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221 cat sitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years
Cat sitters in Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 cats of my own and have held responsibility as house sitter and pet sitter. I am interested in Pet sitting cats only in the NW part of Philadelphia. I live in Germantown.
Dora can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding
5.0
"Dora is one of few people allowed in my home that I trust 100% with my pets, to treat them as I would and to make sure they are safe!"
Georgia S.
Theresa B.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced FT Pet Sitter For Dogs/Cats & Small Mammals
5.0
(1)
Over 3+ years of experience I've had the privilege of being responsible for a variety of animals for friends, extended family, neighbors, and referrals ranging from daily feedings, administering medications, potty breaks, cleaning small pet enclosures, watering plants and do routine home security checks, and simply giving pet(s)...
Theresa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I have known Theresa for years and she has cared for my diabetic rabbit from June 2013- July 2014. There is no one I would trust with my pets more than Theresa. She is a very responsible, caring and loving young lady.
Theresa has cared for my rabbit,...
Private P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets!
Please feel free to contact me to discuss...
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare,...
Sara T.
Corrine F.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have always taken care of my neighborhood dogs growing up, and I lived with two cats my last year of college, so I am understanding of the responsibilities needed in order to care for them. I can also clean fish tanks. I am a college student as well, so my availability for additional occasional pet sitting is very open! I also...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am active 28-year-old who just transitioned out of active duty military and going back to school full time for horticulture starting in Jan. I am excited to walk and sit for some dogs during my time off. I have always been an animal lover. I mean how could you not love fluff balls?!?! I have over 15 years of personal...
Natasha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Natasha is very caring and attentive to my at times difficult dog's needs. She treats my dog like her own, and is happy to provide updates and pictures when I'm away. She is punctual and dependable, and I can't recommend her enough!"
Anthony P.
Arianna H.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with:
-Cats, ages 1wk+
-Dogs, ages 4wk+
-Fish
-Turtles
-Geckos
I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with!
The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...
Arianna can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much...
Melissa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sage and I am a kindergarten teacher during the school year and a dog sitter/walker during the summer. My summers are completely open, which means I will have optimal time to take your dog on long walks, go to the dog park, and give them love. I have 3 year of experience caring for dogs/cats and I am eager to...
Sage can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Sage was a wonderful dog sitter. She sent me regular pictures and updates, and my pup was happy and healthy when I returned."
Natalie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved all animals! Dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, birds, you name it! I grew up with a cat and a dog so I know how to care for animals daily. My dog also takes medication so I am comfortable giving any pills if necessary. I also picked up many dog sitting jobs for family friends and neighbors. I can come by for...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Jenny is very friendly, considerate and reliable! She has helped me many times with walking my dog and takes great care of him. I recommend her to others!"
Paige C.
Norisdely C.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care As Well As For In-Home/Overnight Care.
5.0
(2)
My love of animals was instill in me from an early age, growing up we had every pet you can think of. Birds, turtles, hamsters, a dog, a cat and even, a rabbit! I have transitioned that love into adulthood by pet sitting many cats and dogs. I have experience walking and caring for all types of dogs, from a 7 pound chihuahua to a...
Norisdely can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"We hired Norisdely 2-3 days a week to walk our dog during the day. She is always punctual and our dog loves her! When our dog was a puppy she was even great about cleaning up after her and gave us relevant updates. 10/10 best dog walker we've had!"
Sarah P.
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of my own dog since I was 14 years old all by myself (brushing her teeth, fur, etc) , so I am very familiar with the responsibility of taking care of animals! I enjoy hiking with my dog and being outdoors with her in my free time! I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, overnights, dog walking, drop ins,...
Maggie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Monica, a part-time student with some gaps in my schedule, looking for occasional work as a pet-sitter in the Philadelphia area.
I grew up with many different pets: cats, dogs, leopard frogs, hermit crabs, betta fish, guinea pigs, and hamsters. I am very detail-oriented and have a history of going above and beyond what...
Monica can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Monica was amazing taking care of my dog! She updated me everyday and was very responsive to text messages. Monica stayed at my apartment, did some house things like checking the mail and taking out the trash. She took my dog out twice a day on long walks, fed her,...
Victoria H.
Jordan G.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordan and I am a student at UPenn. I am 23 and I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I love animals, and I have a dog named Duke at home. In the past, I had two gold fish and I have pet sit for cats and walked dogs for neighbors. As an ex-soccer player, I love to run and I am open to taking your dog on a...
Jordan can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love friendly animals and taking care of your animals will be my pleasure. I will make sure your animals are well fed and taken care of. I will also play with them or let them sit on my lap while I rub them and give them some treats. If you have cats and they are anything like my two cats then they will know when it's time to...
Sheena can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Sheena was amazing - such a big help in taking care of our cat while we were away for the holidays. When we got back she showed us pictures from her visits with the cat and kept us posted while we were away as well."
Hanne B.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a full-time job but the schedule is very flexible so it allows me to pet sit which I love to do since I currently don't have an animal (hoping to get a dog soon!). I am available in the morning, afternoon, and evening for walks and other tasks. I grew up with a golden retriever, rabbit, and guinea pig. I have experience...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am experienced with caring for dogs and cats. I have 2-yrs old cockapoo named Lila (Lee-la) who is trained and well behaved. I can help with Boarding and Pet Sitting/walking and basic training.
Stevanie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Stevanie is truly the best! She is so welcoming, personable and attentive. Stevanie watched my doggie, Miko, more than once. She is someone you can easily trust. She cares for your dog as her own, which I love and appreciate!! She sends updates along with pictures...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I provide pet sitting and boarding. My two biggest concerns are safety and attention. I would take care of them as if they were my own. I grew up owning dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. My experience ranges in providing pet care for family, friends, neighbors, and clients. I am happy to give baths,...
Mason can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Mason is very responsible and he is definitely an animal lover. My dogs absolutely love him. His daily report is detailed and helpful, since I could keep track of my dogs routines even being away from them."
Monica L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Nikesha. I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, taking out for a walking, or checking in daily to make sure your pet are being fed, cleaning litters, etc. I also can do overnight care at my home. I have a big backyard with fenced. I live in fox chase/ Rhawnhurst part of northeast Philadelphia. I am on...
Nikesha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She is so sweet. Our two kittens love her. She took care of them, feeding but also spending quality time playing with them & sending us pictures while we were away. Absolutely a gem!"
Care member
Jason E.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Jason! With over five years of pet sitting experience, I've had the privilege of caring for pets of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. As a lifelong animal lover, I've also grown up with four amazing dogs and now have one curious cat, so I truly understand how important your pets are to your family.
Currently, I'm...
Jason can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jason did a great job with our cats; they were well cared for, house was tidy and we would absolutely hire him again."
Jen H.
I provide cat sitting in your own home. I've grew up with cats my whole life and currently have two. In the past I volunteered at my local animal shelter taking care of sick and healthy cats. I love cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform light grooming and playing with toys.
Makena can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming
Hello! I am a cat lover who isn't able to have one as a pet due to allergies in my household. I treat animals like children and ensure they are fed, clean and taken care of. I have experience pet sitting for cats and making sure they aren't lonely when their owners are away. I love cat playtime and even brushing their coats! I...
Nedaa can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Philadelphia, PA
Dora S.
5.0
Dora is one of few people allowed in my home that I trust 100% with my pets, to treat them as I would and to make sure they are safe!
- Georgia S.
Theresa B.
5.0
I have known Theresa for years and she has cared for my diabetic rabbit from June 2013- July 2014. There is no one I would trust with my pets more than Theresa. She is a very responsible, caring and loving young lady.
Theresa has cared for my rabbit, Buttercup here in my home while I was at...
- Private P.
Marta S.
5.0
I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare, too!
- Sara T.
Natasha R.
5.0
Tasha was super watching my child. I also have a high energy dog, who she also took great care of and was always patient! Very reliable, communicative and just a upbeat and warm presence. Will definitely hire her again next time I need a sitter!
- Erika R.
Arianna H.
5.0
I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much needed vacation. I will be using her...
- Melissa P.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Philadelphia, PA
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Philadelphia, PA?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Philadelphia, PA through Care.com will cost an average of $13.97 per hour as of January, 2025. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Philadelphia, PA?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Philadelphia, PA. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 221 cat sitters in Philadelphia, PA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Philadelphia, PA?
The best cat sitters near you in Philadelphia, PA have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Philadelphia, PA?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Philadelphia, PA if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Philadelphia, PA?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Philadelphia, PA, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.
Ratings for Philadelphia, PA cat sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Cat Sitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 221 listed cat sitters.