House Sitting in Ithaca

“I used to live with Crystal in college and she used to babysit my dog, Cece, all the time. She’s great with pets. She loves them and they love her. I can tell Cece feels comfortable around her and trusted her. She is an amazing person and pet caregiver if you need a sitter. Def recommend!”

“Shakti was great with our dog - Grusha can be pretty anxious, but Shakti took the time to meet Grusha ahead of time and put her at ease. I’d definitely hire her again.”

About: I am an experienced dog handler currently working for a doggie daycare. I have also grown up owning and caring for both cats and dogs. I am extremely happy working with pets and can confidently perform everyday care. I currently work part time Thursday-Saturday, but I keep my schedule flexible throughout the rest of the week. I have my own transportation and manage my time efficiently. I currently live with and care for three cats: Fez, Chris, and KitKat. I have experience living with multiple dogs and cats at a time, so chaos is no issue. I can follow any feeding and activity schedule, give medication, and perform hygiene and grooming tasks like baths or trimming nails.

“During a six-week long training out of state, Marissa took care of my two fur babies as well as my house with the same love and care as if it were her own. She used her vet tech training to ensure my cats were provided the highest level of attention. Additionally, she provided continuous updates with the absolute cutest pictures to make sure I was never left guessing. If she lived closer to me, I would schedule her to care for my kitties all the time.”

“Kaylee watched our two rescue dogs and cat for 6 nights at our house. This was our first time leaving our animals with someone else for multiple days. Our one dog is typically shy and afraid of new people, but Kaylee handled this with ease, and was so patient with her! She was responsive with all of our questions, and updated us each day. We will definitely book with them again.”

“Gabby was wonderful! Communicative, prompt, and responsible. She sent me lots of pics and updates so I was very reassured. She really seemed to enjoy spending time with my cat which made the whole experience pleasant . I will definitely try to book her again.”

About: I took care of my dog, Macie (in profile picture), since I was 11 years old. We were both "pups" when we rescued her and truly grew up together. Macie was a medium sized boxer-beagle mix that was a ball of energy. Made for fun times and sometimes a steep learning curve. She was a quick learner though and it made me a better teacher. I have also been a dog-sitter for neighborhood dogs, including two larger juvenile brothers. And finally, I developed a special-bond with my sister's dog, Rory. Rory unfortunately had a very rough start to life, which left her completely terrified of the world around her. She needed a gentle touch (figuratively, because she wouldn't literally let anyone touch her). Slowly but surely she wouldn't run away when you came nearby and she started to open up to the idea of giving this world a second chance. She is now a happy teenager! All of that is to say, I understand that all dogs with their own care needs and personalities and I love the process of figuring out how to make each individual's day better. I am currently independently studying to become a web developer. Which means I make my own schedule during the week. Happy to walk and drop-in anytime Monday through Saturday. House Sitting is available any day of the week! I can be flexible with most weekends if given a couple of days notice. Currently have lots of availability between 7am-11am and any time after 3:30pm. Would love to added some regular walks or visits during that time, but happy to accept one-time requests as well! I am happy to visit your home and walk around the surrounding areas. If given permission, we can expand that range to car-rides and local trails as well. I am extremely attentive and my top priority is keeping your dog safe. With that being the case, the only thing I will feed your dog is food you provide or treats you approve. (Unfortunately I can't bring dogs to my home or I would risk losing a security deposit)

“I was a little nervous hiring someone on Rover who I didn’t know to house sit my three pups, but I am glad I trusted the reviews. Dogs were safe and happy and house looks just the way we left it. Will rebook!”

“Sierra house sat for our large dog and 2 cats for 10 days. We came home to happy and healthy animals. She sent us regular updates, videos and photos while we were away. The updates were so sweet and made us so happy to see they were doing well. On our return, we had a flight delay and Sierra graciously offered to stay an extra night to help us out if necessary. We ultimately didn’t need her to stay, but it was such a huge relief to know she would help out if needed. We highly recommend Sierra and will book with her again.”

“Caroline took great care of Coco and sent us pictures daily so we could see how our elderly girl was doing. She brought in the mail and watered our plants. And when we came back the house looked great… She provided us with peace of mind so we could enjoy our time away. I definitely recommend her!!”

“Sarah was very responsive and took excellent care of our cat and dog!”

“Summer was amazing house sitting my dog Haddie over the weekend! She took the time to learn what Haddie liked and then made sure to include those activities (playing catch and porch time) into their day. She was great at updating me on how Haddie was doing and sending me photos. Summer was very attentive and caring, and I will definitely be booking her again in the future!”

“Kyle was great! He took wonderful care of Mox, making sure he got lots of exercise and attention. I would definitely recommend him as a sitter.”

“Emma took great care of our dog! She was knowledgeable about dog behavior and we appreciated how she sent us lots of updates.”

“Chris took good care of Coco, following our directions and’s her routine. He also left the house in good order. Coco was well and happy when we returned. What more could we ask for?!”

“Maggie was amazing with my dog while I was out of town. She repeatedly sent updates and pictures, which made me feel at ease, and she left my house in pristine condition.”

“Claudia was amazingly professional and attentive to my two senior cats. I had to go out of town for 9 days and she stayed over, taking great care of them. For shorter trips away, I usually have friends stop in to check on them, but the cats are always stressed out when I get back. This time, they were pretty normal when I got home despite the longer time away, clearly having felt well taken care of the whole time!”

“Abel used to take care of my dog frequently whenever I would go on vacations or needed to travel for work. He was great at getting her outside with other dogs and making sure she was cared for. You can tell he forms a special bond with each dog he interacts with and will take great care of yours.”

“Serena is the sweetest! Very communicative and we got lots of great pictures and videos of our little guys. She took great care of both our pets and our home. Your pets are in good hands with her!”

“She was very reliable and trustworthy. She took good care of my 2 cats and sent me photos and videos everyday. I felt relaxed knowing that they were being cared for. I would definitely use her services again.”