Cat Sitting in South Bend

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin M.
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Erin M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
North Shore Triangle, South Bend, IN, 46617

Erin was lovely with our cat! She sent pics and updates and clearly appreciated our kitty’s personality and quirks.

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Elena B.
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Jaclyn N.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
21 repeat clients
5 years of experience
MISHAWAKA, IN, 46545

Jaclyn is the best! She is super communicative and always puts your pets needs first. We have rebooked her because we had such a good experience in the past.

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Lydia G.
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Emily E.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
433 reviews
127 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Shore Triangle, South Bend, IN, 46617

Emily is fantastic! She did an amazing job with my two cats. My one cat is a senior and Emily was so patient with all the instructions. My cat requires oral liquid medications twice a day and Emily medicated her like a champ. She also did a great job monitoring her food intake. Emily is great at communicating and her messages are always fun. I highly recommend Emily and already booked her for my next trip.

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Sitter Profile Image: Debra M.
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Debra M.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46545

About: I’ve had dogs and cats all my life. I’ve potty trained them, taught them how to walk with a leash, taught them tricks like sit stay and say your prayers, and too many to say. I will spoil your fur babies like I do mine. You would never have any worries while you’re away they will be in good hands. I love and enjoy being around dogs and or cats. I’d send you videos and or pictures of your fur baby. Some owners have their fur babies on a schedule if so I will do the same. if there is a park nearby I’d probably take them there. But first I would ask the owner what they would like me to do sense it is their pet. I'm retired so I'm flexible. My routine is the fur babies routine. I'd like to keep it that way for them, so I would need to know. I have a fenced in yard, not big for big dogs tho. They will be fed, played with and cuddled. If they need to be caged I have a large one for their comfort.

Sitter Profile Image: Ashlee P.
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Ashlee P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46545

Ashlee has done a fantastic job caring for my cat Smokey. He is full spirited when I get home from travel, which tells me he is getting a level of attention from Ashlee that others have not given in the past. Ashlee was also able to accommodate the addition of a day in the middle of my travels. Thank you, Ashlee!

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Alyssa D.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
10 repeat clients
27 years of experience
South Bend, IN, 46613

Alyssa took great care of our 13-year old cat while we were away. She sent pictures daily and our normally reluctant cat took to her right away. We will definitely book Alyssa again the next time we need a sitter.

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Linda D.
Sitter Profile Image: Jamie M.
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Jamie M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
276 reviews
75 repeat clients
24 years of experience
South Bend, IN, 46614

Jamie was great! My kitties are new to this house and they “hid” but she found their hiding spot and talked with them and sent pictures. Already re-booked!

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Julie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Kylie P.
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Kylie P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
South Bend, IN, 46601

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Janelle B.
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Janelle B.
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$13
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4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46544

Janelle did a wonderful job with Merry. After I got home I swear Merry kept looking for Janelle too! Merry was happy, healthy, and well fed. She is a lover and from the photos Janelle sent, Merry got lots of loving!

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather S.
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Heather S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
20 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46545

Thank you Heather. On time, reliable and loved on my pups. I appreciate the extra care you took with Brandy. She's an energetic pup for sure.

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Nicole O.
Sitter Profile Image: Mariah R.
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Mariah R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46544

Mariah watched my dogs while I went out of town visiting family, and she made the entire trip completely stress-free when it came to my pets. She took care of them as if they were her own and went above and beyond my expectations. The area where my dogs stayed was also very clean and well kept, which gave me even more peace of mind. I felt reassured knowing they were in such great hands the entire time. I would absolutely rebook her anytime 10/10 service and highly recommend! Thank you again!!!🩷

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis T.
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Alexis T.
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$20
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15 years of experience
South Bend, IN, 46637

About: I have many years of experience with household animals, family/friends pets, and various types! I am fluid with service animals as well as with animals requiring special care needs! I am currently open to job opportunities and have a pretty flexible schedule for the foreseeable future. I currently have a 14 year old maltese boy Unless specified otherwise, feedings are routine and scheduled based. Any medicines that need to be administered are taken care of. I have a big backyard, unfenced but have space to let pets out and roam on a long leash.

Sitter Profile Image: Harmony M.
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Harmony M.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South Bend, IN, 46637

About: As a Notre Dame student and proud Maltipoo owner, I know how important it is to trust someone with your pet. I’ve also spent 4 years working at an animal shelter, where I gained hands-on experience caring for dogs with a wide range of needs and personalities. I’m patient, attentive, and truly love spending time with animals! As a full-time Notre Dame student, I’m primarily available for pet care on weekends. However, I do have some flexibility during weekdays depending on my class schedule and can often accommodate drop-ins, walks, or overnight stays with advance notice. I’m committed to being reliable and communicative so you always know your pet is in good hands. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I prioritize maintaining their normal routine so they feel comfortable and secure. I carefully follow all instructions regarding feeding, walks, medications, and household preferences. I treat every home with respect, by keeping it clean and exactly as I found it. I also provide regular updates so you can feel confident your pet and home are in good hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Lydia N.
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Lydia N.
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$20
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4.8 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
24 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46544

Was very nervous about leaving my pets with an unknown person. Day 1 of meeting Lydia and introducing her to Sweetie and Lil Shit, my worries went away. Sweetie took to Lydia right away. When she came to get key before we left, Sweetie was so happy to see her again. Lil Shit is a cat, and has no opinion, lol! Will book her again

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Michelle W.
Sitter Profile Image: Lily D.
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Lily D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South bend, IN, 46601

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 :)

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Rebecca G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kiersten S.
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Kiersten S.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
1 year of experience
South Bend, IN, 46614

Kiersten was great! Did two drop in's for our lab and was dependable and communicative! Thank you!

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Shawn M.
Sitter Profile Image: Angie F.
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Angie F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Riverpark, South bend, IN, 46615

She did a good job looking after my cats, and checked in every day to let me know they were okay.

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Sitter Profile Image: Casey S.
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Casey S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
29 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Mishawaka, IN, 46544

Casey is exceptional! This was our first time hiring a sitter for our senior cat through Rover, and Casey made the entire experience such a positive one. Casey came to our house a week before our booking for a meet & greet. We could immediately tell she was very competent and professional. Meeting with her ahead of time completely put us at ease. Our cat was clearly comfortable with Casey during the meet & greet. Casey provided wonderful pictures and updates after each of her drop-in visits while we were out of town. She followed our directions down to a tee and was incredibly neat and tidy, going above and beyond by washing our cat's extra dishes, rinsing out the recycling, etc. Our cat generally runs away when anyone (including myself and my husband!) first comes through the door, but Maggy was greeting Casey at the front door when she arrived for her drop-in visits. It was wonderful to know our cat was so comfortable with Casey. We highly recommend Casey and are already looking forward to booking her for future trips!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle P.
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Michelle P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Howard Park-East Bank, South Bend, IN, 46617

Michelle was wonderful! She dropped in to feed & care for my Kitty while I was out of town for 10 days. First time I’ve left him alone with a “stranger” but he came out from hiding and took to her from day one! That’s never happened even with family members he has seen previously! Loved the daily message and photos. I highly recommend Michelle. She can be trusted to care for your special pet and goes above & beyond to report potential concerns with the house/property too ! She will definitely be my first choice for future trips!

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Sitter Profile Image: Raquel C.
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Raquel C.
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$15
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8 years of experience
South Bend, IN, 46628

About: Hi! I’m a reliable and caring pet sitter with a genuine love for animals of all sizes and personalities. I just earned my degree in biomedical engineering and am interested in a side hustle doing something I love - caring for pets! I have experience caring for pets with different energy levels and needs, and I’m happy to provide walks, playtime, feeding, medication administration if needed, and plenty of attention and cuddles. I’m patient, responsible, and detail-oriented, so I’ll always follow your pet’s routine closely to keep them happy and stress-free. I’ll also keep you updated with messages and photos so you can have peace of mind knowing your furry family member is in good hands! Pet care already plays a big part in my daily routine since I take care of my own cat every day, including special care and medications. My schedule is pretty flexible, so I have time for check-ins, feedings, playtime, cleaning litter boxes, giving meds if needed, and just spending quality time with pets. I care for pets in their own home where they’re most comfortable and relaxed. I’m very respectful of clients’ homes and always make sure doors, gates, and windows are secure. I’ll also send regular updates and photos so you can feel comfortable knowing your pet is in good hands.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lily was great in taking the time to meet our cats before watching them and then sending photos and updates!

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Emily C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was great as always! Emily has cat sat for me several times and every time she does a great job. I highly recommend her.

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Elizabeth & Diane S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin was lovely with our cat! She sent pics and updates and clearly appreciated our kitty’s personality and quirks.

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Elena B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mariah was great! She came beforehand to do a walkthrough and sent pictures when she stopped by. It was reassuring to know the kitties were well taken care of. Will definitely use Mariah again!

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Heidi W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberlee was very communicative and reliable! She took great care of Linus and made sure he was doing well with his food, water and litter box. Would definitely rebook!

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Tori S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hanling took excellent care of our kitty! She came in advance to meet him and get instructions in person, and spent lots of time playing and cuddling with him on each visit so he wouldn't be too lonely while we were gone. She also sent us lots of pictures of him. We will definitely call her the next time we need a pet sitter.

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Melissa M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa took great care of our 13-year old cat while we were away. She sent pictures daily and our normally reluctant cat took to her right away. We will definitely book Alyssa again the next time we need a sitter.

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Linda D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ivanis was absolutely perfect with my Mishti. She was very attentive to her needs and was super patient with her. I was initially hesitant to use this service because I had never done it before but I was very happy to use it with Ivanis. She made. A great first impression during her initial visit and I was able to leave home confident that my cat would be very well taken care of. It is clear that Ivanis is really gifted with pets and her time with my cat reflected that. She was also very accommodating with my questions and my cat’s quirkiness. I highly recommend her and will definitely book her again!!

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Marcelo M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Elena B.
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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 Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 87 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, 81% of South Bend cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in South Bend have an average of 13 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 87 cat sitters in South Bend on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In South Bend, 88% 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.

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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.