Pet Sitting in Ballston Lake

“Mary-Kate did a fantastic job! I have two older cats that need to get medicine every day and she made sure they were both taken care of. I also have a super shy kitten who normally hides from strangers, but he came out to see her when she visited. It was a huge relief to find someone who did such an amazing job and was so great with all of my cats. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a cat sitter.”

Megan M.

“Emily is simply amazing! She is communicative and gives awesome updates. There was no doubt in our mind that our furbabies were being cared for with the utmost care. She went above and beyond our expectations and previous sitters. Highly highly recommend Emily for your pet sitting needs!!”

Taylor S.

“Arin did a great job with our pups! From the home visit to the communication on drop ins we felt comfortable knowing our guys were in good hands! Definitely recommend Arin! - Cathy T. (Glenville, NY)”

Cathy T.

“Very happy to have found Kathy! She understands how to interact with dogs and all their different personalities. My dog does not like meeting new people but Kathy knew exactly how to greet him and make him feel comfortable. Within minutes he was sitting with her on the couch and letting her pet him. Looking forward to working with Kathy again!”

Al D.

“Karina was amazing. She was available short notice and took such great care of my two cats. I think one of them likes her better than me now. Haha. I highly recommend her for any of your pet sitting needs.”

Anthony R.

About: I am not currently working so I have all the time in the world to dedicate to the pups! In general I'm quite flexible, I like to fly by the seat of my pants. Within the past 9 years my brother got a Basset Hound, (who has since passed), my parents got a German Shepherd, (who has since passed), and I got a Shepherd/Hound rescue pup. Man so I miss having pup around! I've quickly become the dog sitter because I like dogs more than people! I am very comfortable with big dogs and open to working with smaller dogs. I love taking long walks with the pups. If the dog is willing I love to teach them new things! I have all of the patience in the world for dogs. They are and will always be my number one priority at all times. I will respect and follow any rules or guidelines you have knowing full well how much work goes into training and wouldn't want to cause any set backs. I'm a stay at home mom of a 5 year boy. He goes everywhere with me and is also amazing with dogs. So if your dog just needs some company or a nice walk, I'm your girl! I care for any pet as if it were my own. Any specific directions given to me will be followed to a "T". I know how important pets are and I treat them as such.

“Drusila did a WONDERFUL job with our little scamp, Spencer! I can't say enough good things about her. He's very bonded with my husband and we were afraid that he'd be depressed when we were gone, but he loves Drusila, ate all his meals, played frisbee and even climbed in her lap and enjoyed belly rubs! He's normally quite shy and even tends to duck away from petting, so we were quite pleasantly surprised. Aunt Drusila is a keeper! <g>”

Donna P.

“Donna is very thorough and diligent- she’s picked up on our animals body language better than any other sitter has. We needed a sitter in a pinch, and we felt so much more at peace knowing that it was her taking care of our babies during vacation!”

Nathan C.

“Michele was absolutely amazing. She was timely, responsive professional, and went above and beyond. Thank you so much, Michele. I truly appreciate all you did for my little. Alice is helping to keep my house in order.”

Erin G.

“This was our first time using Rover and we count ourselves lucky to have had Nadia to take care of our two Siamese cats in our home. She was terrific in communicating how things were going each day and kept us updated (and stress-free!) with photos from her visits. She even cleaned up the occasional kitty barf and litter mess around the pan! Aside from doing all of these wonderful things to keep our pets feeling cared for in their own home, she is a lovely person to work with. We hope she'll want to work with us again!”

Kyle R.

“Allison is fantastic! She followed all instructions right to the letter. My dog absolutely loved her. Highly recommended for dropp in visits or whatever other services you may need that she may provide!”

Peter I.

“Haley was so flexible with our 6 month old puppy. She sent frequent updates, made sure he was fed, got his much needed exercise on walks, and was respectful of our home. It was such a relief to have Haley as reliable, trusted sitter while we were at work. Would definitely recommend Haley for any pet sitting needs!”

Hannah R.

“Always appreciate Rachelle taking care of our pets! Lots of pictures and notes, which makes being away from them easier, knowing they’re in good hands!”

Sarah S.

“Nicole was awesome! We went on vacation for a few days and she was so good to George. She provided feedback and a lot of photos too. We knew he was in good hands! Thank you, Nicole!”

Kathryn H.

“I can’t recommend Danielle enough! They took amazing care of my cat Jerry while I was away, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, Danielle was professional, responsive, and clearly experienced with cats. Jerry can be a bit shy with new people, but he warmed up to Danielle right away — a true testament to their gentle and kind approach. I received regular updates, including photos and little notes about how Jerry was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was clear that Danielle didn’t just “watch” Jerry, but genuinely cared for him — playing with him, keeping his routine, and making sure he felt safe and comfortable. When I came home, Jerry was relaxed, happy, and clearly well looked after. Everything was neat and clean, and his food, water, and litter area were spotless. It honestly felt like I never left. If you're looking for a trustworthy, loving, and responsible cat sitter, look no further than Danielle. Jerry and I are both so lucky to have found her.”

Denise D.

About: My grandfather and mother both have an animal science background so I was raised with a knowledge of animals and how special they are from a very early age. Because of this, I care deeply for the well being of your pet and treat them as my own. I think animals reflect the best of human behavior. I believe that animals have an innate power to heal and connect that is awe-inspiring. This ability I witnessed first hand growing up with a golden retriever and a German shepherd, the later becoming a therapy dog and certified pet partner for my family. Lastly, I have taken care of dogs of all ages and breeds from 1 month to 16 years, from 15-130+lbs, and done some by house sitting, walking, and boarding. I love all dogs, but am partial to bigger ones because that it was I grew up with since age 10. I currently work full time so I am available after or before business hours during the weekdays (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or anytime on the weekends to walk, visit with or house/dog sit. I currently WFH on Fridays, so my house/dog sitting is limited to Friday - Sunday. I can commute from anywhere in the metro Albany or Saratoga Springs, NY region so dog walking and/or drop-in visits are posible any day, most weeks. I will do my best to make your dog feel like nothing has changed in their own space (your home). On walks and during play visits, I will make sure they are comfortable, constantly watching body language for anxiety, fear, and exhaustion, etc. and will let their behavior dictate the pace, duration, where we go, and when bathroom breaks are needed. I treat walk and play time as their time and I am just there to make sure they have the most enjoyable time possible, while protecting their safety and health.

About: I have worked with animals, both large and small, since I was a child. I have experience as a veterinary tech, and I have trained multiple dogs throughout the years. I have also worked at the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, both caring for and evaluating animals. I have special needs pet experience, including running IVs, and giving medications (aurally, orally, injections, etc.). I am not squeamish or shy with any animal, and I have the ability to separate animals from my personal pets and give them their own room! There is a cute town that is very dog friendly, trails, parks and water are aplenty! I word office job during the week, but weekend I stay home and garden/read/take my dog out for walks and swims. I have other pets that I enjoy caring for as well, and my dog and I spend a lot of time cuddling. I have a separate guest room, furnished with a bed for them to relax in. All my animals are well-socialized and can be put into their personal bedroom as needed. I small yard for them to play, and direct access to wooded trails behind my house.

“Jonathan has been great! Our pups love him and he cares for them so well!! Great communicator and always follows through!!! Thanks so much!!”

Deborah K.

“Stephanie is a wonderful care giver. She is extremely reliable and caring. I highly recommend her.”

Laurie B.

About: I’ve had dogs since I was eight, and routinely help my mom with her foster care clinic, housing dogs with fosters and taking in new fosters as they come through. I’ve taken care of puppies all the way to senior dogs with medical complications. I’m currently working in Albany and Troy, and have a semi-flexible schedule to take care of your pets as needed. I do generally work weekends, but I can usually modify my hours if needed. Staying in your home means I treat it as if it were my own, with care and respect to leave everything better than I found it. I want to make sure your pet feels the least amount of change possible, and will adhere to the schedule you outline.