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60 cat sitters are listed in Rochester, NY

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years

Cat sitters in Rochester, NY

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Lorie S.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Full Or Part Time Pet Sitter-Walker For Your Dogs And Cats

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love caring for animals... big big fan of dogs and cats. I have had many dogs in my life and at present time I have two awesome fur babies... they are my world. I love being around dogs and cats the unconditional love they give is awesome. I really believe I got my love of animals from my Grandmothers. My grandmother always...
Lorie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"We hired Lorie to help care for my elderly mother's cat. She was very dependable and trustworthy, and went above and beyond our expectations. It was very obvious that she was genuinely concerned for the happiness and well-being of the cat. Would highly...

Steven K.

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Jill L.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Pet Sitter With Over 30 Years Experience

Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood

I have been employed in the Animal welfare field for over 25 years. I am well educated in the needs of dogs, cats, equines, household pets and most farm animals. I am able to feed, exercise, groom and love your pets in your absence. I am currently owned by my 4 dogs but have also had the pleasure of owning horses, reptiles, cats...
Jill can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, grooming, administration of medicine & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"My kids had a great time, they kept talking about how nice she was and how much they enjoyed playing with her. i highly recommend her. "

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Shaylee P.


Rochester, NY

$12-20/hr7 yrs exp

Many Years Of Experience Handling And Caring For All Different Kinds Of Animals.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shaylee. I love animals and have had them my whole life. I have experience working with dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, horses, chickens, goats, sheep, llamas, etc. My experience includes overnight care, dog walking, cat sitting, cleaning small animal cages, feeding, medicine administration,...
5.0
"Took wonderful care of our fur babies! Stayed overnight with them as one required medication several times throughout the day. Stayed in touch with us via text and photos. Will definitely hire again!!!. Great Job.. Shaylee"

Maureen S.

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Mary W.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a pet parent, I know what it feels like to leave the care of my fur babies in someone else's hands. I also know what it feels like to come home and find that my pets have not been cared for as they should have been. It is my goal to help other pet parents avoid that situation. I am reliable, and I have been pet-sitting for...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Wonderful cat sitter. Asked me questions that I didn’t even think of, was very careful and spent good time with the animals. I did not worry about them at all."

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Amy S.


Rochester, NY

$24-35/hr5 yrs exp

Devoted Dog Lover And Reliable Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amy, and I am an avid dog lover full of respect for our canine companions! I've had a close relationship with dogs since I was a young child. They have become an essential component of my life because of their playful character, companionship, and capacity for empathy. I had the pleasure of growing up with many...
Amy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, grooming, pet sitting, boarding & more
5.0
"Amy was very responsive, easygoing, and responsible. She sent lots of updates and pictures, which we appreciated as this was the first time we were leaving our newly adopted pup overnight. He had a great time, and we would definitely hire Amy again!"

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Carlene B.


Rochester, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I will honorably care for your pet. I have a strong desire to be around animals and will do my best to care for him/her. I worked at a groomers part time and did everything from bathing to grooming. I have one cat and one dog. I currently dog sit and dog walk. I'm a nonsmoker. I am dependable and efficient.. I am very...
Carlene can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet sitting & more
5.0
"I appreciated how Carlene was very patient and understanding with her care of my aged dog. She was also very gentle and loving with my dog and my pet was very comfortable with Carlene. Her professional experience working as a pet groomer for 5 years really...

Sam C.

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Sean H.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Walker & Dog/Cat Sitter

One thing you should know about me is growing up I had 3 Labrador retrievers in our family at once at one point in time. I also currently live with my mother who has 3 cats and 1 sheltie dog named Bonnie. I have experience Cat and house sitting for one of my aunts and dog sitting for my other aunt. I love taking them on walks,...
Sean can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Anna G.


Rochester, NY

$5-10/hr2 yrs exp

Dog Walking Cat Sitting College Student Looking For Summer Work.

I have had numerous experiences caring for the pets of friends, family and neighbors. I have provided regular meals for dogs and cats while family is out of town, and have walked medium sized dogs before. I have also been volunteering at a horse rescue shelter for almost a year. I am currently enrolled at Canisius College in...
Anna can also help with: Daily feeding, grooming, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
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Erin M.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Friend Of Cats (and Dogs!)

Hello! I'm a life-long cat parent (and dog aunt!), and a friendly and reliable pet-sitter. Whether you need someone to check in on your furry family members while you're away from home, or want someone to take your canine best friend for a walk during the day, I love meeting new animals and making sure they get the care and...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Fiona S.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr

Dog Walkwe Cat Sitter

I've owned and cared for dogs my entire life. For the last 13 years I've owned 2 miniature doxies. I've also owned cats. Open to walking your dog or caring for your cat while you travel.
Fiona can also help with: Pet walking
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Delaney D.


Rochester, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I grew up caring for many animals including cats and dogs. I have provided dog sitting in my home and the owner's home. I love cats and dogs of all sizes, ages and temperaments. I am very active and have no problem keeping up with an energetic pet!
Delaney can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
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Brittany G.


Rochester, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I was raised with cats and dogs my entire life and since living on my own I have my own cat now! I am my friend's and coworkers go-to pet sitter. I currently do occasional pet sitting for two German Shepards, a white Husky, a Yellow Lab, and many adorable cats!
Brittany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Gina O.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Pet Caretaker!

Hi! My name is Gina. I am a fourth year Criminal Justice major and in Navy ROTC! I have been surrounded by pets my whole life and currently have a cat. I grew up dog walking and sitting for dogs of all kinds and energy levels. Whether it's a hike with a high energy dog or just sitting down and showing love to an older cat, I...
Gina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Faith B.


Rochester, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I grew up around animals from a young age! I had a poodle for 18 years! I have taken care of multiple pets throughout my teenage and young adult years. I have a dog that I adopted when he was 9 weeks old and have trained him to sit, stay, wait, touch, catch, center, under, over, lay, up, and paw. From my experience in caring...
Faith can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
I am definitely an animal lover. We have a dog a cat and a chinchilla. If you need a sitter to care for your pet during the day with taking it out, feeding it and giving it attention and love I am your person.
Renee can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
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Maria A.


Rochester, NY

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I provide pet sitting in your own home, pet walking, and bathing/light grooming. I have two dogs of my own and have grown up with them and adore them both. I worked as a part-time pet nanny for two dogs and three cats and a dog walker last year. I also worked at Wilde Acres (a dog boarding and training business) so I have...
Maria can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
I would love to get to know your pets ! I have no paid experience however I have 2 pets of my own. A 7-year-old pitbull lab mix and a 5-year-old tabby cat. I love animals and meeting new pets. I assist my boyfriend in pet sitting when I can. If I could work in a shelter I definitely would !
Faith can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Kate C.


Rochester, NY

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Lover

Hello! I am a Rochester native who currently has two cats, but has had many other animals as pets in the past. I have been a cat and dog sitter for family and friends over the years. I am reliable, patient, down-to-earth and would love to care for your family pets. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kate can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Zoe W.


Rochester, NY

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience dog and cat sitting for family and friends! I have always grown up with animals and shared responsibility with my family to take care of them, and currently have a cat of my own! I love animals of all type and have experience cats, dogs, hamsters, and bunnies.
Zoe can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love animals! I have a 1-year-old cat here in Rochester and have a ~13-year-old cat at home (Massachusetts). My older cat has Type 2 diabetes, so I'm used to administering insulin and following a specified diet. I have also volunteered in the cat adoption center at PetSmart in the past and cared for multiple cats at once. I...
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking

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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Rochester, NY

Lorie S.

5.0

We hired Lorie to help care for my elderly mother's cat. She was very dependable and trustworthy, and went above and beyond our expectations. It was very obvious that she was genuinely concerned for the happiness and well-being of the cat. Would highly recommend.

- Steven K.

Jill L.

5.0

My kids had a great time, they kept talking about how nice she was and how much they enjoyed playing with her. i highly recommend her.

- Care member

Shaylee P.

5.0

Took wonderful care of our fur babies! Stayed overnight with them as one required medication several times throughout the day. Stayed in touch with us via text and photos. Will definitely hire again!!!. Great Job.. Shaylee

- Maureen S.

Mary W.

5.0

Wonderful cat sitter. Asked me questions that I didn’t even think of, was very careful and spent good time with the animals. I did not worry about them at all.

- Care member

Amy S.

5.0

Amy was very responsive, easygoing, and responsible. She sent lots of updates and pictures, which we appreciated as this was the first time we were leaving our newly adopted pup overnight. He had a great time, and we would definitely hire Amy again!

- Care member

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Ratings for Rochester, NY cat sitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Cat Sitters in Rochester, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters.