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1. Meredith G.
“My Great Dane is very anxious & was 5 weeks post surgery. Meredith made him feel very comfortable during our meet & greet! She did such a good job providing pictures & updates for the 3 days we were away. It really helped put us at ease 🙂 would definitely recommend & very likely we will rebook!”
2. Misty D.
“Misty did a fantastic job taking care of Daisy. From the pictures, it's clear that Daisy had a wonderful time. I will definitely be booking with Misty again for future visits.”
3. Amber M.
“Amber was very friendly and asked many questions about my dog. She did exactly what I asked her to do. She took time to bond with my extremely shy dog. I was very impressed that my dog felt comfortable enough to approach Amber and allow Amber hold her during the second visit. That was record breaking for my dog. Amber is a talented pet sitter.”
4. Melissa S.
“Melissa was absolutely awesome with our guy; he has some separation anxiety so we were nervous to leave him alone for a full day trip; Melissa visited him twice and followed his care instructions perfectly! She was kind courteous and attentive to detail. She was quick to provide updates and comforting for our pup - he was a good sleepy boy when we got home. We’ll definitely book with her again!”
5. Masha C.
“Masha always does a great job taking care of our cat! She is thorough, kind, and considerate. I love that she gives detailed updates on how our pet is doing.”
6. Ruth L.
“Ruth is amazing! She has such a gift with and she gave the best care to my bulldog Lucy who can be a handful. She was professional, warm, and so attentive to the needs of my dog daughter. Would ABSOLUTELY hire her again.”
7. Kylie Z.
About: Like most people I grew up in a house with animals. Dogs, cats, rats, and I volunteered at a horse ranch down the road. Eventually I became the god mother to a cranky 20yr old eclectus parrot, which says a lot about my patience :’) I do work full time near UIUC, but thankfully my position is very flexible and I’m able to leave several times a day to check in on your fur babies! I currently have three cats that live with me, and my parents have their dog as well as mine. My beloved dog is bigger than I am and I did all of his training myself. I have experience with large and small breeds with all types of personalities, even if they’re not enthusiastic of people I’m confident I’ll make them feel safe and comfortable.
8. Sarah F.
“Sarah would be an amazing pet caregiver because she is one of the most responsible and caring people I know. She works harder than anyone else I've ever met and she gives everything she does 110%. Sarah has an amazing ability to multitask and knows how to manage her time and priorities. She is currently in vet school and has a lot of experience working hands on with animals of all kinds. She cares so much for animals and I know she would take extra care for the animals she is responsible for.”
9. Veronica S.
“Veronica did a great job taking care of my cats. Even my shy cat warmed up to her and would come play. Veronica also managed the removal of an injured mouse that my cats had caught - above and beyond the call of duty!”
10. Katie S.
“I truly appreciated Katie to take care of my kitties when I was away. She loves my cats and my cats love her. They get along well at greet- meet section to understand my cats' habbits. I highly recommend Katie for taking care of your lovely pets when you are away. Thank you so much, Katie. Thank for the kitties' portraits in my kitchen. You are gifted and talented with arts and caring pets. Wish you all the best.”
11. Christina N.
“Christina is wonderful with animals, dogs especially, and would be a GREAT person to care for a pet. She’s incredible and shares her love for dogs with her family and friends as well! Christina is very dedicated and dependable. I never worried about leaving my dog in Christina’s care!”
12. Grace R.
“Grace is an excellent caregiver for your family’s pet. She has extensive knowledge of the pet care industry as she is an approved veterinary assistant and has had experience of being in a veterinary clinic setting. I couldn’t recommend a better person to take care of your pets!”
13. Taylor S.
“Repeat customer here! Taylor is fantastic with my kitty-boy, Ramses. I feel entirely confident, when she’s watching him, that he’s getting great care and all the pets and cuddles he wants. I would definitely recommend Taylor—I will certainly keep using her services when I’m away!”
14. Angela C.
“Angela has been caring for my 2 dogs for several years. She cares for my babies like her own and she is an incredible fur mama to her own babies! I wouldn't trust my doggies to anyone else!!”
15. Ashley C.
“Ashley is the BEST don't even hesitate to book her! I've recommended her to any of my veterinary friends, she does incredible work and takes such great care of your fur babies while you're on vacation! Daily photo updates and she gave multiple medications to different pets easily. Wish I could take her with me back east for my furbabies!”
16. Kathryn H.
“Kathryn has dog sat for us now on multiple occasions with multiple visits. Has been excellent with our Doggo. Our doggo has been well fed, walked, played and loved. Highly recommended and would use again!👍”
17. Jasmine G.
“Amazing. Our dogs absolutely love her. I'm pretty sure they will leave me for her. My house is always cleaner then I leave it. The dogs are so happy. 1000 out of 10. We will always ask her first to watch pur dogs”
18. Rae C.
“Rae is organized, responsible and caring. She loves animals and would treat any pet she’s caring for like her own. I trust her with my fur baby Roscoe.”
19. Taylor W.
“Taylor cares for animals as if they were his own. He has a variety of experience with both regular and exotic pets, and has always stepped in to help when needed. His prior experience of helping train dogs makes him an excellent caretaker and his calm demeanor allows animals to feel comfortable around him. He is a clean, responsible, and caring animal lover.”
20. James D.
“James is Great person he take care of my two dogs foe 4 days and he was fantastic my dos love him and seems like they wanted to bo with him . We love this guys and I definitely recommend him and will have his service over and over. Good Job James 👏 you are pur hero”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, cat sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Prospect.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Prospect 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.
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