Pet Sitting in Colonie
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Top rated Colonie pet sitters
“Heather was an excellent dog sitter for us over a 4 day trip. We received regular updates and pictures along the way, and our pup looked very happy. Highly recommend!”
“Samantha was timely and good with our Dixie. She was very quick to respond to texts. I would recommend Samantha and would Contact her in the future.”
“Jose did an amazing job with Marley! I was able to leave an entire week without having to worry once. Was always on time and walked my dog to the park every time. Marley loved Jose, so much so Marley was playing fetch with sticks which I’ve never seen him do! Jose also took amazing pictures at every check in”
“Our pet care plans fell through the day before we were leaving for vacation so we tried Rover for the first time. Stephanie immediately responded and even made time to come over for a welcome visit to get to know our pet and understand his routine before we left. She was so accommodating and attentive with our senior dog, who is quite particular in his older age. Stephanie was punctual and communicative for each visit, which made us feel very safe leaving our pet in her care.”
“Mackenzie was awesome! She took excellent care of our cats!”
“Jessica was phenomenal in caring for our cat Molly while we were on our trip. Greatly appreciate her flexibility and communication throughout.”
“Emily was meant to be in this field! The care she gives animals is truly outstanding. I felt completely safe knowing my old pup was being looked after by Emily. She even took some amazing photos of our girl! Thank you! 5 stars all the way!”
“Jenn did great with my pups, especially when one had belly issues! Reliable and on time-great communication”
“Natasha is always very great with my pup! My pup was being difficult about putting the harness on and she stayed a little extra to ensure she was taken care of. Thank you Natasha!”
“She took good care of my cats :) litter boxes are well maintained. Water looks fresh and water containers are also clean. My cats are too shy otherwise they will have a good new friend. Thanks for Alexis’ dedication.”
“Always so caring and considerate for my pets ♥️ Thank you again as always for taking such good care of them. It’s nice to have someone you trust 😊”
About: I have been taking care of my neighbors, family, friends, and my own dog/pets for 10 years including walks, feeding, watching, and helping train. I have experience with puppies and older dogs as well as injured or sick dogs. I am currently in a local college for health care. I am free all day Saturday-Monday and after 3 Tuesday-Friday. I have transportation and can drive a reasonable distance. I would follow any rules you have set for your dog (ex. food allowed, walking requirements, type of leash/collar for walks, and if they need to be crated or not) I would be able and willing to provide any medical care needed as long as I am shown how to correctly.
“Shannon was great-everything was done as expected. Helped us greatly yesterday, and we will be happy to have her help with our dog Mia again.”
About: Hi there! I'm a 34-year-old professional living in Red Hook. While I have not yet adopted a dog of my own, I have house-sat, walked dogs for over 50 miles through apps like Rover, and cared for the dogs of my friends. My clients consistently rate me "Extra Caring" and going "Above and Beyond". ♻️ I use compostable waste bags that are environmentally friendly ❇️ I place an AirTag on the collars of dogs for the duration of walks for added safety 💚 I provide lots of care and affection for your furry family members --- I work from home, which makes it easy for me to pet sit. I joined Rover because I'm not at a place in my life where I'm ready to adopt my own cat or dog. So instead I’m happy to give love and care to yours! I have worked for 3 years in customer support so I know how to deliver exceptional service with professional communication. Every time I've met a client through Rover I'm continually amazed by how each person is someone I want to be friends with. Dog and cat owners here on Rover are some of the friendliest people I've met. Which is why I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member soon; especially dogs whose breeds rhyme with "boudin' beaver" and "musky", not that I'm playing favorites! I currently have availability on weekends from Friday evening to Sunday evening. I am available for drop-ins, walks, and house stays in the Albany area. I am a quiet and respectful person. I am happy to take care of your dog or cat in your home with any instructions you provide. I have previously house sat for friends who had two adult huskies and we all had a great time together.
“Sydney is the best! She is extremely helpful, professional and attentive to my dog's needs. She is always on time and thorough with her visits. Couldn't ask for a better sitter!”
About: I've been involved in dog rescue for over 20 years and often board former foster pups. I give a lot of attention and soft play to minimize the stress of their owners being away. I recently completed a 220 hour veterinary assistant certification. I have a flexible work schedule Monday-Friday which allows me to leave midday for walks, feedings, etc. Weekends are typically wide open. I am available for sunrise and sunset walks at the local golf course or in your neighborhood. I am off for the summers and all school holidays. Pets in my home enjoy lots of exercise and soft play--fetch, tug of war, etc. Dogs that prefer to stay home will have a minimum of 3 visits per day for feeding, exercise and play. For golf course walks, I offer free pickup within two miles of the route from my house to the course.
About: I have previously worked at a cat shelter (approx 250-300 cats), I have been a cat owner consistently for 21 years, I have sat a “zoo” before ~ dogs, cats, birds, a frog, fish, etc. I love to spend quality time with pets, not just a quick 5 minute drop in. I will happily rub their belly on top of feeding them. I have never, ever met a cat that didn’t like me! Typically the complete opposite & they end up adoring me. 😅 I work full time during the day til 5:00 and am remote 3 days a week (mon, tues, fri), with a compressed workweek that makes it possible to have every other Friday off. M-F I could do an evening visit only, and on days off (every other Friday or weekends) I could do one visit in the morning & one in the evening. Thanks to summer hours at my FT job I am available after 1pm every Thursday through August 28th. My cats are spoiled ~ there’s 2 litter boxes, 2 wet food dishes, 2 areas with dry crunchy food, and a water fountain. They get Churu’s or treats every once in awhile. I keep the floors clean so they don’t find some random thing to chew on. So needless to say I would treat your cat like royalty pretty much. 😊
About: I have both taken care of dogs ever since I was around 10 years old. My dogs have always been treated as extra children or siblings. Whether it’s puppies, senior dogs or dogs with extra needs, I know how it important it is to have someone trusted to be there for your pet. I have experience with big, little, energetic and temperamental dogs missing their parents or needing extra love and care. I am currently working from home so I have flexibility to help take care of your pet’s needs during the day or weekends. Advanced notice of at least 1 day is required to make sure I can accommodate your pet’s needs if applicable. With a fenced in dog park, and our own friendly Labrador full of energy and her past of medical needs and recovery support - I’m equipped to handle whatever specialities your pet may need.
About: I grew up with three dogs and have a two year old golden retriever of my own now, so I have plentiful experience of taking care and loving dogs. I work from home and get to set my own hours so I have a very flexible schedule so I can be available whenever you need me. I have a dog proofed house and a fenced in yard that is great and safe for dogs to play in. I am carful and safe walking dogs as i have had to walk three dogs together growing up with all three in the house.
About: Growing up we have always had dogs. I worked at mohawk Hudson for 5 years was the admission supervisor also one of the animal cruelty officers , I have worked with so many different animals, the bad nuggets are always my favorite. I am very flexible with my schedule, I can work most days at most times. I will always have time for the pups, hope to meet your fur babies I will definitely treat them as if they are my own. Safety is my top priority also.make sure they feel safe and have fun. Hope to meet them
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Heather B.Star Sitter
“Heather was an excellent dog sitter for us over a 4 day trip. We received regular updates and pictures along the way, and our pup looked very happy. Highly recommend!”
samantha m.Star Sitter
“Samantha was timely and good with our Dixie. She was very quick to respond to texts. I would recommend Samantha and would Contact her in the future.”
Jose A.Star Sitter
“Jose did an amazing job with Marley! I was able to leave an entire week without having to worry once. Was always on time and walked my dog to the park every time. Marley loved Jose, so much so Marley was playing fetch with sticks which I’ve never seen him do! Jose also took amazing pictures at every check in”
Stephanie B.Star Sitter
“Our pet care plans fell through the day before we were leaving for vacation so we tried Rover for the first time. Stephanie immediately responded and even made time to come over for a welcome visit to get to know our pet and understand his routine before we left. She was so accommodating and attentive with our senior dog, who is quite particular in his older age. Stephanie was punctual and communicative for each visit, which made us feel very safe leaving our pet in her care.”
Mackenzie L.
“Mackenzie was awesome! She took excellent care of our cats!”
Jessica A.
“Jessica was phenomenal in caring for our cat Molly while we were on our trip. Greatly appreciate her flexibility and communication throughout.”
Emily K.
“Emily was meant to be in this field! The care she gives animals is truly outstanding. I felt completely safe knowing my old pup was being looked after by Emily. She even took some amazing photos of our girl! Thank you! 5 stars all the way!”
Jenn C.
“Jenn did great with my pups, especially when one had belly issues! Reliable and on time-great communication”
Natasha B.Star Sitter
“Natasha is always very great with my pup! My pup was being difficult about putting the harness on and she stayed a little extra to ensure she was taken care of. Thank you Natasha!”
Alexis W.Star Sitter
“She took good care of my cats :) litter boxes are well maintained. Water looks fresh and water containers are also clean. My cats are too shy otherwise they will have a good new friend. Thanks for Alexis’ dedication.”
Debra E.
Star Sitter
“Always so caring and considerate for my pets ♥️ Thank you again as always for taking such good care of them. It’s nice to have someone you trust 😊”
Alexis R.
“Alexis has been around animals her whole life. From dogs and cats to guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and rabbits. She loves ALL animals. Big and small, both old and young. She tells me she likes animals more than people sometimes. She will definitely take great care of any animal she watches. She is very responsible and mature. Anyone would be extremely happy to have her as a caregiver for their pet!”
Shannon & Alexander S.Star Sitter
“Shannon was great-everything was done as expected. Helped us greatly yesterday, and we will be happy to have her help with our dog Mia again.”
Leo V.
About: Hi there! I'm a 34-year-old professional living in Red Hook. While I have not yet adopted a dog of my own, I have house-sat, walked dogs for over 50 miles through apps like Rover, and cared for the dogs of my friends. My clients consistently rate me "Extra Caring" and going "Above and Beyond". ♻️ I use compostable waste bags that are environmentally friendly ❇️ I place an AirTag on the collars of dogs for the duration of walks for added safety 💚 I provide lots of care and affection for your furry family members --- I work from home, which makes it easy for me to pet sit. I joined Rover because I'm not at a place in my life where I'm ready to adopt my own cat or dog. So instead I’m happy to give love and care to yours! I have worked for 3 years in customer support so I know how to deliver exceptional service with professional communication. Every time I've met a client through Rover I'm continually amazed by how each person is someone I want to be friends with. Dog and cat owners here on Rover are some of the friendliest people I've met. Which is why I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member soon; especially dogs whose breeds rhyme with "boudin' beaver" and "musky", not that I'm playing favorites! I currently have availability on weekends from Friday evening to Sunday evening. I am available for drop-ins, walks, and house stays in the Albany area. I am a quiet and respectful person. I am happy to take care of your dog or cat in your home with any instructions you provide. I have previously house sat for friends who had two adult huskies and we all had a great time together.
Sydney W.
“Sydney is the best! She is extremely helpful, professional and attentive to my dog's needs. She is always on time and thorough with her visits. Couldn't ask for a better sitter!”
Emer G.
“Emer the dog whisperer! She has fostered hundreds of dogs over the years with care and compassion and thoughtfulness for their well-being. She has managed dogs with every personality imaginable. She has real systems in place and uses research based training. Emer is extremely conscious of the safety of the dogs she provides care for. Emer makes sure the dogs are properly exercised and socialized. There have been countless puppies that Emer has fostered that still go absolutely bananas when they see her. I think that says everything you need to know about the care that she gives.”
Colleen H.
About: I have previously worked at a cat shelter (approx 250-300 cats), I have been a cat owner consistently for 21 years, I have sat a “zoo” before ~ dogs, cats, birds, a frog, fish, etc. I love to spend quality time with pets, not just a quick 5 minute drop in. I will happily rub their belly on top of feeding them. I have never, ever met a cat that didn’t like me! Typically the complete opposite & they end up adoring me. 😅 I work full time during the day til 5:00 and am remote 3 days a week (mon, tues, fri), with a compressed workweek that makes it possible to have every other Friday off. M-F I could do an evening visit only, and on days off (every other Friday or weekends) I could do one visit in the morning & one in the evening. Thanks to summer hours at my FT job I am available after 1pm every Thursday through August 28th. My cats are spoiled ~ there’s 2 litter boxes, 2 wet food dishes, 2 areas with dry crunchy food, and a water fountain. They get Churu’s or treats every once in awhile. I keep the floors clean so they don’t find some random thing to chew on. So needless to say I would treat your cat like royalty pretty much. 😊
Alexandra L.
About: I have both taken care of dogs ever since I was around 10 years old. My dogs have always been treated as extra children or siblings. Whether it’s puppies, senior dogs or dogs with extra needs, I know how it important it is to have someone trusted to be there for your pet. I have experience with big, little, energetic and temperamental dogs missing their parents or needing extra love and care. I am currently working from home so I have flexibility to help take care of your pet’s needs during the day or weekends. Advanced notice of at least 1 day is required to make sure I can accommodate your pet’s needs if applicable. With a fenced in dog park, and our own friendly Labrador full of energy and her past of medical needs and recovery support - I’m equipped to handle whatever specialities your pet may need.
Madeline B.
About: I grew up with three dogs and have a two year old golden retriever of my own now, so I have plentiful experience of taking care and loving dogs. I work from home and get to set my own hours so I have a very flexible schedule so I can be available whenever you need me. I have a dog proofed house and a fenced in yard that is great and safe for dogs to play in. I am carful and safe walking dogs as i have had to walk three dogs together growing up with all three in the house.
Kaitlin M.
About: Growing up we have always had dogs. I worked at mohawk Hudson for 5 years was the admission supervisor also one of the animal cruelty officers , I have worked with so many different animals, the bad nuggets are always my favorite. I am very flexible with my schedule, I can work most days at most times. I will always have time for the pups, hope to meet your fur babies I will definitely treat them as if they are my own. Safety is my top priority also.make sure they feel safe and have fun. Hope to meet them
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Colonie on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 220 pet sitters in Colonie. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Colonie pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Colonie have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Colonie.
Rover makes it easy to find Colonie 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
There are 220 pet sitters in Colonie on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Colonie, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
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