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Alexis W.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

Alexis is very sweet. She and her boyfriend came to my home to do a meet & greet with my dog. Alexis was attentive and interested when learning how to care for my dog. Alexis sent updates when she arrived at my house, sent pictures of my dog, and let me know when she left. My dog is a pitbull and Alexis was excited about this - which warmed my heart lol. Will be hiring Alexis again! :)

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Megan M.
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Colleen W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rotterdam, NY, 12306

Colleen is an amazing sitter! She took great care of Philly, was inquisitive about my dog/her routines. She was also VERY patient and forgiving.... my dog occasionally likes to dig through the trash apparently - she handled it perfectly. Will be coming back for services frequently! I highly recommend this sitter.

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Merissa & Nick M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

We had a wonderful experience with Merissa. She set up a meet and greet prior to accepting our request, which we very much appreciated. She was punctual and enthusiastic about staying with our dog. Merissa kept us updated and send many pics, we felt very comfortable and confident with her taking care of Dane and he was so excitedto have her here With him. Because of our experience, we have already booked her again and will continue to in the future!

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Rebecca S.
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$50
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2 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12304

About: I'm a reliable and compassionate dog sitter with hands-on experience caring for dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments. As a current veterinary technician student, I bring a strong understanding of animal behavior, basic medical care, and emergency response. Whether your pup needs playtime, walks, medication, or just some extra love while you're away, I provide attentive and safe care tailored to their needs. I work Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with just a 7-minute commute. This allows me ample time for evening pet care during the weekdays. I’m also fully available on weekends. I always follow the owner's instructions, as they know their pets best, and I respect any specific rules in place. I also use my best judgment to ensure your fur babies stay safe, comfortable, and happy at all times.

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Brian L.
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$69
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4.9 out of 5 stars
158 reviews
84 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12306

Brian was great with my dog and with my house. My dog was well taken care off and Brian did a great job communicating and being flexible on dates.

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Jessica F.
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$70
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4.7 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

Jessica was a wonderful caretaker for our dog! She communicated with us throughout the weekend, keeping us up to date. She managed his dog reactivity, keeping him and others safe. I would recommend Jessica to anyone who has a dog with a “big personality” that needs a strong but gentle hand to manage it. 😃

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Petra Angelika L.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Westerlo, NY, 12193

Petra was very communicative about how things were going during her stay at our home and texted us pictures of the dogs which made us feel at ease. We have multiple terriers and she handled them with no issues. She is is knowledgeable about dog behavior and understood each dog’s personality and how to relate to each one. She treated our dogs with kindness even if they were naughty. I would highly recommend her and will be hiring her again.

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Shantalee M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12207

Shantalee did such an amazing job for us, I would define recommend her to family and friends. She was very respectful, responsible and caring to our pup. Thanks Shantalee!

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Anna C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
15 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Anna was awesome!! I really appreciated her updates and communication. She left the house in great shape. Most importantly, my cat Azi clearly adored her, and I could travel knowing he was safe and happy. Will definitely hire again :)

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Adrianna J.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Slingerlands, NY, 12159

About: I’ve had my own animals, both cats and dogs (mainly cats) since I was 6 years old. I’ve had to administer insulin before to my diabetic cat that has since passed. My experience with dogs are mainly of the bigger size (I had a pitbull/boxer mix and a pure bred chow chow). I’m currently working as a Direct Support Professional overnights 9pm-9am Thursday through Saturday (technically Sunday 9am). So I’m pretty open for picking up last minute gigs if needed. I would love to have a break down of your pets day to day. Typically when they are most ready to play or eat. When potty breaks need to be done around.

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Katherine F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
20 years of experience
Niskayuna, NY, 12309

Katherine was a wonderful house sitter for Bondi. He looked fresh, relaxed, and happy when we returned, which clearly reflected the excellent care she provided. She also regularly shared photos and updates about the time she spent with Bondi, which gave us great peace of mind. We truly appreciate her genuine care and would be happy to recommend her.

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Natasha B.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Our senior dog is special needs and has pretty extreme separation anxiety. Natasha stayed with her overnight. We received a detailed update on our girl, including an hour by hour account of how she didn’t sleep bc of her anxiety and how Natasha got up with her several times through the night to walk her and comfort her. I can’t say enough about Natasha’s kindness and patience toward our special needs girl.

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Stephanie B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12182

Repeat customer, Stephanie (Net) is the best and goes above and beyond. We have a bunch of pets including a senior dog and a high energy middle age pup (cats, a lizard, oh my!) and she’s great with everyone. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney W.
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Sydney W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Slingerlands, NY, 12159

Sydney was just wonderful with my pup! She stayed the night with him and gave me great, detailed updates and videos… made sure he was well cared for and got plenty of attention while I was gone. I would not hesitate to hire her again,

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Zackery W.
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$40
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2 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12303

About: I have, of course experience as a pet lover as a young child, merely watching and walking the dogs, feeding and changing litter/ picking up after the dogs. I never fully had responsibility and experience until I adopted my pal Leo. He is a high energy lab retriever and puts me through every step of patience! All in all, it has taught me to be stern and serious when needed, but flip it around to fun and playful as well. My boy knows to respect me and listen when i give a command. I know with my body language and direct nature will ensure your pups and kitties are loved and watched over. I will give your pets the time and attention you allow and ensure that while you are away there is plenty of fun to be had, and plenty of adventure as well :) I will be enrolling in school online at SNHU and will be taking courses at home. I will have afternoons and evenings off, So, plenty of free time for your beloved furry companions. I have experience with all types of dogs, not so much cats, but i am a day by day learner! I take everything into opportunity to gain a new skill. I will ensure your pet feels safe and secure with me, all of their needs will be met so long as they are in my care! :)

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Shannon F.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Voorheesville, NY, 12186

Shannon was amazing with our dogs! It felt so good knowing they were out and not in their kennels too much while we were away! She sent pictures with updates, they all loved her! Definitely recommend!

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Monica M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Delanson, NY, 12053

Monica is as a dream! She took the job seriously and sent thoughtful, detailed updates throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for more. We will definitely use her services again the future!

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Megan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
59 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rotterdam, NY, 12306

Megan is a fantastic sitter! She was responsive and professional. While I was away, she kept me updated with frequent check-ins, which I really appreciated. She went above and beyond to ensure my pets were comfortable and happy. Having that level of peace of mind is rare, and I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter. Thank you Megan!

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$56
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

This was a short notice booking and Ashley was great! She communicates well and was happy to provide updates and pictures. We would certainly hire her again!

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Winona E.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
12 years of experience
South End, Albany, NY, 12202

Winona cat and housesit on the 4th of July weekend, during a loud and very scary time for animals. She was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process of working with her. She sent photos throughout her visit! I felt like the cats were in very good hands with her and she set my mind at ease.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly is an outstanding sitter. She’s kind and conscientious and communicative, happy to follow any instructions and cleans up after her stay. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure the needs of animals in her care are fully met, and that they’re given the time and space to adjust to having a new person in their home. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely be rebooking with her.

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Jessica L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly did dogsitting in my home four times in the past week or so. She came in advance to meet my pup and was always on time when I needed her. She took great care of my elderly dog and sent the cutest pictures and updates. I would not hesitate to use her again!

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Chrissy D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly did a phenomenal job housesitting for me. She sent pictures of my pets each day along with an update about how everyone was doing and she was an incredibly considerate houseguest to boot. The animals all loved her and I will absolutely look for her again the next time I need petcare. 10 out of 10. Highly recommended.

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Dan M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn was fantastic! She took care of my special needs cat (wicked separation anxiety). Would definitely recommend so I will be using her services again.

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Lynne D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn was wonderful!! My very anxious pup got along with her great. She did an amazing job with all of our animals! Very communicative and sent tons of photos. Our house was spotless when we returned and everyone was happy! I will definitely be using her again!!

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Jessica G.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Altamont on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 547 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Altamont. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Altamont walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Altamont maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Altamont choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Altamont. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 98% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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