Cat Sitting in Palo Alto
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Top rated Palo Alto cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 pet. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Danielle is an loving and caring sitter! We felt at peace knowing she is taking care of our cat. She followed our instructions, gave us detailed updates about her visit, played with our cat, paid attention to the needs of our cat, and very communicative.”
“I'm a repeat customer - Elise was great! I had an error in my booking (wrong date) and Elise was attentive & communicative to fix the error promptly! Thanks again Elise!”
“Yeri was absolutely wonderful while checking in on my cat, Maxine, during my four-day trip. She was incredibly kind, respectful of my space, and kept me updated with great photos and thoughtful report cards after each visit. Her communication was consistent and reassuring, which really helped me feel at ease while I was away. Maxine seemed happy and well cared for, and I could tell she was in good hands. I would definitely rebook Yeri and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate pet sitter.”
“Adam was professional, kind, and communicative. He left very detailed cards with lots of great pictures and videos - this means so much to me when I’m away from my cats! He really made an effort to play with them and make sure they were warm and comfortable :) I’m so grateful for his care and would definitely hire him again!”
“Alexis was wonderful! She took great care of my cats, was very communicative, sent lots of photos, helped troubleshoot and resolve an unexpected issue, and was very engaged with them—meeting them where they were (even if that meant literally crawling under the bed to drop off a meal:) ) You can tell she really cares and wants to make sure they have the best care and experience possible. Even with it being my first time hiring Alexis, I felt comfortable and trusted her care. Highly recommend her and will request her again!”
“Guilherme was great with our two cats, one of which needed daily liquid medication. We got prompt and frequent updates and pictures throughout the visits. Would easily recommend!”
“Anna took great care of our cats while we were on a vacation. She was great at communicating with us, and anticipating the cats’ needs. And she was able to make a great connection with our very shy cats! We would use her again in a heartbeat.”
“Cameron took wonderful care of our two cats. We received pictures everyday and helpful updates on them. He was very professional in coordinating and generally a lovely person. Came home to two happy cats and a house in good condition! Would 100% recommend and re-book!”
About: My experience with dogs started when I rescued a 1-month dog. At that time, I was all his family. I felt in love with him, and named him Limo. Ever since, I informed myself and started taking care of all aspects of Limo's life. I educated him to be respectful of spaces in the house, where to sleep and where not to, how to behave when I was not home, and also some nice tricks to entertain him such as sitting, laying, closing a cupboard, and others. I enjoyed my time with Limo so much, he was my companion. When I moved to the US, I left Limo with my family in the house we all lived together, as I was afraid that the long flight from Italy would be too stressful for him. Life with a dog is fulfilling, and I miss Limo a lot, hence I thought hosting and taking care of dogs here could be a great way to keep being surrounded by these amazing animals. I love pets in general, and I'am always happy to have them sleeping next to me, cuddle them, play with them and walk them around - everything I could do with them is just magic. I currently work as a cook at mornings, but have normally plenty of time in the afternoon to walk dogs. At weekends, I could also host dogs at night - me and my wife are normally home, wither both or one of us, and love pets. Me and my wife have a fenced backyard where pets can safely stay, run and play. We also have a nice front yard, and plenty of area we can walk to. Our house isn't too big, but does not have carpet, which is ideal for hosting pets.
About: I take care of lots of pets in my field of work and pet wellness is my passion. I’ve taken care of pets of my friends and family as well. I’m ready to care for your pet and grow my knowledge of pet care at the same time. I’m a full time student working part time. Although I’m busy most mornings due to school and work, I’m almost always available during the afternoon, especially evenings and nights! On weekends I’m available all day and night! Contact me and I’ll let you know what times I’m available specifically and we can work on a schedule that works for both of us! Safety is an important part of pet care. While I care for your pet, it’s important to me that I’m knowledgeable on your pet’s personal medications, eating and drinking habits, as well as playfulness and exercise habits. I’ll work closely with you and your pet to care for them in the best way possible!
“We booked Caitlin last minute before we left town for the holidays and she was great! She kept us posted on how our princess was doing, followed all our instructions for looking after her, and left the place clean. I forgot to update my address on Rover and she was quick to reach out and so kind about going to our new place once I realized the mistake. She was reliable and my Muesli seemed to take an instant liking to her - I couldn't have asked for more. I'd hire her again without a doubt!”
“Silvana did a great job with our 2 cats! Came back to happy and well taken care of furbabies. Communication was prompt and smooth and we didn’t worry while we were gone. Thanks Silvana!”
“Julia is a wonderful sitter and an even lovelier human. When I had a family emergency, It was a great comfort knowing Julia was taking care of my cat. A++++ I would definitely book with Julia again.”
“Cora is an excellent pet-sitter. I watched through my Ring camera as Cora greeted my two cats, fed them, played with them, gave them treats, thoroughly scooped their litter box, and even cleaned up after them, which went beyond what I requested or expected. My cats greeted her enthusiastically each time. They may have loved her even more than they love me - hard to tell. I really appreciated the kindness and professionalism Cora showed to my beloved cats and I strongly endorse her as a Rover.”
About: As an animal lover from a young age, I’ve been taking care of dogs for awhile, including dog sitting and dog walking family/friends pets’, and volunteering at a local animal shelter. I’m currently on summer vacation before college starts, so I have plenty of time for pet care. I am available on most weekdays and the occasional weekends. I’m my clients home, I will get a good feel for the area so ensure that I am following all protocols. Your pet feel safe and comfortable as I’m sure they typically do in your home.
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Danielle V.
“Danielle is an loving and caring sitter! We felt at peace knowing she is taking care of our cat. She followed our instructions, gave us detailed updates about her visit, played with our cat, paid attention to the needs of our cat, and very communicative.”
Elise G.Star Sitter
“I'm a repeat customer - Elise was great! I had an error in my booking (wrong date) and Elise was attentive & communicative to fix the error promptly! Thanks again Elise!”
Yeri S.
“Yeri was absolutely wonderful while checking in on my cat, Maxine, during my four-day trip. She was incredibly kind, respectful of my space, and kept me updated with great photos and thoughtful report cards after each visit. Her communication was consistent and reassuring, which really helped me feel at ease while I was away. Maxine seemed happy and well cared for, and I could tell she was in good hands. I would definitely rebook Yeri and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate pet sitter.”
Adam H.
“Adam was professional, kind, and communicative. He left very detailed cards with lots of great pictures and videos - this means so much to me when I’m away from my cats! He really made an effort to play with them and make sure they were warm and comfortable :) I’m so grateful for his care and would definitely hire him again!”
Alexis I.
“Alexis was wonderful! She took great care of my cats, was very communicative, sent lots of photos, helped troubleshoot and resolve an unexpected issue, and was very engaged with them—meeting them where they were (even if that meant literally crawling under the bed to drop off a meal:) ) You can tell she really cares and wants to make sure they have the best care and experience possible. Even with it being my first time hiring Alexis, I felt comfortable and trusted her care. Highly recommend her and will request her again!”
GUILHERME P.
“Guilherme was great with our two cats, one of which needed daily liquid medication. We got prompt and frequent updates and pictures throughout the visits. Would easily recommend!”
FANG L.
“Fang is very accommodative and provides detailed updates throughout the visit”
Anna C.
“Anna took great care of our cats while we were on a vacation. She was great at communicating with us, and anticipating the cats’ needs. And she was able to make a great connection with our very shy cats! We would use her again in a heartbeat.”
Caroline W.
“Caroline was fantastic! She kept me updated with plenty of photos and videos while I was away, and my boys warmed up to her right away. Highly recommend! :)”
Cameron G.
“Cameron took wonderful care of our two cats. We received pictures everyday and helpful updates on them. He was very professional in coordinating and generally a lovely person. Came home to two happy cats and a house in good condition! Would 100% recommend and re-book!”
Alessandro L.
“Alessandro’s a great dog lover and dogs love him! He loves long walk in the nature while dogs sniff and have fun, loves playing with them and, of course, he’s a big fan of cuddling time. He knows how take care of pets and how make them feel comfortable even without their owner. Alessandro always makes sure that dogs are amused, safe, loved and not stressed.”
Jade Dalai d.
About: I take care of lots of pets in my field of work and pet wellness is my passion. I’ve taken care of pets of my friends and family as well. I’m ready to care for your pet and grow my knowledge of pet care at the same time. I’m a full time student working part time. Although I’m busy most mornings due to school and work, I’m almost always available during the afternoon, especially evenings and nights! On weekends I’m available all day and night! Contact me and I’ll let you know what times I’m available specifically and we can work on a schedule that works for both of us! Safety is an important part of pet care. While I care for your pet, it’s important to me that I’m knowledgeable on your pet’s personal medications, eating and drinking habits, as well as playfulness and exercise habits. I’ll work closely with you and your pet to care for them in the best way possible!
Katie C.
“Katie was amazing! Our two cats were very happy and the house was just as we left it. We will definitely be asking her to cat sit again. Thank you Katie!”
Caitlin D.
“We booked Caitlin last minute before we left town for the holidays and she was great! She kept us posted on how our princess was doing, followed all our instructions for looking after her, and left the place clean. I forgot to update my address on Rover and she was quick to reach out and so kind about going to our new place once I realized the mistake. She was reliable and my Muesli seemed to take an instant liking to her - I couldn't have asked for more. I'd hire her again without a doubt!”
Silvana P.
“Silvana did a great job with our 2 cats! Came back to happy and well taken care of furbabies. Communication was prompt and smooth and we didn’t worry while we were gone. Thanks Silvana!”
Julia K.
“Julia is a wonderful sitter and an even lovelier human. When I had a family emergency, It was a great comfort knowing Julia was taking care of my cat. A++++ I would definitely book with Julia again.”
Cora L.
“Cora is an excellent pet-sitter. I watched through my Ring camera as Cora greeted my two cats, fed them, played with them, gave them treats, thoroughly scooped their litter box, and even cleaned up after them, which went beyond what I requested or expected. My cats greeted her enthusiastically each time. They may have loved her even more than they love me - hard to tell. I really appreciated the kindness and professionalism Cora showed to my beloved cats and I strongly endorse her as a Rover.”
Betty C.
“Betty watched my cats and”
Avery Z.
“Avery is very friendly and communicative. She took care of our cat while we were on vacation and made lots of time for him.”
Nishi G.
“Our labradoodle Bagheera absolutely loves spending time with Nishi! 🐶 Nishi is incredibly attentive and loving, and Bagheera always comes home happy and excited after their walks. Nishi is clearly a true animal lover and goes above and beyond to make sure Bagheera is comfortable and well-cared for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible and compassionate pet caregiver. 👍”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Palo Alto on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $30 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 Aug 2025, there are 2,242 cat sitters in Palo Alto. 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, 86% of Palo Alto cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Palo Alto have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Palo Alto.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Palo Alto 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 2,242 cat sitters in Palo Alto on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Palo Alto, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 89% 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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