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Sitter Profile Image: Heidi D.
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Heidi D.
$19
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4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Heidi was bery warm and caring to Harpo. Jun was a great addition to the service as they plaed well. Harpo even saw Juni in the park a few days later and it was clear they became fast friends - played so well together! Heidi as definintley a great fit for my puppy still learning maturity out and about. Juni was a very good influence. I woul recommend her and will be using her again!

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Keir W.
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Stacey S.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lexington, MA, 02420

About: I’m reliable, flexible and a good communicator, who loves to spend time with your fur babies, whether it’s cuddles, play or a long walk in the woods. I’m a teacher who has lots of flexibility this summer! I have my own strong and active 45 pound rescue, Sox, and have walked many neighbors’ dogs and helped my kids with their own dog walking businesses. I’d love to meet your pup! I’m a teacher, currently off for summer vacation, so I have a lot of flexibility June, July and August. I may often be available last minute, as well. I have a car, and am comfortable entering and exiting your home. (My own dog greets people with a whole lot of barking, so I’m used to that!)

Sitter Profile Image: Ugur D.
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Ugur D.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Very good with the cat!

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Lloyd E.
Sitter Profile Image: Bianca W.
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Bianca W.
Star Sitter
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

About: I’ve had cats since I was 8 years old. With the 16 years of experience with cats, I believe every fur baby needs a home away from home. Like with every pet parent, I strive for the best with my cat. If you choose me to watch your fur baby, I will provide the best and safest environment for them. Do they need a room to themselves? You got it. Has explosive diarrhea? I have cleaning supplies. Medical issues? Another way to keep me on my toes. I hope you consider me as a prospective aunt to your kitter cat or doggo and can’t wait to fill up my camera role with adorable pictures. I look forward to hearing from you 💕 I am a grad student at Brandeis University. My classes are usually over by 2 pm, so after then I’m usually at my apartment caring for my cat and completing schoolwork. So needless to say, I have a lot of flexibility within my schedule for your pets individual needs. If I am doing home visits, I would like to visit the clients home a day or two prior to the arranged visit(s) to understand the animals needs and to see if we would be a good fit. I believe it is important to establish an understanding with the animal in question before I frequent the premises so there isn’t any unnecessary stress for your pet. In regards to boarding, I have a medium sized apartment that would be good for any cat or small-medium dog. There are multiple grassy areas for bathroom breaks and walks around the premises. You will have to provide me with your animals usual schedule (times for bathroom breaks, when and how much time are committed to walks, feeding times, etc.) so I can build my set around them and their needs

Sitter Profile Image: Kristina P.
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Kristina P.
Star Sitter
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

You would be lucky to have Kristina watching your pets. She is very thoughtful, gives regular updates, and great with our very energetic black lab puppy Sully.

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Meaghan M.
Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa B.
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Vanessa B.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

Vanessa was very responsive and helpful with our cats!

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Jessica O.
Sitter Profile Image: Tanya S.
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Tanya S.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Tanya always does great with Bernie and communicates well!

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Linda M.
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Amarais T.
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$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Amarais was very attentive to my cat & took the time for an intro visit before my trip. I really appreciate that she took time to brush him out & water my outdoor plants.

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Katie W.
Sitter Profile Image: Anne H.
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Anne H.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
arlington, MA, 02474

Anne was prompt, communicative and very caring with our kitty! She also went above and beyond with our cat’s unfortunate throw up and bringing packages indoors!

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Caitlin R.
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ying w.
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

Ying did an excellent job with our cat and was a proactive communicator

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Trevor L.
Sitter Profile Image: Asia A.
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Asia A.
Star Sitter
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wilmington, MA, 01887

Have rebooked multiple times! Such a nice dog sitter and always good at communicating. Always the first sitter I book!!! A+++

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Creighton M.
Sitter Profile Image: Renee R.
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Renee R.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

About: Hello - Thank you for looking at my profile, and for thinking of me as your pet's caregiver. I am currently, an at home sitter, but willing to open my home to your pet. I am a dog owner too, and know that good help is hard to come by. I am loving, and fun and love to go on long walks on the beach with my puppy or hiking trails. Your pet is a part of your family, and I intend to treat your pet like my very own! I live in an apartment, but it is spacious and close to many parks and beaches.

Sitter Profile Image: Olya S.
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Olya S.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

Olya was amazing with Tina and sent plenty of pictures. This was a last minute emergency and she was available and quick to respond and accept the booking. Recommended 110%!

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Karla M.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabel S.
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Isabel S.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02452

Isabel was great!! Checked in on our kitty, sent cute pics, and left our place just as she found it.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia C.
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Cynthia C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02476

About: I am a freelance artist by trade, I'm looking to earn some supplementary by putting to good use my love of animals and experience as a lifetime pet owner. I have been the primary caretaker for animals basically my whole life, growing up alongside furry siblings as long as I can reliably remember, including several dogs with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety and jealousy problems. My mother trained as a vet tech and taught me a lot, and is always happy to help even now if I need an extra hand or some expert advice. I have trained dogs, including potty training and dissuading problem behaviors (excessive barking, begging for food, etc.) I have experience caring for dogs in individual, group, and playgroup settings and love all animals. I cannot drive but I can engage in light to moderate dog walking just fine! I use public transport and ridesharing to get around. If you have any further questions about what might be within my wheelhouse feel more than free to ask! As a freelance artist, my schedule for work is fairly flexible and I can plan around pet care time and stays away from home with a lot of freedom, making it possible for me to keep my schedule fluid and make the animal in my care the priority of my routine. I have an apartment in Arlington I spend most of my time at but it's not the best for pets so for boarding jobs I visit and make use of my parents home in Winchester. They and their dog love the company! It has a fenced outdoor area where dogs can easily run, play, and of course go to the bathroom. It is accessible via a basement door and most dogs get the hang of it pretty easily (but I am happy to provide extra help for dogs who struggle with stairs or need other extra accomodations.) It is also home to my parents who love furry guests, and of course Emma, an extremely friendly and patient English Setter who adores playing hostess! I am also of course happy to visit other homes to care for pets, both for drop ins and overnight. I will always take the safety and cleanliness of your home seriously! In other's homes I'm happy to adapt to what resources are available and what areas and routines the dog is generally used to and comfortable with in their own usual environment!

Sitter Profile Image: Susie J.
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Susie J.
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$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
33 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

Susie was great with my Maine Coon Suka. She was professional and communicative. Suka is not used to meeting new people and can be an intimidating large cat, but Susie knew to give Suka her space and wait for when she’s ready. Suka warmed up to her and was side swiping her and rubbing against her. I’d hire Susie again.

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Tara K.
Sitter Profile Image: Hillary C.
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Hillary C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Hillary was a great find in the "eleventh hour" of my search for service. She dropped in and took really good care of my dog while I was far away for the day. I felt confident from our first texts and Hillary's generous effort to come to my home for a meet n greet. Hillary followed through with great communication, lots of photos and follow up texts. I would call her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her services ! Thank you so much!

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Christine S.
Sitter Profile Image: King M.
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King M.
$32
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Lexington, MA, 02420

About: I have a gold retriever and I do know how difficult to leave them when you have to go. I’ll take care them like they are home. I’m full time mom, and my pup can play with your pup to make sure they won’t be alone. I’m full time mom and always home. Feel free to let me know if there’s any specific needs. So I can stay with your baby all the time to give them cuddles & play. I only accept a pup boarding at my house except you have 2 pups at the same time. My kids are pet lover too. They are more than happy to sleep with your baby if it’s needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Allison M.
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Allison M.
$36
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Winchester, MA, 01890

About: My experience with animals is 10+ years. I currently have six reptiles including a snake and I have a black lab named Raven and some bettas, too. Other experience includes veterinary internships with hands-on experience, I worked at a farm, I worked at a doggy daycare, and I have passed vet technology courses online. My business is called Mac’s Petcare through which I walk dogs and take care of pets. I really enjoy my career and I would love to work with cats too! I currently only work with dogs but am definitely open to caring for cats. I can do weekdays from around 2-5PM!! I also accept other requests. I walk dogs from 10 AM-2 PM currently, and I love it very much❤️ I try to make sure they feel safe at all times and I make sure they have a good time as well👍😊💜 I absolutely love working with the animals!!

Sitter Profile Image: Yulia R.
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Yulia R.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
40 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02452

About: When I was born I always had dogs around. Then, I owned my own. Also, throughout life I have been sitting my family’s and friends’ dogs. Dogs are family members without which I can’t imagine my life! I go on walks with dogs, I cook with them around, I do work with them next to me on a chair, so I consider dogs a part of my day! I feed and walk them, play and talk to them and pet them! :) I also make sure that they are feeling physically and emotionally alright!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsey was very personable and treated Cheddar wonderfully. She was such a huge help and we plan to hire her again!

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Greg C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Annette was punctual and very friendly! Followed instructions and took good care of my boy. Would definitely use again and recommend to others!

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Najwa I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda was pleasant, handled my anxious and attached mini poodle with love and care. Successfully walked her off the property for a short walk. Thank you so much!

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Abby S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela was super helpful to us while we were away! She was very responsive and informative daily and that helped ease our anxiety leaving behind our pup for a few days.

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Antia V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was wonderful with my old dog. She was affectionate and thoughtful. I would love to have Sarah come again for dogsitting or dogwalking! Thank you Sarah!

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Barbara C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

She is very kind and loves my puppy. I am grateful for the great care and attention provided for my puppy. She was reliable and genuinely caring. I do recommend her.

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Mitra K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zoe was wonderful. She accommodated a last minute change in my schedule and my dog was so will taken care of while I was away.

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Nora M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Briana is so nice and easy to communicate with. She took such good care of our dog and was very considerate! Will definitely call on you again in the future

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Ali
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The average cost for Dog Sitting in Lexington on Rover is $33.3 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 10,382 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Lexington. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Lexington stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Lexington choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.

To find sitters in Lexington with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Lexington. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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