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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer S.
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Jennifer S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Jennifer was conscientious, reliable, caring, and kept me informed during our time away. She took very good care of my cats and I highly recommend her!

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Kathleen C.
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Whitney S.
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$13
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4.9 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24017

We were so worried about our non social dogs getting to know a new person. Whitney knew exactly how to handle Hank. After a couple visits he loves her or the treats (not sure) but we feel comfortable with her being able to come in the house without us. Whitney is great!

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Lisa R.
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Samantha A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1,097 reviews
309 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

She was very good with my cats! I hired her for 3 visits, and each of them she was very attentive and sent many pictures of my babies so I knew they were safe! Recommended sitter for anyone in the area😊

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Cody H.
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Gussie R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Gussie stepped in last minute and did an amazing job! She was on time for every drop in, attentive to the dogs and willing to go above and beyond!

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Wendy B.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
20 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

About: I’ve had dogs and cats ranging in ages my entire life. I would love to treat your pets like my own. I have experience with separation anxiety in dogs, mischievous chewers, puppy training, and severe food allergies. I am confident in giving medicines to your fur babies as my own often find themselves taking medications. I also know how important maintaining your pups daily routine can be while you are gone. I am a teacher on summer break, therefore I am available all day to work with your pet babies! Would love to hang out with your pet on the greenway or just in the yard and fill my days with some puppy smiles. I currently have two dogs of my own Biscuit and Rusty with very unique needs. Rusty has been my companion for the last 9 years. He’s been through many moves and adjustments with me. Currently Rusty is beginning to show signs of arthritis so we are adjusting our care to best fit our little old man. More recently, my husband and I adopted a 1 1/2 year old Pit Bull named Biscuit. Biscuit has allowed me to gain experience caring for a dog with extreme allergies. She is the most playful of the two and is always keeping us laughing. I have experience giving daily medicine as well as dealing with an upset doggy stomach. We love our two fur babies and treat them as part of our family and I will extend this love and care to your fur babes too!

Sitter Profile Image: Madalyn E.
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Madalyn E.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
10 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

An amazing sitter! My dog is always so happy at the end of the days that he gets to see her, and the photos she sends our way shows he is having the best time.

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Bethany C.
Sitter Profile Image: Matthew P.
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Matthew P.
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$15
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1 year of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

About: I am a responsible college student who has always been comfortable around dogs and caring for animals. Through previous work experience in juvenile detention, I have developed strong patience, responsibility, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations. I enjoy being active, spending time outdoors, and making sure pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for at all times. I am a college student working part-time, so I stay busy but maintain a flexible schedule. I am unavailable Mondays and Tuesdays, but I am available most afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I enjoy staying active and am happy to help with walks, drop-ins, feeding, and making sure your pet is safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I take safety and trust very seriously and always make sure pets are cared for exactly how the owner requests. I pay close attention to routines, feeding instructions, leash safety, and making sure pets feel comfortable in their environment. I am responsible, dependable, and will always treat your pet with the same care I would give my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Selena W.
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Selena W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Selena was able to watch my cat with only three days notice. My regular sitter canceled at the last minute before my vacation. My cat was happy and healthy when I returned home. The feeding schedules were a little different than he was used to because we were squeezed in at the last minute.

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Betty D.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah K.
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Hannah K.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Hannah is amazing! I will be using her going forward. Great in a pinch. Totally accommodating and was available at the last minute for an emergency.

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Hailey H.
Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa G.
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Alyssa G.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Alyssa is absolutely AMAZING!! She took my booking at the very last minute. She’s a God send!! Isla was clearly happy to make a new friend. I appreciate Alyssa’s prompt availability and excellent friendly service. She was thorough and informative just all around awesome!! So grateful for her service!

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Destiny S.
Sitter Profile Image: Machalah M.
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Machalah M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Machalah took such great care of Mischa, like always! Returned to find her very happy! I would definitely recommend Machalah and book her services again.

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Katelyn W.
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Hunter A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
23 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Hunter is an absolutely great pet sitter. She has helped me out well over 50 times and she consistently provides great service. She is good in communication and takes time to form a connection with those in her care. Hunter is a kind person, even delivering dinner to me after my mother passed recently. Such a jewel! I can't recommend her enough!

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Michael J.
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Katlin P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
12 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24015

Katlin was awesome! She stopped by and checked ok my cat. She was great at communicating with me. She sent me so many photos and videos! I will definitely be hiring her again ☺️

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Charlotte M.
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Lejuana M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Lejuana does a wonderful job taking care of our kitty. She is very caring and dependable. I book her every time we go out of town if she is available.

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Becky P.
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Jay H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Jay is excellent, attentive and a real dog person.

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Darryl M.
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Kiera L.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
211 reviews
100 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24017

Kiera was so sweet and kind with our two cats. She took wonderful care of them and sent pictures each day! I wold rebook Kiera in a heartbeat!

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Kayleigh R.
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Cate L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
56 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24012

Cate was terrific! She took great care of Barry, was promot, punctual, and responsive, and was accommodating when we had schedule changes. We will use her again.

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Rebecca F.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
32 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

Rebecca was extremely personable and within seconds of meeting her I knew that my dog would love her and that she would be extremely trustworthy and great to work with. She sent lots of amazing pictures and updates!! My pup looked like he had a blast with her! I will definitely be booking with her again!!!!

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Katie K.
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$21
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

I was most pleased with leaving my cats with Katie for 2 weeks. She came by twice a day to feed and tend the litter box. She was punctual everyday and gave the cats the attention they needed. I will definitely book with her again.

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Kim C.
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Crystal H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Crystal was fantastic! She was kind, extremely responsive, and flexible. Crystal went above and beyond to care for my cat and to ensure that there were no other concerns. I loved how communicative she was throughout her visits.

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Caroline K.
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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Salem is $20

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie did an excellent job taking care of Tomás. She was responsible, attentive, and caring. She kept me updated and gave me peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. I would definitely recommend her and trust her again in the future.” 🐱

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Sharon R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hank sure enjoys the drop in visits from Michael. Michael checks the water, food, and litter - but then spends some quality time playing, petting, and interacting with Hank (and sending a few pics) . Michael's drop in visits during our last two vacations have been great,and we will use him again when available.

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Bruce K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Selena was able to watch my cat with only three days notice. My regular sitter canceled at the last minute before my vacation. My cat was happy and healthy when I returned home. The feeding schedules were a little different than he was used to because we were squeezed in at the last minute.

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Betty D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lejuana does a wonderful job taking care of our kitty. She is very caring and dependable. I book her every time we go out of town if she is available.

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Becky P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gussie was an amazing pet sitter for our elder cat—super attentive and communicative. Will honestly book her again!

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Ada Janet C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jade always takes excellent care of my pets! She is attentive to detail and always leaves my place the same (or better) than how I left it. My cat was congested this past stay and she even ran a hot shower to give him some time in a steam room to help him out. She consistently goes above and beyond!

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Cayman H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca always goes above and beyond. We totally trust her with our elderly cat. The pictures she sends are fun and reassuring.

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Larry M.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Salem on Rover is $13.91 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 336 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Salem. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Salem. On Rover:

  • 97% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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