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60 cat sitters are listed in Rochester, NY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years

Cat sitters in Rochester, NY

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Jill L.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Pet Sitter With Over 30 Years Experience

5.0

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Hired by 35 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: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, boarding, grooming, administration of medicine & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Jill has taken care of my Norwegian Elkhound several times and my dog is so excited when Jill comes to see her. She is very professional, dependable, and has a calm demeanor with animals. We are fortunate to have found Jill and hope to have a long relationship with...

Betsy W.

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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 walking, grooming, pet sitting, dog training, boarding, pet transportation & 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!"

Care member

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Ava R.


Rochester, NY

$16-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 dogs of my own and have cat sit for a family multiple times I love all animals and I love walking and exercising by myself and with a pet friend.
Ava can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Carlene B.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/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: Boarding, grooming, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Carlene was so nice and a great communicator throughout the whole process! She did some cat care for me while I was out of town, and kept me thoroughly posted throughout her visit. I'd absolutely hire Carlene again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a...

Erin W.

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Juanita H.


Rochester, NY

$16-40/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Walker And Caretaker

I specialize in providing professional care services for dogs, including walking, feeding, and sitting. My services are available for dogs of all sizes, as well as for cats, fish, and birds. However, please note that I do not offer care services for snakes. While snakes may be present in the household, I am unable to provide...
Juanita can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, daily feeding, dog training, pet sitting, boarding & more
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Mary W.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/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
"Very good. I will definitely have her sit again. Very conscientious. "

Rebecca V.

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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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Sean H.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Walker & Dog/Cat Sitter

Hi there my name is Sean, One thing you should know about me is I grew up with having 3 Labrador retrievers in our family at once. 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 dogs...
Sean can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Erin M.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/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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Anna G.


Rochester, NY

$16/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: Pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, grooming & more
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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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Gina O.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/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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Delaney D.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/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: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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 transportation, 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, dog training, pet walking
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Lyndsie B.


Rochester, NY

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate and reliable pet sitter with 6. Years of experience caring for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and small animals. Adept at providing daily care, including feeding, exercise, grooming, and administering medications as needed. Demonstrated ability to create a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring the...
Lyndsie can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
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Mara H.


Rochester, NY

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I am a responsible pet owner of 2 orange cats. I have experience with dog and cat sitting. If given the chance your fur babies would be in good hands!
Mara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sabrina M.


Rochester, NY

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

I've been pet sitting for family and friends for 9 years. I've always been a big animal lover. The types of pets i've cared for are dogs (big and small), cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish and birds.
Sabrina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Catie M.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Trustworthy, & Reliable Pet-Sitter

Hello! My name is Catie and I'm 33 years old. I've always been a huge animal lover. When a friend or family member needs a sitter, I'm always the first one to call. I am punctual, communicative, and detail-oriented. Any special directions for your pet are always followed precisely. I will keep you updated on the status of your...
Catie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Jennifer G.


Rochester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey animal lovers! I'm Jen and I would love to take care of your four legged friends. I am a full time school counselor but I am looking for some pet-sitting jobs to fill some time while I am not at work. I have been pet sitting for family friends since I was about 10 years old. What started out as favors for friends ended up...
Jennifer can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation

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

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

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

Carlene B.

5.0

Carlene watched our dog for a long weekend, and she was great! We got daily updates, and she wrote a great summary of their time together when we returned. He seemed happy and well cared for when we got home. We would hire her again!

- Nina P.

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

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.

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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 34 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters.