House Sitting Neighborhood 9

“Amanda took really good care of our pets and made sure we could have a carefree trip. Would highly recommend her and definitely would book her again :)”

Kira T.

About: Hello! My name is Kayala, and I am a college student from Somerville, Massachusetts. I have been cat sitting for the past seven years and have had cats and bunnies my entire life. I have multiple regular cat sitting clients in the Somerville, Cambridge, Boston area that I have maintained through the years. I am a friendly and trustworthy person, and I make sure to treat pets with respect and love while also taking care of all of their needs. I have a cat in Somerville named Violet, and a bunny named Loretta who stays with me in my dorm during the school year. I'm known for loving my pets more than anything, and have tattoos for both of them! They are my girls, and my most divine companions. I deeply understand the strength of the bond between you and your kitties <3. I know it can be stressful to leave your kitties in the care of a stranger, but I make sure to send photos and updates! I am also happy to meet with you in person, learn about any special care instructions and preferences, and make sure you and your kitties are comfortable. I am an excellent pet snuggler (known for making cats, dogs, goats, and pigs fall asleep in my arms!), but am also always very aware of an animal's body language. It is so important to respect their boundaries! I have experience giving oral medication, inhalers, critical care (liquid food for rabbits), and subcutaneous injections. I am in Somerville for holidays and school breaks (summer and winter), where pet care is a prioritized commitment for me. I take same day bookings, as long as I am in town! I have extensive experience with cat sitting and have been running my "business" independently for the past seven years in the Boston area. I am the sole caregiver for my bunny, Loretta, and have had bunnies and cats my entire life. When I stop by for my visits, I give attention for a minimum of 25 minutes and meet them where they are. If they want to cuddle, I am open arms! If they want to play, I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve. If they are scared of my new presence, I will sit thoughtfully and move at their pace to make them as comfortable as possible. I always send photos and updates to pet parents when I see their babies!

“Lelani is amazing and went beyond our expectations to love on Cash! She sends the most amazing updates with photos and loved ones our boy so much. It made having to be away so much easier. She left our place spotless, which was a surprising plus.”

Kelley D.

“Tam really went above and beyond to care for my Sofie. I had an emergency and had to stay away for longer than expected, and she agreed to extended the booking and took great care of Sofie for me. She even took Sofie to the vet and groomer for me! She was in constant communication, sending updates, photos and overall keeping me in the loop about how things were going at home. I’m very happy I found Tam and grateful for the great work she did with Sofie. Thanks Tam! Hopefully we’ll see you again soon ❤️”

Luciana V.

“Aaron spent an evening with our labradoodle when we visited the area from out of town. Aaron and the dog got along great and went on a long walk. We would definitely book Aaron again if we need dog sitting again in the area.”

Ilana R.

“Sam was wonderful with my shy, anxious pup. Sam took it slow and Fern really warmed up to her. I got a very detailed report from Sam at the end of the weekend. I came home to a happy pup & a spotless home.”

Melissa O.

About: I worked at a humane society and worked with many dogs of all sizes and breeds. Helped to socialize them; took them for walks/hikes, went for car rides, got them comfortable being outdoors. I also dog sat for friends and family throughout the years. Very comfortable with giving medications and taking care of special needs dogs (grew up with a dog that required seizure medication and had frequent seizures). As a college student I have a fairly flexible schedule. My weekends are completely free and I have more than a couple hours free during the weekday in the mornings and evenings (as well as some time during the middle of the day if I’m not in class). I grew up in a home where dogs were family members. We were very comfortable with them being indoor and outdoor pets. We would go for hikes, walks/runs (was fairly active to help the dogs release their energy) and would also relax together indoors. Will crate as needed for dog and family comfort or will just hang out on a sofa and read a book for company for the pet. Since I’m used to caring for a high maintenance dog that required special attention, I can clean up accidents and administer medications if needed (with lots of approved treats)

“Rachael took great care of our house and dog Lyka for a long weekend. Lyka is looking forward to seeing Rachael again for a longer stay in October!”

Sally G.

“Julia W. was great with our exuberant goldendoodle, Jake. She clearly loves animals, and has excellent experience with dog care and training. Jake was busy each day with multiple walks, playtime, and then some nice down time. Julia communicated well, sent us pictures, was very responsive. We knew that our dog was in great hands. Thank you so much!”

Kim W.

“Sydney watched my girls for two weeks and had to deal with an unexpected leak in the apartment while I was gone. She was incredibly professional and had a great attitude, and helped mitigate the issue and took great care of my pets. I would highly recommend her as an in-home sitter!”

Chenee C.

“Omar was truly amazing! We were in a crunch after our original dog sitter did not finalize as expected, and Omar stepped in on short notice without hesitation. He confirmed the dates quickly and even made time to meet our two Rhodesian Ridgebacks for two walks before the stay, which gave us so much peace of mind. From the beginning, Omar was prompt, professional, trustworthy, and genuinely eager to meet our dogs. During the stay, he kept their schedule consistent and even took them on extra walks, which I know they absolutely loved. He kept us updated throughout, and we always felt confident that our dogs were safe, secure, and well cared for. Omar is not only a great sitter and walker, but also an overall great person. Our dogs loved him, and we would feel completely comfortable having them stay with him anytime we travel. I think we have officially found our recurring sitter and walker. Highly recommend!”

Mj M.

“Eli was everything we could have hoped for in a pet sitter! He stayed in our home for four nights to care for our dog and cat. From our first contact and throughout, Eli's communication was prompt, clear, and friendly. He came for a meet and greet a few days before his stay, listened carefully, and was great with our pets. While we were away, he took our dog for nice long walks, and gave our affectionate cat plenty of lap time. He also administered topical medicine for our dog. He sent pics and updates twice daily, providing reassurance that our fur babies were in great hands! We returned to a clean house and Eli had even done a little clean up we didn't get to before we left. I'm thrilled to have found such a fantastic in-home pet sitter!”

Lisa B.

“Amy is just a wonderful dog sitter, she was taking care of our dog, who can be quite demanding emotionally, for almost one week. When Amy came to meet us, our dog was staying next to her the whole time, very comfortable and happy to be petted by her. Amy was sending regular videos showing our dog obviously feeling relaxed and cheerful with her. She is very responsive, communication is very easy. I really cannot imagine a better person to take care of our dog. Thank you so much!”

Maria M.

“Michael was amazing. He was responsive, he took care of both of my two big dogs on short notice and he sent plenty of pictures and videos throughout his stay. Also he left my house beautifully clean. Thank you so much again Michael!!!!”

Leonardo C.

“Adrien watched our pup again for the weekend while we were away. She stayed at our house, took great care of our dog, sent lots of photos. When we got home our house was clean and our dog looked well cared for! Highly recommend Adrien!”

Lacey M.

About: I grew up with cats and have lived with animals my whole life (cats, fish, hamsters, dogs). I have provided petsitting for cats, reptiles, and dogs. I have petsit across ages, temperaments, sizes, medical needs, and energy levels. From a senior deerhound, to two young whippets, to cats with specialized diets and medication administration. I'm a remote office worker with a flexible schedule who is looking to stay active and save for my first home. I love going for walks, rain or shine! And there's nothing better than curling up on the couch with a furry friend. I work remotely and can be with your furry family all day and provide them with as much supervision and enrichment/exercise as they need to ensure they have fulfilling and safe days. I am certified by the Red Cross in Pet First Aid.

“We highly recommend Rosie for sitting and walking. She was very patient, understanding, loving, and most importantly adaptable to the care our dog needs. I have to admit that our pup isn't the most trusting or friendly at first. With tenderness, care, and a lot of treats she quickly built a bond with our dog and allowed us to rest our minds whenever we left our pooch with her. She was also very flexible with our requests, as long as we provided her with a 24-hour notice. We can't thank her enough for allowing us the peace of mind while we were away. THANK YOU!”

Sergio A.

“GREAT dog sitter!! Reliable, punctual. Even coordinated a minor emergency vet visit after noticing our dig was shaking his head alot. Turns out he had an ear infection! She started him on drops and now he is comfortable and happy. Would definitely recommend.”

Munirih Y.

“Emily was wonderful with our 10mo puppy, giving him attention and providing enrichment throughout the day, taking him on his midday walk and feeding him lunch. We came home to a happy, wriggly, sleepy puppy. Emily also left the sweetest report card and polaroid shot of Kiwi at the end of the day :)”

Deniz C.

“Ana was timely, responsible, and fantastic with our 12-week-old puppy! We would absolutely have her pet-sit again.”

Katherine W.