Cat Sitting in University
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“Kat was wonderful. When she had a question she was not afraid to reach out for clarification. Our cats were well fed and cared for and she brought our trash cans in without asking! I would trust her with my cats again.”
“We booked with Dana for drop in visits for a second time. She continues to be reliable, kind, and thorough with her communication while we were away. We can tell our cat is comfortable with her, which we appreciate. Thanks Dana!”
“Andrew did great with my four cats! I needed cat care pretty last minute and was happy he could help out. 3 out of 4 of my cats are pretty shy and 1 is special needs and Andrew was able to handle them all well! Definitely recommend!!”
“We're so glad we picked Jennifer to feed our cats while we were out of town. She was super communicative and really helped us keep our peace of mind while away from the fur-children.”
“Jack is a wonderful cat sitter and I highly recommend him. He went above & beyond both in prep (I gave him wrong address as just moved but he came to my new home and was kind about mistake) and in care for my babies. He brought toys for them to okay with and gave me great updates and pics. I hope to have him care for my babies next time I’m out of town.”
“We needed last minute drop-in care for 3 7-week old puppies and Miyu was great. We could tell the puppies were well taken care of & everything was super clean, neat and tidy. Will definitely book with her again!”
“Once again, Jessica took great care of our kitties for us. This time was on a very short notice as one of the cats had made himself scarce right before the weekend trip and so we couldn't take them along. Jessica was quick to respond and gave us peace-of-mind while we were gone.”
“Britney is awesome with my boys (2 cats)! Super responsible and responsive, even in extreme circumstances! This is my 4th time booking her services and will definitely book her again when I need her :)”
About: Hi everyone!!! I’m layla animals being a part of my life is something I indulge in and enjoy more than anything, willing to come walk your pups, bathe them no matter how dirty they are… we all know how they can get LOL.. I am here to babysitting your fur babies and love them and treat them like my own, this is something I have been doing off grid for my family, friends, coworkers fur babies forever now, and it’s something I absolutely LOVE, im excited to meet different pups and get to know all kinds of personalities I’m a stay at home mom looking to make a little side cash when I’m free. I’m free whenever as I have someone to watch my little one. I have an apartment where I have two dogs a Chihuahua and a lab puppy. I have an extra box if needed and my puppy would love to have someone to play with for a little while.
About: I am a recent Duke graduate on the pre-veterinary track. I have extensive experience caring for laboratory dogs and I currently work at a veterinary clinic. I regularly walk, bathe, and socialize dogs and cats. I also have experience administering medications and subcutaneous injections. I currently work part-time so I have plenty of availability! I am completely free about 3 days per week and I frequently work half-days. I am happy to visit your pet multiple times a day and spend lots of quality time playing and cuddling. I am a consistent and responsible worker. I am happy to give your pets multiple visits per day, as well as do housekeeping tasks such as checking the mail and watering plants.
“Truly the most wonderful and lovely caregiver. I am SO thankful I found Sarah. She does a phenomenal job, always going above and beyond. I can’t recommend her enough”
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Vickie & Kylee H.Star Sitter
“Vickie did a great job making friends with our cat Lillie. She is very responsive and keeps me up to date. I would definitely recommend Vickie.”
Kat F.Star Sitter
“Kat was wonderful. When she had a question she was not afraid to reach out for clarification. Our cats were well fed and cared for and she brought our trash cans in without asking! I would trust her with my cats again.”
Dana N.Star Sitter
“We booked with Dana for drop in visits for a second time. She continues to be reliable, kind, and thorough with her communication while we were away. We can tell our cat is comfortable with her, which we appreciate. Thanks Dana!”
Andrew K.Star Sitter
“Andrew did great with my four cats! I needed cat care pretty last minute and was happy he could help out. 3 out of 4 of my cats are pretty shy and 1 is special needs and Andrew was able to handle them all well! Definitely recommend!!”
Sarah M.
“Sarah did a great job looking after my cat! They had great communication and were professional and polite. I’m very happy with the level of care and would recommend Sarah!”
Meghan S.Star Sitter
“Meghan cared for our outdoor cat while we were away. Meghan was easy to communicate with and I especially appreciated the updates and pictures she sent every day.”
Rachael R.Star Sitter
“We are so happy we found Rachel to cat sit for us. She was prompt and spent time getting to know Miss Kitty. We will request her again when we go out of town!!”
Jessica R.
“Beyond wonderful! She took care of my little girl while I was at work and sent me pics where my dog was literally smiling 🙂 Jessica is wonderful”
Amanda W.
“Amanda was wonderful! She was prompt and very communicative. She took great care of our pets while we were on vacation. We would definitely use her again!”
Winter E.Star Sitter
“Winter was excellent with my kitties. Each one of them has a different food procedure, and she handled it with ease. I would definitely book again!”
Yuji K.
“great pet sitter. was able to work on sort notice. would recommend and use again”
Jennifer H.
“We're so glad we picked Jennifer to feed our cats while we were out of town. She was super communicative and really helped us keep our peace of mind while away from the fur-children.”
Jack W.
“Jack is a wonderful cat sitter and I highly recommend him. He went above & beyond both in prep (I gave him wrong address as just moved but he came to my new home and was kind about mistake) and in care for my babies. He brought toys for them to okay with and gave me great updates and pics. I hope to have him care for my babies next time I’m out of town.”
Miyu Y.
“We needed last minute drop-in care for 3 7-week old puppies and Miyu was great. We could tell the puppies were well taken care of & everything was super clean, neat and tidy. Will definitely book with her again!”
Jessica & Jonathan B.Star Sitter
“Once again, Jessica took great care of our kitties for us. This time was on a very short notice as one of the cats had made himself scarce right before the weekend trip and so we couldn't take them along. Jessica was quick to respond and gave us peace-of-mind while we were gone.”
Britney G.
“Britney is awesome with my boys (2 cats)! Super responsible and responsive, even in extreme circumstances! This is my 4th time booking her services and will definitely book her again when I need her :)”
Layla K.
“Layla is the only person I trust with my 3 pups, she goes ABOVE and BEYOND for them, always on her game & never gives me a reason to be disappointed, Layla is very sweet and genuine she definitely treats my pups like her own and that’s my favorite thing about her 💘, when they need to be bathe Layla never hesitates to come help me! If I need a babysitter she is the ONLY person my dogs go too, they feel at home where Layla is, and my dogs are HARDHEADED so I would award her and recommend her to the president of the untied states if I could!!! HAHA”
Catherine G.
“Cat is an excellent caretaker for animals of all kinds! Cat is gentle and nurturing with animals, and pets instinctually love her. Cat also has lots of experience working as a kennel tech at the vet, so she is well equipped to deal with any unique animal needs and knows what is best for your pet. My 50lb pitbull immediately became attached to Cat, and Cat handled her with care and ease. 10/10 highly recommend Cat.”
Sarah D.Star Sitter
“Truly the most wonderful and lovely caregiver. I am SO thankful I found Sarah. She does a phenomenal job, always going above and beyond. I can’t recommend her enough”
Tamara S.
“Tamara was attentive with Bleu and sent me pictures with each visit. I will definite contact her next time I need help.”
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Cat Sitting FAQs
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in University on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 887 cat sitters in University. 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, 90% of University cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in University have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 University.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? University 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 887 cat sitters in University on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In University, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
Note: If your cat sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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.
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