Cat Sitting in Washington, D.C.
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1. Walker R.
“Walker was fantastic with my cat Tucker. She seemed to warm up to him really well. He was diligent with his timing each day and in ensuring I was kept updated on how she was doing for the duration of my trip. Tucker is a bit particular, and he did a superb job of following all of the instructions and ensuring she was as comfortable as possible while I was gone. Would highly recommend Walker for anyone needing a cat (or dog) sitter who is experienced, reliable and helpful!!”
2. Katy G.
“Katy was awesome! I instantly felt comfortable leaving Bailey for a few days when Bailey greeted her during the meet and greet! She sent a lot of great photos and updates. I highly recommend hiring her to watch your pet!”
3. Jenna & Matthew H.
“Jenna was absolutely amazing! I would ask her back to watch Wilbur again in a heartbeat. She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire time, giving me such peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she treated Wilbur with great care and affection, and I could tell he felt comfortable with her. She even went above and beyond by coming over ahead of time to meet him and ensure everything was seamless. I couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter—highly recommend Jenna to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their pet!”
4. Jennifer H.
“Jennifer was an excellent cat sitter! She was communicative, caring and reliable. Her photos and detailed reports reassured us that our cat was well looked after while we were away.”
5. Gregory K.
“Gregory is without a doubt the greatest cat sitter on Rover. He is attentive to care instructions which is extremely important. My cat loves him. Gregory is super professional and you can tell he loves cats. I only plan on using him in the future.”
6. Priscilla V.
“Priscilla cared for our energetic cat for a week. He gets very anxious when we leave, so we appreciated updates on how he was doing and the photos. She did an excellent job giving him attention and sticking to the feeding routine.”
7. Gabi B.
“Gabi was awesome! She watched my cat for a week while I was out of town and took great care of her. She was timely and sent great photos and updates. I would definitely book her again sometime!”
8. Carol K.
“Carol was amazing with my 15 year-old cat! I had a bit of a last minute request to watch my girl over the weekend when my friend had to cancel. I reached out to Carol and she was able to watch my Chloe-and I'm so incredibly glad! Carol was extremely communicative, sent great photos and kept my separation anxiety prone cat at ease. Chloe seemed more calm when I got home and I could tell she was well taken care of. I look forward to working with Carol again and highly recommend her to other Rover pet parents! I will not be asking friends but will be reaching out to Carol instead! Thank you so much, Carol!!”
9. Nicholas & Larissa A.
“Nicholas was great with Ella - we came home to a happy cat. Nicholas was also really helpful when we realized we had given him the wrong key - he followed our instructions to access our back door and use our spare key and even made an extra trip to our house because of it. We will definitely hire Nicholas again!”
10. Nour O.
“Nour is such a great communicator and lover of animals. Me and my cat Aiden are grateful to have crossed paths with her. I’ll certainly book with her again!”
11. John D.
“John took care of Marvin while I was out of town for several days. He was an excellent communicator - sent lots of pictures and updates. Marvin seemed very calm and happy when I returned :)”
12. Karly M.
“Karly was an excellent drop in sitter for our 4 month old kittens! Very communicative and helpful, we received detailed updates and adorable pictures every time she came by. She followed instructions and asked questions if needed. I highly recommend Karly as an excellent sitter. Thank you so much for the help Karly!”
13. Kelli Y.
“Kelli did a great job checking in on and feeding our cats when we were out of town for the weekend. She sent us very thorough updates and great pictures. We will definitely have her take care of our cats again.”
14. Charlotte F.
“Charlotte did a stellar job! We came back to a clean house and very happy cats. She took great care of our cats and was always on schedule. We look forward to using her again in the future!”
15. Parnian A.
“Parni was awesome! I made a last minute request and she kindly agreed to come check on my car. She sent nice little updates and photos each time.”
16. Emma G.
“I have 2 kitties, one who is very energetic, and Emma did an amazing job taking care of them while we were gone for 5 days. She scooped the litter box, played with them, sent updates every day and was overall lovely! I’ll be using her again for a trip in the future if we can.”
17. Caroline C.
“Caroline was a fantastic caretaker for Franklin! Will be sure to book her again!”
18. Matthew C.
“Matthew is great! We have two cats and Matthew watched them while we were away for a week. He was communicative and thoughtful and our cats seemed to enjoy his drop ins! Place looked great upon our return. Would definitely book again.”
19. Danny C.
“Danny showed up for every appointment. She provided food and water, cleaned the litterbox, and petted and played with my cat. The apartment was in good condition when I returned.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Washington, D.C. on Rover as of May 2025 was about $23 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 May 2025, there are 3,251 cat sitters in Washington, D.C.. 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, 87% of Washington, D.C. cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Washington, D.C. have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Washington, D.C..
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Washington, D.C. 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 3,251 cat sitters in Washington, D.C. on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Washington, D.C., 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 87% 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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