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Emily W.

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Emily W.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Pet’s New Best Friend ❤️

Hi! I’m Emily, a passionate pet sitter in the Niskayuna, Schenectady & Colonie area! 🐾 I’ve been walking and boarding dogs for 16 years and cat sitting for 14 years, including working at Dog’s Retreat, a family-owned business, since 2016. I provide loving, reliable care for pets of all sizes. With a flexible schedule, including holidays, I offer extra play, cuddles, and updates — treating every pet as if they were my own. First-time clients get a bonus 15-minute walk and extra photo updates to help you feel confident and comfortable! I can’t wait to be your pet’s new best friend ❤️

Cat care experience

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Treating Cats Like Royalty 👑

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I provide loving, reliable care for your pets in the comfort of your very own home, keeping them safe, happy, and on their regular routine!

Ratings and reviews

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Elle P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 22, 2025

We dropped in daily to care for our cat. She sent pictures everyday, we loved everyone of them. Cat was very happy and well taken care of, Thank you Emily! I would highly recommend and will use Emily for all out furniture pet sitting needs.

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Christina Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 21, 2025

Great with communication and updates! And my dog loved her. Would definitely recommend Emily to care for your fur babies!

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Tara B.
Nov 08, 2025

Emily is fabulous! She's been watching our cats and dog for years. She's dependable, responsive, clearly loves the animals, and communicates great. She even had to deal with a horrible situation getting locked out of our house (not her fault) really well. Super trustworthy and all-around amazing. We travel for teen sports and vacations often and we know we don't have to worry about our furry family because she's caring for them.

Devyn K.
Oct 27, 2025

I can’t recommend Emily enough! She has such a natural love for animals and treats every pet like her own. She’s patient, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to make sure they’re safe, comfortable, and happy. I’ve seen firsthand how much care and attention she gives to every dog she watches, they instantly adore her! Any pet parent would be lucky to have her.

Olivia Q.
Oct 27, 2025

Emily is extremely reliable and treats my pets like her own! She is the only person I trust with my animals and i can always count on her to send pictures and updates during the day! I can’t recommend her enough!

Jenny C.
Oct 23, 2025

My dog cannot wait for Emily to arrive. She is always so happy and pleasant to work with. She is so kind and patient. The minute she pulls in the drive way Oscar cannot wait for her to get in the house. When he comes home he is tired out and ready for a nap.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently working part-time hours so I have lots of time and flexibility to play with, and care for your pets when needed the most!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Emily can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
To provide the best care, it’s important for me to know your pet’s personality, routines, and any special needs ahead of time. Please share information about their likes, dislikes, medical conditions, allergies, favorite toys, or any behaviors I should be aware of. Knowing how your pet reacts to new people, other pets, and different environments helps me tailor care to keep them safe, comfortable, and happy. The more I know, the better I can make their time with me enjoyable and stress-free.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.