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Birger H.

Midtown, New York, NY

4.9 out of 5 stars
260 reviews
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Services

Birger can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am self-employed and currently pet sitting full time with an extremely flexible schedule that can work around literally whatever time you might need me to. Whatever hours you might need me to be available I can make work with my schedule, including night time and last minute walks or drop-ins.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Birger H.

Communication

135 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have 3 very friendly dogs as well as two cats at home that get along well with whomever. I have extra dog beds, crates, leashes, and harnesses. I also have crates of various sizes that I can use at home or bring to clients homes. I have leashes and harnesses for small, medium, and large dogs. I also have dog beds for small, medium, and large dogs. I can supply my own dog bags and treats or use whatever you might prefer. As far as cats goes, I have two litter robots at home but am comfortable scooping regularly when pet sitting. I always clean up after myself and try to leave my client‘s homes better than I found them.

Information Birger H. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there’s anything important I should know about your dog or cat ahead of time. I am happy to accommodate medical or other special needs, weird schedules or diets, reactive dogs, spicy cats, etc. Please let me know if your dog is friendly with people and/or other dogs (totally okay if not, just need to know in advance). Also let me know if there are any spots they like going or anywhere they don’t like going. As for cats, it’s helpful to know if they have any hiding spots or if they’re likely to try to run out the door.

A typical day

I love doing enriching activities with your dog, from playing fetch or catch to taking them on long walks around the neighborhoods to a nearby park to take in all the sights, sounds, and most importantly, smells. I am comfortable and experienced working with reactive dogs and doing dog training as well. I also love pet photography and would love a chance to take some great photos of your pet. As far as cats goes, I always spend lots of time cuddling with and petting any cat that wants me to (and will patiently wait for them to come around to me) and love playing with cats with any toys you might provide

Location

New York, NY

Birger H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dogs and Cats are the best people!!

Pet care experience

I have been loving and caring for dogs and cats since I was a little kid. In addition to my family’s own pets, I have been trusted to look after friends and relatives pets for over 20 years. I was the go-to person even in elementary school to walk and look after my friends’ dogs or take in their cats when they were on vacation. I’ve volunteered for various shelters starting from when I was a teenager to walk and train their dogs (including “difficult” ones) and have been fostering cats and kittens since I was 18 years old, everything from bottle fed to “spicy” feral kittens. I love dogs and cats more than I can put into words… they are genuine and pure and just the most wonderful furry friends a person can ask for. I have trained many puppies into well behaved adults without using any aversive training. I also have experience caring for senior dogs with high needs including very frequent potty breaks or even using dog diapers. I am comfortable with dogs that require very long walks and have high exercise needs as well as those that never want to leave the home and just use puppy pads. I am also comfortable with reactive dogs and dogs with extra training needs. Whatever your dog or cat might need I’m sure I’ve encountered it before and I’m ready for it. I always walk dogs by themselves (unless otherwise requested) and try to take great photos as an aspiring professional pet photographer.

Cat care experience

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Heaven is a cat purring in your lap

Birger also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Stefania C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 13, 2026
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Birger is a great sitter! I can tell that my cats love him, he is always really attentive to them and showers them with affection. He also sends the most lovely photos!

Letícia V.
Dog Walking • Jun 13, 2026
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Birger was fantastic with Moana! He was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about her well being. He kept me updated throughout the walk and I felt completely at ease knowing she was in good hands. Moana came back happy. I would definitely book with him again and highly recommend him to other pet parents!

혜린 윤.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 13, 2026
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He spent a lot of time with our cat, playing with her and giving her a lot of scratches. He was very nice to her throughout and it was a relief to see that. He also sent many pictures of her everyday. Overall recommen him!

Virginia V.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026
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Birger was absolutely fantastic with our cat, Beast, during our trip. Beast can be a bit moody and selective with people, but Birger was so patient, sweet, and attentive that she really warmed up to his presence by the end of the stay — which for her is honestly a huge endorsement. 😂 He was incredibly responsive throughout the entire booking, sent thoughtful updates, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable, cared for, and loved while we were away. It gave us such peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands. We’re beyond thrilled to have found such a reliable, communicative, and genuinely chill pet sitter here in Hell’s Kitchen. Cannot recommend Birger enough — book this guy!

About Birger H.

Communication

135 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have 3 very friendly dogs as well as two cats at home that get along well with whomever. I have extra dog beds, crates, leashes, and harnesses. I also have crates of various sizes that I can use at home or bring to clients homes. I have leashes and harnesses for small, medium, and large dogs. I also have dog beds for small, medium, and large dogs. I can supply my own dog bags and treats or use whatever you might prefer. As far as cats goes, I have two litter robots at home but am comfortable scooping regularly when pet sitting. I always clean up after myself and try to leave my client‘s homes better than I found them.

Information Birger H. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there’s anything important I should know about your dog or cat ahead of time. I am happy to accommodate medical or other special needs, weird schedules or diets, reactive dogs, spicy cats, etc. Please let me know if your dog is friendly with people and/or other dogs (totally okay if not, just need to know in advance). Also let me know if there are any spots they like going or anywhere they don’t like going. As for cats, it’s helpful to know if they have any hiding spots or if they’re likely to try to run out the door.

A typical day

I love doing enriching activities with your dog, from playing fetch or catch to taking them on long walks around the neighborhoods to a nearby park to take in all the sights, sounds, and most importantly, smells. I am comfortable and experienced working with reactive dogs and doing dog training as well. I also love pet photography and would love a chance to take some great photos of your pet. As far as cats goes, I always spend lots of time cuddling with and petting any cat that wants me to (and will patiently wait for them to come around to me) and love playing with cats with any toys you might provide

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Birger H.

Midtown, New York, NY

4.9 out of 5 stars
260 reviews