Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY
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“Emily was great! She followed all the instructions I left for checking on my cats. During her drop-in visit, she played with them and sent plenty of pictures. She is moving soon, otherwise I would be a repeat client!”
“Gwin is one of those special sitters who not only did a great job with my two cats, but who almost immediately captured the heart of my one cat who normally hides from anyone new. I’m very grateful that I was able to go out of town and not worry about my cats because they were in her care. Thanks, Gwin!”
“Dennis is an amazing sitter! Usually when I return home from a trip my cat is anxious and clingy. This time we used Dennis and the difference was noticeable! When I came home my cat was her normal self and I could tell that she had been well cared for. Also, Dennis insured that my cat took her daily medication. Thanks again!”
“Steven was great with Billie. Very responsive and kept us updated all the time. Very easy to work with and flexible. He was understanding and able to solve unexpected problems. Would definitely recommend Steven and would gladly work with him in the future.”
“Anne seems to have really won over my cat, which is not an easy feat! I so appreciate her checking in on him while I'm traveling and it really eases my mind. She leaves such great summaries and sends tons of pictures which is such a nice treat!”
“Iris is wonderful!! She took great care of our shy and skittish cat and sent detailed updates and pictures to keep us informed. Highly recommend!”
“Jasmine is incredibly consistent and accommodating! She kept me up to date on how Picasso (kitty) was doing, and sent great photos. She even went out of her way to ask about certain other things - like using a lint brush where he was sleeping. Highly recommend!”
“Neil C is a very nice person who quite evidently cares deeply about dogs. He was very communicative, punctual and honest. We have a big dog, who can be quite single minded, but Neil took her in his stride. Thank you Neil, for your patience and time.”
About: I have interacted with and taken care of a variety of cats and dogs belongs to relative for the past 4-6 years. I have walked, bathed, fed, and cleaned up after dogs. Additionally, as a cat owner, I have special experience caring for cats in terms of playing, feeding, giving medication, bathing, and litter-box cleaning. As someone who work from home on my computer, I have a lot of time to give extra care to pets that I am taking care of. I am able to be flexible with my schedule to make time for pets as well. I have a very friendly, and mild mannered 2 year old tortoiseshell cat to keep your cat company. I also have a large variety of cat toys such as laser pointers, fake mice, ribbon tassels, cat tunnels, plushies, and more. I have a separate litter box for cat-guests as well. My apartment also has a spacious layout for cats to roam about.
“Wish I could give more than 5 stars for Alloria! She went above and beyond taking care of our two cats. Was extremely responsive and flexible when we had last minute travel plans. Highly recommend!!”
About: I’m a patient, loving sitter with experience caring for senior dogs and their unique needs. Whether it’s administering medication, offering gentle walks, or just being a calming presence, I’m dedicated to making older pups feel safe and comfortable. At the same time, I’m young and active, so I’m more than happy to match the energy of playful, high-energy pets. I treat every dog like family and always prioritize their well-being and happiness. I work part-time, which gives me the flexibility to dedicate quality time to pet care throughout the week. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals, and being a sitter lets me do something I love while staying active and helpful in my community. I’m reliable, communicative, and always make sure pets feel cared for and comfortable in my care! Since I have two cats at home, I prefer to care for pets in their own space through drop-in visits or home stays. I find that pets are often most comfortable in their familiar environment, and I do my best to keep their routines consistent and stress-free. Whether it’s feeding, playtime, walks, or just keeping them company, I treat every visit with care and attention.
“The entire process was very seamless and Bianca was communicative in letting me know if there were any issues or questions. Overall I am happy with the service I received and will be glad to rebook; thank you!”
About: I have had cats and dogs all my life. I have rescued most of my pets. I have had both senior dogs and cats and raised both puppies and kittens. I work from home full time so it is easy for me to adjust my schedule to do walks and perform other care needs. Both of my fur babies are very calm and get along with other animals. I work from home as a business consultant and create my own schedule. I take my dog to the dog run twice a day. Once in the morning before I start work and once in the afternoons/evenings. Including walking time we are usually out for about 45 mins weather permitting. At midday, we go for a short walk/pee break. At night I do one more short walk/pee break before going to bed. I am in an apartment with an elevator. I have Riverside Park a block away and can easily get to the river, Grant's tomb and the dog run on 142. If your dog/cat needs to be crated I have a crate that can be used. I use Pretty Litter for the cat box and it gets cleaned daily. My dog gets fed twice a day and the cat gets wet food in the mornings and has kibble out for the rest of the day.
About: I've been working at a doggy daycare in San Francisco for over five years and I never get tired of working with puppies! I am capable of handling any sizes of dogs and I love it when they bond with me and follow me around. I am also experienced with dog sitting and it brings me joy to see the pups get snuggly at the end of the day. I’m working from home few days a week so I’m pretty flexible with the schedule. Evenings and weekends work for me too if you need a last minute reservation! My experience as a dog handler trained me to be aware of my surroundings and I am really good with communication so I won’t be hesitate to reach out to clients if I ever encounter any issues or have any questions regarding the pups.
About: I’m an academic by day and a dog walker by heart — because every NYC pup deserves a safe, joyful break in their day! Brains, heart, and leash in hand with 5+ years of experience walking dogs of all sizes. I bring calm, care, and structure to every walk. My motto? S.E.T. — Safe. Eager. Taken care of. As someone who’s organized, responsible, and great at reading the needs of others (humans and dogs!), I make sure your pup feels secure and happy. I provide owner-approved treats 🍪, clean water 💧, and plenty of playtime or calm park walks 🌳 — whatever suits your dog best. If you’re looking for someone you can trust — who’s thoughtful, reliable, and genuinely loves dogs — I’d be honored to care for your pup. I’m currently working full time close to home so feel free to sleep in while I walk your pups! Morning walks are a breeze from 6am - 8:30am on weekdays or after work, and 6am until 8pm on weekends and weekday evenings. Need me to stop by and check in on your doggy companion on whole your out enjoying your weekend? I got you! Feel free to request my care during the time that you need. Whether I’m caring for your pet in your home or mine, I treat every dog like family — with routines that are familiar, environments that feel safe, and lots of attention to detail. 🏠 In Your Home: I respect your space and your dog’s routine. I follow feeding, walking, and playtime schedules exactly as you outline, and I always make sure your pup feels calm, comfortable, and cared for. I keep things tidy, send regular updates, and make sure your dog has the consistency they need while you’re away. I make sure your pet has everything they need, all bathroom breaks taken care of and is entertained the whole time you are away ✨ I also send a report of each walk/visit via communication through the Rover app. Would you like to schedule a meet and greet before the stay? What’s the best way to spoil your doggo? I wanna know so I can provide top quality care!
About: I’ve had dogs since I was a kid! two little ones, and currently own my own dog. Very reliable and experienced. I have dealt with reactivity, separation anxiety, and med giving. Grew up with a cat as well! Have always been an animal lover. I am currently in school only Monday, Wednesday so I am pretty free, and my boyfriend is home full time! So whatever care your dog needs we have extensive time! I have one dog named Alaska who is friendly with other dogs, and a sweet girl. So unfortunately we can only take dog friendly dogs. We will walk three times a day, maybe more when I have time! I am willing to accommodate you. Plus, my boyfriend and I will be a team just for your FYI so if one person is busy, then the other person will pick up the slack! We have both owned dogs our whole life, small and big! So we have extensive experience being with dogs full time since we were children.
About: Hi there! Let me tell you a little bit about myself: I had my first dog when I was 15 years old till last year when he passed away. He was my spoiled baby for 13 years. Unfortunately, I moved to a building that doesn't allow pets, so more than a job, this is an opportunity for me to be around those magical beings who fills my soul with love and happiness. I am highly responsible, friendly, and flexible. Your baby is in good hands with me! I work full-time Monday to Friday. I'm usually available on weekends or weekdays after 6 pm, but you can contact me for a more accurate schedule. As a previous dog owner, I understand how important it is to leave them with the right person to take care of them. Dogs are part of your family, and they are to be treated with love, respect, and patience.
“Yiming is so great! She has looked after Walter a couple of times and is so easy to communicate with, and I know Walter is having a great time!”
“Charlie was excellent! They checked-up on our cats consistently and sent us cute photos and updates after each visit. I would definitely ask them to pet sit for us again in the future.”
“Jill was great! My puppy loved her, and she was communicative and helpful throughout the set up, meet and greet, and visit itself. Through the visit she sent pictures and updates, and she made sure to double check with me about care questions since this was her first time with our dog and cat. She was even able to schedule an extension when the meeting I had ran over.”
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Emily F.Star Sitter
“Emily was great! She followed all the instructions I left for checking on my cats. During her drop-in visit, she played with them and sent plenty of pictures. She is moving soon, otherwise I would be a repeat client!”
Gwinevere v.Star Sitter
“Gwin is one of those special sitters who not only did a great job with my two cats, but who almost immediately captured the heart of my one cat who normally hides from anyone new. I’m very grateful that I was able to go out of town and not worry about my cats because they were in her care. Thanks, Gwin!”
Dennis P.Star Sitter
“Dennis is an amazing sitter! Usually when I return home from a trip my cat is anxious and clingy. This time we used Dennis and the difference was noticeable! When I came home my cat was her normal self and I could tell that she had been well cared for. Also, Dennis insured that my cat took her daily medication. Thanks again!”
Steven N.Star Sitter
“Steven was great with Billie. Very responsive and kept us updated all the time. Very easy to work with and flexible. He was understanding and able to solve unexpected problems. Would definitely recommend Steven and would gladly work with him in the future.”
Anne B.
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“Anne seems to have really won over my cat, which is not an easy feat! I so appreciate her checking in on him while I'm traveling and it really eases my mind. She leaves such great summaries and sends tons of pictures which is such a nice treat!”
Iris O.
“Iris is wonderful!! She took great care of our shy and skittish cat and sent detailed updates and pictures to keep us informed. Highly recommend!”
Jasmine J.
“Jasmine is incredibly consistent and accommodating! She kept me up to date on how Picasso (kitty) was doing, and sent great photos. She even went out of her way to ask about certain other things - like using a lint brush where he was sleeping. Highly recommend!”
Neil C.
“Neil C is a very nice person who quite evidently cares deeply about dogs. He was very communicative, punctual and honest. We have a big dog, who can be quite single minded, but Neil took her in his stride. Thank you Neil, for your patience and time.”
Clifmon L.
“Clifmon is a great cat owner to his cat, Gigi, and a great part-time dog owner to his dad's dog, Lula. He's very attuned to a pet's needs, and is a very affectionate caregiver. He has already taken care of my cat (and our other friends' pets) in the past while I've been out of town, and I trust that he'll do a great job watching over others' pets as well.”
Alloria F.
“Wish I could give more than 5 stars for Alloria! She went above and beyond taking care of our two cats. Was extremely responsive and flexible when we had last minute travel plans. Highly recommend!!”
Sophia H.
“Sophia took care of my dachshund Nico on June 2024. She is a really kind and responsible girl. She visit our home two times each day to feed and walk my pet. She also send me every day a video of my dog playing with her and while he ate his food. Always when I call her she answer very quickly and let me know every detail of my dog day. I give my best recommendation, she is fantastic and pets love her!!!!”
Bianca B.Star Sitter
“The entire process was very seamless and Bianca was communicative in letting me know if there were any issues or questions. Overall I am happy with the service I received and will be glad to rebook; thank you!”
Kenda-Le P.Star Sitter
“Kenda-Le is exactly the person you want with your pets! With years of experience with cats and dogs with different personality types and care needs. She is very attentive and will provide you peace of mind about the well being of your pets while they are in her care.”
MintZhet T.
“Mint has had 4 years of dog caring experience at a doggy daycare in SF. He has handled all kinds of dogs with different temperaments and sizes. He has experience walking multiple dogs at a time and knows the safety measures needed to keep dogs safe as well as the people around him. He is quick when it comes to breaking up dog fights and takes pre-emptive measures to avoid them.”
Christine G.
“Christine is an amazing and caring person. Her care and attention that she gives to animals is wonderful. Due to living in NYC she is not able to have a lot of pets as she would like.”
Isabelle M.
“Isabelle is professional and a huge animal lover. Isabelle is responsible and I trust her in my home and with my pets safety. Isabelle is dedicated to anything she chose to do.”
Andrea Y.
“Andrea is a very loving and caring dog walker and sitter. She is responsible and treats our dogs as her own. Zoe and Max are always so happy to see her and wag their tails at the mention of her name. She is always willing to help us if we have an unscheduled need for a dog walk. And the dogs are always left hydrated and with a treat! I would highly recommend her as a companion and care giver for your fur babies!”
Yiming W.
“Yiming is so great! She has looked after Walter a couple of times and is so easy to communicate with, and I know Walter is having a great time!”
Charlie G.
“Charlie was excellent! They checked-up on our cats consistently and sent us cute photos and updates after each visit. I would definitely ask them to pet sit for us again in the future.”
Jillianne D.
“Jill was great! My puppy loved her, and she was communicative and helpful throughout the set up, meet and greet, and visit itself. Through the visit she sent pictures and updates, and she made sure to double check with me about care questions since this was her first time with our dog and cat. She was even able to schedule an extension when the meeting I had ran over.”
Hamilton Heights pet parents share their Rover experiences
Johanna did a fantastic job taking care of our two cats and delighting us with regular photos and videos of them. Would absolutely recommend for a friendly and easy experience!
Jiyoon is the best! I always feel confident that my cat is in good hands when Jiyoon is caring for her.
Ashley took great care of my kitty and sent videos and photos with each visit. She spent extra time with him and clearly had a good rapporf with him. I came home to a happy, relaxed cat.
Fantastic sitter! -- including for cats that need someone to visit them, but don't want to snuggle or play in the typical way. Will handle some hissing and attempted intimidation from one cat, and hiding and total disappearance from the other cat. Excellent communication.
Symba was an exceptional host. He has great communication skills and I could tell by the photos that Leo was super happy to see him every day! There was also little snafu with my roommate missing a flight and still being in the apartment when Symba arrived, and Symba was very professional about the situation. Thank you for that
Matthew did a fantastic job taking care of my cats! He was super communicative, sending frequent updates and pics that gave me so much peace of mind. He followed all instructions and made sure my cats felt loved and entertained by playing with them daily and at times even spending extra time with them. I would absolutely ask for Matthew’s help again next time I’m away. Highly recommend!
Jasie provided exceptional service! She was extremely communicative/flexible and provided reassuring updates and photos each drop in. I booked on rover last minute and thanks to Jasie I will definitely be using her services again!
Frances did a fantastic job of looking after our spicy kitty Cleo. Frances was communicative and followed instructions perfectly. I looked forward to her daily updates and felt confident Cleo was in capable and experienced hands. I would happily book Frances again for cat sitting and highly recommend her.
Working with Mikey was super easy and simple. They took great care of my cat Walter and were quick to respond to any communication.
Eileen was excellent as a drop-in sitter for my pup. She was communicative before and throughout the time I used her services, and always promptly shared updates about how the drop-ins went. I came home to a relaxed, happy dog :-)
Alexa was an amazing Catsitter! She is thoughtful, caring, and responsible. We had peace of mind knowing our cat was in good hands. Hopper (our cat) was a huge fan as well! Would highly recommend!
Excellent again! Elizabeth kept a good eye on my cat who had the sneezes, and once again made a great bond with my super shy cat.
Dominick was absolutely exceptional! So thorough, and provided such detailed, thoughtful, and frequently hilarious narratives about visits with our cats! We will definitely be booking again! Thank you!
Alysce accommodated drop in visits on very short notice and was great with my cat! Would definitely rebook in the future!
Victoria was great! She took care of my shy boy and got him out of his shell! Highly recommend leaving your babies in her care.
Ai was super professional and friendly. We met before I left, which helped me feel very secure to leave my precious angel for the weekend. Thank you, Ai!!
Fiona was great! We needed to find someone last minute for our two cats and she stepped up and was awesome. The cats clearly liked her immediately and she did a great job caring for them and communicating with us while we were gone!
Alicia was amazing! She took great care of my Shih Tzu over the holiday weekend and was incredibly patient and understanding, especially when I had some unexpected issues with my door lock. She kept me updated regularly, and I felt completely at ease knowing my pup was in such good hands. I truly appreciated her kindness, flexibility, and professionalism. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!
Kathleen provided excellent care for my cat Magnum. She was attentive and kind and made sure he had everything he needed while I was out of town. She answered all my messages quickly, was flexible with my schedule, and uploaded adorable photos for me to look at. I would highly recommend Kathleen for any and all petsitting needs.
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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 Hamilton Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Hamilton Heights 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
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- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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