Cat Sitting in San Marcos
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1. Diane B.
“Diana was great! Good communication, on time, took excellent care of my dog.”
2. Chloe S.
“Chloe has taken care of my dog, on numerous occasions. She is loving and conscientious . considerate of the owner’s property, as well as following all that’s asked of her.”
3. Mark H.
“Mark was always on time and very attentive to our cats! One is rather shy and I appreciate the effort and patience with him. Definitely will book again in the future!”
4. William H.
“Thank you!”
5. Lauren Y.
“Lauren is the best! She took excellent care of our cat. He absolutely adores her. She's very kind, professional and conscientious. It made traveling a lot easier for us, knowing that she was taking care of him. We will definitely be booking her again in the future!”
6. Heather B.
“Absolutely wonderful!! We unexpectedly had to go out of town and Heather provided awesome photos and great feedback on how our girl was doing! Will definitely book again 😃”
7. Aimee E.
“Aimee was great with Maverick for a drop-in visit!! She was punctual, very communicative and followed instructions. She sent pics which showed how happy he was during their play time! I was very pleased to know Mav was in good hands and will def book Aimee again!”
8. Catalina M.
About: I have taken care of pets for multiple years; pet siting at clients houses and doing drop-ins to have fun excursions and make sure the pets needs are met and they get plenty of love while owners are away. I have experienced adapting to anxious dogs, training puppies, and get them socialized early. I am a full time college student, but have plenty of time to pet sit on weekdays away (I’m also flexible on weekdays for specific needs). I would pay close attention to an instruction on specific needs of dog and dog parents. I assure you your pets are in trusted hands.
9. Marlene Q.
“Marlene did an excellent job checking in on my cat Philo. Philo can be nervous and shy around new people even tho she knows she wants to play and Marlene did a good job of going at Philo’s pace while still being able to give her some stimulation and treats.”
10. Victoria S.
“Victoria was great! Easy and efficient communication.”
11. Andrew L.
“Andrew did a fabulous job taking care of my cats. Not only fed them but sat on the floor getting to know them and playing with them. He was very polite and attentive to my concerns about leaving my cats in the hands of someone else. I will definitely be using Andrew again!”
12. Sylvia P.
“For the past two years, Sylvia has been the dedicated pet sitter for my 3-year-old Boxer, Scooby. I am consistently amazed by the bond they share, often finding myself a bit jealous of their connection. Sylvia treats Scooby as if he were her own, and it’s clear that he adores her. Sylvia's reliability and commitment have been a great comfort during my busy workweeks. Knowing that Scooby is in her capable hands gives me peace of mind. She not only ensures his needs are met but also engages with him energetically, matching his high energy levels with play and attention. Sylvia is an exceptional pet sitter who goes above and beyond, and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a loving and dependable caregiver for their pets. Scooby and I are incredibly fortunate to have her!”
13. Cassidy N.
“Cassidy loves dogs so much and dogs absolutely adore and love her. She is gentle, caring, passionate, trains dogs and provides a wonderful experience when she walks the dogs. She is a great communicator and provides feedback about the walk. She is a 5 star rating dog walker! You will be very happy with her services. 🐕”
14. olivia r.
“Olivia has demonstrated time and time again that she is the right person for me and my pets. She has a natural affinity with animals, and always goes above and beyond to make sure mine are well loved and taken care of. She has excellent communication and reliability, and always shows up with enthusiasm. When faced with a problem, she has really good judgement in what to do to resolve it, and is always open to trying new activities with the little ones. I really cant recommend her enough. You can trust her to be caring and attentive to your pets needs.”
15. Athena P.
“I contacted Athena on a last minute notice and she responding by text within seconds of the inquiry. She was a absolutely amazing with our 11 year old German Shepard and Athena will be the only sitter we will use from now on. Truly an amazing experience with a wonderful sitter, thank you, Athena!”
16. Emily D.
“Emily is prompt and reliable. We appreciate the feedback and pictures and are relieved to have someone that we feel comfortable taking care of our Emma.”
17. Jessica F.
“Jessica went above and beyond to take care my dog and even came in one extra visit to get my package inside, I am so happy with her service and will go to her again in the future.”
18. Olena B.
“Olena was great with our dog Summer! She came in for our drop in visits and played with her, took her to pee and potty, and fed her. She helped us out when I had to go away for a business trip. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter. Thanks again!”
19. Alani T.
About: I’ve lived with and taken care of dogs of all different sizes and breeds my entire life. From Great Danes to Jack Russel’s, I adore them all! I’m currently a student at California State San Marcos, and I am free early in the morning or later in the evening. I am unfortunately not available on Mondays. I not only provide love and comfort to the pets I care for, but I also pay careful attention to their needs. I can feed, play with, exercise, and provide whatever else is needed to ensure your pet is well taken care of! I have experience with crating and safely securing pets as well.
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Cat Sitting FAQs
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in San Marcos on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $25 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 Mar 2025, there are 2,024 cat sitters in San Marcos. 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, 85% of San Marcos cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in San Marcos have an average of 15 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 San Marcos.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? San Marcos 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 2,024 cat sitters in San Marcos on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In San Marcos, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% 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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