Pet Sitting in Albany

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara J.
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Sara J.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
17 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Lancaster, Albany, NY, 12203

This is our second time using Sara and I know when we are away I don't have to worry about our kitties - she takes great care of them and our house is always in great shape when we come back as well. Thank you Sara!!

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Miranda S.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
226 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Central Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210

Miranda did a great job with our kitty. She took great photos and wrote thorough updates. Kitty was happy and all was well when we came home.

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Dylan G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Center Square, Albany, NY, 12210

About: I've been taking care of animals for as long as I can remember, and I have experience with dogs and cats of all kinds. I have a deep respect for all animals, including those that are shy or have special needs, and I'm committed to giving every animal the care they deserve. I'm available on most weekends and holidays. I occasionally have weekdays open as my work schedule allows. I will have Fridays available for part of the summer. When introducing myself I allow the animal to approach me first, I take things slow if they're shy or nervous. I'm familiar with dog and cat body language so I can recognize signs of stress. When walking dogs I'm always aware of my surroundings and will adjust the route if I need to.

Sitter Profile Image: Ayva T.
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Ayva T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

About: For a year, I walked my neighbor's Cavalier King Charles spaniel while she was recovering from a hip injury, until she could walk better. She and her daughter greatly appreciated my help and have said to me that their dog Cooper has been so much happier ever since he met me. I am a college student that goes to school 5 days a week from 7am to 2 pm. I can do early morning walks before 7am since I am a morning person, and I can do walks or come over after class. I am free on most weekends. I am free most of the time in the summer from June to August. I cannot bring pets into my home since I have two cats that are not very pet-friendly. But I can do all the care you need me to do at your house.

Sitter Profile Image: Josephine C.
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Josephine C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12202

About: I've always had a family dog I've helped take care of, but 7 years ago I got a dog of my own. I really learned the amount of effort it takes to care for a dog, and I learmed that quality time is the most important aspect of caring for a dog. I always made a priority to play with her or pet her or walk her to ensure we spent plenty of quality time together. In addition for caring for my own dog, I've dog sat for a few friends and acquaintances overnight. I love that each dog has it's own unique personality! As of right now I have open availability after the holiday season. I have availability mornings and nights, but I’m typically busy during the day at my job. Don’t worry, my time outside of work will be well spent with your pup! Like many dogs, I'm an active individual. If your dog requires a lot of exercise, I'm more than happy to take them for as many walks as they need or play with them! If your dog is more mellow, I can just relax with them. Whatever needs your dog has, I am more than happy to care for them. In terms of safety, I always make sure to walk dogs at an appropriate leash length and make sure that doors in the house aren't open or dangerous objects are within their reach.

Sitter Profile Image: Kevin N.
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Kevin N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Albany, NY, 12207

About: Albany area, Open to long stays as well as short. I work M-F in office but love to stay home on the weekends. I’ve have taken care of small and big dogs since I was 15. I love to play fetch and keeping them company when they’re lonely and missing their parents. I just moved over to Albany from California and currently have all the free time in the world. I am trying to get to know the city more by walking around with dogs. It’s great as I can also get my steps in and your pets will be all tuckered out when you get home. I live alone in a one bedroom so they have decent amount of space to roam around. I also live right next to SUNY so I can always take them out for a breath of fresh air or if they want a longer jog, Lincoln Park is right around the corner.

Sitter Profile Image: Maria T.
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Maria T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12203

About: I have had cats and dogs my entire life, caring for them at all stages of life. My background includes daily feeding, walking, grooming, administering medications, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. I’m especially familiar with senior pet care—managing special diets, assisting with mobility, and recognizing signs of discomfort or illness. Our animals are an extended part of the family and I want to help make your pet feel safe and well cared for in your absense. Whether a older pet or a young one with lots of energy I’m dedicated to meeting each animal’s needs so you can be away worry free. I am currently retired and looking for something that will keep me active and has the flexibility for my own travel. Being retired means I can be available during the weekdays for your pets needs. Being older means I've been looking after my own animals for a lot of years I will look after your pets like I do my own whether it is taking on walks, feeding, giving meds, playtime and enrichment are important and I want you to be confident in my ability to look after your pets so you won’t worry while your away. Having used Rover as a client in the past I know that having a sitter you can trust is paramount to having a stress free time away from your pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Hannah A.
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Hannah A.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
26 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

Hannah was a life saver for my cat Lt. Danders. He needs daily medication and it meant the world to have him in experienced and kind hands. Hannah sent lots of pictures, used the check in function which was fantastic, and wrote nice notes about the cats for me to read each day I was gone. I will absolutely be asking her to take care of Dan and Maisy anytime I have to go away from now on.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophia G.
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Sophia G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Sophia did an amazing job watching my 2 dogs! She sent detailed updates, lots of photos, and went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable while I was gone for 10 days. She maintained a high level of communication and I never had to worry. I highly recommend her for taking care of any pet you need!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex P.
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Alex P.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

Alex and our dog Opie hit it off and are beginning a new friendship. I appreciate that Alex communicates with me during their visits and is responsible and personable

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Sharon B.
Sitter Profile Image: Kim A.
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Kim A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
35 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12210

Kim is the absolute best!! She really came in handy when we had to go to a wedding and our pups needed to be walked ! She is super communicative and punctual, and our fur babies love her!! Kim is our go-to!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brittney S.
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Brittney S.
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$18
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1 year of experience
Albany, NY, 12210

About: I’m new to professional pet sitting, but I’ve cared for pets my whole life and understand how important it is to trust someone with your animal. I’m dependable, attentive, and genuinely care about making pets feel safe and comfortable. As a person who cares genuinely and very wholeheartedly, I’ll always follow your instructions carefully and treat your pet with patience and kindness. I have a flexible schedule and am available any day of the week in the afternoons and evenings. I am very caring and attentive, and I make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after while their owners are away. I provide trustworthy and attentive care for pets in both my home and clients’ homes. I follow all instructions carefully and make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and on their normal routine. I focus on creating a calm environment, keeping pets supervised, and building trust so both pets and owners feel at ease.

Sitter Profile Image: Natasha B.
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Natasha B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
42 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Natasha is always very great with my pup! My pup was being difficult about putting the harness on and she stayed a little extra to ensure she was taken care of. Thank you Natasha!

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Sitter Profile Image: Eleanor W.
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Eleanor W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
40 repeat clients
44 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

Eleanor was great with my kitty looking forward to using her again !! totally reliable, Sent great pictures and I was totally at ease while away

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Sitter Profile Image: Patrick H.
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Patrick H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Park South, Albany, NY, 12208

Patrick and Opie bonded from the moment they met! Patrick is very responsible and his love of dogs and warmth came right through. Thank you Patrick!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katharine W.
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Katharine W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

Katie took excellent care of Benny while we were away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra M.
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Alexandra M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Center Square, Albany, NY, 12210

Alexandra took such great care of our kitties while we were away! I love how thorough she is. We received many pictures of the cats getting snuggles and playing. She made us feel so confident that they were doing well and taken care of while we were away!

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Kaitlyn W.
Sitter Profile Image: Keri P.
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Keri P.
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$20
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Sheridan Hollow, Albany, NY, 12210

About: I've grown up around animals, especially dogs, and know what it takes to care for them. I have also cared for my friends' pets when they went out of town. Comfortable with all aspects of animal care and will follow instructions closely! I have time on weekend afternoon / evenings to check in on your pets, go for a walk, play, cuddle, etc. If a weekday late afternoon / evening is needed, send me a message and I can try to make it work! I love instructions! I respect that every pet owner has specific ways they like to interact with their pet and that their pet has specific preferences as well! I am comfortable just stopping in to help with the basic necessities as well as to stay for a little to provide company / pets / walks / play time.

Sitter Profile Image: Debra E.
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Debra E.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
405 reviews
100 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

Debra is very confident working with anxious dogs. My dog doesn’t warm up very easily and somehow she got her to go outside with her on the first visit. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica F.
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Jessica F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

About: I have been dog sitting dogs since I was a teenager. I have experience with many different breeds both big and small. Since I don’t have any pets of my own right now I love being able to go meet new furry friends and play with them I have a pretty flexible work schedule. I can make my own schedule based off of the needs clients may have. Depending on when your pets need care I can adjust my schedule accordingly It is my pleasure to keep your pets company while you are away. I am happy to help out with whatever is needed. I am reliable and will keep your pets company while you are away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat has a great time with Deb, and I love getting a little note and pictures from her after each visit. It gives me a lot of peace of mind while I'm away!

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Alyssa Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We rebooked with Alicia and she did a really good job for us again! Alicia is very responsible and responsive. We really appreciate all that she does for us😊

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Rachel S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah always does an amazing job taking care of our elderly kitten, it gives us great peace of mind when we are traveling!

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Emmie K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nina is an amazing, wonderful communicative cat sitter, and she is also just a great person to know! Thanks Nina!

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Hannah C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eleanor is absolutely amazing. Incredibly kind. We had a foster cat that we adopted and then unfortunately had to leave town shortly after. She jumped right in, learned the routine and genuinely loved on our boy. I’m so thankful & HIGHLY recommend!!

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Savannah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shane is super reliable and amazing the dogs love him and you can tell he genuinely cares about animals! Highly recommend!

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Katherine K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda was great with my 2 cats! She sent lots of photos and provided detailed updates which I really appreciated. I will definitely be contacting her again for cat care in the future!

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Hannah W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Laney was the perfect fit for our three cats! Even our most anxious one felt comfortable enough for the check in photos :') Great job, wonderful person!

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Ash P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia did a great job helping watch my cat and he seemed to enjoy hanging out with her! She had great communication!

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Daniel W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra continues to be such a big help to our family! She's flexible, attentive, and the animals clearly love having her visit. We get such peace of mind with her taking care of our dog with medical needs (diabetes). She's very diligent with his medications and monitoring him for symptoms. Such a relief being able to trust them to her care without worrying while we are away!

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Kaitlyn W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very thankful for Samantha being available on short notice and doing a wonderful job visiting my dogs.

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Sarah L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara was so great and dependable! She was able to help us out super last minute, which was REALLY appreciated.

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Lindsay W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliana was wonderful with my 4 year old cat, Georgia. I booked her for the first time for a 6 day trip and she was punctual for each visit, sweet to my baby and sent lots of photos. I would recommend her and will definitely be booking her again. Thank you, Juliana!

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Lauren W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elena was great as always! Responsive and spent plenty of quality time with the dogs. House was in same condition as when we left when we got home and dogs were happy! Highly recommend.

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Bry B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison provided the best care to our sweet girl! She really helped us out with a last minute ask and was so kind and professional. We were able to enjoy our trip knowing Alison was giving our pet lots of love! We will definitely be asking her back.

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Megan C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Opie loves his visits with Patrick - he looks so content in the pictures that Patrick shares with us! Thank you Patrick.

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Sharon B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Everything went great! My cat loved her from the meet and greet and I found everything in great shape when I got home.

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Catherine G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent service! Alex sends great pictures and videos. He really engages with our fur baby. He goes above and beyond and provides loving care to our pup.

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Sharon B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

There is no one I trust my pets (cat and dog) with more than Freedom. I can tell she cares deeply for them and goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. I highly recommend her to take care of your fur babies whenever you need someone you can trust!

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Katheryne U.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliana has actually been checking on my dog Luna and my cat Lami for several months now! I encouraged her to join Rover so other lucky dogs and cats could have her visit them too. Highly recommend her services. Great communication and sends photos and updates!

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Danielle E.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Albany on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 268 pet sitters in Albany. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Albany pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Albany have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Albany.

Rover makes it easy to find Albany pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 268 pet sitters in Albany on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Albany, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.

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