Cat Sitting in Somerville

About: What sets me apart from other sitters is my deep compassion, patience, and experience with dogs who need extra attention—especially those with anxiety or special routines. I have hands-on experience caring for senior dogs, puppies, and pets who struggle with separation anxiety. My own dog, Sasha, has anxiety, so I understand the importance of gentle care, consistency, and emotional support. I treat every pet like family, and I’m committed to creating a calm, safe, and loving environment while you’re away. Whether your pup needs long walks, slow introductions, or just a cozy lap to nap on—I’ve got you covered! Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I have Mondays and Tuesdays off, which gives me plenty of time for daytime walks and drop-ins. On other days, I’m able to fit in visits between school and work—and I don’t mind doing late-night drop-ins if your pet needs evening attention. Caring for animals is something I truly enjoy, so I’m happy to make it a priority in my schedule. I’m dependable, flexible, and always focused on making pets feel safe and loved while you’re away. I only offer pet care in the client’s home because I believe pets are happiest and most comfortable in their own familiar environment. I follow your pet’s routine closely—whether that’s feeding, walks, playtime, or administering medication. I respect your space, keep things tidy, and make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and cared for while you’re away. My goal is always to provide reliable, stress-free care that gives both you and your pet peace of mind.

About: My family has had dogs and cats my whole life and I’ve always been very involved in their care process. I am familiar with the often complicated needs of an older pet, or many animals at once; I pride myself on my organization and attention to detail. I’m currently far from home and missing my pets, so you can trust that I will treat your animals as if they were my own— this is as much for you as it is for me! My schedule varies day to day, but the majority of commitments can be done on my time, meaning I have plenty of time for your pets! I am close to my college campus, where there is lots to sniff and space for shady walks. I can meet any specific needs such as crating your dog or maintaining the routine you have set up for your pet.

“Amanda was amazing!! All updates were thorough and she took so many good pictures, she spent lots of time playing and cuddling with our cat, who clearly loved her too :) highly recommend!!!”

Mia O.

“Nate has been awesome with our dog, Sadie. She can be fearful, but it was very clear at the first meeting that she was comfortable with him right away. He’s very attentive and communicative - sends pictures and videos during his visit, which we love. We will be continuing to have him watch Sadie on a regular basis and occasionally day care and overnights!”

Megan H.

“Eleanor was great with Luna while we were on vacation! Luna warmed up to her super quickly. Eleanor spent time sitting / playing with Luna each day on her visit and sent us lots of pictures and updates!”

Emily C.

“Alicia was communicative and punctual with her visit. My cat gets lonely on his own, and she sent me pictures of him looking very happy having some playtime and a belly rub (his favorite). She adhered to the instructions I left for her and she was caring and attentive. I came home to a happy cat and that makes me happy! I have already booked Alicia for a future visit and I can enjoy my vacation knowing my cat will be well taken care of.”

Daniela Z.

“Samantha took excellent care of our cat Brisket. She was on time and did everything we asked, and more. She also responded promptly and really helped us out so close to the holidays. Thank you!”

David Z.

“Joanna is responsible and communicative, and follows all Rover protocols”

Anna-Ellen L.

“Isabel was fantastic with Cassius! He warmed up to her quickly and looked forward to their visits. She went above and beyond for him and made us feel relieved he was in such good hands. I would definitely recommend Isabel and we plan to book her again.”

Rose N.

“Caroline took excellent care of our two kitties. She was responsive and flexible, and our kitties liked her very much. Would definitely book again.”

Alison M.

About: I have tried to live life around as many animals as possible. Grew up with dogs and cats and now am a proud cat dad. I pride myself on being punctual, responsible, and caring. I have taken care of dogs for family and friends for years. Being a Rover customer has encouraged me to be the best possible sitter, walker, visitor that I could be. I respect people's boundaries and animal's boundaries as well. I would prefer to meet you and your pet before we confirm sitting or visits just to make sure everyone is comfortable(especially your pets!). I am currently working part time and have lots of available time to walk, sit, and visit your cats or dogs. I can do multiple visits per days in Somerville if need be. I would prefer to take time to meet you and your pets before booking. I fully understand the concerns of having people in your home and treat spaces like I would want my home treated. I'm happy to clean litter boxes per directions and would always put things (food, leashes, toys, etc..) back in their place as directed. if you were to be out of town and asked me to retrieve mail, monitor lights and other utilities I would do that to the best of my abilities as well. As someone who has had Rover sitters come visit my cat Pepper I appreciate that extra effort that many of them have put forth. I would also be happy to communicate all visits through the app or phones with pictures and quick updates.

“Elise was super flexible and so easy to work with, this is my first time using her for Pet care and I will definitely be asking her back in the future!”

Anna-Ellen L.

“Elise was extremely easy to coordinate with and super great with my pup. She took her out for long walks and made sure she ate and drank water!”

Gabbie M.

“Dana was absolutely fantastic! I was a bit anxious leaving our two cats alone for the longest period they've experienced, but Dana was wonderful! Eventhough I was out of service for a number of the days, she left detailed visit notes and plenty of pictures each day. I loved being able to read how each cat was every visit, and appreciated the regular brushing and hairball watch for my longhaired cat!”

Libby B.

“Sean was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. He was consistent, responsive, and just a really nice guy. I was anxious to leave my kitties for the first time, but Sean went above and beyond, and quickly eased that anxiety. I will absolutely reach out again when I go on vacations!”

alexandra d.

“Isabel is everything I ever wanted in a pet sitter for my 2 cats Jojo & Cassie! She possesses a genuine care and understanding for animals, and went above and beyond to make sure all of Cassie and Jojo’s needs were met. She knew how to approach their shyness with strangers, and they warmed up to her on the first visit. I received multiple adorable photos of the cats playing, and enjoying treats and brushing, along with a lovely summary of feeding & interactions for each visit. Isabel gave me complete peace of mind that my fur babies were getting the love and attention they needed while I was away. ❤️”

Sarah C.

“I’ve very happily re-booked with Lily (for daily check-ins on my cat while we’re away) twice now! She always gives our little Peanut lots of love and playtime. I’ll be eager to book with Lily again!”

Calle J.

“Elliot was amazing and went above and beyond caring for my cat! I highly recommend him for any first time pet owners nervous about being away from their pets.”

Ella S.

“Cameron dropped in 3 times while we were away for the weekend to feed our cats and give them a little attention. On time, super responsive and communicative. Very dependable!”

Jenn B.

About: Spent extensive time caring after my families dogs & cats as well as the pets of my neighborhood. I also look after my friends cats and dogs of Boston and Maine. Comfortable with walking, playing with, feeding, and even some light training with dogs. I don’t have certifications with dog training but I would be happy to reinforce training you do with them for some light commands. I work in sales in a fairly fluid environment. I spend some time at home and the rest of my time around the city and greater Boston. Drop in pet care/walking fits perfectly into my schedule as I can work from my computer and travel when needed. I do have a fenced in yard but I’m not currently accepting pet care in my own home outside of the critters I already have. I may open up to this in the future but I do use a lot of space In my car already.