Cat Sitting in Portage

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Sitter Profile Image: Skyler V.
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Skyler V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

I would highly recommend Skyler, reasonably priced, reliable and very accommodating!

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Melissa V.
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Melanie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

Melanie went out of her way to come meet Olivia and us before her time to dog sit. She was flexible, communicated very well and did an excellent job. This was our first time to use Rover and we are hooked! Thank you!

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Cassie G.
Sitter Profile Image: Laylani O.
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Laylani O.
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$15
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3 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

About: I’m currently employed at a local animal hospital, working specifically in the boarding department! Meaning my whole job is to be responsible of 20+ animals at a minimum. I have 3 years of experience, I’ve worked with all kinds of dogs throughout my experience, including sweet, energetic pups, reactive or fearful dogs, strong pullers, and senior dogs who need extra patience and care. I’m comfortable handling dogs with different temperaments and understand how important it is to stay calm, confident, and attentive in every situation. Whether your dog loves long walks and playtime or needs a slower pace, medication, or gentle handling, I always focus on making them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while keeping owners updated and reassured. I’m pretty flexible! With school i’m mostly not available during the day but weekends and breaks i am happy to stop by and care for pets! I prioritize animal care above all! I am very aware of all animals needs and how i can meet them! I’d be honered to take care!

Sitter Profile Image: Julie F.
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Julie F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
439 reviews
57 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

Julie was great! She communicated daily with updates and pictures. She went above and beyond and brought in my packages and mail and took the trash out. She sent pictures of my girls playing and I know they enjoyed having a visitor while I was away. Highly recommend and will use her again, thank you Julie! 😫

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Chelsea S.
Sitter Profile Image: Emma & Timothy H.
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Emma & Timothy H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

Emma and TJ were amazing with our babies and I am so thankful they kept a watchful eye on them while my partner and I were away at a wedding for the weekend! We had limited phone access so it was nice having peace of mind that they were taking good care of our fur babies. And they followed our instructions to a T, making sure that the needs of our kitties were met very well. So thankful we booked with them!

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Kelly M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer F.
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Jennifer F.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
162 reviews
56 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

Jennifer was quick to act on my emergency drop in! I sent her many instructions and she followed everything. I very much appreciate her willingness to help. She saved my day.

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Julie H.
Sitter Profile Image: alexis c.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
20 repeat clients
6 years of experience
portage, IN, 46368

Alexis does a great job for me. She’s very conscientious. Both my dogs like her from what I could see in the pictures that she sends me and she does extra things with the dogs. Doing some obedience training with my younger dog. When I first started using Rover, I just expected her to let the dogs out so they could go to the bathroom. She does more than I expected would highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan R.
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Megan R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hobart, IN, 46342

This was my first time using Rover or someone I didn’t know to take care of my cat. I was very nervous. Megan was excellent. She was available at very short notice & did a great job with a very fussy cat. I will definitely look to her again should I need someone to look after my girl. She even went through some extreme weather to make sure my pet was fed. She was dedicated.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren M.
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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

Lauren was wonderful--great communication and got several photos during her drop-in visit.

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Sitter Profile Image: Savannah W.
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Savannah W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

She was extremely kind and patient with the dogs! Our dog had a few accidents but she was super nice and understanding and cleaned it up for us! We would recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana V.
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Tatiana V.
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$20
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13 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

About: Reliable, caring, and experienced pet sitter with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, parrots, and other animals. I’ve worked with a wide range of breeds and temperaments, including energetic dogs, large breeds, shy pets, and animals needing extra patience and attention. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. I provide attentive care, regular potty breaks, walks, playtime, feeding, companionship, and consistent routines to help pets feel secure while you’re away. I also understand how important communication is, so I provide frequent updates and photos to give pet parents peace of mind throughout each booking. I’m dependable, flexible with scheduling when possible, and committed to treating every pet like family. I look forward to meeting you and your pets! I have flexible availability for pet care in my home and can provide attentive care, companionship, playtime, walks, and regular routines throughout the day. For clients needing drop-in visits or walks at their home, I’m most available during morning hours before 11 AM. I prioritize creating a safe, calm, and loving environment while keeping pet owners updated with regular communication and photos. I believe every pet deserves personalized care based on their routine, personality, and comfort level. In my home, I focus on creating a safe, calm, and loving environment where pets receive plenty of attention, supervision, playtime, potty breaks, exercise, fresh water, meals on schedule, and lots of affection. I try to keep pets on their normal routines as much as possible to help them feel comfortable and secure while away from home. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect both the pet’s routine and the owner’s instructions carefully. I provide walks, feeding, fresh water, playtime, companionship, litter box or potty care, and regular updates with photos so owners always know how their pets are doing. I understand that every animal has different needs and energy levels, so I always aim to provide patient, attentive, and reliable care tailored to each pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Jen M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

Jen is very thoughtful and thorough - and it’s clear she loves dogs. Our boy was in good hands while we were away!!! Would definitely recommend Jen

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Sitter Profile Image: Sabrina S.
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Sabrina S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

Sabrina did a great job dropping in on our girls. She fed them breakfast, gave them pets and let them out for potties. Our girls were happy and well cared for.

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Emily S.
Sitter Profile Image: Giannina G.
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Giannina G.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
37 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Miller Beach, IN, 46403

So far could not ask for better care and attention for.my cats! Thanks Nina❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole H.
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Nicole H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

Nicole was fantastic and my 3 dogs loved her! We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor H.
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Taylor H.
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$20
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1 year of experience
Burns Harbor, IN, 46304

About: I love staying active and spending time outdoors. Your dog and I will have a great time on walks or runs together! And if you have a feline friend, I’m just as happy to relax and keep them company at home. I’m kind of a early morning person so I can take your pet out in the morning for their bathroom breaks walks on a nice afternoon I wake up at 5am to feed my cats breakfast Make sure they have their puzzles filled in the morning and night to keep them Occupied/busy. Clean their litter boxes every morning and before bed .

Sitter Profile Image: Mekynzi I.
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Mekynzi I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
1 repeat client
17 years of experience
Hobart, IN, 46342

Mekynzie is great, I always get so cute pictures from her stay with my dog, it makes me feel beeter knowing that she visit him and take him pee. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney T.
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Sydney T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Valparaiso, IN, 46385

Sydney is great. She helps a disabled cat owner with nail trimming every month. Super reliable! Easy to communicate with.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nakayla J.
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Nakayla J.
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$20
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10 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

About: I have taken care of animals for as long as I can remember! I I’ve taken a vocational course for veterinary & I’ve have pets of my own! I’m also working towards becoming a groomer so this is something to get my foot in the door of giving myself even more experience than I already have! I am comfortable around all dogs and am willing to adapt and learn how to best care for your animal. When I come to take care of, play with, and walk your animal I will dedicate my time to loving them as if they were my own! I would love to be able to take them to the dog park where they can also interact with other animals while you're away! I have two cat of my own, both are short haired cat’s I have one boy and one girl! They’re very cuddly and playful whenever they want to be lol! I am currently working this as part time! But, I’m still available for drop ins or house sittings when needed! I am also flexible and can accept last minute bookings. When in your home, I would love to take your fur babies for walks, to dog parks, anything you already do with them to make them the most comfortable! I would also love to spend time with your cats, feed them, play with them, my cats especially love the laser toy/ any hanging string! I will respect your home, whatever rules or things you typically have or want followed will be respected! I’m more than happy to ask any questions if I don’t understand something so they’ll be no missed communication! I want to make you and your furry babies as happy and as satisfied as possible! I'm currently working part-time, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups! I'm weekday’s and on weekends. Weekdays will typically be from 12pm-2:30, the times may change to longer hours depending on my job! Weekends: Saturday anytime throughout the day. Sunday: 4-10pm. I will take care of your pets based on your rules! If there’s a specific time you always feed your animal I will do the time asked for! When it comes to safety, safety is most important for me and your animal! I will keep your number in reach at ALL TIMES! If I notice the dogs getting aggressive i’ll try to calm the dog. If you have a fenced backyard i’ll make sure I watch your animal as they use the restroom or even just play around and keep an eye out for any signs of danger!

Sitter Profile Image: Lailah A.
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Lailah A.
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$20
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8 years of experience
Portage, IN, 46368

About: Since I was a little girl, animals have always taken to me in ways that I haven't fully comprehended and it's amazing to witness. I like to believe that they respond to the love that I've always had for them! With my services, I’ll make sure the pets are loved and cared for like my own, whether they be cats, dogs, or more! Rest assured, your fur baby will be in great hands☺️ I am currently in school full time, but am available in the mornings and evenings to care for your pet! I am also available Sundays for in home, drop in, or dog walking needs I can be of service in anyway that is needed! While I’m not able to provide care in my own home, I am able to complete safe drop ins, sitting in the pets home, or dog walking if needed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie was excellent to my cats, both my 7yo and my kitten loved her! Very dependable and always communicated with me and sent pics!! Definitely recommend

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Jamie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She did a great job with my fur babies! I also noticed when I got back from my trip that she swept up the litter, because I know they really kick it around the house. Very communicative & sent pics of them daily.

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Tosha N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was great with our elderly cat and was always on time with feeding her, she did extra like helping bring my garbage cans up since we left in a garbage day, and cleaning her litter box/any accidents like throwing up. I will definitely use her again in the future!

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Tammie P.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Portage on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $22 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 107 cat sitters in Portage. 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, 97% of Portage cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Portage have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Portage.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Portage 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 107 cat sitters in Portage on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Portage, 100% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.