Cat Sitting Melrose
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“Carmen was great! It was my first time leaving my cat with someone but Carmen was amazing! She sent me updates and pictures everyday and my cat got along great with her cats! 10/10”
“Yismarlin was great! Very patient and kind, waited for my cat to come to her and respected his boundaries. Completed all tasks successfully. Was very communicative, sent pictures. 10/10 would recommend and rebook again.”
“I was nervous leaving my cat alone for an extended period of time but Selina took excellent care of my girl and helped me out with some things around the apartment as well. She is a pet smart person who knows animals. 10/10 would rebook.”
“Alexander was an excellent cat sitter while I was out of the country for the week! He was extremely responsive, thorough, and left our apartment in perfect condition. He made sure that we were on the same page about all the care instructions, and his attentiveness put my mind at ease while we were away. Would absolutely book again!”
“Alexandrea is very dependable and prompt. It is obvious that she takes her drop ins very seriously. She plays with Sunny and sends us pictures and videos daily. She waters the plants and keeps Sunny’s areas clean. I am very happy with Alex’s services. Ms. Carole EP”
“Laudianny was the perfect sitter for my most precious possession Ted! She provided daily updates and it seemed like he got comfortable quickly. Within a day he was making biscuits with her so i know he was well cared for!”
“Megan was a great sitter for Nyla. She was very flexible when I added additional visits and requested changes in the visits. I will definitely be scheduling her for future visits.”
“Cecilia was so awesome! She was attentive and diligent with all the care instructions. She sent updates with pics each day and my cat clearly loved her. I came home to an extremely clean and tidy home and a very happy kitty. Highly recommend Cecilia to care for your pets!”
About: Ever since I was born I have lived with a dog in the house. Savannah then Dusty then Chloe, and now Kylo. I wake up and feed Kylo, get him fresh water, take him for walks, and play with him. When my dad goes away, I stay at his house and watch his dogs, Winston and Guinness. I also used to work for a dog groomer watching, bathing, drying, and brushing dogs. As of right now, I am unemployed so I am able to work my schedule around yours. This may change in the future, but if a job comes along I will try to uphold any agreement made. I will ensure that the time your pet spends with me, they will feel loved and cared for. As I love almost every animal I meet. I know how to take care of them and will make it my responsibility they get the care they need.
About: Hi there! 🐾❤️ With over 8 years of professional pet care experience, caring for animals has always been something I truly love and enjoy! I’ve had the pleasure of working with two wonderful pet care companies, Happy Panthers and New York Tails, where I provided dog walking and pet sitting services for clients throughout New York City. Over the years, I’ve cared for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities, along with cats and even a fox! 🦊 That was definitely one of my most unique and memorable experiences! I understand that every pet is different, and I always take the time to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, loved, and cared for. Whether it's enjoying a fun walk, getting some exercise, having playtime, or simply relaxing and receiving extra cuddles, I treat every pet as if they were my own. Building trust with both pets and their owners is incredibly important to me. My goal is to give you peace of mind knowing your furry family member is in caring, experienced, and loving hands. I can't wait to meet your furry best friend and make them feel like part of my family! 🐶🐱❤️ Pet care isn't just something I do, it's something I truly love! 🐾❤️ As a full-time pet care provider, my days are dedicated to making sure every furry friend receives the love, attention, and care they deserve. I have a flexible schedule throughout the week, allowing me to accommodate morning, afternoon, and evening visits, walks, and quality time with your pets. Whether your pup needs a fun adventure, your kitty needs some extra cuddles, or your furry family member simply needs a little companionship while you're away, I'm happy to help! With over 8 years of experience, I understand how important consistency, patience, and reliability are when caring for animals. I always strive to keep your pet's routine as comfortable and familiar as possible. Your pet's happiness, safety, and well-being will always be my priority! 🐶🐱💕 Your pet's safety, happiness, and comfort will always be my top priorities! 🐾❤️ With over 8 years of professional pet care experience, I understand that trusting someone with your furry family member and your home is a big decision, and it's a responsibility I take to heart. I believe pets are happiest when they feel safe and comfortable in their own environment. Whether I'm staying overnight for house sitting, stopping by for a visit, or taking your pup out for a fun walk, I always do my best to maintain their normal routines and provide the same love, patience, and attention they're used to receiving. I take the time to learn each pet's unique personality, needs, and preferences. From feeding schedules and walks to playtime, cuddles, and quiet companionship, I make sure every furry friend feels cared for and never overlooked. When caring for pets in your home, I treat your space with the utmost respect. I carefully follow your instructions, keep things clean and tidy, and make sure doors and entrances are properly secured. Communication is also very important to me! I love sharing photos and videos, updates, and little moments from our time together so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is happy and in loving hands. 📸💕 My goal is to make your time away as stress free as possible for both you and your furry family member. I'll always treat your pets with the same love and care I give my own! 🐶🐱❤️
About: I’ve taken care of animals for as long as i can remember. I love them more than anything as i have my own dogs. I’ve taken care of senior dogs who require medicine as well as puppies who still need to be bottle fed and crate trained. I’ve taught my personal dogs many tricks as well! I am very active so you’re will definitely be very well entertained with me! I love playing fetch and jogging. I’m currently a stay at home mommy to a baby boy and would love to spend time caring for your pups and showing my son the beauty in all animals. I am home everyday 24/7 so your fur baby will always be by my side! I have two very friendly dogs who can keep your pup entertained as well as i. I will take care of your dogs as well as i would my own. I could also separate my dogs from yours if needed. I love playing fetch and going for a jog!
About: Experienced with senior and young cats, including strict feeding schedules. Provide loving overnight care, playtime, litter cleaning, and calm, reliable companionship while you’re away. I work full time Monday through Saturday, but still prioritize attentive overnight care, cuddles, playtime, and maintaining strict wet food feeding schedules for your kitty Trusted by the same client for three years, I prioritize safety, consistency, and communication, providing reliable, thoughtful care so you can feel completely confident while away.
About: I bring attentive, knowledgeable care tailored to your specific creature and their specific personality. I've been pet parent to dogs of all sizes, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes to my current Sheepadoodle — there's no dog size or personality that's too much or too little, IMHO. And my experience extends well beyond dogs — cats, snakes, farm animals 🐐, and more. I also happen to share my home with a ball python named Fettuccine Alfredo 🐍, who is a distinguished, low-drama fellow. As a plant parent, I will watch after yours indoor jungles, outdoor gardens, that one fiddle leaf fig you're nervous about. If you need someone who will actually look at your monstera and not just splash water in its general direction, that's me. (My avocado tree, grown from a pit, is thriving. I'm not taking questions.) Housesitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, basic training — I've got you. And if you're going away and need the whole ecosystem looked after, pets, plants, and all, I'd love to meet you. Pet care fits naturally into the rhythm of my week. My mornings are consistently free, which works well for walks and drop-in visits, and I have flexibility on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends for longer stays or housesitting. On days when I'm teaching in the afternoons and evenings, I'm still available in the mornings — and I keep my schedule intentionally manageable so I'm never stretched too thin across clients. This isn't something I'm squeezing in around a packed schedule — it's something I've made genuine room for. When I'm in your home for drop-in visits or housesitting, I treat it with the same care and attention I'd give my own. That means following your routines exactly as you've set them, keeping things tidy, and making sure your pets are comfortable and unstressed in their own environment. I take detailed notes at meet-and-greets so nothing gets missed while you're away. On walks, I keep dogs leashed and attentive to their individual energy and needs — a reactive dog gets a very different walk than a social butterfly, and I know the difference. I bring over thirty years of animal experience to reading body language and behavior, so I'm not caught off guard by much. My own home includes a ball python and two cats, so I'm well practiced in managing a multi-species household safely and calmly. I don't offer boarding, which means your dog's visit to my home would only ever be for a meet-and-greet in a low-key, relaxed setting. In any situation that feels off — health, behavior, anything — I err on the side of contacting you immediately and getting to a vet if needed. You'll never be left guessing.
About: I have lifelong experience with animals, including growing up with large dogs, caring for my own dog for eight years and currenlty one diva cat. I’ve also worked at an animal day care, giving me hands-on experience with pets of all sizes, ages, and personalities. I have experience with all types of dogs (I grew up with 3 big/medium sized dogs and my family currently has a German Shepard) and experience pet sitting (one of my jobs throughout high school and college) but I have a genuine love for animals, especially cats and dogs. In college, my friends and I were frequent volunteers at the humane society. I also lead an alternative spring break trip my junior and senior year to a dog sanctuary in Tennessee where we spent the week walking all the dogs, bathing them, as well as cleaning out their kennels. In My Home: When pets stay with me, I make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and part of my routine. I follow their normal feeding schedule, provide plenty of playtime, walks, and attention, and create a calm, clean space for them to relax. I keep a close eye on their behavior, maintain any special care instructions, and make sure they get lots of affection and enrichment throughout the day. In Your Home: When I care for pets in their own home, I focus on keeping their routine consistent and stress-free. I handle feeding, walks, litter care, medication (if needed), playtime, and plenty of companionship. I also make sure your home stays tidy, bring in mail/packages, and keep you updated with photos and messages so you feel connected and confident while you’re away.
“Natalia is wonderful! She stayed with our 2 cats for a week. She sent daily reports and pictures, took very good care of the cats and left our apartment immaculate. We highly recommend her!”
“Charlie is great! Communicative, reliable, and independent. My cat, Bentley, was so chill when I got back—I could tell he'd gotten everything he needed and plenty of attention. I already rebooked! Highly recommend.”
About: I’m a caring and responsible pet sitter who truly enjoys spending time with animals. I’m happy to help with walks, feeding, playtime, and keeping your pet company. I’m patient, attentive, and treat every pet with love and care. I am a teacher, and my schedule is flexible, especially during weekdays and weekends. I can provide pet care and I am happy to adjust times based on your pet’s routine and your needs. I always prioritize your pet’s safety and comfort\. I carefully follow your instructions, keep the environment clean, and make sure pets receive attentive, calm, and loving care\.
About: I have 3 years of experience from walks to boarding to pet sitting and drops in. I also have a bunny named Toph :) This is my full time job as I have my own pet service business. I work from home making it the perfect way for me to spend time with your fur babies 24/7! I also live one block away from Central Park making it the perfect walk for your dog. If your pet stays in my home, they will have constant supervision, play time, trips to Central Park, and be cared for as if they were my own! :)
“Nicole did a wonderful job looking after my shy and timid cat. She was reliable and helpful with excellent communication. I will definitely ask her to look after Logan again for any future trips.”
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Melrose is $25
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Mia did a phenomenal job taken care of my two kitties. Excellent communication, incredibly responsible, and followed the care instructions perfectly. Everything was perfect. Her love for animals is clear through her dedication to providing high quality care. Strongly recommended! Thank you Mia!
Would highly recommend Eileen and would definitely book her again! I was super nervous to leave my cat for the weekend for the first time as he gets stressed easily and is anxious around new people. My cat seemed really comfortable with her during her visits. She was super accommodating, she came over twice beforehand. The weekend couldn’t have gone any better!
Aisha is a great communicator and has taken care of our cat several times now. I love getting daily updates and cute photos. I feel comfortable going away and know that I can trust Aisha to provide excellent care and of course give lots of snuggles to Georgie. Thank you 😻
As always, Gwen was incredibly attentive to our two cats and went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable and well cared for while we were away on a long vacation. She even made thoughtful suggestions to improve their comfort and kept us updated throughout our trip. Gwen is extremely communicative, responsible, and dependable, and we always feel at ease knowing our cats are in her care.
Amanda was a great sitter! My cat has hyperthyroidism and I was worried about him going too long without medication and water(he needs to drink a lot). She followed all instructions and made sure to give him his meds. He's a grumpy cat, but they seemed to get along. Will definitely book again. Thanks Amanda!
Alexandria took care of my two kitties for 2 weeks while I was away. It was my first time using her and I was very nervous. However, when she came over to meet me and the kitties I was very impressed with her. She answered all of my concerns and had a lot of good questions of her own about my cats and their care. I felt very comfortable letting her into my home and taking care of my cats. I was not disappointed! She sent me detailed notes and photos every day, and my kitchen was as neat and clean as when I left. If you are looking for someone trustworthy and good with skittish cats, I HIGHLY recommend Alexandria!
Abby sent me pictures of my cats twice a day so I knew they looked happy and well cared for. My ragdoll Willie is very shy with strangers but when I saw Abby petting him and he rolled over asking for a belly rub I knew my boys were in good hands. She’s a very sweet girl and clearly loves animals.
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Melrose is $27 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $13 and $44 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 12,813 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Melrose. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.
House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Melrose. On Rover:
- 83% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 88% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 94% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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