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60 cat sitters are listed in Rochester, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 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 36 families in your neighborhood

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 also board dogs in my home. I am currently own 3 dogs but have also had the pleasure of owning horses, reptiles, cats and many pocket pets! I have been educated in...
Jill can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, dog training & more
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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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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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, dog training, 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!"

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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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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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, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet transportation & 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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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: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, dog training & more
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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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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: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, pet transportation & more
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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 sitting, pet walking
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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

$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: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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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
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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 sitting, pet walking
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

$16-20/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 sitting, pet walking, grooming, pet transportation
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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I have had dogs all my life and have cared for multiple dogs during the day and overnight as well. I enjoy playing with them, walking them, and giving them lots of attention! I also would feed them, administer medication, clean crates, and pick up after the dogs. I have also cared for cats, fish, goats, chickens, while house...
Cassandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
I grew up having many animals and pet sitting around the neighborhood! Now I'm a proud cat mom and would love to help you out with your own furry kids!
Abigail can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Eleanor H.


Rochester, NY

$16-45/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I have been pet sitting on and off for two years. I have experience with dogs and cats. I have had family dogs and cats for 10+ years. I have also had my own personal dog (German Shepherd) for 3+ years that I am responsible for. I am comfortable with any size and breed of dog. I will do my best to work with you to meet your pets...
Eleanor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
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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 sitting, pet walking

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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

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.

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.

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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 32 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters.