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“Brandi took great care of my 2 cats while I was away for a week. As someone who gets very nervous about leaving my babies behind when traveling it was nice to know that they were in good hands ☺️”
“They did a great job taking care of my cat, Erika, who was not very happy about us leaving for a few days. Brittany sent me a picture of Erika each day, even when she was being uncooperative and trying to hide. She was responsive to text messages and kept me updated. I definitely recommend Brittany and Branson!”
“She is reliable and communicative! She will work with you, she was extremely kind when one of my cats passed right before the booking. My remaining cat, Gary, is so happy when she comes and spends time with him!”
“Amanda was an incredible help while I was away taking such great care of my cats! She went above and beyond, not only making sure they were well cared for but also leaving my home even cleaner than when she arrived. Her daily updates were so thoughtful and reassuring, giving me total peace of mind. Plus, she has such a great vibe—I feel like we’d get along so well in everyday life! Thank you so much, Amanda!”
“This is our second time and we will for sure use her services in the future. We love getting detailed reports, pictures and videos and our cats are so happy/well adjusted when we get home. We have a diabetic cat and Joyce is able to handle her insulin levels and a shy cat who has come out of her shell and loves when Joyce visits! She always plays with them and reaches out with any questions or concerns. So dependable and trustworthy. We are so happy to have found someone to take such good care of our girls when we go out of town. Definitely recommend! 10/10”
“Emily is great. I can tell she really cares for animals and my dog (and fish) would agree. She’s punctual and shared plenty of picture updates while we were away. I definitely recommend Emily for your pet sitting needs! 😃”
“Karen was wonderful with our cats and dog! Very communicative about how the pets were doing and very attentive to them. I look forward to booking with Karen again.”
About: I have had dogs since I was born. My family has always had a dog. For 18 years, I had my own dogs. I’ve also watched friends and family member’s dogs. I will go to their houses and let their dogs out for them, walk them, etc. I work part time at a local elementary school as a TA. I only work 5.5 hrs a day, so I have plenty of time to take care of your pet. I have a fenced in yard and a 10 year old that would love to play with your dog if I’m not! I can put them in a crate if need be. I’d love to take them for a ride too! If I go to your house, I will respect your property and your dog’s things.
“Great service, & personal! Would definitely use again.”
“I was hesitant to leave my fur baby for so long and I had a long list of information, but Lashay put my mind at ease and made sure that Bacardi was well taken care of! Somehow Bacardi also got along with Lashay’s cat, Leo which is great since I didn’t know how Bacardi was around other cats! Will definitely reach out to her again if I have to leave town for a long period of time.”
“I really appreciated all of Tanya's help with my pets. She's reliable, friendly, and trustworthy. I can see why she's so highly recommended...I will definitely book her again!”
“KK's needs were met and then some. Fantastic! We recommend!!”
About: I've taken care of pets for over 10 years. Family and friends have trusted me to care for them when they're not around, including feeding, exercising, walks, staying over, etc. I'm currently working full time, but I have set hours and off nights and weekends to be able to visit and spend quality time with your pet! I take care to make sure your pets needs are met and any specific routines/medications are given as required in your stead. My goal is to spend quality time with your pet and bring some brightness to their day.
“Jessica was amazing! My cats behaved and warmed up to her quickly, and I got great pictures from each visit. Communication was easy and responsive, and the only issue I had was on my side in terms of adding a code to the door for her. 5 stars, will definitely be my first choice next time! :)”
“This was our first experience with our 1-year-old cat named Stan being away from us. Teresa was amazing at communicating and also would send cute pictures of Stanley. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family who are looking for someone to watch their pet. When me and my fiance went to pick up our little dude he looked absolutely so comfortable outside relaxing in the beautiful weather and looked like he was part of the family. If we ever tend to leave even for a small vacation I would definitely 100% see if Teresa was available to watch our baby. We can't thank you enough Teresa people know how stressful it is to leave their fur babies anywhere but you made this experience so easy and comforting. Rover is lucky to have you respenting them.”
“Ezra did an excellent job with Bug, including using the pill popper to give her meds. I really enjoyed how professional and communicative Ezra was. They sent me photos and updates of Bug from each visit and even shared with me tips around what they found worked best for medicating her. Would definitely re-book and recommend!”
About: I’ve been a veterinary nurse of 9 years. I have a keen eye for pet behavior and have dealt with all sort of animals with different personalities. No dog or pet is too big or too small for me, I love them all 🥰 Willing to take care of other animals such as birds, pocket pets (hamsters, guinea pigs , ferrets etc) and lizards as well I currently live with 2 cats with my boyfriend and my family has my 3 senior chihuahuas who I live with all my heart. Soy bilingüe :) Hablo español I take care of animals at home and at work. I do work 13 hr shifts every tuesday,wednesday, and thursdays with relief work on the weekends (weekend depending) I live with 3 cats in an apartment, but I’m able to travel for walking and pet sitting within 10 mile radius I respect my clients privacy very well. I will provide as many walks to lots of exciting places like parks and nature. I also love keeping the more shy pets comfortable too.
“I highly recommend Cameron if you’re in search of a pet sitter. Her visits were thorough and she checked in routinely to let us know how our three cats were doing. She was always sure to send photos and updates of the cats doing their favorite activities.”
About: I have had and care for animals my whole life. I am an animal lover! I feed them play with them plenty of exercise vet appointments etc I am a stay at home mom so I am home most of the time aside from shopping and appointments so I have a lot of spare time through out the day to care for animals. My pets go out first thing in the morning and every hour after at least and they get playtime throughout the day and treats and they eat when they are hungry
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brandi r.
“Brandi took great care of my 2 cats while I was away for a week. As someone who gets very nervous about leaving my babies behind when traveling it was nice to know that they were in good hands ☺️”
Brittany & Branson S.Star Sitter
“They did a great job taking care of my cat, Erika, who was not very happy about us leaving for a few days. Brittany sent me a picture of Erika each day, even when she was being uncooperative and trying to hide. She was responsive to text messages and kept me updated. I definitely recommend Brittany and Branson!”
Jaymee D.Star Sitter
“She is reliable and communicative! She will work with you, she was extremely kind when one of my cats passed right before the booking. My remaining cat, Gary, is so happy when she comes and spends time with him!”
Amanda V.Star Sitter
“Amanda was an incredible help while I was away taking such great care of my cats! She went above and beyond, not only making sure they were well cared for but also leaving my home even cleaner than when she arrived. Her daily updates were so thoughtful and reassuring, giving me total peace of mind. Plus, she has such a great vibe—I feel like we’d get along so well in everyday life! Thank you so much, Amanda!”
Joyce S.Star Sitter
“This is our second time and we will for sure use her services in the future. We love getting detailed reports, pictures and videos and our cats are so happy/well adjusted when we get home. We have a diabetic cat and Joyce is able to handle her insulin levels and a shy cat who has come out of her shell and loves when Joyce visits! She always plays with them and reaches out with any questions or concerns. So dependable and trustworthy. We are so happy to have found someone to take such good care of our girls when we go out of town. Definitely recommend! 10/10”
Emily G.
“Emily is great. I can tell she really cares for animals and my dog (and fish) would agree. She’s punctual and shared plenty of picture updates while we were away. I definitely recommend Emily for your pet sitting needs! 😃”
Karen C.
“Karen was wonderful with our cats and dog! Very communicative about how the pets were doing and very attentive to them. I look forward to booking with Karen again.”
Jennifer H.Star Sitter
“Hello! I have known Jenn H. For 23 years. She has been a loving dog mom for two dogs plus many other dogs that her family had before I met her. I am a cat mom and whenever she comes to my house she loves on my fur baby! She’s a great friend for humans and animals!! She will be great addition to your organization. Thank you! Kimberly F.”
Hanna N.Star Sitter
“Great service, & personal! Would definitely use again.”
Lashay E.
“I was hesitant to leave my fur baby for so long and I had a long list of information, but Lashay put my mind at ease and made sure that Bacardi was well taken care of! Somehow Bacardi also got along with Lashay’s cat, Leo which is great since I didn’t know how Bacardi was around other cats! Will definitely reach out to her again if I have to leave town for a long period of time.”
Tanya C.Star Sitter
“I really appreciated all of Tanya's help with my pets. She's reliable, friendly, and trustworthy. I can see why she's so highly recommended...I will definitely book her again!”
Rebecca B.
“KK's needs were met and then some. Fantastic! We recommend!!”
Sanci F.
“Sanci is wonderful at caring for pets. Making sure they're fed, played with, and receive regular exercise. Any meds they might need to take are no problem as well.”
Jessica W.
“Jessica was amazing! My cats behaved and warmed up to her quickly, and I got great pictures from each visit. Communication was easy and responsive, and the only issue I had was on my side in terms of adding a code to the door for her. 5 stars, will definitely be my first choice next time! :)”
Theresa M.
“This was our first experience with our 1-year-old cat named Stan being away from us. Teresa was amazing at communicating and also would send cute pictures of Stanley. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family who are looking for someone to watch their pet. When me and my fiance went to pick up our little dude he looked absolutely so comfortable outside relaxing in the beautiful weather and looked like he was part of the family. If we ever tend to leave even for a small vacation I would definitely 100% see if Teresa was available to watch our baby. We can't thank you enough Teresa people know how stressful it is to leave their fur babies anywhere but you made this experience so easy and comforting. Rover is lucky to have you respenting them.”
Ezra S.
“Ezra did an excellent job with Bug, including using the pill popper to give her meds. I really enjoyed how professional and communicative Ezra was. They sent me photos and updates of Bug from each visit and even shared with me tips around what they found worked best for medicating her. Would definitely re-book and recommend!”
Stephani B.
“I’ve know Stephani for a couple of years now, and I will say I’ve never met anyone who takes as much pride in taking care of animals as much as she does. From having experience of taking care of her own cats and dogs to ensuring the well being of the animals at the vet clinics she has worked at, she always puts animals first before anything.”
Cameron S.
“I highly recommend Cameron if you’re in search of a pet sitter. Her visits were thorough and she checked in routinely to let us know how our three cats were doing. She was always sure to send photos and updates of the cats doing their favorite activities.”
Linda M.
About: I have had and care for animals my whole life. I am an animal lover! I feed them play with them plenty of exercise vet appointments etc I am a stay at home mom so I am home most of the time aside from shopping and appointments so I have a lot of spare time through out the day to care for animals. My pets go out first thing in the morning and every hour after at least and they get playtime throughout the day and treats and they eat when they are hungry
Brooke F.
“Brooke was excellent to work with -- even with changes on our side. She was patient and left us feeling much better with our travel with her visits and pictures.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Rockford on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 63 cat sitters in Rockford. 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 Rockford cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Rockford 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 Rockford.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Rockford 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 63 cat sitters in Rockford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Rockford, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 89% offer medication administration, and 100% 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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