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“Nyasia is the best ! Our guys are always safe and well cared for by Nyasia. She was able to get through the worst weather to care for them, I'm so grateful.”


“Emily was fantastic. She took great care of our pups, house sitting for us for a few days. she sent us pictures and updates while we were away and took the initiative to ask questions if she didn't know something. She was very attentive and reliable. I would book her again and would recommend her services.”

“Barbara was committed through the house and dog sitting and patient when I was unable to communicate quickly due to my travel schedule. My two dogs had lots of time playing outdoors with her, and I feel like her stay helped my younger rescue pup come out of her shell to ‘strangers’ more :) She’s even been easier on the leash since I got home! :)”


“Clyanna has been so friendly and responsive from the first meet-and-greet. We trusted her while we went on vacation with our baby pup, Lola, and she did amazing. I have no hesitation in saying that Clyanna is the right choice!”


“Allie was wonderful! We had her do house sitting while away for a week. She was tidy in the house and so responsive to any communications. Dependable and trust worthy. She took great care of the pups and spent a lot of time with them. Would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone looking!”


“Heather was amazing!! She took such good care of Mac, left our home in great condition and communicated proactively. Also, we were so appreciative that she provided care for the weekend short notice (less than 24 hrs). Highly recommend.”


“Ashley was great! She was available for a last minute pet sitting request and did a great job with our 2 dogs and 1 cat. They all loved Ashley. Definitely recommend her!”



“Natasha was wonderful with Bonnie and Clyde. We received regular updates with pictures of the dogs to brighten our day. Natasha also went above and beyond taking care of our house, and we would definitely recommend. Thank you!”


“Glenmary and her partner were phenomenal! I asked for a last minute puppy sitting (plus two older animals, a husky and a cat) and she was very responsive and even managed to do a meet and greet. 10/10, will definitely book again! Thank you!!”


“Katrina is courteous, punctual and reliable. She was a great dog sitter and took great care of our sweet senior dog exactly according to our requests and sent updates and pictures regularly. We highly recommend her and will use her again whenever the need arises. Thank you, Katrina!”


“Ozzy was amazing! They stayed at our house and watched our golden retriever Scotch and cat Persephone while we were away for the Thanksgiving holiday. They sent us pictures & video of our fur babies and kept us updated on how they were doing. It’s important to us to have our pet sitters stay in our home while we are away, our animals get stressed in new environments, and Ozzy was so great! Our animals need alllll the attention, and Ozzy did not disappoint! They came over a week before to meet our Scotch & Percy and learn about the house. They even left a card for when we got home! Ozzy is fantastic, our animals loved them and we will definitely use them in the future when we go away. Thank you Ozzy!”


About: Hello my name is Jenna and I'm 23 . Currently I am a full time preschool teacher. I have been taking care of pets for my friends and neighbors for 5 years. Within this time I have cared for dogs and cats with various needs. I have also owned dogs and cats since I was young. As a child I grew up with a St. Bernard and a chocolate lab which gave me experience taking care of large dogs. Along with my experience, my boyfriend Aidan has several years of experience pet sitting as well as taking care of different breeds of dogs and cats. As a team, we are able to accommodate a wide variety of schedules to best fit your animals needs. I look forward to taking specialized care of your pet and will do my best to accommodate any requests. I am currently working full time but I get out of work at 3:30 pm Monday-Friday and I’m available after work as well as the weekends to take care of your pet! My boyfriend Aidan is available earlier in the day if needed. I have a lot of experience with a wide variety of pets including many breeds of dogs and cats as well as rabbits, turtles, and Guinea pigs . My Boyfriend and I are experienced in taking care of pets in the comfort of their own homes. We are not able to board any animals but are happy to come to you and provide high quality care for your pets. My boyfriend and I are experienced in providing in home care to your pets with specialized requests from families. Many of the families that we have worked with have come from word of mouth recommendations from satisfied friends and families


About: Experienced pet sitter with a passion for caring for: - Senior dogs, with gentle and patient care - Puppies and kittens, with socialization and training expertise - and variety of birds I offer personalized attention, medication administration, and regular updates. Your pet's happiness and health are my top priority! As a flexible full-time worker, I've structured my schedule to prioritize pet care. I'm happy to adapt my daily routine to accommodate your pet's needs. Here's how I can make it work: - Early morning visits (7-9 am) for walks, feeding, and playtime - Lunchtime drop-ins (12-1 pm) for quick check-ins, feeding, and cuddles - Evening visits (5-8 pm) for dinner, walks, and playtime - Weekend extended stays (Friday evening to Monday morning) for extended pet sitting and companionship My flexible schedule allows me to be available when you need me, ensuring your pets receive the care and attention they deserve. I'm committed to providing top-notch care and peace of mind for you and your pets! As an animal lover, I'm passionate about providing top-notch care for your family. Whether you have a cat or dog, I'll treat them like my own, with love, attention, and compassion. I understand how much your pets mean to you, and I'm happy to provide frequent updates, pictures, and video calls to keep you connected while you're away. I'll make sure your pets feel comfortable, safe, and spoiled in my care. Let me take the worry off your hands and give your pets the love and attention they deserve!


About: Hello, thank you for reading my profile! About 20 years ago, one of my coworkers asked if I would be interested in caring for her Border Collie and cat while she was away. Being an animal lover, I jumped at the opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with her pets at her home and taking her dog for regular walks around their neighborhood. Word quickly spread among my coworkers, and I became known as our program's pet sitter. :) Soon, I was invited to care for one coworker's Golden Retriever, rabbit, and cat; another's two Labrador Retrievers; another's two cats; another's dog, fish, pony, and two horses; another's Old English Sheepdog and cats; another's cat and flock of chickens; another's Labrador Retriever, etc. Everyone told me I did a great job, thanked me for my warm and loving care of their animals, and said upon their return that their animals seemed happy, relaxed, and very well taken care of. :) Years later, my husband and I bought a house with a fenced yard, adopted a young dog from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society's animal shelter who loved to play with other dogs, and started to watch other people's dogs at our house. Now that our dog is a senior dog, he seems to prefer quiet time more and to not enjoy having so many different dogs at our house as much as he did when he was younger, other than his two best dog friends. I still love taking dogs for walks, playing with cats and dogs, and cuddling with cats and dogs, so I decided to offer the service of house sitting instead of boarding. I truly enjoy caring for animals, and I would love to care for additional animals. Thank you for reading my profile, and please contact me if you would like to schedule a meet-and-greet! I look forward to meeting you and your pet(s)! Currently, I work remotely during the week, and I work as a care companion for older adults in their homes on Friday evenings and Sundays. I provide pet-centered care, knowing each animal has unique needs and preferences. I understand the importance of maintaining routines in fostering an animal's sense of contentment and wellbeing, and I will do my best to maintain familiar routines. I am detail oriented and follow instructions carefully. I am a homebody and am quiet, but I love spending time in nature with animals, particularly going on walks with dogs or playing fetch with dogs outside. I will care for your pets as I do my own. :)

“Charlotte is wonderful with my pup and very responsive both prior to a booking and the whole time she's watching my pup. I recommend her very highly to anyone!”


“This is Ashley’s fourth time staying with Lola, and I think it’s safe to say they are forever friends. Ashley was able to accommodate a late return home with an extra walk/feed which I greatly appreciated—but always, the best part is that I know she is taking great care of Lola, so I have peace of mind when I travel.”


“LOVED Merissa! She was perfect for taking care of our elderly dog- flexible, kind, caring and patient. Would highly recommend. 🐾”


About: ❤️😻🐶❤️🐾I’ve been an animal lover my whole life!! I was a dog walker for one year, but there was too much driving involved everyday so I had to stop unfortunately. The pet sits I’ve done since then and now have been through close friends, not Rover, which may explain the little history I have on this app, but I have a lot more experience in real life. Thank you. I truly cherish any time that I get with a furry friend because they are so inherently loving and pure. I’m a fan of Ceasar Milan’s work and have learned a lot from him about animal communication and training. My best skill is being loving. I bring a calm and peaceful energy that works well with most animals. I can also be energetic and active if that is what is needed as well. I’m the person who might go to a party, but you’ll find me tucked away with the animals in the house hanging out with them instead! 😂 I’ve been a dog walker, and have sat for many different cats and dogs of my friends who unfortunately are not on Rover, but any one of them would vouch for me! I’m available most mornings and evenings because I’m working part time at 2 jobs that have varying and flexible schedules. I would love to sit for your pets on the weekends. And, if you are local to Albany, I can drop in several times during the day. I am respectful of each pet's and clients varying needs. Directions I will easily follow, and go above and beyond any way that I can! I being a loving and peaceful attitude to all environments I work in, you can believe your pet(s) will be in great hands..

About: I have had the opportunity to care for young puppies and elderly dogs over the last three years. Both ends of the spectrum require different levels of care, but more importantly, it requires love and patience. I am able to go for as many walks as needed, administer pain and behavioral medications, or just snuggle on the couch. I would be able to stop by for pet care in the morning before 9AM, during my lunch break around 1PM, and then after 5PM. All animals are on different schedules, but my flexibility hopefully will mesh with yours! I would first like to meet your animal before officially becoming their sitter. I want them to become acclimated with me and see if we would respond well to each other, especially with me entering into their home. For dogs, I can administer medications, go on walks, observe back yard play (if applicable) and provide them with all the food and treats they’re allowed. For cats, I can scoop and deeply clean litter, brush and maintain their fur if needed, and again, provide all the food and treats! Both also deserve some indoor play time as well, so more then happy to participate in play time

About: Ever since I was four years old I had my first puppy. I loved her with everything I had, I believe that love me and my family gave her made her have such a long life. She was a Pomeranian and chiwawa mix, she was said to live till 6 she lived till 15. I have also rescued each of my pets so I understand how to handle and gain trust from anxiety and scared dogs. I also have experience with puppies so I expect to have to clean messes and I am fine with that. I am 100% a dog person. I want dogs to be living their best lives and give them as much love as they give us. I handle stressful and intense situations well, I am good under pressure. I love all dogs little chiwawas to huge great danes, no pup phases me. I am also felxible! I currently work from home which makes dog care easily in my schedule. I have a dog in my apartment named Elton and I go by his schedule. We go on both a walk and to the park everyday. In home I like to keep my dog busy with toys and running around. When he needs outside time I will bring him on walks or to the park. I know of both a park with no dogs for those who prefer alone time and parks with kind dogs for those who like to play.
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1. Nyasia A.

“Nyasia is the best ! Our guys are always safe and well cared for by Nyasia. She was able to get through the worst weather to care for them, I'm so grateful.”


2. Emily Z.

“Emily was fantastic. She took great care of our pups, house sitting for us for a few days. she sent us pictures and updates while we were away and took the initiative to ask questions if she didn't know something. She was very attentive and reliable. I would book her again and would recommend her services.”


3. Barbara D.

“Barbara was committed through the house and dog sitting and patient when I was unable to communicate quickly due to my travel schedule. My two dogs had lots of time playing outdoors with her, and I feel like her stay helped my younger rescue pup come out of her shell to ‘strangers’ more :) She’s even been easier on the leash since I got home! :)”


4. Clyanna L.

“Clyanna has been so friendly and responsive from the first meet-and-greet. We trusted her while we went on vacation with our baby pup, Lola, and she did amazing. I have no hesitation in saying that Clyanna is the right choice!”


5. Allie O.

“Allie was wonderful! We had her do house sitting while away for a week. She was tidy in the house and so responsive to any communications. Dependable and trust worthy. She took great care of the pups and spent a lot of time with them. Would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone looking!”


6. Heather B.

“Heather was amazing!! She took such good care of Mac, left our home in great condition and communicated proactively. Also, we were so appreciative that she provided care for the weekend short notice (less than 24 hrs). Highly recommend.”


7. Ashley C.

“Ashley was great! She was available for a last minute pet sitting request and did a great job with our 2 dogs and 1 cat. They all loved Ashley. Definitely recommend her!”




8. Natasha B.

“Natasha was wonderful with Bonnie and Clyde. We received regular updates with pictures of the dogs to brighten our day. Natasha also went above and beyond taking care of our house, and we would definitely recommend. Thank you!”


9. Glenmary A.

“Glenmary and her partner were phenomenal! I asked for a last minute puppy sitting (plus two older animals, a husky and a cat) and she was very responsive and even managed to do a meet and greet. 10/10, will definitely book again! Thank you!!”


10. Katrina D.

“Katrina is courteous, punctual and reliable. She was a great dog sitter and took great care of our sweet senior dog exactly according to our requests and sent updates and pictures regularly. We highly recommend her and will use her again whenever the need arises. Thank you, Katrina!”


11. Ozzy J.

“Ozzy was amazing! They stayed at our house and watched our golden retriever Scotch and cat Persephone while we were away for the Thanksgiving holiday. They sent us pictures & video of our fur babies and kept us updated on how they were doing. It’s important to us to have our pet sitters stay in our home while we are away, our animals get stressed in new environments, and Ozzy was so great! Our animals need alllll the attention, and Ozzy did not disappoint! They came over a week before to meet our Scotch & Percy and learn about the house. They even left a card for when we got home! Ozzy is fantastic, our animals loved them and we will definitely use them in the future when we go away. Thank you Ozzy!”


12. Jenna & Aidan S.
“I'm sure I wouldn't travel as much if it wasn't for Jenna. To have someone you can depend on and feel 100% confident with your beloved pets, isn't an easy situation to find. It has been over six years, that Jenna has been my pet/house sitter. I am so lucky to have found that perfect someone that makes my time away from home that much more enjoyable. When I leave Jenna to care for my pets, I never worry. I know both my cat and dog are in very good hands. She is loving, caring and always there to take on the job. I trust her whole heartedly. I know many people who will not travel because they are afraid to leave their pets. I am blessed to know that all the fears and anxieties associated with leaving my furry friends, does not existent in my world, all thanks to Jenna :)”




13. Ashika D.
“Ashika is a born pet lover . She cares more about pets than herself. She loves every animal. In her future plan she wants to open a shelter home for animals. She cares about all stray animals.”




14. Andrea C.

“Andrea has taken care of my dog Sadie many times. Sadie is a nervous and sometimes difficult dog, especially with new people. Andrea has been fantastic with her. She loves Sadie and its mutual; she also is super reliable and communicative about clarifying when and what care is needed. She spends extra time caring for Sadie. She also has cared for other friends' animals for years, and I know they all would say the same. I recently had a bad experience with another dog sitter and it makes how great Andrea is stand out all the more. I give her the highest possible recommendation.”


15. Charlotte S.

“Charlotte is wonderful with my pup and very responsive both prior to a booking and the whole time she's watching my pup. I recommend her very highly to anyone!”


16. Ashley H.

“This is Ashley’s fourth time staying with Lola, and I think it’s safe to say they are forever friends. Ashley was able to accommodate a late return home with an extra walk/feed which I greatly appreciated—but always, the best part is that I know she is taking great care of Lola, so I have peace of mind when I travel.”


17. Merissa M.

“LOVED Merissa! She was perfect for taking care of our elderly dog- flexible, kind, caring and patient. Would highly recommend. 🐾”


18. Anamaria F.
About: ❤️😻🐶❤️🐾I’ve been an animal lover my whole life!! I was a dog walker for one year, but there was too much driving involved everyday so I had to stop unfortunately. The pet sits I’ve done since then and now have been through close friends, not Rover, which may explain the little history I have on this app, but I have a lot more experience in real life. Thank you. I truly cherish any time that I get with a furry friend because they are so inherently loving and pure. I’m a fan of Ceasar Milan’s work and have learned a lot from him about animal communication and training. My best skill is being loving. I bring a calm and peaceful energy that works well with most animals. I can also be energetic and active if that is what is needed as well. I’m the person who might go to a party, but you’ll find me tucked away with the animals in the house hanging out with them instead! 😂 I’ve been a dog walker, and have sat for many different cats and dogs of my friends who unfortunately are not on Rover, but any one of them would vouch for me! I’m available most mornings and evenings because I’m working part time at 2 jobs that have varying and flexible schedules. I would love to sit for your pets on the weekends. And, if you are local to Albany, I can drop in several times during the day. I am respectful of each pet's and clients varying needs. Directions I will easily follow, and go above and beyond any way that I can! I being a loving and peaceful attitude to all environments I work in, you can believe your pet(s) will be in great hands..


19. Kenedy P.
“This past summer, our cat Augie had a medical emergency while under Kenedy's care (to no fault of theirs). Kenedy acted swiftly and thoughtfully in responding to Augie's needs. They were communicative and professional from start to finish. My partner and I are incredibly grateful for Kenedy being there and catching this issue before it progressed. Augie made a quick recovery and it was all due to Kenedy's quick response. I highly recommend Kenedy for all pet-sitting jobs.”


20. Laura R.
About: Ever since I was four years old I had my first puppy. I loved her with everything I had, I believe that love me and my family gave her made her have such a long life. She was a Pomeranian and chiwawa mix, she was said to live till 6 she lived till 15. I have also rescued each of my pets so I understand how to handle and gain trust from anxiety and scared dogs. I also have experience with puppies so I expect to have to clean messes and I am fine with that. I am 100% a dog person. I want dogs to be living their best lives and give them as much love as they give us. I handle stressful and intense situations well, I am good under pressure. I love all dogs little chiwawas to huge great danes, no pup phases me. I am also felxible! I currently work from home which makes dog care easily in my schedule. I have a dog in my apartment named Elton and I go by his schedule. We go on both a walk and to the park everyday. In home I like to keep my dog busy with toys and running around. When he needs outside time I will bring him on walks or to the park. I know of both a park with no dogs for those who prefer alone time and parks with kind dogs for those who like to play.
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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 Apr 2025 was about $50 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 Apr 2025, there are 521 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 13 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.
