Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Santa Barbara, Albuquerque, NM

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Leah B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Leah is our go-to sitter!! She is reliable, communicative, and so sweet to our fur family. We appreciate her pictures, videos, and diligent care of our three very charismatic kitties. Thanks Leah!! 😻

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Karina P.
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Greg F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
36 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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Angela K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
24 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Mark Twain, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Excellent as always! This time she looked after my dog too and did a great job. Super reliable and sends good updates so you don't have to stress 🙌🏼🥰🐾

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Lucas W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Lucas is great and I definitely recommend him. This is the second time we have used his services to take care of our kitty while we are away. He provides lots of updates and he has excellent communication. I always feel at ease that he is taking the best care of our pet

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Brigit B.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
404 reviews
156 repeat clients
8 years of experience
McKinley, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Brigit was awesome and lovely! Very communicative and always answered questions! Made our trip so much less stressful! Will definitely ask her to watch our babies again!

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Terrance V.
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$20
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4.6 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
N Campus, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Terrance was able to step in at the last minute and come watch my pup for two days. He did a great job and was very responsive. On time. And a pleasure to have watching my dog. I’m definitely going to keep him as a contact for future bookings. Highly recommended.

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Benjamin L.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87106

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.

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Geneva A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Geneva was a dream!!!!!!! My cat instantly liked her and she can often be shy with new people. Geneva took such great care of Cocina while I was gone for 2 weeks. She sent photos and videos everyday and made sure my kitty got the best care, brushes and chit chats. I would hire her again!!! THE BEST!!! 6 STARS, if you ask me. :)

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Skyler M.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
11 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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Faith C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Good as always

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Rhiannon C.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Downtown, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Rhiannon was fabulous! Our cat loved her. She sent photos and videos from visits and even brought some emergency litter when our cat's litter ran out. We will absolutely hire Rhiannon in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandria K.
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Alexandria K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM, 87107

My cat adored Ali. They played and cuddled, and of course Ali fed her well and groomed her and took good care of her and the house. She reliably kept her appointments for two weeks and sent me great photos and messages twice a day. I will absolutely use Ali's services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tessa P.
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Tessa P.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
39 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Tessa took great care of my cat. She was super responsive and drove 20 minutes south of town to check in on him. Would absolutely use her in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Monique P.
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Monique P.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87107

Monique was very accommodating. I scheduled time sort of at the last minute since I had just found out I was leaving town. And then I got back earlier than expected but she was fine with all of it.

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Sitter Profile Image: Marilee W.
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Marilee W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Se Heights, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Marliee was great! She took really great care of my sweet kitty Takoyaki. She is super responsive to texts and requests, and is very attentive and goes above and beyond! She is a crazy cat lady in the best way possible. My cat loved her! I would definitely recommend her services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica B.
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Jessica B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Nob Hill, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Jessica was a great cat sitter! All instructions were followed and she was great at communicating. Skittles seemed very happy upon my return! I would book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Karyn W.
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Karyn W.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
33 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Altura, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Karyn is just fantastic. She has the training and experience to take care of pets, but more importantly has the most important skill and the one you can’t teach someone; the love. Book Karyn with peace of mind, I promise your pets will appreciate it.

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Laurie H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87102

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! ❤️

Sitter Profile Image: Devta K.
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Devta K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
N Campus, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

About: I have many years of caring for all types of dogs. I have worked with puppies, seniors, reactive/fearful dogs, and working/high energy breeds. I am always up for learning and researching new techniques and skills when it comes to dogs. I have fostered dogs through my local animal shelter for many years which has given me a lot of experience with rescues. I’ve fostered nursing litters, young puppies, and adult dogs with great success! I am always excited to meet new dogs and learn their personalities and quirks so that I can care for them in a way that works best for the dog! I am newly unemployed and dedicating my time to caring for dogs! My schedule is generally pretty flexible, which leaves me time to care for your pets in a way that works for you and your dog! I live in a home with a fenced in yard where dogs can play! I have one dog named Olive, and she is the best with fosters we bring into our home. She will take the lead of other dogs and can play for hours, or just hangout calmly and give space to nervous dogs. I believe in crate training and find it very useful for multi dog households, but if your dog isn’t crate trained we can figure something out! Mental and physical stimulation is one of the most important things for dogs, so I incorporate walks, brain games, and structure whenever necessary! I believe that each dog is unique, so I like to follow their lead in terms of what they require to be fulfilled!

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Hossanna S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
154 reviews
55 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Hi Hossanna, Watched my pups and did a great job. Showed up for the drop-in visits, took pics of the dogs, fed them and even checked my mail. I would re-book with Hossanna again. Thanks!

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She took excellent care of my cat, and I’ve already booked her for my next visits. I highly recommend her services. Tessa is truly a great cat sitter.

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Bonnie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hossanna did an excellent job caring for my elderly unsociable kitty. Hossanna and above and beyond by bringing in a couple of packages that were delivered during the time I was gone. Thank you Hossanna.

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Julie B.
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Dexter agreed to help me and my pets last minute and was a total lifesaver. Very easy to communicate with, professional, and I could tell when I got home that the babes had a good time with him while I was away. I highly recommend!

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Eden S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaelynn is the best! She’s amazing with the pups, incredibly reliable, and always keeps us in the loop. Her communication is fantastic, and we feel so comfortable knowing they’re in her care!

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Malia J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brigit did a great job caring for our kitty. I like that she sent a picture of our cat each time she came over. I will definitely call on Brigit again when needing someone to take care of our kitty. She’s reliable and knowing she was there for us made me feel less stressed while I was away.

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Janet T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Monique did a wonderful job with our high energy 1 year old and her older brother. The pictures with the big smiles on their faces proved it all. She is highly recommended and we will be happy to have her sit again.

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Adam S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marilee takes great care of our cats while we’re away. We booked her twice in one month and look forward to rebooking with her whenever we need a sitter.

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Noelle K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Geneva does a great job taking care of Cheyenne and she even went beyond a “drop in visit” job description and took out my trash! So thankful!

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Carol M.
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Lauren did drop ins for my dogs during the day while I was away traveling. She always showed up on time, made sure the dogs got a potty break and some attention and sent me relevant photos and updates (eg we needed more treats!). Highly recommend!

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Russ N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Conor S.
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Madelyn was great! Easy to work with very good communication. Did everything she said she would and more. My cat was happy!

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Antonia M.
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Thank you Melissa and family for your awesome care of Mila and Maya. May you and your family enjoy the rest of your holidays! 🎄🐾

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Eve J.
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Jenna was amazing! She was great at giving updates and sending cute photos of my pup every day. My dog was very comfortable with her. I appreciated that she took my packages inside so I feel she is trustworthy. Thank you Jenna for easing my mind during the holiday season with my dog!! It was a huge help. I will definitely rebook in the future.

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Stephanie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Murphy seems happy and healthy so I’m happy. Abigail did such a good job of checking in and kept me updated with pictures and what not.

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Erin L.
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Stephanie was great! I really appreciated that I didn’t worry about my cats being taken care of well.

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Elaine L.
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Sweet Coffi was so excited to see Kira! She has the best energy - calm and warm. Really cool to see my pup respond so well to her. She was perfectly on time and we can’t wait to see her again!

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Eliza B.
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Jesse & Georgie absolutely love Kim. She is always such a pleasure to work with, and I know my pups are well attended to and cared for.

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Jill M.
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Mercedes always treats our little one so good! Dependable, easy going and easy to communicate with. She’s a preferred choice when we need it

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Dan B.
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Jace took excellent care of my pups while I was traveling for work. She sent detailed updates and the dogs seemed to really like her.

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Russ N.
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Very communicative. Kind and reliable, I had no worries with Sheri watching my critters. I will definitely book with Sheri again for my animal care needs!

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Olivia H.
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