Cat Sitting in Riverside
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“It is such a relief knowing that I can always count on Cheri to care for my cats when I'm out of town - especially because my house is outside of her usual service area. This time, I had almost forgotten to put in a booking request for our trip over Thanksgiving break, but she accommodated us, no questions asked - even though we had added a new cat (with a finicky palate) to our family since her last visit! Our Felix also had a change to his insulin regimen, and I truly appreciate that Cheri is able to skillfully handle these adjustments without difficulty. The photos she sends us from each visit are a bonus!”
“Kelly was amazing! She took perfect care of our senior cat for a few days. And made sure he was well looked after. Also, she sent adorable pics of him while we were gone.”
“Gabrielle did a great job watching our cat while we were gone for a few nights! Our cat is very, very shy and she is great with him. We love being able to go away and trust that our pets will be all good and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
“I would highly recommend Amber as everything went according to plan. I loved the daily updates/pictures. Although, my cats were too shy to come out, she took the time and tried her hardest. I will definitely use her for my future kitty cat needs.”
“Peggy is an absolute angel. This was the first time we left our cat for vacation. She sent pictures each visit and took such great care of him!! I would use her again in a heart beat.”
“Julie was a fantastic sitter for my cat! She sent updates with every visit and made it a point to spend some time with him making sure he was comfortable with a new person in his space. Highly recommend”
“Amanda was a great sitter for my 4 cats. Lots of pictures helped me especially when i was missing them while away. Will definitely be asking for her help again in the future”
“Jessica did a great job with Bailey. He was a happy boy when I got home and she also did a great job of cleaning up after him which I greatly appreciate! Will be booking her again for sure!”
“Miranda did a great job watching over my two cats, Ninja and Scraps while I was away on vacation. I definitely would recommend her and will be using her again in the future! She left great notes and made me feel at ease while I was away. 😁 Thank you. This was the first time I have used Rover and it was a great experience. Miranda also help me understand how to use the app since I made some silly mistakes.”
“Collin does a wonderful Job with our cat Penelope! He is friendly, reliable, and sends great pictures of her :) I am so grateful for his help!”
About: Hello! My name is Marissa and I am a HUGE dog lover! I have been caring for dogs through high school, college and now during my spare time as a public school teacher! I can do drop by visits to feed, walk and play while owners are out for the day or away for a few nights. As the owner of a diabetic senior dog who receives multiple medications and insulin injections daily, I know how overwhelming it can be to leave your fur baby in the hands of someone else. I promise to give your dog the love and care they need while you aren’t home. Please reach out so we can arrange a meet and greet. I am looking forward to meeting more canine friends!! I am a teacher on summer break which means flexible availability! :) Advanced noticed is always appreciated, but feel free to reach out for last minute needs and I can check my availability! I take the instructions you leave for me very seriously so I can do what is best for your dog! It is important to me that everyone involved (myself, you and your dog) feels comfortable.
“Bri was super nice and great to work with! She is super gentle with animals and was eager to help out. Would definitely book with her again, thanks again Bri!”
About: NJ Residents. I've been around dogs my entire life, including Labradors, Beagles, and Labrador mixes. Right now, I share my home with a 97-pound Labrador retriever named Hunter, an orange tabby cat named Flash and a black tabby named Bear. I have experience caring for both dogs and cats, and I'm comfortable walking, feeding/fresh water, administering medication, and showering your furry friend with love and attention. I'm an elementary school teacher with summers off, so I’m available for walks and drop-in visits Monday through Friday. Weekends can be arranged if needed. Please note, I won’t be available the week of July 21st, as I'll be out of state on vacation. Your furry companions are my number one priority. I’m committed to following all of your instructions closely and will ensure a safe, loving, and dependable environment for them. You can count on me to be reliable and attentive to their needs.
“Weiwei was great with our three kitties! She was super friendly, kind, and easy to work with. Definitely will be booking again! :)”
“Samantha was wonderful with our cat, Penelope. She was communicative and friendly, and so professional! I would recommend her to anyone & will be in touch in the future ❤️”
“Thank you Megan from Mr. Bill. He had just been relocated to the area, and the ability to have you come by on short notice was sooooo helpful to Mr. Bill! Thank you!”
About: I have been an owner and lover of dogs and cats my whole life! I currently have two cats and one dog of my own, and I often look after my parents’ two dogs as well. I look forward to meeting and caring for plenty of other lovable pets! I currently work full-time during the day, but am free most nights of the week! It will be no inconvenience to request pet services from me at a short notice. I am very comfortable going into customer’s homes to look after their pets! I can feed them, play with them, take them for walks, and pick up after them.
About: I have taken care of animals my entire life. Dogs, cats, and even reptiles. I love animals, and would have no problem watching yours. I look forward to meeting your beloved animals. I am currently working a full time job. I am available most weekends in throughout the day and night. During the week, I am available past 4PM. I love going on walks, so I would keep your animal active. My apartment does now allow for dogs or cats, so I am only available to house sit or stop in to feed your animals/take them for walks.
About: I have had a variety of furbabies from hamsters to dogs. In the past, I have cared for dogs from drop-in visits to house-sitting. Both consisted of feedings, walks, and hanging out. I also dispensed medications such as insulin to cats. Lastly, I volunteer and am involved with One Love Animal Rescue. I work from 8-4 (M-Th), so I would be available for visits after and on Saturday/Sunday I am open for the most part. My availability is dependent upon events that may come up. However, ia consistent set time would be perfect. My time does free up in the summer. My two girls are very well-cared for in our home. They have a fenced yard and eat breakfast as well as dinner. They are quite spoiled and I would treat your furbaby as I treat mine.
About: I am one of those people who hangs out with the dog or cat at a house party, rather than the people. I grew up with dogs, including one who was epileptic and needed daily medication. We also had a parakeet and several hamsters. As an adult I’ve kept lizards, frogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, and even co-habituated with a parrot for a few years. Nine years ago we adopted a rescue dog, who really made our family complete. Nearly all of our cats have lived into their golden years, so I have experience with daily insulin shots for a diabetic cat, and multiple medications and subcutaneous fluid injections for other cats. I will give the same level of attention and affection to your pets that I ask for of my own pet sitter. I’ve been caring for my own pets and the pets of friends and neighbors my entire life. I’ve helped rescue lost & abandoned animals. I’ve cared for and befriended all sorts of dogs - small, large, anxious, friendly, reactive. I prefer walking dogs on a harness as it allows me control without risk of injury to the dog. I’d love to meet you and your pets and see how I could be of service. I work from home with flex hours so am available as needed during the work day, after 9am. Weekends are very flexible. I can also do evening hours (until 7pm). I prefer to meet the animals with their human first, so we can get to know each other and I can understand the pets’ setup.
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Cheri B.Star Sitter
“It is such a relief knowing that I can always count on Cheri to care for my cats when I'm out of town - especially because my house is outside of her usual service area. This time, I had almost forgotten to put in a booking request for our trip over Thanksgiving break, but she accommodated us, no questions asked - even though we had added a new cat (with a finicky palate) to our family since her last visit! Our Felix also had a change to his insulin regimen, and I truly appreciate that Cheri is able to skillfully handle these adjustments without difficulty. The photos she sends us from each visit are a bonus!”
Kelly C.Star Sitter
“Kelly was amazing! She took perfect care of our senior cat for a few days. And made sure he was well looked after. Also, she sent adorable pics of him while we were gone.”
Gabrielle G.Star Sitter
“Gabrielle did a great job watching our cat while we were gone for a few nights! Our cat is very, very shy and she is great with him. We love being able to go away and trust that our pets will be all good and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
Amber B.
Star Sitter
“I would highly recommend Amber as everything went according to plan. I loved the daily updates/pictures. Although, my cats were too shy to come out, she took the time and tried her hardest. I will definitely use her for my future kitty cat needs.”
Peggy F.Star Sitter
“Peggy is an absolute angel. This was the first time we left our cat for vacation. She sent pictures each visit and took such great care of him!! I would use her again in a heart beat.”
Julie L.Star Sitter
“Julie was a fantastic sitter for my cat! She sent updates with every visit and made it a point to spend some time with him making sure he was comfortable with a new person in his space. Highly recommend”
Amanda C.Star Sitter
“Amanda was a great sitter for my 4 cats. Lots of pictures helped me especially when i was missing them while away. Will definitely be asking for her help again in the future”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“Jessica did a great job with Bailey. He was a happy boy when I got home and she also did a great job of cleaning up after him which I greatly appreciate! Will be booking her again for sure!”
Miranda G.Star Sitter
“Miranda did a great job watching over my two cats, Ninja and Scraps while I was away on vacation. I definitely would recommend her and will be using her again in the future! She left great notes and made me feel at ease while I was away. 😁 Thank you. This was the first time I have used Rover and it was a great experience. Miranda also help me understand how to use the app since I made some silly mistakes.”
Collin R.
“Collin does a wonderful Job with our cat Penelope! He is friendly, reliable, and sends great pictures of her :) I am so grateful for his help!”
Marissa E.
“We had 2 dogs when Marissa first began assisting us when we were out of town. She is extremely responsible and really paid attention to the needs of each dog. This was especially important since one of our dogs needed more than one medication at different times.Marissa is reliable and trustworthy too.”
Brianna A.
“Bri was super nice and great to work with! She is super gentle with animals and was eager to help out. Would definitely book with her again, thanks again Bri!”
Kelly G.
“I can’t recommend Kelly G highly enough! They took exceptional care of my cats while I was away, and I came home to three very happy and relaxed furballs. Kelly clearly has a natural way with animals—my usually shy cat warmed up to her almost immediately, which says everything. Kelly kept me updated with messages and photos! I’ll absolutely be asking Kelly to cat-sit again in the future!”
Jiawei X.
“Weiwei was great with our three kitties! She was super friendly, kind, and easy to work with. Definitely will be booking again! :)”
Samantha S.Star Sitter
“Samantha was wonderful with our cat, Penelope. She was communicative and friendly, and so professional! I would recommend her to anyone & will be in touch in the future ❤️”
Megan D.
“Thank you Megan from Mr. Bill. He had just been relocated to the area, and the ability to have you come by on short notice was sooooo helpful to Mr. Bill! Thank you!”
Andrew S.
“For the past 3 years, Andrew has been my go-to pet sitter for when I'm away from home. He is a respectful and responsible individual who is a pleasure to deal with. My cat, Toyota RAV4, has taken a liking to Andrew, which brings me peace of mind when he looks after her. I always recommend him whenever someone is looking for a pet sitter.”
Stephen F.
“Stephen is very friendly and very responsible. He did an amazing job taking care of my pet. Would highly recommend and I look forward to booking with him again soon!”
Catherine D.
“Cathy is the sweetest most loving person with my 2 dogs. She is so good with them. They just love her. Cathy comes when she says and some extra time with my pets. I know she volunteers at One Love Animal Rescue and animals are her Passion. I would highly recommend Cathy as a pet sitter”
Keri F.
“Keri has been a loving and responsible pet lover who has adopted, rescued and cared for pets all of her life: dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and more. She is extremely trustworthy and caring and will make sure that your pets are cared for as well as her own. I highly recommend Keri for your pet sitting/walking needs.”
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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 Jul 2025 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.
As of Jul 2025, there are 1,881 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, 86% of Riverside cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Riverside have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 1,881 cat sitters in Riverside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Riverside, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
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