House Sitting in First Ward, Buffalo, NY
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“Maia was kind enough to come to a meet and greet visit days before the sitting job. I enjoyed our time chatting and getting to know a bit about her. I felt really good about leaving Sully with her. During the actual sitting job, she had planned many activities to help keep my high energy puppy busy. We know that they went for walks, played ball and much more as he was tired out! And that was a good thing! Looking forward to a repeat visit. Thanks Maia for taking such good care of Sully.”


“This was our second time with Jackie and it went great! She sent daily updates, which were much appreciated. Jackie also took really great care of my home and left things very clean and tidy!”


“We had Ryan stay with our 2 dogs, Jade and Sienna and we are so happy we chose him. He took great care of them! They can be timid around new people and Jade takes a bit to trust, but Ryan got them to warm up and be best buddies right away. They were cuddle buddies from then on. He sent some pics too and we could see they were very comfortable with him. Ryan was always very good with communication too. He's a really great guy. Don't hesitate to book him as we certainly will be booking him again.”


“Haley was wonderful! She was a respectful house guest. She gave us updates and sent photos of our dogs through out her stay. She was very thorough in her questions getting to know our dogs and their routine. She was overall great to work with. We will definitely be using her in the future!”


“Carolyn is absolutely wonderful person and caregiver to my 2 furry boys. She is calm, careful, respectful, dependable, responsive and just top notch -will definitely book with her again.”

“Awesome sitter, felt we could absolutely trust her with both our dog and my parent’s dog. Loved the bonus update pictures!”


“Nicole was an amazing dog sitter! She worked from home so she could stay with my anxious pup. Communication was excellent - timely responses and I got pictures every day. She even left a little postcard of pictures she took of my dog for me when I get home! So cute! I felt comfortable with her at my house, which she left as tidy as she found it. Anyone would be lucky to have her watch their pets.”


“So very happy to have Haley stay with my girls! I got many updates and photos that made me feel comfortable and happy being away. She was always on time and very friendly with them :) I would definitely recommend having Haley watch your babies!”


“Amy was great and I highly recommend! She cared for my dog & cat overnight & sent picture updates throughout the day. Even my neighbors complemented seeing her walk my Nala and how good she was taking care of her. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you Amy!”


“Ciara was excellent! She has great communication and followed all instructions perfectly. Sent lots of photos of Soup and Noodles and went above and beyond.”


About: I’ve cared for pets since age 10. I am a stay at home dog mom ready to care for all your pets wants and needs! Stay at home pet mom who loves to care for animals. Available anytime and always willing to travel if it’s needed. Always reliable to work Any animal in my care will be treated like my own animals. They will be loved, kept on routine and given anything they will need

“My two dogs are everything to me. They are my babies and I usually have a family member take care of them. There was an emergency that I had to get someone else asap. I’m so happy I trusted Nafisa, my boys loved her. She was in communication with me while I was traveling and it made me feel less worried. She’s amazing!!”


About: Registered Nurse Registered Yoga Teacher Musician Lover of animals I will take care of your animal like they are my own! Looking forward for this experience to care for your animal :) I work as a Registered Nurse with a flexible schedule. I love meeting new pets and people! I hope our schedules can align! I provide quality care. I care for the unique needs of each animal I offer services to. I am a very gentle person in nature and am always seeking good vibes ✨

“Gabriella was a life saver helping us to fill a care gap for our pups while we were away for our honeymoon. She scheduled a meet and greet right away and was very communicative during her time with them despite us being out of the country no less. Our boys are a rather large handful but Gabriella was more than willing to be firm with them. It was clear they were well loved and cared for and we couldn't recommend her more for your own pups!”


“We entrusted our beloved furry friend to Rave’s care for six nights while we were away on our summer vacation—and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Rave was incredibly easy to communicate with and kept us updated every day with thoughtful messages and adorable photos of our pup. It gave us such peace of mind knowing our buddy was not only well looked after but genuinely happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate the care and attention Rave provided and wouldn’t hesitate to book again!”


“I can’t say enough about how wonderful Beste was with my little dog Harry. He is elderly, blind and hard of hearing. He doesn’t like many people but he loved Beste. He is on medications and is a finicky eater. He took his meds from Beste and he ate well. He is sometimes incontinent but during her 3 day stay he only had one accident. She sent me many pics and videos and I was able to enjoy my long weekend away without having to worry about Harry. I highly recommend Beste, she is the best.”


“She was fantastic! She provided my girl with lots of love while I was away.”


“Ray comes highly recommended after his stay with our cat and dog! He is an effective communicator, quick to respond and easy to plan with. He took excellent care of our pets and our home and sent us updates while we were gone. Both pets seemed happy and at ease when we returned. Would definitely recommend Ray to anyone in need of a sitter.”


About: I’ve always been around dogs and cats growing up. My grandmother owned an in-home dog grooming business that I assisted with from a young age. I’ve had my own family dogs since the age of 7. Whenever friends or family have gone out of town, they trusted me to look after their dogs as well as cats. Currently I have a 3-year-old catahoula leopard / lab mix and an 8-year-old brown tabby cat. During the week I work 9-5 from home. I tend to have most of my meetings early in the morning due to time zone differences, meaning I have the majority of the day to look after your dog. On weekends my availability can start as early as 9AM. I am typically available I don’t ski or snowboard – so you don’t have to worry about me being in the mountains. 1. There are many outdoor parks near my apartment building, as well as a dog run in the apartment complex itself. My 3-year-old pup is extremely friendly and playful, meaning your furry friend will always have someone to keep them company, should they want a friend.

About: I grew up with Dogs, and had a highly reactive dog with separation anxiety for 5 years who recently passed away. Prior to having my big sweet old guy, I dog sat frequently. I work for myself so I have a flexible schedule and can spend lots of time hanging with your pup. I love taking long walks so your pup will get plenty of exercise if needed too. I work for myself so I have an extremely flexible schedule and can be with your pup as needed. I’m rarely gone for more then 3 hours at a time during the day. I have a fenced in yard and a long lead. I also live near a large park and close to the outer harbor which both make great walking spots.
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Maia L.

“Maia was kind enough to come to a meet and greet visit days before the sitting job. I enjoyed our time chatting and getting to know a bit about her. I felt really good about leaving Sully with her. During the actual sitting job, she had planned many activities to help keep my high energy puppy busy. We know that they went for walks, played ball and much more as he was tired out! And that was a good thing! Looking forward to a repeat visit. Thanks Maia for taking such good care of Sully.”


Jackie G.

“This was our second time with Jackie and it went great! She sent daily updates, which were much appreciated. Jackie also took really great care of my home and left things very clean and tidy!”


Ryan S.Star Sitter

“We had Ryan stay with our 2 dogs, Jade and Sienna and we are so happy we chose him. He took great care of them! They can be timid around new people and Jade takes a bit to trust, but Ryan got them to warm up and be best buddies right away. They were cuddle buddies from then on. He sent some pics too and we could see they were very comfortable with him. Ryan was always very good with communication too. He's a really great guy. Don't hesitate to book him as we certainly will be booking him again.”


Haley D.Star Sitter

“Haley was wonderful! She was a respectful house guest. She gave us updates and sent photos of our dogs through out her stay. She was very thorough in her questions getting to know our dogs and their routine. She was overall great to work with. We will definitely be using her in the future!”


Carolyn T.
“Carolyn is absolutely wonderful person and caregiver to my 2 furry boys. She is calm, careful, respectful, dependable, responsive and just top notch -will definitely book with her again.”


Colleen M.

“Awesome sitter, felt we could absolutely trust her with both our dog and my parent’s dog. Loved the bonus update pictures!”


Nicole G.

“Nicole was an amazing dog sitter! She worked from home so she could stay with my anxious pup. Communication was excellent - timely responses and I got pictures every day. She even left a little postcard of pictures she took of my dog for me when I get home! So cute! I felt comfortable with her at my house, which she left as tidy as she found it. Anyone would be lucky to have her watch their pets.”


Haley S.Star Sitter

“So very happy to have Haley stay with my girls! I got many updates and photos that made me feel comfortable and happy being away. She was always on time and very friendly with them :) I would definitely recommend having Haley watch your babies!”


Amy F.

“Amy was great and I highly recommend! She cared for my dog & cat overnight & sent picture updates throughout the day. Even my neighbors complemented seeing her walk my Nala and how good she was taking care of her. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you Amy!”


Ciara F.

“Ciara was excellent! She has great communication and followed all instructions perfectly. Sent lots of photos of Soup and Noodles and went above and beyond.”


Johanna M.
“She is the best care taker of all animals that I have ever seen she cares for animals like they are her own children. You don’t have to worry about a thing when your dogs are in her care.”


Nafisa S.Star Sitter

“My two dogs are everything to me. They are my babies and I usually have a family member take care of them. There was an emergency that I had to get someone else asap. I’m so happy I trusted Nafisa, my boys loved her. She was in communication with me while I was traveling and it made me feel less worried. She’s amazing!!”


Emily M.
“Impressed on how good she is with difficult and aggressive dogs (dogs that overprotects their territory and have tendency to bite) They loved her! 250% recommended!”


Gabriella S.

“Gabriella was a life saver helping us to fill a care gap for our pups while we were away for our honeymoon. She scheduled a meet and greet right away and was very communicative during her time with them despite us being out of the country no less. Our boys are a rather large handful but Gabriella was more than willing to be firm with them. It was clear they were well loved and cared for and we couldn't recommend her more for your own pups!”


Rave G.

“We entrusted our beloved furry friend to Rave’s care for six nights while we were away on our summer vacation—and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Rave was incredibly easy to communicate with and kept us updated every day with thoughtful messages and adorable photos of our pup. It gave us such peace of mind knowing our buddy was not only well looked after but genuinely happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate the care and attention Rave provided and wouldn’t hesitate to book again!”


Beste A.

“I can’t say enough about how wonderful Beste was with my little dog Harry. He is elderly, blind and hard of hearing. He doesn’t like many people but he loved Beste. He is on medications and is a finicky eater. He took his meds from Beste and he ate well. He is sometimes incontinent but during her 3 day stay he only had one accident. She sent me many pics and videos and I was able to enjoy my long weekend away without having to worry about Harry. I highly recommend Beste, she is the best.”


Araia H.

“She was fantastic! She provided my girl with lots of love while I was away.”


Ray T.

“Ray comes highly recommended after his stay with our cat and dog! He is an effective communicator, quick to respond and easy to plan with. He took excellent care of our pets and our home and sent us updates while we were gone. Both pets seemed happy and at ease when we returned. Would definitely recommend Ray to anyone in need of a sitter.”


Darrean J.
“You couldn't be leaving your pet in better hands! Darrean is one of the most responsible people I know. She has watched both of my cats, and I always come home to the happiest, healthiest kitties. She gave them constant attention and provided plenty of updates to help ease my anxiety. I've also watched Darrean raise both her own dog Apollo, and her cat Kona, and she does a fantastic job handling both high-energy and low-energy pets that may need different levels of care!”


Sara H.
About: I grew up with Dogs, and had a highly reactive dog with separation anxiety for 5 years who recently passed away. Prior to having my big sweet old guy, I dog sat frequently. I work for myself so I have a flexible schedule and can spend lots of time hanging with your pup. I love taking long walks so your pup will get plenty of exercise if needed too. I work for myself so I have an extremely flexible schedule and can be with your pup as needed. I’m rarely gone for more then 3 hours at a time during the day. I have a fenced in yard and a long lead. I also live near a large park and close to the outer harbor which both make great walking spots.
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in First Ward.
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. First Ward 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
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