Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Sheridan Hollow, Albany, NY

About: I had over ten dogs growing up, both large and small, and have had three cats. All have lived to an old age and had a wonderful quality of life! I work from 7am-3pm Monday-Friday with occasional work from homes, so I can provide pet care in the early morning and/or afternoon/evening! On weekends, I am flexible! I focus on building trust and affection with pets, ensuring play time and pets are on their terms, giving space as needed! I am big on safety and keeping a watchful eye on them.

“Rachel was outstanding and patient with my great Dane. She followed every single step we went into her during the meet and greet and followed instructions without a problem. She also left everything exactly as I left it was great when it came to cleaning up a couple messes he made. I’m really looking forward to having Rachel dog sit my huge, anxious dog again. ☺️”

Brittany D.

About: I've been taking care of animals since I was a child, and I have experience with dogs and cats of all kinds. I have a deep respect for all animals, including those that are shy or have special needs, and I'm committed to giving them the care they deserve. During the week I usually get home from work around 4pm, so I'm available for late afternoon or evening visits. I'm generally around on weekends and holidays. When introducing myself I allow the animal to approach me first, I take things slow if they're shy or nervous. I'm familiar with dog and cat body language so I can recognize signs of stress or aggression. When walking dogs I'm always aware of my surroundings and will adjust the route if I need to.

“This was our first booking with Miranda and it could not have gone better! We have 3 cats, so many mouths to feed over a few days time. One of our cats is on a fairly strict time schedule to avoid stomach issues for him and she was able to accommodate that schedule perfectly, make sure the other cats were fed and happy, and send updates to us at the same time! She was excellent and I'd highly recommend her”

Al H.

“Deb did a great job watching my kitties! She was very communicative and asked questions beforehand so I immediately felt relieved and knew they would be in good hands. I would definitely recommend her!”

Katie D.

“I left my nervous cat Squeaky alone in the house when I had to travel to eastern Massachusetts for five days, but I knew I didn't need to worry about a thing. Hannah is a professional and understood exactly what I needed her to do with the electric water fountain and litter box, and a gravity-feed kibble dispenser. She knows how well Squeaky responds to treats, so she hid some around to keep my cat busy sniffing them out. I appreciate Hannah's flexibility with her visit times, too. Highly recommended! Ken.”

Ken G.

“Thank you, Sara! Our cats were well looked after while we were away. Sara’s timeliness and communication were so appreciated. Our cat who can be picky about taking medicine took her pill from Sara no problem. Sara has a natural touch with animals and treats them with so much kindness.”

Anna D.

About: For a year, I walked my neighbor's Cavalier King Charles spaniel while she was recovering from a hip injury, until she could walk better. She and her daughter greatly appreciated my help and have said to me that their dog Cooper has been so much happier ever since he met me. I am a college student that goes to school 5 days a week from 7am to 2 pm. I can do early morning walks before 7am since I am a morning person, and I can do walks or come over after class. I am free on most weekends. I cannot bring pets into my home since I have two cats that are not very pet-friendly. But I can do all the care you need me to do at your house.

“Patrick and Opie bonded from the moment they met! Patrick is very responsible and his love of dogs and warmth came right through. Thank you Patrick!”

Sharon B.

“Alexandra is so thorough and helpful! We have a special needs dog who needs several medications and she helped us feel very confident in leaving him under her care. I love the pictures she sends!”

Kaitlyn W.

“Alex and our dog Opie hit it off and are beginning a new friendship. I appreciate that Alex communicates with me during their visits and is responsible and personable”

Sharon B.

“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.

About: I have always had a house full of pets! From older dogs who need a little extra attention or help getting around, to active cats running around looking for play! Im active and attentive and love to get to know each animal :) I will have some time off from work the next few weeks, and will have full availability to sit/walk. While working, I have mornings free and nights free as well. I work for EPBGC so I’m working with kids and coming home to my dogs Billy Ray, Phantom, and Otto. And my cats Dooney and Chloe! I have a fenced backyard for the dogs, and keep watch while on walks for any other dogs near. My cats have a cat door down to their basement utopia! We spend a lot of time together so I notice when their acting out of sorts or under the weather.

“Cassandra was so great with my dogs. She was very communicative and let me know when she arrived at my house for the drop in and how they were doing at each drop in. I always received a picture at each drop in as well. I will definitely be rebooking Cassandra in the future.”

Mandy M.

“Having Elena check in on our new puppy made my husband and I feel so much better when we both had to work on the same day. Her communication is excellent and I know our girl was well cared for!”

Melissa M.

“Our cats and I were talking and we are very happy with the care Kim provided! Kim was caring and loving, giving them plenty of playtime and attention. She kept us updated with photos and messages, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. She was responsive to any concerns we might encounter, as well as adapting to misunderstanding. What really stood out was her ability to adapt to our instructions and solve problems on her own without hesitation. She even went above and beyond by keeping the house clean, even though it wasn’t part of her duties. We highly recommend Kim to anyone looking for a responsible, compassionate, and dedicated pet sitter. She truly exceeded our expectations!❤️🐱 P.s. Pumpkin is always loud”

Anthony Y.

“Eleanor was great with my kitty looking forward to using her again !! totally reliable, Sent great pictures and I was totally at ease while away”

Debra E.

“Kayla was excellent with communication and kept us up to date with what was going on with our cat. Highly recommend her to anyone needing someone to drop in and make sure your pet is fine!”

Brian K.

“I was so glad I had Maddie watching my cats while I was gone. She kept me updated with photos and any other little info that she thought would be helpful for me to know while I was gone. It put me at ease to know my cats had her checking on them consistently and showing them love.”

Christen B.

“Laney did a fantastic job watching my cats!! This was my first time using Rover and I did not know what to really expect. Laney made sure my cats were taken care of and when I came home I could tell how happy they were. I will be rebooking with her for my future vacations.”

Ian E.