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Top rated Westwood cat sitters
“Taryn is absolutely excellent! Went above and beyond to spend time with my kitty, and find ways to get him to eat and get his meds when he was being finicky. Highly recommend for a sit!”
“Valerie was great with Decker while we were away on vacation. I appreciated her daily updates and pics. It was clear from the meet & greet that Decker liked Valerie and her pics confirmed he was more than comfortable with her and appreciated her belly rubs. Would definitely recommend Valerie!!”
“We expected an experienced pet caretaker like Ruslan to bring a high level of professionalism. He handled out grumpy old cat's needs and provided timely communications.”
“Nicole was great! Responsive, flexible, and reliable! Was such a relief knowing our 4 cats were well taken care of while we were out of town.”
“We have used Dalton twice now. Alice (Senior lab) and Priscilla (blind Senior chihuahua) are very happy with him. He goes above and beyond for them. It gives us peace of mind knowing they're in good hands when we are away and I don't trust my dogs with just anyone.”
“Erin was a phenomenal cat sitter for family of four cats! She’s quick to respond, kind, and shows great respect and love towards our pets—especially crucial during times where we are gone for extended periods of time. We highly recommend Erin’s services to anyone in the KC area.”
“Joann is wonderful. I was nervous because this was our first time with her. She quickly made me confident my pets would thrive with her. I will absolutely use Joann going forward and cross my fingers my pets don’t choose to move in with her.”
“Eva was so good with my cats! She was even able to get my shy/scared kitty to come out every day! She’s never done that for anyone else. I could see in the pictures that my cats were very comfortable with her which gave me peace of mind. I will definitely be using her again!”
“Ron was great!”
“This was my first time to use Rover and I had such a great experience with Marinda! She watched my cat while I was away for a few days and she kept me updated with photos and videos on each visit. I recently changed my cats food and he has been iffy with it, but Marinda gave me peace of mind letting me know how he was eating with each drop-in visit. She kept the litter box clean, vacuumed up messy litter, and even washed a few dishes! I could tell my cat Buzz loved playing with her based on the videos she sent. She was always quick to respond and thorough in her updates. I will definitely use her services again and I highly recommend her for your pet!”
“Vanessa was wonderful with our cat. We haven't felt comfortable leaving him in a while but we felt comfortable with Vanessa and we were able to take a short trip, knowing he was in good hands. Her communication was great and I would definitely use her again. 🐾”
“Great updates”
“She did a great job taking care of my sassy cat! I appreciated the daily notes and pics. I felt confident he was well taken care and I appreciated how reliable she was. Never missed a day and communicated well! Thank you!”
“Lori is fantastic. One of the few people who our very shy cat will let touch her. She even brought in our trash cans for us. Our kitties are always happy to see us but we know they've been well fed, played with and even get some lap time in.”
“Ava was flexible, punctual, and thorough. She was polite and helpful! Would request her help again.”
“Love love love Cassandra and hope I never have to use anyone else!”
About: With over 50 years of hands-on experience in pet care. I've dedicated my life to understanding and supporting the well-being of animals, especially dogs. For 8 years, I have worked as a veterinary technician, where i gained in-depth medical knowledge and practical skills in animal heath, emergency care and preventative treatment. My background also includes extensive experience in both basic and advanced dog training focusing on obedience, behavior modification and building strong bods between pets and their owners. Over the decades I've cared for animals of all ages, breeds and temperaments - from raising litters of puppies and kittens to providing compassionate support for senior pets. My approach combines patience, consistency and a deep respect and love for every animal's unique personality and needs. Things to consider prior to booking: • Are they friendly with other pets? I have one dog and 3 cats in our home. • Are they able to jump a 5ft fence? • Are they protected against Heartworm, Fleas and Ticks? • Potty Trained? I am happy to help train but just need to know ahead of time. • Up to date on all vaccines? • Big chewers? • Let us know if your pet has any special need or accommodation we should account for! I can accommodate a variety of needs! I am happy to provide whatever care your pet needs & make sure they are happy & comfortable in our home. A few things to know about what I offer: 100% Love and Care I take photos of your pet (I am not a professional photographer) – I will try not to overwhelm you! I do not require a meet and greet but am happy to do so. My preference is to introduce your pet(s) to mine slowly and very controlled environment. SAFETY is my #1 Concern for your pets and for mine. What to bring for your stay: Collar with a tag & leash Food (Label with the amount per meal) - Slow feeder if needed Medications, if needed Kennel (for boarding stays) - Anything to make them comfortable in their kennel (blanket, toys, bed) I generally don’t use a kennel if they are good house guests (no destruction or accidents) they can have house privileges. I will provide: Water Bowls (I have many throughout the house and outside) Foods Bowls Toys - Treats - Chew bones & treats Dog beds around the house (I have many) A Typical Day can be: Wake up and take them out to potty (I have a big, fenced back yard). Feed them breakfast Out for potty about 2 hours (or sooner) after breakfast. Relax, play and/or snooze as they want. Potty breaks are directed by their needs, they let me know they need to potty, and we go outside (I am their servant, and I stay with them while they are outside). They potty and play and then we come in. This goes on all day as needed. Cuddles on command and if they just want to lay around, I’m ok with that as well. I have taken all my dogs (past and present) through many different levels of training session – Puppy, Basic and Advanced. Let me know what you need, and I am happy to help. SPECIAL NOTE with Regard to Cats Cats do their own things and totally dictate their day to day and I respect and honor their wishes! I do have a room set up that they can call their own (if needed) and I have a secure Catio they can hang out in and enjoy fresh air. I am retired and love to help people and their pets. I have lots of free time and want to offer my knowledge and experience to people who have busy lives but want the best for their furbabies. I live on 3/4 acre and I have a large fenced in back yard. I do have a dog and 3 cats at home so any pets that need to be watched at my home need to be able to get along with them. I am dependable and honest and can also take care of your pets in your home. If you need to know anything else, please ask.
“Rachel was a wonderful sitter for my cat while I was out of town for 4 days. She sent the maximum number of pictures possible each visit (which I so appreciated!!) and even brought her own laser pointer to play with Bitty (who seemed to get a total kick out of it). Thank you Rachel for going above and beyond!!”
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Taryn T.Star Sitter
“Taryn is absolutely excellent! Went above and beyond to spend time with my kitty, and find ways to get him to eat and get his meds when he was being finicky. Highly recommend for a sit!”
Valerie W.Star Sitter
“Valerie was great with Decker while we were away on vacation. I appreciated her daily updates and pics. It was clear from the meet & greet that Decker liked Valerie and her pics confirmed he was more than comfortable with her and appreciated her belly rubs. Would definitely recommend Valerie!!”
Ruslan A.
Star Sitter
“We expected an experienced pet caretaker like Ruslan to bring a high level of professionalism. He handled out grumpy old cat's needs and provided timely communications.”
Nicole D.Star Sitter
“Nicole was great! Responsive, flexible, and reliable! Was such a relief knowing our 4 cats were well taken care of while we were out of town.”
Dalton B.
“We have used Dalton twice now. Alice (Senior lab) and Priscilla (blind Senior chihuahua) are very happy with him. He goes above and beyond for them. It gives us peace of mind knowing they're in good hands when we are away and I don't trust my dogs with just anyone.”
Erin L.Star Sitter
“Erin was a phenomenal cat sitter for family of four cats! She’s quick to respond, kind, and shows great respect and love towards our pets—especially crucial during times where we are gone for extended periods of time. We highly recommend Erin’s services to anyone in the KC area.”
Joann F.Star Sitter
“Joann is wonderful. I was nervous because this was our first time with her. She quickly made me confident my pets would thrive with her. I will absolutely use Joann going forward and cross my fingers my pets don’t choose to move in with her.”
Eva P.
“Eva was so good with my cats! She was even able to get my shy/scared kitty to come out every day! She’s never done that for anyone else. I could see in the pictures that my cats were very comfortable with her which gave me peace of mind. I will definitely be using her again!”
Ron T.Star Sitter
“Ron was great!”
Marinda M.Star Sitter
“This was my first time to use Rover and I had such a great experience with Marinda! She watched my cat while I was away for a few days and she kept me updated with photos and videos on each visit. I recently changed my cats food and he has been iffy with it, but Marinda gave me peace of mind letting me know how he was eating with each drop-in visit. She kept the litter box clean, vacuumed up messy litter, and even washed a few dishes! I could tell my cat Buzz loved playing with her based on the videos she sent. She was always quick to respond and thorough in her updates. I will definitely use her services again and I highly recommend her for your pet!”
Vanessa R.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was wonderful with our cat. We haven't felt comfortable leaving him in a while but we felt comfortable with Vanessa and we were able to take a short trip, knowing he was in good hands. Her communication was great and I would definitely use her again. 🐾”
Ashlyn Z.Star Sitter
“Great updates”
Chandler R.Star Sitter
“She did a great job taking care of my sassy cat! I appreciated the daily notes and pics. I felt confident he was well taken care and I appreciated how reliable she was. Never missed a day and communicated well! Thank you!”
Lori B.
“Lori is fantastic. One of the few people who our very shy cat will let touch her. She even brought in our trash cans for us. Our kitties are always happy to see us but we know they've been well fed, played with and even get some lap time in.”
Ava K.Star Sitter
“Ava was flexible, punctual, and thorough. She was polite and helpful! Would request her help again.”
Cassandra T.
“Love love love Cassandra and hope I never have to use anyone else!”
Ann J.
“Ann loves animals. I have specifically seen her interact with dogs and cats. They gravitate toward her and she is so gentle with them. She worked at two different vet offices so I think she would be comfortable with caring for some dogs or cats with special needs. She is well organized and reliable. I cant think of anyone else I would want to care for my two furbabies”
Rachel M.
“Rachel was a wonderful sitter for my cat while I was out of town for 4 days. She sent the maximum number of pictures possible each visit (which I so appreciated!!) and even brought her own laser pointer to play with Bitty (who seemed to get a total kick out of it). Thank you Rachel for going above and beyond!!”
Morgan B.Star Sitter
“Morgan was wonderful!”
Jacob H.
“Very patient and incredibly good with my cats! I will definitely be booking with Jacob again in the future!”
Westwood cat parents share their Rover experiences
We love Clove! Our cat Mo is very shy and rarely lets anyone near her, but she is very comfortable with Clove. We know she’s in good hands when we’re gone!
Chandler does such a great job taking care of our two cats! They are typically very shy but are comfortable with her :)
Taryn did a great job! She was very responsive and kept us informed about our dog and cat during our vacation. She even added additional visits last minute when our son's work schedule changed and he would not be able to take care of our pets in the evening.
I cannot say enough good things, she really came through in a pinch due to my work hours and takes such good care of my guys!
Michaela was great! One of our kitties can be a bit wary and antisocial, and the other can be ultra needy, but both seem to love Michaela! Thankful that there's someone so nice and knowledgeable available to keep our guys happy and fed
Joann was fantastic! She exceeded our expectations by being conscientious about our cats' needs. I was also happy that she took care of our garbage even though she didn't have to. I'm sure our cats would love to see her again.
Nicole is so patient with my fur monsters. They like her so much. I love our pre-trip meets she's such a sweetheart. She also sends the best pictures.
Caitlin was a wonderful pet-sitter and I would use her again for sure. She was lovely with my cat, gave him lots of attention and made sure he had what he needed, and I loved the picture updates. Great communication and response times, and very accommodating regarding key exchange.
Vanessa was wonderful with our cat. We haven't felt comfortable leaving him in a while but we felt comfortable with Vanessa and we were able to take a short trip, knowing he was in good hands. Her communication was great and I would definitely use her again. 🐾
Sophie was wonderful! This was my first time leaving my two cats alone while I went on a family vacation and she made me feel so comfortable leaving them in her care. She played with them, made sure to follow feeding and care instructions and sent plenty of updates and photos. I came home to a clean place and two happy kitties. Can’t compliment her enough!
Jill did so wonderful taking care of our sweet boy Tom!! Tom loved the attention and the love. Jill was consistent and super reliable and kind. Thank you for everything Jill!
Erin was great with our pets! Very professional and personable. The animals clearly liked her and she followed all instructions perfectly. Great communication too.. ! Thanks so much Erin.
I’m so grateful for how reliable and flexible Allison is! Even after a few communication SNAFUs on my end, she takes great care of Bernard
Grace did a great job taking care of Betsy while we were traveling. We are very comfortable leaving Betsy at home knowing that Grace is coming by daily to check on her. Grace's daily reports and photos of Betsy are very entertaining.
Amber did a fantastic job taking care of my kitty while I was out of the country for a few weeks! This is my first time using Rover and she walked me through what to expect. She checked in with me frequently, provided daily pictures, and did a great job administering meds. It’s easy to see that Amber truly cares about all animals and has a passion for pet setting. I would highly recommend Amber to anyone who is needing a pet sitter! She is trust worthy, prompt with her responses, and took such good care of my kitty.
Thanks so much for taking such good care of everybody! All three pets were very comfortable with her, I loved getting photos while I was gone, and I so appreciate the attention to detail.
Alex took amazing care of our 3 senior kitties! They all require multiple medications and special diets, but Alex handled it all with ease. The cats seemed to really like her, and she made sure each one got special attention every visit. Alex is also very communicative. Would highly recommend!
Braxton was wonderful--our anxious dog had an immediate positive response to her at the meet-and-greet. She communicated consistently and was very professional. We needed her to fill in some gaps from our regular sitter and we will DEFINITELY use her again. Loved her!!!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Westwood is $20
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Sitters in Westwood average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Westwood 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 733 cat sitters in Westwood. 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, 86% of Westwood cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Westwood have an average of 16 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 Westwood.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Westwood 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 733 cat sitters in Westwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Westwood, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 93% 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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