House Sitting in Colonie

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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 provided wonderful care for our dog while we were out of town for the weekend. He asked thoughtful questions about our dog before sitting him and followed our instructions while here. Our dog has some behavioral quirks so it’s very important to us that his sitter pays attention to detail. Kevin was also timely, reliable, and courteous. By the end of the weekend, it looked like Kevin and Babka were pals. Thanks, Kevin—we hope to book with you again in the future!

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Julie Y.
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Bradley S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12222

Bradley was the perfect pet sitter. He was communicative and responsive and treated my home with respect. He sent frequent updates and pictures of my cat. He even helped out when the cat went missing unexpectedly, offering to look for him and lending a cat carrier. I will be using Bradley again for sure and I recommend you use him for your pet needs too!

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Sydney W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Niskayuna, NY, 12309

Sydney was so wonderful with our pups, including a brand new puppy who’s still being trained. Her updates were great and our girls had so much fun!

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Melissa M.
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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

Of course Madalyn did a wonderful job again taking care of our fur babies for the week! She kept us updated with text messages and photos every day. I can’t say enough about her. We already have her booked for two more vacations next year and will probably be adding a third and fourth. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter.

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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

We had a wonderful experience with Merissa. She set up a meet and greet prior to accepting our request, which we very much appreciated. She was punctual and enthusiastic about staying with our dog. Merissa kept us updated and send many pics, we felt very comfortable and confident with her taking care of Dane and he was so excitedto have her here With him. Because of our experience, we have already booked her again and will continue to in the future!

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Melissa B.
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Shantalee M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 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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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 took care of my young, high-energy dog while we were on vacation for a week and did an excellent job. We received frequent unsolicited updates, which I really appreciated. She did a great job keeping him busy and entertained. She also left our house very neat and tidy. I would absolutely book with her again in the future.

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Sara J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
19 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: Eydid A.
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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: Natasha B.
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Natasha B.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
42 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Nastasha is excellent. She house-sat for my two large (70lb each,) high-energy dogs and indoor cat for 6 nights while we were away on vacation. Her communication was fast and clear and we came back to happy and settled pups. She sent photos and videos that gave us a lot of peace of mind. We also live in the country a bit and Natasha did great with all that accompanies that. Highly reccomend!

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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
10 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: Ashley W.
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Ashley W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Colonie, NY, 12205

About: I'm a Momma to 2 little girls, 2 cats, an energetic puppy & a senior dog, 2 tortoises, 2 hamsters, and a hedgehog! I've always had at least 2 dogs and 2 cats in my home since I was a kid. I am truly an animal lover. I will ensure your pet feels loved and at ease while you are away or at work. Also I will ensure they get the activity they need to stay healthy and get their energy out. I am available for weekend house sitting, dog walking, and drop ins which can include feedings. Please free to reachout and ask me any additional questions you may have or for references. I would be happy to provide them to you, as well as, schedule a meet and great with you and your pet(s). I currently work from home and make my own schedule so my ability to care for your pet is very flexible. I am able to do overnight care on the weekends. I have a 1/2 acre fenced in yard with plenty of room to run around and play. There is also a nearby park with a dog park as well.

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: Joe P.
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Joe P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 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: Anna C.
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Anna C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

We were so grateful to have found Anna for this stay!! She was very helpful and stayed in touch with updates and photos. We were extra worried about leaving Lexi for this trip, as it was our first time away after our other dog passed. Anna was so understanding and took great care of our baby (and house!) while we were gone!! Thank you so much Anna!!!

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Abigail Maria H.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

Abigail was so amazing I’m almost hesitant to leave a great review because I don’t want to share her with anyone else! We have been looking for a while for a Pet Sitter we love and trust. We definitely found that with Abigail! Hoping she continues to be our Pet Sitter for the foreseeable future. She was absolutely amazing with the animals.

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Kylie C.
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$45
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5 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12303

About: My name is Kylie and I’ve always had such a strong passion for animals. I’m currently in school to be a licensed veterinary technician. While I pursue this, I also work full time in an animal emergency clinic. I have had 2+ years of animal emergency experience, including large dogs and cats, and even reptiles like snakes! I am comfortable pilling animals and have direct access to emergency care 24/7 in case your fur babies need it❤️. I currently own 2 cats of my own and a ball python. I’ve owned large dogs my whole life including a Cane Corso & Giant Schnauzer! I currently work full time in the animal emergency clinic. My schedule is Tuesday 11a-11p - Friday 7a-7p - Saturday 1p-1a and I do pick up shifts here and there. With this being said, I can come by before and/or after my shifts. I am currently not accepting boarding as my current living situation is not feasible for more animals than I currently own. I can care for pets in your home!

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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

Jenna & Aidan must have done an excellent job taking care of my cat as she didn't yell at me for hours upon my return home!! She was as happy as could be. J&A were very responsive, and timely. I appreciated their willingness to meet up a head of time to see the lay of the land. I would use them again in a heart beat.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie M.
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Katie M.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

Katie was AMAZING! So sweet to Oliver and gave me constant updates so I felt at ease knowing he was in great hands while I was away. Will definitely rebook!

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Rima B.
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$50
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4.5 out of 5 stars
4 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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Tina K.
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Abigail was so amazing I’m almost hesitant to leave a great review because I don’t want to share her with anyone else! We have been looking for a while for a Pet Sitter we love and trust. We definitely found that with Abigail! Hoping she continues to be our Pet Sitter for the foreseeable future. She was absolutely amazing with the animals.

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Dave B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was AMAZING! So sweet to Oliver and gave me constant updates so I felt at ease knowing he was in great hands while I was away. Will definitely rebook!

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Shelby B.
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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.
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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.
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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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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Colonie on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $60 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.

If you’re searching for a Colonie house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 613 house sitters in Colonie. 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, 87% of Colonie house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Colonie have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Colonie.

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. Colonie 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.