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Sitter Profile Image: Brigid O.
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Brigid O.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, Albany, NY, 12208

Brigid was a great match for my older dog, thorough in asking about his needs and care, and communicated well through out the entire time she had him. Would book again for sure if we need care!

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Danielle C.
Sitter Profile Image: Lori H.
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Lori H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
56 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Slingerlands, NY, 12159

I left Leo with Lori for four day and I feel comfortable leaving him again for a longer trip. She was very welcoming and was comfortable managing different dog temperaments. I would have liked some updates, but I know she had a full house with five dogs.

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Barbara S.
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Patty D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
64 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Patty was exceptional!! She texted pictures and updates throughout Sammy's short stay with her! Patty also indicated she's happy to take care of our precious dog any time we need! It was so good to know Sammy was in such good care!

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Linda C.
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Marisa V.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
192 reviews
106 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

This was my first week away from my dogs. I was nervous and at first I was unsure of how to even start, find a sitter, and then make sure my dogs were okay with that person and their own dogs. But then I found Marisa and she made me feel so much better. We did a meet and greet, and while I was on my trip she kept in touch and sent photos. The process was painless, she communicated often, and my dogs were happy and healthy when I picked them up. I would 100% use Rover and Marisa again. She takes the anxiety out of travel and leaving your pups.

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Jamie F.
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samantha m.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Guilderland, NY, 12084

Samantha and her partner were absolutely amazing. They are the best sitters I have met by far. I 10000/10 recommend. Samantha updated me throughout my dog's stay. I will definitely rebook.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jayla L.
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Jayla L.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
20 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Sheridan Hollow, Albany, NY, 12210

Jayla was sooo sweet with my boy! He has separation anxiety and I can tell Jayla was very attentive and gave the best care for him. Can't thank Jayla enough:)

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Chelsea B.
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$79
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5.0 out of 5 stars
156 reviews
56 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

Chelsea and Christopher were incredible! They do a great job of cleaning and maintaining the space for all of their furry houseguests and really made us feel comfortable leaving Astro with them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin N.
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Kevin N.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Near North Side, Albany, NY, 12207

Kevin N. went above and beyond to make me and my pets more comfortable about being apart. My first rover sitter, will book his services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vera M.
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Vera M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
East Greenbush, NY, 12061

This is my second time leaving my Paris with Ms.Vera. I receive photos and videos throughout her stay, which makes me feel, that my Paris is doing just fine. I always feel that Paris is well taken care of and safe when I'm away. Ms. Vera will be my go to everytime. Thank you Ms.Vera

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Alex P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Whitehall, Albany, NY, 12209

Alex was amazing! Kai loved his time with him. Alex is such a natural with dogs. He gave him plenty of exercise and love. Alex also kept us updated all weekend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Eydid A.
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Eydid A.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12203

About: 🐾 I’m absolutely obsessed with cats—and honestly, that’s the biggest reason I’m here. Rover isn’t just a side thing for me… I genuinely love spending time with cats and getting to know all their unique personalities. At home, I care for three cats of my own, so I understand everything from playtime energy to quiet, independent moods. I’m also known locally as a stray cat feeder and caretaker, and I always keep cat food in my car—because you truly never know when a hungry kitty might need help. Caring for animals isn’t something I “turn on”—it’s just part of who I am every day. While cats are my specialty, I’ve recently been spending more time around dogs as well and have become increasingly comfortable and confident with them. I’m patient, attentive, and quick to adapt to different temperaments, whether your pet is energetic, shy, or somewhere in between. When you trust me with your pet, you’re getting someone who is: ✔️ Reliable & responsive ✔️ Gentle, patient, and detail-oriented ✔️ Experienced with multiple-cat households ✔️ Truly passionate about animal care I’ll treat your pet like they’re my own—with love, respect, and close attention to their needs. Whether it’s feeding, playtime, medication, or just keeping them company, I’ve got it covered. I’m also very flexible and able to travel, so feel free to reach out with whatever you need—I’m happy to make it work!! Pet care fits perfectly into my routine. I recently bought a house here in Albany, so it’s just me and my studies now — which means I have plenty of time and flexibility to devote to caring for your cats. As a law student, my classes are only on Mondays and Wednesdays, so the rest of the week I’m fully available to spend quality time making sure your cat (or cats!) get the love, attention, and care they need. In a client’s home, I focus on keeping your cat’s routine consistent and stress-free. That means fresh food and water on schedule, a clean litter box, and plenty of playtime and affection — whether that’s cuddles, brushing, or just quiet company if your cat prefers space. I always make sure to respect your home, follow your instructions closely, and send regular updates so you know your pet is happy and safe. If I’m welcoming a cat into my own home, I create a calm, cozy environment with safe spaces for them to explore or retreat to, depending on their personality. I treat every cat as if they were my own — with patience, attentiveness, and lots of love.

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Alison S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
30 years of experience
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY, 12209

Alison was wonderful with our golden retriever. She was excellent with communication and took great care of our dog. We have already booked her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher T.
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Christopher T.
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$79
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
37 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12203

100 percent would use again and recommended to anyone! They are wonderful and treated Winnie like the queen she is. The pics, the art and report cards- they are all perfect and so was the boarding experience. Can’t wait to see you soon!

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Diane B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, ALBANY, NY, 12208

About: I’m a certified dog trainer with 30 years of experience and have helped thousands of dogs—from puppies to seniors. Your dog will never go home with worse manners after staying with me! Every pup gets one-on-one attention, enrichment, and plenty of daily playtime. I’m home the majority of the week, which means your dog gets lots of company, cuddles, and care! I’m happy to board your sweet pup anytime you need me. I’ve got a fully fenced yard and a goofy young playmate who loves making new dog friends! Your pup will enjoy tons of zoomies, sniffing, and social fun. At night, everyone snoozes safely in their crates—but don’t worry, I’m always on “midnight potty duty” for puppies and seniors who need a quick outing!

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Rima B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
21 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

My husband and I needed someone to watch our 9 year old Golden Retriever - Last Minute!! We were so lucky we found Rima! Rocco was well taken care of and Loved!! I highly recommend Rima!

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Jennifer F.
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Kevinh M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Center Square, Albany, NY, 12210

Great experience! The sitter was very flexible and accommodating, which I really appreciated. My dog was well cared for and happy. Would definitely recommend.

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Kristiyana M.
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Samantha M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12206

Going out of the country for 5 days had me so nervous but Samantha provided plenty of updates with pictures and videos. My dog arrived home so calm and content. I will 100% be booking with Samantha in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kyle W.
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Kyle W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Latham, NY, 12047

We are so fortunate to have met Kyle. It is clear how much she loves dogs and goes to great lengths to be sure that they are comfortable. She sends lots of updates, pictures and videos, so the parents are put at ease as well. Our anxious pup was immediately at home, and came back happy and tired from all of the play. Thank you to our new friend Kyle for spoiling our fur baby!

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Rena R.
Sitter Profile Image: Emer G.
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Emer G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

Emer was a real pro. Picked up Cheerio and returned him happy and healthy. I am one of her first customers and I would certainly use her in the future. She is a true "dog person".

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Mickey K.
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Kristine & Robert L.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
16 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Albany, NY, 12205

So happy to have found Kristine and Robert who are very trustworthy and reliable, have great accomodations, and take very good care of my pup!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog felt right at home at Alison’s and looked like she was having the time of her life. Alison kept us up to date with photos throughout the day and gave our dog her supplements. Very easy pickup and drop off. We will be using her again!

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Joseph M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren is wonderful! Charlotte has stayed with Lauren and her family several times and always comes home very happy. Lauren sends updates regularly and I always know that Charlotte is well taken care of at Lauren’s house.

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Meredith S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emer took great care of our little dog. Her house and yard are well set up for dogs. She was easy to communicate with and a pleasure to deal with. My dog came home happy and relaxed.

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Ellen B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was wonderful and communicated regularly with texts and pictures to show my puppy was doing well. I would highly recommend Maggid with your puppy / slash bedt friend.

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Danny L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

It is always so comforting to know that Bailey is in good hands when we go visit our family. She keeps us informed and sends pictures. This is the fourth time we have used Brigid and Bailey seems to feel just as comfortable there as he does at home. Thank you Bridgit!

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Debbie H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevinh was amazing! He kept me updated on anything that happened and sent lots of pictures of my goober. Glad my dog has a new bestie in the area!

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Lise C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

John took amazing care of our dog, including sending us daily pictures and taking care of her slightly complex food and medicine needs. We would definitely use him again for pet sitting.

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Rachel K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Freedom was so great with Boo. I know I can trust her to take the best care of him! I'm so appreciative of everything she does for us!

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Jessica G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jayla was the ABSOLUTE BEST she was so nice and long loved her. She sent pictures of king all the time and kept me up to date. We are definitely going to book in the future and to annoying wanting to book I highly recommend!!!

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Annie N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Came back to happy, well taken care of pups. Alex did a great job taking care of our two huskies while we were away. Highly recommend!

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Joshua R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam was so amazing! She watched our girl Winnie for a week. Winnie is an anxious girl but Sam made her feel right at home. She always sent updates every day so we could see that Winnie was doing good and we know she had a great time! We will be using Sam again in the future!

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heather f.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

My babies were very well cared for with Amy. You can tell Amy loves dogs. The dogs know it too! Would highly recommend.

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Jane B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using Rover, and I really lucked out! Kristine and Bob were, in a word, awesome!! They were very gracious, have a very nice home, and my golden retriever took to them (and their own dog) immediately!! Kristine sent me lots of pictures of my dog while I was away, and gave me updates on how he was doing! My "buddy" had a great time and was SO well cared for!! I plan on using them next time I need boarding for him: I would highly recommend them!!

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Linda M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sammi was taken well taken care of while we were away. I got updates which we very much appreciated. We will definitely book again.

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Holly S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

jose helped w a last minute holiday booking for a few weeks in december, communication was smooth and easy. would definitely rebook in the future

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Maria P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

John was amazing! Super responsive, even to a last-minute/ day-of booking! He took wonderful care of our lil Roxy, and sent lots of updates and photos throughout the days, which we so appreciated :) She’s 15 years old and can sometimes be a little skiddish, but she took right to him and he made her feel right at home. He’s a great dog sitter and was very kind and caring, will definitely be booking with him again!

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Hanna S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was an exceptional sitter for our dog for four days. He took such good care of Coco, played with her, challenged her, walked her, snuggled with her! The works. He really took the time to get to know her, too. We are so grateful to Alex!

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Naomi L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I would give Sarah 100 stars if I could; she is so amazing! Miles stayed with her two years ago when I went to scatter my parents ashes in England, and he came home so happy and calm. So when I had a very intensive training, and conference this weekend in Baltimore, I knew he would be in wonderful hands! When I arrived on Thursday he immediately jumped on the couch with their dog, who he clearly recognized! Sarah as before was very welcoming, and one of her three daughters was there to pet him; and did so, so gently! According to her husband, who was there when we picked Miles up, the two dogs were inseparable the whole weekend. Again Miles came home so calm and happy! I feel so blessed to have found Sarah! To know that I can trust that my eleven year old dog will be happy and safe when I am away, means everything to me! I absolutely recommend Sarah and her family! I cannot imagine a happier, and safer place to be!

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Alison S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna was amazing! She was so responsive when caring for my special needs older dog for 4 nights I really hope to use her again in the future, she was wonderful to work with.

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Braidie L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Have left my babies with Nicola 3 times now and every time they’re happy to see her. She takes great care of them and we will continue to book with her for all of our overnight needs.

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Alicia B.
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in New Scotland.

Rover makes it easy to find New Scotland dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
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