Cat Sitting in Melbourne
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Top rated Melbourne cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Tamara is fantastic! No stress at all knowing that she is taking great care of my pups! She's communicative, knowledgeable, friendly, punctual and caring. Thank you for providing excellent care to my pups (and me!)”
“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.”
“Danielle was prompt and thorough with her first visit with Toby. She fed him, took him potty, for a walk and even played with him before she left. I was very happy as I’m sure he was!”
“Elaine is a wonderful pet care taker! I booked her for multiple days as a home visit for my 2 Schnauzers while I was away and my husband worked during the day. The pups are used to me being home during the day so Elaine really provided the attention they needed. She was prompt, meticulous about staying the full time, gave the pups lots of attention, and communicated daily. Will definitely book her again.”
“Alexandra was a dream. I could tell the instant we met her how much she loved animals. She took such wonderful care of our little guy while we were gone - keeping us in constant communication and flooded with cute pics. I would use her again in a heartbeat. Can not recommend her enough.”
“Mindy has been wonderfully patient with my nervous, and overly energetic baby. Seeing my dog get sooo excited to see Mindy a 2nd time was such a gift. Our pup thinks Mindy is now her special friend, there to visit her.”
“Ashley took wonderful care of my foster puppy! It was my first time leaving her alone during the day and I was extremely nervous. Ashley gave me plenty of updates on how she was doing and provided lots of photos. I immediately booked her for future visits!”
“Madison was great!!! I had a last second flight and she was very flexible for my needs. I’m guessing she was great to my dog because he’s 21 years old and still bouncing around as usual.”
“Thank you for taking care of our fur babies! Jessica was awesome and very reliable. She followed every instruction we left and never really needed extra guidance (which we wouldn’t have minded) but it was nice to enjoy our vacation knowing our pets were in good hands. Thank you so much again, will definitely use you again for any future trips.”
About: I have many years experience taking care of pets. From the medical side, to the personal. I have been working in different aspects of Vet Med since 1996. I can take care of your pets from pups to seniors. I am comfortable with, and able to give medications, either oral, IM, or SQ injection. And if they just need a quick romp around the yard, that's great, too! I have a 10 yr old pittie mix, 3 yr old bluetick, 6 cats and various reptiles. I am able to drop in and feed and walk your dog, as well as play with them. Adhere to a daily walking schedule, or stay overnight, if needed. I will always stick to any traing regiment you have implemented for your pup. I am experienced and comfortable with exotics as well. I am Fear Free certified. I am currently available for stay overs, walks, or drop ins anytime, unless I am currently booked. The holidays get busy, but I try to accommodate everyone. I am able to stay overnight at your place if needed. Due to my dogs being really high energy, I would not want to stress your pup out with having them stay at my place.
“Ava went above any expectations I had while caring for my two pomskys one being a baby that is potty training and learning that biting isn’t nice. She picked up and cleaned that I hadn’t even asked of her.”
“Nicole was amazing with our furry children. She made sure our one got her medication each day and all the photos were so reassuring. I can tell she loves animals especially cats and they love her also as was seen in the pictures. Would definitely use her again. I feel both we and our kitties have a new friend.”
“Olivia was popped in on my pups to let them out for a potty break and she was great she played with them in the yard and then snuggled them on the couch giving them everything they needed! Definitely will be using olivia again!”
About: I have lived with both dogs and cats my entire life and would consider myself an expert on both. I have a lot of experience with tending to elderly dogs as well as dealing with some temperamental cats. I already dedicate time to taking care of my tabby cat. This involves feeding him, getting him lots of exercise, changing cat litter and more. I am able to help with whatever is necessary in caring for pets including feeding, changing water, playing, taking out to the bathroom, and even walks.
“This is my first time using Rover and Tom made it a great experience. He was an excellent communicator and took such good care of my fur baby. Casper seemed to thoroughly enjoy his time with Tom and definitely made a new friend. 😁 I'll definitely be referring to Tom again for any future visits or sitting. I absolutely recommend you do the same!”
“Celia is a natural with animals and was wonderful with my boys from start to finish! We were gone for 6 weeks but knew the whole time that our cats were in the best hands. 🤍 Thank you for taking great care of our fur babies and even going out of your way to make sure our home was in order! I highly recommend Celia to anyone looking for a responsible, communicative, loving pet sitter.”
“Mary is wonderful and Boulder and I love having her spend time with him! It’s so nice to be able to have her to rely on knowing she will take excellent care of Boulder and I don’t have to worry while I’m at work. Thank you for always being there to help!”
Over 692 pet parents in Melbourne have booked cat sitting
Melbourne cat parents share their Rover experiences
Wendy watched my partner’s 3 cats while we were on vacation. She came over each day and pet and fed them and made sure their litter boxes are clean. Every day we got an update and pictures and this was a huge relief for us. Knowing they were well taken care of was worth it! Thank you Wendy.
Kia did a wonderful job. She even fed my fish and took the time to brush my cat which is so important to her. She sent me great pictures as well. Really enjoyed my vacation so much more because Kia always updated me on how things were going with my pets. Will definitely use her again.
I don't even know where to begin about the difference Britnee made with our beloved cat. She came to us after a couple of bad experiences with other sitters mistreating him or not following through with bookings and saved us all. Her kindness and gentleness immediately had us all at ease. She was prompt, professional and respectful of our home. Her updates were extremely complete and informative, and she kept us informed on everything from inventory, brought in deliveries, made helpful suggestions and made sure everything was neat and clean and safe and took TONS of pictures!! The most wonderful thing about her is her personality and endless caring nature. Animals sense this about her and immediately trust they are in good hands with her. Endless cuddles, and gentle brushing and soft words are all she gives. We could not be more grateful for the love and care she provides.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Melbourne is $20
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Sitters in Melbourne average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
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 Melbourne on Rover as of Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 285 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, 86% 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 8 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 285 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, 100% offer medication administration, and 97% 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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