Cat Sitting in Riverwoods
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1. Amy R.
“Amy was fantastic with my cat Gemelli! She sent pictures and updates every day and made sure to spend some time playing with her everyday. Would highly recommend in the Deerfield area!”
2. Zoey & Madison J.
“Zoey did an amazing job taking care of my cats! They were very comfortable with her and she kept me well informed on how they were doing. Thank you!”
3. Amy & Lamar F.
“Amy is great with our dogs. We have two large boisterous Pyrenees mixes, one of which is reactive toward strangers but after just one visit, he had decided she was securely in the “pack” and was a love bug toward her, asking for scratches. She came over for multiple in-home/potty break/play in the yard visits over the course of two days and she was punctual, flexible, communicative. We are definitely going to request her help again in the future.”
4. Scott J.
“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!”
5. Erica G.
“Erica was amazing with our kitties. She was a huge help and helped by adding extra visits since I biffed on the scheduling. We didn’t have to cut our trip short. I will always book her moving forward.”
6. Leora R.
“Grateful to know banks is in good hands! Appreciate how very flexible you were for me and easy to communicate with!! Not like other sitters I’ve used. I always get nice updates and photos of banks while I’m away. Thanks again!”
7. Jason K.
“Jason took wonderful care of my cats while I was away! He kept in contact, took great pictures, and left the house just the way he found it (if not cleaner!). I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a pet sitter!”
8. Maria W.
“I was very comfortable leaving Maria with my two cats for the weekend, one of them needed to be pilled in the mornings and I felt confident that she could handle giving him his meds. I appreciated the pictures she provided and her quick responses!”
9. Brianna L.
“Thank you for taking wonderful care of my fur babies. Brianna is very kind and visited to take notes of my cats personalities. She loves animals and is an amazing pet sitter. Highly recommend her to anyone in the area 😊”
10. Colin H.
“Colin has taken care of my dogs for years at this point. He's always taken fantastic care of my animals and I've never worried about the health or safety of them while in his care.”
11. Abigail D.
“Abby is great! She gave updates on her playtime with our cat and got really great photos of her. Our cat is shy, but she opened up quickly to her. She played with her, gave her food, refilled her water and changed her litter. If you need someone who is trustworthy and truly loves animals look no further! We already have Abby booked to use again!”
12. Laurie F.
“Laurie did a great job coming daily and walking Lucy. We got multiple photos and a report card with how she did.”
13. Angela O.
“Angela is an amazing pet caregiver, I admire how passionate, responsible and loving she is with her job! She always shows excitement and love when she takes care of my 3 pit bull and bully mix dogs, they’re around 70 pounds and all 3 of them love and enjoy being with her. My dogs aren’t easy to handle but she always makes it look easy, she knows how to manage all situations with them, they have fun with her and she is absolutely someone my dogs trust.”
14. Emily T.
About: I have had a dog and two cats in the last 10 years of my life. I really cannot decide whether I am a cat or dog person. I love both so much. I will treat your fur children as if they were my own. I am a biology major at Macalester College. With my passion and experience with plants and animals, that should not come as a surprise ;) Since I am away from my 8 year old tortoiseshell cat Delli and 10 year old Chihuahua mix dog, I am very eager to spend more time with animals as I am not around animals as much as I would like! Let me care for your pets! I am currently studying to take my boards to become a physician assistant, so I can fit in pet care as little or as much as I want. I am detail oriented, very comfortable around animals, and can follow detailed instructions. I know I get worried about leaving my cat under the care of another person, so I care for other people's animals as though they were my own.
15. Denis & Nikki M.
“Denis and Nikki are amazing. Cooper loves hanging out with them. They are very respectful of your home and take the absolute best care of your doggo. Highly recommend. Also, they’re doing this for their children’s college fund, so please use them!”
16. Elizabeth S.
“I highly recommend Liz! She always made sure my cat, Lily, was well taken care of when I left town. And I swear my dog Strlla is more excited to see Liz than she is to see me!”
17. Stephen M.
“Stephen and Donna did an excellent job walking our Great Pyrenees mix several times over a few weeks. You could feel their love for dogs from the moment we met them and they were very communicative and kind throughout the whole process. Our boy enjoyed and looked forward to his walks with them and we would definitely recommend and use their services in the future.”
18. Christina H.
“Excellent. Christina was great with my Rottweiler, even though he can be very difficult. When she met him for the first time she immediately calmed him and took control. She sent me updates on each visit with pics. She also gave suggestions on how to improve his behavior and checked the house to make sure he was not bad. I will definitely request Christina the next time I leave town.”
19. Lisa L.
“Lisa is the best there is...warm, attentive, easy-going and patient. She genuinely cares about our dog...and we're all so happy we found her. Thank you Lisa!”
20. Jocelyn K.
“Thank you for taking great care of Otis! Appreciate the last-minute coverage.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Riverwoods on Rover as of Mar 2025 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 Mar 2025, there are 2,362 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, 86% 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 2,362 cat sitters in Riverwoods on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Riverwoods, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% 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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