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Sitter Profile Image: Marina H.
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Marina H.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
7 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

“Marina was the best sitter for our sassy little cat Cookie! Cookie seemed to be having a better play time with Marina than us! Marina also left detailed notes, sent us lots of photos of Cookie, and made sure all the automated systems (litter, water, food) were running properly. Cookie doesn’t usually hop on other people’s laps but Marina managed to get Cookie on her lap the second visit - we were so surprised. Marina is indeed a car whisperer! Definitely recommend Marina as a cat sitter.”

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Jason C.
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Susie J.
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$40
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 107 reviews
36 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

“Susie was great with my Maine Coon Suka. She was professional and communicative. Suka is not used to meeting new people and can be an intimidating large cat, but Susie knew to give Suka her space and wait for when she’s ready. Suka warmed up to her and was side swiping her and rubbing against her. I’d hire Susie again.”

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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

“Jordan was kind enough to take care of my 2 cats on a last minute notice, and she did such a wonderful job! She spent extra time with the kitties every visit, and despite this being my first time leaving them behind, I felt super reassured that they were well taken care of.”

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Margaret F.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

About: Hello! I live in Watertown. I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule so I enjoy dog walking and pet drop-ins for pure joy. If you book with me, seeing your pet will be a highlight of my day. You can count on me when it comes to communication with you and love for your baby. I bring toys and treats, and can work with shy furry friends. Follow my journey at maggiewalksthe617 on Instagram. Please note - for dog owners seeking walks or drop ins for going out of town I will need the full schedule of when the pet will be let out in the event I am not covering all potty breaks. Will only take visits where the dog has care every 8 hours at the most. I work full time from home in HR as a comp analyst. My schedule is very flexible. I want to schedule walks adhoc during the day or after work! When entering a clients home I will treat the area with care, make sure to lock up, check for water for the animal. I will do my best to find an appropriate outdoor/garage trash for the waste as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Linda G.
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Linda G.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

“Linda was terrific. She is reliable, detail oriented, and perceptive. She clearly cares deeply about animals. You can be sure your pet will be well cared for.”

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Lisa G.
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Alison W.
$30
total per visit
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

“Alison treated our cat very well while we were away. She was able to give him his medicine with no issues and sent us lots of photos of them playing. Our cat can be a bit feisty, so it was great to see her manage him so well.”

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Reagan L.
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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

“The best cat sitter ever! My Maine Coons love JB as she gives them so much attention. She also stays in close contact with me with photos and chats so I can relax and enjoy my vacations knowing they are in good hands.”

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Diana C.
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Kathryn C.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 111 reviews
32 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02458

“Kathryn took great care of my cats as usual, and I appreciated her flexibility in adding on an extra visit due to an unexpected development that came up on short notice while I was away.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maanya L.
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Maanya L.
$16
total per visit
4.7 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

“Maanya took great care of our cat! She made sure he was comfortable around her and he warmed up to her quickly. She also promptly responded to all my messages and requests. I highly recommend her!”

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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.

Sitter Profile Image: Hannah P.
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Hannah P.
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02458

“Hannah took fantastic care of my two kitties! Her updates and photos were perfect and it’s obvious she cares a lot about the pets she cares for. I will definitely book her again!”

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Nicole D.
Sitter Profile Image: Cayla M.
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Cayla M.
$32
total per visit
13 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

About: I grew up in a home with three Boxers and have always had animals as an important part of my life. As an adult, I’ve cared for several cats, currently have two of my own, and have experience caring for a variety of animals, including horses. I’ve also previously cared for a Maine Coon, so I’m comfortable with pets of different sizes, breeds, and personalities. I understand that every pet is different, and I’m comfortable caring for animals who may be shy, anxious, energetic, stubborn, or simply a little mischievous. I’m patient, attentive, and take the time to understand each pet’s individual routine and needs. My goal is to make sure your pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away. I was recently laid off from my job, so I have ample time to spend with your pet and get to know them and their individual needs! Pets are often happiest and most comfortable in their own homes, surrounded by their familiar toys, treats, routines, and favorite spots. I’m more than happy to come to your home and care for your pets while you’re away, helping keep their routine as normal and stress-free as possible. I’m respectful of your home and personal space and will treat it with the same care I give to your pets. I’m also very comfortable following detailed care instructions and will make sure your pet’s usual routines, medications, feeding schedules, and other needs are followed closely. Most importantly, I want you to feel confident that your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for while you’re away.

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Nick J.
Star Sitter
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
23 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Brookline, MA, 02446

“We are so happy to have found Nick! We know our boys are in good hands while we are away! He is incredibly responsive and caring, and we love to see the notes and photos on the Rover cards!!!”

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Anne E.
Sitter Profile Image: Meghan M.
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Meghan M.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

“Meghan was amazing with our cat! She was very attentive and our cat felt so comfortable around her. She went above and beyond to send detailed updates and tons of pictures. I highly recommend Meghan to care for your fur babies!!”

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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

“Olivia left thoughtful and detailed messages during her visits with my cat, which helped put me at ease when I was away from her for the first time. I had no idea my cat would hiss, and Olivia managed to handle it well. She even got toys out for JoJo when I forgot to put them out.”

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Kristin H.
Sitter Profile Image: Thomas & Emma B.
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Thomas & Emma B.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 160 reviews
68 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cambridge, MA, 02138

“Thomas & Emma were great! They checked in on our 2 cats and were very responsive. Felt comfortable with them in our home and would use their services again!”

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Adrianna G.
Sitter Profile Image: Sydney P.
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Sydney P.
$26
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
26 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

“Sydney was amazing coming in last minute when my flight got delayed. First time booking with someone on Rover and it was so easy, she was super kind and helpful!!”

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Clara R.
Sitter Profile Image: Hillary C.
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Hillary C.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

“Hillary was so great! Chloë loved her and I felt so reassured knowing she was well-cared for. Hillary spent quality time with Chloë and sent lovely, detailed notes and photos. Highly recommend!”

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Suzanna C.
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: Ari A.
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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 fantastic with my kitties! My cats both need oral medication every morning so I was a bit worried to leave them, but Ari took great care of them. I recieved thorough notes for each visit and multiple photos every morning. I was very reassured they were in good hands. I will be rebooking in the future!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah is great as always! Communicates well and my pet (who doesn’t like other people) has warmed up to her over time. She’s great!

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Jennifer B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nico went above and beyond my expectations for taking care of my cat Leia. Excellent communication and worked with my needs, would 100% book again!

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

Sasha was very communicative with me about her schedule, the drop ins, and how my cats were doing. She gave me detailed updates and really made being away from my cats for the first time much easier because I knew they were in good hands. One of my cats is not a lap cat at all, and she even sat with Sasha on the last day of drop ins, which goes to show how great Sasha was with them!

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

Stephanie is a wonderful cat-sitter. Every day I received a lengthy update, photos and videos. Which made my day every day. My cat Winston is a one-person cat, not aggressive but super reserved. She was wonderful with him, highly recommend.

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Nisa T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yet again, Jordan was very considerate and easy to work with. This was our third time working with Jordan and we knew our cat was in great hands. Made our wedding weekend so much less stressful knowing our cat was well taken care of!

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

Sandra provided excellent service. She took wonderful care of our cats during our absence, ensuring they were well-fed and their litter box remained clean.

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

Mercedes was communicative, punctual, and reliable. I would be happy to have her watch my cat again!

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Prinnapa Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was great to work with! He went above and beyond- stopping by for extra playtime, changing the litter, and troubleshooting our water fountain while we were gone. Took great care of our cats while we were away for our honeymoon

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

Alyssa was great! This was my first time leaving my cat with a cat sitter and it was incredibly reassuring to know that she took such great care of my boy.

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

Aimee was great with my two cats, one of whom requires subdermal fluid injections. She provided detailed reports on check-ins and I can tell my cats enjoyed her company. Thank you, Aimee!

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Sam A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time with Kevin, and we had a great experience! He was very responsible and kept us updated with messages and photos throughout the visit. It was so nice to see how our cat was doing, and we felt at ease knowing he was in good hands. We really appreciated the communication and care, and we would definitely reach out to him again next time we need a cat sitter. Highly recommend!

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

Allison agreed to watch Moose at the last minute which was really appreciated! She played with him, make sure he was fed, and sent great pictures and updates.

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

Amy is a fantastic sitter and always takes wonderful care of our cats! We love the pictures and updates.

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

Diane was great with my cat Bastet! She fed her and did cat litter and played with her and did great pictures that showed Bastet being healthy! She reported her eating and pooping! I came home to a healthy and happy cat! I would be glad to have her again!

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Elizabeth E.
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

Mackenzie once again took great care of our cats. She is very careful, sends detailed updates, and shares lots of pictures. Highly recommended!

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Byron D.
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

Ella did a wonderful job with Stella and shared lots of photos!!! She was very good at communicating and sending updates.

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Katherine G.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Watertown is $24 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $16 and $36 per visit. On Rover, 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 5,071 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Watertown. 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 Watertown. 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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