House Sitting in Melrose

About: I’ve raised and cared for dogs and cats (even a squirrel!) since I was a small child. From endlessly tossing frisbees for high energy Australian Shepherds to helping senior Retrievers with stiff hips, I’ve experienced quite a bit! Every pet is unique and my goal is to personalize care so you can relax while away knowing your furry friend is in good hands. I’ve decided to pursue dog and cat sitting full time on Rover, my schedule is an open book for pet check ins and overnight stays. Please feel free to reach out for last minute bookings! I understand booking a new pet sitter can be intimidating. Just like your pet, I treat your home like it was my own and I leave your space exactly how you left it or better.

“Haley was a natural with our 2 Goldens. From the 1st meet and greet to staying with our girls for a few days, we never had to worry. We came home to a clean house and happy, tired dogs ! We will definitely have Haley back soon! 😀”

Melissa H.

“Kayla did a wonderful job taking care of our dog and our home while we were away. She was very responsive to my inquiries both before our booking and while we were away. We will definitely contact her for future needs.”

Christine A.

“Shea was the perfect dog (and house) sitter. We came home to a relaxed senior dog and the house just as we had left it. Shea is professional and responsive. We will definitely be booking with Shea again!”

Donna D.

“Sammy cared for our pets several full days and nailed their routines and playtime. She texted updates and sent pics regularly. Our dog and cat are quite needy and Sammy made them feel secure and happy. We felt relieved and assured they were in great hands, and she willingly took care of minor home issues that came up. Her experience and love for pets - both dogs and cats, was evident.”

Nancy F.

“Mary pays lots of attention to our dog. Stewie is usually anxious when we've been away but the time and attention that Mary gives to her while she cares for her makes all the differnece. Mary also takes good care of our home while we are away!”

Bonnie E.

“Jaclyn is amazing! She went above and beyond to help out with a last minute request after losing our regular sitter. She took amazing care of Rory, and was really respectful of our home — everything was so clean I almost didn’t believe she stayed here! Lol She was easy to communicate with, responsive, and flexible, which made everything feel really easy and stress-free. Most importantly, our dog was happy and well cared for. We’ve found our new sitter!”

Katie V.

“Annie was great with our two little pups and our senior cat. She was very tentative to their schedules and routines. Follows directions and requests as well. She was the first (of a few) that our older dog actually warmed up to, immediately. Communication was great, with updates constantly. We'll definitely have her house/pet sit again!”

Aimee G.

“Linda was friendly and trustworthy! My dogs immediately liked her! She was easy to communicate with and sent us lots of pictures while we were away! She made us feel at ease with leaving our two dogs while we were away. Linda took great care of our older dogs and gave them lots of love and attention (probably more then they even get from us!!) She was outstanding and we would love to have her dog sit for us again in the future!!”

Hannah S.

“Olena was amazing! Extremely friendly, well prepared, arrives on time, perfect communication, and really knows what she’s doing when it comes to taking care of animals!”

Liz D.

“Aston was great! He handled out three dogs and one cat for a 7 day vacation. He was very good with them and they were quite relaxed when we returned home. We will definitely use him again.”

Diane S.

“This was our second time working with Rachael. she took great care of our dog for almost 2 full weeks while we were on our honeymoon. We came home to a happy healthy pup and a clean house. I would highly recommend !”

Jacob N.

“Kristen took our holiday booking and saved the day! Truly we were able to relax and enjoy knowing she was watching our dog and her our home. Kristen went above and beyond to reassure us all was well. She even caught a leaking outdoor spigot and helped soak up some water in the basement because of it. She sent lots of updates and pictures, and was a joy to work with. Thank you Kristen for being so trustworthy and kind! Our pets won’t forget you and neither will we!!! 🐕🥰🎁”

brynn c.

“My reactive, high energy girl had so much fun, exercise and engagement that I think she was disappointed when I came home! How do I know? Loads of updates and excellent photos & even a video. And I'm pretty sure my house is in better shape than I left it. For 4 nights/5 days she had a ball and I had a real level of comfort. In fact we've already booked Carol again for my next work trip.”

Julie S.

About: Hi, my name is Aiden! I’ve grown up with animals my whole life and currently have a 6 year old Australian Cattle Dog and a Green Cheek Conure at home. I’m fairly new to Rover, but I have been pet sitting for around 3 years. I have a lot of experience with cats and dogs of all ages and sizes, as well as small birds and even chickens. I have plenty of experience administering oral and topical medications to dogs, and I’m also able to work around any allergies your pet may have. I’m constantly working on training with my own dog, so if there’s any commands to reinforce while I’m with your dog, let me know. I’m currently a part time college student. I have one class on week days, so that leaves plenty of time for me to spend with your pets! Please let me know if your pet has any specific schedule needs. I take the safety and comfort of pets very seriously. I have a dog who is very reactive and anxious around other dogs. I have a lot of practice noticing when a dog feels uncomfortable or irritated. I also have a good amount of experience controlling an aggressive dog safely. I’ve also handled and watched dogs that were cuddle bugs, I love nothing more than to relax all day with a fur baby on my chest.

“Excellent sitter. Came for a meet/greet, was a bit early, great communication. We will absolutely be asking Amanda back. Thank you!”

Kate A.

“This is the third time Rebecca has house sit our dog and we cannot say enough good things about her. She’s very attentive to details and instructions, she’s very sweet to her and sends us the cutest photos and videos. She’s also very clean and respectful. We are very happy to have found her.”

sara m.

“Liz was a wonderful dog sitter! She dealt very well with schedule changes and dogs not following the plan. My two dogs seemed to really like her. I highly recommend Liz”

Cheyenne S.

“Jillian was amazing! Highly recommended!!”

Jill S.

“Eryn was amazing dog sitting at my house. I was very worried about my nervous pup, how he would be for the week; but apparently as soon as I left, he was fine! I especially am grateful for Eryn extending her stay unexpectedly, when I had flight delays and could not get home in time for the original time. She even handled the huge snow storm like a pro, because she is. My pups very obviously adore her and I hope to hire her again soon!”

Kel F.