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“Brittney was absolutley great, pictures of the cats everyday, and she kept the place clean which made it very nice to come home to. Highly recommend and we will have her take care of the herd again!”
“My husband and I are new to River, so naturally we were nervous about this experience. However, after our first meet and greet, we immediately felt comfortable leaving our fur babies with Angela! She is very warm, kind, and reassuring. She communicates promptly. She took our pet routines and requests seriously. She also left detailed notes and 10+ photos after every visit. We’ll definitely be booking Angela for future visits!”
“It makes me feel safe and relaxed when I know Cheryl has visited my KitKat. Her pictures she sends make me laugh and send comfort that all is okay. Thank you Cheryl”
“Jennifer is a wonderful and reliant pet sitter. Great communicator, follow up, kind and caring. Our two kitties just love when she stops by to visit. We feel very comfortable knowing they are in good hands.”
“Libby does a fantastic job taking care of my two fur babies! I always get cute photos each day of my cats letting me know that they are doing well while I’m away.”
“amazing!!!! would recommend to any of my fellow cat parents! abby came over before to meet CeCe and do a quick run down with me. pictures were provided for all the check ins and you could tell my girl felt safe and was having fun! i will definitely be booking again for future trips i go on as abby was the best! 😸🥰”
“Fantastic caretaker for our kitties while we were gone. Gave great updates, kept in contact as needed, was kind and prompt and professional. Will definitely be looking to book again when we need to!”
“Dawn is great! She took the time to try and get to know Aesop (not an easy feat) and her communication and timeliness far surpasses that of any other cat sitter i’ve had thus far. She’s my new go-to!”
About: I have been around dogs my whole life. Growing up my family had loving but sassy golden retriever, she was so nurturing and maternal we nicknamed her Nanny Girl. She always groomed and watched over us kids but also our cats lol! I then was blessed to spend 12 wonderfully sweet years with my black lab. He was such a spunky, funny pup and grew into the sweetest, most gentle little old man. I miss him terribly, but I am not quite ready to get another dog. I frequently dog/cat sit for family and friends and I still have boxes of toys left for your pup to play with. I remember the stress and worry of leaving your fur baby behind and in the care of someone else when going on vacation. I can promise you that I will love and spoil your fur baby as if they were my own. I work from home full time so I will be with your dog all day (with the exception of a possible quick errand). I can accommodate any needs that your dog has. If they are high energy I am very familiar with lots of parks, trails and dog parks in the area to run and play and get all that energy out. If they have slowed down a bit I have a comfy couch and lots of blankets to snuggle up with and toys to play at their pace with. I work remotely, so I am able to be with your pet all day. We can go out for walks frequently or if medication needs to be administered throughout the day I am available to do that. I am very clean and am overly cautious when taking pups outside. I always make sure they are on their leash securely and stay alert for things going on around us.
“Lily was great with my two cats. Willow and Thomas aren't very needy and just needed someone to stop over 1x per day to refill their water bowl, top off their food, and ensure they had a clean litter box for another night. Lily made sure to check in if she should or could come over a little earlier or later than her standard time and I always felt comfortable with my pets around her. Highly recommend for your pet watching needs!”
“Lindsey was wonderful! Did she take care of my sometimes ornery cat, but she even washed the food dishes each day. It's always talk to trust a stranger to watch your pet but I would have no problem with Lindsey taking care of my cat Tano!”
“Isabella is a wonderful and the most caring person that we have had as a sitter for our Kitty. I was informed about her visit in great detail along with pictures of Kitty. I would recommend Isabella for a sitter anytime.”
About: Ever since I was a teenager, family, friends, and neighbors have relied on my to pet-sit and play with dogs of all sizes and ages. Similar to my approach with cats, I introduce myself with confidence, caution, and respect while paying attention to the dog's body language. I've had the pleasure of meeting many dogs ranging from energetic ones that pull hard when walking, to low-energy dogs that either want light play or may have chronic pain. Whatever the case is, I'm quick to learn how to befriend them! I'm a recent graduate with a Computer Science degree, looking for full-time software work. The job search has been very slow to yield results, so I have very open availability while I search. As long as I'm not already booked on a given day, I'm open on any day of the week and at any time (including evenings). Unfortunately due to the pickiness of my two cats, Charlie and Pim, I'm unable to have any pets brought to my home. Regarding caring for pets at a client's home, I'm open to visits lasting many hours, or making multiple visits in a day. I have plenty of experience with cats and dogs, and can care for other mammals (I have minimal experience with reptiles and birds). As long as I have detailed notes on your pet's routine and special care instructions, I'll work diligently to ensure their daily routine sees minimal disruption while you're gone!
About: I’ve grown up with and spent many years living with pets of all kinds! I love animals and have done many overnight sits, walks and feedings for the pets of friends and family. I work part time and have an extremely flexible schedule. I do not have any children and I do have my own vehicle so it’s easy for me to schedule pet care on almost any day. I can feed, water, walk, crate and care for your animals based around whatever your normal day-to-day care system would be. I’m very adaptable and believe in keeping your pet’s normal schedule as much as possible.
“Adina is super kind, dependable and attentive. A perfect match for our cat Lupe! Luckily she was available to book several drop-in visits with him. Thanks to her we were not concerned at all about the well being of Lupe while we were away, because she never left us hanging! We came home to a happy, loving kitty. Adina will definitely be on the top of our list whenever we might need someone to take care of Lupe in the future!”
About: I’ve taken care of quite a few dogs & cats! I have 2 fur babies of my own a dog & cat! I look forward to meeting you’re fur baby!! I’m pretty open! I’m currently in school & work 1-2 days a week! Other than that i have a pretty open schedule & am looking forward to meeting you’re fur baby! I’ll treat your fur baby like my own! Whether it’s at you’re home or mine I’ll make sure there fed & taken out and loved!
“Available last minute to care for Lucy. Provided photos, update on her welfare and made sure she has food and water allowing us to not worry as we were out for a prolonged period.”
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Brittney R.
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“Brittney was absolutley great, pictures of the cats everyday, and she kept the place clean which made it very nice to come home to. Highly recommend and we will have her take care of the herd again!”
Angela P.Star Sitter
“My husband and I are new to River, so naturally we were nervous about this experience. However, after our first meet and greet, we immediately felt comfortable leaving our fur babies with Angela! She is very warm, kind, and reassuring. She communicates promptly. She took our pet routines and requests seriously. She also left detailed notes and 10+ photos after every visit. We’ll definitely be booking Angela for future visits!”
Cheryl J.Star Sitter
“It makes me feel safe and relaxed when I know Cheryl has visited my KitKat. Her pictures she sends make me laugh and send comfort that all is okay. Thank you Cheryl”
Jennifer C.Star Sitter
“Jennifer is a wonderful and reliant pet sitter. Great communicator, follow up, kind and caring. Our two kitties just love when she stops by to visit. We feel very comfortable knowing they are in good hands.”
Libby M.Star Sitter
“Libby does a fantastic job taking care of my two fur babies! I always get cute photos each day of my cats letting me know that they are doing well while I’m away.”
Abby S.Star Sitter
“amazing!!!! would recommend to any of my fellow cat parents! abby came over before to meet CeCe and do a quick run down with me. pictures were provided for all the check ins and you could tell my girl felt safe and was having fun! i will definitely be booking again for future trips i go on as abby was the best! 😸🥰”
Shelby R.Star Sitter
“Fantastic caretaker for our kitties while we were gone. Gave great updates, kept in contact as needed, was kind and prompt and professional. Will definitely be looking to book again when we need to!”
Deena B.
“Deena was timely, communicative, and our cats loved her! Would book again”
Dawn M.
“Dawn is great! She took the time to try and get to know Aesop (not an easy feat) and her communication and timeliness far surpasses that of any other cat sitter i’ve had thus far. She’s my new go-to!”
Bonnie S.
“Bonnie watched our very energetic, 6 month old, puppy for 10 days last summer. She took such good care of her, walked her twice a day, played with her in the yard, snuggled - as much as you can with a puppy with those sharp teeth:) and basically was a great dog mom while we were gone. Bonnie is a very happy and kind person which carried over to her care of our puppy. I observed her being gentle but firm when interacting with our puppy as well as my daughter's dog and could see that she genuinely loves animals. Upon our return I could tell our puppy missed all the love and attention she was given. Bonnie spent a lot of time with our puppy and took great care of her. I would highly recommend her to be your dog's caregiver!”
Lily S.
“Lily was great with my two cats. Willow and Thomas aren't very needy and just needed someone to stop over 1x per day to refill their water bowl, top off their food, and ensure they had a clean litter box for another night. Lily made sure to check in if she should or could come over a little earlier or later than her standard time and I always felt comfortable with my pets around her. Highly recommend for your pet watching needs!”
Lindsey G.Star Sitter
“Lindsey was wonderful! Did she take care of my sometimes ornery cat, but she even washed the food dishes each day. It's always talk to trust a stranger to watch your pet but I would have no problem with Lindsey taking care of my cat Tano!”
Elexus Nichole D.
“Very appreciate your kindly drop-in visit to my cats.”
Isabella M.
“Isabella is a wonderful and the most caring person that we have had as a sitter for our Kitty. I was informed about her visit in great detail along with pictures of Kitty. I would recommend Isabella for a sitter anytime.”
Aimen A.
“I am Aimen’s mom. From a very young age, Aimen has had a genuine love and respect for animals. Whether it’s a tiny insect or a pet dog or cat, Aimen approaches every animal with patience, gentleness, and an understanding of their needs. Aimen has rescued many animals and found them loving homes, including his brother’s cat, Socks. Aimen is one of the most responsible people I know. When he commits to caring for an animal, whether it’s his own pet or a family member or friend’s pet, he follows through with consistency and diligence. He goes above and beyond to make sure they are well-fed, exercised, and comforted. Aimen has two cats of his own, Pim and Charlie. He takes the role of ‘cat dad’ very seriously providing them with the best care and many forms of exercise and enrichment. His respect not only extends to animals but to the people he interacts with. Aimen treats everyone with kindness and consideration, making him an absolute pleasure to work with and trust. I wholeheartedly recommend Aimen to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and respectful person to look after their pets. He is truly exceptional in character and compassion.”
Mary S.
“I’ve been friends with Mary for over two years. Every animal we come by she’s automatically the first person to pet them and make baby noises at them. She’s dog sat my own family puppy a couple of times. She’s one of the most responsible people that I know. Anyone would be lucky to have her look after their furry family.”
Adina M.
“Adina is super kind, dependable and attentive. A perfect match for our cat Lupe! Luckily she was available to book several drop-in visits with him. Thanks to her we were not concerned at all about the well being of Lupe while we were away, because she never left us hanging! We came home to a happy, loving kitty. Adina will definitely be on the top of our list whenever we might need someone to take care of Lupe in the future!”
kaitlin k.
About: I’ve taken care of quite a few dogs & cats! I have 2 fur babies of my own a dog & cat! I look forward to meeting you’re fur baby!! I’m pretty open! I’m currently in school & work 1-2 days a week! Other than that i have a pretty open schedule & am looking forward to meeting you’re fur baby! I’ll treat your fur baby like my own! Whether it’s at you’re home or mine I’ll make sure there fed & taken out and loved!
Dominic P.
“Dominic was fantastic! Followed my instructions and Mulligan was well taken care of. Good communication and pictures!”
Anthony Z.
“Available last minute to care for Lucy. Provided photos, update on her welfare and made sure she has food and water allowing us to not worry as we were out for a prolonged period.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Shelby on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $22 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 Aug 2025, there are 791 cat sitters in Shelby. 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, 86% of Shelby cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Shelby have an average of 16 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Shelby.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Shelby 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 791 cat sitters in Shelby on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Shelby, 99% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.
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