House Sitting in Palmer

About: Meet Katie the Dog Lady! 🐾🦮🦴🙋🏼‍♀️ With 19 years of pet-sitting experience and 8 years as a daily Rover customer myself — I absolutely know what it takes to keep tails wagging! Whether it’s a walk, drop-in, daycare or overnight stay, your dog’s safety and happiness are my top priorities. I’ve booked a Rover for my own pup, Murphy, more than 200 times, learning firsthand what makes an amazing care provider! I have used this app in many types of markets: major cities, beach communities, rural mountains towns, and in farm country. Now, with extra time in my schedule, I’m excited to give back to this wonderful community and be your go-to, reliable Rover in Western Massachusetts. • Daycare/Boarding 🏠🦴: I am home full-time, so your pup literally has 24 hours of total care! My ranch-style home is senior dog sensitive, has a fully fenced in yard, neighborhood trails nearby, and Arlo 4K security cameras 24/7. • House-Sitting 🚗🐾: I can come to your pup in their home! Prior care and owner meet & greet required before booking. • Walks/Drop-In 🦮🚶‍♀️: Available daily every two hours. • New to Rover? 🎉 WELCOME! Ask me for my promo code to save on your first pet service! Let me onboard you to this great community. • Vacationing with your pup? 🗺️ New pets and short-term daycare or house sitting are available! • Need a last-minute booking? 🤞 No problem! I’m flexible, dependable, and ready to treat your pup like part of my own family. • Sensitive pup? ❤️‍🩹 I got you! Customized care is available. There are zero breed preferences here. Give me your honest needs and best practices for your pup. I am available throughout the week for first time bookings! I do reserve specific times for repeat customers. Meet and greet opportunities are preferred before booking, but not required. A range of time for services is preferred. First time booking with me? Ask for my promo code! Your pup’s safety is always my #1 priority. I keep a close eye on dogs during walks, avoid unsafe areas, and only use secure leashes and harnesses. I never let dogs off-leash unless in a fully fenced, owner-approved space. At my ranch style home, the environment is dog-friendly and free from hazards with plenty of cozy spots to rest. I follow any special feeding, medication (injections included), or care instructions to the letter, and I treat every dog as if they were my own! Check out my reviews for my details.

“Lila was a great sitter for Minnie. My very anxious “baby” took to Lila very quickly and that is not her norm, so I felt very comfortable leaving them together. Lila communicated and kept in touch well. She was very respectful of my home and even left a cute doggie thank you note. Minnie seemed to love her and I know this because often when I get home Minnie us sitting by the door waiting. She was sleeping in the living room and much calmer than my usual returns. I recommend Lila as responsive, responsible, and respectful. Thank you!!!”

Brenda B.

“She was amazing with our dog Stella! Took such great care of her and made sure she got plenty of love and attention. Stella got to go on rides and even a hike, which she absolutely loved. It was such a relief knowing she was in great hands. We’d definitely book again!”

Steve a.

“Julissa was amazing. She house/petsit for Thanksgiving week and our dogs Ramsey and Waldo adored her. She went above and beyond of what we asked of her, was in constant communication, and completely trustworthy. We will look forward to hiring Julissa again. Thank you so much for your hard and amazing work!”

Ines P.

“Eryn was amazing dog sitting at my house. I was very worried about my nervous pup, how he would be for the week; but apparently as soon as I left, he was fine! I especially am grateful for Eryn extending her stay unexpectedly, when I had flight delays and could not get home in time for the original time. She even handled the huge snow storm like a pro, because she is. My pups very obviously adore her and I hope to hire her again soon!”

Kel F.

“Jonathan did a great job taking care of our girls!”

Shelley D.

“Shayla did a wonderful job taking care of our boy. We needed someone on short notice and she was super accommodating! Our neighbors message me while we were away stating how impressed they were with how attentive she was with Floki, which certainly put our mind at ease. We will definitely use her again in the future.”

Victoria M.

“I was hesitant to have a near stranger stay with my fur babies for 6 days (including overnights) and am beyond thrilled with my experience with Lisa! She came twice to meet/visit before my trip and I knew she right away she was “Good People”! I received updates, photos and videos everyday. I would give her a hundred stars if I could! Thank you to Lisa (& Rover) 🐾”

JKM P.

“Debbie was absolutely incredible with my 2.5 year old pit mix Brooks. He took to them almost instantly at the meet and greet, and I felt 100% comfortable with them staying at my house and looking after him. Debbie kept me updated with pictures and texts and took amazing care of him. Having somebody stay in your house and look after your pet is always a little daunting, but after chatting with Debbie and her partner for 20 minutes while they got to know Brooks I had no hesitation about having Debbie stay and care for him. Debbie and her partner are really awesome people and clearly both love — and are good with — animals. Debbie will be my go-to first choice for any dog sitting I need doing in the future, without a doubt.”

Jona S.

“Kiara was very prompt and responded immediately to messages.”

Shannon S.

“Sarah is a phenomenal dog sitter. My anxious dogs bonded with her immediately so I felt very comfortable leaving for my trip. She texted multiple updates a day, including pictures. I will definitely book with her again!”

Ethan S.

About: I’ve grown up caring for pets my entire life, which has given me a deep understanding of their needs, routines, and personalities. I’ve been consistently trusted by families to care for their pets, and I take that responsibility seriously. Your fur babies will receive attentive, reliable, and loving care as if they were my own. Pet sitting fits naturally into my routine. No matter what else I have going on, I always make time for quality, loving interaction with the pets I care for. I’m dependable, attentive, and truly enjoy building trust with every fur baby, making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy while you’re away. I provide a safe, structured, and welcoming home environment for pets in my care. Although I have three friendly cats, I carefully manage introductions and ensure each pet’s comfort, safety, and boundaries are respected. I also have a large yard that allows for supervised outdoor time, along with a variety of toys and enrichment activities to keep pets engaged, happy, and well cared for. Every pet in my home receives attentive supervision and individualized care.

“Ace is our go to person for our very anxious yet adorable Beagle. Our pup is so well taken care of by Ace. We have no worries when they are on the job!”

Karen M.

“Alissa is always welcome in our home and does a great job with Pixie, making sure she gets her walks in and plenty of snuggles in between. She is dependable, and we appreciate that she asks questions if needed.Pixie and her family look forward to having Alissa’s help in the future 🥰🐶”

Elliot G.

“James & Reichel did a fantastic job with our furbaby, Oscar. They were always responsive and prompt, and we would definitely hire them again!”

Angela K.

“Allyson house sat for our old boy for four nights and was simply a dream sitter! She was communicative, sent photos daily, and it was clear she was loving our boy every minute she was home. We will definitely have Ally back anytime she’d like- she’s the best!”

Meilin P.

About: I have taken care of all three of my dogs since puppies and they are all at different stages of life. We love playing ball, going for walks and taking car rides. I have a senior dog right now who does have senility and seizures who requires medication for arthritis. I have a middle aged border collie who has anxiety issues that has been seen by a behaviorist and it’s a biological issue and she will never grow out of it so we have developed a behavior plan and since then she is more confident and happy. She does require a special way of dealing with her, as do all anxious dogs and I am able to recognize that in other dogs as well and during my time as a case manager I have been able to use that skill to sooth other peoples pets. The amount of times I have been told “wow she/he never lets anyone pet her” is too many to count. I also have experience with dogs that have gone through a trauma and have minor aggression. I have no problems working with dogs like that as long as I know ahead of time and what there triggers or behaviors are. I have crate trained all 3 of my dogs and also do positive rewards as well. I currently am a full time Pet Sitter. Prior to this change I was a Case Manager Supervisor in elder care and before that under DDS. At this time I love the change in my role and the responsibilities of taking care of the furry family members. In my previous days of managing group homes under DDS my world revolved around taking care of my consumers. Now, I am entrusted with peoples furry family members. My day is spent walking up to 5 miles a day, doing many litter box changes, playing alot of ball, and doing alot of hiking. I am seeing anywhere between 3-8 dogs a day and usually a few kitties in between and I Love It. When I have overnights, you house becomes my home base, I move my things in, spend my evenings cuddling with your furry creatures (large or small) and making sure they are all set in the morning. I am fully insured with professional pet care insurance which covers bites, injuries, property damage, lost keys, and many other things. I do not plan to bring any dogs to my house. I all care at the dogs home. I will follow the owners wishes including walking, feeding, medication and if there is overnights needed or daytime drop ins. I love playtimes and view them as important timeframes especially for dogs who are crated or who need to go back into a crate and I will spend a good amount of energy getting into playtime. I will really get into a game of “keep away” or catch , or tug of war. Whatever your pups favorite game is. Exercise is a very important part of a dogs mental and physical health, getting that energy out in productive ways creates a much happier pup. For kitties, its more cuddling or string play. Depends on the type of cat if they need time to warm up to me or are social butterfly. I read each animal's body language and let them lead the visit. Understanding pets body language is very important as its one of the very few ways they can communicate and it is our responsibility to read it as effectively as we can.

“Lilly took great care of our pets and our home during our vacation. There was a blizzard that came through the area while she was sitting with us, she kept us informed and comforted that she was on top of things. We were concerned that she might have difficulties if we lost power, etc. but she was very assuring that she had everything under control. She even shoveled our front steps before we got home! Anakin and Lily obviously liked her, they were content and happy when we returned. We will definitely want to have her again if need be. Thank you Lilly!”

Cherie B.

“Kage did a great job and sent pics and messages during his stay with Cooper. He was well informed and great communication. I would highly recommend his services and would gladly book again when needed. Thank you!”

Adam C.

“Raina has taken care of Minnie several times for short stays and all day. Raina is prompt and courteous, asks questions, and follows all requests and directions. Minnie is always happy to see her and enjoys her times with Raina. Minnie has lots of anxiety but never has any problems when she is with Raina! I appreciate all the care Raina provides.”

Brenda B.