Cat Sitters in Newark, NJ

Ranai

Ranai was a fantastic house sitter and cat whisper. Highly recommend. We have two cats with very different personalities and both of them warmed up to Ranai quickly and ease fully. She was great about sending lots of pictures, videos and updates on both of them, all of which made us smile while we were away. In addition to her love and skill with animals, Ranai was extremely communicative, easy to coordinate with and left the house tidy and in great care. We would welcome her back anytime that she's back in the Bay!

Samantha

Prompt, reliable

Mia

It was a pleasure to have Mia watch my Kajsi bug while I was gone! I was at camp staying busy and Mia took great care of Kajsi, often with little opportunity for communication. She was communicative about problems and when settling in, sent photos periodically, etc. She was understanding and adapted well with Kajsi’s slow transition to prescription food that is ongoing. I came back to a clean, tidy home and a cat that seemed happy but not desperate to see me— always a good sign. Mia is welcome for future sits anytime!

Derek & Kate

Derek & Kate watched our kittens over a long weekend and we loved how communicative they were with us! Would definitely have them sit again.

Dianni

Dianna is super sweet, and my shy doggy took to her instantly even with me not being there to facilitate their introduction. She left my home tidy and clean. I would gladly welcome her back any day!

Molly

Otis and Wallace where well taken care of and the place was in lovely condition. Would highly recommend. Never hurts to leave your pets in the care of someone who’s worked at a Vet clinic. Always welcomed.

Emante

We love having Emante come sit! As usual, he cuddled and spoilt my meowing brat perfectly. When I walked in the door after my trip, it took her an hour or so to forgive me for not being him. This was the third time I left my kitty in his warm care, so there’s not much more I can write that I haven’t already in previous reviews. Let the repeating invitations to sit speak for themselves. :)

Leslie

We had Leslie watch Nox for us again because she is just amazing with animals. She is incredibly patient and gave us timely updates on our pup. I would 100% recommend having Leslie watch your pet.

Tatiana

Tatiana and Eric were absolutely fantastic, we truly could not have asked for any better people to care for our fur bbs while we were away. We wish that we could give them more than a 5-star review and if you are lucky enough to have them apply for your pet/house sit do not hesitate in engaging them. You will not be disappointed. We wholeheartedly recommend them. From the very beginning when we started communicating with Tati and Eric, they made us feel so comfortable, their well thought out questions put as at ease and it quickly became clear that they really care about and love animals. At our request, they arrived a few days early to get to know Keena, Ben and Rustle which we so appreciate and made the transition so much easier (on us). Ben loved them immediately and continues to head towards their room to sleep at night haha. Keena and Rustle are both a little slower to warm up but the fact that they did and so quickly was amazing, especially Rustle. Rustle really doesn’t warm up to many people and seeing videos of him getting love and attention made us feel so happy. We usually come back to a stressed cat so the fact that he didn’t even seem all that excited to see us speaks volumes about the care and attention he (they) received. While here they went above and beyond to care for our bbs and home, as well, their level of communication was just perfect which made us feel even more confident. Plus, if they noticed anything was off they would reach out right away to make sure that it was normal behavior. The whole housesit was seamless, they are clearly experienced sitters and loved our bbs like they were their own. Not to mention that our house was spotless upon our return!! You want Tati and Eric to be your sitters, trust us!! Eric and Tatiana are also just lovely people, we really enjoyed spending time with them before and after the sit and would welcome them back anytime. We wish them all the best in their travels and would love to think our paths will cross again in the future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you both so much!

Rebecca

Rebecca was absolutely stellar from beginning to end. She was highly communicative and responsive. She went above and beyond in her care for our pets. The house was immaculate when we returned, which is always a relief. I would absolutely use Rebecca again and readily recommend her to anyone else!

Esther

Esther was very pleasant and took great care of Maya while we were gone. She communicated well and sent pictures of their time together. She cleaned up the house at the end of the week which was very nice! I would have Esther sit again and definitely recommend her to others!

Julio & Chanel

Julio and Chanel were very responsive to my pets needs. They took care of my pets as if it was their own. They were very personable. Would highly recommend them. Hope they come back again in the future.

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Janice

Andy was an excellent sitter. She was fantastic with my elderly dog Sucre. She was patient and caring with him ensuring he was safe in his own routine at home.
Andy is very professional and works from home so she was there every day for Sucre, taking him out the gardens, giving him special attention and cuddles when required.
While we were away she regularly kept in touch with messages, photos and videos. It was great because we knew Sucre was eating well, going for short walks and was content in his familar surroundings. It was obvious they were both enjoying each other's company. This helped us relax and make the most of our holiday knowing everything was good at home. 
On our return Andy had washed all the bedding and towels and even made up the spare room again with fresh linen. It was lovely to come home to a clean and tidy apartment. Andy had also kindly made us a delicious homemade banana bread for our return. 
I would like to thank Andy for all her care and support with Sucre and for looking after our home so well. 🥰
I would definitely recommend her to other Trustedhouses members as a reliable and professional sitter.

Kathleen

Laura was extremely reliable, responsive and a wonderful caregiver of my dog and home.

Cat Sitting FAQs

Is it better to board cats or leave at home?

Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.

How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?

At least 29.99 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.

What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?

Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!