Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Melrose, Albany, NY

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Rachel M.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
65 reviews
15 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12222

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!

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Hannah A.
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Eleanor W.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
116 reviews
38 repeat clients
44 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

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!

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Natasha B.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
105 reviews
39 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

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.

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Heather B.
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
71 reviews
24 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

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 💕

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Merissa & Nick M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

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 🫶🏾

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Debra C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12208

Deb did a great job with my anxious cat 🐱 Would definitely use her services again 😊

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Alex P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

Alex and our dog Opie hit it off and are beginning a new friendship. I appreciate that Alex communicates with me during their visits and is responsible and personable

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Miranda S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
206 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Central Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210

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!

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Casey S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
84 reviews
24 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12222

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! 🐈🐈‍⬛

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Nyasia A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
72 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
New Scotland, Albany, NY, 12208

Thanks so much for a last minute lunch visit!

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Jose A.
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$21
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
44 reviews
21 repeat clients
1 year of experience
West Hill, Albany, NY, 12206

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

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Elena R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
86 reviews
37 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12203

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leeland N.
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Leeland N.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
8 years of experience
New Scotland, Albany, NY, 12208

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!!

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Jessica A.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12208

Jessica was very good and attentive to our cats, and I loved her flexibility to adjust the booking as we went. I will definitely use her for future pet sitting needs!!

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Stephanie J.
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$20
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8 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

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.

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Debra E.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
378 reviews
98 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

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

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Hannah A.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
58 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Menands, NY, 12204

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Patrick H.
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Patrick H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Park South, Albany, NY, 12208

Patrick and Opie bonded from the moment they met! Patrick is very responsible and his love of dogs and warmth came right through. Thank you Patrick!

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Rachel Z.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

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! 💖

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Eydid A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

My cats are so happy that Eydid stops by an take care of them they almost don't miss me when I leave! Thanks for taking such good care of them!

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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

rachel was great! took note of everything that needed to be done for my gang, lots of updates and pictures. she was very communicative and it was a pleasure to have her look after my babies!

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Kimberly B.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

My cats are so happy that Eydid stops by an take care of them they almost don't miss me when I leave! Thanks for taking such good care of them!

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Muneer R.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Alexandra is so thorough and helpful! We have a special needs dog who needs several medications and she helped us feel very confident in leaving him under her care. I love the pictures she sends!

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Kaitlyn W.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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!!

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Mason H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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.

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Gabrielly B.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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.

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Diamond W.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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!

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Walker V.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Jessica was great! She was flexible with timing to meet Vin, communicated clearly before and during the stay, and I was sure that Vin was in good hands the whole time. I will definitely be a return customer the next time I'm looking for some help!

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Ben A.
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My cats love Alicia! She takes excellent care of them and I'm confident leaving them in her capable hands

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Sarah V.
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Rachel helped us out last minute over the Holidays- she did an amazing job keeping us informed on every visit. So accommodating and our dog loved her.

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melissa w.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Great job with my girls! Always on time and sent pics on every visit. Would most definitely recommend Maddie and will use her service again! Thank you for caring for my girlls Maddie!

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Adriane H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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!

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Sharon H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Krit has been taking care of our cats when we’re out of town for a while now and he’s the best! He’s friendly and reliable and great with pets. Our cats are often skittish around new people but they warmed right up to Krit. Would recommend his services.

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Tom D.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Barbara really took good care of my cats. I can feel her warm heart made her a good friend of my cats. She even sent video clips of how my cats reacted with her so I could totally relax during my trip without worrying them.

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Yu-Che C.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Natasha was absolutely wonderful. She made everything very easy and put our minds at ease knowing our pets were in great hands. 10/10 would recommend

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Carli H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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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Kaeli T.
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Jessica was fantastic and my babies absolutely adored her. It gave me great peace of mind to have her take care of them while I was working doubles all week.

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Megan N.
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I was away camping for a week with minimal internet and Emily left the best detailed updates with great pictures. I looked forward to her visit every day!

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Elizabeth M.
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