Cat Sitting Portsmouth
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About: I’m always the one asked to dog or cat sit! I absolutely love doing it and getting to know the pets. I do sometimes think I’m a dog whisperer as I seem to know what they want or are thinking. I provide lots of cuddles and plenty of play. I have experience looking after both large and small dogs. I have also looked after multiple dogs at once, meeting each of their specific needs. I have experience with nervous and anxious dogs too, adapting the dog walk to suit the dog. I currently work in hospitality but I’m able to be flexible with my days and shifts. I love going out for walks so a little dog to join me would be fab. This gives me the best of both worlds as I sometimes travel so having a pet isn’t suitable for me full time. I have a fenced garden and plenty of parks to offer a well deserved play outside. I enjoy caring for pets in their own home and getting to know their home comforts and routine.
“I think Gypsie is so friendly and we instantly bonded BUT more to the point my new puppy Athena was clearly well cared for and looked after which meant the world to me 🥰 thankyou Gypsie it means everything xx”
“Tatjana has been paying twice daily drop-in visits to my cat Clio for the last ten days. I truly believe that no-one could have been more caring and attentive to my pet’s needs.”
About: I have had animals all my life. Dogs, cats, rabbits, rats and everything in between. I have always been passionate about looking after animals and finally have an opportunity to do something with it. Whilst I have no professional experiance, I have a lifetime of personal experiance looking after my own pets and those of friends and family. I have a Level 2 in Animal Care and I'm currently working through a diploma in Pet Sitting and Dog Walking I'm not currently working so I have full availability across the week. Ideally I would love to turn this into a 9-5 Monday to Friday role with limited availability for evenings and weekends. Eventually I will be looking at a boarding liscence as well. At first I wont be offering care at my own home. So I will be looking after your pets in the comfort of their own space. Dog walks will only be off lead with permission and with good recall/no aggression. I will only walk 2-3 dogs at a time and will offer solo walks for dogs who need to be walked alone. Walks will be an hour long except in the Summer when walks will either be shorter or swapped with a home visit. Home visits can be once or twice a day as needed. Unless requested for Pet Sitting service
“My mind was put at ease as soon as I met Michelle as she interacted with my two dogs so beautifully, I knew they would be in safe hands. The photo updates were lovely. Thank you.”
About: As a devoted animal lover, I've had the pleasure of caring for a variety of pets, always lived animals including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals. I'm running my own business and currently off work I am available during the week and weekend and I'm always willing to accommodate your schedule to ensure your pets receive the care and attention they deserve. A safe and cozy home environment for your pets when you're away. dog-friendly space equipped , 3 floor house , have a fenced garden and one dog to keep your dog company if allowed.
“Emma and her daughter were lovely with Milo, I felt confident that he was well looked after and cared for. I will definitely use your services again in future! Thank you so much! X”
About: Growing up surrounded by pets, I developed a deep intuitive understanding of animal behaviour and the unspoken language of trust over the years, I've become the go to caretaker for friends and family stepping in to provide a calm, stable environment for their most cherished companions wherever they travel, whether it's managing. The specific works of a senior cat. Keeping a high energy dog energised or simply offering a patient presence for a shy pet. It is a central structured part of my daily rhythm.I have intentionally built a lifestyle that allows me to be present and attentive , ensuring that your pets schedule remains the top priority I work remotely Monday to Friday at home I provide a calm environment designed for comfort and total peace of mind.My home is a pet and safe sanctuary.Where routines are strictly honoured whether that means a quiet corner for a nap.Structured play sessions or curling up together at the end of the day
About: From around 6 I was reading every book I could get my hands on, regarding looking after pets. Mainly dogs, but I would read up on all sorts of pets, including cats and guinea pigs. I would take my aunt's dogs (border collies and labradors) out for walks, feed them, and help wash them. When I was a teenager, I started to look after one of the dogs on my own when my aunt needed it. This has continued with her current dog, who needs to be watched vigilantly as she eats everything in sight (classic lab!) I have experience with all sized dogs, from chihuahua to springer spaniel, to tornjak. I have looked after pure bred and rescue, each with their own unique personality and temperament, along with a variety of ages from under 1 to 16 years old. I also have experience with reactive dogs, including large breed dogs. Other animals: I have experience looking after cats, which include pure bred, rescue, and half feral. I also have a little experience with other animals, as I will look after a neighbour's nervous rescue cat, their giant snail, and fish, when they are away. I will also do drop ins for them when they are at work. I have a zero-hour contract job and am very flexible. I do not have a car but am able to walk, get the train, or bus to where I need to be. Please provide me with details on how to look after your pets if they have any specific instructions. For example, if they have a set feed or walk time, if they need to wear a muzzle on walks or cannot be off lead, food amounts, if they are allowed on furniture, ect. All of your instructions will be followed.
“Zuzanna was amazing with our little Peanut! She played with him and gave lots of cuddles. You could tell that Peanut was very comfortable with her and that Zuzanna loves animals. 100% recommend!”
“Jen has been great. Such a help for me since going back to work. She's got to know both our dogs. 1 being extra lively and a 33kg 8month old puppy. I don't have to worry about them whilst I'm working now. Couldn't recommend her enough. X”
“We were very happy to have James look after our 18-week-old puppy. James is friendly, reliable and trustworthy. He made time to visit us beforehand so that he could get to know our puppy and understand her routine. As it was her first time being left, we really appreciated the frequent updates on how she was coping, which gave us great peace of mind. James followed all of our guidelines carefully and let us know immediately if he had any concerns. He genuinely enjoys spending time with dogs. James was fun and caring with our puppy, and we felt completely confident that she was in safe hands. We highly recommend James and would happily have him to look after our puppy again!”
“Lewis looked after my motley crew whilst I was away, he followed instructions regards medication/feeding etc despite several variations! Lewis had five cats and a rabbit to take care of in a very cozy space at my Mum’s as I had to move out of my flat due to flooding. Lewis was able to help me after only having a couple of days notice/last minute as my previous sitter canceled due to a family emergency. This made an all over stressful situation a lot easier for me to deal with. Thank you Lewis ☺️”
About: I have a German Shepherd and a Chihuahua, so I am experienced in taking care of large and little dogs. I am more than happy to take care of any dog and my own dogs are very friendly. Any questions please feel free to message me. I live in portsmouth and I’m free over holidays. I live with my dad, brother, and sister who all love dogs. I am always home and am available any time, there is always someone around and the pets are never left alone. We have a reasonable sized garden, which is completely safe. Our kitchen is open plan so there is lots of space for the dogs to roam around.
About: We've had dogs in the family since I was a baby. We've had Newfoundlands, Alsatians, Cockerpoos, Staffies and Labs to name a few. I've looked after my own, friends and neighbours pets over the years. Whether whilst on holiday or just popping in to keep them company and make sure they have fresh water and food down whilst they're at work. I did the Duke of Edinburgh award many moons ago but did 3 months at a vets and learnt a lot. I also studied animal management at South downs College, looking after a range of animals and did a 1 month placement on a dairy farm in southwick. So you can trust no matter how big or small your fur baby will be in capable hands. I've generally had all sizes of pets from the types listed above as well as cats, I've also had rodents, horses too. One thing all pets have in common is they love and need some attention so if your furry companion(s) need some TLC whilst you're away. Drop me a message and I'll be happy to help out, however is needed. I work a 35 hour week but on a seasonal contract so my availability is wide open from November to March. I have between 2 and 3 days off a week and can accommodate most times around my shift pattern. So long as my own pooches are sorted out I don't have a private Garden but I have communally shared grounds. Im a stones throw away from Milton common and my two love a walk and a swim. If I am caring for your furry family member at your own home. You can be rest assured I'll treat it with great care. I'll happily sort any accidents and will keep you updated should I find anything troubling to make sure issues can be solved. I regularly come home to torn up letters and the odd toilet roll strewn throughout my flat.
About: I have looked after dogs and cats for 3 decades as my pets. I am passionate in keeping them safe, feeding, walking and playing with them. I am free on most days as I work set days as a part time Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiology. You can pre booked up to 3 days so I can accommodate you but if urgent, I can negotiate! I have a secured home and garden with fence so your pets are safe. I have a place to fit them in if you want overnight sitting. I can visit home for cat sitting as I drive a car.
The median cost per Visit for cat sitting in Portsmouth is £13
Cat owners share their Rover experiences - Portsmouth
Aimee has been a wonderful catsitter for our girls! She was very communicative, keeping us updated regularly, followed all our instructions carefully, and took the time to cuddle and play with them rather than simply meeting their basic needs. She was very patient, attentive and calm, and adapted to each cat’s personality. One of our girls is particularly shy and needs a lot of reassurance, so seeing her become comfortable enough to cuddle and stay close to Aimee made us very happy and reassured while we were away. You can really tell that Aimee genuinely cares about animals and has a lovely, calming presence around them. We couldn’t recommend her more! And as a bonus, she also takes the cutest pictures and videos of your pets! 😊
Jen is absolutely fantastic with our cats! She communicated clearly and we received photos from every visit. Jen has a great attention to detail to ensure that the cats were properly tended to. Our cats are quite shy but have warmed up to her very quickly. Cannot recommend Jen enough! ❤️❤️
Amazing. Being away in an area where there was little opportunity to communicate (yes there are areas in the world you can go with no internet, who knew) both my partner and I were hesitant about not being able to receive updates or those questions that never get asked but probably would have at a time we wouldn't have seen or able answer them. Maisie was brilliant, she thought of these scenarios before we did and made sure Cookie and Peanut were well looked after in our absence, bonus we even received some excellent Cat photo content upon our arrival back to civilisation. If you're thinking about using Maisie as your pet sitter, don't think, just do.
I cannot recommend Francesca highly enough! She's ever so patient and knows exactly how to deal with our nervous girls - so much so, that this time around both girls came out of hiding. This is pretty incredible because Freya only ever leaves the wardrobe for us! We get lovely updates and we can actually relax whilst away because we know the girls are in the best of hands :)
100% Positive,couldn’t be happier with our experience,my cat Tizzie was in very capable hands ,she did everything we asked , played with her fed her and used her brushes which my cat loves ,sat with her in the garden ,cleaned the dreaded litter box ! and sent updates ,one of which Tizzie had a minor eye problem which Megan sorted with some salt water and bathing which cured the problem before it being a larger thing to deal with whilst I was away on hols , would certainly recommend her and for sure have her back if she’s available x many thanks xx
Lucy did great with caring for Cookie and Peanut whilst we were away on holiday. We have a slightly odd routine with feeding the cats, as Cookie will eat both meals if left unattended. Lucy made sure that Peanut got her share and that we came home to a fresh home with unsoiled litter trays.
I was 100 % happy with the service provided by Hannah when she dropped in and fed my cat whilst I was away. She came round to meet myself and my cat before she began the visits. I loved that she gave me check-in reports after every visit . I returned home to a very happy cat! Excellent service!! Hannah is a lovely person and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Portsmouth on Rover is £12.65 per Visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
There are 924 sitters on Rover for Cat Sitting in Portsmouth. About 90% of Portsmouth 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.
Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter trays. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.
House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialisation or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, 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.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies 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 request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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