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Sitter Profile Image: Trinity L.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Trinity was great! She took care of my cat's medication twice a day, and he looks really happy in the pictures she sent.

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Brianna J.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Savoy, IL, 61874

Bri was great with my pets and was an excellent communicator.

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Sitter Profile Image: Aric F.
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Aric F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Aric truly went above and beyond! Not only did he save the day with my late request, he also took fantastic care of my crew (hound, buns, and fish tanks). Little touches like bringing my trash bin back from the curb and buying my dog another cup of yogurt when he ran out shows how much he cares.

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Michelle R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Michelle is wonderful. She’s very aware of any and all changes with my cats and spends quality time with them to make them feel comfortable. She also goes above and beyond to help them feel settled with the stress of me being gone

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Vicki R.
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Theresa W.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
31 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61802

This was my first time using Rover and I feel like I struck gold with Theresa! She is incredibly kind, communicative, and dedicated to providing the best care. She took the time to get to know my shy cat’s favorite things, and my cat went from hiding to cuddling in a matter of a few visits from Theresa. She provided thorough updates with photos at each visit and responded quickly to my messages. You can tell she loves and respects animals and puts thought and care into the time she spends with them. I felt safe and confident that my cat was well taken care of. I would highly recommend her to anyone and absolutely would book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee S.
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$11
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Kaylee did a great job and was very patient with my stubborn bulldogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophie R.
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Sophie R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Sophie was great with the kitties! She gave us great updates, played with them both and made sure their litter was always clean. Cannot recommend enough!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marissa S.
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Marissa S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

About: Beyond generic dog sitting for family as a kid or walking the dogs around my neighborhood (which I did), I currently own two small breed rescue dogs. One is a seinor with IVDD, and the other is a puppy with a luxating patella, so I've seen both ends of the scale. I am no stranger to giving animals insulin shots and medications, dealing with accidents of all kinds, animals with mobility issues, managing untrained dogs, and more! Also, I have fostered dogs before, so I am well aware of the proper way to introduce yourself to an animal, dog body language, warning signs, and stress signals. Ever since I've gotten my newest puppy, I've really been put through the wringer training wise. I've learned positive ways to shape behavior in dogs, even in a short amount of time, and I would never dream of using aversive behavior management methods unless that is currently part of the dog's training plan. For cats, I’ve spent years growing up with and living with cats. I’m experienced with giving cats syringe medications and shots. Scooping litter and cleaning up accidents is no big deal around here! I work part time, and I have a vehicle, so I’m able to attend to your pet’s needs whenever necessary. I’m used to waking up at dawn for walks, and I am certainly no stranger to a middle of the night potty break. Your pet’s needs will always come first. All boundaries are always respected for animals. I’m a stranger in their home, and I am very aware of that. My job is to keep them fed and walked and safe. I love animals, so I’m always happy to give pets or cuddles, but only if they ask.

Sitter Profile Image: Rachel V.
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Rachel V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Rachel was such a caring and kind sitter for our two precious kitties. We are very grateful to have found Rachel and plan on hiring her for future pet sitting needs! She did everything we asked and more, and really spent time trying to get to know and understand our cats, which we appreciated. She sent great updates with every drop in visit. We came home to two very happy kitties who were well taken care of and appreciated Rachel’s care, too. Thanks so much!

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Kenzie O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61821

Amazing petsitter for our dog and cat! They loved having someone come to visit throughout the day and my husband and I really appreciated the pictures from each stop so we could keep seeing them while we were away. I would leave 10 stars if I could!

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Sitter Profile Image: Valerie F.
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Valerie F.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Valerie was amazing with Whiskey! She was very attentive, kind, and kept us updated with lots of pictures and messages which gave us so much peace of mind. We could tell Whiskey was well cared for and loved. We highly recommend Valerie!

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Sitter Profile Image: David S.
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David S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

David did a wonderful job with my three kitties! He played with the friendly ones and was patient with my shy guy. He even watered my plants while I was away. Appreciated his help making sure everyone was fed and safe!

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Rilee H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
14 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Rilee loves animals and goes above and beyond to take care of them! Updates were also thorough and timely. I felt really reassured that my cats were OK during my 5-day trip away, and didn’t need to worry!

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Sitter Profile Image: Macy R.
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Macy R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Macy checked in on things while we were on vacation She was thorough and communicative just as she was on previous visits and stays. So happy she is here to help us :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Tanya W.
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Tanya W.
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$18
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4.7 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

My German Shepherd dog fell in love with Tanya at first sight! She's obviously loves animals. Everything went great, will definitely book Tanya again! Appreciated the photos of my dog and cat while I was away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ryan F.
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Ryan F.
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$20
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1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

About: I grew up taking care of our family dogs, cats, birds, fish, guinea pigs, snakes, tarantulas, and horses. With my love and closeness to animals growing up, I continued into the veterinary medicine world after high school and have worked within clinic settings for the past 7 years! I am experienced and comfortable with administering both oral and injectable medications, bathing, and much more. I plan to become a certified veterinary technician as well in the near future. While I do work full time during the week, I am still often able to accommodate multiple visits a day due to my lunch break! I don’t mind an early morning to make sure your pets are taken care of before the workday either. Because mid-day visits are on my break, the time I will be available for these visit will be dependent on the travel time. As my apartment is too small to accommodate any dogs or additional cats, I would be treating your home with the utmost respect! It’s your (and especially your pet’s) safe space, and that needs to be protected. I will always clean up after any messes if they are made by your pet and reach out to make sure you’re aware!

Sitter Profile Image: Sarah M.
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Sarah M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

Sarah was a wonderful pet sitter! We got updates and pictures, which were not expected but totally appreciated. She was communicative, easy to work with, and so very kind to our doggies, even spending a little extra time with them. We couldn’t be happier with her!

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Kelly A.
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$18
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4.8 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
30 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

About: Greetings! First - thank you for considering me and my services. I have been a pet owner all my life, and have been the proud parent of hamsters, fish, cats, dogs, and a rabbit! I'm also a responsible house sitter, having been both a homeowner and a renter, I understand the value of not just your pets, but your possessions, your mail and plants, the cozy space of your home, the relationships with your neighbors. I have provided these services for friends and families for most of my life. I have always loved animals and I have always owned pets, been a member of dog parks and puppy play groups, and I volunteered for the Champaign Humane Society for many years. I have also had pets with medication needs, so I am experienced in that area. For years I also groomed my own dogs, and I know that each pet has its own needs, preferences, and personalities. Finally, I recently lost my dog of 15 years, and although I now live somewhere that does not allow pets, I need animals in my life! From my own experience of being a Rover customer for many years, I also know how important it is to pet sit within your home with no disruption to your pet's routine or surroundings. I'm retired, so I can be flexible with your scheduling needs for both your pets and your home. I'm both an early riser and a night owl, so whatever works for you also works for me! I have been both a renter and homeowner, so I know how valuable your pets are, but also your cozy home, your plants, mail, and relationships with your neighbors. I have owned a bunny, hamsters, cats and dogs. But I also have an affinity for birds and reptiles. I have provided services for friends and family most of my life, now I just want to bring in a bit of extra cash to supplement social security. I'm also mainly a homebody, so if your home or your pets need extra care or a lot of time, I'm fully available.

Sitter Profile Image: Diare P.
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Diare P.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Urbana, IL, 61801

About: I’ve had pets for the majority of my life. I have taken care of dogs, both small and big. Additionally, I have owned cats, mice, fish, ferrets and hamsters. I have experience bottle feeding animals, along with provide any oral medications. I was an animal care intern at the CCHS, where I worked closely with mainly dogs. I am also an animal sciences major, which has provided me with a wide variety of experiences with both companion, farm and exotic animals. I am basically free to take care of your pets throughout the entire summer in the area. So I am able to make pet care part of my daily routine. I can easily crate your pets and can make sure they aren’t getting into anything that isn’t good for them. I have also studied animal behavior in class, so I will be able to read your pet’s cues. I also have hours worth of experience leashing and walking dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Faith B.
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Faith B.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
21 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Champaign, IL, 61820

Faith was great! Very understanding when I had to change our schedule, and very patient with our cat who wasn't exactly a warm hostess. Would book again!

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Danielle W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

David was awesome! He was super responsive and gave my kitty lots of much needed attention. I would definitely book him again in the future.

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Alex C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was such a caring and kind sitter for our two precious kitties. We are very grateful to have found Rachel and plan on hiring her for future pet sitting needs! She did everything we asked and more, and really spent time trying to get to know and understand our cats, which we appreciated. She sent great updates with every drop in visit. We came home to two very happy kitties who were well taken care of and appreciated Rachel’s care, too. Thanks so much!

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Sean H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Trinity is awesome! She's super personable and makes sure that you know your fur babies are being well taken care of through plenty of pictures and quick responses to messages! My two cats adored her and I'd definitely book with her again the next time i'm out of town.

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Alexus D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Aric watched my guinea pigs again while I was out of town, and I’m so grateful I was able to get his help last minute for a weekend trip! He is incredibly trustworthy, dependable, and great with my guinea pigs. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing they’re in such good hands while I’m away. He’s also a great communicator and always makes things easy. I would absolutely recommend Aric to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust with their pets!

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Lauren S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie was great with the kitties! She gave us great updates, played with them both and made sure their litter was always clean. Cannot recommend enough!

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Colleen H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley sent a nice update each day and very kindly troubleshooted our keypad lock when it went haywire!

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Charlotte S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle is fantastic. My shy kitty absolutely loves her, which is saying something because he tends to not like anyone

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Vicki R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Archie took such great care of our cats and was very communicative the whole time. I appreciate the quick responses to my messages and all of the info about each check in. It was a great experience!

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Sheena M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another great experience with Olivia! She was super attentive and loving to all four of our fur babies. She was also flexible with us on timing since it was a short notice request due to a family situation. We were incredibly happy to have her as our sitter!

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Joseph C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing, as per usual! Had Katie come in to feed and play with our cat while we were on vacation and he had a blast hanging out with her (and getting his food, his favorite parts of the day). Would 100% recommend booking with Katie!

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Laine D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi is such an awesome sitter!! She quickly adapted to us having an unexpected second cat and took great care of them both, making sure to keep them separate as well. Cannot recommend her enough!!!

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Colleen H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Holly is my repeat sitter because she is attentive to the cats when she visits. They love that she runs through the all toys during multiple visits.

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Lance L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole was great! She showed up on time to take care of our 3 cats. Provided wellness check with a photo each visit and let us know how everything went. We would definitely rebook with her again in the future 👍🏼👍🏼

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Gregory C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Theresa is so patient with my last minute changes of plans. My dogs and cat love her. She’s reliable and lovely to be around.

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Katie
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat is ordinarily very skittish around strangers, but Joey and Sydney have totally won him over. (I'm beginning to suspect that he likes them better than he does me). I will definitely book them again in the future.

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Dave C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber did a great job caring for our shy boy. We're very grateful for the detailed updates and all her kindness.

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Greta M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Xiaotong is an amazing cat sitter. She was very communicative and always kept me in the loop with my cats. I left her some written and verbal care instructions which were all followed perfectly. Her rover cards were very detailed and came with plenty of photos. My cats decided to rummage through a couple of my trash bins, something they have never done before. Xiaotong was very understanding, going above and beyond cleaning up after my cats' mess. I would definitely book again!

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Nico V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We've used Samantha and Noah several times now, and will surely do so again in the future. Very responsive and responsible, and great communicators! Our three kitties love them.

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Cristian P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Macy took excellent care of our cats over the 3 days. She followed all instructions carefully, kept everything clean, and was very reliable. Our cats are very shy, but she handled them with care and understanding. We would definitely book with her again!

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Sayaka M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lidia dropped in for our 2 kitties while we were away. She did a great job of communicating what was going on with them and sent pictures. We would definitely book again! 😊

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Lisa S.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Urbana on Rover is $19.98 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 .

As of September 2026, there are 167 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Urbana. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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 boxes. 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 socialization 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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program 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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Urbana. On Rover:

  • 100% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 89% 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.

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.

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