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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley M.
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Ashley M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Monterey, Jacksonville, FL, 32211

I’m so grateful I found her! She is so great at communicating and always keeps me updated, which gives me so much peace of mind. I’m especially thankful that I’m able to use her for the month that I’m here. She has been so kind, reliable, and wonderful to work with. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust with their pets! 🐾🤍

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Bryce H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
17 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Oceanway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Bryce and his wife were able to come visit my kitty with only a days notice. They took their time to let him warm up to them and sent me pictures and great updates. Thankful to have some peace of mind that he was doing ok while I was gone.

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Brooke C.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
24 years of experience
The Cape, Jacksonville, FL, 32226

The sweetest, and the best sitter! We’ve used Brooke a couple times and each time has been great. Would recommend Brooke to friends and family!

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Kendra P.
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Haley S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
520 reviews
185 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Haley spent quality time with our 3 dogs. She gave meds twice a day to 2 of them. She sent lots of pictures so we could our fur babies. I am very happy with Haley and would be thrilled to have her visit again.

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Jollie A.
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Isis P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
35 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Isis did a wonderful job with our kitties! They can be a handful (we have 3) but she did very well with them. She was very communicative, brought up concerns when necessary, followed care instructions perfectly, was always on time, and gave excellent attention and care to our babies. We felt very reassured while we were away and we would definitely book again.

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Macy M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Springfield, Jacksonville, FL, 32206

★★★★★ Macy was absolutely wonderful! She took amazing care of both of my dogs while I was away, checking in three times a day and spending quality time walking, feeding, and interacting with them so they felt comfortable and secure. When Khaleesi unexpectedly became sick, Macy went above and beyond and took her to the emergency vet for me, which gave me tremendous peace of mind while I was out of state. She kept me fully informed throughout my entire trip and was dependable, caring, and attentive. I came home to two happy, well-cared-for dogs. I would absolutely trust Macy with my girls again and highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Matt B.
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Matt B.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Matthew was terrific!! By the second day my shy cat was playing with him and getting pets by the third. Thank you for an excellent job! I will definitely book Matthew for future travel.

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Lexi M.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32218

About: I volunteered at Ana’s Angels for 3 years, I walked the dogs, made them look nice and presentable for people wanting to adopt them, I fed them, gave them water, and cleaned up their poop. I will be able to do the same, if not more for your dog or puppy. I am a big animal lover, and would love to help you out! I have my own animal at home, but able to come during the day or board any cats that are friendly with other cats as needed. I will come to your home and take your pet and whatever they may need…if they need a walk, to be let out, fed/water, or even some love. I am very respectful and will follow whatever rules you oblige upon me, and will show your pet so much love and care!

Sitter Profile Image: Hirono W.
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Hirono W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Hirono is an absolute rock star and we are so happy we found her to check in on our cat for us when we are away for several days at a time. You can tell she is a true cat lover. She is super dependable, easy to work with, remembers things well, and we LOVE that she always sends us several pictures and an update when she comes to visit our cat. We have a super shy cat, yet he warmed up to her very quickly, so she has been a perfect fit for what we needed. She will continue to be our first call when we need someone to care for our cat. Thanks for everything, Hirono!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tania G.
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Tania G.
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$25
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4.6 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Jacksonville North Estate, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Tania did an amazing job watching over our pets the 4 days we were away. She had great attention to detail, checked in regularly with updates, and followed the instructions perfectly. Aspen seemed to love Tania! We would definitely recommend her to anyone and we plan on having her watch our pets again in the future!

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Megan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
56 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Oceanway, Jacksonville, FL, 32226

Megan was phenomenal with Bella! She kept us updated on how she was doing and sent pictures. Bella is a 7 month old puppy and Megan worked with some puppy training in her visit . We could tell was very comfortable with Megan.

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Sitter Profile Image: Brooke Y.
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Brooke Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
29 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Highlands, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Would highly recommend. She was understanding, patient when I became sick and needed to be flexible. I believe she was fair and honest. I will definitely use her again in the future.

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Eamon M.
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$14
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1 year of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32211

About: I have had animals in the house from the day I was born until I moved out a few years ago. While I was still in the house neighbors relied on me to take care of their pets, or to just be a friendly face for them. Since then I’ve worked as a veterinary technicians assistant and gotten to work more closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians. That experience has deepened my love for animals and expanded my knowledge of the care that is required for each and every beloved pet. I always strive to give the best quality of care for any furry friend that comes my way, and try my best to get to know them and their specific needs. Most importantly of all, I want them to feel loved and safe whenever I’m with them and I do my best to foster such an environment. I am currently a full time student, but I don’t have many classes right now so I will be able to give lots of love and attention to your animals. I have no other commitments so school and your animals are my full time job. I have previous experience in the veterinary field, and with that experience I will give the best quality service possible for your animals. I will make sure they are well loved, well cared for, and as content as can be while you are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Stacy P.
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Stacy P.
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$18
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8 years of experience
Copper Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

About: I have loved animals my entire life and have always had them in my home. Currently I have two dogs- a Carolina dog, a Border Collie and a cat. I have years of experience pet sitting and have fostered many dogs who were waiting for their forever home. That was a special time where I was able to help train them and adapt to living with dogs, cats and kids. I really enjoy connecting with dogs, letting their personalities shine and giving them the consistency and love they deserve. I have an extremely flexible schedule and would love to help care for you furry friends. From dog walking and playing, brushing and spending quality time, I will care for your pets as if they were my own. I am a stay at home mom. My husband works full time and we have two teenagers, plus two dogs and a cat. I am able to visit your home as often as your pet needs. I understand the stress of leaving your pets as you go away. I am here to make that as easy as possible for you and your pets. I offer home visits including walks, playtime and am open to oral medication administration. I understand the importance of feeding schedules and outdoor potty and playtime breaks.

Sitter Profile Image: Josilyn N.
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Josilyn N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Pecan Park, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Josilyn is wonderful with animals and a lifesaver! She was able to stop by and give me peace of mind during an emergency. I was in a stressful situation and she took some of the pressure off so that I could deal with what was happening in the moment. Priceless!!!

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Chrissy H.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
San Mateo, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

Chrissy was great with my pup, she was so caring and send so many pictures of Winnie of her check ins! I would definitely book with her again!

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Hannah T.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
The Cape, Jacksonville, FL, 32226

Dependable and great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly E.
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Kelly E.
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$28
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4.9 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
29 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Jamestown, Jacksonville, FL, 32226

About: I love all dogs... any breed and any size. My availability is wide open. I walked dogs for 7 years and boarded dogs at my home for 3 years. I moved to Florida from Virginia about a year and a half ago. I am looking forward meeting new dogs and establishing some great client relationships. Please let me know your needs and I'm sure we can work something out. All questions encouraged- I looking forward to hearing from you. I am available to care for pets in my home or yours. I pet sit, do dog walks, love playing with dogs and always give lots of love and cuddles. My schedule is open. I am available all the time. I am available to walk dogs, pet sitting at your house or pet boarding at my house. Rover is my only job. I have a fenced in yard, that is completely secure. Your dog is welcome at our house. We do not have our own dog. I only accept 1 owners dogs at a time. We treat boarding dogs like family inside and outside the house. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sitter Profile Image: Mason R.
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Mason R.
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$30
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25 years of experience
Oceanway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

About: As the saying goes, we truly do not deserve our pets. Most of us know this already. But our pets do deserve someone who not only recognizes this fact, but actively works to desperately earn that love and affection they shower us with day in and day out. I am that person :) I am currently between jobs with a bit of a financial cushion to keep me steady for a few months. This will fit in perfectly with my schedule because it’s completely free right now. I am in school right now for Human Services but that will not affect my work. My girl (Maggie) has her crate from when she was a puppy and that’s still very roomy for her, but she doesn’t use it really unless she’s pouting before i leave and she knows she’s not going with me. My house is very clean and she always has fresh water, plenty of potty breaks and lots of pets. Maggie is a bit of a ‘petmaxxer’ where she will consistently bother me until she receives enough pets, but let me tell you, there is never enough pets for her! She’s is my life.

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Emily B.
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$40
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4.4 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Oceanway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218

About: I’m very accountable, reliable and honest. I can adapt to any circumstances and situations. I love your animals like you love yours as they are family. I work part time doing this on the side but I’m very flexible. This is my side job and it’s my pride and joy to do for people that I can help. I care to the animals specific needs. Every animal is unique and I have lots of different experiences. Ask me any questions at all. :)

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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in San Mateo is $20

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Rae! May God BLESS you and your husband on your deployment in Japan. We appreciate you so very much for caring for our cats! Billy & Bianca

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Bill S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cheyenne is the best with our pets. I can always trust they are loved and safe with her when we’re out of town🐶🐱

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Candler H.
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Brooklin was amazing in caring for Gerald as always! Great communication and made sure I was updated with everything going on while I was away

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Giovanni A.
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We have 3 cats, and they can be a handful, but Adam did a great job with our kitties over the holidays! He was communicative, reliable and gave our cats lots of attention and love. We would definitely book with him again!

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Brittany R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tania was straight forward, it was very easy to meet her and hire her. She made constant contact when showing go to my property to check in on my cat while I was away. I would definitely recommend and book her again.

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Charlotte B.
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Stephanie has been such an amazing sitter for our cat Mochi and we are sad to be moving away from her. If you need a trustworthy companion for your pets while you’re away, Stephanie is for you!

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Laurin R.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in San Mateo on Rover is $18.19 per visit (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 1,189 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across San Mateo. 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 San Mateo. On Rover:

  • 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% 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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