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Sitter Profile Image: Greg F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
38 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santa Barbara, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Greg is amazing! He was able to help us out last minute and our Kenzie loved him. He spent time with both my cat and dog and gave them cuddles and attention when we were away. Highly recommend him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Addison G.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
University Hts, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

About: Before college, I was the primary caregiver for my family’s dog, Max—handling everything from daily walks and feeding to bathing, training, and playtime tailored to his pace and personality. That hands-on experience taught me how to read a dog’s needs and build trust through consistency and care. I’ve also cared for multiple pets through prior sitting experiences, including three dogs of different sizes and three cats, so I’m comfortable adapting to a variety of temperaments, routines, and energy levels. While in college, I’ve continued growing my experience by volunteering with a local shelter’s Doggy Day Out program, taking dogs on walks, hikes, and special outings to give them enrichment and a break from the shelter environment. These experiences have strengthened my ability to care for pets with patience, attentiveness, and genuine enthusiasm. I am currently a student at UNM and working part time, so my evenings are relatively free during the week. Friday afternoons - Sunday mornings are the best time for me to hangout with your pet and care for them full time. Your pet’s happiness, safety, and comfort will always be my top priority. I’ll make sure they get plenty of exercise, affection, and attention—whether that means long walks, playtime, or just lots of love and cuddles. If you choose house sitting, your pet won’t just be cared for—they’ll have a constant companion who keeps their routine consistent and stress-free. I also love taking pets on little adventures, like trips to nearby parks, to keep them engaged and happy. For your peace of mind, I’m happy to provide daily updates with photos and messages, so you always know your pet is safe, relaxed, and having a great time.

Sitter Profile Image: Tahlese M.
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Tahlese M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
6 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87106

About: I have had animals my whole life, and have worked in the pet industry for 6 years. My day job experience has been at 2 different local pet food stores, where I’ve learned a lot about the needs of dogs and cats, as well as body language. My old job had foster cats, so I have experience taking care of up to 10 cats at a time (feeding, litter cleaning, meds, and playtime). I also have pet sat for many of my friends and family members. I love walking! I enjoy taking my own dog on short walks or really long walks to get his energy out. I have experience with high energy dogs that may pull or not be comfortable around other dogs or people. I also have experience with puppies and kittens, and special needs pets. I’ve owned 2 disabled dogs that required diaper changes, meds, and regular bathing and cleaning up after them. I am currently going to school full time at UNM. My schedule is pretty flexible though, and I am willing to work with you! I can come before, in between, or after class and on weekends! I will always want to come meet you and your pet before I start the service. I will take notes on everything so I can keep your pet on their routine, no matter how specific. I want to make you and your pet 100% comfortable! I am experienced with reading body language with pets, so I can tell if your pet is too overwhelmed or nervous. I also love sending updates, including photos and videos, to let you know how your fur baby is doing!

Sitter Profile Image: Brigit B.
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Brigit B.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
441 reviews
165 repeat clients
8 years of experience
McKinley, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Brigit is reliable, kind, and overall wonderful with our puppy. She is very consistent and sends pictures / messages about how the stay was and is very flexible with my schedule.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina E.
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Christina E.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 years of experience
Near N Valley, Albuquerque, NM, 87107

About: I grew up with dogs and have cared for them professionally for over five years through pet sitting, dog walking, veterinary hospitals, and boarding/daycare. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, ages, and energy levels, including seniors, puppies, and those requiring medication. I’m comfortable with drop-in visits, walks, feeding routines, playtime, and overnight care, and I always focus on keeping each dog safe while maintaining the routine they’re used to at home. I enjoy getting to know each dog’s unique personality and making sure they feel comfortable while their family is away. Pet care is my full-time focus, which allows me to provide flexible availability for my clients. My schedule is built around the pets in my care, and I carefully plan each day to ensure every visit receives the time and attention it deserves. Whether it’s morning, midday, evening, or weekend care, I strive to provide reliable, consistent service while maintaining each pet’s normal routine. My priority is always making pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in their own environment. I carefully follow each owner’s instructions regarding feeding, medications, exercise, and household routines, and I pay close attention to any changes in behavior or health. I make sure doors, gates, and leashes are secure, clean up after pets, and leave clients’ homes as I found them. I also provide regular photo updates and communication so owners have peace of mind while they’re away. My goal is to treat every pet with patience, compassion, and the same level of care I would want for my own. To ensure the safety of both pets and myself, I require a meet and greet before accepting new clients and may decline bookings if I don’t feel I’m the right fit for a pet’s specific behavioral needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Faith C.
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Faith C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Faith was very professional and I felt completely confident leaving my young puppy knowing she would be dropping in to see her. Will book her services again for sure!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kiara B.
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Kiara B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
4 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Kiara's communication is great. She is consistent and reliable.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica B.
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Jessica B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
42 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Nob Hill, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Jessica was prompt, professional and personable. She took care of our two cats and responded timely, we requsted this service last minute and Jessica was great. We will definately use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan M.
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Morgan M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
N Campus, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Morgan is great! Very responsive, communicative, showed up on time, and seems like a natural with dogs! My 5 month old puppy is very lucky.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer O.
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Jennifer O.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
24 years of experience
SR Marmon, Albuquerque, NM, 87120

Jennifer is dependable, reliable, and professional. Felix really likes her and she is good with him and to him. Jennifer left our home neat and cleaned up (cat dishes, litter box etc) and followed all instructions. I highly recommend Jennifer and Felix will see her again, I am am sure! Thank you Jennifer!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace T.
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Grace T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Santa Barbara, Albuquerque, NM, 87101

Grace did a wonderful job taking care of my Sofi! Lots of happy pictures!

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sariah b.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87102

About: I’ve worked with and lived around dogs nearly my whole life. I’ve helped my grandpa with his dog grooming shop over the summers and cared for family dogs including things like walking, training, grooming, and feeding when necessary. I work a part time job that can get quite busy sometimes, but no stress! your pet will always come first to an extra double shift. My schedule comes out weekly, so some things may change from time to time but it is a priority to not let that get in the way of any pet care. I am open on the weekends during the afternoon, easy for drop-ins or quick walks! I have a nice big fenced backyard, perfect for any dog not big on walks or dog parks. I have two dogs, one big, one little. the little is amazing company and goes along with whatever the vibe is. She could be a great buddy for your pup to go on a play date with! The big one may be a bit reactive at first, no aggression just barking and anxiety that usually goes away after a while, but she usually prefers to be alone. Because of this I am looking for jobs other than boarding for the most part. I have a small crate in my car for safe travel with little dogs, so driving around or going out to a specific location for a field trip is an option for puppies and small breeds!

Sitter Profile Image: Skyler M.
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Skyler M.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Skyler is absolutely amazing! She watched my pup while a neighbor was moving in and handled it amazingly. She cares for my dog like her own! Will definitely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Fiery M.
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Fiery M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
20 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Fiery was great all around, seemed to really care about our fluffy guy and communicated everything with us the entire time we were gone. Would highly recommend her to anyone in need of drop in visits as she gives you lots of details and really cares about the visits and schedule you set up.

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna L.
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Anna L.
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$15
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10 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87102

About: I have grown up with cats and dogs and have plenty of experience taking care of both! From taking walks, feeding, bathing and light grooming, I am no stranger to the nitty gritty! Especially when it comes to paying close attention and giving proper care to each pet! Currently I have a 3 legged cat named Frodo who enjoys going on trail walks and hikes. So I’m definitely open to unconventional and adaptive approaches to exercise/feeding/grooming! I hope to lend a hand in caring for your fluffy friend! I’m currently working part time so I have plenty of time during the week to make stop in visits and go for walks! As well as make time for your pets on the days I do work too. Using a leash on walks, going to fenced in spaces to play and making sure theres water ready and available during these times :) Making accommodations for each pet is important to me!

Sitter Profile Image: Eden S.
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Eden S.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
36 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Se Heights, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Eden was awesome! Got pictures every day of my fur babies. They seemed very happy around her. She took the time to play and walk my dogs. Reported each activity each day. I highly recommend her. We are very happy with her services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jamie S.
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Jamie S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Silver Hill, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Jamie is extremely prompt & reliable! She’s sweet with my boys. I’ve already rebooked with her, and will continue to request Jamie for future trips :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren B.
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Lauren B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
27 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Lauren did an amazing job watching my two kitties, Sushi and Miso! Miso is a bit of a shy guy but I knew she did great when she mentioned he began to warm up to her :) I would highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a pet sitter, very communicative throughout my trip and very sweet with them both! Thank you again Lauren!

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Sitter Profile Image: Josephine A.
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Josephine A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sandia Ridge, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110

There’s no better compliment than a repeat customer. Josephine is phenomenal! She’s the most thorough, compassionate, and loving sitter my cats have ever had. When she walks through my door my cats run right up to her. It provides me a lot of comfort when I’m away knowing that Josephine is caring for my fur babies. I will absolutely be using her services in the future when she’s available.

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabel O.
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Isabel O.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Montgomery Park, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

About: My family has a history of adopting older dogs and rescues with health and behavioral problems, so I have lots of experience with senior dogs and dogs who need extra care and attention. Rover is my full time job. I usually work weekday mornings and afternoons, but I'm happy to work with clients individually to come up with a schedule that works. Let me come to you! I can't accommodate pets in my home or car, so I will come to your home to care for and spend quality time with your furry friends!

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Santa Barbara is $20

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jen is just the best. Words can’t describe how much she genuinely cares about animals and goes above and beyond to make sure they are well taken care of. Its so nice to have peace of mind when I’m traveling to know my sweeties are in such good hands. I very highly recommend her !!

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Shauna M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of my cat for the three weeks I was away! I really appreciated your updates, attention to detail, and how well you cared for her. I came home to a happy, healthy kitty, and that gave me so much peace of mind. Thank you!

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Bonnie B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren does a great job with our dogs for drop in visits while we are gone, and understands the nuances of our house/neighborhood and the dogs’ needs and quirks. We are so grateful for her help and the dogs look forward to her future visits.

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Jennifer M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jamie was excellent with my cat! I got plenty of pictures while I was away and I could tell he was taken care of.

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Caitlyn B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maren was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond for my fur babies and I couldn’t have been happier! Hands down the best sitter on this app!

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Candice H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was prompt, professional and personable. She took care of our two cats and responded timely, we requsted this service last minute and Jessica was great. We will definately use her again.

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Tracy T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic as usual!! August is an awesome communicator and always does a great job with my furry crew. Our dog had an accident in her crate and August did a great job to get her cleaned up until we got home. 10/10 😊

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Sarah R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicolle is so wonderful!! She took care of our pets like they were her own. I am so grateful to her. Thank you Nicolle!! 💛

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Sasha G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This has been the second time I have booked Hossanna to help me with my pets and she is reliable and responds/communicates well. I felt at ease leaving my pets! Thanks Hossanna!

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Vanessa A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marilee was great, super flexible as my travel and coverage plans fluctuated. Sent happy pictures which are always nice. Looking forward to using Marilee again!

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Leslie W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eden is wonderful! Before my trip she stopped by for a meet-up to get to know my cat, and asked very thoughtful and detailed questions about her care. While I was away I received daily updates and pictures which is the usual, but I could tell from the communications that she spent a lot of time playing with my cat, Xena, and even walked her outside on her leash and harness. My house was in great condition when I returned, and Xena was well taken care of. I would absolutely use Eden's services again.

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Erin H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using rover and I’m so glad Jenna was able to work us in so last minute. Our dogs loved her and she took great care of them. You could tell how happy they were in the pictures and videos she sent. Would definitely rebook!

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Hope M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Larkin is awesome, it was great to meet someone trustworthy and professional. Everything went smoothly when she stopped in to feed our pups for two visits, we appreciate her availability and communication. Thanks Larkin!!

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Amy M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for your help! Great communicator and thorough. The kitties were happy and healthy.

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Cheryl W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brigit was great! She even helped bring a food delivery in that we forgot to cancel and made sure our chickens had water. Would definitely recommend, she sent pictures everyday which we loved!

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Braden H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Skyler was super kind and great with my kitties, even my moody one. My cats were well cared for and it gave me peace of mind during my trip.

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cassie h.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail went above and beyond for my 5 month old puppy, giving her all the time and attention she could while I am at work. Would highly recommend her services to anybody!

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Krista R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava saved us as we had an unexpected emergency. She took great care of both of our dogs and provided pics and updates.

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Melinda D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Faith was very professional and I felt completely confident leaving my young puppy knowing she would be dropping in to see her. Will book her services again for sure!

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Krista R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lexi took my reservation on super-short notice after another sitter canceled. She responded quickly, took great care of the cats, and sent pics and updates. I strongly endorse her!

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Thomas S.
Drop-In Visits
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