Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Allston-Brighton, Boston
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your dog.
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1. Anna B.
“Anna did amazing! She kept us up to date with pictures throughout her visits & took great care of our dog. She reached out with any minimal questions for clarity & just overall did an absolute outstanding job. Went above & beyond with our dog! With Anna being the first person we have used through Rover, we will definitely be using her again & loved the easy & care free experience she was able to provide for us.”
2. Dodi F.
“Dodi was fabulous!! She was amazing, flexible, caring, attentive and her communication was truly superb. I have two cats with health issues, and one of my cats was having breathing issues while I was away. Dodi truly went above and beyond and ensured my cat was safe and healthy. Dodi also accommodated another day added at the last minute and some scheduling changes. I cannot recommend her enough! I came home and both cats were very happy!”
3. Natalia K.
“Natalia is amazing and communicative! She is always on time and sends lots of pictures. She also plays with our cats. I highly recommend her!”
4. Lavendar Z.
“Lavendar was available on short notice and did a wonderful job taking care of my cats. She was great about keeping me informed which I'm very thankful for! Would definitely book again!”
5. Tara S.
“Tara was so great with our kitties! We hate leaving them but Tara sent updates, cute photos and videos, and let us know exactly what happened during each visit with the babies! She made us feel much more comfortable and reassured that our kitties were being taken care of. Plus, she was able to help us out pretty last minute which was such a relief!! Thanks Tara!!”
6. Alana C.
“Alana is an amazing pet sitter. We did a meet and greet before booking, she asked a ton of great questions and took notes. I felt super comfortable having her check on my Kitten (Sunny) and I would absolutely recommend her as a pet sitter. Thanks so much Alana!”
7. Eleanor O.
“Eleanor has been wonderful and has taken such good care of my kitties while I'm away. She's enabled me to have my vacation with peace of mind knowing she is taking such good care of them.”
8. Sharon W.
“Sharon was great in communicating and taking care of my cats! I’d strongly recommend her pet services. We will definitely book her in the future too.”
9. Alex C.
“Truly appreciate Alex who came for a last minute visit with Kitty. We are so lucky to have a trustworthy person like Alex to look after our cat when we are away.”
10. Samantha D.
“Sam was great! Super reliable and very communicative! Seems like Elway and her had a blast! Highly recommend, definitely going to reach out next time I need someone to check in on Elway.”
11. Sally J.
“This was our first time having Sally as a sitter and she was great! She had her questions ready, answered all messages promptly, and sent lots of pictures. She even did an extra day for me last minute. Can’t recommend enough, and will be happy to hire her again!”
12. Olivia M.
“Grateful for Olivia's care of our cat Gustave--we contacted her last minute, and we feel lucky she still had time in her schedule. We recommend her to all.”
13. Julia B.
“Julia has provided both daytime and overnight sitting for my Cavalier King Charles spaniel. She is wonderful with him, responsive to his needs, and ensures he has plenty of stimulation, exercise, and attention as well as rest. She also sends updates throughout the day.”
14. Alethe G.
“Alethe is great! She has done dog sitting for my Samoyed and was very attentive and made sure he was well fed and got plenty of exercise while we were on vacation! She kept us up-to-date with plenty of pictures so we were never worried. 10/10 recommend her!”
15. Maddy H.
“Maddy was a pleasure to work with! She was communicative, pleasant, and attentive to the care instructions. Our cat took to her right away, and we would love to have her take care of him again in the future!”
16. Pablo K.
“Outstanding. Completely alleviated any worries I had while away from my boys and wrote detailed reports with great pictures. He really is an animal person. My shy cats love him. I highly recommend and hope your fur baby is lucky enough to meet him too!!”
17. Jasmine M.
“Jasmine is one of the most responsible, loving, and kind human beings you will ever meet. I trust her with my pets almost more than I trust myself! Cannot recommend her highly enough.”
18. Anthony E.
“Anthony helped us out last minute when we really needed a hand! Anthony was professional, on-time, and was great with our 17 week old puppy. I'd highly recommend, we couldn't ask for much more!”
19. Jenna T.
“Jenna was an absolute pleasure to work with! Not only did she take care of our cat, but she brought in packages that we had delivered. We really appreciate the care she puts in, and look forward to working with her again!!”
20. Zengel C.
“My Sphinx cat is my baby and I don’t trust many people to watch her, but whenever I’m out of town I always trust Ziggy with Miso. She genuinely cares about all the pets she watches and makes sure to send regular updates and photos to keep my mind at ease. Ziggy is able to provide the special care and attention that a Sphinx cat like Miso needs. I highly recommend her!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Allston-Brighton on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $22 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,225 pet sitters in Allston-Brighton. 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, 87% of Allston-Brighton pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Allston-Brighton have an average of 11 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Allston-Brighton.
Rover makes it easy to find Allston-Brighton 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 1,225 pet sitters in Allston-Brighton on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Allston-Brighton, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 89% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.
Note: If your pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
