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“Maia has been our dog sitter for quite some time now. She is always on time and has adapted well to our crazy pup. He is just so happy to see her! Maia is a lovely young lady, kind and gentle. So glad she is with us.”
“Marti was fantastic. This was my first time leaving my fur baby with anyone not family and now I’m pleased to say that I consider her family! She took such good care of Cooper and despite a challenging furnace malfunction, she hung right in there and kept in communication with us and sent pics and regular updates. Cooper had a wonderful time and so did we as a result!”
“Jackie took care of Lucy for the weekend and did a great job. She was kind, respectful and you could tell she loved caring for others pets. I would highly recommend and would book with her again in the future.”
“We hired Haley to dog sit our two dogs during our wedding day, and she was absolutely amazing! Our dogs are usually slow to warm up to new people, but they were snuggling with her in no time — which says everything about how calm, kind, and trustworthy she is. Knowing they were safe and happy with her gave us so much peace of mind on such an important day. I would highly recommend Haley to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter. She went above and beyond, and we’re so grateful!”
About: Hi, I’m Sabrina and I am 30 years old based in Williamsville, NY! While I am new to Rover, I am not new to pet sitting :) We always had at least one dog in the house as I was growing up, and I’ve lived with dogs of all sizes, from chihuahuas and pomeranians to goldens and labs. Family and friends have trusted me to watch their pets since I was 16. I walk them, play with them, make sure they have food and water. I’ve bathed them and given them medicine. Often I’m staying over for days at a time, but I’m also happy to pop in and out when needed. I recently returned from living abroad and am taking some time before looking for full time work again, so I have a lot of flexibility to provide services as needed, any time of day, any day of the week :) I treat every pet I meet as if they were my own, giving them lots of love and meeting them where they’re at - whether that is with exercise, playtime, cuddling or simply existing near them so they aren’t alone. I love sharing update pics with owners when requested. Your pet’s schedule becomes my schedule, not the other way around. It’s important to me they maintain their routines and I’m always happy to oblige.
“Samara was great with my dog! Before booking she was willing to come meet Mika to make sure they were both comfortable with each other. While I was away she kept me updated with how she was doing as well as pictures of her. Thank you so much Samara !”
““Miss V” is always are go to when we are out of town to take care of our fur babies (1 pitbull and 2 bengal cats). She takes such good care of all 3 and updates us with pictures. I would highly recommend her if you need a 1 day check in or a long house stay. Shes the best!”
“Forest was great with our pup Sherlock! He stayed with him in our house during the Christmas holidays for 8 days. We stayed in touch during the stay with texts and he sent some pictures. When we came back the dog was happy and our house clean, we couldn’t ask for more! Thank you, Forest!”
“Katie was amazing! She watched my dog, Molly, for the day. Katie was very accommodating to my schedule, communicated effectively and most importantly kept Molly happy and safe! I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
“Bear loved spending time with Christina! Lots of walks, playtime, and cuddles! We greatly appreciated the updates and pictures she provided while we were away as it gave us peace of mind! She also took great care of the house. We are hoping to book with Christina again!”
“Amy was great! So chill and easy going. Our German Shepherd and Shihtzu have occasional squabbles and it was so great knowing they were safety under Amy’s care. She stayed the night with them— didn’t mind them hogging her space or all the shep hair and she left our house like she wasn’t even staying here. Thank you, Amy!”
“Great with our dog! He’s a 90 lbs husky/malamute who gets daily medication and a special diet. Kelly was excellent with him! She was great with the medication instructions and feeding, took him on long daily walks, and was very caring towards him! I would 100% book with Kelly again”
About: What sets me apart is my hands-on experience with a wide range of dog breeds, ages, and sizes. I’ve cared for my own family’s dogs over the years, as well as pets belonging to families I’ve babysat for, which has included house sitting and overnight stays. From energetic puppies to senior dogs needing a gentler touch, I’m comfortable adapting to each pet’s unique needs and personality. Being a college athlete in off season, I am still in training, however I have the choice on when I train making my day to day schedule more flexible. I also work a part time job that allows me to pick what days and times I want to work, allowing me to make other commitments. When caring for pets—whether in my home or a client’s—I treat every animal like they’re part of the family. I take time to understand each pet’s unique personality, routine, and needs. In a client’s home, I aim to maintain their familiar environment and schedule to reduce stress. This includes feeding them according to their usual times and diet, providing fresh water, administering any medications as directed, and giving them plenty of attention, affection, and playtime.
About: I have always had a dog as a pet and the dogs who have passed are still very much alive in my memories. They are an invaluable dispensary of love. I currently have 2 dogs of various ages that love attention and love their daily walks. Food, Snacks, Walks, Snuggles, what can be better? I have flexible hours and can work with your schedule. Contact me for details at anytime Boarding is always a great option. I am a school teacher during the year and am off in the summers. That currently means lots of attention and flexible outside time for your pets. :) I have a fenced yard with lots of space. My dogs love to run in the yard and play. I have big water bowls for the dogs to be able to stay hydrated and plenty of snacks available at the owners requests. I also have 3 different dog beds around the house that the dogs can lay in at their own convenience and comfort. During the school year I am a teacher. Until September I am taking time off to give my family and my dogs the extra time that they prefer. Currently our dogs go for about a 30-40 minute walk everyday. My son is 11 and is the main reason we had 4 dogs of our own at one time. He loves to spilling them with cuddles and run outside with them. I have a modest sized fenced in yard and currently two of my own lovable dogs. I always have dog food available and dog treats but am willing to follow any and all of the dog owners instructions. I also tend to use cleaning supplies that are non toxic, kid and pet friendly.
About: I am a medical student at UB, and I am passionate about providing quality care for anyone in need. I grew up around cats and dogs, so I understand the kindness and compassion they deserve. I have open availability which varies week by week due to school. Most evenings and weekends are free, and I will communicate to best fit your schedule! Respecting owner's and pet's needs is important. My cats are back home while I'm at school, but I know that each pet may need specialized care. I am happy to work with you to make sure your home and pets are respected and cared for!
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Maia L.
“Maia has been our dog sitter for quite some time now. She is always on time and has adapted well to our crazy pup. He is just so happy to see her! Maia is a lovely young lady, kind and gentle. So glad she is with us.”
Marti M.Star Sitter
“Marti was fantastic. This was my first time leaving my fur baby with anyone not family and now I’m pleased to say that I consider her family! She took such good care of Cooper and despite a challenging furnace malfunction, she hung right in there and kept in communication with us and sent pics and regular updates. Cooper had a wonderful time and so did we as a result!”
Jackie G.
“Jackie took care of Lucy for the weekend and did a great job. She was kind, respectful and you could tell she loved caring for others pets. I would highly recommend and would book with her again in the future.”
Haley D.Star Sitter
“We hired Haley to dog sit our two dogs during our wedding day, and she was absolutely amazing! Our dogs are usually slow to warm up to new people, but they were snuggling with her in no time — which says everything about how calm, kind, and trustworthy she is. Knowing they were safe and happy with her gave us so much peace of mind on such an important day. I would highly recommend Haley to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter. She went above and beyond, and we’re so grateful!”
Alexandra F.
“Alexandra was fantastic with my crazy kids. She sent lots of pictures and daily updates.”
Sabrina L.
“Sabrina has watched our dogs on multiple occasions, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she’s provided. She is incredibly responsible, attentive, and genuinely caring toward our dogs, which means so much to us. We truly appreciate the peace of mind she gives us and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter!”
Samara J.
“Samara was great with my dog! Before booking she was willing to come meet Mika to make sure they were both comfortable with each other. While I was away she kept me updated with how she was doing as well as pictures of her. Thank you so much Samara !”
Tanya B.Star Sitter
“Tanya was absolutely amazing! Her communication was great and she took fabulous care of our fur baby. We will definitely be using her in the future!”
Veronica B.Star Sitter
““Miss V” is always are go to when we are out of town to take care of our fur babies (1 pitbull and 2 bengal cats). She takes such good care of all 3 and updates us with pictures. I would highly recommend her if you need a 1 day check in or a long house stay. Shes the best!”
Forest M.
“Forest was great with our pup Sherlock! He stayed with him in our house during the Christmas holidays for 8 days. We stayed in touch during the stay with texts and he sent some pictures. When we came back the dog was happy and our house clean, we couldn’t ask for more! Thank you, Forest!”
Katie A.
“Katie was amazing! She watched my dog, Molly, for the day. Katie was very accommodating to my schedule, communicated effectively and most importantly kept Molly happy and safe! I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
Colleen M.
“Awesome sitter, felt we could absolutely trust her with both our dog and my parent’s dog. Loved the bonus update pictures!”
Christina C.Star Sitter
“Bear loved spending time with Christina! Lots of walks, playtime, and cuddles! We greatly appreciated the updates and pictures she provided while we were away as it gave us peace of mind! She also took great care of the house. We are hoping to book with Christina again!”
Amy F.
“Amy was great! So chill and easy going. Our German Shepherd and Shihtzu have occasional squabbles and it was so great knowing they were safety under Amy’s care. She stayed the night with them— didn’t mind them hogging her space or all the shep hair and she left our house like she wasn’t even staying here. Thank you, Amy!”
Sydney J.Star Sitter
“Sydney did a great job taking care of our dogs so we could take a day trip. Will definitely seek out her services in the future!”
Kelly S.
“Great with our dog! He’s a 90 lbs husky/malamute who gets daily medication and a special diet. Kelly was excellent with him! She was great with the medication instructions and feeding, took him on long daily walks, and was very caring towards him! I would 100% book with Kelly again”
sophia s.
“I have known Sophie for 5 years. She is extremely trustworthy and reliable. She has babysat for me for years, she has watched our dog and stayed at our house for days at a time to take care of our furbaby. He was a puppy and she was so good with our little Boomer. She is amazing! Reliable, dependable, and awesome with animals and kids!”
Melissa W.
“Melissa's care and compassion for pets is unmeasurable. She's always going above and beyond what many pet owners provide for their animals. She's the best.”
David C.
“David is going to be the best sitter for your furry little friends! I couldn’t imagine anyone more attentive and loving to care for my pets. I’ve been a rover sitter for about 4 years and can confidently say I would highly recommend David if you are in need of a sitter. He’s very responsible and will do the best to care for your pets. And best of all, he absolutely loves animals!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Amherst on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 637 house sitters in Amherst. 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, 88% of Amherst house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Amherst have an average of 14 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 Amherst.
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. Amherst 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.
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