House Sitting In Campus Area-University District

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin K.
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Kevin K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Colonie, NY, 12205

Kevin was fantastic with Cosmo, we had scheduled him to watch Cosmo at our house for a long weekend and he took care of Cosmo and the house. He sent regular updates of the dog with images during the weekend and had let us know that his food was getting low so that we could order a new bag while we were out. I hope to schedule Kevin again in the future, he did a fantastic job.

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Josephine C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12202

We traveled with peace of mind knowing our dog and house were in good hands with Josie! Our dog warmed up to her right away and we got plenty of pictures throughout the stay. Highly recommend for a trusted sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie J.
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Stephanie J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

About: While I’ve never had my own dog, I have many dogs in my life who I adore, and who adore me. Dogs always approach me in public because they can sense how much I love them! I’ll love your pup as if it’s my own! I'm a PA student and my schedule is different everyday. If you request something a week in advance, I should be able to arrange something! Whether your pup just needs a buddy to hang out with or needs to be fed/walked, I’m in! I’m respectful of your space and can do whatever you need, as long as detailed instructions are left for me. I will go above and beyond to care for your pet as if it’s my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica F.
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Jessica F.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

Our experience with Jessica was absolutely amazing. We were gone for a week, and she took such incredible care of our two dogs. Taking care of two dogs can be a lot, but Jessica handled everything so well and made the whole process stress-free for us She kept us updated regularly with pictures and messages, and it was clear the dogs were getting tons of love, attention, and care every single day. One of our dogs is usually cautious around new people and was completely adamant about not warming up to anyone at first but by mid week, they had become best buddies. Seeing that level of trust and comfort honestly meant so much to us. When we got home, the dogs were so happy, relaxed, and attached to her routine that it actually took them almost 10 minutes to realize we were back! That alone says everything about how comfortable and cared for they felt during the stay. We’re very grateful for the care and attention she gave our pups and would gladly trust her again in the future. Highly recommend

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara J.
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Sara J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
18 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Lancaster, Albany, NY, 12203

Sara was by far one of the best pet sitter we have had! She was communicative, and very trustworthy- both making it extremely easy to work with her. We will be reaching out for future visits! Thank you so much for taking such good care of our dogs- this allowed us to both relax on our trip!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Natasha B.
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Natasha B.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
42 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Wonderful sitter for my 2 cats and 2 dogs. She sent pics to keep me updated. She accommodated Xmas eve and Xmas day and did overnight in house care. The house was spotless. I highly recommend Natasha and would definitely use her again

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Mary S.
Sitter Profile Image: Rima B.
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Rima B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
21 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Rima was very attentive with the dogs. She sent pictures and videos frequently so that we could see that the dogs were doing well. She spent a lot of time outdoors with them. She cleaned up after their poops. She washed towels and sheets so we came home to a clean house. We would use Rima again. We travel frequently to visit our children.

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather B.
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Heather B.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
28 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

Heather was amazing!! She took such good care of Mac, left our home in great condition and communicated proactively. Also, we were so appreciative that she provided care for the weekend short notice (less than 24 hrs). Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bradley S.
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Bradley S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
13 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12222

Would highly and sincerely recommend. Incredibly caring towards my little mamas, and so respectful of my space. Made sure to gather all the info he needed from me. Regular updates and communication.

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Julián A.
Sitter Profile Image: Alex P.
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Alex P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

Alex did a great job with Chip while I was out of town. It was clear he gave Chip lots of attention and gave him plenty of exercise. Alex was also very communicative and provided great updates!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kenda R.
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Kenda R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12211

Kenda is a wonderful at this job. She really went the extra mile to become friends with my dog, not just the person that shows up to complete the task. This was especially important because I have an anxious and reactive rescue dog that takes some coaxing in order to trust people. Highly recommended and definitely my go-to dog walker going forward.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis W.
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Alexis W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

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.
Sitter Profile Image: Shantalee M.
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Shantalee M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 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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Tony C.
Sitter Profile Image: Madalyn B.
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Madalyn B.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Loudonville, NY, 12211

Madalyn continues to be our go-to sitter when we will be away. She has great communication with us throughout and sends pics to know our dog is in great hands. Ruby also loves playing with her dog which is amazing to see!

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Sitter Profile Image: Merissa & Nick M.
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Merissa & Nick M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

Merissa is so wonderful, kind, prompt, and genuinely caring!! My boy loved her and she took amazing care of him!! Highly recommend her for all your pet care needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna & Aidan S.
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Jenna & Aidan S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

I can’t say enough about Jenna and Aidan! They stayed at our house overnight and, during the day, took amazing care of our two dogs and two cats. One of our dogs, a senior collie, has special needs, and they handled this with ease. They also looked after our elderly cat with kidney issues while still making time to play with our energetic three-year-old dog. They communicated with us , which gave us such peace of mind. Thanks to their compassionate and attentive care, we were able to fully enjoy our getaway knowing that our pet family was in the best of hands. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for loving, responsible pet sitters!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail Maria H.
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Abigail Maria H.
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$100
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for over 5 years through a mix of personal, volunteer, and professional experience. I grew up pet sitting for neighbors, friends, and family, so I’ve been trusted with dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities from a young age. My parents also have two yorkies who I’ve helped care for over the years, which taught me a lot about routines, patience, and understanding each dog’s unique quirks. I also spend a couple of years working in a veterinary hospital in a client-care role. Even though I wasn’t a vet tech, I interacted with dogs every day and learned how to stay calm, read their body language, and make them feel comfortable in a new or unfamiliar environments. That experience helped me become confident handling shy, energetic, senior, and nervous pups. Between my personal background and my time in a vet setting, I’m comfortable with a wide range of dog temperaments and needs. I’m gentle, reliable, and always focused on making sure each dog feels safe, understood, and cared for. I work a hybrid job, which gives me a really flexible schedule for pet care. On my work from home days, I’m able to do quick walks throughout the day, especially around lunchtime or early afternoon. I’m available for drop/ins with plenty of notice. I’m also able to house sit on the days I’m remote or on weekends, and I make sure your pet’s routine stays consistent and stress free. If you need someone who can be around, keep your dog company, and provide reliable care during the day, my schedule works really well for that. Just let me know what you need, I’m happy to work with your routine. Your pet’s safety and comfort always come first. When I’m caring for a dog in your home, I keep their routine as close to normal as possible. Same feeding schedule, same walking style, same rules you use every day. I take the time to learn what helps your dog feel secure, whether that’s a quiet approach, extra playtime, or a slow, sniff-filled walk. I’m very respectful of your space and treat your home the same way I’d want someone to treat mine. I make sure doors are locked, lights are used responsibly, and everything is left clean and exactly how I found it. During visits or house-sitting, I keep a calm environment so your pet feels relaxed and safe while you’re away. I always pay close attention to behavior, energy levels, and anything that seems out of the ordinary. If something comes up, you’ll hear from me right away, communication and transparency are really important to me. My goal is for you to feel completely at ease knowing your pet and your home are in good hands.

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Eydid A.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

I have two cats that are very picky about who they will be around and I selected Eydid because their profile shows how passionate they are with cats. It was my first time using Rover or any sitter and I was definitely anxious about it. Eydid is amazing - he took the time to get to know my cats, sit with them, and play with them. They love Eydid and that says a lot! Eydid was very respectful of my home and provided me with great updates and pics & videos of the cats having fun. 10/10 would select again. In fact I already have booked Eydid for another session when I am traveling out of the country :D

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Sitter Profile Image: Joe P.
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Joe P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Guilderland, NY, 12084

I had such a great experience with Joe! He kept me up to date with how my dog was doing while I was away. He reached out with any questions or concerns that came up. He put my mind at ease knowing my dog would be in good hands while I was gone. Definitely will be booking him again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nyasia A.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
New Scotland, Albany, NY, 12208

Nyasia took the time to meet my pups and find out every detail of how to keep them comfortable and happy while I was away. She provided regular updates with pictures, and left my place absolutely sparkling. 100% will use her again! So grateful that my doggos were in such good hands while I was away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had Bradley housesit for us and our dog and cat were so well taken care of. Both Tove and Buddy were completely content when we got home as if we never even left. Tove was given plenty of attention and walks. Bradley is able to handle Tove who has leash reactivity and can be a handful. Buddy also was at ease and seemed loved the extra attention. Overall a really wonderful experience and we hope to have Bradley sit for us again.

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Christina P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara was great to work with. She stayed with our two dogs, who can require some special handling, for the weekend and provided updates and photos to keep us in the loop on how they were doing. Sara was really easy to communicate with and we felt confident our pups were in great hands!

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Sarah F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather stayed in touch and let us know how Axel was doing, and took great care of our buddy. Thank you!

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Jay H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eydid did an amazing job house sitting and pet setting my elderly cat Simone for nearly 3 weeks, while I was on honeymoon. He routinely sent pictures and videos and even spent the night a few times to give Simone night time cuddles, which she loves so much. She was in the best spirits I’ve seen my cat after being gone for so long I am recommending him (and Valeria) to all of my friends

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Justin C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Valeria is amazing! We will definitely be rebooking her in the future. Our boys loved her and my dog is a lot as an old man and Val was very patient with him and understanding.

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Megan K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Merissa and Nick took care of our two Bernese mountain dogs in our home. They were incredibly conscientious, professional, loving and playful with our fur family. My husband and I felt like our puppies had their own vacation while we were away given all the attention, play, and cuddles they received. Merissa and Nick were extremely responsive and took many wonderful pictures and videos documenting their time with our pups. They went above and beyond checking on our kitties as well. I would highly recommend them without the slightest reservation.

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Phil M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We loved working with Haylea. She was so responsive and thoughtful, really tuned in to the needs of our high‑energy Aussie mix and our senior cat. Her daily updates were reassuring and sweet and helped give us peace of mind while we were away. We’d recommend her and will definitely use her again!

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Harlene M. d.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our experience with Jessica was absolutely amazing. We were gone for a week, and she took such incredible care of our two dogs. Taking care of two dogs can be a lot, but Jessica handled everything so well and made the whole process stress-free for us She kept us updated regularly with pictures and messages, and it was clear the dogs were getting tons of love, attention, and care every single day. One of our dogs is usually cautious around new people and was completely adamant about not warming up to anyone at first but by mid week, they had become best buddies. Seeing that level of trust and comfort honestly meant so much to us. When we got home, the dogs were so happy, relaxed, and attached to her routine that it actually took them almost 10 minutes to realize we were back! That alone says everything about how comfortable and cared for they felt during the stay. We’re very grateful for the care and attention she gave our pups and would gladly trust her again in the future. Highly recommend

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Raji B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Barbara was incredible at looking after my cat, Maggie. She was super communicative and Maggie was clearly so comfortable around her from the moment they met! Maggie takes medication twice a day so I was looking for someone I can trust and Barbara exceeded my expectations. She is excellent!

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Catherine H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison took excellent care of our two Border Collies. She was very responsible in that she arrived promptly, contacted us with any questions concerning their care & sent us photos of them during the visit. She was friendly to us & our dogs, who responded well to her. We will definitely book her again.

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Chris P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Natasha did an excellent job caring for our dogs. She was attentive, reliable, and kept us updated every day with messages and photos which gave us great peace of mind. She also looked after our home leaving everything clean and well organized. We truly appreciated her care and communication.

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Maya C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yesenia was amazing with Blurry and River. She took great care of their physical needs as well as their emotional needs by petting and playing with them throughout the day. Yesenia also did a fantastic job keeping me updated on any issues as well as sending me regular pictures and even videos of Blurry and River during her time caring for them. She followed all directions for my fur babies and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Yesenia to care for anyone's pets.

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Glenn P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliana did such a great job taking care of our dog for the weekend. She was super communicative & made sure our dog got tons of love while we were away. Looking forward to using her in the future!!

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Rachel M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria was communicative throughout her stay with our pets - sending pictures and updates. She tidied up before she left making sure out first thoughts when getting home wouldn't be chores. She was considerate and thoughtful and we would book her again in a heartbeat.

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Sara-Becca S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

On a holiday weekend, at the last minute, Lynne jumped into the frail. Showed up without a Meet-n-Greet, and the dogs loved her. Like children with a new babysitter—they were on their best behavior. So all went smoothly and we were allowed to relax and do what we needed to.

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EA K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was an incredible sitter! He stayed with our dogs for a few days while we were out of town. He took great care of them, going above and beyond by bringing additional feeding tools and toys he thought would work well for them (thank you for introducing Oslo to a slow feeder!). He was very attentive to their needs, sent photos often, and provided frequent updates via text. Thank you so much Alex! We can't recommend him highly enough!

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Michael Z.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for watching the dogs over the holidays while we were skiing. The dogs were well taken care of and seemed happy when we got home. Thank you so much.

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Jennifer M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Toma house sat for a week, and was perfectly reliable and good with my dog. I'm so excited to have found someone I trust and have already started lining up dates in my head to book with her again!

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Kaitlin W.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was wonderful to work with. Great communication, and updates throughout the day. Our somewhat shy cat hung out with her all day instead of hiding which was good to see. Would definitely book with her again.

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Natalie K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was great with our 1 year old GSD puppy! She stayed overnight at our house with our puppy and two cats. She sent pictures of her overnight stay for our peace of mind as well. She was very responsible and professional. My husband and I will 100% request her services in the future!

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Elise M.
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