Pet Sitting Croydon
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Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“Dalo was brilliant with Poco. He was caring, reliable, and kept me reassured throughout. Poco was happy and well looked after, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Dalo again. Highly recommend. 🐾”
“Justina provided excellent care for my two cats over Christmas and New Year. She sent me regular updates and reassured me they were well looked after. I will definitely be working with her again and would recommend her highly to others.”
“We were extremely happy with the care our cats received last week. Emma is a fantastic catsitter, providing daily updates and photos/videos that gave us real peace of mind while we were away. We could see our 2 cats were well looked after and received lots of attention. Thank you for taking such great care of our cats! 🐱😁”
“Megan was great with Kobe. He can be nervous meeting new people and she knew exactly how to be with him to make him feel at ease. She sent lots of photo updates and photos and Kobe looked like he was having a great time!”
About: I treat them all with love and respect 💕🐾 I like to make a quick Q&A to learn about the routine of your pet, as well as ther and your preferences, making them as comfortable as they can be while you're away. After our quick Q&A I'll be able to analyze the characteristics and merge the with my daily schedule. I'll save time for the essentials but also for cuddling, playing, walking and everything your pet needs. Respect the owner and pet routine as much as possible, bringing both of you comfort and reliability in order for you to be relaxed and well cared for.
“Pui is wonderful. Our cat Eleven can be wary of strangers, yet she seemed at ease with Pui and came out to play and receive a snack rather than hiding away. Pui looked after her excellently during her drop-in and sent lots of photos and a video. My partner and I felt so reassured and relieved to see Eleven happy while we're away. Huge thanks, Pui.”
“Maggie was a great cat sitter for our boys. They’re often nervous with new people but they took to her very quickly and seemed to enjoy having her to visit them. Would highly recommend!”
About: I have taken care of my aunt's young, feverish dachshund since 2022, and I have been trusted to feed, bathe, walk, and play with him. I'm currently a student studying at the university of Kent so I have more than enough of time to watch over your dogs or cats. I care for pets by following their routines, providing food, walks, play, and plenty of attention, and ensuring their safety, happiness, and comfort at home.
“Huge thank you Lesley for being such a great sitter for Matilda! You were really diligent and kind, sharing lots of detail and pictures. You went above and beyond and it set my mind at ease while on holiday. Will be sure to book again! Thanks so much. Xx”
“Drew has looked after my dogs a few times and he has been great with them even though they aren't the most confident of dogs. There was a bit of confusion on the day (my fault entirely) but he handled it calmly and with understanding which was reassuring while I was at work. Thank you!”
About: I’ve been around and adored both cats and dogs from my childhood. I’ve never understood the great divide between cat and dog lovers…why can’t I be both?! I’m a remote freelance designer so have a very flexible schedule that can shift around the needs of your pet. I don’t have pets or family of my own, so your furry friend can be my priority! Without the need to go into an office during the day, I have the ability to care for your pet in the comfort of their own environment.
About: I’ve had own cats my whole adult life. For the last 6 years I have fostered cats in my home for the RSPCA, over the summer I had the pleasure of raising 5 kittens from 1 day old, that was amazing! I’m very confident with cats and seem to have a natural way with all cat personalities, I’m also very confident with any medication requirements. This is a cat only home for boarding, no dogs I’m afraid. All kitties will be kept indoors at all times but are welcome to roam the house. If needed I do have a separate quiet room for nervous kitties. I also offer cat & dog sitting and dog walks. It is great to be able to look after animals in their own homes too. I’m very experienced with home visits and am trusted by many owners and their lovely pets. I work from my home and am here for all the kitties that stay with me 24/7. They will have all the care they need at any time of the day or night. This is an indoor cat house only. They will be very safe and welcome to roam the house and come for cuddles or there is always a separate quiet room for nervous kitties.
“Rachel is just amazing! She looked after our two cats and I couldn't be more happy, we had updates, photos and videos with every drop in and the cats are super comfortable with Rachel including the anxious one! We will be definitely booking with Rachel again!! Thank you!!!”
About: We are Lenia and Konstantina, a couple offering personalized pet care. Lenia works in hospitality and studies part-time, with flexible days off and half-day shifts, allowing her to care for your pet during part of the day. Konstantina works from home and can provide full-time attention for the remainder of the time, ensuring your pet is always in loving hands. We are living in a spacious, clean flat with no pets of our own, but we warmly welcome yours for day or overnight stays. While you're at work, we'll feed, play, and keep your furry friend company, ensuring plenty of walks. Although our flat lacks a garden, a nearby gated pet area offers a safe, off-leash space for play. Your pet will feel right at home with us! We are Lenia and Konstantina, a couple offering personalized pet care. Lenia works in hospitality and studies part-time, with flexible days off and half-day shifts, allowing her to care for your pet during part of the day. Konstantina works from home and can provide full-time attention for the remainder of the time, ensuring your pet is always in loving hands. We are living in a spacious, clean flat with no pets of our own, but we warmly welcome yours for day or overnight stays. While you're at work, we’ll feed, play, and keep your furry friend company, ensuring plenty of walks. Although our flat lacks a garden, a nearby gated pet area offers a safe, off-leash space for play. Your pet will feel right at home with us!
About: Hello 👋 I’m Fede, a lecturer & animal enthusiast originally from Sicily & living in Croydon. I have been an animal lover all my life & would love to offer boarding & walks to your fur babies! Cat owner for 5 years & experience with family dogs for 8 years plus! I offer a safe home with copious treats, walks in nearby parks, cuddles & belly scratches! I have a fenced and very secure garden. Your beloved cats & dogs will be in great company & have lots of fun with my sweet & friendly kitty cat, Timmy! If you’d like to know more or have any questions please drop me a message! 💕🐾🦴🐕🦺🐈
The median cost per Visit for pet sitting in Croydon is £13
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Croydon
We absolutely love Eka!! She was so professional, communicative and our cats really warmed to her quickly. She sent us loads of videos and photos so made us feel very at ease - this was our second time using her and we will 100% be rebooking! Thank you so much ☺️
We used Bianca to look after our cat Esme while we were away on holiday for nine days, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Esme is usually very shy and tends to hide from strangers, so I was nervous about how she'd settle. From the very first visit, Bianca gained Esme's trust and affection. I don't know how she does it, she's a real cat whisperer! Bianca's updates, photos and videos were so frequent and so lovely that they almost brought tears to my eyes! I missed Esme enormously, and those little windows into her world were really touching. She even sent the most adorable videos on my birthday, which I was celebrating away from home. Beyond the basics (food, water and litter: all managed impeccably), Bianca made sure Esme was truly thriving. She had daily play sessions with her, which was wonderful for her enrichment while we were away, and she really made such a fuss of her. Esme was loved, stimulated and happy, not just looked after. We were away during a very warm spell too, and Bianca handled everything that came with that seamlessly - including some last-minute changes to the plan and sorting an evening light we'd completely forgotten to set a timer for. I felt completely safe and secure the entire time knowing Esme was in her hands. We will absolutely be using Bianca again. If you're looking for someone kind, attentive and genuinely wonderful with cats - look no further :-)
Sharon provides a superb service leaving us peace of mind when away. Sharon has just completed a 2 week booking looking after our 2 senior cats. Daily feeds, oral medication and litter tray maintenance plus quality time each visit interacting with the cats. Sharon established a good relationship with one of our cats and gained the trust of the other through daily contact. Sharon is thoroughly reliable and trustworthy with great communication, sending us daily pics and updates ensuring we could enjoy our holiday knowing the cats were in good hands. Highly recommend.
Emma has taken care of our cats for a week and what a marvellous job she has done. Our cats are finally friends🤗Emma came twice every day to feed and play with them and she has done a wonderful job. Cats were fed, safe and she played with them every day. We do recommend her as she is such a pleasure to be around and our cat loved her. We have another who is very shy but she came out few days in and stopped hiding. Thank you Emma for the great time you spent with babies and for the wonderful care you provided🥰
Nick was great cat sitter taking good care of our kittens and home. He very quickly built up a rapport with Art and Craft when first introduced. Sent some great pics and videos of our cheeky girls getting up to mischief playing around the house. Highly recommend.
Shannon looked after our two girls for 11 days. She sent lots of cute video and photo updates so we didn't feel guilty on holiday. She spent lots of time with them, not just looking after their food and litter but giving them lots of love and pets. She even played the bouncy ball game. :) It's clear that Shannon really cares about cats and likes getting to know their quirky personalities.
Loved using Natalie as our Catsitter and will definitely rebook! I got daily pics and videos of my cat getting a big fuss, he loved her and he barely noticed I was gone. Natalie ensured my fussy cat took his full course of antibiotics whilst I was away, which saved me a lot of stress and worry. Thank you Natalie!
Paulina was absolutely fantastic looking after our cat, Albie, this weekend. She was incredibly responsive throughout and kept us updated with the most amazing photos, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. She genuinely went above and beyond – we had a cat food delivery arrive while we were away and she kindly unpacked and sorted everything for us, which was hugely appreciated. It was also clear that she spent quality time playing with Albie and giving him lots of attention – he looked like he had a great time with her! We came home to a very happy cat and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paulina to anyone looking for a caring, reliable and thoughtful cat sitter. Thank you again, Paulina!
Malgorzata was great with my cat, Ivy! Ivy currently has a sensitive stomach and Malgorzata ensured she followed guidelines to help prevent her be sick. She made sure Ivy was hydrated, and played with her lots. Ivy can be picky in who she likes, and Ivy really liked her! Thank you again for being Ivy’s cat-sitter! 🥰
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- Screened pet sitters have passed a third-party identity verification and show verified reviews from other pet owners, like you.
- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
- 24/7 support from the Rover team – here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.
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FAQs for Drop-In Visits - Croydon
Frequently asked questions about Rover
There are 23,316 sitters on Rover for Pet Sitting in Croydon. About 85% of Croydon sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you are planning ahead for public holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day cover for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
As of June 2026, there are 23,316 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Croydon. Enter your postcode to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Rover makes it easy to find sitters who are available whilst you work. To find sitters who fit your schedule, select which days of the week and the time slots you'd like a sitter to visit. The search results will populate sitters whose calendars match your needs. You can also search for sitters by location, whether that’s a sitter near your office for day care drop-off or a sitter close to your home. Once you've found a sitter who you like, message them directly to schedule a Meet & Greet.
Tip: Doggy day care is another option for pet supervision while you're at work. Visit our doggy day care page for more information.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes dedicated customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poo breaks occured. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available for dedicated customer support by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalised, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Yes, absolutely! Many sitters on Rover are experienced in caring for multiple pets simultaneously, whether you have a pack of dogs, a clowder of cats, or a mix of both.
Look for sitters who highlight multi-pet expertise or check for verified reviews from other Croydon pet parents with similar pet households.
Every sitter on Rover must pass an identity verification before they can list their services. An identity verification confirms that the sitter is who they say they are based on their documents.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit our Trust & Safety page .
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Croydon choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a key safe or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 88% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 97% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a key safe. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalised codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in a flat, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or lift etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English, French, German, and Spanish from Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a qualified vet or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s booking protection means Rover Support will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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