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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra D.
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Alexandra D.
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$20
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3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: Experienced with both large and small dogs, as well as senior dogs. My last dog was a husky, so I’m no stranger to dogs with high exercise needs as well! Looking forward to helping your family (both furry and otherwise!) this summer. General Availability: I currently work part time (and completely remotely!) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I can be very flexible to meet your needs Thursday-Sunday, and am available for early morning and/or late evening walks/drop-ins Monday-Wednesday. I am comfortable spending the night in your home and will work from home for house-sitting requests. I am currently unable to care for pets in my own home, but am happy to feed, walk, play with, or just keep an eye on your pet in your home.

Sitter Profile Image: Hannah W.
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Hannah W.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
13 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

This was my first time using Rover. Hannah was amazing! She kept me up to date during my trip. And she was wonderful with my dog. I could tell in the pictures that he was very Happy with her visting. Thank you Hannah!

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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Plainsboro, NJ, 08536

Catrina had immediate rapport with my 2 cats and did a great job with updates and pictures. Since one of the cats was new to the household and had only been with the resident cat about 5 weeks I really appreciated the information as I was nervous leaving them alone. Catrina played with them and took good care of food and litter boxes. Everything was neat and clean and the cats were happy when I got home.

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Amulya B.
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$15
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6 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: I’ve grown up with animals my whole life and have experience raising both cats and dogs. Our family cat was rescued from the streets as a kitten, and I raised our dog from puppyhood, including training with him at Heavenly Hounds. Since 2025, I’ve also volunteered at SAVE Animal Shelter, where I walk and play with dogs and spend time caring for cats by playing with them, reading to them, and cleaning their cages. Through these experiences, I’ve learned that every pet has their own personality and way of communicating. I’m patient, attentive, and happy to take the time to understand what makes each pet feel safe and comfortable. I’m also happy to water plants and clean up any accidents along the way. Most importantly, I’ll treat your pets with the same care, patience, and affection I’d want for my own. I’m currently completing my master’s degree online, which gives me a very flexible schedule. I’m available throughout the week and can be flexible with timing to fit your pet’s routine and needs. I’m happy to work with you to find a schedule that works best for both you and your pet. At my home, I don’t have a fenced yard, but I live in a large, pet-friendly community with plenty of space to walk and explore. It’s a great environment for dogs to get both physical exercise and mental stimulation while staying safe and supervised. When caring for your pet in your home, I’ll follow your rules, routines, and preferences. I’ll make sure to ask thorough questions ahead of time so I understand your pet’s needs, your home, and anything important I should know. My goal is to make your pet feel comfortable while giving you peace of mind that they and your home are in good hands.

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Sha L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
13 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

Sha provided fantastic care. She is extremely reliable, responds very aptly to any updates, and pays close attention to detail by following all of my specific instructions carefully. I would gladly book her again and recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!

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Eliza F.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Princeton junction, NJ, 08550

Eliza was absolutely amazing and I'm so glad we found her. Our kitty is an older boy who is very skittish around new people. He warmed up to Eliza faster than he has with anyone before! She constantly played with him and brushed him while at our place, and I think he was sad when his playdates were over. Would absolutely recommend and book her again.

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Heather C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
West Windsor Township, NJ, 08550

Heater was amazing! She carefully followed all instructions and went above and beyond. She also provided plenty of updates and pictures. I would highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Marina S.
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Marina S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: I love furry friends! I’ve taken care of friends’ and relatives dogs and cats since college. I am happy to help you fulfill any of your pets’ needs! I am a teacher during the school year, so I bring patience, reliability, and enthusiasm to pet care. I’m a full time teacher during the school year, so in the summer I have plenty of availability on weekdays mornings, daytime, and evenings. I am also available for pet sitting or walking many weekends. I respect your home by closely following your pet care instructions including any special diet or behavior needs. I have also gone through no harm dog training with my dog, so I am fully at ease dealing with dogs that range from chill to anxious or reactive. As for cats, I am an introvert who is good at reading animal body language, so I will make sure to treat them with care while giving them their personal space.

Sitter Profile Image: Ella L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter. From the very first moment, it was clear that Ella truly understands cats—not just their routines, but their emotions, boundaries, and quiet language. My cats felt safe and genuinely cared for, which says everything. Ella has what I can only describe as soul cat energy: patient, intuitive, and deeply kind. She went above and beyond, not just making sure everything was done, but making sure my cats felt loved. Ella is a true star and a rare find.

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Kimberly P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
27 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

WOW! Kim is an absolutely exceptional cat sitter! Fantastic communication, super thorough care, wonderfully kind to our kitty, and honestly she should consider a second career as a pet photographer! We consider ourselves lucky to have found her, will absolutely book her again, and highly recommend her to one and all!

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Victoria B.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

Victoria was a fantastic sitter! She communicated daily on how my cat was doing, was detailed with her communications, and was overall very friendly. I would highly recommend her and would definitely book her again.

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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: I am a local resident and a dog dad to a big Lab mix. I enjoy being outdoors and know how to handle dogs safely on a leash. I'm honest, punctual, and I'll make sure your dog gets a great walk. I have a very flexible work schedule, so I am available for walks throughout the day. Whether you need help in the morning or the afternoon, I can easily adjust my time to fit your dog's routine. I'm around when you need me. Safety is my number one priority. I always keep dogs securely on a leash and pay attention to our surroundings, not my phone. I will treat your dog and your home with the same respect and care that I give my own family.

Sitter Profile Image: Timothy M.
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Timothy M.
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$25
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10 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: Hello! I’ve had dogs and cats and pets of all kinds since I was a kid! So it’s over 20 years now 🥲 I have 5 years of experience as a volunteer for my local shelter, fostering kittens and dogs. I’ve cared for sick and skittish animals. I’ve personally had mostly small and medium shelter recuses, but I’ve cared for all types, big or small! I’ve had 3 cats for the last 10 years and I’m a certified cat lover 😻😻 I’ve also looked after guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, and even frogs, so basically if it has fur, fins, or a tank, I’ve probably fed it at some point. I’m excited to look after your fur babies as well! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I keep a flexible, full-time schedule so I can be available whenever care is needed! I’m available for overnights, regular check-ins, and walks whenever your pet needs them, including weekdays and weekends. Whatever routine your pet is used to, I can work around it!! Since I care for pets in their own home, I can keep their routine exactly as it is if you were there. The same food times, same walk schedule, same rules. I’m careful about doors and gates, keep the home secure while you’re away, and treat your space with the same respect I’d want for my own :))

Sitter Profile Image: Scott H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

Scott and Keiko are very attentive and caring pet sitters. They always wrote the most thoughtful notes and really cared about my cat Marfa. I felt at ease my whole trip knowing she was in good hands. I will definitely be using them next time I travel. Thanks again!!

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Maria A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: I have always loved animals. Beginning in middle school, I would always volunteer at shelters because I saw the great need for help with so many dogs that had been abandoned or rescued from neglect. and I myself decided to adopt a few of them and give them the life meant for a prince or princess:) I am always vigilant to their wellbeing, I love playing with them, they give so much unconditional love. I love my dogs with all my heart. I currently work with an attorney as a paralegal in Princeton Junction, NJ. I get plenty of breaks during the day, and that’s when I take care of dogs! 🐕 🐕🐕 I can always work around your schedule and your needs. I can dog sit at night, and/or overnight boarding, Saturday and Sunday all day:) I am also available during the day to walk dogs and check up on them❤️ My parents have a big fenced in yard, which is great for my 2 dogs to play around. There’s also a big dog park not far for more playtime and there’s plenty of playgrounds too to take the doggies for a walk.

Sitter Profile Image: Abigail B.
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Abigail B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
28 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Plainsboro, NJ, 08536

Abigail is absolutely wonderful!! She’s patient and calm with my dog who is wary of strangers. She has been incredibly flexible with my schedule and is very reliable. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katrina E.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Plainsboro, NJ, 08536

it’s our second time leaving our fur babies with katrina. katrina is always great with our pups and communication. i feel safe leaving my fur babies with her and love the pics she sends with every check in. highly recommend and will definitely be reaching out o her again when we go on vacations.

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Ami & James C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
46 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

Absolutely fantastic care from Ami and James! They were our first sitters for our new puppy and we felt so secure knowing they were watching him!

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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Plainsboro Township, NJ, 08536

Nina was fantastic! She communicated well, took perfect care of my elderly dog. Left my house, neat and tidy. Was respectful and reliable in every way.

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Kyra B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Princeton, NJ, 08540

About: Since I was born, I have been surrounded by animals and have discovered my strong love for all types of them. I have had dogs and cats all of my life, and have had my own horse since I was 12. I have utilized the knowledge of veterinary care that I have learned while caring for my own horse with all animals. Caring for and spending time with animals is a passion of mine, and I would love to be able to share that with yours! I am also a Registered Nurse at RWJBarnabas. I work M-F 7:30AM-4PM. Weekends are free, however during the week if your pet needs to be let out during the day I will not be available unless it is before/after work. I’m happy to take your animals for walks outside of their yard, stay with them for the night, etc. I’m flexible and would love to do whatever fits best for your pet!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was a fantastic sitter! She communicated daily on how my cat was doing, was detailed with her communications, and was overall very friendly. I would highly recommend her and would definitely book her again.

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Brittany G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heater was amazing! She carefully followed all instructions and went above and beyond. She also provided plenty of updates and pictures. I would highly recommend her.

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Mason K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sha was awesome! Would definitely rebook again. She sent photos daily and was very communicative/quick to respond. Excited to use Sha’s services again.

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Kendal H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maia was great! She took care of my 3 cats while I was traveling. She was very responsive and sent detailed updates and pics.

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tanu b.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Momin was really friendly and responsive. He is very thoughtful and attentive and I felt really at ease knowing he was coming to watch my cats while I was on my trips. It was really great to get pictures and updates from him every day. Thank you so much Momin!

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Edna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anne did a great job taking care of our kitty while we were away. She provided pictures and information every visit. She was also very communicative, responsible and friendly! We will definitely hire her again in the future.

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Natalie A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ella is super nice! During our week away she took care of Momo very well, she’s truly affectionate with cats and cats certainly feel it, Momo looks very excited every time she comes. We would definitely recommend.

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Tianhua Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Kimberly for taking such good care of my kitties. I am always at ease on my vacations knowing that they are in good hands. You are the best.

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Narinder G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melanie did a great job sending me photos and video updates of my cat! I was very appreciated of that. She also took the time to play with her. She was a great cat sitter. I recommend.

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Lew Yong G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie K. did a fantastic job caring for my two cats! Reliable, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. I had complete peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands, and I came home to happy, well-cared-for cats. I highly recommend her!

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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Princeton on Rover is $25.53 per visit (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 2,228 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Princeton. 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 Princeton. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% 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.

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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.

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