House Sitting in Kensington, Buffalo, NY
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“I felt really comfortable leaving my pets and home with Jackie. My pets get really sad when I leave and I knew they were in good hands the moment they met her. I’m happy to have found a pet sitter like Jackie where my pets can build a relationship with someone for when I travel for work and will be booking again right away!”
“Marti did a great job watching my cats for a week. I couldn’t be happier she communicated often. I will absolutely book her again. She took excellent care of my animals and even my most anxious cat was comfortable with her. I highly recommend Marti”
“Kelly was fantastic right from the very first contact. She was incredibly patient as we worked through our own schedule needs, and once it came time to care for our three dogs — including a young puppy — she was thoughtful, attentive, and extremely on top of everything. We felt completely at ease knowing our dogs were in such capable and caring hands. Highly recommend Kelly!”
About: I would be a great pet sitter because I am responsible, patient, and genuinely care about animals’ well-being. I am also young and energetic, which allows me to easily keep up with active dogs who need plenty of exercise, playtime, and attention. I pay close attention to routines like feeding, walking, and engagement to make sure pets feel comfortable and safe while their owners are away. Additionally, I am reliable and communicative, providing regular updates and handling any situation calmly and professionally. I am an aerospace engineering student at the University at Buffalo, with a pretty compact class schedule, so I have a lot of time to care for your animals! During the typical day I am available all through the morning and evening, with a few classes during the day, where I would be unavailable for no more than a few hours. I am a dedicated student who is very responsible and would be a great choice for your pet care! I have always had multiple animals throughout my life, and know just how to care for them! My sister is a vet, who has taught me a lot about animal health and wellness, and is also one phone call away in the event that I need further opinions on a situation. Not only that, but my experience with animals has shown me how to properly care for them, feed them, and entertain them while you are enjoying time away!
“Katie was amazing! She watched my dog, Molly, for the day. Katie was very accommodating to my schedule, communicated effectively and most importantly kept Molly happy and safe! I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
About: I've walked dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities! I am patient and I genuinely enjoy being around dogs! I feel it is important to give them a reliable and balanced lifestyle. On walks, I always give the dog the time and attention it deserves. I have more than enough energy to give your dog(s) the proper exercise they need! No table food, light on the treats, heavy on playtime, attentive to water levels, and I make sure the dog's paws are clean before they walk around your house :)
About: Hi! My name is Celeste. I’ve been caring for animals for 20+ years and believe every animal is special, beautiful, and has a unique personality! I helped train dogs at Petco for three years which taught me how to anticipate and correct behaviors. I will make sure they are loved, entertained, learning, and safe. You don’t have to worry about your fur baby when they’re with me :) A little more about me: I’m currently a quality control lab technologist and decided to care for dogs in my spare time. It’s a great way to get out of the house, get exercise, and meet adorable animals!! Please feel free to ask me any questions. I look forward to caring for your pets! Thanks! — Celeste
“We were very Blessed to have Bri stay in our home for a week while we were on vacation! She took amazing care of our pups that have some special needs. We came home to a clean house. She went above and beyond with our home as well. She got our mail, took out the garbage, washed all the bedding from the room she stayed in etc. Will definitely be calling on her again! Thank you Bri!”
About: I’ve owned dogs that I have actively taken care of for years now! Raising my own boxer puppy and helping out family and friends by dog sitting and taking care of dog their dogs for them! I’m currently a freshman at UB! My classes are pretty short and spread out throughout the day! I would have ample time to check on your dog multiple times day! I am also available almost every weekend! I can actively take your dog out, play with it, take it for walks! Whatever is needed to make sure your dog is in a good environment!
“Once again, Rachael took great care of Murphy. She was even willing to stay an extra day when we needed to extend our trip. She’s always very quick to respond to my messages, and communicates often. I definitely feel comfortable when I leave Murphy home with Rachael.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Sabrina. I felt very comfortable having her stay in my home and care for my 13 year old German Shepherd. I am very cautious about who stays in my home, but I knew after meeting her and having her do a previous drop in service that I was comfortable choosing her. She took great care of my dog, walked her and gave her medications 3 times a day. She sent me several pupdates too!”
“Amanda was so fantastic! She was very communicative leading up to and during her stay, including sending lots of pictures. Our dogs were so happy to have her undivided attention, and she was so thoughtful of our house as well. Will absolutely use her again and highly recommend her!!!”
“Kendra watched our pups and home while we were away just before a large snowstorm. She is great with the dogs—tolerant but in charge—and took excellent care of them. She kept me up to date and sent great updates and photos. Felt very comfortable that if we couldn’t get back the pups would be in very good hands. Ended up returning early to beat the road closures, she was flexible and everything was perfect at the house. Will definitely book with her again and highly recommend her!”
About: I've had pets in my life as far as I can remember. Training and taking care of animals has always been my calling I have reptiles cats and dogs living together under one roof loving with peace in my home I work from home and I have a couple acres with plenty of room . I'm a high energy individual as well as my animals , so it's a perfect match Petting them . Walks . Treats . soothing baths dental care . Eye care. Gut health treat sessions . Mobility training . Potty training . Cooling rest area for heat
About: I have lived with cats my entire life and have an abundance of experience caring for them, meeting their needs and wants. Growing up, I also lived with fostered pugs from a local pet rescue and have experience caring for them. While living in Colorado recently, I gained further experience cat sitting, while caring for dogs, geckos, pet birds, and chickens in a suburban setting. I have some experience walking dogs in urban settings. I am able to visit or stay with your dog to provide food, water medicine, play, and companionship. I also clean yards and immediately pickup pet waste when outside and clean in-house messes to prevent stains. I am communicative about pets and send daily updates and photos unless requested otherwise. I am currently a graduate student who only has class two days a week. I can visit animals daily with limitations to evening time on Tuesdays for visits. I am able to stay overnight with pets in their homes everyday and my maximum time out of the home at this time is 7 hours once a week. I often stay with dogs and visit cats, but can stay overnight in order to maintain their feeding and exercise routines. I let dogs out into the yard and spend time playing with them outside or go on morning and evening walks. With current flexibility, I can go on lunchtime walks. I always update clients about their pets daily unless requested otherwise.
“Amanda was great with our dog Gannon who has lots of energy!! She was extremely thorough and took great care of him. We feel comfortable traveling knowing he is in great hands!”
Kensington pet parents share their Rover experiences
We couldn't have asked for a better person to watch Dug at the house as we travelled this past weekend. From the meet and greet to the end of stay, Amy was a true gem. She contacted us upon arrival at the house, kept us informed throughout the 2 days with text messages and pictures, and cleaned up the house before leaving. Coming home to a happy dog and a clean house was very much appreciated. I would give Amy a 5+ Star rating if it went higher.
Karen was so wonderful!!!!! Took excellent care of my three cats, dog, and axolotl for a whole week. She kept in touch with me about how they were doing, and even gave me some extra water/food containers for them! When my flight home got delayed, she was willing to stay and take care of the animals for me for an extra day, even though she didn't have to. 10/10 thank you so much, Karen <3
Christina was wonderful! She was very responsive, arrived on time, and was so great with Bruce! She has a lot of experience with dog/house sitting and I felt very comfortable leaving Bruce in her hands. Will definitely be using Christina again in the future. Thank you!!!
Kara was an amazing sitter for our dog Mila. She always kept in touch sharing pictures of our Mila, took her for walks, let her out into the yard to enjoy the nice weather and played with her. They kept each other company and you can tell Kara really likes dogs and they really like her!
I cannot recommend Cora and Debbie enough! They stayed at our house to watch our two dogs for 2 nights. They were extremely attentive and patient with both dogs. Cora sent frequent updates and pictures to ease our minds. They administered medications for our dog and took them both on walks! Very happy with their services😊
Ellie was our dog Mila’s first sitter, and she was fantastic: providing constant feedback on Mila and sending pictures and taking care of our Mila like she was her own. Would absolutely recommend her to look after your pets if you have the chance to book her.
Sam was absolutely amazing with our senior English Bulldog. We adopted her recently and hadn’t left her alone with anyone other than immediate family. Sam quickly settled in with Daisy and made her (and us!) comfortable. Sam sent just the right amount of messages and pictures while we were away. We could not have asked for anyone better to have stayed with our little girl. Thank you so much, Sam!
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
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 Kensington.
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. Kensington 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
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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