Cat Sitting in Chelmsford
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Top-rated Chelmsford cat sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 cat. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“I can highly recommend Tilly cause she was amazing with our little girl Sauv! We recently moved to Chelmsford so It was our first time leaving our cat alone in the new house while we were away for a week. Tilly made drop in visit to care for SAUV and she made sure to send me updates every time. Our cat got lots of play, outdoor-time and dinner...Tilly really made the effort to give her quality time. Our cat is normally quite shy with strangers and stays away but the videos and photos sent I could see a very content, happy and cuddly Sauv! Obviously she felt super comfortable with Tilly, which made me very relaxed during our time away and didn’t have to worry at all. Tilly is great with communication and had a great first impression when I met her. I would love to have her back to help with our cat again. Thank you Tilly for carrying for our SAUV! She will miss you for sure ☺️”
“Katrina was amazing with my very shy cat, who surprisingly warmed up to her right away. She followed all instructions perfectly and kept me updated with photos, which made me feel completely at ease while I was away. She truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend her!”
“Ben is great. Really amenable to our request and really seemed to enjoy looking after our cat. If I could give 6 stars I would. Will absolutely be asking him to look after Todd when we go away again.”
“Mike was absolutely amazing as a cat sitter! My cat loves him and was so so happy every time he came round! He was reliable and always showed up on time! Got lots of pictures and videos and even updates on how much my cat ate etc.! Will absolutely be booking Mike again! I would recommend Mike if you want reliability and your cat looking after well!”
About: I am a kind, caring and experienced pet sitter. I have looked after my family's dogs and cats for 5+ years. I pride myself on being a conscientious, caring and attentive dog and cat sitter. My family loves animals and love caring for them. My husband and I have been together for 10 years, and we have been living in Chelmsford for 5 years. We have two beautiful boys in our home who are comfortable around small dogs and cats. We have a secure garden, no pets and do not smoke. We ask that any dogs or cats are comfortable and safe around young children. I’m currently on maternity leave so I am home full time. We are up early with two young boys and spend lots of time outdoors. I have a fully secured garden so your dog can go in and out whenever needs to go to the toilet. I am available to care and give affection as I am based at home full time.
About: I provide dog walks, pet sittings and even jogging sessions for pups who need that extra boost. Helping pets stay active, happy and cared for is my aim with every visit - making your days a little easier too. I am a 27 years old girl from Spain who moved to the UK almost five years ago and I can’t recall a time before moving to this country where I didn’t have animals at home. So I am really grateful to everyone who has trusted me and allowed me to have fun and cuddles with their furry family members over these years! I’m currently studying online and I have a very flexible schedule. Pet sitting and dog walking is something I would love to do forever if life doesn’t get on the way. That’s why I am available full time and at short notice. I offer reliable and caring pet and house sitting services to ensure your pets feel safe, happy, and comfortable while you’re away. Pet Sitting Services: Overnight Stays: I stay in your home so your pets can remain in their familiar and stress-free environment. This service includes two walks. Daily Lunchtime Visits: A midday visit for feeding, letting out, playtime, and companionship—tailored to your pet’s routine, personality, and specific needs. Fitness Runs: I enjoy running and high intensity training on my free time. So I am the perfect training buddy for those dogs that need a good run.
About: My family has had dogs my entire life, so I grew up caring for them from a young age. This experience has made me very confident and comfortable in taking care of dogs, understanding their routines, and ensuring they feel safe, loved, and well cared for. Pet care fits very well into my daily routine. I currently have a flexible schedule, which allows me to dedicate plenty of time and attention to pets. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and in-home care during weekdays and weekends, and I always make sure pets receive consistent care, playtime, and companionship. I always prioritize pets’ safety, comfort, and well-being. I carefully follow the owner’s instructions, keep a clean and calm environment, and make sure pets feel secure at all times. I supervise interactions, respect routines, and provide lots of attention, affection, and responsible care whether in my home or the pet owner’s home.
About: I have had dogs all my life and understand their care needs for all their life stages. I have qualifications in animal management level 2 and 3. I know basic animal first aid. I am reliable and trustworthy to have in your home giving you peace of mind while you are away. Pet care is my main business and I make looking after your pet my priority. I’m available 7 days a week. I can stay at your property. I will come to your home and follow your routine for your pets while they are under my care. I am happy to administer any medication when necessary.
About: Basic DBS checked and Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) certified. Over the past 3+ years, caring for pets has become a service that I am truly grateful to be able to provide. I have also been helping friends and colleagues feed their cats for the past 20 years. I am looking to extend this into a professional service, offering pets a calm, loving, and more personal care. Each pet I look after receives plenty of attention, care, and cuddles, with routines tailored to their individual needs. My goal is to give pet owners complete peace of mind, knowing their pets are happy, comfortable, and well looked after while they’re away. I’m currently offering drop-in visits and dog walking, while working towards obtaining my home boarding licence in the near future. These steps are part of my commitment to building a fully licensed, professional service that prioritises the highest standards of safety, care, and comfort for every pet. In the near future, I plan to expand my services to include home boarding and doggy daycare, providing a calm, attentive, home-from-home environment for your pets. Thank you for your interest. I look forward to caring for your pet. 🐾 I work full time from home with flexible hours, giving me the availability to provide drop-in visits and dog walking at times that best suit you and your dog’s routine according to my availability. Happy to arrange times to suit. Caring for pets in pet owner's home: I prioritise safety, trust, and maintaining a familiar environment. I will try and follow each pet’s usual routine as closely as possible to help them feel relaxed and secure. I also treat every home with respect and ensure pets receive attentive, reliable care while their owners are away. Only for home boarding which is a service I am yet to provide professionally: I have a fully fenced garden for safe outdoor time, and indoors I can easily create a more enclosed space using the living room or kitchen if that helps a dog feel more settled. If your dog feels more comfortable in a crate, I’m happy to accommodate that. Most dogs sleep in their own beds provided, and we also have a little sofa that’s become a favourite spot for many of our doggy visitors.
“I would definitely recommend Samantha. She is trustworthy and reliable, and my cats liked her right away during our meet & greet! Even though we have three cats, she took wonderful care of them. She kept us updated with photos and messages on every visit, which made us feel at ease while we were away. Thank you so much, Sam! ♥️”
“Madison did a fantastic job of looking after our dog, Buddy, while we went away for a few days. He is a large rescue dog and Madison seemed really confident handling him and understood his body language well. She kept us updated with photos and videos to put our minds at ease too. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or walker.”
“Tia provided excellent care for our pets when we went on holiday. She is friendly and reliable and sent us regular updates and photos when she dropped in to look after them. We would definitely recommend Tia to look after your animals. Thanks Tia!”
“Kelly has been very easy to communicate with and co-ordinate the needs of our mainly indoor, energetic bengal pair. She was very understanding of all the instructions for the house sit and the cats needs. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kelly & we look forward to her sitting for our cats again.”
“Vessy looked after Phoebe for a couple of days, she always made sure to update us everyday, and send a quick photo! Don't hesitate to book Vessy for your kitties.”
About: I’m here to make sure your doggy has a home from home experience, is happy, waked and content. I’ve got years of experinece with my own as well as friends and family dogs. I will listen to you about how you would like me to care for your dog, and provide a safe and caring fun environment for your dog. We are fully licensed with Chelmsford council and have a 4* rating. Hi, i’m Alys, i’m welsh been living in Chelmsford for 10 years now. I work from home as well as some shifts and have a set of days off work, i’ll walk your dog at a time thats convenient for you, happy to board your dog at a time where i’ll be home to give you and your pooch the best experience. Tell me the best way to look after your dog. What do they like, where do they like to sleep, what makes them the most comfortable.
“Lynsey was absolutely wonderful with our cat while we were away! 🐾 From regular updates to sweet little observations about our kitty, she made us feel totally at ease. It was clear she genuinely cared and took the time to ensure everything was just right. Came back to a happy and well-looked-after cat! Can’t recommend her enough ”
Over 83 pet owners in Chelmsford have booked cat sitting
Chelmsford cat owners share their Rover experiences
Tilly was absolutely brilliant and really reassured us whilst we were away with lots of updates, pictures and vids! Little Bernie loved her too! Tilly kept everything clean and kept to all the times we booked! I def was able to relax knowing Bernie was in very good hands! Thank you Tilly!
Booked Katrina for the second time and she was amazing again. Super reliable, thoughtful, and clearly great with Sansa. we came home to a happy, settled cat. Communication was excellent with regular updates, and she went above and beyond. Would absolutely book again and highly recommend!
Harika was great. Super quick with replies, really helpful, and our cat loved her. I’ve been feeding this cat for years and never once got that level of enthusiasm. Clearly Harika has some kind of cat magic. Would 100% ask her again (even if my ego may never recover).
We would like to say a big thank you to Ruby for doing a amazing job and looking after my cat jett I’m so happy don’t know how to start saying thank you what a amazing day person you are and a credit to Rover your place of work your apart of your family in my eyes thank you from me and Cheryl and Jett man
Lauren was absolutely brilliant when she popped in to see our cat, Pudding. She sent me reassurance that he was okay, and our house was okay too as he’s an indoor only boy, so knowing he was safe when she got there and left meant a lot to me. She played with him, sent lots of photos, and - as this was her first time sitting - let me know that she’d just sat with him when he’d wanted to chill, talking to him and making him feel familiar and safe. We’ll definitely be having her look after him more regularly (lucky for him)! Can’t recommend highly enough!
Nina was absolutely amazing with both our cats. They both have different health issues & Nina was completely understanding of all their needs. We had a major vom & hair ball incident that Nina dealt with brilliantly whilst we were away which is above & beyond what we expected. She gave regular updates with pictures & videos. We were very happy with the care that our cats were given. We will definitely be rebooking next time we go away. Thank you Nina!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Chelmsford is £12
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Cat Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Chelmsford on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about £12 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Apr 2026, there are 134 cat sitters in Chelmsford. 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 an identity verification for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of Chelmsford cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when comparing cat sitters available in Chelmsford.
Do you simply need someone to call in and play, feed and scoop? Chelmsford cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on holiday or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in visit! Your cat sitter will call in to feed, play with and cuddle 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 134 cat sitters in Chelmsford on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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 an identity verification for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter via 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, you can rest assured that your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
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