Cat Sitting in Riverwoods
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Top rated Riverwoods cat sitters
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“Amy did a great job of taking care of my two kittens. They were well taken care of, she gave them lots of love and play time. She provided great communication and lots of pictures”
“We are so grateful to Erica for taking such great care of our cat, Herman, while we were away! She was dependable, communicative, and clearly has a natural way with animals. Herman took to her right away—and it gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. We loved getting photo updates and seeing how happy and comfortable he looked. Highly recommend Erica to anyone looking for a kind, responsible sitter!”
“Jason agreed to check in on the cats semi-last minute - and did a great job as usual! I definitely recommend him and will be hiring him for more cat care in the future!”
“Karina was incredible and great to work with! She was very communicative and took the time to play with the cats after feeding/cleaning the litter box. She took many wonderful pictures and made sure they were comfortable and happy whenever she stopped by. Provided great updates after each visit as well. Fantastic sitter, would definitely book again!”
“My rover experience with Denis was excellent and I would definitely book with him again. While I did not meet Nikki, it was very nice to know they work as a team and that my pets would have an extra person to care for them! Denis was kind enough to do a meet and greet despite my cats being shy, he asked pertinent questions to their care, which I greatly appreciated, and made me feel extra comfortable knowing he was prepared and experienced. His updates throughout the booking put me at ease, and I came back to happy cats, which is all I could ask for.”
“Brianna was the BEST cat sitter I’ve ever had! She cared so much for my cat Panther and it showed through the pictures she sent. He opened up so much to her, he loved playing with her and laying on her lap. I could tell Panther really loved spending time with her. Panther and I say thank you so much Brianna! 😊🐈⬛”
“Zoey went above and beyond to take care of my elderly cat! I had recently moved, so my cat was already a bit out of sorts before I went away on vacation. Zoey did a great job meeting the needs of my senior companion, and she also watered my plants! I will definitely have Zoey come back the next time I go on vacation.”
“Abby has cat sat two times for me and is gentle and kind to my feline Furkids Velvet and Pepper. Abby gives velvet her insulin shots and gets her to play with wand cat toy which is good exercise for her. Pepper is the athletic one and lives to play with Abby. She gets on the floor to play with them and gives them affection while I’m away which is a relief to me knowing they are cared for. Abby has a big heart and great personality; sending pictures and video and texts! She is super sweet and my cats love her too.”
“Christina is a fabulous pet sitter! She is trustworthy, reliable, professional, and loving. She sends great photos and leaves comprehensive notes. Look no further!”
“Jennifer responded to our last minute request. She was very professional, offered to do a meet and greet with us before booking. She took diligent notes and was very communicative the entire time we were gone. Spent time looking for and treating our kitties who were hiding. Would book her again!”
About: Hello! If you're looking for an experienced animal handler, you've found the right person! I have worked at an animal shelter for over 10 years. I have experience with dogs, cats and small animals. I took a break from pet sitting when I started a family, but I have since moved to the suburbs and ready to start again. I am mainly free on the weekends for a drop-in visit and weeknights after 6:30. I can be flexible depending on the day. Feel free to reach out! My husband and I adopted a senior dog Teddy who we had for four wonderful years. We also had several small animals in the past including gerbils and rats. I will play, snuggle, feed, and provide love for your animals while you’re away. I also send photos and updates to keep you comforted while you’re away.
“I love that Amy took the time to get to know (and love) Tabasco while we were away from home. I can tell that Tabasco really enjoyed their visits, and got some decent play time in. Hoping to have Amy again in the future for our time away.”
“We really regret that only five stars are available to rate Thea’s service because she deserved all the stars!!! We don't have enough words to express our appreciation of Thea's care for our cat Jess, while we were out of town for six days. Jess is a large 14 year old Maine Coon cat, that at this point of his life, seeking a lot of love and attention. Thea was a great companion to Jess and she gifted us a worry free vacation. We knew she is always next to Jess and we did not worry about a cat! From day one, we learned that Thea is a loving, intelligent, disciplined, responsible, and a very creative person. She put a lot of extra miles by learning Jess's eating habit and sharing her thoughts with us. She took Jess outside for a walk, played with Jess and advanced him to be active! She also decorated Jess’s corner with the colorful balloons on his birthday. Thea constantly sent us the, pictures, videos and messages with the updates on Jess's wellbeing. No doubts, Thea is the best and we highly recommend her to every loving pets owners!”
About: I’ve taken care of animals ranging from dogs, cats, birds, fish, guinea pigs, spiders and more! I’ve had multiple pets throughout my life and truly enjoy taking care of them :) I’m open to walking, feeding and especially playing! If animals are happy, I’m happy! I’m currently working full time, but am open to checking/walking animals before and after work!! I do occasionally travel for work, both during the week and weekend. However, if given notice in advance, I can watch pets whenever! As I’m renting, I would prefer not to watch animas in my own home. However, as long as you’re comfortable with it, I’m more than happy to take care of your pet(s) at your residence, or place of your choosing. I’m willing to do anything you would need me to do in order to properly care for your pet!
“Scott was absolutely fantastic checking in on our 2 cats. He was extremely patient and ensured the more anxious of our 2 cats was okay and eating / drinking while we were gone. Thank you Scott!”
“Logan was an OUTSTANDING sitter for our sweet Stella! She took great care of her and was incredibly communicative to us! Will use Logan for as long as she’ll have us!”
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Riverwoods is $22
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Sitters in Riverwoods average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
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 Riverwoods on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $22 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 Apr 2026, there are 2,900 cat sitters in Riverwoods. 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, 85% of Riverwoods cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Riverwoods have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Riverwoods.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Riverwoods 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 2,900 cat sitters in Riverwoods on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Riverwoods, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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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