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Sitter Profile Image: Adelle W.
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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 was amazing! So great with the cats, left great messages and took photos every day, and had no issues administering medicine to my temperamental cat! Would 100% book again

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Eden S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jana W.
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Jana W.
Star Sitter
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
294 reviews
89 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West Roxbury, West Roxbury, MA, 02132

Jana was great with my two dogs! Sent lots of photos and info on how the visit went and she above all made sure that both dogs had a safe visit. I will definitely be using her again.

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Korri C.
Sitter Profile Image: Caroline H.
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Caroline H.
Star Sitter
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 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: Traci P.
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Traci P.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Scooting is typical of Mae, inconsistent but common. Ill keep an eye on her, it could be a sign of a vaginal issue. Thanks for your help today. My train back to Boston, 30 minutes in, is heading back to NY due to an electrical issue. If this turns out to be an issue that requires me to stay in NY tonight, would you be available tomorrow AM to walk and feed them? I dont want to confirm any plans until I know what Amtrak is going to do. I’ll request the booking through Rover when I know.

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Stefanie S.
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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Casey H.
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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Jessica W.
Star Sitter
$28
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.
Sitter Profile Image: Julia W.
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Julia W.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Stitches’ tail doesn’t wiggle for just anybody—but with Julia, it never stops! He can instantly sense her great energy, and it’s clear how comfortable and happy he feels around her. She’s so patient, caring, and attentive with him, and even in just 30 minutes, she makes such a positive difference in his day. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing he’s in such good hands. Julia is truly amazing with him, and I couldn’t ask for a better dog walker and sitter! 🐾

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Briana M.
Sitter Profile Image: Maegan M.
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Maegan M.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
197 reviews
45 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Boston, MA, 02135

We have worked with maegan for aomg time. Maegan always pays great attention to detail, and will stay extra to play with our cats. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Annette Z.
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Annette Z.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

Annette did a great job taking care of my cats while I was away. She followed all my instructions perfectly and took some fun pictures of the cats!

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Katherine C.
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.
Sitter Profile Image: Sabina S.
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Sabina S.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

Sabina went above and beyond! I’m happy to have a dedicated sitter to take care of my cat while traveling. I would highly recommend Sabina for all your pet care needs!

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Debby N.
Sitter Profile Image: Claudia F.
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Claudia F.
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
145 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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Hyesun L.
Sitter Profile Image: Kay P.
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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: Alexandra L.
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Alexandra L.
Star Sitter
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
48 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: 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.

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 took great care of our two cats while we were away for a week! She did twice a day visits, sent detailed updates + photos, and was very responsive to our input and the cats needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah J.
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Sarah J.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Boston, MA, 02135

Sarah was terrific with our pups while we were gone for the day. She took them for a walk then came back and gave them dinner. We got cute pics each time.

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Allison B.
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Longfei & Luning G.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 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: Jassmine O.
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Jassmine O.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Upper West Side, Newton, MA, 02461

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

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Leslie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kylie Y.
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Kylie Y.
$28
total per visit
4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
6 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02459

Our 2 dogs and 2 cats liked Kylie, and her 2 visits to feed and exercise them was a success. She communicated with us each time she came, and sent pictures. I would hire Kylie again.

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Kenneth M.
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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Newton Center is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chloe was fantastic. Super friendly and communicative. I knew my cat was in great hands :) highly recommend!

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

Carol took wonderful care of my senior cat who needed some extra attention with managing a heat wave while we were gone and administering her medication. She was communicative, thorough, and left our home clean. I would definitely hire Carol again!

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Kirtley Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marina was a wonderful cat sitter! She came by a few days before my vacation to meet my cat and get him comfortable around her. My cat is young and wary of strangers. He usually doesn’t go up to people he doesn’t know, but he was immediately comfortable with Marina. While I was away, she took very detailed notes and plenty of pictures. I had assurance that my cat was getting the playtime he needs (he’s very active). I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing that he was in good hands!

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

Kay is a great cat sitter! She comes on time, shows our Ted plenty of love, and sends us detailed updates along with pictures. She is also super responsive to messages. Would definitely use her services again!

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

Kathryn is so attentive and communicative and my cat Gulliver snuggled up to her when I was away. I trust her implicitly and would rebook her whenever I’m out of town!

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

Francesca was great! She was really responsive and easy to work with. I’d definitely hire her again!

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Caroline H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first Rover experience and Susie made it a breeze. She was patient with our sassy kitty and it went well. Already booked her again!

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Rachel W.
Drop-In Visits
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

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

very thoughtful and helpful, andticp[ated neepotenmtial p[robn;ems and delt with them. and my scaredy cat ;oved her. Definitely recommend

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Leonard R.
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

Allison took greT care of my cat while I was out of town for a few days! She was very friendly, communicative, and sent such cute pictures.

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Samantha C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

So grateful for the care and attention Avery puts into every visit and always goes the extra mile!! Thank you Avery!

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Kira S.
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
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Newton Center on Rover is $29.97 per visit (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 5,071 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Newton Center. 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.

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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 Center. 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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