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Sitter Profile Image: Ayva T.
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Ayva T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

About: For a year, I walked my neighbor's Cavalier King Charles spaniel while she was recovering from a hip injury, until she could walk better. She and her daughter greatly appreciated my help and have said to me that their dog Cooper has been so much happier ever since he met me. I am a college student that goes to school 5 days a week from 7am to 2 pm. I can do early morning walks before 7am since I am a morning person, and I can do walks or come over after class. I am free on most weekends. I am free most of the time in the summer from June to August. I cannot bring pets into my home since I have two cats that are not very pet-friendly. But I can do all the care you need me to do at your house.

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Hannah A.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
26 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

Hannah was a life saver for my cat Lt. Danders. He needs daily medication and it meant the world to have him in experienced and kind hands. Hannah sent lots of pictures, used the check in function which was fantastic, and wrote nice notes about the cats for me to read each day I was gone. I will absolutely be asking her to take care of Dan and Maisy anytime I have to go away from now on.

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Sophia G.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Sophia did an amazing job watching my 2 dogs! She sent detailed updates, lots of photos, and went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable while I was gone for 10 days. She maintained a high level of communication and I never had to worry. I highly recommend her for taking care of any pet you need!

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Sara J.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
20 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Lancaster, Albany, NY, 12203

Sara is fantastic! Our cats were so well cared for and we appreciated the updates while we were away. It’s wonderful to have such a reliable and pet-loving sitter to look after them!

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Rima B.
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$25
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4.7 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
21 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

I could not have been happier with Rima! I am always nervous leaving our dog with anyone because of her separation anxiety, but Rima was AMAZING. She sent so many updates and videos and really bonded with our dog! Seeing the happiness and how comfortable our dog was with her instantly from the videos made me relaxed. Trying to make plans to do something again so I can ask her to sit! Thank you so much Rima!!!

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Melanie S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Melanie is so wonderful! She graciously took a last minute booking and also was super easy going about my address mixup which I GREATLY appreciate her for. I would absolutely book with her again.

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Jenna & Aidan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Jenna and Aiden were absolutely fantastic, Cabo was in the best hands and all the pictures while away made us feel he was safe and happy! We will definitely be using them again! Thank you so much for making this possible! You guys rock!

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Sitter Profile Image: Destiny S.
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Destiny S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
6 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

About: Hi, I’m Destiny, a lifelong pet lover with years of experience caring for both dogs and cats! I’ve had cats in my family since I was 8 and have had my own fur baby for over 5 years. I’ve also cared for and walked all size dogs from a chihuahua to a great dane, including my own family dogs back in high school. I know how important it is to provide pets with personalized attention, exercise, and enrichment. Whether it’s a high-energy walk, a relaxing stroll, or playtime with your furry friend, I make sure every pet gets the care they deserve. I’m also experienced with leash training, enrichment activities, and handling larger dogs. I'm happy to go over any specific instructions or needs for your pet to make sure they get care you want and the love they deserve! I'm currently working a full time job and looking for some extra work to make ends meet. I'm available all weekends and early mornings or evenings through the week. With one cat at home, I can absolutely accommodate other kitties overnight. Unfortunately, dog sitting is not an option for me at the moment but I'm willing to go the extra mile to drop in for visits, walks, and can crate or settle them down when leaving them. I know you love your furry friend and want to give them the best care, I’m here to help in whatever way I can!

Sitter Profile Image: Camille N.
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Camille N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Very good at communicating and took very good care of my cats! Would definitely recommend, she was very thorough and I was able to be away without worrying

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Kristin C.
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Linda A.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
263 reviews
86 repeat clients
11 years of experience
troy, NY, 12180

Very comfortable with Linda and dropping in for my cats. Get updates and pictures along the way. I've rebooked with Linda many times now. Will continue to As long as she's available.

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Jennifer B.
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Shantalee M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12207

Everything was great working with Shantalee, I’m looking forward to have them sit for me again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha P.
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Samantha P.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Samantha was absolutely fantastic! With both my cats being terrified of people, she did a great job in giving them their space and allowing them to feel comfortable enough to come out and eat while she waited. This is the first time I’ve ever had to have somebody come over and feed them when I wasn’t home so I was extremely nervous, but everything went perfectly! (Even though she had to track them down for a picture at the end 😭)

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Sitter Profile Image: Leydi P.
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Leydi P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

About: Hi, my name is Leydi! I’ve loved dogs and cats my whole life and have been around them since I was little. I have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs and cats for family and friends. I’ve always dreamed of working with animals because I truly enjoy being around them and making sure they’re happy, safe, and well cared for. I love seeing dogs go on walks, play, and just enjoy their day, and I feel the same way about cats and their unique personalities. Rover feels like a perfect fit for me because I get to do something I genuinely love. I’m very patient, responsible, caring, and attentive, and I would love the chance to meet and take care of your furry friend :) I’m super responsible and committed. I can definitely accommodate your needs with a little bit of advance notice. Having my own dog, I know how much time they need, so I dedicate pretty much all of my free time to her and I'd love to do the same for your pup! I live in an apartment complex surrounded by lots of nature! We have a dedicated area in the back with both a fenced dog park and a big open one. I have a small dog named Lola who is super friendly and loves playing with dogs and cats. While I prefer watching your pup at your place, I’m happy to host for doggy daycare!

Sitter Profile Image: Leah B.
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Leah B.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Green Island, NY, 12183

Leah was prompt & friendly! Followed all instructions and really treated Zale like their own. So happy to have found her & look fwd to more dog sits! 10/10

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Karen D.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Castleton, NY, 12033

Karen was amazing at caring for our two cats while we were away for a week! Both were looked after lovingly and I appreciate how much Karen communicated with us and how reliable she was! Karen managed to bond with our more shy cat and get her to take her medicine. It was wonderful knowing Polly and Vinny were in good hands!

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Kim A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
35 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12210

Kim did an amazing job!! Absolutely above and beyond, we felt super confident leaving our cats in her hands. All the pictures and videos we received made it clear how cozy our babies were and how much play and care she took with them. Would definitely rebook!

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Sitter Profile Image: Natasha B.
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Natasha B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
118 reviews
42 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna C.
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Anna C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

Anna is great!!! Thank you very much!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Debra E.
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Debra E.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
417 reviews
101 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

This is my second time booking with Deb and won't be my last! She really cares for pets as if they're her own and goes above and beyond. She sends detailed updates about the stay, sends pictures and tends to all the needs requested --she was so kind to even give my cat a toy to keep! I have 100% confidence in Deb and know my cat is loved in Deb's care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katharine W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

Katharine went above and beyond taking such great care of Kitty! Would definitely recommend

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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Defreestville is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was a pleasure to work with! She was very communicative and she made everything so easy. I will 100% be booking with her again!!

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Carli H.
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Sara was so great and dependable! She was able to help us out super last minute, which was REALLY appreciated.

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Lindsay W.
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Gianna went above and beyond while looking after my cat. This is my first time using Rover and Gianna was super communicative and attentive. I would definitely book with her again if needed.

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Heather H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very good at communicating and took very good care of my cats! Would definitely recommend, she was very thorough and I was able to be away without worrying

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Kristin C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosemary was my first river sitter, she did everything I asked and made sure to give my cat a lot of love while I was away! Definitely reccomend her!!

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Ashika D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Camille kept me up to date about my cats, including letting me know about stress issues (my cats get stressed when I am gone). She made sure to take pictures each time and offered to buy treats to help ease their anxiety.

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Carolyn C.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Defreestville on Rover is $16.65 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 587 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Defreestville. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Defreestville. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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