Cat Sitting River Oaks
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“Really great and professional service. Received quick responses and good pictures to make me feel like my fur babies are well tacked care of. Came home to a clean house with some happy cats!”
“Meagan was super sweet and great with our kitties. She gave them fresh water each visit, topped off their food, picked the cat litter, and cleaned up their puke mess. She even swept the loose litter and brought in a package that was delivered! She gave the kitties she could find lots of lovies as well. We’ll definitely be using her services again!”
“Mya was so wonderful and very professional! She updated me throughout my cat’s stay with pictures and videos. This was my first time using her and I’m so glad I did because now I have someone trustworthy and reliable to watch my fur babies! Would recommend!”
“Lauren was great. She helped me out with my last minute request and kept my place very clean when she came to visit. I will definitely be using her again over any of the other sitters I have tried on this app. Truly went out of her way to communicate each time she was around my place, glad I chose someone new this time. I will no doubt be sticking with Lauren.”
“I can't recommend Dianne enough! My cat, Peanut, is extremely shy and anxious around people, but she made her feel completely comfortable and cared for. It was clear that Dianne has a genuine love for animals and knows how to approach even the most nervous pets with patience and kindness. I felt confident leaving my Turkish Van cat in her care and will absolutely be booking again!”
About: I’ve been a lifelong animal lover and understand that pets are family. I provide dependable, attentive care so you can travel with confidence, knowing your pets and home are in good hands. I’m comfortable caring for dogs of all sizes, cats, and other household pets. Whether your pet enjoys long walks, playtime, a consistent routine, or simply companionship, I tailor my care to their individual needs. I’m patient with senior pets, attentive to medication schedules and special instructions, and committed to maintaining the routines that help pets feel safe and comfortable. In addition to pet care, I take pride in keeping a clean, secure, and well-maintained home. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and respectful of your property. I’ll provide regular updates, photos, and prompt communication so you always know how your pets are doing. As a mature, responsible professional, I understand the importance of trust, reliability, and treating your pets and home with the same care and respect I would expect for my own. Pet care fits well into my schedule. I work a four-day week, with two days working remotely and two days in the office, which gives me flexibility to provide attentive, dependable care. On my remote workdays, I’m home throughout the day for companionship, walks, playtime, feeding, and potty breaks. On office days, I plan my schedule carefully to ensure pets receive the care and attention they need before and after work. My evenings and weekends are generally open, allowing me to dedicate quality time to pet sitting, house sitting, overnight stays, and maintaining your pet’s normal routine. I understand how important consistency is, and I’m committed to providing reliable, loving care while you’re away. Safety, security, and your pet’s well-being are always my top priorities. Whether I’m caring for your pet in your home or providing drop-in visits, I take the time to learn your pet’s routine, personality, and any special needs so they feel comfortable and secure. I carefully follow your instructions for feeding, walks, medications, playtime, and household routines. I ensure doors, gates, and windows are secure, keep a close eye on your pet during walks and outdoor time, and maintain a clean, safe environment at all times. I also understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust. I’ll treat your home with the utmost respect, keep everything tidy, bring in mail or packages if requested, water plants, and provide regular updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pets and home are being cared for with the same attention and respect I would give my own.
About: Hi, I'm Gary! With over 30 years of dedicated experience in animal rescue, rehabilitation, and caregiving, your pets will be in highly capable and loving hands. My approach centers on a simple truth: pets are family, and every single one is a unique individual who deserves personalized care, respect, and patience. My extensive background in animal welfare grew in stages. I started decades ago with local strays and rescues, learning the foundations of animal behavior and ensuring our community cats and neighbors pets were safe and healthy. By 1997, I started volunteering with the Inland Valley Humane Society. Later, I volunteered with the Yolo County SPCA while attending UC Davis, learning from top veterinary professionals from the top veterinary school in the nation. Upon graduation, I volunteered with multiple animal welfare groups elsewhere in the state, synthesizing this institutional knowledge helping numerous rescue groups in the Inland Empire socializing dogs and cats, managing several cat colonies, and assisting fosters and pet owners with specialized support for sick and injured wards. While I am not a veterinarian and can never diagnose ailments, I am exceptionally experienced in the rehabilitation and recovery process. Through it all, I have become uniquely qualified to ensure your pets' safety and well-being. I have worked with animals from about every point on the socialization continuum --- all of them with very unique personality quirks. Every animal is an individual. And, while broad themes can be drawn, understanding and catering to individuaistic needs divides true caregiving from generalized maintenance. Even the most experienced rescuer and caregiver must remain humble and adaptible. Like people, no two are the same. I look forward to meeting your delightful pets and helping you with your pet care needs. The type of care they deserve! I am not altogether sure what this prompt is asking because animal care isn't necessarily something that always conveniently fits into one's schedule. I've done hour long socialization visits, companionship visits, all the way to all-nighters providing fluids and medications to parvo afflicted puppy liters. An animal's well-being and quality of life are the only components we must consider. Whether that's a bit of exercise, a clean water bowl with nutrious food, a nervous pet with separation anxiety, socialization needs, or treatment and rehabilitation, they all have to be considered as fundimental to a pet's welfare. My experience has exposed me to just about everything I can think of. I will be teaching soon, hopefully for the Fort Worth ISD or some other local public school district, but work has never been a constraint. Pet welfare is a 24/7 affair when the lives and well-being of our family members are at stake. Boarding outside of their familiar territory is not the most ideal situation for an animal. However, I have several crates, x pens, toys, portable catteries, etc. with which to provide them a sense of comfort and security, so long as we fill that space with things for which they can find a sense of familiarity. But, again, I prefer to not remove a pet from the territory where they feel most comfortable whenever possible. Not only are they separated from their guardian, they would then be in a new environment, with new scents, new sights, new social dynamics, new animals, etc. It's not the most comfortable situation for them to put it mildly. For creatures that derive their security from routine and familiarity, one change can be overwhelming; but multiple changes can send them spiraling. And traumatizing a pet is the very antithesis of caregiving, in my opinion. However, after a few visits and they get to know and trust their caregiver, these dynamics can change dramatically. But, the key is always make their visit as seamless and comforting as possible. With that stated, routine is the most reassuring agent. The times they eat, exercise, sleep, take medications, treats, etc, whatever their schedule is, adhering to it as strictly as you can is crucial. That's how a caregiver maintains tranquility in a period of potential high anxiety for pets.
About: I’d genuinely rather be surrounded by dogs than by people. I more than enjoy being around animals and caring for them has always been a love of mine. I personally haven’t had a dog of my own for a few years and it’s rather sad not to have a pet around to take on adventures, enjoy hikes and eat all of the food you drop on the floor.I have dog sat/house sat for various families throughout the years and I enjoyed every part of it. I would love to continue dog sitting and walking pups. I can’t wait to get to know your pets and figure out what works best for the both of you so that your pet is as happy as can be ! I do work from home a few times a week and I have a somewhat flexible schedule at work and for sure I am available after work! I think it is very important that the pets I’m looking after are able to stick to their routine and how things they would normally have when they are with their parents and I would love to know their routines and make sure that they have just as much playtime or walking time as they would normally have.
About: I have my CVA, am currently studying Biology to become a veterinarian, and have experience working in a vet clinic that also provided boarding for cats and dogs. This gave me experience with administering medicine and sick animals. I am currently a part time working student but have online courses most of the week which gives me plenty of availability. I am very flexible and willing to drop- in, walk, etc. whenever works for both the owner and myself. I have a friendly 9 year old Morkie name Aggie. I live in an apartment with a fenced in yard and work part time so I have plenty of time throughout the mornings and nights.
“Hannah is such an awesome pet sitter! Stayed at my apartment for a new nights with my kitty. Great communication, sent pictures and updates every day! My kitty was very well taken care of. We will be using Hannah in the future and I’d recommend her to anyone!”
“Avery was great! She was easy to communicate with. Sweet and friendly, very good with our kitties, especially our more shy ones. She was on time, followed all instructions and was very respectful of our space. She even made to sure to communicate any updates with the sitter following her stay as we were gone on a long trip and had a few sitters covering. I would book her again for sure! Our kitties were well cared for.”
About: I’ve taken care of my family & friends dogs and cats for as long as I can remember. Would love to take great care of yours as well! I currently work 8-5 and am looking to fit in pet sitting as a side hustle. I am completely free outside of my work hours & on weekends. I am most interested in house sitting, drop-by visits (walks, playing, feeding, etc.) and any other way I can provide care in your home .
About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was 12! I have 4 dogs and 1 cat back home, and 2 cats of my own! I’ve regularly pet sit for my coworkers, family and friends. I’m a graduate student at TCU with some flexibility in my schedule to pet sit on the side! Whether it be walking your dogs, checking and making sure all your pets are okay, or pet sitting overnight, I am available to whatever you need! I love all animals and want to ensure they get the care they deserve while you are away! I am super flexible and accommodating! Whatever your pet needs while away, I can do. I can feed, walk, and clean up after your pet and more when you are away!
“Really enjoyed meeting Alexis and introducing her to my Nikita; it’s easy to recognize both her comfort with pets and their comfort with her. Alexis’ home is warm and welcoming to pets—I’m excited to use Alexis’s pet services in the near future!”
About: I’ve taken care of animals in all shapes and sizes from dogs to bearded dragons. I’m comfortable with grooming , bathing and playing around. Would love to show you pet attention while you travel. I am currently a medical student and have time during the day to care for and tend to your pets. With my flexible schedule I am able to work any day. I currently have one cat in my home and live in an apartment. I have many toys and tricks to make your pets comfortable with me.
“Chantel did a great job and I am so glad she took care of my dog while I was away. Communication from start to finish was really good. I highly recommend Chantel!! Thanks for everything!”
About: Howdy! I am an Animal Science undergraduate student at Sam Houston State university. I have such a deep passion and love for animals, I wanted to make a career out of it!- I have academic and work experience with a number of different species and breeds. I have personally grown up dogs and cats through the years. I have expansive knowledge on animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behavior, and some medical care. I would love the opportunity to meet with you and your furry friends for your petsitting or pet walking needs! As I am currently finishing my last semester at Sam Houston State University online, I have open availability! I am typically a morning person and I love routine. I am able to be caring for a pet early in the morning or late at night! I understand all pets are different and will be accommodating to all their needs! I love sending updates on how pets are doing / behaving while you’re away. Showing extra love and attention to pets is important, especially when they are missing their humans. I love every pet like my own!
About: I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, bunnies, turtles, even bearded dragons for years! I literally just love all animals & would love to be able to love on yours while you’re away! I would never want your pets to feel lonely while you’re gone, please trust your babies will be in great hands & very loved! So I have a part time job & I’m also doing a bit of school but I’ll be home a lot except on Thursdays I will for sure be home late. But other than that between classes & shifts I will be at home playing, cuddling, & taking care of your beloved pet! I do live in an apartment but have a fenced in yard & I also have multiple parks nearby that I can take your dog on a walk at. I have no other pets in my apartment so if your pet doesn’t like sharing that’s no problem! I do have a crate if need be for your pet, & if you have a cat I’m also about to purchase a cat tree!
“Alexis was amazing!!! She took care of my two cats while I was away on vacation. They were well taken care of and Alexis was so loving and caring to my babies. One of my cats is always scared of new people and hides, Alexis got her to come out the first day! She has a gift with animals and is very reliable. Have to book with her, won’t regret it!”
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in River Oaks is $20
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Laralen was very thorough with her visits, and followed instructions to a t! She sends picture updates almost everyday to put you at ease with how your fur babies are doing. Thank you for taking care of my kitties and making sure they were fed and kitty boxes were clean.
So sweet and very accommodating! She updated me with pictures of my cat’s litter boxes, food station, and my kitty that wanted to come out. My cats seemed to enjoy her presence and I can’t thank her enough for helping me out on such short notice. Thank you Michele!
Heather is amazing! She has watched our kitties for us a couple of times now and we are grateful to have someone trustworthy when we are out of town. Our kitties are pretty shy, so it has been amazing having someone who can meet our kitties where they are at and create a comfortable environment for them while we are gone. I highly recommend Heather and we will be using her every time moving forward! ⭐️🐾🤩
Taylor Jon was great with my cats he sent pictures and responded to every message. I told him my older cat gets anxious when I leave he made sure to give her extra attention. He cleaned up after them which was nice after traveling. I would book again with Taylor he was great with my cats and my house looked good when I came home.
Adelaide did a WONDERFUL job taking care of my sweet Mila!! She was responsive, communicated proactively and promptly, and sent the cutest pictures of my kitty while I was away. I will 100% be using her again in the future!!! Thank you Adelaide again for taking such good care of girl!!!🤍
Jill was an amazing match for our cats & took such wonderful, loving care of them. The daily updates and photos were timely and thorough. Our “scared” kitty was downright friendly to her because of Jill’s calming nature with animals. Most definitely recommend!
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in River Oaks is $20 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $14 and $28 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 668 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across River Oaks. 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.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in River Oaks. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 93% 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.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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