Cat Sitting in Shelby
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Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Megan was an amazing kitty sitter! My girls took to her immediately and she wrote the best reviews and took great photos to send to me while I was on vacation. 10/10 recommend 🥰”
About: Being raised with pets of all varieties and now as a pet owner myself, I have a deep empathy for the needs of each unique animal I meet. Whether it’s managing anxiety, balancing high energy, or frolicking outside, I am committed to adapting to you & your pets needs. -Trustworthy, prompt & communicative -Anxious dog & reactive dog experience -Experienced with senior care -Adaptive to different training styles -Happy to run, walk, play or stay! Cuddles and scritches included in each booking. I just moved back to the Charlottesville area and have quite an open schedule as I’m in between jobs. Open all hours of the week and weekends. I have a friendly dog that I can bring on walks or to play if you wish. I can also easily leave her at home when I need to stay at your home or for walks. In your home, I will respect all rules and instructions given.
“This is my first time using Rover and I’m so pleased about how this app works. Mackenzie was very reliable and attentive to my cat Emmy. I the daily updates and photos were fun and informative. I hope we can work together again in the near future.”
About: Hi! For many years, I was a Fear Free Certified veterinary assistant in Charlottesville, VA. I also have experience as a dog kennel manager, farm assistant & animal rescue volunteer/advocate. During my 10 years of petsitting work, i’ve learned how to make your pets as stress free as possible while your away. Petsitting is my full time job! It is easy for both myself & my clients to have such flexibility. I schedule my days off based off of my client’s bookings. I have studied animal medicine & behavior for. I am a Fear Free certified veterinary assistant. While sitting in your home, I stick to your pets’ schedule but am also happy to take your pets on additional fun activities when requested.
About: I've been taking care of dogs and cats for friends and neighbors for around three years now. My family has two cats and two dogs that I've helped care for and train since they were young. I also have experience with older animals and their needs since one of my dogs and one of my cats are twelve. I currently don't have any other summer employment, so my schedule is open. I am available mornings, afternoons and late evenings every day of the week and weekends, just not for overnight care. I can stop by throughout the day to feed, play with, and let out animals. I can also do short or long walks with dogs or even cats!
“Caitlin did a stellar job caring for our cat, Sophie. She spent time with her to keep her from getting lonely. I received regular updates on how she was doing. Good experience for sur.”
“Najia took wonderful care of our 4 month old kitten over a long weekend. She sent lots of pictures and updates and was really thoughtful to make the experience as easy as possible for our kitten, especially since this was her first time with a sitter. I’m really glad I found Najia and will definitely use her again when we need someone to watch Bagel! Thanks again Najia!”
About: I grew up in a family that had 2 cats, and I because we lived in a bit of a small neighborhood, sometimes the neighbors would ask to animal-sit/house-sit for them when they were away. My schedule is fairly open throughout the week, sometimes things may pop up here and there, but obviously I will let you know if I will or will not be able to do something last minute. But my schedule availability as of right now is open from Monday-Sunday! So please feel free to reach out and ask! Sometimes I will house my in-laws three dogs when they are on vacation, we have a fence in the backyard and a clean pet friendly house!
About: I have cared for dogs my whole life. My family has 3 dogs, and for 3 years we fostered special needs dogs from the animal shelter: litters of puppies, sick dogs, pregnant dogs, and dogs with special medical needs. I volunteered as a dog walker at our animal shelter. I worked for a year at a dog boarding facility handling all aspects of dog care: feeding, medication, walks and play, cleaning. I attended puppy socialization and training classes with my own dogs. I am a college sophomore available for summer, weekend and holiday pet sitting in and near Greene County. I can be with your pets overnight from dinner time to after breakfast. I have a flexible part-time daytime job, so can return for daytime potty and visits as needed. I start by understanding your pets daily routine, medical and care needs, and your expectations. I will make a visit to introduce myself before your trip. While you are away, I will send regular updates and ask any questions.
About: I’ve grown up with dogs and cats my whole life. My oldest dog lived until he was 17. I played with my animals everyday for hours at a time. They were always well taken care of I’m basically free everyday of the week because all my classes are online so i’m able to care for your pets at anytime of the day I read the instructions that i’m given and go based off that. I love to spoil the animals and make them feel special. I give them lots of play time and make sure they’re comfortable in they’re environment
About: I started my journey with dogs 4 years ago and have not looked back enjoying every moment since. I am a certified trainer who loves improving the relationship between human and dog. We have a dog yard plus 5 acres. All dogs stay in our extra bedroom, which is now considered the dog room. I personally have two dogs, a cattle dog and a husky mix. They are both very social with all other dogs. We like to have a good time here but I keep a very safe environment for the dogs, no fighting or picking on one another. NO DOG IS TURNED AWAY. If you think your dog is aggressive, I can and will evaluate them so that if possible, we will get them socializing with their own kind and having a great time. Thanks, have a good day! I train dogs for a living so I stay at my house 7 days a week besides when I work with clients and those lessons tend to run about an hour but no more than 2 hours! I have 9 years experience running my own kennel and have two dogs with a large fence so there will be no boredom here! I do prefer to kennel dogs for the night but as we get comfortable with each other they will start to earn more freedom! Pet care is my full time job and i wouldn’t have it any other way, it has been a blessing. I hope I can help make your schedule less stressful! While you’re away, let your dogs play! I have a five foot fenced in dog yard specifically for dogs. We also have another 5 acres that we will walk all client dogs on during their stay with us.-
“Haleigh was great with my dog, she was friendly and playful. On both days she was on time and had great time with my dog Peter. We felt very comfortable and relaxed! Highly recommended!!”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Megan G.
“Megan was an amazing kitty sitter! My girls took to her immediately and she wrote the best reviews and took great photos to send to me while I was on vacation. 10/10 recommend 🥰”
Madelyn K.
“Look no further, Madelyn Kim is the gem of a person that you want caring for your dogs, cats, humans, yourself- you name it. I've know Madelyn for over 7 years, over that time she has house sat for me watching my cat, puppy - who is now a full grown dog and is entirely obsessed with her, and my home. Madelyn is honest, kind, responsive, timely, responsible, respectful, considerate, and an all around wonderful human being. She cares deeply for all life and treats all creatures, humans included, with the utmost respect. She once house sat for me, watching my 6 month old puppy and elderly cat, for what was supposed to be a long weekend in the winter. When I got snowed in and was unable to return home, Madelyn adjusted her life and stayed at my house, caring for my creatures, gardens, and home, for what ended up being 2 weeks in total. I cannot recommend her highly enough. 10 out of 5 stars.”
Mackenzie V.
“This is my first time using Rover and I’m so pleased about how this app works. Mackenzie was very reliable and attentive to my cat Emmy. I the daily updates and photos were fun and informative. I hope we can work together again in the near future.”
Sarah T.Star Sitter
“Kind person, willing to take a last minute job looking after a high anxiety dog. Ended up winning the dog over and making friends! Highly recommend.”
lindsey g.
“Lindsey has a been an amazing sitter for my and my parents' dogs. She is kind, playful, and loving with the pups. She always keeps us up-to-date with texts and pictures so there's never any worry how our dogs are doing while we're away. She treats them with the same love and respect as she would her own dog. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter.”
Deirdre R.
About: I've been taking care of dogs and cats for friends and neighbors for around three years now. My family has two cats and two dogs that I've helped care for and train since they were young. I also have experience with older animals and their needs since one of my dogs and one of my cats are twelve. I currently don't have any other summer employment, so my schedule is open. I am available mornings, afternoons and late evenings every day of the week and weekends, just not for overnight care. I can stop by throughout the day to feed, play with, and let out animals. I can also do short or long walks with dogs or even cats!
Sophia B.
“Sophie took great care of the cats! She was also very responsive when it came to messages.”
Mackenzey C.
“MacKenzie enjoys her job! Followed directions well. She sent pictures and videos each day. Would recommend her and I plan to hire her again!”
Dakota W.
“Dakota did a great job looking after our two cats. She was a real life saver when our last sitter had to drop out last minute. We would definitely hire her again!”
Caitlin M.
“Caitlin did a stellar job caring for our cat, Sophie. She spent time with her to keep her from getting lonely. I received regular updates on how she was doing. Good experience for sur.”
Desiree & Richard F.
“Penny loves Desiree’s pets and visits 🥰🐈”
Samantha S.
“Samantha did great! She came twice a day to feed and spend time with my cats, plus picked up my mail from the street. All was well when I returned.”
Najia Y.
“Najia took wonderful care of our 4 month old kitten over a long weekend. She sent lots of pictures and updates and was really thoughtful to make the experience as easy as possible for our kitten, especially since this was her first time with a sitter. I’m really glad I found Najia and will definitely use her again when we need someone to watch Bagel! Thanks again Najia!”
Shane & Meg M.
“I’ve known Shane M. for many years before he moved in next door 2 years ago. Whenever we go out on vacation, he’d come over to help take care of our cats. They were well feed and he followed our instructions on how to do so. The litterbox was also taken care of. Our cats love him. Shane has always been a good listener and when he’s serious about a good service, he goes all in. He used to work at a Men’s Wearhouse and he helped me pick out a good suit and tie. He knows how to be honest and help the customer get the best product they need.”
Madalyn H.
“Madalyn was terrific. Very communicative and put in extra effort with one of our more difficult pets. Thanks again!”
Samuel B.
“Sam has been helping me with dog and puppy care for over 3 years. He has cared for pregnant and lactating mother dogs, litters of orphan puppies, sick and injured dogs. Sam has learned to provide medical treatments including oral medications, ear treatments, skin treatments and medicated baths. He is patient, kind, caring and thorough. Sam absolutely loves dogs of all sizes, ages and temperaments. He is caring, responsible, mature and kind.”
tanisha W.
“Tanisha loves animals. When she is around them she will love on them and play with them. She like the outdoors and loves taking walks. She did it with all of our dogs.”
Joey W.Star Sitter
“Joey is truly the animal whisperer! He has been working with me and my pets for around 5 months now and I really feel like I’m starting to speak their language! I couldn’t be happier with his professionalism, flexibility, and knowledge. I can’t wait to see what the next 5 months has in store!”
Haleigh W.
“Haleigh was great with my dog, she was friendly and playful. On both days she was on time and had great time with my dog Peter. We felt very comfortable and relaxed! Highly recommended!!”
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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 $24 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 131 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, 91% 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 6 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 131 cat sitters in Shelby on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Shelby, 98% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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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