Cat Sitters in West Orange, NJ

Michael

Michael

Michael was above and beyond what we expected. His kindness and compassion for our fur family was nothing short of amazing. He took care of everything while we were away and updated us often with pictures and concerns. We all wanted to adopt this amazing young man! Thank you so much Michael!!

Shannan & Adam

Shannan was a wonderful sitter for our two parakeets! She spent so much time with them and cared a lot about making them feel comfortable and happy. The apartment was left spotless. Shannan was very communicative and gave great updates with photos daily. We’d love to welcome her back any time.

Iasmin

Jasmin is friendly and respectful. She kept the house clean and tidy. My cats aren't even aware that I am away. It's like I never left them. I think they are well taken care of. I see my Pepper is growing a bit since I am far away.

Angela

I will have Angela back at the drop of a dime. She is the best!!

Kuldip

Kuldip was absolutely wonderful! Our little baby is quite elderly and needy, and she provided him the loving care he needed while we were away, with great attention to his special needs and issues. We received regular updates with pictures and videos, which was very reassuring to us concerned pet parents. When we returned, Reggie was freshly bathed and brushed, and he was in good spirits. We also found our home to be cleaner than when we left it, with everything fresh and tidy. We would have Kuldip’s back any time and highly recommend her to anyone needing superior pet sitting.

Juliet

Juliet was an excellent sitter for us! She was totally self sufficient, kind, and organized. The apartment looked fantastic when we got back, and our cat was in fantastic condition. We especially appreciated the FaceTime we had ahead of time. We were able to get acquainted and make sure we were all on the same page. She also sent the best pictures.

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. :)

Skylar

What nice thing can I *not* say about this lovely human? Our first sitter had to cancel for understandable reasons and Skylar saved the day not a week from our departure date. We were able to video chat with her and were lucky enough to meet in person as she was already in the city. She is a kind, gentle, and trustworthy person with whom we immediately felt comfortable. We unfortunately had to leave while our girls were recovering from a minor health issue, but we were able to enjoy our trip knowing that Skylar was diligently watching them and keeping up their daily supplements. She provided regular updates throughout our trip, took great care of our apartment, and got on swimmingly with our cats. We were truly fortunate and could not have asked for better. 11/10 stars. Thank you, Skylar!

Andres & Katarzyna

Hello - I am not sure where to start. Except perhaps a conclusion. Kata and Andres were simply the very best sitters we could have imagined. And, they are lovely people too. Everything was perfect. Except perhaps one of our dogs is now in love with Kata and is super sad she has left! Kata and Andres are welcome back anytime. Even if they are not sitting our dogs! Take care!

Lauren

Lauren was a great sitter for our cat. So attentive and responsible. Would be happy to have her back!

Emmy

Emmy is WONDERFUL. Our cats loved her, she played with them lots and did a brilliant job. Came back to treats, a spotless house (and clean sheets) and two happy fur balls. Couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you Emmy, please come back any time x

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4.96 Organised 4.96 Reliable 4.95 Clean and tidy 4.97 Self-sufficient 4.91 Pet care

Scott and Jen

Gavin did a superb job looking after our furry friends and house!

He was a great communicator from the start and is exceptionally qualified at caring and training animals. This was evident in our first meeting and the pets took to him very naturally. We had no concerns whatsoever leaving! He kept us updated and was competently self-sufficient and independent during the stay. 

He looked after the house and kept it very clean. We were even surprised with some fresh bread on our return.

Unexpectedly, we returned to a dog that had learned some new tricks and good behaviours - along with some great expert tips for the pet's owners ;-).

We highly recommend Gavin and would have him again in a flash.

Alistair

Penny has been to us before and we cannot believe how lucky we are to have met her, our dogs are so relaxed and are always in such good condition whenever we return from our holidays we know now that when we have Penny to look after them we will have no concerns at all.

The house is always immaculate and tidy and Penny is always thoughtful and sends us photos whilst we are away of the animals.
I totally recommend Penny she truly is a real find should you  you ever need the most perfect person to trust your animals and house with then Penny is definitely the one.

Thank you so much again xx

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, $21/week 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!