Pet Sitting Melrose

“Sara did a great job spending an hour a day with our cat, Lemon for the week we were away. We could tell Lemon would be in good hands when I first let hold her and saw how both of them responded. I highly recommend Sara.”

John R.

About: I am a B.Tech graduate in Canine Training and Management with years of experience handling diverse breeds, from high-drive working dogs to rescues. I offer more than just a walk; I bring professional behavioral expertise to ensure your dog stays safe, engaged, and well-cared for. I am fully equipped to handle walks, training reinforcement, and specific household routines. I look forward to providing your pet with expert, compassionate care! I am a recent graduate with a degree in Canine Training and Management and have full-time availability through the summer. I am a professional who excels at time management and maintaining strict routines. Even as I begin my Masters in August, I prioritize punctuality and clear communication to ensure your pet's schedule remains consistent and stress-free. I treat every pet with the same devotion I give my own therapy cat, Athena. My professional background means I’m always scanning for hazards and using 'behavior as communication' to read your pet's stress levels. Whether it's double-locking your doors or using professional handling for powerful breeds on-leash, safety and security are my top priorities.

“Katharine went above and beyond taking such great care of Kitty! Would definitely recommend”

William P.

“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 🫶🏾”

Joy C.

About: I've been taking care of animals for as long as I can remember, and I have experience with dogs and cats of all kinds. I have a deep respect for all animals, including those that are shy or have special needs, and I'm committed to giving every animal the care they deserve. I'm available on most weekends and holidays. During the week I work full time, but I have a flexible schedule and occasionally I do have weekdays available, as well as most Fridays in June and July. I can also do late afternoon or evening drop ins during the week, but unfortunately Rover does not provide a way to block out specific times so most weekdays show up as unavailable - just message me and I'll let you know my schedule! When introducing myself I allow the animal to approach me first, I take things slow if they're shy or nervous. I'm familiar with dog and cat body language so I can recognize signs of stress. When walking dogs I'm always aware of my surroundings and will adjust the route if I need to.

“Natasha is always very great with my pup! My pup was being difficult about putting the harness on and she stayed a little extra to ensure she was taken care of. Thank you Natasha!”

Jessica A.

“Bradley was so great with my dog Midnight! His communication was amazing and I felt at ease leaving my dog in Bradley’s care. He went above and beyond to make sure my dog had what he needed while I was away and I am so grateful to have found him!!”

Marquia W.

About: I have been dog sitting dogs since I was a teenager. I have experience with many different breeds both big and small. Since I don’t have any pets of my own right now I love being able to go meet new furry friends and play with them I have a pretty flexible work schedule. I can make my own schedule based off of the needs clients may have. Depending on when your pets need care I can adjust my schedule accordingly It is my pleasure to keep your pets company while you are away. I am happy to help out with whatever is needed. I am reliable and will keep your pets company while you are away.

“Debra was so loving with the cats - like they were her own. So diligent and professional. She even made an unscheduled last minute trip at our request, and it was like it has been scheduled for days in advance. I could not recommend her more strongly. I will be working with her again!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!”

Steve P.

“Always can count on Eleanor. I’ll be using her again in July. She’s wonderful always on time always does. The right thing never have to worry.❤️”

Debra E.

“Maria was thorough and so sweet with my cat! Local and affordable :-D”

Al R.

“Miranda is so sweet and her updates are incredible. Knowing she was looking after my cat made me feel so much more comfortable about leaving.”

Juliana D.

“Amanda was great! We wanted the dogs to get exercise and be tired and she did just that: played fetch the whole time! She has an Aussie herself so we had no doubts she knew what she was doing. Will definitely book again!”

Nha H.

“Heather was an excellent dog sitter for us over a 4 day trip. We received regular updates and pictures along the way, and our pup looked very happy. Highly recommend!”

Jason H.

About: I have great experience with all types of animals in all ranges of age and necessities. I have worked at a barn as well as volunteer at my local animal shelter. I also grew up fostering puppies and kittens as young as days old. I have multiple pets of my own and they are my whole world, I treat any animal with the same level of respect. I work part time but my schedule is very flexible with an enough time in advance. I am free pretty much all day on weekends and most consistently after 3 on weekdays. However my schedule does shift and I am an early riser so I can make most other times work. I currently do not offer home services in my personal house. At a clients home I will listen to whatever instructions are given and keep everything as similar as possible for overnight and drop-in visits to help keep stress levels down for your animal.

About: I am an occupational therapy graduate student and an animal lover. I do not have a fur baby of my own at the moment due to my moving around, but whenever family or friends need someone to watch their pet, I am always the one they ask! For the summer, I am taking online courses with asynchronous work allowing for a flexible schedule. I work a respite care job on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; other than that, I am free. It is important to keep your pets as comfortable as possible. I am attentive to any special instructions regarding medication or diet. As an OT student, I have a lot of experience in caregiving and am patient. I also provide updates and photos to owners, so they know what their pets are up to!

About: For a year, I walked my neighbor's Cavalier King Charles spaniel while she was recovering from a hip injury, until she could walk better. She and her daughter greatly appreciated my help and have said to me that their dog Cooper has been so much happier ever since he met me. I am a college student that goes to school 5 days a week from 7am to 2 pm. I can do early morning walks before 7am since I am a morning person, and I can do walks or come over after class. I am free on most weekends. I am free most of the time in the summer from June to August. I cannot bring pets into my home since I have two cats that are not very pet-friendly. But I can do all the care you need me to do at your house.

“It was my first time using Rover for my 13 month old golden who’s not really used to strangers. But Kim was great, she had amazing communication and I could tell Luna was getting comfortable with her based on pictures and video. Would definitely use her again!”

Julianna P.

“Lindsay is fantastic. Our dogs love her and she took great care of them! She is reliable, responsible and goes above and beyond for her clients. We highly recommend Lindsay and will definitely reach out to her again!”

Susan P.

“Kathryn took very good care of my four cats, including one who needs daily diabetes medication, and was great with communication. Highly recommended!”

Nathan D.