Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In East Boston
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About: As a student studying veterinary medicine, I feel confident in my abilities to provide the best care for your animal. My passion for animals started at a very young age and led me to start my own pet sitting business at 12 years old. I enforced my husbandry knowledge in college by volunteering at the MSPCA Animal Shelter and Clinic and the New England Animal Hospital. This taught me the best care for animals of all ages and health statuses including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and rodents. I am Fear Free certified which is a course that emphasizes the best ways to interact with and treat animals to reduce anxiety and stress. Additionally, I am well experienced with administering medications if needed. As a student, I have fewer commitments when I am home for break which is perfect for pet parents looking for frequent or long visits and vacation pet care. I will unfortunately not be able to provide routine visits during the times I am at school but I return home for months at a time during the winter and summer. When you love what you do like me, visits with your pets are long and thoughtful every time. Though I cannot house your pets in my home due to my own senior cat, I can assure that I will make my visits at your home count.
About: Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I’ve been taking care of dogs for about 10 years now. Although I don’t own a dog myself, many of my friends and family do! I frequently help them with dog walks, potty breaks, and staying at their homes overnight. My love for furry friends is abundant 🐾🩵 I believe that every pet should feel safe, and I prioritize comfort for all pets! I love all pets like they were my own, so I can guarantee your pet will feel safe with me. I currently work for the government full-time in Boston (full criminal background check completed). I am available for weekends and before/after work (6 AM - 8 AM, and after 4 PM during the week). I care for pets by providing a safe, loving environment tailored to each pet’s needs. When caring for pets in clients home I make sure to keep the pets routine as close to normal as possible. I give them the same love and attention they would receive from their caring owners. I like to update my clients with photos and messages while caring for their pets to ensure they are safe! I also respect my clients home by keeping it clean, and following the homeowners directions. My main focus is safety of the pet, consistency, and affection ❤️
About: I grew up with cats since I was a little girl and truly understand their unique personalities! I now have a kitty of my own, Lyla, who I adore and care for daily. Because my dad was allergic to dogs, they weren’t a big part of my childhood, but I’ve gained a lot of experience dog sitting for family friends over the years, including overnights. I’m comfortable with both cats and dogs and love getting to know each pet’s routine, needs, and quirks. Whether it’s playtime, snuggles, or a quiet companion, I’m here to make your pet feel safe and loved while you’re away! I am a teacher working outside of Boston and am able to provide overnight care or drop-ins after 3:30 pm. During the summer from July-August, I have a very open schedule in the mornings and afternoons! I’ve grown up with cats since I was 6, and before I moved out, I helped care for our senior kitty, giving her daily medication and making sure she was comfortable and loved in her older years. Now, I have a kitty of my own and I keep a clean, cozy space with plenty of toys, sunny spots for naps, and quiet corners for downtime. I follow each pet’s routine closely, whether that’s mealtime, medications, or play preferences, and I always make sure they feel safe, relaxed, and right at home!
“Adrienne was wonderful watching our two cats. This was our first long trip away from the cats so we were obviously apprehensive, but Adrienne was very responsive and gave us great updates with pictures and videos. She was very patient with our shy cats and was able to win them both over. We, and especially our cats, would definitely recommend her.”
About: I love dogs, they each have unique personalities. I do understand that our pets are very special and deserve great care. I am prompt and I will communicate with you. Recently I have dog sat and dog walked a pair of Samoyed a pair of dogs quite often. They love watching me cook. They can sit, stay, and give paw. Very routine and food driven. Great with kids and gentle. I have availability all day every other weekend and Tuesday and Thursday nights. I love dog walking, being outdoors. If your dog does well with children my availability is more open. I will feed them, give them water, give their medications, take for walks, and monitor to make sure they are not destructive of any items. Also I give very good pet cuddles.
About: I’ve been a dog owner for over 3 years. I would take as much care for my puppy as I could. Every morning - every evening my dog was part of my every day routine. I would make sure my pet was all set fed, and had water, and brought outside before I went on with my day! my dog was my best friend. Every where I went my dog would follow. She was like another family member! I couldn’t go on a walk without her outside. I love walking the lake, or walking around the neighborhood. The dog is like another family member! I treated my dog with care and like she was one of us. Always making sure she was well fed, cleaned, groomed, and walked!
“Erika was great. From the start, she was communicative, reliable, and genuinely caring. She provided regular updates with pictures, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. We came home to happy, well-cared-for pets and a tidy space. I highly recommend Erika to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
About: Hello! I am a recent Wellesley College graduate but I come from a big family in Austin, Texas. I've looked after dogs, cats, plants, and plenty of farm animals. I adore animals and have two dogs of my own back home. I have great communication and I am willing to send regular updates and photos to give owners peace of mind. I read and respond to signals that animals give attentively so your pets will be in great hands! I am looking forward to caring for your homes and pets. I am currently looking for jobs before starting grad school in the fall. I babysit occasionally, but I am often not away for more than 3-5 hours. My home is currently being renovated so I will not be hosting any pets there at the moment. I am happy to consider in home pet care after renovations are finished.
About: We are a family of 5 (7 year old, 4 year old, 2 year old) who love animals and pets but are not ready to have one of our own. Both parents have grown up with dogs and cats and the kids are around their cousins dogs constantly! We would love to sit for your pet and give them much love and attention :) We work remote many days of the week and are home most weekends so we would love to have a house guest to play with! Fenced in yard, 3 friendly gentle kids and a house full of love! We are very doting and love long walks with your furry friend
About: Hi, I’m Sam! I’ve been caring for dogs for over 6 years and have had 2 of my own prior to college, so I know firsthand how much they mean to the family. Whether it’s daily walks, playtime, or overnight sitting, I treat every pet like my own—with love, patience, and plenty of belly rubs. Animals bring me so much joy, and I make sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away. From energetic puppies to sweet senior dogs, I’m here to give them the attention they deserve. I am a recent college grad who will be able to work until July 1. I have a lot of open availability so please feel free to message me for more specific times. In my home they’ll get plenty of love, walks, playtime, and cuddles. I keep their routine as close to normal as possible so they feel comfortable and safe. If I’m caring for your pet at your place, I’ll follow their usual schedule for meals, walks, and snuggles. I’ll keep things clean, give them all the attention they need, and send you updates and pictures so you know they’re happy and cared for.
About: Hi! My names Jaden and I have a puppy named Medusa! I trained her myself and she’s very well behaved and loves people and dogs! I have years of experience will all sorts of pets such as dogs/puppies, fish/corals, and even some experience with cats, though admittedly, not as much. I’m a plant collector too so I can also help care for those, if needed ☺️ I’m currently working a full time job, so pet care will most often be scheduled for before and after my shifts, but also on my days off! I have a crate trained my puppy in our apartment. we have a small fenced patio perfect for getting a little fresh air without worrying about escape!
“Mikaela was fantastic! This was our first time leaving our pup but she really made him feel at ease and gave him extra attention and love while we were away and she made sure to keep us updated with lots of pictures along the way. Our Cat doesn't like ANYONE but us but she seemed to take to Mikaela very well and even let her pet her! I will definitely be asking Mikaela to care for our animals again if we need it!”
About: Hello and welcome to my profile. My name is Monica and I am the proud fur-mom to a 3 year old golden named Mango. I am on rover to help with the needs of pet care as I know it can be quite expensive these days and am looking for something to do in my free time. I currently work at an Animal Hosptial, looking to expand my time with animals. I have 7 years of animal care, including 4 of those years working at a doggie daycare/kennel environment which has allowed me to understand dogs better, and how their body language/behavior is when it comes to being in a kennel environment and in a home environment. My dog Mango and I love to go on walks whether it’s to her favorite swimming area, or just in a field to run around and play ball. We are always out walking no matter the weather! I have experience taking care of animals ranging from puppies all the way to seniors. I have experience doing medications as well for both cats and dogs. I would love to help be a pet sitter for your wonderful fur babies. Don’t hesitate to reach out 😊 Always can fit in time to take your furbaby on a walk if they are energetic, or sit at home and give them attention if they are a homebody. Always love playing ball and being outside no matter the weather. For my own home I do not have a fenced in yard but my golden has a electric fence that she has been trained on to stay in the area when we are outside playing, or just enjoying the weather. If a fenced in yard is something you don’t have, I am always willing to find a quiet dog area to let your pup run, or even be able to take on a nice long walk to burn out their energy
East Boston pet parents share their Rover experiences
Ariana did a great job with Piper! We have a tricky automatic wet feeder and she handled it with no problem. She was attentive and quick to share extensive updates and pictures of Piper twice a day, and it was such a relief to have a reliable sitter taking care of her while we were gone! :)
We (people + cats) really enjoyed having Sunny (Haowen) as our cat sitter!!! He is exceptionally thorough and thoughtful and I especially appreciated his attention to detail. He honestly communicated about little hiccups (e.g., flat tire, cat puke) and professionally managed them. We would love to have Sunny take care of our cats again!!
Jing is incredibly responsible and genuinely goes above and beyond. It is so hard to find someone who truly understands cats, but she is a natural. She took care of all the essentials perfectly, including keeping a close eye on the automated litter box to ensure it was running smoothly. What really set her apart was the extra care she gave—she took the time to properly groom him and made sure he got plenty of active playtime. To top it all off, her post-visit updates were fantastic; she left highly detailed descriptions after every single visit, which gave me total peace of mind. I trust her completely and cannot recommend her enough!
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in East Boston.
Rover makes it easy to find East Boston 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
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