Cat Sitting in Rancho Santa Margarita
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1. Aarthi U.
“Aarthi is one of the most caring dogwalkers I know. I always feel safe and reassured when she is taking care of my chihuahua and beagle because I know they are in the hands of someone who cares about them as equally as much as I do. I would happily recommend her services to anyone in need of care for their dog!”


2. Mirna K.

“Mirna was terrific! I booked her last minute and she was incredibly accommodating and I felt good knowing that my dogs were in good hands. Will definitely use her again!”


3. Christopher C.

“Christopher helped me when I was on a trip out of country. He offered everything I wanted and was very friendly towards my cat. I would definitely recommend him and ask for his help again in the future!”


4. Hoai B.

“We’ve used Hoai several times now and each time know our pups are in good hands! She truly cares about them and makes sure they get lots of play time during her visit.”


5. Susan M.

“Susan did a fantastic job caring for our cat when we needed a last minute sitter! We loved getting the pictures and updates while we were out of town, and our cat was definitely well cared for. Thanks Susan!”


6. Amanda R.
“Always a pleasure to have Amanda take care of our kitties while we’re away, especially now that they need extra care/medication. Amanda does it all!”




7. Julia B.


“Julia was a delightful sitter for my sweet little kitties. She was responsive, punctual, and gave me a great peace of mind that my babies were in good hands. Definitely recommend her!”


8. Shayna B.

“Such an awesome communicator and very friendly! She really looks out for your pet and my dog adores her.”


9. Alexis Y.

“Alexis has taken care of my cat, Sami, twice now, and I have already booked 2 future sessions as well. I appreciate the thorough reports and photos, and Alexis is very responsive when I message her. Sami really seems to like her, and I return to find her happy and her usual self, so I know she has been well taken care of.”


10. Avery E.
“Avery took great care of our two cats while we were away. She spent a lot of time with our cats and they loved her. I would highly recommend Avery and we will be sure to book her again for our next trip.”


11. Erica M.

“Erica is wonderful! She takes care of our dog, cats, and turtle when we are out of town and they all love her. After the visit, Erica always writes how the visit went, how our small zoo is doing and sends pictures of everyone. :) They all love getting pets and cuddles from Erica when she visits!”


12. Mariana Loredana L.

“Lori was absolutely wonderful with my cat, Cleo! She was so sweet, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure Cleo was happy and well cared for. It was clear she truly loves animals, and her thoughtful updates gave me such peace of mind. Lori exceeded all my expectations—I couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter!”


13. Maddie S.

“Maddie was very reliable and friendly. I could tell even from the pictures that my cats were comfortable with her and having a good time. Will definitely book her again!”


14. Nancy K.


“Nancy is awesome and took care of Minnie so well, who loved her. I was so happy to receive pictures after every visit to let me know all was well!”


15. Virginia M.
About: I am an experienced dog owner. I had a diabetic dog so can give shots, if needed. I will love your dog like my own. I am retired so my routine is open to including your pet. I would love to get to know your pet. I love meeting new pets. I will treat my clients home as my own. Someone’s home is their castle and is not to be treated poorly. I would make sure nothing untoward happens.


16. Alessandra S.
“Aly has done an amazing job watching our dogs in the past and we continuously go back to her bc of her kind and gentle nature. She is punctual and always very communicative! I always know my dogs are in great hands.”


17. Kaylie S.

“Kaylie was great!!! She was very friendly and quick to communicate with, and she did a thorough job with the instructions we left her for caring for our kitties. Our cats loved her too! Would definitely recommend Kaylie and hope to have her catsit for us again!”


18. Randi M.

“Absolutely love Randi! Great communication and a very kind heart She was very passionate about taking care of my cat. Not just the normal stuff... feeding, litter box cleaning. But very dedicated to socializing and playing with the cat.”


19. Nithya J.

“Nithya took care so good of my cats! She’s so caring and pays a lot of attention to details. My cats enjoyed having her around. One of my cats tends to be picky with people around her but truly loves Nithya. I found the house as clean as I left it and my cats very playful and happy. Also my mail and plants were in great hands! Thank you Nithya for your amazing service and love provided for the entire house and pets”


20. Elizabeth F.
“I have a shepherd/lab mix who has always been a bit wary around other people. However Liz was an exception. Within minutes he was trying to sit next to her on the couch. She seems to just make an instant connection with people's furry family members!”
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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 Rancho Santa Margarita on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 998 cat sitters in Rancho Santa Margarita. 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 Rancho Santa Margarita cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Rancho Santa Margarita have an average of 15 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 Rancho Santa Margarita.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Rancho Santa Margarita 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 998 cat sitters in Rancho Santa Margarita on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Rancho Santa Margarita, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
