Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Melrose

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara J.
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Sara J.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
18 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Lancaster, Albany, NY, 12203

Sara did an incredible job caring for Nala. She made sure she got her medication and food, as well as plenty of good conversation in. Highly recommended!

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Dylan G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Center Square, Albany, NY, 12210

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. I occasionally have weekdays open as my work schedule allows. I will have Fridays available for part of the summer. 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.

Sitter Profile Image: Bradley S.
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Bradley S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12222

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!!

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Natasha B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
42 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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Kelsey O.
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Merissa & Nick M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

Merissa and Nick are the best pet sitters I have ever had, because they care and go above and beyond!! Besides the very helpful daily updates on my cat’s food, drink, litter box usage and general behavior, they sent me some of the greatest photos and videos of Hodge, many showing them playing with my very social fur baby. When I returned home after a 10-day trip, the house was immaculate and my mail and newspapers were neatly piled up on the kitchen counter. I knew that with Merissa and Nick my cat was getting the best care possible and was very happy, which gave me complete peace of mind to enjoy my vacation.

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Maria & Brandi T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12203

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

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Jessica F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

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.

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Alex P.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 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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Sitter Profile Image: Eleanor W.
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Eleanor W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
40 repeat clients
44 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

Eleanor is terrific! She was very conscientious about knowing how to administer my cats’ medicines. When I returned from my trip, my house was as orderly as when I left it. Most importantly, she has a real affinity for animals. My cats loved her. One of them is very reserved but I could tell from the notes and pictures she posted on Rover that he warmed up to her very quickly. I felt very comfortable having left my cats in her capable hands.

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Katharine W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Campus Area-University District, Albany, NY, 12203

Katie took excellent care of Benny while we were away!

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Heather B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
28 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

Heather did an excellent job with my two cats! Daily progress reports and photos, even for the visits I was out of cell service. I will definitely be booking with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Miranda S.
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Miranda S.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
227 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Central Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210

Miranda did a great job with our kitty. She took great photos and wrote thorough updates. Kitty was happy and all was well when we came home.

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Debra E.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
405 reviews
100 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

I would highly recommend Debra to anyone. She has cared for our 5 cats many times over the past 2.5 years. We are so grateful that Debra always goes above and beyond. Excellent communication and attention to detail, including pictures with every visit. We have never had anything less than a 5/5 experience.

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Gabby D.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

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.

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Jessica A.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12208

This was my second time booking Jessica to take care of my cat. She did a great job and I came home to a happy cat and clean apartment! Thanks so much!

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Margaret M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
3 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

About: I have a very dog friendly home with a dog door accessible to a large fully fenced in yard. If your dog enjoys swimming during the summer months, my pool is dog friendly. I enjoy sending photos and videos of your pup(s) all day long. I visit the dog park for ball throwing and safe, leashed walks 2-3 times a day. At home play breaks in the fenced in yard are common practice in my house. Snuggles on the couch are a must! My yard is completely safe for dogs. I always provide fresh water and enjoy spending time with dogs: petting them, playing with them, talking to them and walking them. Dogs are the best! They all have their own personality and there is something special and charming about every dog.

Sitter Profile Image: Valeria N.
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Valeria N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
17 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12203

About: Trusted, Experienced Pet Care You Can Feel Good About Taking care of animals isn’t just something I do—it’s who I am. I’ve spent years volunteering at Humane Society shelters, working hands-on with dogs and cats of all temperaments, from energetic and playful to shy and anxious. That experience taught me how to make every animal feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I’ve also rescued and raised my own pets—Bella (brown tabby), Nugget (orange tabby), and Mumble (Jack Russell Terrier from a kill shelter)—so I understand firsthand how important it is to trust the person caring for your animal. Over the years, I’ve gained real experience walking, feeding, and pet sitting for animals with different personalities and needs. I know how to read behavior, build trust quickly, and adjust my care to each individual pet. What sets me apart: • Calm, patient approach (great for anxious or shy pets) • Reliable, detail-oriented, and highly communicative • Experience with both dogs and cats of all sizes and energy levels • Genuine passion for animal welfare and safety I treat every pet like my own—not just making sure they’re cared for, but making sure they feel comfortable, secure, and loved while you’re away. You won’t have to wonder how your pet is doing. I provide consistent updates so you always have peace of mind. If you’re looking for someone dependable, experienced, and truly invested in your pet’s well-being, I’d love to help.

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Brittney S.
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$18
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1 year of experience
Albany, NY, 12210

About: I’m new to professional pet sitting, but I’ve cared for pets my whole life and understand how important it is to trust someone with your animal. I’m dependable, attentive, and genuinely care about making pets feel safe and comfortable. As a person who cares genuinely and very wholeheartedly, I’ll always follow your instructions carefully and treat your pet with patience and kindness. I have a flexible schedule and am available any day of the week in the afternoons and evenings. I am very caring and attentive, and I make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after while their owners are away. I provide trustworthy and attentive care for pets in both my home and clients’ homes. I follow all instructions carefully and make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and on their normal routine. I focus on creating a calm environment, keeping pets supervised, and building trust so both pets and owners feel at ease.

Sitter Profile Image: Lindsay B.
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Lindsay B.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
7 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

Lindsey was an absolute delight. Gave us very clear updates, followed our instructions to a T, and went above and beyond in taking care of Hank while we were out of town. Despite the short notice, she quickly bonded with Hank and was attentive to his needs. She even folded up his blanket into a nice bed and gave him dinner early so we didn’t have to worry about it when we got home. I will definitely ask for her help again soon.

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Eydid A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

Eydid did an amazing job with his drop-in visit for my cat, Bella. She seemed so happy, relaxed, and comfortable in his care—it was clear she trusted him right away. Eydid is a trustworthy and dependable individual who followed all instructions perfectly and kept me at ease with his prompt communication. I’d hire him a million more times without hesitation!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison was very helpful with a short notice check in with our pups. We were out for a while and it helped knowing that someone was coming by to check in. We received pics and a video and Alison texted before she left to make sure we didn't need anything else.

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Nicole M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda did an amazing job sitting for my tortoises and geckos! She provided them excellent care and sent great pics from every visit.

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Angela A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Debra is an excellent pet sitter. She is very reliable and amazingly earned the trust of my extremely shy cat with her patience and time. I feel totally confident my cat is in good hands with Debra.

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Wendy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had ann incredible experience with Nina and would absolutely book with her again! Stella and Korra were well cared for, and it was such a relief knowing they were in good hands while we were away. She was communicative, reliable, and sent thoughtful updates that gave us peace of mind throughout our trip. Our cats seemed so happy and relaxed, which is always the best sign. We’re so grateful for the care and attention she gave them and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter!

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Maya E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat has a great time with Deb, and I love getting a little note and pictures from her after each visit. It gives me a lot of peace of mind while I'm away!

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Alyssa Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We rebooked with Alicia and she did a really good job for us again! Alicia is very responsible and responsive. We really appreciate all that she does for us😊

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

Eleanor is absolutely amazing. Incredibly kind. We had a foster cat that we adopted and then unfortunately had to leave town shortly after. She jumped right in, learned the routine and genuinely loved on our boy. I’m so thankful & HIGHLY recommend!!

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Savannah M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Katie for taking care of my furbabies and sending me cute pics throughout the day. It really put me at ease since this was the first time leaving them home and not having a family member check in. Thanks again! 🖤💜🖤

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Stacey W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shane is super reliable and amazing the dogs love him and you can tell he genuinely cares about animals! Highly recommend!

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Katherine K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laney was the perfect fit for our three cats! Even our most anxious one felt comfortable enough for the check in photos :') Great job, wonderful person!

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Ash P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra continues to be such a big help to our family! She's flexible, attentive, and the animals clearly love having her visit. We get such peace of mind with her taking care of our dog with medical needs (diabetes). She's very diligent with his medications and monitoring him for symptoms. Such a relief being able to trust them to her care without worrying while we are away!

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Kaitlyn W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very thankful for Samantha being available on short notice and doing a wonderful job visiting my dogs.

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Sarah L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliana was wonderful with my 4 year old cat, Georgia. I booked her for the first time for a 6 day trip and she was punctual for each visit, sweet to my baby and sent lots of photos. I would recommend her and will definitely be booking her again. Thank you, Juliana!

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Lauren W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elena was great as always! Responsive and spent plenty of quality time with the dogs. House was in same condition as when we left when we got home and dogs were happy! Highly recommend.

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Bry B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bradley was incredibly responsive and gave frequent updates and pictures. I will surely be using him again!

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Mark C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Opie loves his visits with Patrick - he looks so content in the pictures that Patrick shares with us! Thank you Patrick.

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Sharon B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Everything went great! My cat loved her from the meet and greet and I found everything in great shape when I got home.

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Catherine G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent service! Alex sends great pictures and videos. He really engages with our fur baby. He goes above and beyond and provides loving care to our pup.

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Sharon B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Merissa and Nick are the best pet sitters I have ever had, because they care and go above and beyond!! Besides the very helpful daily updates on my cat’s food, drink, litter box usage and general behavior, they sent me some of the greatest photos and videos of Hodge, many showing them playing with my very social fur baby. When I returned home after a 10-day trip, the house was immaculate and my mail and newspapers were neatly piled up on the kitchen counter. I knew that with Merissa and Nick my cat was getting the best care possible and was very happy, which gave me complete peace of mind to enjoy my vacation.

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

There is no one I trust my pets (cat and dog) with more than Freedom. I can tell she cares deeply for them and goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. I highly recommend her to take care of your fur babies whenever you need someone you can trust!

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Katheryne U.
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