends animals for years. I walked, fed and bathed their pets. I have grown up with pets. I am a student at EIU. I have class from 11-2 everyday. I may have tutoring once or twice a week for an hour but will be free most of the week and weekends. I take my dog on walks twice a day when home. I change the food and water every every day and night. I clean and vaccum after my animals.


Jenny M.
“Jenny has walked our dog a few times and Sophie loves her!! She took pictures of Sophie and sent them to me too so I could see her when we were gone! I would definitely recommend her for your dog walking needs!!”


Kirsten B.
About: I have a year experience working for a pet sitting company doing house visits and dog walking. During this time I gained a lot of great knowledge on how to properly care for cats and dogs. I have two pets of my own as well. During a house visit I would be sure to feed, water and take them out to potty. I would also make sure to give them plenty of attention if they like that. If you have a cat I can scoop or change litter if needed as well as keep the area clean where the litter box is stored. I am also available for 30 minute walks with your pet to make sure they get the exercise they need. I look forward to hearing from you! I am available 7 am to 1 pm & 4:30 pm to 9 pm Monday through Friday to walk or care for your pet as needed for walks or if they just need checked on. I am only available to care for your pet in your home, I will take great care of them and treat your home with respect.


Kiersten S.
“Kiersten has sat with my two yorkie poos several times. She spends good quality time with them and is a very responsible care taker. I highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs.”


Alexander W.
About: I love cats I’ve taken care of them since I was 12 there such kind chourious amazing creatures and are just a bundle of joy to the world I am currently in charge of the color guts of the Mattoon jrotc being in charge of the practices after the school day until 5pm and I am apart of the archery team before school hours I can always come in and take care of cats litter water food etc after 5pm every weekday or before 6:45 am every weekday I can walk out litter boxes change cat litter change water and food I can also clean up messes and take care of anything else the cat needs if there is something I don’t know I just need shown once and I can do it flawlessly
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Mattoon on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 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 cat sitters in Mattoon. 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, 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 Mattoon.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Mattoon 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 cat sitters in Mattoon on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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.
