Cat Sitting in Poughkeepsie
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“Mary Jane did a fantastic job of watching our cat Gus, while we were away. She was very understanding of his feelings and anxiety and was able to interact with him. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and animal friendly pet sitter.”
“Danielle was a great pet sitter, and I highly recommend her! She sent me photos every day, gave me updates, and made me feel like my babies were safe and taken care of! She even helped out with my pet snake, which she didn’t have to do. The house was also clean when I got home, and garbage taken out, I feel like she went the extra mile! She seems to genuinely care about the animals, and their well-beings! She has great communication, I trust her 100%, and I hope to use her in the future, I definitely recommend her to others.”
“Stefanie is wonderful. She's a smart, reliable, respectful, and easygoing person. She is trustworthy, gentle and loving with our slightly skittish cats, and made real friends with them. Stefanie was so accommodating, sent us lots of updates and photos and truly set our minds at ease. We will ask her to kitty sit again without hesitation! If you want to relax on your getaway, hire her!!! She's a true gem!!”
“Sierra was very professional and courteous and did a great job looking after our two cats. When we came home everything was in great shape and the cats seemed well looked after. She provided photo updates every day that were very reassuring to have!”
“Elizabeth was beyond attentive, helpful, and caring towards my cats. I could not possible recommend hiring her more. I’m so appreciative of all she did to make my cats comfortable while I was away.”
“Bradley was the perfect pet sitter. He was communicative and responsive and treated my home with respect. He sent frequent updates and pictures of my cat. He even helped out when the cat went missing unexpectedly, offering to look for him and lending a cat carrier. I will be using Bradley again for sure and I recommend you use him for your pet needs too!”
“Aliza is a warm and friendly sitter who was able to look after our two kitties on relatively short notice. She had some great ideas for how to handle feeding time based on their personalities and food-related behavior. She was also easy to work with. Will hire again!”
“I am happy with Stephanie and so are my cats! Stephanie was very reachable and clearly communicated. Professional, personable, and respectful. I will contact her whenever a cat sitter is needed. Highly recommended!”
“Amruta was awesome! She was very friendly and accommodating. I received lots of updates and pictures which made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog with her. Would recommend!”
About: I’ve had dogs, cats, reptiles my whole life. Now I’m a toddler/cat mom looking to help take care of your fur babies. I’m one of my friends first picks to pet sit or walk their dogs. I’ve sat and walked Australian Cattle Dogs, PitBulls, Labs, Mutts, Chihuahua’s. Any dog big or small is welcome. I will not be offering boarding in my home at this time due to having an elderly cat that I do not wish to stress out. But I am very interested in walking any pups and low maintenance pet sitting. My schedule is very flexible. I’ve been told that my calm demeanor is suitable for anxious dogs. Let me help you! I work full time, 95% remotely. I create my own schedule. This flexibility allows me the opportunity to offer you flexibility and accommodate to various scheduling needs. It can be hard to trust people in your home. I have worked numerous jobs that involve being in people’s homes which involves high level of trust. I have worked for all natural cleaning companies for offices, homes, rentals. I currently work in a field where I do house visits with my clients. I’ve worked as a residential manager for people with disabilities where I managed their finances, property and well-being. I hope my background and experience can give you peace of mind if I must enter your home to pick up your fur baby.
“He did pretty good!! He cleaned the cat box ,feed the cat and gave her the medicine on time He even clean the cat plates and chance the water. Even took out the trash with out me asking.”
About: I have 2 pet cats that are my everything, and been pet sitting my first cat since I was 12! For about 7 years, I've pet sat for multiple people including friends and family. The animals include cats, dogs, and birds. I have done drop-in visits as well as overnight shifts and dog walking. I would love to pet sit for your fur babies and give them lots of love and care. My pets are my world, so I would treat your pets the same!!! I am taking graduate classes at Marist University Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 5pm. I am available to pet sit the weekends, as well as the week days before class and all day Tuesday and Friday:) I will give your fur baby unlimited attention as well as efficient care. I can take them out on walks, feed them as needed, clean during potty breaks, brush them as needed, and give them lots and lots of love!!!
About: I've had three dogs throughout my life growing up and in my adult life. I currently own two cats, Kitty Smalls and Kat Williams, two rescue tabbys. I love them and I'd love to extend that love to your fur babies. If I could only do pet care, I would. I'd love this to be a full-time thing for me because I love animals and caring for them. I have a huge backyard for your dogs and I'd love to take them to the dog parks. I also have ample room for cats in my home. A large four-bedroom home.
About: I owner trained my service dog. I’ve fostered countless dogs. I truly love dogs more than people. We don’t deserve dogs for all the amazing things they do for us. I own my own business so my availability is very flexible and I’m always with my pups and my cats! I’m off Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. I have a big yard. We have multiple leads in our yard. We also have two dog friendly dogs! In addition to a toddler who loves pups too
About: I loved animals every since I was young. I had pets growing up as a child and loved every bit of taken care of an animal. My schedule is extremely flexible. I'm available during the weekdays and weekends as well. Overnights for me are also available if you planna trip or out of town work. I will make sure the pets are taken care of in a client's home. Making sure animals are fed and if need be walked significantly.
“Sara did a great job. From the pics she sent, it looked like our cat warmed up to her easily, even climbing on her lap for pets (which is rare!). This made me feel so much better about being away from her.”
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Mary Jane D.Star Sitter
“Mary Jane did a fantastic job of watching our cat Gus, while we were away. She was very understanding of his feelings and anxiety and was able to interact with him. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and animal friendly pet sitter.”
Danielle M.Star Sitter
“Danielle was a great pet sitter, and I highly recommend her! She sent me photos every day, gave me updates, and made me feel like my babies were safe and taken care of! She even helped out with my pet snake, which she didn’t have to do. The house was also clean when I got home, and garbage taken out, I feel like she went the extra mile! She seems to genuinely care about the animals, and their well-beings! She has great communication, I trust her 100%, and I hope to use her in the future, I definitely recommend her to others.”
Stefanie A.
Star Sitter
“Stefanie is wonderful. She's a smart, reliable, respectful, and easygoing person. She is trustworthy, gentle and loving with our slightly skittish cats, and made real friends with them. Stefanie was so accommodating, sent us lots of updates and photos and truly set our minds at ease. We will ask her to kitty sit again without hesitation! If you want to relax on your getaway, hire her!!! She's a true gem!!”
Sierra V.Star Sitter
“Sierra was very professional and courteous and did a great job looking after our two cats. When we came home everything was in great shape and the cats seemed well looked after. She provided photo updates every day that were very reassuring to have!”
Elizabeth B.Star Sitter
“Elizabeth was beyond attentive, helpful, and caring towards my cats. I could not possible recommend hiring her more. I’m so appreciative of all she did to make my cats comfortable while I was away.”
Bradley S.Star Sitter
“Bradley was the perfect pet sitter. He was communicative and responsive and treated my home with respect. He sent frequent updates and pictures of my cat. He even helped out when the cat went missing unexpectedly, offering to look for him and lending a cat carrier. I will be using Bradley again for sure and I recommend you use him for your pet needs too!”
Aliza B.
“Aliza is a warm and friendly sitter who was able to look after our two kitties on relatively short notice. She had some great ideas for how to handle feeding time based on their personalities and food-related behavior. She was also easy to work with. Will hire again!”
Stephanie C.Star Sitter
“I am happy with Stephanie and so are my cats! Stephanie was very reachable and clearly communicated. Professional, personable, and respectful. I will contact her whenever a cat sitter is needed. Highly recommended!”
Nathan B.
“Great with the dogs and reliable”
Amruta Y.Star Sitter
“Amruta was awesome! She was very friendly and accommodating. I received lots of updates and pictures which made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog with her. Would recommend!”
Bailey R.
“Bailey was so kind and my lil cat loved her stay. Bailey's place is nice and clean and on a quiet street - would recommend her 10/10!”
Amelia D.
“Amelia is incredibly reliable, attentive, and always goes above and beyond for my pup. Not only does my dog look forward to their walks, but I can also tell that Amelia genuinely cares about his well-being. I feel completely at ease knowing my dog is in such good hands. Highly recommend!”
Manuel J.
“He did pretty good!! He cleaned the cat box ,feed the cat and gave her the medicine on time He even clean the cat plates and chance the water. Even took out the trash with out me asking.”
melanie t.
About: I have 2 pet cats that are my everything, and been pet sitting my first cat since I was 12! For about 7 years, I've pet sat for multiple people including friends and family. The animals include cats, dogs, and birds. I have done drop-in visits as well as overnight shifts and dog walking. I would love to pet sit for your fur babies and give them lots of love and care. My pets are my world, so I would treat your pets the same!!! I am taking graduate classes at Marist University Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 5pm. I am available to pet sit the weekends, as well as the week days before class and all day Tuesday and Friday:) I will give your fur baby unlimited attention as well as efficient care. I can take them out on walks, feed them as needed, clean during potty breaks, brush them as needed, and give them lots and lots of love!!!
Shanea P.
“I cannot recommend Shanea enough! She watched my Pomeranian, Mocha, for a few days in my home, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, her communication was top-notch—super responsive, professional, and kind. I got regular updates with pictures and little notes about how Mocha was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Mocha absolutely loved her! It was clear she was being loved on, played with, and well cared for. When I got home, Mocha was happy, relaxed, and my place was just as I left it—clean and cared for. It’s not easy trusting someone with your home and your pet, but Shanea made it effortless. She treated Mocha like family, and that means everything to me. I’ll 100% be booking with them again. If you're looking for a sitter who genuinely loves animals and goes above and beyond—look no further!”
Ingrid R.
“Ingrid had great rapport with my dog. She was gentle and kind, I would hire her again.”
Ashley S.
“Ashley was amazing. Took great care of my fur babies! I’ll definitely use her again in the future”
Molly F.
About: I owner trained my service dog. I’ve fostered countless dogs. I truly love dogs more than people. We don’t deserve dogs for all the amazing things they do for us. I own my own business so my availability is very flexible and I’m always with my pups and my cats! I’m off Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. I have a big yard. We have multiple leads in our yard. We also have two dog friendly dogs! In addition to a toddler who loves pups too
Kenneth M.
About: I loved animals every since I was young. I had pets growing up as a child and loved every bit of taken care of an animal. My schedule is extremely flexible. I'm available during the weekdays and weekends as well. Overnights for me are also available if you planna trip or out of town work. I will make sure the pets are taken care of in a client's home. Making sure animals are fed and if need be walked significantly.
Sara R.
“Sara did a great job. From the pics she sent, it looked like our cat warmed up to her easily, even climbing on her lap for pets (which is rare!). This made me feel so much better about being away from her.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Poughkeepsie on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $25 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 251 cat sitters in Poughkeepsie. 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, 88% of Poughkeepsie cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Poughkeepsie have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Poughkeepsie.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Poughkeepsie 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 251 cat sitters in Poughkeepsie on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Poughkeepsie, 100% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
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