Cat Sitting Santa Fe
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“This was my second booking with Tammh and she has been phenomenal! Sends lots of pictures and I can always tell that my kitties have been well cared for when I'm back!”

“Reiley was so patient with our cat in hiding that by the end of our time away, she was sleeping on his lap! We are so very grateful for him taking such wonderful care of our two favorite beasts. And such a sweet and gentle person.”


“Sam was awesome! She’s clearly a true animal lover and was able to help out with our kitties (including giving them 2 different meds!) in a last minute request. She was always prompt and professional in her replies and sent lots of pictures of the kitties. Would highly recommend!!”

“Joshua was excellent, managed the strict diet of our growing kitten with IBS, gave us regular hilarious updates, and managed to get on the good side of our other cranky cat.”
“I requested some drop ins while I was out on vacation to make sure my cats were doing alright. My cats were properly cared for even though they were hiding most of the time, and they were perfectly content when I got home. Communication was excellent too.”

“Vicki did great with my fussy cat. Philly doesn’t take to strangers very easily but she became comfortable with Vicki quickly. Philly allowed Vicki to brush her and played some. Vicki also did some extras around the house as needed. Very good communication with pictures.”


“Cheyenne was great! My dog Theo was super happy and excited when we got home from our vaca! Got pictures throughout the weekend that allowed me to enjoy my time away. I will definitely recommend her to anyone!”


“Nicholas took great care of our two cats for a week. During every visit, he sent us photos as well as updates on events (such as having refilled the water fountain, changing the litter, etc.). He also sent us videos of the cats every few days. We found the cats happy when we came back. It was clear that Nicholas loved the cats and the cats loved him back. Would wholeheartedly recommend him!”

About: 🐾 QUICK OVERVIEW • Private in-home dog boarding & limited doggy daycare • Calm, low-volume care (typically 1–2 dogs at a time) • Work-from-home dog sitter with a large, securely fenced yard • Excellent for anxious, sensitive, senior, or routine-loving dogs • Pet CPR & First Aid certified • Mindful walks, attentive companionship, and overnight care (A peaceful, boutique alternative to traditional daycare or kennels.) ––– ✨ABOUT ME Experienced • Attentive • Grounded • Quality-Focused Animals feel safe and deeply cared for in my presence—and I treat that trust with the utmost respect. – I’m a lifelong animal lover with hands-on experience caring for dogs (puppies and adults), cats (kittens and seniors), birds, fish, and other small animals. From childhood through adulthood, animals have always been part of my life, including personally caring for multiple dogs and cats, as well as animals while living abroad in Bali, Indonesia—where attentive, mindful care and environmental awareness were essential. – My primary focus is private in-home dog boarding and limited doggy daycare, allowing me to offer consistent companionship, a calm nervous-system-friendly environment, and truly individualized attention. I intentionally limit the number of dogs in my care so each dog can fully settle, relax, and feel at ease—never rushed, overstimulated, or overlooked. – I’m certified in holistic health, mind/body somatics, and breathwork with a trauma-informed lens. This means I’m especially attuned to nervous systems, subtle behavioral cues, routines, emotional regulation, and safety. My care is particularly well-suited for dogs who are sensitive, anxious, elderly, or adjusting to change. – This is boutique, quality-focused care—designed to feel steady, thoughtful, and deeply supportive for both you and your dog. ––– 🐾 What Sets My Care Apart • Work-from-home dog sitter with a securely fenced yard • Calm, grounded presence dogs respond to quickly • Excellent for dogs who value routine, familiarity, and predictability • Attentive observation with proactive, thoughtful care • Clear, dependable communication and updates • Respectful, low-stimulus environment • Pet CPR & First Aid certified • Very large, spacious backyard with outdoor doggie lounge (see photos) • Sun-filled doggie studio space with large doggie door (see photos) • Orthopedic, washable pet beds (small, medium, large) with blankets • Stainless steel feeding bowls, leashes, toys, grooming basics on hand – This is quality—not quantity—care. Your dog will never be rushed, ignored, or treated as “one of many.” ––– 🏡 Home & Environment My home offers a spacious, serene environment designed for comfort and ease. Dogs have access to a secure sunroom/studio for lounging and rest, with a large doggie door opening to an expansive, fully fenced backyard. A front side patio provides additional fresh-air space (see photos). – I’m also a mom to two kind, animal-loving boys (ages 8 and 12) who have grown up around dogs, cats, birds, and fish. They are gentle, respectful, and understand boundaries. They are mostly at school and are not caretakers. All animals in our home are treated with respect and consent, and quiet companionship is always honored. ––– 🐕 MY SERVICES OFFERED (Dog-Only): 🏡 Boarding & Doggie Daycare (Primary Services) I specialize in overnight dog boarding and dog daycare in a private home, offering a low-volume alternative to traditional kennels or group-style daycare. – Dog boarding and daycare is offered in my home for a very limited number of dogs (typically 1–2 at a time). Dogs enjoy a clean, hygienic, serene environment with access to a large, securely fenced yard and a predictable daily rhythm. – Doggy daycare is available in a private, low-volume setting—generally one or two dogs per day if they are compatible—to maintain calm, attentiveness, and safety. – Available upon arrival: • Orthopedic washable pet beds (small, medium, large) with blankets • Stainless steel feeding bowls • Extra leashes, toys, brushes, poop bags • Pet wipes and plant-derived deodorizing dog spray • Light grooming for small and medium-sized dogs A meet & greet is optional to all boarding and daycare bookings. ––– 🚪 Walks and Drop-Ins (Limited Availability) Ideal for pets who need feeding, walks, playtime, or check-ins. I’m punctual, attentive, and communicative. I offer dog walking and drop-in visits in a limited capacity to maintain high-quality care for boarding and daycare clients. – 🐈 Cat Care (Limited Availability) From playful kittens to senior cats who prefer quiet companionship—I’m especially skilled with various feline personalities and subtle cues. – 🦜🐠🦎 Other Care (Limited Availability) (If you have birds, fish, or other small animals, I’m happy to care for them too—just ask!) ––– 💛 MY APPROACH & PRICING I focus on quality, not quantity. My care is intentionally low-volume and highly attentive. Dogs in my care receive consistency, calm, and genuine presence—never rushed or overstimulated service. – My pricing reflects private, individualized care, limited availability, and the level of attention I provide. This is not a high-volume or rotation-based setting. Clients choose my services for peace of mind, reliability, and the quality of care their dog receives. – Meet & greets are always encouraged to ensure the right fit. ––– 🤍 BEST FIT/ NOT A FIT My care is an excellent fit for dogs who: • Thrive in calm, predictable environments • Are comfortable with structure and routine • Enjoy individualized attention and companionship • Do well in a low-volume, private home setting • Are sensitive, anxious, elderly, or adjusting to change • Are potty-trained and comfortable with basic obedience – My care may not be the best fit for dogs who: • Require constant high-energy play or group-style daycare • Are not comfortable in a calm, low-stimulation environment • Are not potty-trained or have ongoing marking behaviors • Need intensive behavioral training beyond routine support • Do best in large, high-volume or highly social pack settings – If you’re unsure whether your dog is a good fit, I’m always happy to have a conversation. My goal is to ensure every dog in my care feels settled, supported, and genuinely at ease. – My services are intentionally designed for families seeking private, attentive, low-volume care rather than traditional or high-energy daycare environments. I work from home, allowing me to offer a highly attentive and flexible schedule. Your dog’s day is thoughtfully shaped around their established routines for meals, walks, companionship, and rest—never forced into a rigid or overcrowded timetable. – I intentionally limit the number of bookings I accept so each dog receives unrushed, individualized care and consistent presence throughout the day. This allows me to maintain a calm, predictable environment and respond thoughtfully to each dog’s needs. – My approach is designed to feel steady, considered, and reliable—providing peace of mind for you and a sense of ease, security, and familiarity for your dog. 💛 A safe, and loving environment for your dog Safety, trust, and calm are at the heart of the care I provide. – My home includes a large sun-filled studio space with access to a spacious, securely fenced and gated backyard. Dogs can safely move between indoors and outdoors through a doggie door, allowing for plenty of fresh air and gentle movement throughout the day. If your dog uses a crate or has specific containment preferences, I’m happy to follow whatever routine feels most familiar and supportive for them. – I live on a quiet, peaceful street in a safe neighborhood, with access to a beautiful nearby walking path. I offer structured, mindful walks that are tailored to each dog’s comfort level, energy, and needs. – I care for every dog as an individual and follow your established routines as closely as possible. I’m very attentive to doors, gates, leashes, and overall environment safety, and I always communicate clearly if anything out of the ordinary comes up. – For daycare and boarding, I provide clean, comfortable orthopedic bedding suitable for small, medium, and large dogs. I also keep extra leashes, dog wipes, poop bags, plant-based deodorizing pet spray, toys, and a ChuckIt ball set on hand. – My goal is to offer a clean, nurturing, low-stress environment where your dog feels relaxed, secure, and genuinely cared for while you’re away.

About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was 10. Pets of friends, families and at doggy daycares. Pets of all ages, size and attentiveness to special needs. I am currently unemployed. I will have plenty of free time to take special care of your animals and their special needs. Completely open and willing. I have a fenced in yard, it’s private and not close to any roads. My neighbor is a friendly and kind man with a medium sized delightful husky.
About: I’ve helped my family take care of our pets my entire life. Growing up, my neighbors and family friends trusted me to take care of their pets while they were out of town. I can administer medicine to your furry best friends and I am a fast learner if I need to be trained a special way to administer the medicine. I have cared for high maintenance, elderly pets, and puppies with gentle care. I genuinely love animals and hope to hang out with some. I am flexible. I have a hybrid work schedule and helping new neighbors take care of their pets is my idea of a good time! I am an avid walker and I am patient. I care about animals, so I make sure I walk dogs earlier or later, when it is not too hot for their paws. I take client instructions and tips for treating their pet seriously, regarding temperament, likeliness to run off while on a walk, etc. I like to give pets ample attention so they are less anxious while their family is not home. I give pets space if they are giving off the vibe of wanting to be left alone, after I make sure their basic needs (and more!) are met.
About: Upon having taken care of pets for quite some time now. I have learned that all animals need love and compassion like us. I have cared for a variety of animals from mice to snakes and cats to goats. All of the time learning what to do and not to do with every animal. I've always had animals in my life ever since I was a little girl and I loved to caring for them. I was a foster parent for cats a few years back but had to stop when we moved. I've own a few dogs and enjoy the company they have to give to us. I would be more than happy to take care of your babies and treat them as my own.
About: I have extensive experience taking care of dogs and cats. I've been taking care of pets in a house-sitting context for the past 16 years. I am extremely responsible and caring and will always put your dogs/cats/pets first. I love spending time with animals and I am happy to follow your instructions very carefully in order to provide the best possible care for your pet! I have experience caring for dogs with lots of energy and the need for long walks/park visits and I really enjoy taking them on these adventures! I have a special relationship with cats, where I am able to communicate well with them and befriend them easily. I am also great with plant care and keeping the house clean and in order. My schedule is flexible. I often work from home. I am a massage therapist as well so I often have lots of breaks where I can spend time with/check on your pet! I cannot take pets in my home at this time but I am happy to come to or stay in your home. My first priority is caring for the animals and making sure they are getting a lot of attention and have their needs for food/walks/play/cuddles met. I also am very clean and respectful in others' homes and will make sure that the space is well-cared for.
About: I’ve volunteered at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society. I have always been around animals/pets and can’t remember a time I have ever been without one Animals have genuinely been part of my everyday rhythm for my while life, this isn't just a side gig I squeeze in, it's something I structure my days around. I keep my schedule flexible enough to accommodate early morning walks, midday potty breaks, or last-minute evening visits, because I know pets don't operate on a 9-to-5. Whether I'm caring for my own pets or a client's, mornings usually start with a walk or playtime to burn off that early energy, followed by feeding and a calmer stretch of the day, and then another walk or check-in before evening. I build my week around consistency, because pets thrive on routine, and I want them to feel like nothing has changed just because their person is away. I care for pets with the extreme focus and attention, checking on them very constantly and frequently to make sure the animal is doing ok and is in a comfortable environment. When I come to your home, my priority is keeping your pet's world exactly as familiar as possible, same feeding spot, same walk route, same bedtime routine. I follow your instructions closely, whether that's a specific leash technique, a feeding schedule down to the half-cup, or a particular way your cat likes to be greeted. I also keep an eye on the house itself, bringing in mail, rotating lights, making sure everything looks lived-in, so you're coming home to total peace of mind, not just a fed pet.
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Santa Fe is $25
Cat parents share their Rover experiences - Santa Fe
I didn’t feel like I needed to worry about Tigger when I left him in the care of Reiley for a week. Reiley clearly loves cats and knows their behavior. I feed a feral, Tigger, who has come to rely on me and so I needed a special person to care for him while I’m gone. Reiley’s daily updates and dependability as far as the time he fed Tigger each day were instrumental in putting me at ease to be absent for awhile. I would 100% hire Reiley again.

We had a great experience with Anna! She is friendly and reliable and took great care of our kitty while we were away. She took the time to stop by for a meet and greet before our travels, which I really appreciated. Would love to book with her again in the future!

Nicholas took great care of our two cats for a week. During every visit, he sent us photos as well as updates on events (such as having refilled the water fountain, changing the litter, etc.). He also sent us videos of the cats every few days. We found the cats happy when we came back. It was clear that Nicholas loved the cats and the cats loved him back. Would wholeheartedly recommend him!

Kimmy was fantastic, we could not be more pleased. She followed our requested directions to a T and sent copious notes and lots of photos (a must for anxious pet parents)! We had to extend due to a flight cancellation and she was super understanding and flexible. We will absolutely book with her again!

This is the third time April has helped take care of our three cats — she is really the best. We love all the pictures she shares and detailed updates; she knows our cats so well now and makes a point to play with each of them one-on-one. I can’t say enough about how kind she is and how conscientious. We trust her completely to take care of the fur babies and the house. So grateful to have found her on Rover and we will be booking again. Thank you for everything, April!

Once again Amanda was a wonderful sitter. Our kitty was clearly so relaxed when we returned from our travels. We got updates and photos, and she even took out the dirty litter on her final visit before we got home. Amanda is our go-to kitty sitter from here on out.

Lucas is great and I definitely recommend him. This is the second time we have used his services to take care of our kitty while we are away. He provides lots of updates and he has excellent communication. I always feel at ease that he is taking the best care of our pet

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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Santa Fe on Rover is $26 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $14 and $39 per visit. 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 156 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Santa Fe. 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 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 Meet & Greet .
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Santa Fe. On Rover:
- 96% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% 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 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.



















