House Sitting in Cortland West

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Sitter Profile Image: Brianna G.
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Brianna G.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cortland, NY, 13045

Brianna did a wonderful job caring for our golden retriever and elderly cat. Her communication was excellent, and she sent pictures & videos of her time with them. I could tell she & our pets were thoroughly enjoying each other😁. We would definitely have her come again!

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Ariana G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
25 years of experience
Dryden, NY, 13053

Ariana did a wonderful job with our two dogs. She sent lots of updates and pictures. It’s a relief to have someone we can trust to care for our furry babies!

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Erica N.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Cortland, NY, 13045

We are incredibly grateful we found Erica to watch our dog while we were on vacation. She was responsive, accommodating, and very sweet! We had only adopted our dog two months prior and were anxious to leave him, but her caring nature made us feel at ease and we knew he would be in excellent hands. She was flexible with staying at our home and sent us daily photos so we felt included in his day. She even brought her dog over to play, which our dog loved, and we loved watching the videos of them playing! She left our home exactly how we left it and was very tidy. We will absolutely be using Erica again for our pet sitting needs, she was wonderful!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth B.
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Elizabeth B.
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$150
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cortland, NY, 13045

Elizabeth was a fantastic sitter for my two dogs. She was available upon short notice, friendly, and communicative. I look forward to booking with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley G.
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Ashley G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Dryden, NY, 13053

Ashley was wonderful! You can tell right from the start that she loves dogs, which is truly comforting. She kept us informed, sent pics, and made us feel comfortable leaving our fur babies in her care. Highly recommend!

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Alicia M.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
Upper East Side, Cortland, NY, 13045

About: I have always had pets in my life. I was born into a house with cats and dogs and have had two dogs for as long as I can remember. I have taken care of the animals when my parents have been gone. We have had dogs old and young of all sizes and I love all animals big and small. I will love on animals and play with them, take care of them or just snuggle if they dont like to play. I will be with the animals as much as possible in between other jobs. I also have worked at petsmart in the pet hotel so I have a lot of knowledge and experience working with pets. I am currently working full time but I can let the dogs out before I go to work and then can go right after work as well. I go in at 8 am and get off at 330 pm I will take special care with each pet and be sure to follow the rules that are set by the pet parent. Because of working at petsmart I pay close attention to details and take special care of pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Caroline F.
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Caroline F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Caroline is fantastic! I highly recommend her for caring for your pets. She responded quickly and provided updates! She's very friendly and respectful and my pets enjoyed her company. I would use her services again.

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Claudia A.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Claudia was great; a chill housesitter/petsitter who made sure Lexi had a relaxing and stress-free few days while we were out of town at a family wedding! Just the right amount of updates and check-ins.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany N.
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Tiffany N.
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$80
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4.6 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: We offer a collaborative approach to pet care, combining expertise, certifications, and a genuine love for animals. With a background in Veterinary Technology and Biology and experience in clinical settings, we prioritize safety, comfort, and individualized attention for every pet. Our combined skills include: Administering medications accurately Providing geriatric and special-needs care Creating stress-free environments through Fear-Free practices Ensuring safety with AED/CPR and First Aid certification Delivering dependable and flexible service tailored to each pet’s needs Every pet is treated as family, and our goal is to provide exceptional care that owners can trust. I am home 90% of the day and will be able to spend all that time making sure that your pet is safe in my care. I have 2 fenced in enclosures so that way if your pup is a foreign body eater we can prevent that. I also have a grass pen too.

Sitter Profile Image: Karina W.
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Karina W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Freeville, NY, 13068

Karina was amazing. Our dogs loved her and she took excellent care of them. We have 4 dogs and three of them are older, knowing she is also a vet tech gave us even more peace of mind. We will absolutely hire her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Chantal C.
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Chantal C.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cortland, NY, 13045

Chantal did a wonderful job watching Luna while I was away! She was very responsive, provided me plenty of updates, and left my apartment in great condition. I would definitely recommend her!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Colleen B.
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Colleen B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Lansing, NY, 14882

Colleen was communicative and showed up for a last minute request. She was great with my pittie and we’ll definitely be booking her again in the future!

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Elle D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: I’ve taken care of all different kinds of pets from one hundred pound dogs to chinchillas and reptiles. I was lucky enough to grow up in a neighborhood with lots of animals and found great joy in taking care of them. As a kid I volunteered at my local shelter and saw first hand how each animal has a different story. Above all I love pets and understand what your pet means to you. I am college student with a flexible schedule. I am available weekends and weekdays and can work with you and your schedule to make sure your pet gets the care they need. I prioritize quality walks and play time. I care about your pets well being and understand that meaningful one on one attention helps them feel safe and happy. I make an effort to be fully present during our time together, creating a calm and intimate experience tailored to each pet’s needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth M.
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Elizabeth M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Cortland, NY, 13045

Beth did a great job house sitting and caring for our pets (golden retriever and 19 yr old cat) while we were out of town. She updated me with pictures and comments which I really appreciated. She also took Shelby for walks and tossed the frisbee to her. Beth left our house tidy, our mail on the island, and our pets very happy! Thank you, Beth, for your responsible and caring service!😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Maxine F.
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Maxine F.
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$70
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4.9 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Trumansburg, NY, 14886

Max took wonderful care of our dog, cat, and apartment while we were away on vacation. She is communicative and professional, and we so appreciated her attention to our pets!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cristian R.
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Cristian R.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Cris helped us again, twice over the course of three weeks, in June 2024. He’s our go-to sitter and we’ve been so happy that Cris has been available. Charlie is excited and comfortable when Cris stays and we have peace of mind when Cris houses sits. We always enjoy the photo updates. We are so grateful to have found Cris

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Sitter Profile Image: Karissa C.
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Karissa C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
Groton, NY, 13073

About: I have experience cat, dog and rabbit sitting for over 15 years. Couldnt choose between the three love them all!! Experienced with walking small and medium size dogs. I work during the week but have tons of space in my home. We are usually chilling at home on weekends. For walking or drop ins I am available before 8am or after 5pm. I love to get my 10,000 steps in! I have a large fenced in backyard and a small non fenced in front yard. Crate trained dogs are preferred. Dogs will be kept separate from our dog when we go out or at work in a separate room.

Sitter Profile Image: Rylie H.
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Rylie H.
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$60
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5 years of experience
Cortland, NY, 13045

About: Hi! I have been dog/cat sitting for friends and family members for about 5 years now, so I do have a lot of experience taking care of dogs and cats! I am a full-time teacher in Cincinnatus and I work at a bar in Cortland 1-2 days a week. I am a full time teacher in the Cincinnatus area. I work at a college bar 1-2 days a week, either open (3:30-9) or close (9-2) Anything that is a normal “day in the life” for your dog can definitely be done! If you have a fenced in yard you want me to let them out in or a walk around the neighborhood is great for me too!

Sitter Profile Image: John R.
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John R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13214

So grateful for John! Very understanding of the difficulties I had leaving my Luna for the first time like this - sent me multiple texts, pictures and videos assuring me she was doing well and happy. Very flexible with my schedule and made the point to come meet Luna ahead of time on a previous day. Very attentive to Luna's schedule and her specific little quirks. Luna clearly enjoyed her time, giving John a super speed tail wag and some kisses before we left.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel D.
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Rachel D.
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$75
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4.7 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
27 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Trumansburg, NY, 14886

Ray did an amazing job with our two very quirky furry family members. She put both of them at ease, and they weren’t at all stressed when we got home. In fact, they miss her now that we’re back!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianna was amazing! She gave us daily updates and took incredibly thoughtful care of our sweet but anxious dog, Toby. She shared photos and videos with her updates and left our place so clean! We would definitely have her back and trust her to take excellent care of our Toby.

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Siana & Kevin A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are incredibly grateful we found Erica to watch our dog while we were on vacation. She was responsive, accommodating, and very sweet! We had only adopted our dog two months prior and were anxious to leave him, but her caring nature made us feel at ease and we knew he would be in excellent hands. She was flexible with staying at our home and sent us daily photos so we felt included in his day. She even brought her dog over to play, which our dog loved, and we loved watching the videos of them playing! She left our home exactly how we left it and was very tidy. We will absolutely be using Erica again for our pet sitting needs, she was wonderful!

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Sarah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is truly amazing! Leaving your pet and home in someone else’s care can be stressful, but with Jessica, we feel completely at ease. We know Peppa is not only well cared for, but genuinely loved — and our home is treated with the same respect and attention. Her communication is outstanding. She sends thoughtful daily updates and photos, which gives us so much peace of mind while we’re away. When we return home, Peppa is happy and relaxed, and our house looks even better than when we left it. Jessica is reliable, attentive, and incredibly trustworthy. We couldn’t recommend her more highly! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Heidi K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tesse stayed with my three dogs while I was away for 4 days. After the original meet and greet I felt quite comfortable with how the kids interacted with her. It was subzero weather conditions a few days so walks were impossible, but she had the convenience of quick potty breaks out in the yard where I had made some trails. She sent amazing photos throughout her stay and communicated as needed. I would rebook Tesse in a heartbeat should the need arise again.

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Don K.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Cortland West is $50

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Sitters in Cortland West average 3
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Cortland West on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 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 Cortland West 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 378 house sitters in Cortland West. 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, 93% of Cortland West house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Cortland West have an average of 17 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Cortland West.

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. Cortland West 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.