Cat Sitting in South Bend
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“Again, thanks so much Christina! Caesar means the world to us and he is such a needy guy as you have seen lol. Thank you so much for accommodating another last minute trip on Christmas Eve no less. You’re the best!”
“Heather checked in on my cat once a day, for a total of 9 days while I was out the country. She made me feel at ease knowing everything back home was okay. My cat quickly came out his shell and was playful and talkative with her which let me know he was comfortable and content with her. I appreciate her and would definitely consider using again in the future. So I absolutely would recommend her to others.. Thanks again Heather, was a pleasure meeting and having you.”
“Emily was a fabulous sitter! She has a great demeanor and connection with animals. She communicated great about daily visits providing pics and updates. Excellent overall!”
“Melissa took care of our cat while we were gone on an extended trip. She gave him lots of love and attention and sent us updates and pictures. It was nice knowing someone was looking after our kitty and checking on things in the house as needed.”
“Alyssa was a great cat sitter for my three cats over thanksgiving break. She was very friendly, easy to work with and went above and beyond anything I could have expected. She reliably came every visit I scheduled, sent me photos and provided daily updates. This helped me relax and focus on my trip. When I returned home, my cats, who are used to me being home all day with them, were happy and everything looked exactly as it did when we left. I would definitely use her again.”
“I have never used Rover before and so this was a large leap of faith for me to let someone watch my pets for 5 days. Janelle proved to be diligent in sending me updates everyday, and went above and beyond to provide for my fur babies. One of my kitties ate all the food left in her automatic feeder (knocked it over ugh) and they were not going to have enough food to last until we came back, so she went to the store and picked up more food for them!! I would recommend Janelle every time and will be using her again in the future for services 💕🥰 Thanks again!!”
About: I worked as a pet-sitter in the Goshen area during college. I have experience with older dogs and multi-pet households. I’m happy to keep as close to your regular schedule as possible. I’ve just graduated from UND with my MFA and I am looking for a little extra income as I adjust to life post graduate school. My days are totally flexible and I am happy to work around your preferred schedule. I’ve accommodated picky eaters and older pets dealing with incontinence. No matter what the situation is, I’m ready to dive right in and make your pet feel as comfortable as possible.
“Shelby took great care of our two cats. She sent plenty of pictures and updates, played with them, and was all-around very conscientious. They were not fussy when I came home, so I know she made them feel taken care of while I was gone.”
“Jeanette and family were awesome with our cat during her 9 day boarding. They sent me photos or videos most days. Pick up and drop off were seamless. Our cat was no doubt given love and attention. Will definitely ask her to be Heidi’s sitter again!”
“Lily took great care of my kitten this week! I booked on short notice after she spent the weekend at the emergency vet. Would 100% recommend and I've already rebooked for the future :)”
“Hanling took care of our cats Tulip and Iris when we were away, and we couldn't have asked for a better sitter. She was diligent, taking care of their daily needs without problem, and kept us informed with reports and (excellent) pictures. Most importantly, she really understood our cats, their dynamics, how to approach them, and how to play with them. They looked very happy and comfortable with her. Especially our younger, more playful cat; I don't think we've seen her play so happily with someone other than us before. We felt relieved knowing that our babies were in good hands while we were away. We definitely recommend her for anyone needing their cats to be taken care of, and we will absolutely ask her again if we need the same in the future.”
“Val was amazing! She did drop in visits for my dogs for about five days. On each visit she took pictures and updated me on the status of my dogs. I could see on their faces that they were having fun with Val. She even bought them some toys to play with. She was very attentive and responsible.”
“We had a really good experience with Kylie taking care of both the cats. Both cats gelled with her, she made sure to share many pictures from every visit. Had a peace of mind, knowing they were in good hands. We will definitely approach her again if we get a chance.”
“Mykale is a wonderful cat-sitter! I have two elderly cats, one of whom requires twice daily medication, and so I'm always a bit nervous about leaving them behind if I have to travel. Knowing that Mykale is dropping in on them while I'm gone has really put my mind at ease. She is very communicative and the cats warmed up to her really quickly. When the winter weather got truly awful she even switched to an overnight stay last minute to ensure that Rascal would get his medication in the morning as scheduled even if everyone got snowed in!”
About: Regardless of the size, breed, or age of your pet, I can promise we will be best friends by the end of our visit! I have taken care of just about every type of dog, from corgi puppies to 10 year old boxer-pit bull mixes. I grew up with two yellow labs, and know how to treat your four legged friend as an extension of my own family. I also volunteer for Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Paws, a service dog training organization. From the 2 years I have assisted this program, I have gained experience in fostering dogs of all ages, dog walking, general care, taking dogs to appointments, and potty training. I am a part-time student at UNC Chapel Hill, and do not currently work. I have one 2 hour class Monday-Friday, other than that I will have ample time throughout the day to care for your dog! I will walk/exercise your dog whenever necessary, have a large and easily accessed grass area within a 2 minute walk of my apartment, and have no other pets that could interfere with my ability to care for your dog. If your dog is active, I will happily play with and entertain it, I can also simply keep it company and work on school work. Plus, I’ll send lots of photos!
“Kennedy was wonderful! She was kind, responsive, and timely. We received a note and picture after every visit and she reached out if she had any questions while we were away for a week, which let us know she wanted to make sure she was doing the best for our pup. We felt that our dog was so well taken care of while we were away and would definitely book Kennedy again!”
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Christina S.
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“Again, thanks so much Christina! Caesar means the world to us and he is such a needy guy as you have seen lol. Thank you so much for accommodating another last minute trip on Christmas Eve no less. You’re the best!”
Heather S.Star Sitter
“Heather checked in on my cat once a day, for a total of 9 days while I was out the country. She made me feel at ease knowing everything back home was okay. My cat quickly came out his shell and was playful and talkative with her which let me know he was comfortable and content with her. I appreciate her and would definitely consider using again in the future. So I absolutely would recommend her to others.. Thanks again Heather, was a pleasure meeting and having you.”
Emily E.Star Sitter
“Emily was a fabulous sitter! She has a great demeanor and connection with animals. She communicated great about daily visits providing pics and updates. Excellent overall!”
Melissa M.Star Sitter
“Melissa took care of our cat while we were gone on an extended trip. She gave him lots of love and attention and sent us updates and pictures. It was nice knowing someone was looking after our kitty and checking on things in the house as needed.”
Jaclyn N.Star Sitter
“She accepted my last-minute request and gave me detailed updates on how my cat was doing with a photo! My cat seemed happy when I got back. Thank you”
Alyssa D.
“Alyssa was a great cat sitter for my three cats over thanksgiving break. She was very friendly, easy to work with and went above and beyond anything I could have expected. She reliably came every visit I scheduled, sent me photos and provided daily updates. This helped me relax and focus on my trip. When I returned home, my cats, who are used to me being home all day with them, were happy and everything looked exactly as it did when we left. I would definitely use her again.”
Hannah M.
“She did a great job keeping us updated and was able to help us out when a friend canceled last minute to check up on our dog.”
Janelle B.
“I have never used Rover before and so this was a large leap of faith for me to let someone watch my pets for 5 days. Janelle proved to be diligent in sending me updates everyday, and went above and beyond to provide for my fur babies. One of my kitties ate all the food left in her automatic feeder (knocked it over ugh) and they were not going to have enough food to last until we came back, so she went to the store and picked up more food for them!! I would recommend Janelle every time and will be using her again in the future for services 💕🥰 Thanks again!!”
Jamie M.Star Sitter
“Wonderful sitter. I use her anytime I can. She will take care of your pets like the family that they are and sends the best updates and photos.”
Norah A.
“Norah is a caring and patient animal lover! She has watched my dog and cat on multiple occasions and I have always felt safe knowing they were in such great hands! My pets LOVE her for her affection, calm demeanor, and the occasional toy she will bring over for them :) I would 10/10 recommend Norah for any of your pet sitting needs!!”
Shelby D.
“Shelby took great care of our two cats. She sent plenty of pictures and updates, played with them, and was all-around very conscientious. They were not fussy when I came home, so I know she made them feel taken care of while I was gone.”
Lydia K.Star Sitter
“Lydia did a great job with Sky. She was attentive and cared very much for her.”
Jeanette A.
“Jeanette and family were awesome with our cat during her 9 day boarding. They sent me photos or videos most days. Pick up and drop off were seamless. Our cat was no doubt given love and attention. Will definitely ask her to be Heidi’s sitter again!”
Lily D.
“Lily took great care of my kitten this week! I booked on short notice after she spent the weekend at the emergency vet. Would 100% recommend and I've already rebooked for the future :)”
Hanling S.
“Hanling took care of our cats Tulip and Iris when we were away, and we couldn't have asked for a better sitter. She was diligent, taking care of their daily needs without problem, and kept us informed with reports and (excellent) pictures. Most importantly, she really understood our cats, their dynamics, how to approach them, and how to play with them. They looked very happy and comfortable with her. Especially our younger, more playful cat; I don't think we've seen her play so happily with someone other than us before. We felt relieved knowing that our babies were in good hands while we were away. We definitely recommend her for anyone needing their cats to be taken care of, and we will absolutely ask her again if we need the same in the future.”
Val G.
“Val was amazing! She did drop in visits for my dogs for about five days. On each visit she took pictures and updated me on the status of my dogs. I could see on their faces that they were having fun with Val. She even bought them some toys to play with. She was very attentive and responsible.”
Kylie P.
“We had a really good experience with Kylie taking care of both the cats. Both cats gelled with her, she made sure to share many pictures from every visit. Had a peace of mind, knowing they were in good hands. We will definitely approach her again if we get a chance.”
Mykale W.
“Mykale is a wonderful cat-sitter! I have two elderly cats, one of whom requires twice daily medication, and so I'm always a bit nervous about leaving them behind if I have to travel. Knowing that Mykale is dropping in on them while I'm gone has really put my mind at ease. She is very communicative and the cats warmed up to her really quickly. When the winter weather got truly awful she even switched to an overnight stay last minute to ensure that Rascal would get his medication in the morning as scheduled even if everyone got snowed in!”
Emma J.
“Emma is quite possibly the best pet-caregiver ever! She absolutely adores dogs and will love your fur-babies unconditionally. She volunteers with a service dog training organization, helping to house and watch dogs who will become future seeing-eye and service dogs. She has been trained for this program and knows how to adequately care for, transport, and deal with emergency pet situations. She is very active and loves going on runs, to the park, and playing outside - a dog's dream!”
Kennedy S.
“Kennedy was wonderful! She was kind, responsive, and timely. We received a note and picture after every visit and she reached out if she had any questions while we were away for a week, which let us know she wanted to make sure she was doing the best for our pup. We felt that our dog was so well taken care of while we were away and would definitely book Kennedy again!”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in South Bend on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 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 90 cat sitters in South Bend. 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 South Bend cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in South Bend have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 South Bend.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? South Bend 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 90 cat sitters in South Bend on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In South Bend, 90% 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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