House Sitting in Albany
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1. Shaelyn C.


“I had Shaelyn stay for 2 weeks with my girls in my home. She did an amazing job with them. I got pictures and updates daily, which seriously helped to ease any concerns I had being away that long. When I returned, my girls were very happy and my house was spotless. She was very attentive to their needs and if she had any questions, she simply messaged me to ask. I highly recommend her services and will most certainly use her when I travel in the future.”


2. Raina D.


“Raina was amazing! Took the booking on short notice and took great care of the pups and house. She sent frequent picture updates and left the place spotless. Will definitely book with her again!”


3. Sandor D.

“Sandor is an absolute dream sitter! He’s very responsive and friendly, took care of fur babies and our home, and he found ways to go above and beyond, exceeding our expectations. He’s by far the best sitter we’ve ever had on this site and we’ll certainly check his availability first the next time we need a sitter. 10/10 recommend!”


4. Emily R.

“Emily communicates with great confidence beforehand and sent helpful updates during her time with my dog. I feel at ease having my dog in her responsibility, and look forward to using her services again.”


5. Paula B.

“Paula was everything we could ask for in a pet sitter! She had great communication and was super friendly and bonded with our pup right away. We felt so confident having her in our home for a week and taking excellent care of our little guy while we were away. She was very respectful of our home and sent photos/videos of our pup to keep us updated. I would hire Paula again and again. She is wonderful!”


6. Jaiden B.

“Jaiden was great with Frankie, she was very patient with her as Frankie warms up to people slowly. She followed perfectly the food and medication directions I left for her. She communicated well any questions or concerns about that may arise as she dog sat Frankie.”


7. Emma B.

“Emma is an absolute gem! She’s great at communicating with you and sending loads of cute pictures. I think our dog may have had a better vacation than we did! The house looked cleaner than when we left and she even kept the plants watered through very hot weather. We (Tess included) highly recommend Emma. ❤️ 🐶 100% Dachshund approved!”


8. Trisha P.

“Trisha was super easy and reliable--and bonded easily with our dog. Communication and planning was great, and she's super friendly and organized. Definitely recommend!”


9. Jessica K.

“Jessica was fantastic with our pups. She went above and beyond with communication, sent us pics of the pups while we were away and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for top notch care for their fury friends. Thank you Jessie!”


10. Christine N.


“Christine was wonderful. Sam loved her. She was in contact with me each day and described their activities and the house looked great when I returned. I would definitely recommend her and use her again.”


11. Laura T.
“Laura is such a caring pet lover! She is patience and thoughtful with our elderly yellow lab. She also loves to play and snuggle with our cats. I would highly recommend Laura to take great care of your animals! She grew up with cats and dogs and will treat your pet as if it was her own.”


12. Kelly B.

“My dog Daisy can be difficult and doesn’t love everyone- she instantly loved Kelly and felt very comfortable with her. I also was nervous to leave her for a few days but felt very comfortable leaving her with Kelly, who took great care of Daisy and my home. Having clean sheets on the bed when I got home was a huge bonus! Looking forward booking Kelly again in the future.”


13. katrine m.

“Katrine is, to sum it up, completely wonderful! Over and above she took great great care of my two geriatric, special needs dogs. She was up for the challenge and exceeded our expectations on how well she cared for our two special animals. She had instant trust, which is no easy task. We were gone for 5 days on a badly needed vacation and she sent me daily pictures along with updates on how they were doing. They were happy!...and I was able to relax my anxiety about leaving them. Amazing lady! Oh, and the icing on the cake, my house was very clean when we got back.”


14. Alexandra D.
“Alex is amazing with animals! She went above and beyond to make sure our animals were getting all the care they need and she is excellent at communicating with us! I don’t know if I’ve met anyone who cares about animals more than Alex so if you want someone to look after your pets as if they are their own, Alex is the perfect person!”


15. Annie T.

“This was my first time working with Annie and she was so great! She stayed at my house and watched my very nervous pup. Because my dog gets anxious when I’m away, there’s various tricks and methods to draw her out, get her to go on walks, and even to just get her to eat her food. Annie went above and beyond in following my various instructions and tips and it showed in how responsive and comfortable my dog was so quickly. I would highly recommend Annie for anyone who has an anxious pup (or gets anxious leaving their dog too). I loved how communicative she is and she sent me daily photos to ease how much I missed my dog. I’m excited to work with Annie again in the future! My dog was in wonderful hands and so was my house.”


16. Kolten C.

“When we needed last-minute scheduling, Kolten proved to be an exceptional professional. His keen awareness of our two puppies ensured they felt safe and at ease in his care. The instant bond they formed was undeniable, as they played together with pure happiness, showcasing the incredible connection that can exist between animals and attentive caregivers.”


17. Allen M.
“We have had Allen as a pet/house sitter several times and he has always been amazing, attentive and great attention to details for us. Trustworthy!”


18. Lydia S.

“Lydia was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She always responded quickly to my texts and was very easy to communicate with. While I was away, she sent me regular updates as well as pics of our pets to show they were doing well. This was my first time using the rover app and Lydia made it a great experience 👍”


19. Alexandra B.

“Ali was a great dog sitter for our two terriers. She stayed at our home with them, sent several photo updates and left everything in super shape. We returned to happy dogs and will definitely book with Ali again.”


20. Desarae R.

“Desarae was the best dog sitter I’ve ever had the pleasure of hiring. She was very communicative and sent pictures of my girls having a great time while Mom & Dad took a mini vacation. I was very impressed that she made more of a connection with my grumpy chihuahua in two days then my regular sitter of four years. I feel very fortunate to have found her and will not hesitate to book her in the future. Also, the house was left super clean and she even put the dishes away for us. HIRE HER!!!!!!”
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Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Apr 2025 was about $40 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 527 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, 89% 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.
