Cat Sitting in New York
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About: Hello! My name is Cameron, and everyone who knows me knows I love animals (especially dogs!). I work from home and have another dog-loving, work from home roommate, so someone will always be home to play with your pet. I've been doing Rover for 4 years and have experience with all different breeds, sizes, ages, and needs. I'm a punctual person and take pet care very seriously. Ultimately, I am a passionate animal lover and will treat your fur-baby with all the love and respect they deserve :) I'm a homebody who works from home with another WFH roommate, so I can guarantee that your fur baby will be cared for 24/7. I love incorporating dog walking/boarding into my routine and even taking them to dog-friendly events if the dog is interested. My schedule is very flexible and I'm usually available for same-day bookings! I'm an early-riser who loves routines and can stick to a consistent exercise/feeding schedule. When sitting/boarding, I can ensure your dog is let out frequently, fed regularly, and getting lots of attention. I’ll take them for long walks in the sun or snuggle inside when it's cold. As much as I love to play games and snuggle with pets when they're missing their owner, it's important to me that I cater to the animal's desires to make them comfortable. Whether your pet is active, lazy, shy, aggressive, or in need of a good round of fetch at Tompkins Square dog park, their safety and happiness is my top priority. I understand that every dog is different and will work to accommodate their preferences. Additionally, I adore taking photos of pets and I'd be happy to share photo updates of our time together. You can rest easy knowing your pet is safe, loved, and having a great time! Please note that I have moved from the East Village to Little Italy, and most of the photos on my profile are from my old apartment.
“Ava is SUPERB - extremely communicative, responsive, and went way above and beyond to take care of our cats when we were out for over a week. I cannot recommend her highly enough and will be booking her for all future cat visits I need!”
“Sophia was great, very attentive and an excellent communicator. She asks the right questions and made it really easy to ensure our cat was safe and cared for. Would definitely book again!”
“Adam watched over my two cats while I was traveling - he’s very attentive and a great communicator. I had a very positive experience and appreciated his responsiveness. Highly recommend Adam!”
“Melanie is very reliable and was able to look after our cat last minute for the holiday weekend. We love her photos and updates and feel comfortable having her watch our cat each time we travel!”
“Christopher was a wonderful pet sitter for our cat and a pleasure to work with. He is very professional, personable, communicative and quick to respond to messages. I will definitely rebook!”
“Hannah’s always incredible but I’m feeling especially grateful because she was able to extend last minute when I was stranded out of state during the blizzard, continuing to check on my cat in the snow / state of emergency. She is the best!!”
“Britni is fantastic!! We had a travel issue and ended up getting home from a trip much later than anticipated and she was able to come at the last minute and walk our dog Luna and feed her dinner and hang out with her for a few hours. Luna can be a little shy, but seems to have warmed up to Britni pretty quickly. Highly recommend her!”
“Carter went above and beyond to look after my precious cats. They warmed to him so quickly and he sent me tons of photos! I felt such peace of mind while travelling knowing he was taking good care of them back home. 100% will book again!”
“Vanessa is stellar. Incredibly communicative, considerate, really gets cats, and gave the most detailed check ins. Made me feel very secure and relaxed that my cat was in good hands. Planning to work together again already”
“Akudo was wonderful. She caught my kitty and put him in a carrier for his vet visit. He put on a real chase but she was intrepid and got him. Great attitude, very professional while still being warm.”
“Erin was wonderful and the cats loved her! She writes wonderful reports and sends tons of great pics/videos of your kitty while you're away! I'll definitely be booking Erin the next time my cats needs a responsible, loving cat sitter for when I'm away!”
“Anna was really great with my cat Kira! She made her feel super comfortable from day 1 and they became really good friends, really quick which is rare for Kira! I would absolutely recommend her to take care of your pets!”
“Edda took great care of Vera! She was responsive, attentive, and I knew I could trust her while I was away. I came back to a very happy cat and would highly recommend!”
“Sam treated my cats like her own! My shy cat even warmed up to her a bit, which means a lot. She took incredible photos of my babies. I really appreciated her meeting me at my home to learn the ropes for caring for my cats and meeting them with me there for the first time - It made the whole experience smoother and so positive. Can’t wait to hire her again!”
“Lane is the best! Our cats are always so happy after we come home thanks to Lane's thorough care and attention. She really takes the time to make sure each of our three cats get plenty of treats and affection while we are away!”
“We needed a last minute sitter over the holidays and tbh since I hadn't used Susan previously I was naturally a little nervous. However Susan was very kind and professional. She took very good care of our two cats and respected our place. I would definitely recommend!”
Over 14,694 pet parents in New York have booked cat sitting
New York cat parents share their Rover experiences
Jenna has taken care of our sweet baby cats multiple times when we go away. Most recently, we went on our honeymoon for 2 weeks and Jenna went above and beyond taking care of our cats; she definitely spent more time with them than than was scheduled so that they didn’t feel lonely which we know the cats loved! She made our honeymoon even better knowing we didn’t need to worry about the cats at all, as they were in good hands and getting lots of love and care. We actually think they miss her. Will always try to have Jenna be the one for care for them if we are traveling, she’s the best!
Maria is very attentive with our cats. She gave many updates in real time and problem solved with us. One of our cats is quite finicky but she did her best to care for them and ensure they were eating enough and safe. Would recommend Maria to any cat parent who needs someone to care for their cats!
Savanna was an excellent cat sitter; I can’t recommend her enough! She was incredibly attentive to our cat, paying close attention to her needs and spending lots of time playing and engaging with her. It was clear she genuinely cared and built a special bond with her while we were away, making us feel at ease. The best part were the detailed updates she sent after each visit (+ many photos!!!) Her writing captured the personality of our cat and made us feel like we were there. Savanna is also easy to communicate with. We always felt confident that our cat was in great hands with her.
Jihyun was fantastic again. She’s incredibly attentive and clearly takes real pride in the care she provides. We received beautiful photos and thoughtful updates during each visit, and she consistently goes beyond the basics to make sure everything is taken care of. She’s also extremely responsive and easy to communicate with, which makes coordinating anything simple and stress-free. Most importantly, when we got home our cat was happy, affectionate, and clearly well cared for. We trust her completely and will keep booking with her whenever we can.
Paige was excellent for checking in on my cat over three days and sent detailed reports and photos that really helped reassure me on my first trip away from home in a while. My cat seemed to really take to her, sitting and playing with her, instead of hiding under the bed like she usually would with strangers. Great job!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in New York is $25
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Sitters in New York average 7 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 New York on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $25 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 Mar 2026, there are 7,118 cat sitters in New York. 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, 85% of New York cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in New York have an average of 13 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 New York.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? New York 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 7,118 cat sitters in New York on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In New York, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 87% 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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