Cat Sitting in Wood River

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley L.
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Ashley L.
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$12
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25 years of experience
Bethalto, IL, 62010

About: I have grown up with dogs my entire life. I have 2 dogs. I have a lab mix and rott/sheperd mix. They are my fur babies and my daughters' besties. I love dogs so much and sometimes more than people :o) I have been a paralegal for 17 years. I enjoy being a paralegal but I love animals more. I am trying to earn income doing something I truly love. I will treat your fur babies just like my own. I will make sure they are safe, properly provided for and loved on the whole time.

Sitter Profile Image: Gemma Y.
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Gemma Y.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
7 years of experience
Wood River, IL, 62095

About: Growing up, I’ve always had many types of pets in my home; ranging from dogs and cats, to lizards and guinea pigs. Because of this I’ve been the go-to sitter for many friends and family. I’m no stranger to high maintenance pets and am willing to accommodate any special requests or embrace any quirks that will make you and your furry friend feel more comfortable. I work at a school, so I have the entire summer off beginning Memorial Day weekend, save for a couple vacations. Whether it be overnight or days of check ins and providing company, I will be able to devote a lot of time to your sweet friend! I’m very respectful of other’s property, spaces, and privacy, as well as your furry friends’! Willing to accommodate any special requests regarding this.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda N.
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Amanda N.
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$13
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12 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62018

About: I've cared for a range of animals including cats and dog since I was in middle school. Provided detailed instructions I can snd have cared for disabled pets. I understand a pet is more than animal they're family. Pet care is my only form of employment while going through college. So I am available most often. Expect school hours which I will provide Without extra charge if pet sitting a whole 24 hrs or more I will do general cleaning and upkeep of the house such as dishes, floors, and trash. I always pick up after myself and your pet of course.

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Jill F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
301 reviews
93 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Granite City, IL, 62040

Jill was my 1st experience using this app and what a joy she was. Mila is so happy and healthy and that’s all I can ask for. She was great communication, took pictures. Me and Mila will definitely be reaching out again

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Jenny H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

Jenny did an amazing job taking care of both of my fur babies. Both my pets seemed to love her, and I lots of photos and detailed feedback with each visit.

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Sitter Profile Image: Zayden S.
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Zayden S.
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$13
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5 years of experience
Bethalto, IL, 62010

About: I have had between 2-4 animals in my house since I was a kid. I have been pet sitting animals from kittens/puppies all the way up to 16 years old for the past 4 years consistently. I am good with helping animals take their meds and will interact with animals at their pace. I am currently working a part time job and starting full online classes so I can get my masters. This means that I will be free most of the time and will be able to make my schedule fit around my clients needs. In my clients home I will make sure to follow instructions given to me, ensuring I am familiar with all details to give the animals the best care. I will take any animals that enjoy walks for those in the area or to a park if they need to get energy out, play with them outside, or play with them inside. I follow a routine for feeding and for any meds they might have to take, while also checking to make sure they have full and clean water daily. If I am cat sitting I will make sure to check and scoop the litter daily as well if needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Haley M.
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Haley M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Wood River, IL, 62095

About: I’ve taken care of dogs every kind for as long as I can remember weather it was for my parents, friends and neighbors. They have trusted in me to make sure they being taken care of I’m currently a stay at home mom and have plenty of time on my hands to care for your fur babies and I’ve also grown up my whole life with animals in my house I have a fenced in yard and and a 6 month old puppy that will keep your fur baby company. I love to play with fur babies

Sitter Profile Image: Courtney B.
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Courtney B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
12 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

Courtney was very responsive and kept us updated as we were away from our pup. Lots of photos to make us smile. She went above and beyond and brought our packages in also.

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Sitter Profile Image: Brandi B.
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Brandi B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

Brandi was amazing with my two cats!! She is so professional and caring. Very detail oriented. She sends pics and updates with every drop in!!! Using her again next week for a few days over the holiday. She is a super star! I didn't worry one bit with her watching them. She made my vacation worry free so we could relax and enjoy time away. Five star and can’t say enough about her. If you want someone who really cares and will take great care of your pets, schedule with Brandi.

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Crystal P.
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$25
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4.7 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

Crystal has been an amazing sitter while I’ve been out of town for work. Great communication, sent pictures and kept me updated on everything going on when she arrived and left my house. She took excellent care of my three dogs, including my senior pup who needs a little extra attention. She went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for while I was away. I highly recommend her for all your pet sitting needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabbi H.
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Gabbi H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

Gabbi was great! I gave her a lot of information and she easily remembered it all and did a great job. At our meet and greet my cat Sue warmed up to her immediately and I knew it would be a good fit!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan T.
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Megan T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Glen Carbon, IL, 62034

Megan is the best! She’s reliable and loves all animals!! I will be using her again without hesitation!

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Sitter Profile Image: Joy M.
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Joy M.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
27 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

Joy took excellent care of my cat Truffles. I was nervous about leaving her for so long. Truffles requires daily medication. She's a rescue, and I work from home so I thought she'd be lonely. Joy sent photos and updates, which I appreciated. She took excellent care of Truffles, and even watered my plants! Thank you, Joy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailey S.
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Bailey S.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

About: I've taken care of dogs since I was around 12 or 13 years old. I would take care of neighbor's, and family member's animals. Such as walking them, feeding them, giving them the love and care that they receive everyday from their owners. I am in college so my schedule is very consistent! Two days out of the week I have 8:30am classes and then the other 3 days my classes start at noon. I am very flexible however, all of my classes end at or before 5pm. So I am available early morning, late morning, afternoon evening, depending on the day! Just reach out and I’m sure we can make it work!! I will respect your home, and follow said rules in your home to be able to give your animal the best care it deserves. ♡

Sitter Profile Image: Rachael V.
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Rachael V.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Bethalto, IL, 62010

Rachel was great, she brought in a package for me and was great with my puppy!

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Ashley E.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Moro, IL, 62067

Ashley was amazing. She was prompt and very loving to our sweet girl. We had short notice but she made it work. We appreciate her and will use her in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rosalind O.
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Rosalind O.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

Ros is great! She was on time and communicative and seemed very kind. My cats seemed comfortable with her right from the start. I had to go out of town while one of my cats was sick, and Ros was super easygoing about all the extra instructions and annoying follow-up questions. I would definitely book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia J.
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Olivia J.
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$13
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1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

About: Hi! My name is Olivia. I’m a 25 year old Pharmacy Technician currently going to school for Psychology. I love pets of all kinds and I’ve been taking care of cats, dogs, reptiles, and amphibians for my whole life! I love animals so much the only thing stopping me from becoming a Vet is having to put them down. I personally have two cats Mischief and Diva that get along very well with other cats. If my cats are a problem, they can easily be put away while your pets are at my home! I’m a very friendly, outgoing, and passionate person just looking for some pets to love, cuddle, and walk in my free time for some extra cash. They say if you love your job you’ll never work a day in your life! I work part-time at CVS Pharmacy located 10 minutes from my house. My hours of availability are: Monday: 5AM-7AM & 6PM-7PM Tuesday/Thursday: 5AM-7AM Wednesday/Friday: 5AM-8AM & 3PM-7PM Saturday/Sunday: All day For those requiring a boarding service, please note that I will not be available to tend to your pet **during the day outside of the specified hours above. I do have a Cat Cam for close monitoring while away. **Pets will continue to be tended to during the evening hours past 7pm. The environment contains a Cat Cam for close monitoring while away, 7ft cat tree, an automated litter box, free feeding kibble, filtered water fountain, many interactive toys, a window mounted bird feeder for some live CatTV, as well as some cat grass and lemonbalm plants to nibble on. I hope to make every experience the most enjoyable experience for both you and your furry friend(s)! My apartment features a sizable grassy courtyard for pets who like to spend some time outdoors, trips outside will always be closely monitored.

Sitter Profile Image: Rachel V.
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Rachel V.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
11 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

We loved Rachel! She did a great job taking care of of our bunny and always sent us great updates and pictures. Very sweet and professional!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vivian G.
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Vivian G.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

Vivian was very responsive and spent loads of time with my pup over her drop in visits. She took care of everything that I asked for perfectly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenny was great and checked in each and every time. She sent tons of photos and my cats loved her. Will book again!

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Mandy H.
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Jenny did an amazing job taking care of both of my fur babies. Both my pets seemed to love her, and I lots of photos and detailed feedback with each visit.

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Susan D.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Wood River is $20

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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Wood River on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 550 cat sitters in Wood River. 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 Wood River cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Wood River have an average of 16 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Wood River.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Wood River 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 550 cat sitters in Wood River on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Wood River, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.