Pet Sitting in Melville
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“We are incredibly grateful to Karen for taking such wonderful care of our two dogs during our vacation through drop-in visits at the house. This enabled them to stay where they were comfortable and not be boarded. Karen was both professional and friendly, making us feel completely at ease while we were away. She was in contact with photos and summaries of visits which gave us peace of mind. She fed them, let them out, and engaged them in play. It was clear that she genuinely cared about our dogs, and they loved her. We will certainly be booking her services again in the future. Thank you, Karen, for your outstanding care!”


“Tom was AMAZING. He checked in on time for every visit with Chloe and added an additional time for her walks around the community since she enjoyed them so much. will definitely book again.”


About: I have grown up in the dog show world 40 years. Handling chow chows. I am also a dog groomer double coats all my adult life and pet grooming 7+ I have never lived with out a dog or a pet. I treat dogs in my care as my own children. I am a dog groomer. My hours vary. While I am at work my father who is retired and lives with me will stay home with your pet. So none are ever alone. I have a fenced back yard and a separate fence for my pool to keep the dogs out of that area and stay safe. I also have gates throughout my house. example is my front door.

“Giovanna did such a great job taking care of the dogs. She went the extra mile. I would definitely consider using her again to take care of my dogs.”


“I had a great experience with Khrys! She was incredibly easy to communicate with and made me feel at ease while I was away. I received daily photo updates of my cats, which I really appreciated. They looked happy and well cared for the entire time. I’ll definitely be using her again I highly recommend to all!”



“Violet you are a true blessing to us. Hank and Max love you and they’re so happy when i come home. You relieve a lot of stress for me. Thank you so much for your kindness”


About: I have worked in the animal fields for all of my adult life, working in veterinary medicine, grooming, and doggy daycare! I prioritize the care and well-being of each pet in my care! With my attention to detail years of experience and dedication to giving peace of mind, I’m hoping to be your buddys, best buddy! (Besides you of course) 🐾 I have a couple of slow days in my schedule that I dedicate to pet care! It really brings a smile to my face to help out pet parents in need! I offer my services with a sense of care, communication, and attention to detail! I’m very passionate about what I do, because I have seen the subpar job that others have done, and I have vowed to give peace of mind to my clients! Proper care for our four legged, and other legged friends! 🐾

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for my entire life. I have my own dog whom I have trained and take care of. I have worked for Camp Bow Wow where I took care of dogs of all sizes. Pet care is a natural part of my daily routine. I structure my day to include regular walks, feeding times, play sessions, and check-ins to ensure every pet feels safe, loved, and well cared for. Whether it's early morning walks or evening cuddles, I make sure their needs come first. In my client’s home, I follow their pet’s routine closely—feeding, walking, playtime, and any special instructions like medications or training cues. I keep their space clean and safe, and I always give updates with photos and messages for peace of mind. If I’m caring for pets in my own home, I provide a secure, pet-friendly environment with plenty of attention, exercise, and comfort.

“Kristina was the best sitter we could have gone with! Kristina was reliable, had great communication, and made us feel comfortable every step of the way! Coming home we could tell our kitties were taken very great care of. I highly recommend picking Kristina to be your sitter!”


“Responsible cat sitter who followed our directions.”


About: Personal, loving, caring pet service with cage-free accommodations in a comfortable, welcoming home. I only take one doggie guest at a time, unless they are from the same family. I am a certified Fear Free professional pet-sitter whose mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. I am also American Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified and a member of Pet Sitter's International. I am insured through Pet Care Insurance. I stay at home with my doggie guests and never leave them unattended. I can also provide walks and playtime. My goal is to have a stress-free environment for your pet and give you peace of mind, knowing your pup is well-cared for. I have a fenced-in yard and plenty of room for your dog to stay in a comfortable, stress-free environment. Pets are free to lounge on the sofa and sleep in the bed. I have an American Red Cross certification in dog and cat first aid and a certificate from Fear Free. I am a Pet Sitter's International member and I continue with educational credit classes in canine behavior and care. Insured through Pet Care Insurance, Inc.

“What a blessing to find Nicole! Upon meeting her, Nicole immediately put us at ease in leaving our 3 cats under her care. Even our aloof cats were comfortable and trusting of her. :) Nicole is very kind and patient, communicates timely and clearly, and addressed each of our cats little quirks when caring for them. As a generally anxious person, I felt comfortable with Nicole being in our home and I felt that I had one less thing to worry about while being away. Nicole went above in beyond in caring for our babies, sending updates and photos of them, and giving each cat attention. It is so very appreciated! I’m more than happy to refer Nicole for the care of your furbabies, or provide a reference if needed. Thank you Nicole!”


About: I offer a personalized boarding experience by caring for one dog at a time. This allows me to give your pup my full attention and keep the environment low-stress. I do allow occasional short overlaps (a few hours to less than a day) during transitions, but never more than that. Your dog’s comfort and safety are always my priority. With over 19 years of personal dog experience, I believe dogs are family and deserve the best life we can give them. I’m a stay-at-home mom with two kids (1 and 4 years old), and our furry visitors often enjoy the extra love and attention from them. If your dog enjoys children and a homey atmosphere, they’ll fit right in. We’re home most of the day, and our baby-proofed home makes a safe space for both kids and dogs! Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine as a stay-at-home mom. My children and I are home for most of the day, so there’s plenty of time and attention to give to the dogs in my care. Whether it’s welcoming dogs into our home or making time for walks and visits, I’m available throughout the day—aside from the occasional errand. Our home is a safe and loving environment, making it a great place for dogs to feel comfortable and cared for. I’m happy to cater to your pet’s specific needs to ensure a successful visit. I can take your dog for a walk, play in the yard (and clean up after them), or enjoy indoor playtime. After our meet and greet, I’ll ask you to fill out a detailed boarding form to make sure I fully understand your pet’s wants and needs. I’ll also send you updates and photos to keep you informed about how your dog is doing!

About: I am very responsible and caring and I’m quick to learn whatever makes your pet happiest. Whether it be belly rubs, baths, play time, or going outside I am willing and able to take care of your pet just like you would! I recently graduated with my Masters and wanted some time off to study for my architecture exams. I love caregiving and playing with pups when I take a break, will happily follow any feeding/walking/medicine schedule you need. I always follow whatever rules my client has for their pet; climbing on furniture, cleanliness, and food intake, etc. If sitting in the clients home - I will respect your space and I can lift a medium sized dog if needed for medical reasons.

About: I've grown with dogs since I was a little kid in my home town, dogs have always been a great part of my life, and should be treated as family members. Me and my wife have experience working with dogs for a different company, we just moved to the area and looking for new friends to take care of! We live in a spacious apartment downstairs, house has a big fence backyard for fur babies potty breaks, and wife is a stay at home mom, we take care for small/medium size dogs only (up to 25 pounds)

“Paola had 2 drop in visits daily for our gryffin for 2 months. She took excellent care of him. Was very caring and attentive of him we would most definitely recommend her to anyone wanting the best pet care.”


“Excellent experience. This was my first time using Rover. Rebecca was amazing, reliable, took excellent care of my fur babies while we were away. She sent daily updates and pics. Highly recommend! Will be using Rebecca again for future trips!”


“Lily was great with my cat Bubba ! He loved her ! She made my vacation so relaxing! Without stress ! Thank you !”


About: I am a recent Petsmart employee for the Pet Hotel. I was safety certified to work with dogs and cats in the hotel. I love working with animals and I am extremely passionate about dogs and would love to be able to help a fellow animal owner! In the past, I’ve taken care of my own senior dog, gave her arthritis medicine, and took her on walks while making sure to monitor her for pain. I have also enjoyed fostering an older dog as well as a puppy. I have experience with dogs of all sizes and ages both in and out of the Pet Hotel as well as experience with many different breed types including Australian Shepards, Sheppard/Pitt mixes, Akitas, and others. I’m currently working a full time job but would love to watch your pets on the weekends or while you go on a much needed vacation! Your pet’s safety is top priority. On my visits, I will make sure to exercise your pet but also keep them hydrated and feeling safe.

About: Hi there! My fiancé, Andrew and I have been providing pet sitting services together for the past four years. We both grew up with many animals in the home and obtained the passion and love for our little animal family members. Andrew has been working in the vet field for the past seven years and has had experience with all types of animals. He has veterinarians emergency contact information when/if needed. I assisted in caring for my household pets growing up, including one cat who required insulin shots twice per day for 10 years.i have pet sitting experience and have always been drawn to animals. We have experience with providing medications, feeding, walks, and any other needs your animal friend may have. Andrew currently works part time at the Veterinary Hospital he was full time at for 7 years, and operates our business remotely so has full flexibility to care for your furry friends needs!🤗 We both get such joy of being able to spend time with animals and would be happy to spend time with yours! We’re excited to also offer pet waste removal as part of our services! We provide reliable and thorough cleanups on a subscription basis, with options for once or twice per week visits. We’ll keep your yard fresh, clean, and safe for your pets and family, so you can spend more time enjoying your space and less time worrying about the mess! Send us a message to inquire if interested! We have fairly flexible schedules and between the two of us, we can provide care when/as needed given most circumstances! We are both fully off from work on weekends! We are always mindful to respect our clients homes and follow their household rules. We are happy to follow any custom needs of the animals and household.
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Karen S.
Star Sitter


“We are incredibly grateful to Karen for taking such wonderful care of our two dogs during our vacation through drop-in visits at the house. This enabled them to stay where they were comfortable and not be boarded. Karen was both professional and friendly, making us feel completely at ease while we were away. She was in contact with photos and summaries of visits which gave us peace of mind. She fed them, let them out, and engaged them in play. It was clear that she genuinely cared about our dogs, and they loved her. We will certainly be booking her services again in the future. Thank you, Karen, for your outstanding care!”


Tom A.Star Sitter

“Tom was AMAZING. He checked in on time for every visit with Chloe and added an additional time for her walks around the community since she enjoyed them so much. will definitely book again.”


Simone A.Star Sitter
“Simone has been a lifelong dog person loving every dog she meets. She is an experienced grooming, amazing show handler and the only person we trust to care for our dogs”


Giovanna B.Star Sitter

“Giovanna did such a great job taking care of the dogs. She went the extra mile. I would definitely consider using her again to take care of my dogs.”


Khrys S.Star Sitter

“I had a great experience with Khrys! She was incredibly easy to communicate with and made me feel at ease while I was away. I received daily photo updates of my cats, which I really appreciated. They looked happy and well cared for the entire time. I’ll definitely be using her again I highly recommend to all!”




Violet R.Star Sitter

“Violet you are a true blessing to us. Hank and Max love you and they’re so happy when i come home. You relieve a lot of stress for me. Thank you so much for your kindness”


Donovan H.
“Donovan is the absolute best and most reliable dog sitter we have ever had. He is our go-to and when he is not available I am bummed! We usually use him for overnights in our home and he is always on time, sends plenty of pictures and videos, he is super friendly and very trustworthy. Highly recommend him - you will not be disappointed!”


Chad G.
“Chad has been a responsible dog owner from the time he was a small boy and has always had a love of dogs. Over the past few years he has assisted professionals at Camp Bow Wow and neighborhood dog walkers. He has physical size and strength, which is helpful in order to keep more than one big dog in line. He is currently a student at SUNY Binghamton, where he has just completed his sophomore year. He is looking forward to meeting many new and loving puppies!”


Kristina B.

“Kristina was the best sitter we could have gone with! Kristina was reliable, had great communication, and made us feel comfortable every step of the way! Coming home we could tell our kitties were taken very great care of. I highly recommend picking Kristina to be your sitter!”


Caroline J.

“Responsible cat sitter who followed our directions.”


Annabelle L.
Star Sitter

“I know Annabelle a very long time. She has cared for many of my canine babies. They all absolutely love her. She is very gentle, yet knows how to handle them. Annabelle is very dedicated to the care of animals. I am very particular about the food my babies eat and I have a hard time trusting pet caregivers to follow my strict dietary instructions. Annabelle is very respectful of my instructions and follows them to the letter. After so many times of leaving my babies to her care, I'm so grateful and relieved to find my babies, happy, healthy and so clean when I get them back from her. She is a true gem!”


Nicole C.

“What a blessing to find Nicole! Upon meeting her, Nicole immediately put us at ease in leaving our 3 cats under her care. Even our aloof cats were comfortable and trusting of her. :) Nicole is very kind and patient, communicates timely and clearly, and addressed each of our cats little quirks when caring for them. As a generally anxious person, I felt comfortable with Nicole being in our home and I felt that I had one less thing to worry about while being away. Nicole went above in beyond in caring for our babies, sending updates and photos of them, and giving each cat attention. It is so very appreciated! I’m more than happy to refer Nicole for the care of your furbabies, or provide a reference if needed. Thank you Nicole!”


Julia G.Star Sitter
“Julia is amazing! She took such good care of our golden retriever Buoy. She truly cares for your pet as if it were her own. Julia is very easy to communicate with and sent us picture updates throughout our trip. She even took him for walks! When you treat your pet like a member of your family it can be scary leaving them behind. Julia alleviated all of our anxiety so we could enjoy our trip without having to worry about our furry loved one.”


Samantha E.
“Sam is an excellent dog watcher! Not only is she a close friend but she is also great with my dogs! She's always available to help out with my dogs when needed, if that's taking them for a walk or to drop by and play with them. I highly recommend Sam, she is extremely reliable and great with all animals.”


Carlos C.Star Sitter
About: I've grown with dogs since I was a little kid in my home town, dogs have always been a great part of my life, and should be treated as family members. Me and my wife have experience working with dogs for a different company, we just moved to the area and looking for new friends to take care of! We live in a spacious apartment downstairs, house has a big fence backyard for fur babies potty breaks, and wife is a stay at home mom, we take care for small/medium size dogs only (up to 25 pounds)


Paola M.

“Paola had 2 drop in visits daily for our gryffin for 2 months. She took excellent care of him. Was very caring and attentive of him we would most definitely recommend her to anyone wanting the best pet care.”


Rebecca R.Star Sitter

“Excellent experience. This was my first time using Rover. Rebecca was amazing, reliable, took excellent care of my fur babies while we were away. She sent daily updates and pics. Highly recommend! Will be using Rebecca again for future trips!”


Lily N.

“Lily was great with my cat Bubba ! He loved her ! She made my vacation so relaxing! Without stress ! Thank you !”


Emily H.

“Emily is simply the best! She always takes the best care of our two rambunctious dogs. The best part is she sends multiple photos/videos per day so we can always be on vacation stress-free knowing what our dogs were up to for the day and how happy they looked. She is my go-to sitter and I am so thankful I found her! Thank you so much, Emily :)”


Audrey & Andrew P.
“Audrey is the best! She has taken care of our dogs when we need her for several years now and I trust her completely. Not only does she take care of our pets, but she also stays in our house and deals with watching the house/property. Really a great person, professional, honest and goes out of her way to care for our pets. I can't say enough nice things about her.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Melville on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jun 2025, there are 755 pet sitters in Melville. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of Melville pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Melville have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Melville.
Rover makes it easy to find Melville pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 755 pet sitters in Melville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Melville, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
