Cat Sitting in Riverside

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Sofia S.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews
60 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Sofia is very organized, detailed and patient. She always communicates and sends lots of pictures. I feel much better knowing my three cats are in good hands with her.

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Jessica C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
296 reviews
69 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

Jessica is awesome! She sent lots of updates about the two cats and it was clear they loved seeing her and sitting on her lap from the photos!

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Samuel P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Forest Park, IL, 60130

If I could give more stars than 5 I would. Sam is the only sitter that my cat trusted enough to come out of hiding. I have a cat with a traumatic history and normally he does not budge from the farthest depths under the bed. I finally can stop worrying about my gentle giant while I am away.

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Wendy C.
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Brittney T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westchester, IL, 60154

Brittney was a great communicator, available at the last minute and showered my new puppy with love for a full hour! I will definitely use her again!

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Lauren D.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

Lauren was absolutely amazing watching my dogs for three days! From the moment we connected, she was professional, warm, and incredibly attentive. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. My dogs were happy, well cared for, and clearly loved on the entire time. She followed all instructions perfectly and treated them like her own. When I returned, everything was clean, organized, and my pups were calm and content — which says everything. It’s not easy trusting someone with your fur babies, but Lauren exceeded every expectation. I would 100% book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for reliable, compassionate care. Thank you, Lauren! 🐾💛

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Grace M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
209 reviews
71 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Riverside, IL, 60546

Grace sent us pictures of the pups and a summary of behaviors duirng her drop in visit. She took wonderful care of my 3 pups, I will definitely be booking with Grace again !

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Raquel M.
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Justice P.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
14 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Austin, Chicago, IL, 60644

Justice is fantastic and took great care of my dog! I really appreciated the updates and her attention to detail. It made the whole experience stress-free and I would highly recommend her!

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Angela C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
12 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Darien, IL, 60561

Angela was amazing! She was very thoughtful and able to help out if a problem came up. I feel very secure knowing she is watching over my cat Flora. Thank you!!

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Abigail L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

She did such a great job checking in on Stanley and sent wonderful pictures and videos! I already have her booked for my next trip!

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Kathleen M.
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Jessica D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
28 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

Jessica is awesome and so informative about the pup walk/drop in session we had her in for! She’s clear, warm, and loves pets! Highly recommend!

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Stephanie A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
35 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Downers Grove, IL, 60516

Stephanie did a wonderful job taking care of my two cats. My fountain unfortunately broke during the period she was pet sitting, but she managed a workaround and made sure my cats had everything they needed. Pleasant person to interact with. Highly recommend.

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Miguel G.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Riverside, IL, 60546

About: I have raised 2 dogs since puppies until older age. I have experience with older dogs and puppies. Love them all. I have no pets at the moment so any pet I care for will receive lots of love. Love all pets I can provide care in the morning and afternoon. I am available for many services. I can walk pets, play with them, feed them, take them out, cuddle them, and give them love. I can also stay in your house or apartment with your pet. I give pets lots of love and attention. I can give pets lots of love, cuddle with them and give them treats, practice commands, or also just give them space and take them out for walks. I love dogs, I also like cats. Any pets are a joy

Sitter Profile Image: Natalia B.
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Natalia B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

Natalia was very responsive and nice to work with! She was so caring with our kitties and spent extra time with them by playing and giving pets. She followed directions and asked questions if she had them. She provided photos and videos. Would definitely hire Natalia again!

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Yulissa C.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
10 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Austin, Oak Park, IL, 60302

Yulissa is an amazing pet sitter. She took great care of our four cats, two of which are quite elderly. Because of different dietary needs for each cat and medications the instructions are quite elaborate, but that was no problem for Yulissa. She is an excellent communicator, and she made sure to give as a daily update. We would be very happy to have her take care of our cats again!

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Jacob W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Jacob was great with my cat Jasper! He kept the litter box and floor clean and sent great pics!

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Zulema D.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Brookfield, IL, 60513

Zulema has walked out dogs in the past and taken care of our kitties while we were out of town and is always so incredibly helpful and kind. She goes the extra mile every single time, and the pups and kitties respond very well to her! I couldn’t recommend her enough <3

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Curtis K.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Uptown, Chicago, IL, 60640

After moving to a new neighborhood, we suddenly found ourselves in need of a new sitter and a little peace of mind before heading out of town. Curtis responded almost immediately and made the whole process feel easy from the start. By all accounts, he and Rumpus became fast friends. What was supposed to be our vacation quickly turned into Rumpus’ staycation, complete with couch naps, treats, and what looked like a very full social calendar. Curtis kept us updated with great photos and thoughtful notes that made it clear Rumpus was relaxed, happy, and very much in his element. Coming home to a calm dog and a well-kept routine is the best review we can give. We’re grateful to have found Curtis and feel lucky to have such a reliable, attentive sitter in the neighborhood.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly N.
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Kimberly N.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Berwyn, IL, 60402

Kimberly is absolutely fantastic!! She came and met the cat (and us) two days before our scheduled trip. The first thing she did when she entered our apartment was introduce herself to Laney. We gave her tons of information especially since we had never left the cat for more than a day. She blew me away from day 1. I allow my cat to pick out her food for the day by holding two packets and giving her whichever packet she rubs her face on. It sounds a little kooky but Kimberly did this everyday I checked our cameras every day after the notification that she had arrived just to check and saw her giving Laney her choices of wet food. She sent me amazingly detailed information about what they played, how she ate, and just Laney's general disposition during the visit. Kimberly went above and beyond on the last day by bringing in a package with litter and kibble! We booked Kimberly for one hour visits. I, again, typically checked our cameras about 5-10 minutes before the end of the visit. Every day, she was still in our living room playing with Laney and engaging her. I, truly, cannot not find anything wrong with how she met my VERY high expectations. She helped decrease my anxiety about Laney which, in turn, helped both my husband and me enjoy our vacation that much more!

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Alexandra M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
17 years of experience
La Grange, IL, 60525

Lexi is amazing! I was fortunate to find her in a last-minute situation, and she enthusiastically took on three drop-in visits with less than 24 hours’ notice. My timid rescue beagle warmed up to her immediately, she followed very specific instructions perfectly, and I will definitely be using her services again!

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Tara S.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Oak Park, IL, 60304

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sofia gives us such peace of mind when we are away! We know our cat will get lots of love, and Sofia is great about bringing in mail, watering plants, etc. she sends the cutest pics!

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Lauren P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren did a great job of taking care of my girl. She was very responsive and professional. I’d definitely use her again.

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Laura L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alma does an amazing job with my cat! She’s very attentive and kind. It is always a pleasure to book with her :)

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Anna O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alicia takes great care of the cats, and goes above and beyond when non-pet related issues come up. Thank you so much for starting the basement sump pump while I drove home to deal with the flooded basement!

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Rachel K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was so friendly and easy to work with!! She took fabulous pictures of my cats while caring for them, and provided excellent care. One of my cats really doesn’t like anyone, but seemed to look forward to Megan’s visits :) the peace of mind she was able to give while I was on vacation was priceless. Will definitely book with her again!!

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Justine D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica kept us fully informed, with photos, about our cats every day she looked after them. We felt fully confident and reassured throughout. She also went above and beyond, attending to some pet-inspired messes (a vase knocked over, for example, spilling water everywhere) with the utmost care. We could not have been more pleased and gratified by Jessica’s dedication and skill and would recommend her without qualification.

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Jeff W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie was fantastic and the cats love her! She was easy to work with and took great care of them. I love her photo updates.

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Thanchanok C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Top notch service. Zulema is an excellent communicator and really good with my cat. I highly recommend her.

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Michael F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angelina was wonderful! She took great care of our elderly cat and had helpful suggestions for some of his ailments. We will definitely have her back again the next time we are traveling.

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Shawn K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah always does a great job watching my cats Jack & Ginger. Even when Ginger decides she is going to be standoffish.

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Sarah M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was great. She spent lots of time with my cat, Elmwood, and always sent a few photos of the visit.

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Gabriela L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christie was great with both of my pets! It typically takes my dog a little while to get used to people, but seemed to get comfortable with Christie quickly.

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Michelle S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kay was amazing. She took excellent care of our two cats and made sure they don’t go crazy while we were away. Would recommend 100%.

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Jesse B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aimee was a great drop-in sitter for Mr. Cat. She was punctual and good with the cat. Aimee sent pictures of MC every day and was fast to communicate. I recommend Aimee for your petsitting !

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Sean W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Magnolia was great. Our kitty Phoenix was in good shape and not distressed when we returned from a 2 week vacation. We got pics every day with check-ins. We will definitely look to hire Magnolia again when we are away.

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Ralph M.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Riverside on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 192 cat sitters in Riverside. 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, 81% of Riverside cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Riverside.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Riverside 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 192 cat sitters in Riverside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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.

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