Cat Sitting in Rochester
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Top rated Rochester cat sitters
“We've booked Kayla twice and will definitely use her in the future! She is very responsive, reliable and friendly. Would definitely recommend for cats.”
“Alexandra went above and beyond to care for my picky senior cat for a week! She left a daily message, pictures, and cared for Tim as if he were her own cat. Highly recommend!”
“Lavinia was conscientious and thorough. My cat, who's shy around strangers, warmed up to her quickly and got plenty of attention, cuddles, and playtime while I was gone. Really appreciate the work she put in!”
“Veronica was very kind to stop by each day I was on my honeymoon to watch my cats, even though it was last minute. She even brought some packages in for me and moved a plant.”
“Paige was so wonderful!! We came home to two very happy kitties. She kept us updated with pictures and was very communicative with us about how they were doing and any changes that needed to be made. Absolutely recommend her and will be using her for the future!!!:)”
“Rachel has watched our cat twice now and is excellent! Highly recommend- she is very reliable and communicates daily with us while we are gone.”
“Carolina was amazing! The pictures were so reassuring, that Cassie was doing well as we were away. We would recommend Carolina to any one needing a sitter.”
“Priya did an excellent job taking care of my cat and gecko. I feel thankful that she made sure they were safe and spent quality time with them!”
“Rebecca was fabulous! We have a grumpy old kitty that needs daily medication and were worried about being gone for almost two weeks but Rebecca did such a good job of putting us at ease and took wonderful care of our cat! Rebecca was always super quick with responding to messages and sent some adorable photos of our cat while we were away. It made our trip that much better to know our kitty was happy and well taken care of while we were gone. Would highly recommend Rebecca and will definitely use her services again for any future cat sitting needs.”
“Daniel is really helpful and accommodating for my cat who generally dislikes most people. I’m grateful to know he’s checking in our her and making sure she gets her daily medication. Thanks, Daniel!!”
“Emalee agreed to do drop in visits for my cat on relatively short notice. She also kindly watered my avocado tree. She did a great job with my cat!”
“Tina took great care of our three cats and even dealth with fross flies in their water fountain and multiple technology failures around the apartment. She communicated really well and was a great problem solver. Totally recommend.”
“Ona did a great job! She easily followed my complicated instructions ;) She sent an informative update and cute pics from each visit. My kitty loved her. Would definitely hire her again, except I'm moving out of state.”
“Alyssa does a great job caring for my cats while I’m away! She’s super easy to communicate with! It’s nice to know my cats are being well taken care of while I’m gone!”
“Carly was awesome! So reliable and made sure our two cats got attention and time to play at each of her visits. She is very responsive and thorough. We highly recommend Carly!!”
“Steffen took great care of my cat when I was away. I could definitely tell he cared about my cat’s wellbeing and would check in with me if he has an concerns! Very appreciative of his care.”
“Anna did a fantastic job looking after our sphynx kitten and our home. She was so easy to communicate with and sent pictures and updates daily. We came back from our vacation to a happy kitten and clean home. If you are in need of a pet sitter—I highly recommend Anna! We look forward to having her care for our cat again in the future.”
“Did a great job watching my cat and bunnies!”
“Karen did such an amazing job with drop in visits over Christmas! Originally she met one cat at the meet and greet but I unexpectedly rescued a cat 3 days before her visit and she was SO flexible and accommodated my additional directions and last minute change, which I truly appreciated. Karen is super communicative and kept me constantly updated and with tons of pictures. She is very reliable and I will absolutely use her again!”
“Suzanne was a great communicator and reliable! I appreciated the pictures and videos and most importantly felt that my animals were being well taken care of! Would use again!”
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Kayla L.Star Sitter
“We've booked Kayla twice and will definitely use her in the future! She is very responsive, reliable and friendly. Would definitely recommend for cats.”
Alexandra S.Star Sitter
“Alexandra went above and beyond to care for my picky senior cat for a week! She left a daily message, pictures, and cared for Tim as if he were her own cat. Highly recommend!”
Lavinia W.Star Sitter
“Lavinia was conscientious and thorough. My cat, who's shy around strangers, warmed up to her quickly and got plenty of attention, cuddles, and playtime while I was gone. Really appreciate the work she put in!”
Veronica A.Star Sitter
“Veronica was very kind to stop by each day I was on my honeymoon to watch my cats, even though it was last minute. She even brought some packages in for me and moved a plant.”
Paige L.Star Sitter
“Paige was so wonderful!! We came home to two very happy kitties. She kept us updated with pictures and was very communicative with us about how they were doing and any changes that needed to be made. Absolutely recommend her and will be using her for the future!!!:)”
Rachel M.Star Sitter
“Rachel has watched our cat twice now and is excellent! Highly recommend- she is very reliable and communicates daily with us while we are gone.”
Caroline P.Star Sitter
“Carolina was amazing! The pictures were so reassuring, that Cassie was doing well as we were away. We would recommend Carolina to any one needing a sitter.”
Priya S.Star Sitter
“Priya did an excellent job taking care of my cat and gecko. I feel thankful that she made sure they were safe and spent quality time with them!”
Rebecca & Justin K.
Star Sitter
“Rebecca was fabulous! We have a grumpy old kitty that needs daily medication and were worried about being gone for almost two weeks but Rebecca did such a good job of putting us at ease and took wonderful care of our cat! Rebecca was always super quick with responding to messages and sent some adorable photos of our cat while we were away. It made our trip that much better to know our kitty was happy and well taken care of while we were gone. Would highly recommend Rebecca and will definitely use her services again for any future cat sitting needs.”
Daniel E.Star Sitter
“Daniel is really helpful and accommodating for my cat who generally dislikes most people. I’m grateful to know he’s checking in our her and making sure she gets her daily medication. Thanks, Daniel!!”
Emalee B.
“Emalee agreed to do drop in visits for my cat on relatively short notice. She also kindly watered my avocado tree. She did a great job with my cat!”
Tina L.Star Sitter
“Tina took great care of our three cats and even dealth with fross flies in their water fountain and multiple technology failures around the apartment. She communicated really well and was a great problem solver. Totally recommend.”
Ona M.Star Sitter
“Ona did a great job! She easily followed my complicated instructions ;) She sent an informative update and cute pics from each visit. My kitty loved her. Would definitely hire her again, except I'm moving out of state.”
Alyssa C.Star Sitter
“Alyssa does a great job caring for my cats while I’m away! She’s super easy to communicate with! It’s nice to know my cats are being well taken care of while I’m gone!”
Carly S.Star Sitter
“Carly was awesome! So reliable and made sure our two cats got attention and time to play at each of her visits. She is very responsive and thorough. We highly recommend Carly!!”
Steffen S.
“Steffen took great care of my cat when I was away. I could definitely tell he cared about my cat’s wellbeing and would check in with me if he has an concerns! Very appreciative of his care.”
Anna Z.
“Anna did a fantastic job looking after our sphynx kitten and our home. She was so easy to communicate with and sent pictures and updates daily. We came back from our vacation to a happy kitten and clean home. If you are in need of a pet sitter—I highly recommend Anna! We look forward to having her care for our cat again in the future.”
Carla F.Star Sitter
“Did a great job watching my cat and bunnies!”
Karen C.Star Sitter
“Karen did such an amazing job with drop in visits over Christmas! Originally she met one cat at the meet and greet but I unexpectedly rescued a cat 3 days before her visit and she was SO flexible and accommodated my additional directions and last minute change, which I truly appreciated. Karen is super communicative and kept me constantly updated and with tons of pictures. She is very reliable and I will absolutely use her again!”
Saoirse M.
“Suzanne was a great communicator and reliable! I appreciated the pictures and videos and most importantly felt that my animals were being well taken care of! Would use again!”
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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 Rochester 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 217 cat sitters in Rochester. 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, 82% of Rochester cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Rochester have an average of 15 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 Rochester.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Rochester 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 217 cat sitters in Rochester on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Rochester, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% 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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