Cat Sitting in Portola Valley
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Top rated Portola Valley cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 cat. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Kristine was so wonderful when we had family in town. She was very flexible on timing and showed up exactly when she said she would. Kristine was so kind and helpful to our pups who had to get fed at dinner time. Would absolutely recommend and can’t wait to book her again!”
“Nina and Leo are very reliable. You can rest assured that your loved one will be cared for properly. They always let me know when they have fed and watered my kitty so U can relax.”
“From the beginning of the booking to the last visit, Rachel was great! Each rover card provided great detail of the visits, keeping our minds at ease. And she was super accommodating when we wanted to add a last minute visit to the stays. Highly recommend her services and will definitely use her services for future bookings!”
About: I’ve grown up with animals my whole life, and caring for them truly makes me happy. I currently have six cats, two dogs, fish, and foster kittens. I genuinely love animals and do this because I care—not just for the pay. I’m very patient, organized, and loving, and I treat every pet like my own. I can’t wait to meet your babies and give them all the love and care they deserve! 🐾💗 I’m in school and have sports during the weekdays, but I love spending my weekends doing something fun and meaningful. Pet sitting fits perfectly into my schedule and lets me help others while doing what I love most—caring for animals and meeting new pets. Spending time with animals is something I truly enjoy, and I’m always excited to give pets extra love and attention on weekends! 🐾💛 Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. I’m very attentive, responsible, and follow all care instructions closely. I take time to understand each pet’s routine, needs, and personality so they feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away. I provide updates, photos, and plenty of care, and I treat every pet as if they were my own. 🐾💛
About: I will walk to crap out of your dog. Take that figuratively or literally as you please. Regardless, after our walks they'll come home totally tuckered out. I love dogs and have years of experience caring for dogs and house sitting. I grew up with large Chesapeake bay retrievers and am comfortable walking large dogs. I have a 1.5 year old basset hound. Aesthetically speaking, I am a sucker for a long, low canine. But I love all breeds and can't wait to meet your dog for a walk or a run outside! Can provide references. I'm currently looking for work, so have wide availability to care for your dog/cat. I am used to walking my own dog 2-3 times per day, plus training sessions and K9 nose work practice. If you are working on obedience with your dog, I'm happy to continue to provide training sessions as well while sitting them. At my home, I have a fenced yard with a 1.5 year old basset hound to keep your pups company. I can easily crate your dog if needed, and much prefer to arrange a meet and greet before sitting whenever possible to make sure your pup feels safe and confident in my care.
“Teagan was great with our shy older cat right from the first meet and greet! She took great care of her, including giving several oral medications on different schedules. Teagan’s updates were always thorough, so we knew exactly how our cat was doing - both cute cuddle photos and practical updates on food, meds, and litters. We will definitely be booking with her again!”
About: Looking for a dog lover to give your pup the best day ever? Look no further! I have cared for dogs for over a decade. Through rescue work, I have experience in dogs aged newborn-senior. I am trainer certified and am able to administer medication. I own three dogs of my own in varying sizes so I am comfortable across the dog-size spectrum! Walks? You got it. Runs with higher energy dogs? Perfect for marathon training. House sitting? Absolutely! I can do it all. I am currently working part-time which means I can devote my full-time energy to your pet, whatever hours that means to you! House sitting, dog walks, house checks, you name it. In my clients homes, I make sure to follow all instructions to ensure your pets are taken care of. If a pet is in my home, I would treat them like one of my own.
“Danielle is an excellent pet sitter and lovely human being. She's very communicative, takes great pictures during her visits, and reports back with lots of details. She makes the effort to get to know the cats and leave the house as clean and tidy as possible. This last visit, we needed help giving one of our cats medicine and she did a fantastic job. I have total trust in her.”
About: I have grown up with and been around different dogs my whole life. My cat experience is more recent, within the last 10 years. I volunteered with the Oregon Humane Society from 2018-2023, both in shelter and fostering at home (dogs & cats). I started individual pet care services with local fur babies in 2022 (started in Portland & now I’m back in the Bay). I love puppies, but have a soft spot for senior dogs and cats. Available for regular dog walking, adventure, transportation, boarding, drop in visits & possible in home sitting or boarding. My resident fur babies in my home include a ~17yo female cat (Floofy), ~3yo female poodle/chi/mix (Patches/Lil P) & ~5yo male chi weenie - all spayed/neutered and friendly with people and other animals. Two other humans in the home help care for all pets. Additional references upon request. THANK YOU for considering me to care for your fur baby/fur babies! I am employed full time as a pet caregiver right now. My schedule is flexible. I am available for house/pet sitting, walks and drop in visits. Available for doggie day care and boarding on occasion, please just ask! Always happy to do a meet and greet before any service, but I require one before your fur baby stays (overnight) in my home. Please message me if you have any questions or want to book with me. I try to update my calendar ASAP, but never hesitate to reach out as I am very responsive either way. I’m super hopeful we can make something work for you and yours! Your pet can be contained (kennel you provide), or have full free access to my home and fenced backyard. I love providing you with lots of photos and videos of and other details about your fur babies during our time together! I am always open to any questions, meet & greets, and providing needed transportation.
“Kelsey took such good care of my cat Rhys and I am grateful for that and for the updates and photos she sent my way! Highly recommend Kelsey for pet sitting! And I already have her booked for my next trip! Thank you Kelsey!”
About: I’m a current Stanford student missing my best friend back home! So I have lots of extra love to give. I’ve been a lifelong dog owner with experience caring for dogs of all ages, from energetic puppies to sweet senior dogs (my sweet girl is 12 years old!). I personally understand how important it is to find a sitter/walker you can truly trust, and I take that responsibility seriously. Whether your dog needs long walks, playtime, or just some extra company and care, I’ll treat them like my own. I also have experience with senior dogs and working with reactive dogs on leash. If your dog has energy to burn, I’m currently training for a half marathon and would love a running buddy! I'm available all-day from Saturday to Monday for drop ins, walks, and pet sitting. I can also do walks/check-ins after 3pm on Tuesday, Thursday mornings/afternoons, and after 5pm on Fridays. I understand how important walk and play-time is for dogs, so I'll provide the most enriching time possible! I will only care for your pet in your home. Let me know about your dog's schedule and routine and I will accommodate to best fit their needs!
“Michele was so wonderful with my cat Sona while I was out of town! She spent so much time with her, checked in frequently with lots of photos and videos, and I came home to a very content and happy cat. Would highly recommend!”
About: I grew up with the sweetest Shih Tzu in the world named Dak (a small computer chip). And I think my style of pet care came from taking care of him. I was attentive and gave him lots of love. He loved driving in the car with me, actually :) I have been pet sitting for friends and on other platforms for over 5 years in their homes. And I took care of a neighbor's bird way back in high school. For the most part I have specialized in cats and small to medium dogs. I also have a calm spirit that many animals are drawn to. So we can chill together for a long time. In addition, I'm responsible and respectful, caring and considerate not only for pets but also for owner's homes. I am able to communicate well and clearly and can problem solve to resolve any situation which might arise. In short, I have the know-how to be able to feed, entertain, clean up after, and love cats and dogs and their living spaces. And I can communicate well to their parents to keep them safe and happy while mom and dads are away. I currently work part-time teaching English online. I also am writing my doctoral dissertation. This means I am home a lot and very happy to spend lots of time with pets, even at my desk with me or curled up on the sofa. I strictly watch pets in their own homes. Firstly, because I am missionary and I've been staying temporarily in my parents house in North Carolina and now here with my brother in Palo Alto. Secondly, because I think pets are much happier if they can stay in their own homes and in familiar surroundings.
“Chelsea did an amazing job taking care of Ralph! She communicated well, gave thorough updates, and was trustworthy. I will definitely ask her to take care of Ralph again in the future!”
“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!”
Over 13 pet parents in Portola Valley have booked cat sitting
Portola Valley cat parents share their Rover experiences
Kelsey was great: available to orient to cats/house quickly, consistent and thorough with timing of visits daily as well as updates and photos. Very responsive to texts. Quick study, reliable and really shines in that it is very evident that she loves cats! Definitely will be asking her back and highly recommend!
Tillana did an excellent job looking after our cat Zoe while we were out of town! She went above and beyond our expectations for her! She engaged with Zoe and gave her all the attention she needed to feel loved and cared for during the time we were gone. Moreover, Tillana came through for us when we contacted her on short notice! She didn’t have to help us out but she chose to step in and look after Zoe when we only gave her two days advance notice! We will be sure to reach out to her the next time we are out of town!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Portola Valley is $31
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Sitters in Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $31 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 Apr 2026, there are 2,120 cat sitters in Portola Valley. 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 Portola Valley cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Portola Valley have an average of 14 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 Portola Valley.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Portola Valley 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 2,120 cat sitters in Portola Valley on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Portola Valley, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 92% 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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