Cat Sitting in South Columbia

“Excellent sevice, Cats are Happy.”

Az C.

“She does a great job! Having the peace of mind that your furry family members are being taken care of while you are out of town or out of the country is a huge relief. Gabriella was amazing and we will use her in the future and recommend this to everyone.”

N J.

“Kara was amazing. This was our first time and my 2 GSD were great. Definitely will be using again.”

Rebecca I.

“Thank you for hanging with Lewy! Communcation was awesome, all my animals were comfortable. I will definitely book again!”

Heather S.

About: Volunteering at shelters and owning an array of pets throughout my life helps me understand fully how to care for a creature. I've never turned away an animal and have worked with nursing birds, rodents, bunnies, and kittens back to health after rescuing them. I also love working with exotic pets like amphibians or reptiles, but mainly I board and walk dogs! I'm very good at reading body language and training stubborn dogs, and working with animals full time would be a dream career. Right now I'm studying premedicine / ecology at UA and taking care of animals over the summers to save money for school! Going to Albany on the 24th! Until then I can board, but afterwards I'm switching my location and removing boarding from my services as I'll be on campus. Large yard with electric fence and 2 extra collars for a medium dog. Home with 3 accessible stories, dog food, treats, litter box, toys and plenty of enrichment. Dog beds and human beds for sleeping, large safe neighborhood for walks!!

“Great experience with Melinda :)! She made the effort to come beforehand fro a meet and greet and she was great with my cats. It was so nice to be away and not worry about my fur babies :).”

Sandra O.

About: Hi!! I’m Alexandria (Alex), and I’ve been an animal lover and caretaker for as long as I can remember! Growing up, I had the joy of raising MANY wonderful dogs, all except one being rescues from puppy mills or difficult homes. My experience ranges from caring for a loving Pit Bull to two incredible dachshunds who were both blind and deaf, so I’m no stranger to dogs who need a little extra TLC. I care for all animals like they’re my own! Whether your pet is playful, shy, or needs special care, I’ll make sure they feel safe, seen, and loved. I look forward to meeting your furry family! I am working a full time 7am-4pm job at Walmart, and soon to be starting a job as a Behavioral Management Service Provider... although it seems like a lot, I am more than flexible and willing to work around whatever you need and whatever your pet baby needs! As of right now, on the weekdays I am available any time after 4pm, Thursday I am free all day and Saturday I am Free all day. Whatever it is we can make a plan! For walks I have a portable dog bowl that holds about 32oz of water and I always have extra water bottles in my car, I love the outside so your dog would never be locked up in the house somewhere unless that's what they wanted. I also have plenty of poop bags and bags of treats and toys!

About: I have taken care of animals since I was a kid, having many pets growing up. I have volunteered in the animal care center at Greenburgh nature center where I got to care for a variety of reptiles and mammals. I have dog sat many family friends dogs, and also walked dogs for families I've babysat. Most recently, I worked at the Hudson Valley Humane Society Shelter where I mostly worked with farm animals and dogs, and is where I met and adopted my sweet boy named Suka. I currently am working in Ithaca 6:30-3:00pm and have the afternoons available I would be able to work in the Ithaca area or surrounding all the way to Truxton (where I currently live). Come this September I will have Wednesdays and Weekends completely available. I live on 5 acres, with plenty of room to play. I will always keep your pet on a leash or make sure there surrounding area is gated in so no one escapes. Having a husky, I am well versed on being prepared for escape artists.

About: I have taken care of cats and dogs ever since I was 10 years old and raised them since they were babies. I will treat your fur family as if they were my own. I am currently in school, but I have plenty of time to care for your fur babies! I am available weekdays after 2pm and weekends. I have my own transportation. I am flexible and reliable. I will follow your rules. I will treat your fur family like one of my own!

About: I've taken care of dogs for a long time. It started when I was young, probably around the age of 10, but of course I couldn't drive, so my mom had to help out. I have always had a love for animals, and I always will. I am currently a college student studying childhood education and psychology, along with playing soccer. That may sound like I have a pretty busy schedule, but since I live at home, it is not bad at all. I am also a substitute teacher, which allows me to choose when I work based on how my schedule looks for that given week. Pet safety is of the utmost importance to me. Families are relying on me to care for their beloved animals while away for a day or a few days. Playing outside or relaxing inside are all things I love to do, based on the dog's needs. Walks are always fun, too!

“Did a great job and communicated often and timely.”

Stu M.

“Alyssa was a great sitter, she followed all directions to the T. She kept us updated with plenty of pictures of our fur babies! 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend ,thank you Alyssa for everything!🫶🏾”

Tyler M.

“Jessica was super helpful and friendly. I recommend her for any pet sitting or drop in visit needs.”

Matthew H.

“Jerrad is the absolute best. I truly have no words to describe how lucky I am to have met him through Rover. He is so caring and loving to my little dog. He is extremely reliable and understandable about unexpected situations. He will go an extra mile to make sure your pet is happy. My pup gets so excited when he sees him, it’s adorable! A million star review!!”

Lorenza P.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was a little girl. Neighbors, friends and family have allowed me to take care of their dogs for years. I currently have a 9 year old lab and had a lab for ten years before him. Currently I am available all day and every day of the week. I am looking for a new job doing something I love to do. We have a large backyard but it’s not fenced in. I can take the dog out on a leash if needed. There is a park near my house where I walk my dog every morning. My father and mother are both home and can give your pet extra love, attention and help when needed. I have a 7 year old male lab who loves everyone and is great with other animals.

“Heather was a perfect “drop-in” caretaker for our cat Rosebud when we needed someone at the last minute. She was extremely good about communication, and did an impeccable job with all of the tasks (water, feeding, litter box, etc.). Rosebud took to her right away, which is very unusual... Heather has the magic touch!”

Paul C.

“Our animals loved Gracie!! Roscoe was looking for her again after we got home. The comfort you gave us knowing they were in good hands is just amazing!”

Kelley K.

About: Hi! We’re a loving family offering calm, attentive pet care in a peaceful home. We know how hard it is to find sitters who truly treat your pets like family — that’s what we’re here for. We’re hands-on, experienced, and genuinely care about helping your pet feel safe, relaxed, and loved. We don’t have any pets of our own (just our daughter’s goldfish 🐠) so your pet gets our full attention! What You Can Expect ✅ 1–3 photo updates per day ✅ Personalized routines ✅ Several daily walks ✅ Tons of affection (if wanted!) ✅ Low-stress, quiet home ✅ Gentle, patient settling-in process ✅ Medication administration (if needed) 🧡 Specialized Add-On Care We offer extra support for pets with higher needs (please select at booking): Anxiety Support: +$50/night Puppy Supervision: +$50/night Senior Care: +$50/night Medical/Special Needs: +$50/night ✨ Optional Add-Ons Brush-Outs: $15–$50 FaceTime Check-ins: $15 (15 min) High-Energy Playtime: $60 (1 hour) Extra Updates: $10 each Home-Cooked Meals: $25/day 🧼 Other Fees (Only If Needed) Cleaning (Excessive Accidents): $20 Per Accident Damage: Cost of repair Emergency Vet Transport: $50 + vet cost or transfer to emergency contact 📋 Drop-Off & Behavior Policy At your meet-and-greet or drop-off, we’ll ask you to sign a brief form outlining our policies. We’ve worked with pets with mild to moderate anxiety, but we cannot accept pets with severe separation anxiety or behaviors that require 24/7 supervision — those pets must be picked up immediately due to causing high-tension and stressful situations for both your pet, and our family. We do not accept pets with: 🚫 Aggression or reactivity 🚫 Destructive behavior 🚫 Ongoing house-training issues 🚫 Unsafe behavior around children 🚫 Excessive barking, howling, whining 🚫 Inability to be left alone briefly for long stays 🚫 Have owners who are unresponsive to urgent concerns 🚨 Undisclosed Behavior Fees: Severe Separation Anxiety: Immediate pickup or $250/Night Excessive Barking: Immediate pickup or $250/Night Aggression or Reactivity: Immediate pickup or $250/Night Unsafe Around Kids: Immediate pickup or $250/Night 💛 Why This Matters We’re calm, patient, and truly love caring for animals — but on rare occasions, we’ve had difficult experiences with neglectful pet owners that created unsafe or stressful situations. That’s why we’ve set clear boundaries: to protect the peaceful, loving environment we’ve built and to prioritize clients who respect their pets and us — especially with a young child in our home. These policies aren’t meant to discourage who we service at our core - amazing loving pet parents. They simply help filter out mismatches so we can focus on what we do best: giving your pet a safe, happy, and loving stay. Thank you for understanding, and supporting care rooted in honesty, trust, and love. Availability: Joshua works full time from home, and Kaitlin stays home full time so we tend to have open availability to care for your loved pets. Limitations: ❌ No aggressive animals ❌ No animals with fleas currently ❌ No animals who are not child friendly ❌ Must have proof of rabies vaccines for dogs ❌ Must regularly check dogs or cats for ticks ❌ No animals with severe anxiety (unless discussed prior)

About: I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician and have been licensed and in practice for over 10 years now. I am able to administer medications at home. I love all animals and am willing to give your pets the best care while you are away! I have 10+ years working with all different kinds of animals in many different settings. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats of my own. I will come to your house multiple times a day while dog/cat sitting. Unfortunately I am unable to provide overnight services at this time. I am also available to stop daily if you're going to be late from work or have a meeting. If you have any questions please ask! I am willing to work with any schedule! I am able to come 3 times daily during the week and 4 times on weekends. This is working around my full time job at the veterinary clinic. I leash walk all animals to ensure their safety unless there is a fenced in back yard. Very cautious as I am with my own pets!

About: Soy atenta, cariñosa y con mucho paciencia prometo cuidar su mascota con mi vida y darle la atención que requiere para mantener lo/la feliz en mi cuido. English I'm caring, loving and with a lot of patience, I promise to protect your dog with my life and give it the attention it needs to keep it happy during it's time with me. Actualmente no trabajo me dedico a mi casa y a mis hijos así que tengo bastante tiempo para cuidar de su mascota y disfrutar con el/ella.. English Right now I don't work so I dedicate my time to my house and my kids, so I have a lot of time to take care of your pet and have fun with him or her Tengo un jardín y mucho espacio para que pueda correr, jugar y disfrutar de la naturaleza conmigo y mis hijos, ellos estarán en buenas manos. English I have a yard with enough space to run, play and relax outside with me and my kids they will be in good hands