Cat Sitting in Melbourne
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1. Rachel E.
“Rachel was great! She sent loads of pictures of our sweet babies and made sure they were well taken care of while we were away. She was very attentive and let us know if anything needed addressed. I would definitely recommend her services!”
2. Alexandra L.
“Alex took such good care of my boys while we spent the day at Disney. If you’re looking for a reliable sitter, she’s the one. Definitely will be using her in the future if needed.”
3. Erika P.
“Erika was very communicative and checked in during every visit so I knew the animals were being taken care of which was very reassuring. She took the time to get to know my animals, who are usually somewhat reticent. I feel completely at ease with her coming to my house and following the animals’ routine.”
4. Madison B.
“Madison did so well with my cat and her kittens! She was punctual and played with them, along with taking care of basic need refills. Thanks Madison?”
5. Bria P.
“Very reliable. Lives my cats, follows instructions. Communicates well. I love getting the photos every day. I get to see my kids and know exactly how they are doing.”
6. Lillian S.
“Lillian was great! She dropped in to hang with my cat while I was on vacation and watered my plants too. My cat can be difficult sometimes so I’m glad she did well with her. I appreciated the updates on my cat’s status every day because I’m always worrying about her while traveling :(. Would definitely book again. Thanks Lillian!”
7. Kory O.
“My pet and I love Kory. She is friendly, prompt and very conscientious. I enjoyed the pictures at each visit. She worked hard getting Checkers to trust her, and once established - there were no more issues. She readily contacted me whenever a question arose. Her medication routine was kept up while we were gone. Looking forward to using Kory again.”
8. Elena B.
“Elena took great care of our newest kitten and older cat who both are still getting used to each other. Elena provided daily notes and was able to adjust her schedule to be able to spend a longer time with them. We recommend Elena!”
9. Elaine N.
“Took great care of my Lucas. Very reliable and genuinely loves animals.”
10. Max W.
“Max made sure my dogs were happy, fed, and played with non stop. So great!”
11. Fen C.
“Fen was fabulous with my cats. Then came out to greet her when normally they would hide. She took good care of all of them (indoor & outdoor) and sent me photos every day. She was punctual too. My previous sitters showed up when they wanted. Fen was ther st the same time each day. My sick kitty made a mess but most people miss that. Otherwise I'd was outstanding service.”
12. Molly F.
“molly is the best! she communicates with us so well and our animals are so happy with her!”
13. Sierra M.
“I can't say enough about how AMAZING Sierra was as my Rover cat sitter. I have never left my pets for this long and I was really hesitant they they would not get the the love an attention they're used to (yes they are spoiled). As long as I can continue to hire Sierra I will never hesitate again. All of the photos and details she sent gave me peace of mind that she not only takes her pet sitting seriously but that she also enjoyed hanging out and playing with my cats. I think they are going to miss her! Thanks Sierra, I'll be calling you back for sure!!”
14. Brian B.
“Brian is an absolute godsend and my doggies enjoy every minute they spend with him! Although I miss my doggies very much on every trip, I am always at ease that they are in the best of hands with Brian, who spends more than enough time with my babies during every visit and ensures that they are well fed and happily playing in the backyard. Even when they start digging holes underneath the fence, Brian goes above and beyond and fills in each hole using his own shovel. He takes great care of my doggies and truly treats them like they’re his own while I’m away. I always appreciate his sincerity, reliability and flexibility and look forward to every message and update I receive from Brian. Thank you immensely and looking forward to working with you very soon!”
15. Ava W.
“Ava is an exceptional pet caregiver. She is responsible, attentive, and genuinely loves animals. My dog adores her, and I trust her completely with their care. Highly recommended!”
16. Wendy R.
“Highly recommend, Wendy had been nothing but amazing. She's polite, professional, and showed up on time. I will surely book with her again. I'm very happy that she took care of my baby girl and allowed me to have a stress free time while I was out of town.”
17. Kia A.
“Kia is awesome! She took excellent care of my baby. She was active and engaging. She had great communication. She took lots of great pictures. Kia also handled all my special requests with no problems! She’s great, I’m booking her again, and you should too!!!”
18. Shannon M.
“I’ve been friends with Shannon since 2006, when we met in culinary school. Shannon’s dog Spice was a fantastic, happy dog and Shannon took great personal care of her. Shannon is a dependable, reliable, and loving person. I would trust Shannon to care of my own dog Ares and I wouldn’t worry about my dog’s care and safety while I was away.”
19. Jeanne T.
“Jeanne will be a phenomenal pet sitter. She is trustworthy, responsible, will take care of your fur baby as if it were her own. I have always been impressed with her attention to detail and love for animals. She is truly a wonderful caregiver. You will not be disappointed!”
20. Don H.
“Don is the best pet sitter we’ve ever had. He is responsible, caring and gives Mack the best walks and talks.”
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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 Melbourne on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 191 cat sitters in Melbourne. 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, 96% of Melbourne cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Melbourne have an average of 19 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 Melbourne.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Melbourne 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 191 cat sitters in Melbourne on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Melbourne, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 98% 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.
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