House Sitting Mid-Cambridge

“Amanda did an excellent job taking care of our reactive dog while we were away for the weekend. She followed all our instructions, communicated very well, and gave Sierra lots of attention and playtime.”

Jennifer G.

About: Hello! My name is Kayala, and I am a college student from Somerville, Massachusetts. I have been cat sitting for the past seven years and have had cats and bunnies my entire life. I have multiple regular cat sitting clients in the Somerville, Cambridge, Boston area that I have maintained through the years. I am a friendly and trustworthy person, and I make sure to treat pets with respect and love while also taking care of all of their needs. I have a cat in Somerville named Violet, and a bunny named Loretta who stays with me in my dorm during the school year. I'm known for loving my pets more than anything, and have tattoos for both of them! They are my girls, and my most divine companions. I deeply understand the strength of the bond between you and your kitties <3. I know it can be stressful to leave your kitties in the care of a stranger, but I make sure to send photos and updates! I am also happy to meet with you in person, learn about any special care instructions and preferences, and make sure you and your kitties are comfortable. I am an excellent pet snuggler (known for making cats, dogs, goats, and pigs fall asleep in my arms!), but am also always very aware of an animal's body language. It is so important to respect their boundaries! I have experience giving oral medication, inhalers, critical care (liquid food for rabbits), and subcutaneous injections. I am in Somerville for holidays and school breaks (summer and winter), where pet care is a prioritized commitment for me. I take same day bookings, as long as I am in town! I have extensive experience with cat sitting and have been running my "business" independently for the past seven years in the Boston area. I am the sole caregiver for my bunny, Loretta, and have had bunnies and cats my entire life. When I stop by for my visits, I give attention for a minimum of 25 minutes and meet them where they are. If they want to cuddle, I am open arms! If they want to play, I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve. If they are scared of my new presence, I will sit thoughtfully and move at their pace to make them as comfortable as possible. I always send photos and updates to pet parents when I see their babies!

“Stephanie was phenomenal in a longer house sit with our dog, Millie! She gave us frequent updates during our trip which helped give us peace of mind and went above and beyond to play with and entertain her. Before our trip, Stephanie did multiple walks to help get Millie comfortable with her and she was great dealing with her reactivity. Millie was clearly well taken care of and our place was absolutely sparkling. I would not hesitate to book Stephanie again, she is incredible!”

Linda L.

“Tam was great with our nervous cavalier spaniels. She helped them settle down even though we were away. They were very well cared for and our home was as well.”

Ashley P.

“Lelani is amazing and went beyond our expectations to love on Cash! She sends the most amazing updates with photos and loved ones our boy so much. It made having to be away so much easier. She left our place spotless, which was a surprising plus.”

Kelley D.

“Amy is trust worthy and responsible. She provided an excellent care for our little girl who is recovering after a surgery . We definitely will use her again.”

Rimma K.

About: I worked at a humane society and worked with many dogs of all sizes and breeds. Helped to socialize them; took them for walks/hikes, went for car rides, got them comfortable being outdoors. I also dog sat for friends and family throughout the years. Very comfortable with giving medications and taking care of special needs dogs (grew up with a dog that required seizure medication and had frequent seizures). As a college student I have a fairly flexible schedule. My weekends are completely free and I have more than a couple hours free during the weekday in the mornings and evenings (as well as some time during the middle of the day if I’m not in class). I grew up in a home where dogs were family members. We were very comfortable with them being indoor and outdoor pets. We would go for hikes, walks/runs (was fairly active to help the dogs release their energy) and would also relax together indoors. Will crate as needed for dog and family comfort or will just hang out on a sofa and read a book for company for the pet. Since I’m used to caring for a high maintenance dog that required special attention, I can clean up accidents and administer medications if needed (with lots of approved treats)

“Ilse was absolutely wonderful sitting for my anxious dog while I was out of town. She handled my dog's reactivity well and gave her lots of care and attention. Ilse was communicative and flexible and I highly recommend their services. I will surely count on them to watch my dog again in the future!”

Noah S.

“We had Rachael house sit and stay with our dog for a weekend while my husband and I were out of town. Rachael took great care of Pepper and our house was in great shape when we got home! Will definitely book the next time we need a sitter. Thanks Rachael!”

molly s.

“Thank you!”

Hannah B.

About: I grew up with cats and have lived with animals my whole life (cats, fish, hamsters, dogs). I have provided petsitting for cats, reptiles, and dogs. I have petsit across ages, temperaments, sizes, medical needs, and energy levels. From a senior deerhound, to two young whippets, to cats with specialized diets and medication administration. I'm a remote office worker with a flexible schedule who is looking to stay active and save for my first home. I love going for walks, rain or shine! And there's nothing better than curling up on the couch with a furry friend. I work remotely and can be with your furry family all day and provide them with as much supervision and enrichment/exercise as they need to ensure they have fulfilling and safe days. I am certified by the Red Cross in Pet First Aid.

“This was Nate’s first overnight with Clio. He’s always so wonderful, communicative and takes such great care of Clio and her special care needs!! Highly recommend 😊”

Ashley M.

“Anastasia is great! She is communicative, trustworthy, and even brought in a package for me. We could see through photos that Mocha loved Anastasia’s company and we knew she was being really well taken care of while we were away.”

Adria A.

“Kristina was great! She sent tons of updates with lots of pictures and left our home spotless. We would definitely book her for house sitting again!”

Molly M.

“SyneneMaria was so sweet and my cat loved her. She sent me updates and made sure my boy had everything he needed while I was away. Will definitely book with her again in the future!”

Eve R.

“Julia took amazing care of my pup on my overnight trip! I got plenty of pictures and pupdates and she was very diligent in letting me know how things were going. We will be very excited to have Julia again!”

Elise M.

“Sam was wonderful with my shy, anxious pup. Sam took it slow and Fern really warmed up to her. I got a very detailed report from Sam at the end of the weekend. I came home to a happy pup & a spotless home.”

Melissa O.

“Alyssa did a terrific job watching my pups while I was away. She provided consistent feedback regarding the pups and was extremely responsive at every stage of the process. I came home to happy pups and a spotless home.”

Kimberly K.

“We were so reassured having Emily stay in our house with Lola while we were away overnight. She took great care of Lola and we won’t hesitate to call on her again in the future!”

Toni L.

“Eli watched our dog in our home for 10 days and he is truly exceptional. Our dog is very easy most of the time but gets nervous around other dogs and we’ve had issues with dog sitters not taking our caution seriously enough in the past and it leading to bad encounters. Eli was so sensitive to all of our warnings and continued to follow up with good questions after our meet and greet. He is incredibly responsible and respectful and a clear communicator. He left our apartment in great shape, sent twice daily updates (per our request), and - best of all - developed a really sweet and genuine relationship with our dog. We even learned some tricks from Eli about how he handled our dog on walks! It’s everything we could’ve asked for and more, and we look forward to booking with him again.”

Nicole P.