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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia L.
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Olivia L.
Star Sitter
$18
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

“After having a ton of sitters, Olivia is by far the best! She gives such minute detail in her report, and not only fulfillls duties of feline daily living like giving food, water, and cleaning his litter, to the full extent that is requested, she also notices behavioral changes in our pets. I cant reccomend her any more than I do now! She is awesome. I had quite a complex situation to get into my building, and I had the further pressure of having to leave almost immediately, but Olivia was able to help through all that.”

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Roger S.
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Ari A.
Star Sitter
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
13 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

“Ari was on-time and did a great job with Lou. The pictures indicated she was very happy with the visit, and we were happy to return to a clean litter box and healthy cat.”

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Leigh M.
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Chloe K.
$18
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

“Chloe did an excellent job cat sitting for our cat. She followed all of our instructions and sent wonderful detailed updates with photos. Chloe played and cuddled with our cat. She is very caring and my cat was very happy when we returned.”

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Ann R.
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Sabrina C.
Star Sitter
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

“Sabrina is excellent! My cat clearly enjoyed her visits!”

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Carol O.
Sitter Profile Image: Clare G.
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Clare G.
$17
total per visit
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02465

“Clare was wonderful with my 2 cats. She followed the instructions well and gave thorough reports (and pictures!) from her check-ins. My cats don’t usually warm up to a new caretaker right away but seemed to really like her. I also appreciate that she came over ahead of time to meet them and review their care instructions. I would definitely book Clare again in the future.”

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Anna P.
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Lauren C.
Star Sitter
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

“Lauren took great care of our two cats while we were away for a week! She did twice a day visits, sent detailed updates + photos, and was very responsive to our input and the cats needs.”

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Michelle S.
Star Sitter
$36
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 135 reviews
37 repeat clients
23 years of experience
North Dorchester, Waltham, MA, 02453

“Michelle did a wonderful job looking after my senior cat while I was gone for the weekend. Coming home to a happy pet makes a long day of travel so much easier!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Austin M.
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Austin M.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

About: Hi there! I’m an experienced dog care provider dedicated to giving local pups the absolute best care. With professional experience co-owning a pet service business and years of hands-on dog handling, I treat every dog in my care as if they were my own. My main priority is making sure your pup stays safe, comfortable, and right on schedule for their visits. Whether we’re out on an energetic walk, dropping in for mealtime, or relaxing during an overnight stay, you can count on clear communication, prompt updates, and plenty of cute photos. Looking forward to connecting with you and your pup! Pet care is a core part of my daily routine. I build my schedule around consistent walks/visits, feeding times, and any special instructions so pets are never rushed or squeezed in. Throughout the week, I keep communication steady with updates and photos, and I stay organized with notes to keep each pet’s routine consistent from day to day. I care for pets the same way in any space: safely, calmly, and according to their routine. In a client’s home, I follow your instructions closely for meals, walk/play schedule, and house rules. I keep everything clean and secure, and I send clear updates and photos each visit. In my home (for boarding), I provide a calm environment, regular potty breaks and exercise, close supervision, and a consistent routine with the right balance of attention and downtime based on your pet’s personality and energy level.

Sitter Profile Image: Ekaterina V.
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Ekaterina V.
$20
total per visit
5 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02460

About: As a god owner myself I understand what it takes to have a happy, content and healthy pet. Trusted care tailored to every pet’s needs. I am currently working part time and available some days during the week as well as on most of weekends. Happy to do drop ins. I provide loving, attractive care, following routines, administrating medications, and ensuring pets feel safe, happy and comfortable.I treat every pet with patience, love and respect.

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J b.
Star Sitter
$36
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
5 repeat clients
26 years of experience
newton, MA, 02458

“J. is a great house- and cat-sitter: very responsive and easy to coordinate with, sends lots of pictures, and clearly made both of my cats (even the more skittish one) feel comfortable/safe. J. also had no trouble handling one cat’s thrice-daily eye medication”

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Lev K.
Sitter Profile Image: Amber B.
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Amber B.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Auburndale, MA, 02466

“Amber was awesome! She was very responsive, super kind, and our cat, Bodhi, was relaxed and happy when we returned from our vacation. We will definitely be asking her to come again in the future. Thank you for taking such good care of Bodhi, Amber!”

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Anna D.
Sitter Profile Image: Susie J.
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Susie J.
Star Sitter
$40
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 107 reviews
36 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

“This was our first Rover experience and Susie made it a breeze. She was patient with our sassy kitty and it went well. Already booked her again!”

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Rachel W.
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Brianna s.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

“Brianna made sure my hateful little furball was well-cared for, understanding how to give her the space she needed while still keeping her company and well-fed. Thank you so much!”

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Bria M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jordan A.
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Jordan A.
Star Sitter
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 166 reviews
55 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

“Couldn’t have asked for more from Jordan. She was super responsive and helped us navigate a tricky situation in terms of gaining access to our living space. Took phenomenal care of our cat who tends to not do well around new people. Cannot thank her enough for everything!!!! Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an attentive, knowledgeable and friendly care giver for their furry loved one.”

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Max W.
Sitter Profile Image: Aditi N.
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Aditi N.
$23
total per visit
4 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02460

About: While I don’t have my own pet, I have been around and taken care of dogs quite often. I regularly take care of all my loved ones’ cats and have had cat sitting jobs as well. I’m a responsible and reliable doctoral graduate who will do a good job, and be sure to keep solid communication with clients! I currently work and study full time from home. I am quite flexible with my schedule and can often help out on weeknights and weekends too! I have an unfenced large yard as well as a large house. I can go on runs, (I’m an avid runner who ran cross country and track in high school!) and I absolutely love playing with dogs. My neighborhood is very friendly for dog walks, with fellow dog walkers around! I don’t have a dog or other pets, so no interactions would disrupt dog-sitting. I have three roommates who can give the dogs extra love :)

Sitter Profile Image: Christie O.
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Christie O.
Star Sitter
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02459

“She was great with my cat and gave me details/pics on how he was doing. It was my first time leaving him for extended period and she gave me a peace of mind.”

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Maria M.
Sitter Profile Image: Kristina P.
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Kristina P.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

“Kristina made it so much easier and stress-free for me to leave town for a few days. She was thorough, on time, and provided great updates after every visit taking care of Curtis and Rhys. I also appreciate how accommodating Kristina was with her schedule and so open in her communication. Will definitely have her take care of the kitties again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Carinne C.
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Carinne C.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
10 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02452

About: My daughter and I would love to help you out! I have experience with a high needs bully breed, and have ample experience with training and caring for pups and cats- grew up with 2 cats and a dog:). My daughter would be present for any dogsitting, but not with me for walks and drop - ins unless pre-approved with you:) I work from home Tuesday through Friday and am around most of the weekends and would love to help you out either of those times We have miles of trails behind our house and green spaces nearby. We’re happy to walk your pups on your terms where you are most comfortable!

Sitter Profile Image: Grace G.
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Grace G.
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

“Grace is awesome! She is very communicative and happily worked with my random schedule. I couldn’t be happier. And my dog loves Grace as well. He is all about people but he knows his favorites and Grace is one of them. She is great to work with!”

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Traci T.
Sitter Profile Image: Anna C.
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Anna C.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02460

“Anna was the first person to check on our cats that wasn’t a family member or friend, and she surpassed all of our expectations! Each day during our weeklong trip, we looked forward to the detailed notes and various pictures of our boys whom we missed so much! Anna was reliable and responsive, and she cared for our cats as if they were her own ♥️”

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Kristin A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sue is fantastic! She always goes above and beyond, and you can tell she truly cares for your animals as if they are her own. She always leaves a detailed message and sends lots of pictures, and is easy to get in contact with. Couldn't recommend her enough!

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

Jacqueline was a great communicator and our cat loved her. A very dependable care giver, we will be hiring Jacqueline again!

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Sandra S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is excellent with my black cat, Juniper! She engages with Junie at the level she needs, shifting her play and attention based on my cat’s mood. She always checks food, water and litter and takes good photos with a detailed report. I will be using her again!

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

Carol provided great updates on our kitty and provided great photos. It was great to see she was well taken care of. It was reassuring to know that Carol has had a lot of experience with cats, and was familiar with flare ups in cats with feline herpes.

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Michael G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

J was great with my senior cat! She spent lots of time making sure he was comfortable and relaxed, and sent lots of photos. His fur was silky smooth when we came back from our trip! She was very communicative and responded quickly. Would book again!

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

A Wonderful cat sitter! Took time to ease up with my cat who can take time to open up. Communicating with Isabella was very easy and she was always punctual. She went above and beyond to take care of my cat. Thank you!

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Minhyung J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Went out of her way to get the spare key from the landlord because we slipped up getting the key to her. Made sure to take care of the cats late in the day even through that delay!

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

Kathryn is super reliable and great with our cat. She’s flexible to changes in what we need help with when we are gone and is a great communicator. Always our go to sitter!

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

Caroline is our go-to pet sitter on Rover. She takes wonderful care of our cats and is always giving us updates with pictures each visit. She makes sure they always have what they need and are given lots of love and attention. We highly recommend Caroline and will surely be going back to her whenever we need a sitter.

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

Once again, Amber was great! She takes care of everything, and is super responsive. Our kitty is very happy we found her. Thanks Amber!

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

Stephanie is the absolute best. She gives the best care to our two boys, paying special attention to our shy one, and gives detailed updates with great pictures and videos. It's such a relief to know that, when we are gone, our guys will not just get food and water, they'll get all the love and pets they need. Thank you!

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Tim W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bianca was really friendly to our kitties. She spent good time with them and kept the place clean. Will recommend to everybody!

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0xRX
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Always so helpful to step in to care for Carl last minute. He loves his time with the both of you. :)

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

Came home to a happy cat and a clean house! We also asked Meghan to take care of a few things with the incoming storm and she helped out. Thanks Meghan!

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

Julia is the best! We always know that we can trust her 100% to take great care of our cats and communicate with us if there are any issues.

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Ada W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel did an excellent job taking care of my cats while I was out of town—definitely would book her again!

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Dorothy W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bryana is the best! I loved getting the Rover Cards and photos while I was away and seeing how happy Kira was with her new pal! It was also a relief knowing that Bryana was giving Kira her medicine (followed by a treat!) each day! Highly recommend Bryana and look forward to booking her again for my next trip!

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

Lauren filled in for me pretty last minute for a week of pet sitting my cat, and I am forever grateful she did! She did an excellent job keeping me informed and enticing my cat downstairs with treats. Thank you so much, Lauren, and I hope we can work together again!!

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Monica F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aida took wonderful care of our 4 boys while we were out of town for a week - her visits were a highlight of our day as she sent daily photo updates! We had no issues and will definitely be rebooking her for future trips.

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

Taylor did a fantastic job doing drop in visits for our three cats over a holiday weekend. She handled food, litter, and medicine as we requested and gave us super thorough updates and cute photos! Made our travel so much easier to know our cats were in good hands :)

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Abigail K.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Waltham on Rover is $26 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $20 and $38 per visit. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 5,154 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Waltham. 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 .

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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .

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

  • 85% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% 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 , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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