Cat Sitting Melrose
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About: Hello wonderful pet parent, my name is Briana! As a Certified Pet Caregiver living in Bronx, NY, I have been taking care of family dogs (Chatty Huskies, Loving Pitties, and Playful Great Danes) on and off for nearly 8 years, and I personally have raised my now passed on furbaby cat for 17 years. I have basic knowledge of Pet CPR and are undergoing full training so I could also be fully certified in that skill set as well. I’m also going to update my Pet Sitter Course certification before the 2025 year ends. If given the chance to take care of your furry friend, I will provide your pet with upmost care and make sure your pet is safe and comfortable under my care. I am actually a freelancer and own my own business, so pet sitting and dog walking your furbaby is no problem of me to do! It also gives me the opportunity to not be cooped up in the house working and get some exercise haha! Services And Training: Certified Pet Sitter/Dog Walker from online training course: PetSitterCourse. I have experience with maintaining pet health, am comfortable giving oral/ injected/ eye drop medication to pets, facilitating exercise, and cleaning litter boxes. **Please know that while I can administer Insulin and and low volume injected medication to pets, I am not trained in giving high volume subcantuous fluids to pets!** I have professional dog walking experience using a pet service app called Wag!.
“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.”
About: Hi I’m Sophia and I am happiest when I am surrounded by animals! I’ve had my dog Zeus for 6 years. He’s reactive so I’ve dedicated myself to learning everything I can about force-free reactivity training. He’s come a long way and I now feel comfortable and confident walking reactive dogs. I grew up with several dogs and rabbits and helped care for them into their senior years. I also have many friends with cats that I enjoy hanging out with. In high school, I volunteered at animal shelters and still love to help out and donate when I can. I treat every animal individually and love to get to know them slowly at their pace to make them feel comfortable and safe. I am a student so I am often home at various hours throughout the day so I am happy to take care of your pet during the daytime while you’re at work or out of the house. I am also often available on weekends. I am an extremely detail-oriented person. I’m ready to follow your instructions to the T and will likely ask several follow-up questions to ensure I understand everything 100%. I consider my dog to be my fur baby and will therefore treat your pet with the highest care and attention to ensure you and your pet feel comfortable and secure.
“Alex was great with my babies while I was gone for almost two weeks! When I got home I could tell they had been well taken care of, they didn't appear stressed at all which has happened in the past. Alex was super responsive and sent me such great pictures that helped relieve my anxiety. I would absolutely recommend her!”
“Brionna is AMAZING! I have a 2 year old cat that I recently adopted and was nervous as this was the first time I would ever be away from my kitty but Brionna’s calm and kind demeanor quickly put me at ease! She was so communicative leading up to the visit and throughout. Her daily photos and remarks let me know that Tortellini was safe, cared for and comfortable! Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be asking her to take care of Tortellini again :)”
“Kristina is the best cat sitter we have ever had! She’s simply wonderful and takes such good care of our little guy. Her communication is fabulous and she’s just an all around lovely person 💗✨ Don’t hesitate to hire her - there is nobody better!”
About: I've been around dogs since I was a toddler. Growing up with them has given me good experiences. When knowing behavioral signals like if they are uncomfortable. I'm good at keeping dogs well entertained and having fun. I've also had experience with senior dogs and as well as cats. I also have got to witness dog training from puppies to adult dogs because of my mother. I am open everyday Monday- Sunday if you don't have time to walk or feed your pet no problem I'm there! Always glad to help. I live in a building with a dog park close by so they will spend a lot of their time at the park. I have a puppy who loves new friends so they will have a friend to play with. They will have plenty of room to run and play and burn off energy. As for at the clients home, I will find a nearby park if its not raining and before heading home and having many pets and snuggles and playing in the house
“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.”
About: My experience caring for animals comes mainly from taking care of my own cat, with whom I have learned to truly understand animals’ body language and needs. I am used to paying attention to his nutrition, hydration, hygiene, behavior, energy level, and overall well-being, and I understand that every animal has a different personality and different needs. For example, mine gets stressed around strangers, which is why I understand that you have to be very patient when it comes to cats. There are all kinds: affectionate, little troublemakers, ones who ignore you and then come looking for you when they want to be fed 😂, ones who get angry, and others who are more sensitive, etc. I am very observant and caring; I like to earn their trust while respecting their space and paying attention to any small changes in their behavior. I also have experience with their basic care, such as deworming, proper nutrition, hygiene, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. To me, caring for an animal means treating them with the same love, patience, and responsibility that I would give my own. 🐾❤️ I have a flexible schedule and plenty of free time, so pet care can easily fit into my daily routine. I can dedicate enough time to feeding, playing, walking, and giving each pet the attention and care they need. I would care for the pet as if they were my own, carefully following the owner’s instructions and routine. I’d provide fresh food and water, playtime, walks, comfort, and plenty of affection while keeping them safe, happy, and comfortable.
“Laudianny was absolutely fantastic! I was so anxious to leave my dogs for a few days but she made the experience seamless. Great communication, super kind and each pic I got the boys looked so happy. Would highly recommend.”
“My first time booking with a sitter for my two cats while taking a week long vacation. Ambroja went above and beyond to accommodate my girls and kept me updated every step of the way. So very thankful for her. Super professional, and I’ll definitely be booking with her again.”
“I found Jessica's profile to be warm and engaging with her "clients" so I decided to reach out as I needed last minute childcare for my furbabies. She reached out to me immediately and we were able to connect and do a visit. Im a worry wort as this would be the first time I was doing drop-ins vs. Overnight care. Jessica assured me that my babies were in great hands. She took excellent care of my furchildren. She kept me updated, took photos, and provided information on why one of my cat's was behaving aggressively (i found him abandoned in a small crate in my building two weeks before I had to leave town. Hence why I needed someone). He's soon to be snip snipped. She also played with them too which was awesome because they love that. She was a trooper and cared for my babies for 15 days. I would definitely recommend her and would use her again for her services.”
“Kevin did an amazing job sitting for my pup. He was very responsive and professional, and even allowed some last minute requests. I would definitely recommend him. I will definitely ask for his help in the future if needed.”
“This is the second time Secret has watched over our cats and we're just as impressed as the first time. She even remembered their feeding details from a year ago! It makes being away stress-free, knowing the care she continues to show our kitties and our home. Until next time!”
“Masie was a lifesaver for me! We had just gotten an 8 week old basset hound pup and I was in the process of changing my work schedule to a few hours a day but needed to get through the existing work week and needed a drop in sitter to potty our pup and play with him. She was responsive, professional, communicative and loving to our fur baby. We will be using Masie again!”
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!
“Imani was so great to us and our cat, Molly. Our visit was scheduled pretty last minute and I really appreciated Imani’s communication and flexibility. She helped our family through a tough time and I am very grateful. We have a happy cat thanks to her!”
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Melrose is $25
Cat parents share their Rover experiences - Melrose
Jenny was absolute perfection, following every single detail of our care instructions without missing a beat. She kept us constantly in the loop with helpful updates and pictures so we always knew how our cats were doing. When unexpected changes arose with our cats' needs, she accommodated our last-minute extra requests. Knowing they were in such attentive hands made being away completely stress-free!
Tanya was excellent in checking in on our two cats!! She provided ample pictures, updates on their well being, and was very thorough in her descriptions. She asked very detailed questions in the screening, which speaks to her experience and care for animals. Our fur babies showed affection and curiosity with her right away! I would highly recommend booking her and plan to rebook with her in the future!!
Vivian watched our two cats while we are out of the country, she was great in communicating with us and taking care of our babies! She was also thoughtful about keeping our home clean and letting us know when the cats were running low on food. We are really happy with her and will definitely be excited to have her watch our cats again!
Franklin was great with my Chanel. She needs mediation 2x a day and he was sure to be on time for the dose and made to sure to let me know how she is doing. She has asthma so he was a bit worried when she had an asthma attack so he made sure to check with me. He obviously genuinely cares about her well being.
Kristal was AMAZING! She went above and beyond, locating an Amazon package with litter and food delivered to the wrong apartment. She took wonderful pictures that really put us at ease! She also got our very shy cats to say hello and took great care of our chickens!!
Patricio gave excellent care to our two senior ladies, Tootsie and Peanut, for the week we were away. He was responsive to their different personalities, making them both comfy during his visits and giving them each love the way they like to recieve it. He was super responsive to us on text. Happy to have found a new friend for our girls when we're out of town.
HSIUJEN was outstanding! Our cat is an extrovert, interactive needy one and HSIUJEN had him in love from day 1. She was methodical, prompt, detail oriented, attentive to his body language and just a loving presence. We got regular pictures, funny videos, endearing updates. Our vacation was joyful because we knew he was in great hands. Thank you HSIUJEN!
Emily was great! Very communicative, always double checked my cats feeding schedule, and stayed with him for the full 30 minutes each visit and made sure he played. Would definitely recommend, and look forward to booking her again the next time I’m out of town (:
This is the 5th time we have asked Keissy to come and feed/ check on our cats while we’re away and as always, she was amazing. This time, though, our automatic kitty litter was malfunctioning and Keissy helped us troubleshoot it. I am super grateful and our cats are too. Thanks, Keissy!
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Melrose on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of September 2026, there are 12,684 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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .
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 Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Melrose. On Rover:
- 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% 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 cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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