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60 cat sitters are listed in Ridgewood, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years
Cat sitters in Ridgewood, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals. I have a dog of my own, rescued from a shelter and trained to be obedient, good with visitors and on walks. I have worked with less common animals (Chinchillas, birds, rats/mice, snakes, lizards) as well as dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I enjoy seeing animals happy, and believe that I can help your pet stay...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!"
Amanda K.
Destiny W.
Astoria, NY
$17-27/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home! I was a dog walker for over 3 years, and love all kinds of animals! I animals of all sizes and ages.
Destiny can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Kimberly. I am an animal lover. I have experience in cat/dog feeding, pet sitting, apartment sitting, dog walking and occasional overnights. I am available evenings, occasionally in the mornings, and flexible on the weekends. I am also a part-time college student and do the pet sitting on the side, because I...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, I am extremely caring and will treat your pet as if they were my own! I have taken care of animals for the past 4 years including walking, feeding, and pet sitting dogs as well as cats. Regarding dogs, I have taken care of dogs as small as a Shiba Inu and one as big as a German Shepard. I am currently a dog...
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
4.0
"Alyssa is soft spoken and not forward when meeting your pet. She is easy to talk to and let's your pet come to her when he's ready. She was playful with our Yogi. When she walked Yogi for the first time she confirmed the morning of and was on time. I plan to use...
Cynthia B.
Rebecca G.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a friendly animal lover with 2 years of professional dog walking and training experience, and over 9 years experience with pet sitting and care.
I grew up with a dog and two cats, and since then my love of animals has only grown. I worked for a family dog walking business in Boston, where we leash trained puppies and older...
Rebecca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
5.0
"Rebecca is an AMAZING pet caretaker. Rebecca has taken care of both my cats and my dog on multiple occasions, and I would definitely hire her again! She is patient, kind, and dependable. Rebecca helped train my puppy to walk on a leash, and I'm so grateful for her...
Margaret W.
5.0
(1)
I love animals (particularly cats and dogs)! Some of my family members refer to me as Dr. Doolittle or the "Cat Whisperer" as I seem to attract them wherever I go. I've taken care of cats since I was elementary school, fostering a few here and there. Additionally, family and friends have relied on me to cat or dogsit, as they...
Ayana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Dear Pet Owner, I have known Ayana D for over a decade. In that time, I have noticed that she is caring and devoted to her animals and to others around her. She is a knowledgeable,compassionate, dependable, honest, and a conscientious pet owner. about animals and...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've worked as a House Manager, Pet Sitter, Dog Walker & Personal Assistant for the past 5 years and I have extensive experience with both Dogs and Cats.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience caring for pets, from energetic dogs to cuddly cats. I offer dog boarding, overnight care, and drop-in visits to ensure your pets are loved and well-cared for while you're away.
Recently, I boarded Sprinkles, a playful and energetic dog who enjoyed walks and playtime. For the past year, I've also...
Maya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Maya was as other employers have reported! Great at communicating, flexible and a conscientious care giver. I have two kittens that she agreed to take care of last minute and she was a real life saver. She took good care of my cats, sent me pictures and videos of...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me introduce myself , my name is shanee and I live in the NYC area . I love all animals and I have 2 cats myself which are my babies. I workout 3 hours a day so playing and running with dogs are my thing . I have no problem with feeding and cleaning up after your fur babies :) Hopefully you will consider me .
Shanee can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Edana L.
Brooklyn, NY
$45/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Pets are more than just animals, they are part of our families. I've always been incredibly passionate about animals; in my life, I've kept dogs, cats. small mammals/reptiles, and fish. I have worked as a veterinarian technician, kennel tech, and a dog walker, so I come to you with professional experience. Additionally, I'm able...
Edana can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Edana cleans our home two times per week and has done occasional cat sitting for us, too. She is fantastic. She is conscientious, hardworking, nice to be around, and takes a lot of pride in doing a job well. I HIGHLY recommend this dependable, reliable, diligent...
Brook G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years of experience as a pet sitter but all my life I have had animal (dogs, cats, ducks, rabbits) I can help with absolute everything , love animals very much, with a flexible time and schedule.
No professional certificates, but a lot of years of experience that make me feel like one. They will receive the...
Erica can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Hi, my name is Krystel. I am 55 yrs old and I would highly recommend Erica for any employment position. For 2 years she has assisted me, she has helped me in so many ways, that I don't know where to begin. If I wasn't moving out of state she would still be in my...
Krystel V.
5.0
(1)
I have current experience as a pet owner and providing other owners, a space to board the animals, as well as providing in-home care for pet owners
I'd describe my personality as determined, motivated and positive !
I like working with animals because I enjoy the love that pets give! I have 2 tabby cats of my own that adore....
5.0
"Iyana is very caring and attentive to my dog whenever she walks her. They get allow well. She is always on time."
Britton S.
5.0
(1)
At the age of three, I develop a fear of dogs due to a biting incident from a neighbor's dog. When I was 10, my mother had me walk my neighbor's dogs every morning at 6 a.m. for the summer in order to help me overcome my fear of dogs. And I did! I ended up wanting to adopt my own dog, but with all the responsibilities of taking...
5.0
(1)
I have had cats and birds of my own for nearly 20 years. I have experience cat/ dog sitting/ walking and am able to provide this service in your home. I love animals of all sizes and ages.
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Karina.
I have been working as a pet sitter, for the last seven years in Brooklyn-NY.
I had the opportunity to work for a petsitting company and during that time I took care of different breeds and ages of dogs and cats.
For the last two years I worked for a family who have two chihuahuas one...
Karina can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
5.0
"5 stars all day! Karina is friendly, professional, and we recommend her completely! She took care of our cat and two turtles over Thanksgiving break. She always replied to our texts immediately, and video chatted with us whenever we asked her to.
Book her NOW!...
Katie O.
Brady L.
New York, NY
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a dog walker/sitter and cat sitter (as well as owner) in NYC. I love animals and thoroughly enjoy playing with them and taking care of them! I'm very responsible so rest assured your little one(s) will receive the best care possible.
Brady can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Brady has been babysitting for us for more than 5 years - part time. She is super responsible and reliable and a lot of fun with the kids, so much that my son likes to invite her to his school performance and other activities. She is part of our family!...
Elizabeth N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would love to be your pet sitter! As a current pet owner with over 15 years of experience, I understand how important it is to provide attentive and loving care. I have cared for dogs and cats throughout the city, including a recent six-month recurring job with two cats on the Upper East Side. I also have an ongoing...
5.0
"Paige was AWESOME!! She is our new go-to cat sitter! She had great communication leading up to and during the visit, gave our cat lots of love, sent pics, and followed our instructions perfectly. Will definitely hire her again, and would highly recommend her!"
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Katherine H.
Woodside, NY
$31/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Friendly, responsible animal lover & am the type who wants to pet every dog I see outside! Dog walker, pet sitter (dogs/cats/small pets), & drop-in visits. I'd help reinforce commands (sit, stay, down..) and offer praise & love. I'm a Senior Companion/Caregiver and do pet sitting on the side. Previously, I was a Veterinary...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Katherine has cared for our three cats over one and two week periods and she was amazing! I could not recommend her enough. She sent us photos of our cats each day and gave us updates on how they were doing. She's so friendly and personable and our cats just loved...
Nikki M.
5.0
(1)
I am available for occasional or weekly sitting. I have had pets all of my life and I love meeting new animals. Forming a bond and giving the best quality care for your pet is my top priority. I have taken care of dogs and cats for friends and neighbors for several years. I can also do light household cleaning and house-sitting...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Emily is very kind, gentle, and dependable."
Emily S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Maddy, an enthusiastic and dedicated pet sitter with a genuine love for animals. With 10+ years of experience caring for pets of all shapes and sizes, I understand that your furry friends are part of the family, and I treat them as such. I pride myself on providing a safe, nurturing environment for your pets while...
Madalyn can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"My dog is very old and Madalyn had so much patience with her it was amazing. She showered her with love. Delilah warmed up to her so fast it was shocking. It takes time for her to warm up to mew people. Thank you Madalyn for having the patience with my Delilah....
Bethany L.
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Ridgewood, NY
Hannah S.
5.0
Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!
- Amanda K.
Alyssa J.
4.0
Alyssa is soft spoken and not forward when meeting your pet. She is easy to talk to and let's your pet come to her when he's ready. She was playful with our Yogi. When she walked Yogi for the first time she confirmed the morning of and was on time. I plan to use Alyssa again.
- Cynthia B.
Rebecca G.
5.0
Rebecca was everything I could've hoped for when she watched my dog Olly. She was attentive, detail-oriented, and in consistent communication with me while dog sitting. Each day Rebecca would send me pictures and updates of what they had done or how Olly was doing. Her questions show how engaged she...
- Harry S.
Ayana D.
5.0
Dear Pet Owner, I have known Ayana D for over a decade. In that time, I have noticed that she is caring and devoted to her animals and to others around her. She is a knowledgeable,compassionate, dependable, honest, and a conscientious pet owner. about animals and quite resourceful. As a former pet...
- Care member
Maya A.
5.0
Maya was as other employers have reported! Great at communicating, flexible and a conscientious care giver. I have two kittens that she agreed to take care of last minute and she was a real life saver. She took good care of my cats, sent me pictures and videos of them playing. Overall a great...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Ridgewood, NY
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Ridgewood, NY?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Ridgewood, NY through Care.com will cost an average of $19.83 per hour as of April, 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 Ridgewood, NY?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Ridgewood, NY. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 18 cat sitters in Ridgewood, NY, 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 Ridgewood, NY?
The best cat sitters near you in Ridgewood, NY 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 Ridgewood, NY?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Ridgewood, NY 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 Ridgewood, NY?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Ridgewood, NY, 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.