Pet Sitting in Newtonville

“We tasked Larry with a last minute booking for our two kittens. He did amazing with them and followed all instructions. He was very respectful of our apartment as well. Will definitely book again!”

Dennis R.

“Heather was an excellent dog sitter for us over a 4 day trip. We received regular updates and pictures along the way, and our pup looked very happy. Highly recommend!”

Jason H.

“Linda was great! She was very attentive to our dogs, and kept us up to date about every visit! She did a great job with them, and we will definitely be asking her to watch them again!”

Kimberly B.

About: I am not currently working so I have all the time in the world to dedicate to the pups! In general I'm quite flexible, I like to fly by the seat of my pants. Within the past 9 years my brother got a Basset Hound, (who has since passed), my parents got a German Shepherd, (who has since passed), and I got a Shepherd/Hound rescue pup. Man so I miss having pup around! I've quickly become the dog sitter because I like dogs more than people! I am very comfortable with big dogs and open to working with smaller dogs. I love taking long walks with the pups. If the dog is willing I love to teach them new things! I have all of the patience in the world for dogs. They are and will always be my number one priority at all times. I will respect and follow any rules or guidelines you have knowing full well how much work goes into training and wouldn't want to cause any set backs. I'm a stay at home mom of a 5 year boy. He goes everywhere with me and is also amazing with dogs. So if your dog just needs some company or a nice walk, I'm your girl! I care for any pet as if it were my own. Any specific directions given to me will be followed to a "T". I know how important pets are and I treat them as such.

“Hailey kept our very shy cats well fed and cared for on short notice! She was prompt and communicative and made sure they had everything they need.”

Liana S.

“5 stars all the way!! The communication was thorough and always put my minds at ease about our kitty and Guinea Pig. Stephanie is the best…anyone would be lucky to have her take care ANY fur-babies.”

Kathi C.

“Kailey was great with our dogs during the drop in visit. One of our dogs is protective and weary of new people, but he was calm and comfortable with her. We’d definitely hire her again!”

Demi C.

About: I will care for your dogs with ease and I will always be on time and reliable! I will give your pup the special care and attention that he or she needs. I have over 14 years of experience caring for canines and felines. Working with the needs of your dog is my top priority. I am in Albany, NY. I have a flexible schedule and I can prioritize taking care of your furry friend! I can drop by for a food and play session with your cat, or bring your dog on a 60 minute walk, and feed your dog (if needed). Pets I take care of are in the pet parent's home, rather than my own home. If there are certain routines and things you would like to share with me about best practices in your home, please let me know.

“***FIRST TIME ROVER USER**** When my normal sitter became unavailable, unexpectantly, I had no idea what to do. I was at the point of not going away on my vacation because it was about a week away from leaving. This was my first time using Rover, and my anxiety was through the roof about the entire process and the idea of a stranger coming into my home. I chose Marybeth primarily based upon location, her photos of her and her pets and her age/experience. Upon meeting Marybeth, her overall kindness and genuine, sweet, friendly personality put me at ease immediately. She listened attentively to what my needs were and my animals routines, without trying to change or judge anything. She was promptly responsive to all of my communication prior to leaving for my trip and the duration as well. When meeting (2) of my (3) fur babies kitties (only because 1 is a scaredy cat and won't come out for anyone really), you could tell immediately that she has a love of cats and taking care of them appropriately and lovingly. I left instructions for her and she followed all of my requests (even non animal related, like bringing in my mail and checking on my refrigerator door that pops open). She was even kind enough to check on my hamster even though that was not part of the animals requested to watch. Every day while I was gone, she was on time, left me a happy little note about the status of everything and pictures of all my babies. Personally, the fear/worry/anxiety about leaving my babies as well as just someone coming in my home was enormous, and Marybeth really put that to ease for me. (I know I already mentioned that, but I figured for anyone reading this, who is on the fence about hiring through Rover). I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, kind, sweet person to take care of your precious family members while you are away. She even returned my key promptly upon my return. Thank you to her again. I am forever grateful for her.”

Michelle A.

“I came home to find Larghetto and Minuet calm, clean, and happy—clearly well cared for during the drop-in visit. Thank you, Rachel, for taking such good care of them!”

Yi L.

“Natasha did a great job with our kitties! This was our first time using the Rover app and we were a little nervous about it, but Natasha sent us updates that put us at the ease (including letting us know when we had packages delivered) and we came home to happy kitties. We will definitely reach out to her the next time we need a sitter.”

Kelsey O.

“Katrina is a mature, responsible person who quickly earned our trust. Leaving our fur babies in the care of someone else is no small decision. We feel totally confident in her sensitivity to our older dog and our new rescue dog who is still adjusting. Highly recommend!”

Francine D.

About: I grew up with cocker spaniels and german shepherds, and I love to hang out with and walk dogs now that I have moved away from home. I frequently dogsit and walk for multiple families in the area, and I have watched dogs of all ages, from 10 week old puppies to senior dogs. During the week, I can be available for drop-in visits or walks in the evening if needed in the Latham and Loudonville area. On the weekends I have more flexibility and can help outside of the Albany area. I am unable to watch pets in my own home, but am happy to do home stays. I am used to walking dogs at least once per day, if not twice, and am happy to play and hang out with them.

“Emily is so responsible and so reliable. Freddie loves her so much. She makes him feel comfortable and as if he is one of her own. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she is”

Maureen H.

“Deb just watched my cats for a week while I was on vacation for a week. She always does a great job and is very thorough. I never worry about the care of my cats while she is sitting them. She sends photos of them everyday and takes care of them as they are her own pets. When getting home everything was clean and I couldn’t tell that I was even away for a week. Highly recommended.”

Eric M.

“Shannon was great-everything was done as expected. Helped us greatly yesterday, and we will be happy to have her help with our dog Mia again.”

Mary Anne Y.

“Jenn did great with my pups, especially when one had belly issues! Reliable and on time-great communication”

Diane G.

About: Hi there! I'm a 34-year-old professional living in Red Hook. While I have not yet adopted a dog of my own, I have house-sat, walked dogs for over 50 miles through apps like Rover, and cared for the dogs of my friends. My clients consistently rate me "Extra Caring" and going "Above and Beyond". ♻️ I use compostable waste bags that are environmentally friendly ❇️ I place an AirTag on the collars of dogs for the duration of walks for added safety 💚 I provide lots of care and affection for your furry family members --- I work from home, which makes it easy for me to pet sit. I joined Rover because I'm not at a place in my life where I'm ready to adopt my own cat or dog. So instead I’m happy to give love and care to yours! I have worked for 3 years in customer support so I know how to deliver exceptional service with professional communication. Every time I've met a client through Rover I'm continually amazed by how each person is someone I want to be friends with. Dog and cat owners here on Rover are some of the friendliest people I've met. Which is why I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member soon; especially dogs whose breeds rhyme with "boudin' beaver" and "musky", not that I'm playing favorites! I currently have availability on weekends from Friday evening to Sunday evening. I am available for drop-ins, walks, and house stays in the Albany area. I am a quiet and respectful person. I am happy to take care of your dog or cat in your home with any instructions you provide. I have previously house sat for friends who had two adult huskies and we all had a great time together.

About: I grew up always having a dog. I know how special they can be and the attention they deserve. I'm always happy to help pups get the best care possible. I have many free days to devote to pets. I am available on short notice and always happy to help out to make things easier on your animals. I have experience with dogs that roam the house as well as crate training. I also know how to handle an invisible fence versus a solid one as well as leads.

About: I have many years of dog care experience with dogs of all ages. I have been a dog sitter and walker for neighbors, friends, and family dogs treating them with love and the level of care as if they were my own. I have also fostered puppies (an amazing experience)! I believe every dog deserves someone to love and take care of them, and that is my mission for your furry friend! I am currently a sophomore at Siena College studying biology while playing Division 1 soccer. Currently during the fall semester: - MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Available from 8:00am-3pm, and after 6:00pm. - TUESDAYS: Available after 6:00 pm. - WEDNESDAY: Available from 1:30pm-3pm and after 6:00 pm. - THURSDAYS: Unavailable all day. - SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS: Available all day. IMPORTANT: I am a student-athlete, so my schedule may change. However, I am quick with my responses and willing to work with you to create the best pet care experience. The safety of your dog is my top priority. I have no problem using crates or gates, or following specific rules given to be by the dogs owner.