Pet Sitting Melrose
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About: *Fall/Spring Update*: Please be advised that I will not be able to take care of constant care fur-babies because I'm in school, however I will be able to tend to these precious babies during spring break and the summer time. Thank you so much for considering me to watch your precious ones and I hope to work with you in the future!* Hello wonderful pet parent, my name is Briana! As a Certified Pet Caregiver living in Bronx, NY, I have been taking care of family dogs (Chatty Huskies, Loving Pitties, and Playful Great Danes) on and off for nearly 8 years, and I personally have raised my now passed on furbaby cat for 17 years. I have basic experience of Pet CPR and will make sure your pet is healthy and active in my care. If given the chance to take care of your furry friend, I will provide your pet with upmost care and make sure your pet is safe and comfortable while you are away on your travels. I'm a part time college student who goes to school 3 days a week so pet sitting and dog walking your furbaby is no problem of me to do! It also gives me the opportunity to not be cooped up in the house studying and get some exercise in haha! Services And Training: Certified Pet Sitter/Dog Walker from online training course: PetSitterCourse. I have experience with maintaining pet health, am comfortable giving oral/ injected/ eye drop medication to pets, facilitating exercise, and cleaning litter boxes. **Please know that while I can administer Insulin and and low volume injected medication to pets, I am not trained in giving high volume subcantuous fluids to pets!** I have professional dog walking experience using a pet service app called Wag!.
“Neil is amazing! He was prompt, thoughtful, and detailed oriented throughout. He cared for both of my dogs and really took the time to get to know their personalities, quirks, and routine. Thank you Neil!!”
About: I've been around dogs since I was a toddler. Growing up with them has given me good experiences. When knowing behavioral signals like if they are uncomfortable. I'm good at keeping dogs well entertained and having fun. I've also had experience with senior dogs and as well as cats. I also have got to witness dog training from puppies to adult dogs because of my mother. I am open everyday Monday- Sunday if you don't have time to walk or feed your pet no problem I'm there! Always glad to help. I live in a building with a dog park close by so they will spend a lot of their time at the park. I have a puppy who loves new friends so they will have a friend to play with. They will have plenty of room to run and play and burn off energy. As for at the clients home, I will find a nearby park if its not raining and before heading home and having many pets and snuggles and playing in the house
“We’ve been working with Nicole for the past month for twice-weekly litter box maintenance, and she has been fantastic. She is reliable, communicative, and very considerate, especially around health and safety. This support has made a real difference for us, and it’s such a relief knowing the cats’ care is in capable hands. She’s professional, kind, and clearly takes pride in her work. We’re so grateful to have found her and would absolutely recommend her.”
About: (PLEASE KEEP READING FOR LATENESS INFO AND PRICING). Hello, everyone! I am a college student who has more than 10 years of personal experience with a variety of dogs. I've raised and taken care of Rottweilers, Pitbulls, Dalmatians and Labradors in the past and currently own a 9 year old Labrador/Pitbull mix and 2 Rottweiles. I thoroughly enjoy taking care of dogs on my free time as I work out with my own. There's a big park with a dog run right next to me so your baby will always be taken care of and I also keep an AC in the living room for the hotter days. In addition to that, I have worked with dogs with separation anxiety and am very aware of the struggles dealing with that so I always make sure when I take a Rover booking, that the dog is never alone in the house. Furthermore, I have no issues sending pictures and videos of your baby as we all would like to know how our babies are doing when we are not with them. Thank you so much for taking a look at my services and feel free to book me up! FYI, I am very comfortable and very good with big and strong doggos :-). I take pleasure in giving your baby one on one time withNL NO OTHER DOGS at the same time as yours so that they can fully enjoy their time I go to school online so I am able to be with pets 24/7. I also make sure that pets do not stay alone ever while in my care. I do ask however, for clients to stick to their drop-off and pick-up times to respect my time as I respect theirs and their pets', and to avoid any late fees or extra charges. LATENESS: To accommodate for my time and services, this is the lateness , cancelation and time change policy: 3 days in advance for full refund and no additional charges for changes. OVERNIGHT BOARDING 1 DAY ONLY DOG MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY 10PM AND PICKED UP BY 8AM LATEST (I HAVE FLEXIBILITYIF NEEDED), LATE FEES WILL APPLY AFTER THAT OF $25 PER 15 MINUTE PERIOD, FOR UP TO 2 HOURS AND BEYOND THAT, DOGGY DAYCARE CHARGES WILL APPLY IF PICKED UP LATER THAN 2 HOURS ON TOP OF THE LATE FEE. DOGGY DAYCARE 1 DAY ONLY DOG MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY 10AM AND PICKED UP BY 8PM (I HAVE FLEXIBILITY IF NEEDED), LATE FEES WILL APPLY AT $25 PER 15 MINUTES OF LATENESS AND UP TO 2 HOURS. BEYOND THAT, OVERNIGHT BOARDING RATES WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANYTHING BEYOND 2 HOUR LATENESS ON TOP OF THE LATE FEES. FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING EXTENDED STAYS, $25 CHARGE FOR EVERY 15 MINUTES OF LATENESS AND UP TO 2 HOURS, BEYOND THAT, ANOTHER FULL DAY OF WHATEVER SERVICE TYPE YOU REQUESTED WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR INVOICE ON TOP OF THE LATE FEE. This is so that WE BOTH keep our end of the bargain when it comes to time as we all understand it is precious and costs. THIS WILL ONLY BE REDUCED OR WAIVED WITH A PROPERLY DOCUMENTED, UNFORSEEABLE, UNAVOIDABLE EMERGENCY, AND ULTIMATELY ALSO AT MY DISCRETION. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING. Though my dog is friendly, I have a dog cage where my dog sleeps and which separates my own from other owner's pets for safety.
“Yismarlin was great! Very patient and kind, waited for my cat to come to her and respected his boundaries. Completed all tasks successfully. Was very communicative, sent pictures. 10/10 would recommend and rebook again.”
“Alex was great with my babies while I was gone for almost two weeks! When I got home I could tell they had been well taken care of, they didn't appear stressed at all which has happened in the past. Alex was super responsive and sent me such great pictures that helped relieve my anxiety. I would absolutely recommend her!”
“Ambroja is a fantastic sitter - she jumped in on short notice to care for my cat Birdie when I had to travel for work. She is communicative and goes above and beyond in her sitting duties. I knew Birdie was in good hands with her!”
“Jessica took such good care of my cat and was an excellent communicator! Sent great updates, photos, brushed him, etc! She’s the best! Made me feel so much better about traveling.”
About: I (Cassandra) have grown up with pets my whole life. Even experienced living in 6 doggie home for a few year as adult. Me and my partner Jenn are proud pawrents of Bella (Cheagle/Blue Heeler mix ~50lb). Our Bella is an extroverted ball of energy who loves other dogs. Sometimes her birth sister, Luna, comes to visit and stay with us as well. We are the definition of a pet first family and will ensure your fur baby feels loved and at home when with us as well. We both work from home full time. We take the pups to walk at minimum 3 times a day at the Madison Square Dog Park Run. We are pretty much here with the dogs 24/7. When we are not home, we also have a doggie cam we watch. We are adults with no kids, so no small objects are left around and are very clean We both work remote so we are always home to look after pets. We’ll always find time in our schedule to take them out on their walks 3 times a day. We are available for boarding/ daycare and housesitting. In our home we provide a clean toxic free environment for the dogs, toys to play with, a comfy dog bed, and water fountain.
“Laudianny was absolutely fantastic! I was so anxious to leave my dogs for a few days but she made the experience seamless. Great communication, super kind and each pic I got the boys looked so happy. Would highly recommend.”
“Kristina is the best! She truly provides such amazing care and you can tell how much she loves the pets she takes care of as bonds with them. I always feel safe when she is watches my senior cat, she does a great job with meds and duet, very attentive :)”
“⸻ Let me just say—after my first two dog sitters, I almost gave up on this app 🙂. But I’m so glad I found Victor. He is incredibly kind and truly cares. My dog absolutely loves him—he wags his tail and gets just as excited to see Victor as he does to see me, which says everything. Victor is also very reliable. He doesn’t just stick to the exact booked time or show up late like others. He often arrives a few minutes early and sometimes stays a little longer, which I really appreciate. It shows how genuine and dedicated he is. I also have a camera at home, since my dog can’t tell me about his day—and it’s clear that Victor treats him with care and attention. That gives me a lot of peace of mind. He will definitely be my to-go dog sitter moving forward!”
About: We've cared for dogs of all ages, including senior pets and energetic puppies. We are patient, reliable, and treat every pet like family. We have experience with medication administration, basic training, and understanding different temperaments. Your pet's comfort and safety are our top priorities. Pet care fits perfectly into our routine since we both work part-time and are home often. This allows us to provide consistent attention, timely walks, playtime, and lots of love throughout the day. We enjoy being active, so we’re always up for fetch, long walks, or just snuggling on the couch. Our flexible schedules also allow us to accommodate last-minute bookings or special care needs. Safety and trust are our top priorities. At our home, pets enjoy a fully fenced-in yard with plenty of grassy space to play and explore safely. We have one friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who loves making new furry friends and is gentle and playful. We always take time to understand each pet’s needs and routines.
About: Taking care of animals is my dream career since middle school and volunteer with animals all the time it’s my passion to care for animals Im part time student who loves animals and wants to become a vet tech as a career I have the time to offer to help. I have a dog of my own, who loves to go on long walks and spend time outdoors and play of course outside and with toys
About: Hi I’m Sophia and I am happiest when I am surrounded by animals! I’ve had my dog Zeus for 6 years. He’s reactive so I’ve dedicated myself to learning everything I can about force-free reactivity training. He’s come a long way and I now feel comfortable and confident walking reactive dogs. I grew up with several dogs and rabbits and helped care for them into their senior years. I also have many friends with cats that I enjoy hanging out with. In high school, I volunteered at animal shelters and still love to help out and donate when I can. I treat every animal individually and love to get to know them slowly at their pace to make them feel comfortable and safe. I am a student so I have some flexibility in my schedule on Thursday and Friday’s. I am also almost always available on weekends for a variety of times. I am an extremely detail-oriented person. I’m ready to follow your instructions to the T and will likely ask several follow-up questions to ensure I understand everything 100%. I consider my dog to be my fur baby and will therefore treat your pet with the highest care and attention to ensure you and your pet feel comfortable and secure.
“Brionna is AMAZING! I have a 2 year old cat that I recently adopted and was nervous as this was the first time I would ever be away from my kitty but Brionna’s calm and kind demeanor quickly put me at ease! She was so communicative leading up to the visit and throughout. Her daily photos and remarks let me know that Tortellini was safe, cared for and comfortable! Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be asking her to take care of Tortellini again :)”
“I was nervous leaving my cat alone for an extended period of time but Selina took excellent care of my girl and helped me out with some things around the apartment as well. She is a pet smart person who knows animals. 10/10 would rebook.”
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Melrose is $25
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Melrose
Brandon is an exceptional sitter! He got back to me in a timely manner even when i requested his services a bit last minute. My German Shepherd pup loves him and I feel comfortable leaving him in his care. He kept us updated if anything happened and even took some cute photos of our kitty at home. If you’re looking for a trustworthy sitter, Brandon is your guy!
Mary was amazing- she went above and beyond to follow some special instructions that I left for her to care for my pet. She was punctual and a great communicator and I got a very cute video of my baby at the end of the visit. She remembered to give the keys back to my doorman, which was great. Everything went super smoothly while I was away for a day. I came home to a well fed animal. Thank you so much, Mary!
Joanna was absolutely amazing, from our initial meeting I could tell right away she has a profound love for animals, even regularly volunteering and caring for the animals in the community on her own time! I'm always a little anxious leaving Fuji when I'm away but I was quickly reassured when Joanna immediately demonstrated how much care she puts into making sure my baby felt loved. Joanna leaves the cutest updates on her Rover cards and I felt like I was there each time for the visit, down to the number of poops! I came home to a happy healthy kitty and couldn't have asked for more. Will definitely be rehiring, and your fur babies would be grateful if you did the same! Thanks again Joanna, you're awesome!
Thank you so much Shanese! Mim absolutely loved you and we felt really safe on vacation knowing that she was being looked after so lovingly. We really enjoyed all of the pictures and the updates. Thank you for bringing her new toys to play with and spending to much time brushing her! She was so well cared for while we were away, we can’t thank you enough. Spencer (and Paige)
Sarah took wonderful care of our fur babies once again! She is so caring and communicative. She kept a close eye on everything, quickly noticing a rash under Mojo’s armpit and checking in with me right away to consult on what to do. Even though Shakira can be hit-or-miss with wee-wee pads, Sarah handled the accidents without hesitation or complaint. Plus, she sent tons of cute photo updates every day. I felt completely at ease while traveling knowing they were in such loving hands.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Melrose on Rover is $25.68 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of September 2026, there are 27,803 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Melrose. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Melrose stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Melrose. On Rover:
- 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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