Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM
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“Leah done a great job with my baby she did wonderful she did everything she could and above and Beyond I hope that she can take care of Tazzy in the future she done a wonderful job💖💖💖💖”
“Monique came to the rescue at the last minute to take care of my dog. She is prompt, professional, and reliable. This is my first Rover experience and she made it a positive one”
“Justine was a new sitter and although I already left and wasn’t able to provide a meet and greet, she did absolutely amazing with my two kitties! Highly recommend Justine as she was on it 10000%!!”
“Alexandria always does such a great job watching my kitty 🥰 She makes sure to play with her and give her lots of attention. Thank you for your wonderful service!!”
“Lucy stopped by once a day, gave my cats snacks, and love. She sent regular photo updates, which I really appreciated. When I got home, everything was in order and the cats seemed happy and cared for. I’d recommend Lucy and would book again!”
About: I have been caring for animals since my childhood and have several of my own. I am a veterinary assistant and am comfortable with animals of all ages and sizes, as well as with responsibilities such as administering medication, walks, special diets, etc. I work and go to school part time. I have the most freedom on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, but can also periodically check on your pet on the other days of the week. I can do overnights as well. I will work with your pets needs whether that is specific feeding times, a walking schedule, or other routines that you and your pet typically do.
About: I grew up surrounded by a family of dogs and cats. Since I was a kid I have owned or taken care of puppies all the way to senior dogs. My 16 year old Brittany Spaniel recently passed away. I had her since she was a month old. I like to think I gave her an amazing adventurous life. Dogs are angels and I love spending time with them. I currently have a full time job Monday through Friday. My hours however are only 7am-2pm. Most evenings are open including weekends. I love being active outside of work so this opportunity fits well. I have a front yard surrounded by a tall adobe wall and locked gate. I have one energetic 3 year old dog at the moment who loves playing and running. I take her to a nearby field where I throw a ball and she plays fetch like crazy. My neighborhood is safe and quiet and my main priority is my dog’s safety.
“Skyler did such a great job catsitting for our two kitties!! She was very communicative and sent pictures while we were gone. Skyler made sure she knew how to administer our cats medications before we left, and we felt confident in her with her past experience. I would definitely recommend Skyler to anyone needing a reliable pet sitter:)”
“Rhiannon was wonderful (this was our second time working with her) -- our cat loves her! We so appreciated the videos and photos while we were away. Thank you!”
“Sarah did a great job with taking care of my pets. She followed all the instructions and really cared for them. She is dependable and very caring. So glad she is a rover for me and my pets!”
“Greg has done several drop ins including one at the very last minute. He is 100% reliable and I completely trust that he will be here when he says he will be here. The dogs appear comfortable and relaxed around him. Thank you Greg!”
About: I pet sat dogs when I was younger and cats for years. I have more time now and would love to give your babies a lot of attention. 🐶 😺 I currently work from home Sunday, Tues and Thursday, with a LOT of flexibility. I am available overnight 7 days per week with little notice and can adapt to your pets needs. I can care for pets in your home and follow your rules and your pets needs as directed. I'm an adult with a grown kiddo who also loves animals and can give extra attention! ❤️
About: I’ve had dogs of my own since I was 5. I was made to be responsible for any pets I had, so I had to make sure I they got food, water, cleaned up after, played with, walked(once I was 10 I started doing this), gave medication, and gave them baths. I started working for a pet sitting/doggie daycare when I was 22 and Blue Buffalo pet food where I was put through pet nutrition courses. When working with the pet sitting company I did work with reactive dogs often because I have the skills to be able to work with these dogs as I myself had a very reactive dog. I can also work with puppies on basic commands. I am currently pretty open and free to come all days of the week except for Sundays. My preferred time range would be from 9am- 8pm. I will clean up after them, walk, play, cuddle, give bath if needed, administer medication, feed and make sure they have water. If it’s fish I can do tank maintenance and feed. If it’s other animals such as small animals, domestic birds, and non venomous/legal reptiles I can feed, clean enclosures, and socialize.
About: Through my life I have had many breeds of dog. Basset hound, labs, Akita, Australian shepherd and Chow Chow. Additionally I have been a secondary care taker for breeds such as Corgie, Brittany spaniel, pit bull, Belgian Shepard and Pomeranian. I work part time and take classes, and at the moment I do not have a pet of my own so I have plenty of time and energy to walk yours. I have walked dogs in many environments and areas of Albuquerque since I was a child. Safety will always come first, I keep dogs close but I am very willing to let them explore the area in a safe manner. I am very good at intervening and stopping fights between dogs and will always avoid off leash dogs while with your puppy.
“Leslie was so wonderful to my babies. I cannot praise her enough! She helped me when I was in a bind which will not be forgotten. She took pictures of her playing with them with frequent updates, as well. She is definitely worth 5 stars. If there was 6 stars, she would get them!”
“Madelynne was very attentive and communicative with our two cats, especially Petra who is a little bit more of a handful. She didn’t shy away from handling Petra and her unique situation, and even called us to ensure everything was handled correctly. Then they were all best friends by the end of the visit!”
“Our cat really seem to enjoy having someone stop in and visit with him while we were out of town with family. Julie was very respectful of our home, always made sure our house was locked/alarmed when she left after the visit and treated our fur baby really well. She's very nice, a good communicator and was accommodating, not that we asked for a lot. She also agreed to water my plants on one of the visits during the week that we were gone. We even got adorable pictures of our cat on our Rover cards during her visits. We had a really reassuring experience having her as our pet sitter. We highly recommend her and will absolutely be contacting her for our next trip out of town.”
“Madelyn did an amazing job looking after our cats when we were gone for Thanksgiving week. She was also kind enough to bring in the mail. The cats were well taken care of. It was a great worry off my mind knowing someone was there to ensure they had food water and treats every day. Would definitely book again.”
Rio Grande pet parents share their Rover experiences
We hired Levi to watch our cats while gone for 3 weeks out of the country. He did multiple daily checks that involved several tasks, including litter management, feeding, playing, and also took care of our plants. He was easy to get ahold of and is great to work with. Will definitely be using him again.
Thank you Kristin for looking after my boys over the holidays! I sincerely appreciate your flexibility as travels are always up to change. I also appreciate that I can keep booking you, I am certain Linus and Fergus are more comfortable with your repeated care.
Holy mackerel! Amber was amazing. She went so far above and beyond to care for our husky and keep us informed. She prepared her meals and snacks and spent time cuddling and took her for walks. She sent pictures every day. We haven’t travelled much in the past few years because we didn’t want to leave our pup but now I am more comfortable taking trips with Amber available. She is calm, patient and reliable. We are so fortunate to have found her! This was a thousand times better than taking her to a boarding kennel!
Tracy was great! She very clearly has behavioral training. My dog has her quirks - she’s a little timid, rarely stops moving, and can be bossy around meal times. Tracy was really patient with her. She let her set the pace in getting to know each other and re-directed and entertained her by playing brain games. She sent me detailed updates and followed instructions the way I would hope someone caring for my dog would. I would definitely recommend her, and will be booking with her again when needed.
Andrea is the best. She is so caring and took wonderful care of my senior dog Gus. He has special needs and Andrea is very mindful of them. She is very organized and communicative. She provides pictures and updates. If you need a great Housesitter look no further!
Catherine was fantastic. My cat Alien loved the attention and daily brushing. Catherine also changed out litter box and vacuumed when it needed it. She also watered my plants. We were gone for almost 3 weeks and I never felt like I had to worry. She also sent photos and videos regularly which I really appreciated. Catherine was very good. I highly recommend her for your house sitting or pet sitting needs,
Our cat really seem to enjoy having someone stop in and visit with him while we were out of town with family. Julie was very respectful of our home, always made sure our house was locked/alarmed when she left after the visit and treated our fur baby really well. She's very nice, a good communicator and was accommodating, not that we asked for a lot. She also agreed to water my plants on one of the visits during the week that we were gone. We even got adorable pictures of our cat on our Rover cards during her visits. We had a really reassuring experience having her as our pet sitter. We highly recommend her and will absolutely be contacting her for our next trip out of town.
Highly recommend. Margaret was great with both my high energy pittie and my super skittish boxer mix. She kept me updated and sent lots of cute pictures. She even went above and beyond by noticing that it was trash day and taking the trash out for me. It’s always stressful leaving my dogs behind while I travel, but Margaret eased my concerns. I would definitely use her again!
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