Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Central Park, Manhattan, NY
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“Thank you Emily! You were awesome and so helpful and communicative in such short notice. We really appreciated your thoughtful visit with our 10 week old pup!”


“David is an amazing person and dog walker. I am so grateful and Doug loved him. Thank you so much David for taking such great care of our puppy 💕”


“Communicative, friendly, efficient. My cats are generally skittish but they warmed up to her immediately. It was my first time having a sitter in my home and I will certainly be using her again.”


“Vanessa was incredible! Great communication with me, sweet with my dog Leah! I think Vanessa even brought in a package for my roommate, who was also out of town. Leah looks in great shape, and we’ll definitely be re-booking. Thanks, Vanessa! :)”


“Took good care of the two cats and handled everything well”


“Wendy was absolutely fabulous taking care of our cat, Ivy over our holiday vacation. She was extremely prompt, honoring the times we needed her to come to maintain her feeding schedule, which kept our cat perfectly at ease and free of anxiety while we were gone. Wendy goes above and beyond to send sweet updates and is just the best pet sitter we could have asked for. I highly recommend her!”


“Ian always does a fantastic job with our cat Ravioli. Ian is diligent about taking care of him and even doing his medical treatment, and always sends us photos and updates. Ravioli loves seeing him while we’re away. Thank you Ian!”


“Kristina did an amazing job with our kitties as always. They love her and she takes such great care of them, and we love getting her updates and photos!”


“Svenja is a delight to work with. She's reliable, personable, clearly cares about dogs. We got pictures and reports about how our dog was doing on their walks. Highly recommend her and plan to engage her to dogsit again.”


“Tara was terrific! Super fast communication, on-time, followed instructions down to every last detail, and was very attentive to our pup. I’d recommend Tara to anybody, and we will absolutely use her again in the future.”


“Andrew went above and beyond and brought poop bags to clean up my patio before I got home. I was both ashamed and appreciative that he did that. He is a wizard with the pups, and I wish him tons of success in his endeavors.”


“Wenlu is super communicative, attentive, and caring! She made my time away so much easier so I didn’t have to worry about my cat being home alone. My cat really got along with her and will def have her in the future!”


“Julia is kind and was very good with Max. Definitely recommend her. She was available at short notice and was very helpful.”


“Tracy was so kind and truly loves all pets! She sent great updates of my pup while she was with her and was very responsive. Will definitely ask Tracy to watch my pup next time I need a Rover!”


About: I had two beautiful dogs of my own but we had to say goodbye to one of our girls. Recently relocated for my wife’s career and will have a little extra time as we get settled so figured I’d try to help NYers be at ease with their busy schedules. My schedule is flexible and would love to help you out with your fur child / children. We never like to leave our little ones for too long but sometimes get caught in a pickle! Happy to help put your mind at ease knowing your dog is taken care of when you have those busy / long days or just have some social plans! Look forward to making more furry friends in the area. I am very active and already walk my dogs around Central Park and Riverside park daily. Our 6 year old fur child would love to have a friend to go to the park with! We have a dog friendly building and are a short walk to both Riverside and Central Park. Both my dogs are extremely friendly with dogs and children. Love to make sure pups are getting the love and exercise the need.

“Mich is the best of the best! She was so attentive to taking care of my cat & meeting all her needs while I was out of town for a week. She shared all the details of each visit with me, and sent lots of cute pictures. Absolutely will book her again in the future :)”


“Jasie was lovely with my cats while I was gone. I was very nervous to leave them and she made it quite seamless. She sent regular pictures to check in and put my mind at ease!”


About: NOTE: I work in midtown from 8 am-5 pm every weekday. I will do my best to accommodate you and your fur babies, but please be considerate of my schedule before booking! Thanks! I’ve had pets my whole life. I have a dog (shared custody with my ex, currently with him) and a cat. I also partner with local rescue organizations as a foster, and currently have 2 additional foster cats in my care. I am passionate about animals and their care. I currently work from home full time, so I am available to you and your pets all day! They will be well attended to at all times. I have 3 friendly cats that get along with other cats and dogs. I give all of my attention to the pets that are in my care!

“She is the cat whisperer. You will feel totally at ease having her care for your pet. I was 5000 miles away and after the first check, I knew my little skittish rascal was in excellent hands! Thanks so much again Elizabeth!!”


“Eileen was great! She was extremely communicative during her drop ins and very thorough with the instructions provided. I would happily recommend her to anyone needing cat care and will be using her services again myself in the future. One of the best sitters I’ve had on this app.”

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Emily F.Star Sitter

“Thank you Emily! You were awesome and so helpful and communicative in such short notice. We really appreciated your thoughtful visit with our 10 week old pup!”


David B J.Star Sitter

“David is an amazing person and dog walker. I am so grateful and Doug loved him. Thank you so much David for taking such great care of our puppy 💕”


Beth M.Star Sitter

“Communicative, friendly, efficient. My cats are generally skittish but they warmed up to her immediately. It was my first time having a sitter in my home and I will certainly be using her again.”


Vanessa P.Star Sitter

“Vanessa was incredible! Great communication with me, sweet with my dog Leah! I think Vanessa even brought in a package for my roommate, who was also out of town. Leah looks in great shape, and we’ll definitely be re-booking. Thanks, Vanessa! :)”


Brittany L.

“Took good care of the two cats and handled everything well”


Wendy B.Star Sitter

“Wendy was absolutely fabulous taking care of our cat, Ivy over our holiday vacation. She was extremely prompt, honoring the times we needed her to come to maintain her feeding schedule, which kept our cat perfectly at ease and free of anxiety while we were gone. Wendy goes above and beyond to send sweet updates and is just the best pet sitter we could have asked for. I highly recommend her!”


Ian T.
Star Sitter


“Ian always does a fantastic job with our cat Ravioli. Ian is diligent about taking care of him and even doing his medical treatment, and always sends us photos and updates. Ravioli loves seeing him while we’re away. Thank you Ian!”


Christina C.
Star Sitter


“Kristina did an amazing job with our kitties as always. They love her and she takes such great care of them, and we love getting her updates and photos!”


Svenja F.
Star Sitter


“Svenja is a delight to work with. She's reliable, personable, clearly cares about dogs. We got pictures and reports about how our dog was doing on their walks. Highly recommend her and plan to engage her to dogsit again.”


Tara M.Star Sitter

“Tara was terrific! Super fast communication, on-time, followed instructions down to every last detail, and was very attentive to our pup. I’d recommend Tara to anybody, and we will absolutely use her again in the future.”


Andrew M.
Star Sitter


“Andrew went above and beyond and brought poop bags to clean up my patio before I got home. I was both ashamed and appreciative that he did that. He is a wizard with the pups, and I wish him tons of success in his endeavors.”


Wenlu Z.Star Sitter

“Wenlu is super communicative, attentive, and caring! She made my time away so much easier so I didn’t have to worry about my cat being home alone. My cat really got along with her and will def have her in the future!”


Julia D.

“Julia is kind and was very good with Max. Definitely recommend her. She was available at short notice and was very helpful.”


Tracy T.


“Tracy was so kind and truly loves all pets! She sent great updates of my pup while she was with her and was very responsive. Will definitely ask Tracy to watch my pup next time I need a Rover!”


Lorraine Q.Star Sitter
“Lorraine used to watch my puppy and she was extremely reliable and amazing with my fur baby. I don’t know that I’d trust anyone more than I trust her with my dog. She’s always great about taking the pups on long longgg walks!”


Michel Z.
Star Sitter


“Mich is the best of the best! She was so attentive to taking care of my cat & meeting all her needs while I was out of town for a week. She shared all the details of each visit with me, and sent lots of cute pictures. Absolutely will book her again in the future :)”


Jasie J.Star Sitter

“Jasie was lovely with my cats while I was gone. I was very nervous to leave them and she made it quite seamless. She sent regular pictures to check in and put my mind at ease!”


Hanna K.Star Sitter
“Hanna loves animals so much. She takes great care of her own pets, and takes great pride in her level of care. Her high standards are unmatched.”


Elizabeth W.Star Sitter

“She is the cat whisperer. You will feel totally at ease having her care for your pet. I was 5000 miles away and after the first check, I knew my little skittish rascal was in excellent hands! Thanks so much again Elizabeth!!”


Eileen G.Star Sitter

“Eileen was great! She was extremely communicative during her drop ins and very thorough with the instructions provided. I would happily recommend her to anyone needing cat care and will be using her services again myself in the future. One of the best sitters I’ve had on this app.”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Central Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Central Park pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
