Cat Sitting San Jose
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“Laura keeps being absolutely fantastic with my kitties, going above and beyond to ensure their well-being. When one of them had a recent health issue, she showed remarkable compassion, kindness, and patience. Her communication is top-notch, and it's clear she's not just a great pet sitter, but a genuinely good and caring person. With Laura, I have complete peace of mind knowing my cats are in good hands.”
“Sam is awesome! She's very professional and thoughtful, and she wonderful care of my cats while i was away. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter!”
“I have asked Michelle to pet sit my kitty, Nugget, on multiple occasions and she will continue to be the first person I reach out to. Michelle is very communicative, always making sure i am receiving pictures of my sweet girl. I know that when Michelle watches her, that she will be fed, have a clean litter box and will receive all the love. I think the biggest indicator that Michelle is great with my cat, is that Nugget absolutely loves her. It’s so wonderful having a pet sitter that I can trust. Thank you Michelle!”
About: Hi there! We’re Jennifer & Eduardo a caring, responsible couple who absolutely love dogs and treat every pup as part of our own family. Together, we have over a year of experience caring for pets of friends, family, and amazing Rover clients. Whether your dog loves long walks, cozy cuddles, or playful adventures, we make sure they feel happy, safe, and loved while you’re away. We both work from home, so your furry friend will get plenty of attention, playtime, and company throughout the day. We live in a dog-friendly community with a clean and secure dog park, perfect for daily walks and fun outdoor time! We also love capturing sweet moments! 🐾✨ We share photo and video updates during each stay on our Instagram, so pet parents can see their pups having fun, playing, and enjoying their mini vacation. We’re committed to creating a calm, joyful environment where every pet can relax and feel at home. You’ll receive regular updates and lots of love from us and your furry one! We can’t wait to meet you and your sweet pet We work from home, so your pet is never left alone for long. You’ll get photo and video updates (and sometimes Instagram stories!) so you can see how your furry friend is doing🐶 I have a friendly dog park where I live so your pet will have enough space in a safety and clean environment. would love the opportunity to visit and care for your pets in your absence
“She’s absolutely awesome and honestly has some kind of magic with pets! My cat warmed up to her so quickly and clearly felt comfortable and happy around her. Couldn’t recommend her more!”
About: I grew up surrounded by any kind of animals. My family and friends always trust me their babies because I have so much love to give them! I’m a college student during the week. My best times would be weekends (Friday-Sunday) but I am open to chat if you need me at other times. I love animals very much so their safety is always first to me. I will not only make sure the furry ones are safe, but I will also engage and play with them so they don’t feel alone.
About: I've taken care of dogs both small and large with me currently owning two german shepard back home. I have had indoor cats as well with me currently owning one at the moment! Besides that, I aid my parents in caring for our hens and rooster with me evening having helped monitor baby chicks!! I am currently a college student. With that said, my schedule allows me to have time for caring for pets. I have a 3 day weekend which allows me to fit in as many visits as one may need. I will only enter designated areas when entering homes to visit pets. I will follow instructions exactly as the owner states and will not disobey their orders.
“Shawna is amazing! She looked after our cat for three whole weeks while we were on vacation, and when we got back, our cat was so happy and healthy! Shawna made sure to follow all the instructions we gave her and even cleaned up after our cat. She sent us the cutest photos of our cat during every visit. We're definitely sticking with her as our go-to cat sitter, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter! She's the best!”
“Marley was great! She stayed at our house for 2 weeks with our 2 cats and took great care of them. She sent lots of pictures and was very communicative. We also came back to a clean home which was very nice!”
“Lexi is awesome and my cat loved her. She took care of everything I asked and sent updates. Lexi is super personable, kind, and caring. It made traveling 200% less stressful because I knew kitty was being loved.”
About: I have experience on Trusted Housesitters with five star reviews (included in photos). I've cared for pets of my family, friends, and clients, including elderly dogs, active large breeds, and those requiring daily medication. I enjoy walking active dogs and giving them lots of attention. I currently provide dog walking and drop-in visits in Santa Clara County within approximately a 15-mile radius of San Jose (95110). I offer morning and afternoon walks, runs, and drop-in visits with flexible scheduling based on your pet’s needs. I also provide overnight pet sitting services in both Santa Clara County and Marin County. As an active pet caregiver, I enjoy helping dogs stay happy, healthy, and engaged through walks, runs, and personalized care. My goal is to provide reliable, loving care so pets feel comfortable and families have peace of mind while away. I always take safety precautions to ensure there is no risk of your pet getting hurt or escaping. These precautions are tailored to your pet's personality and the owner's instructions.
“Jaynee was an amazing cat sitter! She took care of my 6 year old shy and anxious boy for 3 weeks. She was very friendly and responsible. She did everything she could to make him comfortable. She was very caring and attentive. She gave him the right amount of space and attention. She kept me very updated on things, and she sent me pictures and videos of my cat. I’m happy to say, my boy came out of his shell because he felt safe and comfortable with her! She was a perfect cat sitter, and I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone to take care of your pets :)”
“Sarit is absolutely wonderful and i’ll continue to book with her until I no longer can! She took such good care of my two kittens while I was away for a whole week. Communication is always super prompt and efficient. She follows all of my instructions and takes so many adorable photos every time she visits. I can tell the fur balls love spending time with her. She truly goes above and beyond.”
About: I love cuddling and playing with all dogs! Having the peace of mind that your fur baby is well taken care of while you're away or running errands is what I hope to accomplish for you. I've had a dog all my life growing up, so I understand the deep emotional attachment that comes with owning a pet. I guarantee the safety and wellbeing of your pet, and promise to provide the same care I bestow upon my own. I myself have a black Chihuahua named Anubis, who I have had since I was a little girl. I'm comfortable caring for dogs of all sizes, and providing them a fun time when you are unable to. I look forward to meeting you and your pup. :) If you are curious about scheduling short visits during the week, please contact me to work something out. Based on what your needs are of me, I'll work around that schedule in depth with you to provide the best care. Everything will be meticulously planned to ensure the smoothest line of care. Safety and trust are my highest priority, that not only goes for your pet but also yours. There's no rush to befriending a pet, as they will best communicate to me the speed they need me to go to make a first meeting (and all meetings) a successful one. Whether that's spending as long as it takes to have them approach me and befriend me, or feeding treats until they think I'm made of it.
About: Long time animal mom, I work comfortably with all animals. I’ve personally owned 135 pound boxer down to 10 pound bossy chihuahua. I’ve always animal sit and handle dog walks for friends and family, so I thought it was time to set up a rover account. I am a former childcare provider that cared for 8 children while having 3 dogs, 3 cats, 6 chickens and a bearded dragon. My pets thought they were daycare children and I worked with the children to treat my animals with the love and respect they deserve. My dogs have taught toddlers to walk, and learned to tell on them if they were hit. I’m a wife, and mother to two high schoolers. Currently have an 85 pound boxer boy and 10 pound chihuahua with 3 cats and 1 bearded dragon. I’ve owned multiple dogs my entire life, but the last 25 years I’ve always kept at least 2 dogs and 3 cats at all times. I’ve cared for kidney failure with cats, and dogs in failing health due to age, along with blindness. Before becoming a childcare provider, I worked as a Vet assistant for 3 years, so I took in valuable information during that time that my animals and family animals have benefited from. I’m currently staying home after working full time away from home for the last 5 years. After closing my daycare, I obtained my BA in Psychology and jumped right into working as a Project Engineer in construction. While it was fulfilling, my children required a more flexible schedule for tennis matches and mornings with me. I am able to house sit, my children are fine with me being away for a week or so in the morning, but the continual mornings for 5 years was too much after having access to me 24/7 their entire childhood. I have family support for them, so that frees up my schedule, so I flexible to care for animals at different times day and night. I own a home with a fenced in yard with grass and room to play. I utilize additional temporary fences for added protection for smaller dogs. Inside we utilize baby gates because our young cats have decided that our boxer isn’t their friend, so they take up the bedroom side of the house, avoiding him and that makes their life easier. I also utilize my parents fenced in yard that is 15 minutes away for long stretches of grass to run and play. Their yard is massive and great for pups that need to get out a little extra energy. I am all about the extra caution when it comes to my own babies and yours.
About: I truly believe in consistency I understand that this is your pet, not mine, and because of that I want to listen to you and continue your behaviors and habits when you are away. That being said, I want the animal to feel at home! I am very loving and attentive. I have no issue with pets on my couch for cuddle time. I am flexible, open and active. Fur baby and I can go for a walk, a jog, play fetch, spend time at the park, or just stay in for tummy rubs. I do have a cat, but he can easily be separated in another section of my home if needed. I have had pets all my life and enjoy cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes. I have a flexible work routine which allows me to work from home as needed. I also live 3 minutes walking distance from my office, and can come home throughout the day the take my dogs out and give them love. My daughter and I love animals and have experience fostering puppies, and mature dogs. By listening to my clients requests, I can ensure a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for both canine and human clients. As I have mentioned, I am flexible and the pets routine should continue as much as possible while their human is away. If pets come to me, my house is peeped with baby gates to keep everyone safe and happy.
About: I have lived with my own cat for the past three years, so I know the daily rhythm. Feeding on schedule, keeping the litter box clean, and giving space to a cat who is not in the mood yet. I am not a career pet sitter and I will not pretend otherwise. What I can offer is time. I work from home, so during a house sitting stay I am actually there through the day instead of stopping by between shifts. Cats notice the difference. I care for cats only. Your cat will not be sharing me with dogs, and I will not show up smelling like one. You will hear from me after every feeding, with photos. If anything seems off, I will tell you right away rather than wait until you are back. I work from home, so during a house sitting stay I am at your place through the day instead of dropping by between other jobs. Mornings and evenings are the fixed points: feeding, litter box, fresh water, and a photo update after each one. I take one booking at a time, so your cat is not sharing me with another client. Same day requests are fine, and I can stay for a week or longer. I house sit, which means I come to you and your cat stays in the home it already knows. I keep the routine and the furniture the way you left them, and I clean up before you are back. My own home is quiet: one cat, no dogs. If you would rather meet before booking, I am glad to do a short meet and greet first so your cat sees me once before the stay.
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in San Jose is $30
Cat parents share their Rover experiences - San Jose
Ni is a gem! She cared for our two cats while we were away for several weeks and I am very grateful for her care and attention. Our boy is shy but once he gets going, very playful, and she quickly put him at ease and played with him extensively during her visits, and he was clearly eager and excited for her visits. Our other usually hides the whole time anyone new is in the house, but Ni was calm and kitty-boundary-respecting, which set her at ease so that she was even coming out at Ni's visits and engaging. Ni gave great updates and I felt very reassured at all times. My highest recommendation and gratitude!
We had such a great experience with Christina! She was able to accommodate our last minute request, which we really appreciated, and took amazing care of both of our cats. One of our cats needs oral medication and she handled everything so well. Both cats warmed up to her right away, which honestly surprised us because one of them usually takes a while to trust new people! Her visit updates were super detailed and we loved getting all the cute photos and videos of our cats. She even sent pictures of their clean litter boxes and food bowls, which we really appreciated because it showed us that everything was taken care of. She was very thorough and kept us updated on how everything was going, so we never had to worry while we were away. It's not easy finding someone you feel comfortable leaving your pets with, especially when one needs medication, but we felt completely at ease with her. You can tell she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. We would absolutely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring and attentive pet sitter!
Michelle was incredibly responsible. During every visit, she took plenty of photos and gave me a detailed breakdown of everything she did, which gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. She was also extremely responsive and always communicated promptly and effectively. On top of that, she was very experienced in handling an ant issue and kept my home neat and tidy.
Marlo was so great!! She dropped in twice a day for a couple days to feed and play with our two kitties. She was punctual and followed instructions well. She also sent updates with photos each visit to reassure our kitties were in good hands which gave us extreme peace of mind 🙏🏼 thank you Marlo!! We’ll see you next time 😊
Mallory took great care of our pets! She was on time, communicative and left detailed notes from all of her visits. Loved hearing about the silly antics our cat and dog got into! The pets seemed happy and healthy when we got home. And she shared sweet pics of each visit! Thanks for taking such good care of Atti and Archie!
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in San Jose is $32 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $20 and $48 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 3,140 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across San Jose. 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 .
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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in San Jose. On Rover:
- 83% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 87% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 92% 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 , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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