Cat Sitting in South River

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Sitter Profile Image: Karissa K.
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Karissa K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South River, NJ, 08882

Karissa was wonderful with our three cats, and handled everything we asked her for with ease. She went above and beyond by also sweeping up after the cats made a mess, and decisively spending time giving the cats love and affection (when they wanted it)! She followed instructions perfectly and made us feel comfortable from the moment we met her. Not once did we have any concerns while we were gone and also trusted that if there was anything to come up she would be able to handle it! Her flexible schedule worked great for us and our needs. Highly recommend using Karissa for your pet care needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yvette T.
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Yvette T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
201 reviews
61 repeat clients
45 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Yvette did an amazing job taking care of our cat during Thanksgiving this year! Holiday availability was a lifesaver for us. Cannot recommend enough!!

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Janine H.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
18 repeat clients
6 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Janine was absolutely professional and efficient during her 8 days of care of my cat. She fed, played, and cleaned up after Graceson. I would recommend Janine in a heartbeat and will look to rebook if I need any future drop-ins!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan A.
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Megan A.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

Megan was very loving and kind to my baby Muffin. She took the time per her and speak with her. I know muffin was well taken care of. She was well fed and the house was well kept. Megan is reliable and communication was excellent. I will definitely be using her in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mike B.
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Mike B.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
18 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We can't praise Mike enough for his incredible pet-sitting services! He has stayed over and also dropped in for visits. He has taken care of our three dogs and two cats flawlessly. Mike not only follows our instructions to the T, but also has a remarkable ability for understanding our pets' needs even without detailed guidance. It truly gives us peace of mind knowing our furry crew are in such capable hands. His warm and caring approach makes it clear that he genuinely loves animals, and our pets adore him! If you're looking for a reliable and skilled pet sitter, we highly recommend Mike. You won't regret it!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan L.
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Jonathan L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

About: I have always felt a special bond with all kinds of animals and have been trusted to take care of my friends and family's loved ones since 2017. I have experience with dogs, reptiles and birds. I am currently available any day of the week so your loved ones will have all the attention they want or need. Also available on short notice and emergencies. I will keep your loved one company in the safety and comfort of your own home. No need to stress about them being in a new environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Adriane S.
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Adriane S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Adriane was fabulous with our boy Jesse. We got reports every visit, and we could tell Jesse adored Adriane from the pictures she sent us. When we got home, Jesse, who is usually anxiously pacing in the bay window, didn't even get up when we opened the door! We will definitely be using Adriane in the future knowing that Jesse felt so loved in our absence. Thank you so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica H.
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Jessica H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Jessica was a great sitter! She dropped in on Pepper twice while I was away for a day and fed her and cuddled with her and provided exceptional care, following my directions well and sending pictures of Pepper enjoying her food and cuddles. I really appreciate it, thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn D.
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Kaitlyn D.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

Kaitlyn did a great job and was great with my shy cat. Would definitely book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joy F.
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Joy F.
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$17
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10 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

About: I have had a dog for ten years and I am very familiar with dog body language and signals. I have taken care of dogs in Egypt and fed strays. I am a college student from Monday to-Thurs, so I have all the time on the weekend for pet care. During the weekdays I am free almost always after 4pm, except for thursdays. I can crate dogs if needed. For walks I will keep them on leash away from other dogs, unless given permission from you and other dog owner.

Sitter Profile Image: Carol N.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
south river, NJ, 08882

Carol was excellent. She responded to my initial request promptly and confirmed the visit one day in advance. She arrived an 1/2hr earlier than scheduled. My dogs took an immediate liking to her. She took plenty of pics and kept me posted throughout the visit. I also want to mention how patient she was with my special need fur-baby Duke. Her patience, attention to detail and persistence is what Duke needed for his “special issue”. Thank you Carol. I will definitely rebook future visits with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabella H.
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Isabella H.
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$17
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4.4 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Isabella did a wonderful job and came every day and on time! I will use more often! She is very pleasant! Even available on short notice.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa B.
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Alyssa B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Alyssa took care of Chip as if it waa her own dog. My dog was instantly attached to her. She has a fun personality that your pet will love! Will definitely call her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ana V.
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Ana V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Ana took great care of my two cats, taking the time to love on them and play with them even though I told her those were optional for the relatively short time she was visiting them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Suna O.
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Suna O.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
11 years of experience
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

About: I have 11 year old 6 pound Maltese girl that had a separation anxiety. So i completely understand how nerve breaking it could be to leave your fur babies at home unattended. I have gone fully remote for my work so i can stay home with my fur baby! I thought i'd offer my help to the fellow fur parents whose pets may also be suffering from separation anxiety. Mimi loves to sleep throughout the day so she'd love a cuddle buddy! Mimi has 4 potty breaks throughout the day. In the morning, at 12pm and another around 5pm and before sleep. If your puppy needs more frequent potty breaks I can certainly accomodate! I will do minimum or 2 walks (@12pm and 5pm) and my house shares a fence with county park! Leash is strictly enforced, so please bring me your leash! I have more than 8 dog beds throughout the house. Basically each room has a dog bed as Mimi follows me around everywhere. Your fur baby's welcome to use the dog beds or couch! It's wooden floor throughout and we have a bell on the patio door so if your fur baby wants to go potty, he/she can simply ring the bell!

Sitter Profile Image: Yuetong Z.
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Yuetong Z.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats for over 10 years, and I truly see them as family. I currently work as a Pet Care Specialist at an animal daycare, where I care for pets daily by supervising playtime, ensuring safety, feeding, monitoring behavior, and giving lots of love and attention. I’m comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and personalities, including shy or energetic pups. I love spending time playing with them, taking them outside, giving cuddles, and making sure they always feel safe and happy. Pets bring me emotional strength, comfort, and joy, and I’m grateful for every moment I get to care for them. I have a very flexible schedule and plenty of time to care for pets throughout the week. I’m available seven days a week and can usually accommodate walks, drop-ins, and sitting as needed. I’m also happy to travel within about 40 miles, and I’m often in the Worcester or Acton area. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. I treat every pet as if they were my own, making sure they feel calm, loved, and secure at all times. I carefully follow feeding schedules, walking routines, and any special instructions you provide. I also pay close attention to behavior and body language so I can respond to their needs right away. Whether we’re playing, walking, or relaxing, your pet will always be safe, supervised, and well-cared for with me.

Sitter Profile Image: Kellie C.
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Kellie C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
South river, NJ, 08882

Very professional and courteous! Met my cats before the booking, then came for feeds and injectable insulin. Sent photos and a message letting me know they were doing well! I will definitely reach out and reserve again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mikayla H.
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Mikayla H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Old Bridge, NJ, 08857

I always appreciate Mikayla. She is very dependable and goes out of the way to help out when she is available. I would highly recommend her for anyone needing pet sitting while they are away.

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Kelly V.
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$18
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10 years of experience
Sayreville, NJ, 08872

About: I have been dog walking and dog sitting for about 10 years now. I’ve also worked as a veterinary technician for 10 years as well. I enjoy what I do everyday and my top priority is keeping your pets happy and healthy. While dog sitting I am happy to stay at your home and stay overnight if needed so your animals are as comfortable as can be. I’m able to give medications if needed or even administer insulin if you have a diabetic animal. I strive to make the animals comfortable and the owners so they are confident that there dogs/cats are in the best care provided. If needed I also have experience with bunnies and guinea pigs. I am a full time pet care provider and dog walker. And would do my best to fit your schedule into mine so I can take care of your pets. I enjoy longer walks and am a very active person so I am always ready to take any dogs I’m watching on a long walk if wanted and to keep them active playing with there toys in the house or yard. I am an experienced veterinary technician so I’m always able to give medication if needed or have the experience in case any sort of emergency were to happen during my time with your pet. Also any sort of direction I need to take with the pets certain routine and feeding schedule I am always able to stick with there routine.

Sitter Profile Image: Charlie D.
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Charlie D.
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$17
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1 year of experience
South river, NJ, 08882

About: I’ve had a couple dogs throughout my life and I’ve loved and cared for all of them. Any friend or family member who owns dogs or even cats can say that there pet is gravitated towards me and loves I’m in college and have online class Tuesdays and Thursday mornings and I work the other 3 weekdays. Days I have class I’m available all day and days I work I’m available later in the afternoon I have a decently sized yard with a nice little area for dogs to play in. When it comes to being in others homes I’m very respectful of others things and will only go and be where I’m allowed to

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Karissa took care of my cats Marvin and Chester like they were her own. I definitely recommended her for taking care of your pets.

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Donald C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Adriane was wonderful--provides detailed updates, communicated with us so we were not worried and gave our fur baby the attention she needs!

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Eileen O.
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Jessica was kind and attentive despite the complicated nature of our pet(s). Highly recommend, would book again.

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Sarah P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Incredibly responsive and sincerely cares about the well-being of your pets. I had zero worries having her watch her kids.

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Evan R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cats were well taken care of! I got consistent updates showing them happy and fed! These are often shy boys and they loved this sitter!

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Anna
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary Ann was very thorough in taking care of my cat! She is very knowledge and I would definitely recommend trusting her with your fur babies! She was absolutely amazing and understood every detail.

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Anjali P.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in South River on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $25 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 Feb 2026, there are 1,295 cat sitters in South River. 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, 84% of South River cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in South River have an average of 14 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 South River.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? South River 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 1,295 cat sitters in South River on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In South River, 98% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 88% 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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