Cat Sitting in Scotch Plains
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Top rated Scotch Plains cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Elaine was awesome!! We were concerned with our 15+ yr old cat while we planned a week vacation. Elaine offered to stop by before we left to review our needs and took notes and pictures. This made leaving for our trip so much more relaxing. Elaine came exactly on time made sure Kitty had her food, water, and clean litter while spending proper time to make her feel she was taking care of. The pictures of each visit were a bonus. Will certainly reach out to Elaine in the future and highly recommend!”
“Second time having Sara over for visits with my cat while I was away. She was wonderful, communicated well, sent lots of updates with cute photos and videos. I highly recommend Sara for your cat visiting needs!”
“Marlee did an extraordinary job watching our cat—responsible, attentive, and clearly an animal lover. We know Cheddar had a great time with her! Will absolutely hire her again!”
“Xiomara has done an amazing job taking care of our two cats while we're away and sent the cutest pictures during each visit. She even immediately filled in and helped me when we figured out I messed up scheduling her visits during our vacation. Our cats love her; she's fantastic and attentive.”
“Mike was wonderful with our baby. Popo felt very comfortable with him, and Mike took excellent care of her. We will definitely request Mike's professional services again. Thank you, Mike!”
“Jessica Rose did a great job watching my cat while I was away for a weekend! She was very good about communicating with me before, during, and after the booking, and sent photos each time she came by for drop-ins. I felt that my cat was in good hands and I would recommend Jessica Rose!”
“Sam did a great job taking care of my two cats and kept everything in order. She also helped us fix the auto feeder machine that was jammed with dry food. She is punctuate and reply to our messages promptly. We feel our cats are left with trusted hands.”
“Diane was so helpful and our cats loved her! She checked in daily and always gave us an update with cute photos. We will definitely book her again! Highly recommended. Thank you!”
About: I grew up in a household that always had multiple dogs at the same time and was actively involved in their care. Feeding, bathing, walking and giving them the daily love and attention they needed. I have the ability to adjust my availability as needed. My daily and weekly routine is built around providing consistent and attentive pet care for your loved one. I have been a pet owner my entire life and have been relied upon by friends, family, and neighbors for pet care for the past 25 years. While I may not have formal "clinic" experience, my practical, hands-on experience has taught me patience, reliability, and how to anticipate a pet's needs and comfort levels. I’m comfortable with various breeds and temperaments and committed to upholding the highest standard of care.
“Nicalina was amazing! She responded very quickly and was able to accommodate a last minute request for my 10 week old golden doodle, she sent photos , videos, updates, and our fur baby was very happy when we got home. 10/10 recommend”
About: I am a registered nurse and mom of 3 teenagers and 4 fur babies. I have cared for my own dogs from puppyhood until their senior moments. I grew up with a Basset Hound named Pokey. I enjoy caring for dogs of all ages and stages and engaging with them in their environment. Safety is my number one priority during walks or in home visits. I work 9-5 Monday through Friday. I am able to visit with and walk your pet in the evenings during the week. I have availability on the weekends as well. Trust and reliability are very important. As a homeowner myself who has had wonderful pet sitters, safety is my top priority. I will provide the same level of attention and care I expect for my pets when I’m traveling.
“I was very impressed with Claire and her patience in dealing with my cat's skittish behavior. This was the first time having a cat sitter and my cats were hiding quite often. Claire took the time to find my skittish cats and ensure they were fed by staying with them long enough to see them eat. She sent me updates on them and on their various hiding spots. Overall if I need a cat sitter again I would rebook Claire because she took great care of my cats.”
About: I love to spend time with dogs and walk them ..and make sure they feel happy and comfortable!!! I also like to keep the owners updated of how they are doing I am available on weekdays and Saturday! We love to walk here in mountainside and the dog park nearby! And the reservation here is beautiful I have fenced yard so they will be safe and I live in a cul de sac which is safer! My fenced yard has enough space to play fetch and get some sun. See the pics and you will see I have front porch for some sun, warm chimney for them to lay down near it when it’s cold out, fenced in yard and nearby reservation and dog park to walk and play…. I currently work part time but I have the Time for outside activity and walking including play ..my goal is to give him or her the attention they need My yard is fenced in i live in a Cul de sac so it’s safe away from cars traffic and quiet neighborhood and nice to walk in
“Thank you so much, Olga, for taking amazing care of my cats. Olga stepped in to help during a last minute booking and was incredibly accommodating. She worked with my schedule and allowed me to submit additional bookings as needed.”
“We left our cat Maisel with Trisha for a few days recently and she was days absolutely wonderful with our pet. She goes above and beyond for your animal knowing how stressful it can be for you to leave them. I can’t recommend Trisha enough.”
“Millie loved her visits with Sarah! Sarah took excellent care of Millie with multiple visits each day, walks, and playtime. We knew Millie was in great hands with Sarah and we highly recommend her!”
Over 96 pet parents in Scotch Plains have booked cat sitting
Scotch Plains cat parents share their Rover experiences
Sheila took wonderful care of our cats for a little over two weeks, and we couldn’t be more grateful. She is incredibly meticulous, genuinely loves animals, and went above and beyond what was required to make sure our cats were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. She also kept an eye on our home and alerted us to a water leak in time, which we truly appreciated. We felt completely at ease knowing both our cats and our home were in such capable and caring hands. Highly recommended.
Maria was a wonderful sitter for our cat Mary! We had total piece of mind on our trip. It was clear from the updates and pictures that Mary found a new friend and was totally content and comfortable with Maria! She's incredibly kind and responsive and we will definitely use her again in the future!
Chelsea took amazing care of my cat. She made sure to follow the special instructions I left and took lots of cute photos of my girl. I also really appreciated the updates she gave me every day. Chelsea made me feel good about leaving my cat at home while I went on a trip. Thanks Chelsea!
Haley is so responsible, communicative, and caring when taking care of our elder cat, Soosie! We feel so at ease being away when we know Haley will be her sitter. Soosie hasn’t been around a lot of non-relatives in her life, but she seems to really love her time with Haley.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Scotch Plains is $25
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Sitters in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2026, there are 3,966 cat sitters in Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Scotch Plains have an average of 13 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 Scotch Plains.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Scotch Plains 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 3,966 cat sitters in Scotch Plains on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Scotch Plains, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 87% 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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