Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Melrose, Albany, NY
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Top rated Melrose pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Rachel was great and made me comfortable leaving my cats for a week. She sent me pictures and videos like I asked for and seemed to genuinely enjoy spending time with my cats :) Rachel kept an eye on heat warnings in the area and adjusted my AC and fan accordingly & recognized when the cats would enjoy some open-window fresh air which I really appreciated. I would definitely ask Rachel to cat sit again in the future!”

“Eleanor was wonderful with our skittish, shy cat that dislikes most strangers. Our cat was so calm and relaxed when we returned from our trip, which is rare for her! Eleanor was so nice and pleasant to meet with, was always right on time with check-ins, and had no problem using not one but two different types of automatic feeders. I highly recommend Eleanor as a pet sitter, and I plan to reach out to her anytime I need a cat sitter!”


“Natasha did a great job with our kitties! This was our first time using the Rover app and we were a little nervous about it, but Natasha sent us updates that put us at the ease (including letting us know when we had packages delivered) and we came home to happy kitties. We will definitely reach out to her the next time we need a sitter.”

“Heather is truly amazing, she gave my anxious pup time to warm up to her and eventually he had no choice but to love her! Her updates are excellent, personable and funny, I knew my pup was being well cared for and loved while I was away- she really went above and beyond 💕”

“Merrisa was a fabulous sitter!! Her dedicated care and thoughtful communication left both our beloved Diego and us at ease! Highly recommend!!! Thank you for everything 🫶🏾”

“Absolutely loved working with Miranda and cannot wait to have her watch Echo again. She really paid attention to Echos personality and was so attentive with her care. Miranda followed every instruction I left and I couldn’t be happier with her service! Miranda was also amazing with communication leading up to and during her visits!”

“Casey is the best! Any time Casey drops by the check on the cats while we are away, we come home to very happy kitties. Casey also always takes time to play with them and send pictures! 🐈🐈⬛”

“Jose did an amazing job with Marley! I was able to leave an entire week without having to worry once. Was always on time and walked my dog to the park every time. Marley loved Jose, so much so Marley was playing fetch with sticks which I’ve never seen him do! Jose also took amazing pictures at every check in”

“Elena did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs. She was timely and sent great photos while she did her visits. We’ve used Elena two separate times and both times worked very well for us. We could do what we needed to do knowing that are pups were well taken care of. Plan to have Elena care for them again.”

“Did an absolute amazing job would absolutely book with Leeland again! Very communicative, absolutely no hassle, and was flexible. Marley 100% loved him and I came back from the holidays to a happy doggo and mess free home. Marley is a big pup weighing over 100lbs and Leeland cared for him like a champ!!”

About: While I’ve never had my own dog, I have many dogs in my life who I adore, and who adore me. Dogs always approach me in public because they can sense how much I love them! I’ll love your pup as if it’s my own! I'm a PA student and my schedule is different everyday. If you request something a week in advance, I should be able to arrange something! Whether your pup just needs a buddy to hang out with or needs to be fed/walked, I’m in! I’m respectful of your space and can do whatever you need, as long as detailed instructions are left for me. I will go above and beyond to care for your pet as if it’s my own.

“Debra gets along great with all our animals and takes great care of them! We especially love the photos she sends to us while we are away. We wouldn't have anyone else petsit our cats”

“Hannah was absolutely wonderful with our kitten, Daley! We were extremely nervous to leave him alone for a week, but he opened right up to Hannah which showed how compassionate she was!”

“Rachel is wonderful! Leaves a detailed summary of her visits, has clear communication - just an overall great sitter! I think she loves my cat just as much as my cat loves her! 💖”

Over 12 pet parents in Melrose have booked pet sitting
Melrose pet parents share their Rover experiences
Did an absolute amazing job would absolutely book with Leeland again! Very communicative, absolutely no hassle, and was flexible. Marley 100% loved him and I came back from the holidays to a happy doggo and mess free home. Marley is a big pup weighing over 100lbs and Leeland cared for him like a champ!!

I had a great experience with Laney! I was away for two weeks, and she took excellent care of my cats. She sent me pictures every day, which gave me so much peace of mind. She was very reliable and communicative throughout my trip. I would absolutely recommend her and will definitely book her again.

Patrick did a great job with communication regarding my pet during his visits. I have an American Bully who weighs over 100 pounds who forgets he weighs that much and Patrick kept the right temperament to get him to relax before his walks. Highly recommend his services.

This is our second time using Nick and Merissa. Again they went above and beyond. We can tell they really treat our cats like their own. They provide tons of photos and videos along with detailed notes of each visit. We would highly recommend them and will be using them in the future!

Katrina took great care of my senior kitties. She followed my long detailed instructions well, was successful at pilling them, and played with them. She sent cute photos and updates, and it seems like they warmed up to her more with each visit. I would definitely book her again!

Mackenzie was absolutely wonderful with Cleo and Henry! She was reliable, caring, and kept us updated with the sweetest photos and messages while we were away. We came home to two happy and relaxed kitties. We will definitely be booking with Mackenzie again and highly recommend her.

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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Melrose.
Rover makes it easy to find Melrose 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
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.















