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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline H.
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Caroline H.
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$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02464

About: Hi! I’m Caroline, a lifelong pet lover with years of experience caring for cats and dogs of all personalities. I understand that every pet has their own unique quirks, routines, and needs, and I pride myself on providing loving, reliable, and attentive care that keeps them comfortable while you're away. Whether it’s playtime, feeding, medication, or just quiet companionship, I tailor each visit to suit your pet’s preferences. I also offer regular updates and photos so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your furry family member is safe and happy. I treat every pet like my own with patience, respect, and lots of affection. Let me know how I can help! I currently work in biotech at an office job during the day Monday - Friday with some flexibility to be remote a day here and there, so I am available to stop by early mornings (5-7am) or after work (3-10pm) on days I’m at the office. I am available any time on weekends! At your home, I will be respectful of your space and the way you cater to your pet and their needs. I want to build a relationship to get to know you and your pet and will treat them as if they were my own!

Sitter Profile Image: Nadine R.
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Nadine R.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02461

Great cat sitter. Nadine was highly reliable and was able to care for our elderly cat. She made it a breeze to train her on the cat's med schedule and quirky nature. Highly recommend.

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Jessica W.
Star Sitter
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Jessica was great! Booked a drop-in with short notice. She was responsive, flexible, and showed a care and understanding for my pooch's well-being as well as any concerns I had

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Corwin C.
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Traci P.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Had a pre meeting prior to the visits to get to know us and make sure we are a good fit. Appreciated that. Highly recommend Traci. She is wonderful. Provided feedback, photos and was consistent. Thanks will use her again.

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Adelle W.
Star Sitter
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
26 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

Adelle provided great care for our cat Violet again. Helpful communication and appreciated updates. We would not hesitate to book pet care with Adelle. Thank you!

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Amber C.
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Kay P.
$29
total per visit
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

About: I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and devoted cat mom. Caring for my own pet has taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and attention to detail. I understand that every pet has unique needs and routines, and I strive to provide reliable, compassionate care. I’ll keep you updated with photos and messages so you can enjoy peace of mind while you’re away. • Flexible availability on weekdays and weekends. • Morning, afternoon, and evening visits available. • Happy to accommodate your pet’s regular routine whenever possible. • Prompt communication throughout your booking. • Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. • I carefully follow feeding, medication, and care instructions. • Attentive to changes in behavior, routine, and wellbeing. • Regular updates and photos provided with every visit.

Sitter Profile Image: Lauren C.
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Lauren C.
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Lauren is the best. My cat Luna hates being alone but Lauren was there for her on-time every day while I was in Italy. She kept in close contact with photos and chats and I never once worried about Luna. Will hire her again next time I'm away. Thanks Lauren!

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Alexandra L.
Star Sitter
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cambridge, MA, 02138

Alexandra was a joy to work with. Reliable, professional, kind and a great communicator. We will definitely request her help in the future.

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Shona G.
Sitter Profile Image: Ari A.
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Ari A.
$18
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Took really good care of my fur babies and was conscientious and tidy in my apartment. Loved the updates and photos! I will definitely re-book and it made me very comfortable in a stressful work event that I knew my cats were taken care of, especially my newly diabetic cat!

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Erica G.
Sitter Profile Image: Olivia L.
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Olivia L.
$18
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

After having a ton of sitters, Olivia is by far the best! She gives such minute detail in her report, and not only fulfillls duties of feline daily living like giving food, water, and cleaning his litter, to the full extent that is requested, she also notices behavioral changes in our pets. I cant reccomend her any more than I do now! She is awesome. I had quite a complex situation to get into my building, and I had the further pressure of having to leave almost immediately, but Olivia was able to help through all that.

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Roger S.
Sitter Profile Image: Cailey K.
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Cailey K.
$18
total per visit
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

About: I am a recent college grad spending some time on my own, but greatly missing my pets! I have experience with all kinds of animals including medically complex pets, seniors, puppies, doodles and other hairy friends, and more! I am a part time intern working about 20 hours per week looking for some friends to fill my downtime. I can look after your animals any time of day with this flexibility. Good for weekdays and weekends! I follow a strict schedule with animals. Feeding routines, walks, treats, and training are all scheduled and followed to a T in my household. This makes it easy for me to apply these in other households.

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Longfei & Luning G.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

longfei and Luning are so helpful taking care my cat. Everything is done professionally and friendly. Most importantly, she seems to be happy. Will definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Claudia F.
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Claudia F.
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
46 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02461

Thanks to you, I was able to enjoy my trip with peace of mind. Thank you for taking such great care of my cat. I’ll definitely book again next time! 🐾

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Sitter Profile Image: Sabrina C.
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Sabrina C.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Sabrina is excellent! My cat clearly enjoyed her visits!

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Carol O.
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Sue B.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Sue was fantastic. She took great care of my dog and took plenty of pictures. She even went above and beyond and put on his doggy sweater as she noticed he was cold. I highly recommend using Sue. Thank you!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carol O.
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Carol O.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
382 reviews
141 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Carol rescued us when a previous rover sitter left us stranded! She was so easy to work with and was so professional! We will definitely use her in the future!

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Amanda A.
Sitter Profile Image: Charles O.
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Charles O.
Star Sitter
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02460

About: I have two years of experience looking after dogs and cats. I work from home and have a flexible schedule to board and provide walks for pets. I currently work part time and am able to provide walks or board animals 7 days a week. I have a very flexible schedule throughout the week. I live in a spacious apartment with a nice park across the street to go for walks. I am also very respectful of other peoples spaces.

Sitter Profile Image: Amber B.
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Amber B.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Auburndale, MA, 02466

Thanks again for stopping by and taking care of the pups last minute!

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Matt L.
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John F.
$16
total per visit
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats of all ages and personalities. I’m patient, attentive, and quick to learn each pet’s routine, and I always treat every pet like my own. I currently work web/graphic design freelance part-time, which gives me plenty of flexibility for drop-ins, walks, and playtime throughout the week. Pet care fits naturally into my routine because I love staying active and spending time with animals. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I pay attention to details like locked gates, proper leash handling, and monitoring behavior to ensure pets feel safe. I always follow owners’ instructions closely regarding feeding schedules, training rules, and health needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathleen S.
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Kathleen S.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
169 reviews
69 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

I recently hired Kathleen to look after my two cats while I was away, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience! Kathleen was kind, professional, and clearly passionate about animals. She followed all of my instruction perfectly and provided updates during her daily visits, which helped put my mind at ease. Kathleen ensured my cats felt comfortable and cared for— they warmed up to her quickly!. My cats were happy and healthy when I returned from my trip. I would highly recommend Kathleen!

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Taylor S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maegan is so terrific! She’s absolutely great with Vincent, including getting him to take his medication every day. I will definitely rely on her again.

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Benjamin S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marina took great care of my cat. He is young with a lot of energy and she spent the time to really play with him and learn what he likes during her AM and PM visits. Her daily notes are very detailed and I felt 100% comfortable with having her in charge for a week. I would highly recommend her.

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Anne K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa was able to accept a last minute request to carefor my fur babies on a hot day! Thankful she’s responsive and reliable!!

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JoAnna R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication. Took care of Lola's medication and food twice a day and gave me great reports on her condition as well as pictures. Great peace of mind on my trip.

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Mick D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna was a great cat sitter! We could relax knowing our cats were well taken care of. We appreciated the updates and enjoyed pictures after every visit.

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Sarah S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Avery was awesome! She watched my kitties for multiple days while I was traveling and I came home to very happy and content cats. She brushed and played with them, and gave their oral medications every morning. She always sent a detailed description of each visit with lots of photos. I will be rebooking Avery in the future!

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Sarah T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

After having a ton of sitters, Olivia is by far the best! She gives such minute detail in her report, and not only fulfillls duties of feline daily living like giving food, water, and cleaning his litter, to the full extent that is requested, she also notices behavioral changes in our pets. I cant reccomend her any more than I do now! She is awesome. I had quite a complex situation to get into my building, and I had the further pressure of having to leave almost immediately, but Olivia was able to help through all that.

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Roger S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kay did a nice job with drop in visits for Ted. She sent plenty of photos with her very detailed updates, and was always very responsive to messages. Will definitely use her services again.

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Christine W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandra is my go-to to take care of my senior cats. She genuinely cares about making sure they are doing ok.

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Catherine D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Did a great job making sure our three cats were taken care of and fed while we were away! Would definitely recommend her if you need help with your fur babies and we would definitely rebook her services in the future if she is available!

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Grace W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia was great! She was super detailed and always took lots of photos of Hobbes every visit. I could tell he was happy when I got home!

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Sarah J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Caroline has taken fantastic care of our two cats while we traveled on multiple occasions. She communicates regularly during our time away and always sends the best updates/pics of them playing. Caroline is kind, courteous, responsive and punctual — and our fluff balls love seeing her. 10/10 would recommend Caroline for your pet sitting needs.

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Gaelen M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jassmine was great! Very communicative and helpful and loving with my cats. Would definitely hire her again!

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Leslie S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine was very responsive, easy to communicate with, and took great care of my cats. I appreciated the check in pics!

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Kelly S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn is super reliable and always takes amazing care of Mocha! She is flexible and never has trouble administering medicine to our fussy kitty. She is always our go-to care giver!

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Jelena P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angelica is a wonderful pet sitter, she is very friendly and responsive. She took good care of my cat and did everything that I requested and more. My cat loved her, and I had a worry-free trip knowing that my cat is in good hands. I will definitely book her again in the future and recommend her to my friends and family! Thank you Angelica!

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Svetlana B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sue was very accommodating when taking care of my cats. One of my cats is very shy and Sue went above and beyond to make sure she was cared for! Highly recommend!

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Patrick G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was FANTASTIC with our cats. Her notes were incredibly detailed and we got so many photos. I’m a bit of a nervous cat parent and we felt so comfortable with Megan stopping by. We hope to book Megan again soon!

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Kaitlin A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Elizabeth. Our cat was well cared for and we enjoyed the daily messages and photos. We plan to hire her again when we need a cat visitor

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Francine M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We have a challenging situation with two cats who do not share a space and Clare handled it with professionalism

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Nancy L.
Drop-In Visits
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As of July 2026, there are 5,089 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Newton. 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 Newton. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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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