House Sitting in Cortland

“Paige was an outstanding sitter for Princess, and a very separation anxiety, Panache. She made sure that his food was upstairs under my bed, so that he could access it. It does take her awhile to answer texts from me, but her care of my pets and home was excellent.”

“Jeanne was wonderful. I've never used a dog sitter that wasn't a friend or family so this was my first Rover experience. I'm so grateful that I found Jeanne and I would definitely use her again and recommend her for others. Jeanne took exceptional care of my boys. My neighbors were even texting me during my 8 days away, telling me how great she was with our labs. When one of our labs became sick, Jeanne kept me updated and ended up taking him to the vet. She had to administer meds and deal with a sick dog and was so gracious and kind about it. I knew my dog was in good hands and could relax even though I was away and he was sick. Under her attentive care, he was better by the time we got home. In addition to the love and care she gave our labs, she fed the fish and our house was clean and orderly when we returned. I can't say enough about Jeanne. If you want a responsible, caring, clean person with great communication skills to care for your pets, pick Jeanne. Just don't book her when I need her. 😉”

“Jessica took great care of our fur babies and home while we were away. When we came home, the house was clean and just the way we left it. Our pets seem happy and in good spirits upon our arrival home ◡̈”

“I had the pleasure of working alongside Jessie E at All About Dogs for over 10 years, and I have firsthand experience with her incredible level of care, attention, and love for all animals. Whether she’s caring for dogs, cats, or small animals, Jessie always goes above and beyond to ensure their comfort, safety, and happiness. Her dedication, patience, and deep understanding of animal behavior make her a truly exceptional caregiver. Any pet in her care is in the best hands, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible and loving pet sitter!”

“I can’t think of anyone more perfect for a pet care job. She’s been around animals her whole life—dogs, cats, birds, ferrets—you name it. She’s always had a natural connection with them, and they’ve always been a big part of her life. She even has a dog of her own who’s spoiled with love and care. She has a calm, earthy energy that animals are drawn to. And as a single mom, she’s incredibly responsible, dependable, and nurturing—not just with people, but with every pet she meets. She treats animals like family, making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. If you're looking for someone who will care for your pets with true heart and experience, she’s the one. You won’t find anyone more trustworthy, grounded, or genuinely passionate about animals.”

“Samm is 100% reliable. She’s great with animals. She’s an excellent communicator. She’s flexible in providing whatever services we think our pets need. I don’t know what we would do without her.”

About: I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life. I’m experienced in senior care, and also care for all other ages. I’ve also been a pet sitter for friends and family many times the past few years. I’m available for dog walking and drop in visits only. Feel free to message me to work out times within my availability that would work for you!😊 if you need a service on a day out of my availability send me a message and I’ll do my best to make it work! I typically take my dogs outside every 3 hours to go potty and get exercise. I always make sure they have fresh food and water available to them throughout the day. As for clients pets, I follow instructions and schedules very well and always make sure the pets get the best care possible.

“Caleb has sat with Moxie a few times. She doesn’t like men but after getting to know him she is very excited to see him. He stays in my home and Moxie and my home are always very well cared for.”

“Rita was perfect. She had a good time with Bella who is laying here sleeping happily. We are very happy to have found her. She is perfect!!”

“Athena has been watching my Pitty for three years now. I am a competitive axe thrower and travel a lot for tournaments. My dog is always well taken care of and Athena's Husky is Esper's best friend.”

“I am a little late in getting out this review, but in no way was it because I was disinterested or not wanting to do so..On the contrary, I absolutely felt the need to write this because of the loving service I felt my family had received from this Pet Sitter. Our family has 2 pets, a dog(Susy) and a cat(Milu) and like most on this site, we deem them to be our precious little babies. They never have really been away from the family for any great length of time, so finding someone to watch and care for them was very important to us. My family was to be in South America for a week, while I was away from home that same time for my work. I had found a Pet Sitter very close to our home for Susy, but could not find anyone for Milu. After much searching, I realized the Rover website and there found numerous Pet Sitters available for Milu. After much searching, we were able to procure the services of a Sitter on Rover and set the contract. Then, with 1 week before our departure, the contractor informed us that she had to cancel our reservation because of health issues in her immediate family and would not be in the area during the needed time. That really put us in dilemma to find someone in such short time. So we searched the Rover site and found several, but all the family agreed to contact Melissa... There were several things that greatly impressed us about Melissa. First there were the reviews. While there were not many, Melissa's reviews were actually very accurate and factual about the care that our Milu would receive. They spoke of the great love she had for animals, as we all experienced firsthand. As I had mentioned, our babies had not been away from us and Milu is very timid with strangers. So, we were surprised when we actually brought her to Melissa and after Milu s brief inspection of her new abode (Lol), she was right there, on the couch and happy as can be. I know that animals sense our love for them and I was amazed at how comfortable she was at that time. Later photos, which Melissa sent through the week, also confirmed how tranquil our precious niña was. In fact, when I returned a week later for Milu, she went to Melissa, not to me and she actually cried when I took her away. That experience was special to me and I knew then that our family had made the correct decision in choosing Melissa. Another proof to me that Milu was very comfortable there, was how she interacted with Melissa's young son. Normally, she runs and hides from children, but the pictures showed her actively playing with the boy! I have never seen her do this with any other children, but my own. I can think of no other magic that could have done that, but love. Yes, I am and family are so pleased with the decision we made to contract Milu's care with Melissa. I think that anyone who loves their pet would also have the same impressions with Melissa's care. I almost never write reviews, but felt the need to express my thoughts and feelings with this one. Thank you Melissa for taking care of our Milu! And, I actually do think that Milu misses you!!!!”

“Daijanique was so nice and took fantastic care of my house and dogs! My dogs absolutely loved her and she kept me up to date while I was gone with pictures and videos of them. Thank you Daijanique for taking care of my babies and my home ❤️”

“Megan is very personable and responsible. She graciously agreed to provide services on short notice. She took wonderful care of my older dog. I highly recommend her for house sitting services.”

“Emily did an amazing job caring for my two pups!! She gave lots of updates. Will definitely use her again!”

“Heather was great when she sat for us! She sat for us twice. The first time, Lydie was very sad to see her go and the second time, she was absolutely thrilled to see her again! Our pup enjoyed her time with Heather and was very well taken care of during her stay.”

“Kristen was the best! She took great care of my two pups. She was able to stay the night with them and cuddled them as her own. Will use again thanks kristen!!!”

About: Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old! I've had dogs my whole life and my dream is to own my own dog sitting business. I am currently a Physical Therapist full time. On the weekends I would love to watch your puppy. My fiance goes out of town for work a lot so I get lonely! I am a full time physical therapist. I get off on fridays at 1 pm so I would be able to watch your dog over the weekend! I have two friendly small dogs. There is a dog park close by that I could take your animals to. My dogs sleep with me and are crate trained when I leave.

“I was so nervous to leave my fur babies, but Courtney put my nerves at ease. She kept me updated daily and even sent me pictures of my dogs. The dogs really liked her too! Will definitely book her services again.”

“She took care of three of my dogs and she followed the dietary guidelines I gave her. I appreciate all the help she gives me and the time she spends with my dogs. They love playing and going for walks with her!”

“Janet takes great care of my furbabies on drop in visits and house sitting! We know they are in good hands with Janet and we are perfectly comfortable and able to relax when we are away from home either at work or on a weekend trip. We know our babies are cared for as if they are her own, and we know that when we get home, they will be calm and happy. Our babies love Janet and we do too!”