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“Kim did an awesome job taking care of our 4 cats and was very understanding of our one cat that is a bit ill right now. Great communication with her when we were gone and loved the pics she sent. I would definitely use her again when we go on a trip again. Thank you Kim.”
“Hazel was very comfortable with Amber, while Claire is a very shy girl. I appreciate the pictures, videos and notifications of daily tasks completed. An overall amazing experience.”
“Lindsey is amazing! Prompt and communicative, we couldn’t be happier. She was very patient with our very anxious cat and made our trip so much smoother knowing our Moo was in good hands!!! Thank you so much”
“Rosana does a great job managing our asthmatic cat with meds and all. He try’s to run, which he does with us, but she manages to get him and provide him with meds that help. She’s always OnTime and sends reports and pictures. Great job by Rosana. Won’t hesitate to use he again anytime.”
“We’ve hired Caitlin a few times and our two rabbits love her! Our rabbit needed extra medications and care when we were gone for a few days, and Caitlin took great care of her and our other rabbit. Highly recommend her services!”
“I was gone for the entire weekend and Tabitha did great especially with our diabetic cat that requires an insulin shot at every meal. If you have a pet with medical needs Tabitha can handle it whatever it is.”
“Nancy was a purrfect caretaker for our two cats! Her communication was great and took wonderful care, especially for one of our cat's "issues". We were gone for 5 days and felt completely comfortable having her in our home to visit and care for our animals. We will be calling on her again if we need pet sitting services.”
“I'm so grateful to have found Marcelina to watch my cats. She's done two vacation drop ins for us and takes such good care of my fur babies! Even going to extra mile to help out with our new kitten. She's trustworthy, kind, and just overall so helpful.”
About: I have taken care and self trained dogs from small to large breeds. And I would love to take care of your pup while your away. I am always home on the weekend and home by 12 or sooner on the week day. Your pup is not going to be left alone. My partner works from home and is all in on helping make sure your fur baby has a happy safe time here. I have a fenced is yard. So we can play outside for a little bit plenty of water and a baby pool if they want to cool off.
About: I am a firm believer that our pets are our family, and each individual pet deserves individual care, respect and love! I am meticulous with details and ensure that a beloved pet’s routine is kept as consistent as possible under my care. I’ve owned cats since I was 8yrs old, and also had hermit crabs, Leopard geckos, and tarantulas. My family never had space for a dog, so I walked and played with my neighbors dogs while growing up. Once I reached my 20s, I’ve volunteered for years at no-kill shelters back in TN, trained on how to clean, socialize and care for dogs. I have just moved to Northern Illinois and wasn’t able to transfer my job up here. So I want to make my job caring for your family! I am available Saturday - Wednesday. I am very detail oriented and respect every pet owner’s instructions and wishes to the letter. Pets deserve consistency with their established routines! In the absence of instructions or an emergency, I have years of hands-on pet care to fall back on and use reliable judgement so your pet will always receive the best care possible.
“Jessie was great with our cats! Even our shyest one came out for her! She took care of their food and litter and even spent time playing with them. We loved seeing the photos and reading their reports! We’ll definitely book with Jessie again!”
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Kim K.Star Sitter
“Kim did an awesome job taking care of our 4 cats and was very understanding of our one cat that is a bit ill right now. Great communication with her when we were gone and loved the pics she sent. I would definitely use her again when we go on a trip again. Thank you Kim.”
Amber L.
Star Sitter
“Hazel was very comfortable with Amber, while Claire is a very shy girl. I appreciate the pictures, videos and notifications of daily tasks completed. An overall amazing experience.”
Lindsey M.Star Sitter
“Lindsey is amazing! Prompt and communicative, we couldn’t be happier. She was very patient with our very anxious cat and made our trip so much smoother knowing our Moo was in good hands!!! Thank you so much”
Rosanna M.Star Sitter
“Rosana does a great job managing our asthmatic cat with meds and all. He try’s to run, which he does with us, but she manages to get him and provide him with meds that help. She’s always OnTime and sends reports and pictures. Great job by Rosana. Won’t hesitate to use he again anytime.”
Caitlin C.Star Sitter
“We’ve hired Caitlin a few times and our two rabbits love her! Our rabbit needed extra medications and care when we were gone for a few days, and Caitlin took great care of her and our other rabbit. Highly recommend her services!”
Jadyn P.
“Jadyn did a great job taking care of our super social cat. She did everything we asked and our cat was happy when we got home. Definitely will book with her again.”
Kalyope M.
“Kalyope was great! Great and fast communication. Super friendly!”
Kim B.Star Sitter
“Kim provided much needed peace of mind when she dropped in to take care of my kitty. The communication was great. I would have Kim back any time.”
Jessika H.
“Amazing human and absolutely fantastic service. Jessika went above and beyond for my fur babies and I would rehire her immediately with no hesitation at all.”
Tara S.Star Sitter
“Tara was so great with our cat, Atticus! We loved all the pictures she provided throughout! 😍 Would definitely use her again in the future is needed!”
Tabitha H.
“I was gone for the entire weekend and Tabitha did great especially with our diabetic cat that requires an insulin shot at every meal. If you have a pet with medical needs Tabitha can handle it whatever it is.”
Nancy H.
“Nancy was a purrfect caretaker for our two cats! Her communication was great and took wonderful care, especially for one of our cat's "issues". We were gone for 5 days and felt completely comfortable having her in our home to visit and care for our animals. We will be calling on her again if we need pet sitting services.”
Marcelina B.
“I'm so grateful to have found Marcelina to watch my cats. She's done two vacation drop ins for us and takes such good care of my fur babies! Even going to extra mile to help out with our new kitten. She's trustworthy, kind, and just overall so helpful.”
Ariana Y.
About: I have taken care and self trained dogs from small to large breeds. And I would love to take care of your pup while your away. I am always home on the weekend and home by 12 or sooner on the week day. Your pup is not going to be left alone. My partner works from home and is all in on helping make sure your fur baby has a happy safe time here. I have a fenced is yard. So we can play outside for a little bit plenty of water and a baby pool if they want to cool off.
Delaney W.
“Delaney is a pet owners dream come true. Flexible and reliable. Always communicating and going the extra mile”
Katelyn R.
“Katelyn agreed to take care of our cats on extremely short notice and did an amazing job. Would happily book with her again!”
Angel L.
“Angel is a wonderful pet sitter! She has looked after my cat regularly for over a year and never disappoints. Our friends’ pets and neighbors’ pets find her very approachable and calming and she herself has had pets of her own for decades, all whom have lived long and happy lives. Her top priorities are your pet’s health, safety, and engagement.”
Blakely D.
“Blakely did drop in visits for our cat for five days. We were very pleased with the care she provided. Blakely is a good communicator and kept us updated on her daily visits.”
Delaina K.
“Delaina has been so wonderful with my hyper pup! Will be using her services all summer!!”
Jessica W.
“Jessie was great with our cats! Even our shyest one came out for her! She took care of their food and litter and even spent time playing with them. We loved seeing the photos and reading their reports! We’ll definitely book with Jessie again!”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Russell on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 364 cat sitters in Russell. 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, 89% of Russell cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Russell have an average of 18 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 Russell.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Russell 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 364 cat sitters in Russell on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Russell, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 95% 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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