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“HIRE CHRIS. I won the lottery with him. It was my first time using Rover. I have a special needs rabbit who needed a caretaker after a rabbit boarding service was no longer available. I messaged several sitters and Chris was the first to respond. He is responsive and communicative. What I absolutely love about Chris, among many things, is that he asks questions. Not in a "what do I do" kind of way. Rather, "how do I do this to make sure it's done correctly". My special needs rabbit is on a specialized diet. I left Chris with instructions, which he followed to a tee, but he also sent a photo of the food. (My rabbit is feed very soft, watered down pellets and Critical Care due to recent dental surgery). I'm happy that he did because my rabbit can't chew on pellets. He sent lots of photos of Moo, too. Chris was also flexible with the initial meet 'n' greet appointment and visiting my landlord's office to pick up my front door key (which has to be loaned out). One of the reasons I chose Chris was his close proximity to my apartment. I will 5000% hire Chris again for my rabbit sitting needs. He took great care of my very special needs rabbit and Moo liked him too! I recommend him for your pet sitting needs, including small mammals!”
About: i’ve taken care of dogs since i was about 12. i’m taking care of my friend’s dog for when she goes to college and i have volunteered many times. i have two dogs, a fish, a hamster, a rabbit and a bearded dragon of my own🥰 i have a full time job but i’m still pretty flexible with my days. i update my calendar very often just text me about your availability and i’ll try my best to accommodate. i am available to give attention to your animal at all times. i am able to walk them and feed them at the required time you do.
About: I have experience feeding, walking , and bathing dogs.I have also dealt with dogs of various ages and breeds. I can handle a low energy and high energy breed, and love all dogs I currently care for three dogs daily to include walks, feeding different diets and mental stimulation. My dogs are a priority and yours will be as well. I will follow all instructions given and taylor my visit to give them the best experience while you are away. I want them to be as at eases as possible.
About: Hi! My name is Carrie. I am a rising senior in college who is home for the summer, and would love to take care of your pet needs. I have had dogs, fish, chickens, and lizards over the course of my life, and have taken care of pets for family, friends, and neighbors. I hope you will entrust your furry friends to my care! Currently, I am home from college for the summer and work M-Thurs from 9am-1pm. I would love to take care of your animals outside of these hours! Your pet will be my top priority when in my care! Animals will be fed, walked, let out, or whatever your needs may be! Your pet will be safe and receive lots of love.
“If there were 100 stars she would get that! This is the first trip that I have not had to worry about whether my dogs were being taken care of properly. I have boarded in the past but 2 of mine are older and one has severe anxiety (rescue) so the entire time away I was worried. Knowing they were in their own home and being loved meant the world to me and allowed us to have a peace filled vacation away. We actually have her booked again for this coming up week for another 4 days. As long as she is doing this service I will be contacting her. Thank you so much Hannah! Highly recommend (unless we need her ?)”
About: Been caring for animals and loving on them all my life! Have taken care of dogs with seizures and given different kinds of meds to dogs! I’m a ER nurse who works three 12 hr shifts a week and would love to come and visit your pets on my days off! I will not bring any homes into my home. I am good at getting dogs into their crates and keeping an eye on them when outside!
“Two very large dogs intent on destroying our home (or so it seemed) and somehow Amanda kept order. We received daily communication and pictures and she cleaned up their destruction. We returned to a surprisingly clean house. Definitely rebooking her.”
About: I have had multiple dogs ranging from black labs to Saint Bernards! I have done dog walking here and there for over ten years. I am also a mom to an almost two year old (human) and I am very responsible. I’m currently not working and I am a student. Due to scheduling with my child’s other parent I am available every other weekend and Tuesday-Wed. Besides time with my child’s and class, I am free to care for your pet! I am very responsible with animals and professional in other peoples homes. I have house sat, cared for pets, and babysat without any issues within the home. I am happy to provide a safe and fun environment for your pet in your home.
“Thank you so much for dog sitting for me!! I can’t thank you guys enough for watching my babies while I attended my son’s wedding!! They even sent me pictures of my babies which made my day even better known my babies were doing good!! I would highly recommend these two for your dog sitting needs!!”
About: From nose ears to little pads I know what's going on with my little guys being very big on doing things myself so that way I catch when things are not right with them. I currently my own Boss with my own schedule with some time and some flexibility to help out with other families that might need help Walkable access to parks and trails for opportunities for outdoor play and fun time. I've always been big on both supervised engaging play time 🤓
Over 25 pet parents in Albany have booked house sitting
Albany pet parents share their Rover experiences
We couldn’t ask for a better person than Ashley to watch our cashi while we go on vacations! We get pics of cashi while we are gone and know he is being well taken care of by Ashley which lets us enjoy our time away!! Ashley is the best and highly recommend her to watch your pets❤️
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Albany is $45
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Sitters in Albany average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Albany on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 160 house sitters in Albany. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Albany house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Albany have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Albany.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Albany house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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