Cat Sitting in Schenectady
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Top rated Schenectady cat sitters
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“Gillian is amazing. She checked in for an hour on my puppies and was patient and caring. She was on time, sent GREAT pics and reported back to me at the end which made me feel completely at ease. She is such a kind soul and both my doggies had a great time. I think they behaved better for her than for me! Thank you, I am so happy we found you 🩷”
“Mary was absolutely amazing with our puppy for lunch drop-ins! She’s great with instruction, respectful, and fantastic with communication. We will absolutely be using Mary again in the future.”
“Best sitter we've had from Rover so far. (We have talked to several sitters, we liked and were highly qualified). Scott was above and beyond. He had Gremlin be a lap kitty (which he isn't usually, unless he'sstressed) and gave him extra love. It was Gremlin's first time w/o his people since he lost his housemate Dany. Will definitely be our first go to from now on.”
About: Hello there, fellow pet parents! I’m Taylor and I can’t wait to meet your furry, feathery, and scaly companions! I have spent as much of my life as I can remember caring for and being around all types of animals. Honestly being around animals just makes me the happiest I could be. I have 5 rescue animals of my own! 2 dogs, 2 Cats, and a bird! All of which I rescued not from a shelter but by very happy coincidences! I work part time at a boarding facility so I’m with animals not just at home but at work as well!! I work remote for my full time job half the week so my availability is pretty open. As I work at a boarding facility I have a wealth of experience when it comes to a wide verity of pets. I understand the importances of feeding times, administration of medication, and routines in general. Your pets health and safety is my top priority. I know when I am away from my animals I love getting updates so I believe communication is key. I love sending photos and updates so when you’re not there you can still feel with them! I am dedicated to providing the service that I would want for my pet family. Your pets happiness is my top priority! I am very excited to meet your pets! I work remote half of the week so I have plenty of time to spend with your animals on the other days I can be there before and after my shift. I will treat your dog and your home as if it were my own. I follow the established routine provided by the owner to ensure a stress free and fun time
“This was our first time using Rover and we count ourselves lucky to have had Nadia to take care of our two Siamese cats in our home. She was terrific in communicating how things were going each day and kept us updated (and stress-free!) with photos from her visits. She even cleaned up the occasional kitty barf and litter mess around the pan! Aside from doing all of these wonderful things to keep our pets feeling cared for in their own home, she is a lovely person to work with. We hope she'll want to work with us again!”
“We were so worried about leaving our new rescue alone for more than 5 hours and then we went to rover and I found Madeline 10/10 she is so caring and loving to the dogs it clearly comes natural to her she followed everything down to the last detail perfectly. Our dog used to bark for hours when we left … after she is with her my dog seems so content and happy. 1000% recommend!!!”
“This was our first time using Rover, our first time leaving our dog alone and we could not be happier with Danica! She is an outstanding pet sitter. She is caring, communicative and professional. Our 6 month old puppy was very comfortable with her and Danica was sure to take her out several times during her drop-in visit and sent us a few pics too! We look forward to having her pet sit or drop-in in the future?”
“Lianna did a great job! Kept me updated on all the ins and outs of the pups throughout the two days I was away. She was punctual and communicative. Thanks for taking great care of Taz and Molly!”
“Elizabeth is awesome to work with. She completely tailors care to what is best for us and our pets. From extra long walks with our shy pooper to last minute bookings she has been incredible.”
About: I have 15+ years of experience with dogs, cats, rodents. and a few years professionally as I worked in an animal shelter feeding animals, cleaning cages and cat boxes, light housekeeping and laundry & keeping animals company. I’m available Monday-Thursday I have an open schedule currently. I have a couple re-occurring clients in the afternoon that I walk but I can work around that schedule for your pupper or kitty! I prefer to take care of the clients precious fur baby in the owners home. I offer dog walking, drop in visits in the clients home if they are at work or out of town.
“Adrianna did a couple drop in visits while we were out of town on vacation to hang out with our cat. Adrianna was amazing with our Zoey, giving Zoey the attention she deserves while we were gone, and was prompt and friendly to communicate with. We plan to hire her again for other times we need someone to stay with our cat or dog!”
“Kimberly was fantastic, she kept me updated and provided as much detail as possible throughout the visits to my fur baby. She was understanding of my pet’s needs and made it simple for me to feel at ease while away”
“Felicity has taken care of my cats several times and i just love her. She goes above and beyond and I really appreciate her so much. My kitties also love her which is the most important thing to me.”
“Whitney is AMAZING. she took such wonderful care of our cats while we were away. We are pretty sure they like her more than us and they are really excited for us to leave again so they get to spend more time with her!! Whitney sent us updates as pictures the entire time and gave them so much love. I highly recommend booking with Whitney!”
“Tatiana was awesome! It was our first time leaving our dogs with a "stranger" and she quelled all my concerns during our meet and greet. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.”
“Lindsey was an absolute delight. Gave us very clear updates, followed our instructions to a T, and went above and beyond in taking care of Hank while we were out of town. Despite the short notice, she quickly bonded with Hank and was attentive to his needs. She even folded up his blanket into a nice bed and gave him dinner early so we didn’t have to worry about it when we got home. I will definitely ask for her help again soon.”
Over 416 pet parents in Schenectady have booked cat sitting
Schenectady cat parents share their Rover experiences
I am very picky about who I choose to care for my pets! Gillian did an amazing job! She was right on time every day and she followed all of the instructions I left. She was communicative and most importantly, my cat loved her! I felt so at ease knowing Dahlia was in safe hands and she was so happy and well taken care of when we arrived home! Thank you Gillian!
Kathryn was great and I highly recommend! I came home to two very happy cats. My outgoing cat immediately took to her once they met! She made sure to check in on my shy cat and give him attention too. She was very responsive and gave detailed updates while checking in on my cats.
Nadia did wonderful with our cats! She made sure that their (very specific) breakfasts were made perfectly, and she fed them right on time every day. She made sure the litterbox was kept neat and clean, and was very communicative and open to asking questions while we were away.
I seriously cannot recommend her enough. Kimberly is a LIFE SAVER. We were out of state and stuck due to a snow storm. Not only did she go over extra to make sure our cat’s feeder was working, she made sure he was safe and sound during the storm when we couldn’t get back in time. Our cat wants us to go on vacation more often so she can come see him!
Best sitter we've had from Rover so far. (We have talked to several sitters, we liked and were highly qualified). Scott was above and beyond. He had Gremlin be a lap kitty (which he isn't usually, unless he'sstressed) and gave him extra love. It was Gremlin's first time w/o his people since he lost his housemate Dany. Will definitely be our first go to from now on.
Marlow took such amazing care watching our cats, especially with some snow hitting while we were out of town. Marlow was responsive, quick to schedule a meet and greet with the cats, and provided detailed daily updates with photos. I would absolutely use Marlow again for pet sitting!
Whitney has always treated our cat Poppy with a great amount of care and respect! Poppy has also warmed up to Whitney in a beautiful way which we have rarely seen with others. We trust her in our home and with our sweet kitty and are so happy to have her nearby to help out :)
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Schenectady is $25
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Sitters in Schenectady average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
Cat Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Schenectady on Rover as of Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 321 cat sitters in Schenectady. 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, 90% of Schenectady cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Schenectady have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Schenectady.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Schenectady 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 321 cat sitters in Schenectady on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Schenectady, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 90% 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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