Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Kennedy Heights

“Gabby did GREAT handling my two big babies! They loved her and I had no issues. I will for sure be rebooking Gabby when I need help in the future. Thanks again!”

Erin S.

“Absolutely wonderful sitter! Very thorough and even took the time to bond and play with our timid cat! Sent tons of photos and videos letting us know when/if our cat was eating/drinking/playing.”

Eric M.

About: Early 40’s year old sitter/walker with car. You could say I have 40+ years of experience. My family had a German Shepherd from before I was born and I was very close to her. There has been a stream of pets in my family. Including so so so many cats in NYC. Even going so far as to “rescue” a half feral one. Currently, I share ownership of a dog. As a small business owner of over 10 years, I am able to have a flexible schedule and spend more time hanging out with your pet(s). I can follow their diet and pet or play or brush their hair. As long as you give me a list or schedule, I'll do my best to provide it. I have extensive experience with pets at all stages of life. (As well as other kinds of pets which I am open to caring for.) I am extremely comfortable and unbothered by any dogs or cats. I understand the care required for a wide variety of needs including providing reinforcement on current training. I can reinforce sit, lay down, paw, stay, heel, rollover, or anything else. I can administer medicine with ease for even very giant unruly pets. I am not formally trained in pet CPR, but I am trained in human CPR and have looked at videos for pet CPR. When I was younger I worked as a lifeguard, and have a remarkable natural ability to stay calm and act fast in crisis situations. This comes in handy, for example: when protecting my maltipoo from other dogs, managing territorial behavior, or keeping one dog out of another dog’s bowl. For day boarding, they will stay in the upstairs of a carriage house, where I work in the other room. I have a large yard and can provide leashed walks or yard time as well as photos for you. I am working on getting a camera setup for the boarding room and the yard. My schedule is flexible and I have a car. I have a small business and partial responsibility of my dog, so I do need to be able to run errands, go to meetings, or check in at home to keep that part of my life running. For extended care, and distance further than 5 miles, I prefer be given the option to stay over at clients for the sake of gas costs, time, and energy. First meeting and approach are important to setting a precedent, I first see if the pet will approach me. I like to offer my hand palm down for them to smell. Sometimes it takes a few times smelling the hand before they feel comfortable letting me pet them. In my opinion it’s important not to mess up first impressions with the pet. Spending time together builds familiarity bonds, being attentive builds trust. It’s important to build rapport.

“Becca was lovely and took good care of the puppies. She was great at communicating and kept me updated during the whole process. I’ll use her again ?”

Johnny B.

“I had a great experience working with Emma! She took great care of my kitties and helped give medication to one of them, while also monitoring her condition and keeping me updated every day. It really gave me peace of mind. The kitties are happy to see her again!”

Meng J.

“This was our first time using Rover and meeting/hiring Susan. We feel like we have known Susan longer than two individual times. Took great care of our two dogs, followed all instructions, gave us a report card for every visit, and included many photos each day. So happy we found a gem like Susan. Thank you so very much!”

Steph C.

“Wolf took exceptional care of my two kitties and provided thorough updates that kept me at ease during my travels. I will definitely reach out again in the future!”

Caity V.

“Aleksandra was wonderful during her check ins with my 3 dogs—2 of which have medical needs and take medication multiple times each day (their care can be a lot to organize and accomplish in a short drop in). Aleks is super responsive, was flexible when the plans needed to change and made sure to give each of my girls plenty of love and attention. I will definitely reach out to her again for drop in visits and highly recommend her services to other pet parents!”

Catherine G.

“Daniel is fantastic with my adopted pit! He has even helped teach him some basic commands and tricks! Daniel loves dogs and it definitely shows!”

Franco W.

“Jill was amazing! She followed the instructions for our cats perfectly and it gave us a lot of peace of mind while away. Sent plenty of pictures - would definitely book again!”

Sean P.

“First time we’ve used Anissa’s services. She’s great! We can tell she really enjoyed our dogs and she’s very considerate of our home. Can’t say enough.”

Lorena R.

“Katie was great.”

Matthew N.

About: I’ve always had a dog while growing up and have a true love for them! I may not have any pets of my own at the moment but I treat each dog as such. Since I’ve grown up around dogs my whole life I know the kind of love, attention and care they need and ensure to provide all of those traits for this I’m in the process of getting my real estate license so I’m currently working part time mostly at nights, which leaves my mornings and afternoons pretty available to check in/walk your dogs! My current place does not allow me to have pets, but from having my own dogs growing up I know the kind of care it takes to handle a dog in your own home! I would treat both your home and dogs with respect and give your dog the love you need for the time being

“Brendan was great with our 2 dogs. The dogs seemed to like him and the pictures proved that. He took his time with each dog individually which was nice for the dogs to get their own attention. Thank you for respecting our home and taking care of our fur-babies! We are definitely keeping Brendan in our favorites.”

Andrea C.

“So glad I found Stephanie to take care of my GSD, it was a last min request, Stephanie was very sweet to accommodate all the last min changes, sent immediate updates of my dog with pictures. I’ll be definitely seeking Stephanie’s help to take care of my fur babies in future too”

Preethi K.

“Anna is wonderful! She took such good care of our Charley and was very patient cleaning up the occasional mess. 😊 We felt so comfortable knowing that our girl was in calm, capable, caring hands. Anna was great at communicating with us and we loved seeing updates of their adventures throughout the day. We would definitely hire Anna again!”

Cillian H.

“Great communication, great with my TWO dogs. Walks them together better than I can myself ?. Highly recommend. Very flexible & has great availability for what I need right now.”

Kyle G.

“We are so thankful that Taylor took care of our cat. Taylor was very communicative, shared lots of pictures, and clearly cared for our cat well.”

Luke H.

About: I’ve been around and cared for animals for over 20 years and truly enjoy being around them. I’m patient, attentive, and comfortable with different personalities — from energetic pups to more anxious or senior pets. I offer walks, drop-in visits, and boarding in my home. I do have a cat, and he is used to being around dogs, but I always prioritize safety and comfort for everyone. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pet, and I treat every animal like they’re part of the family. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I work from home and structure my schedule intentionally, so I’m able to provide consistent walks, feeding times, and attention throughout the day. I’m available for morning, midday, and evening walks or drop-ins, and when boarding, pets are rarely left alone for long periods. I value routine and make sure each pet’s normal schedule is maintained to help them feel comfortable and secure. I live in a safe, walkable neighborhood with my son (7 YO) and our cat, Toto. While our backyard is not fenced, dogs are always leashed for outdoor time and walks. We have great sidewalks and a quiet area that’s ideal for daily exercise. Inside the home, I provide a calm and supervised environment. I’m attentive to each pet’s comfort level and always prioritize safety, clear communication with owners, and following specific care instructions. I’m also happy to schedule meet-and-greets beforehand to ensure everyone feels confident.

“We had Monica let our dog out a couple times while we were gone for an overnight. She was great! We didn't have a chance to meet before hand as it was a last minute request but I was able to leave a key and instructions. She was great with our dog, filled his food and water, let him out, took him for a little walk, and even sent us a photo/updates. Would definitely recommend her if you need someone to care for your dog!”

Stephanie R.