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Sitter Profile Image: Claudia A.
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Claudia A.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Great communication and care! We were so lucky that Claudia was able to watch our cats and dog while we went out of the country. They took to her from the start. Definitely gave us peace of mind.

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Rose F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

We came home from a four-day trip to a happy, healthy dog who received Rose's excellent care. She was equally gracious about caring for our house, even our ailing basil plant. And her pet photography gave us the best photos we've had of our dog in a long time. She's also a joy to be around. We would give her ten stars if we could.

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Kelly B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Brooktondale, NY, 14817

Kelly took care of our Toby the first time he stayed anywhere without family. She sent picture updates and gave our boy a lot of snuggles. She was flexible with last minute drop off and pick up scheduling and made the whole stay effortless.

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Kate B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Kate took excellent care of my Boston Terrier while I was out of town for a few days. He's a small dog but he had a blast with her other dogs and made sure to send me updates/pics. I was a little nervous because this was the first time I was leaving my dog with a new sitter but he settled in and had a great time!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jowen E.
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Jowen E.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: Fun fact: I began dog walking/sitting at just the age of 15 in Los Angeles, where I’m originally from. The old school way: pinning flyers around my neighborhood. My first client: a Great Dane as big as me. We soon became best friends. I am attentive and adapt easily to all sorts of pets — I know when it’s time to play, time to eat, and time to mellow out. I ensure all fur babies never feel like they are alone ~ In some way, we exchange. Whether it be through conversation, music, toy time, cuddles, and more. One of my proudest moments: An extremely shy black cat who rarely allows to be touched, laid on my tummy and napped for a couple of hours, at the third sitting call. I’m currently transitioning jobs (completely remote) and have ample free time to tap into all of my side gigs. Essentially, I am super flexible at this point in time. I, naturally, am active and will take long walks daily - and I’m sure your dog does too! If your dog enjoys running, we can do that together as well! As for cats, I love cuddles and purrs - my touch is soft, and I know cat play. I am naturally very observant and detail-oriented - meaning I will adapt according to your fur baby’s comfort level, preferences, and passions. Should your pet require a smaller, enclosed space, I will pick up on that! I am attentive to needs and ensuring water is filled up, and bellies are full when the time comes. I am also aware of keeping things out of reach when I am not around.

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Maddy B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Maddy was wonderful with Reesi! She took such great care of our dog and showed her so much love. I couldn’t have been happier when I returned from a long weekend away. Maddy’s communication was excellent and gave me peace of mind the entire time. I will definitely use Maddy again and will happily recommend her to our friends.

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Emily W.
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$150
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
12 years of experience
Spencer, NY, 14883

About: I have enjoyed dog walking/sitting for the past 12 years. I started in high school and instantly fell in love with it. I enjoy daily walks myself, but they are always more fun with a walking buddy I am in school and working part time. My schedule is open most afternoons and weekends. Since my schooling is fully online I have a somewhat flexible schedule. I have a big yard that is perfect for letting dogs run around and a middle-aged cat who loves making new friends, though he is perfectly happy to sleep in a dark corner if the friends are not so friendly.

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Cristian R.
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$95
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4.8 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Cristian took great care of our special needs old dog, a bunch of chickens, and 2 cats. Great communicator!

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Julia G.
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$70
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4.6 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Dryden, NY, 13053

Julia was great, reliable, punctual, and respectful. She did a great job managing our dog's medications and reporting back with frequent updates.

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Beth P.
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$40
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4.7 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Straits Corners, NY, 13827

Dogs were not stressed out and nervous, and that tells me everything I need to know about Beth!!

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Angela S.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Elmira, NY, 14904

I am always nervous to leave my pets with someone else but Angie was absolutely wonderful! She updated me daily and went above and beyond to make sure my babies were all happy and well taken care of.

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna S.
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Anna S.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Anna made sure my medically complex cat received all of her meds on time and helped with light lawn work after a big storm took out some branches.

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Sitter Profile Image: Luna S.
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Luna S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Luna stayed at our house with our lab for a week. Our pup seemed happy when we returned; Luna had to give her meds twice a day and follow her multi a-step feeding schedule. The house was clean and orderly ( and mail was picked up!). We hope to be in contact with Luna every time we have to be away from home she was great and communicative!

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John A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

Did a great job Continuous visits even with horrible weather Texts and pictures frin visits Highly recommend

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Gabby B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
6 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: I can't remember a moment in my life when I haven't been surrounded by animals, I grew up in a neighborhood full of dogs and my household was always full of cats. I wasn't a stranger to keeping the peace between the two. I loved walking my neighbor's dog, always helped to keep in shape as an athlete. I am used to walking/ running with larger dogs so keeping up and gaining control of them will never be an issue. My favorite part of day is coming home and seeing my pets! I'm more available in the early morning, evening or on weekend. I try my best to work with your schedule so this runs as smooth as possible without interference or interrupting your daily life and business! I try my best to spend time with my animals when I can, tho my cat tends to ignore me, he still heat all the pets and cuddles he deserves!

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Arya N.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
282 reviews
81 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Freeville, NY, 13068

Great stay for our dog. Arya sent lots of videos and reassured us all was good. As a trainer, he also worked with areas of need with our dog - which was a bonus!

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Bill & Emma M.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Montour Falls, NY, 14865

They did a great job! Did a nice job of keeping in touch with us about how our dogs were doing and sending lots of pics! Would definitely use them again!

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Yazmeen M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: Hey! I'm Yazmeen. I've been petsitting for the last 8 years. I started with my sister and continued on my own. I have experience giving medication and with senior dogs as well as kittens. I love a long walk if the dog is up for it, and I'm always down to play and snuggle. Let me know if you're interested! My schedule is pretty flexible right now. I I usually wake up early, so I don't mind an early walk or feeding schedule. I typically go to bed around 11pm-midnight, but I am happy to work around a pet's schedule, especially to accommodate any medications or weather. I was raised to leave things better than I found them, so I always do a thorough clean before I leave a petsitting gig (including washing sheets, so you can go straight to bed!) I can also bring in mail and water plants if you give me a watering schedule.

Sitter Profile Image: Tommy C.
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Tommy C.
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$80
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17 years of experience
Ithaca, NY, 14850

About: I have had Pets my entire life and have taken care of them since I can remember. I take care of family friends Dogs and Cats. I’ve house sitter for them and taken their dogs for walks for years. I love treating each pet with the same level of love they would get from their owners since they aren’t there. I do dog walking services around my neighborhood and enjoy being able to look out for our furry friends. I have been taking care of pets all my life. I am home for the summer from college and without a full time job I am able to be of pet care assistance at almost anytime. I believe that taking care of pets is a high priority in life and it deserves the same time and care as any other job. I believe that all pets deserve love and care the same way their owners would care for them. When an owner is not with the pet they deserve extra care to make them feel loved. I enjoy spending time with pets and giving them my time just as much as they may enjoy it. Pets are a major priority in my life and I think they deserve attention and care as much as we can give them.

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Cate M.
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$70
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Horseheads, NY, 14845

Cate was so great with my dogs and cat while I was away on a weekend trip! She sent updates, communicated well, and when I returned home the animals were content and the house was just as I left it, if not slightly cleaner! We would absolutely book with Cate again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily is fantastic. I found her to be kind and professional in our communication. She was warm & thoughtful to my four cats she stayed with. I felt totally confident and content having them in her care.

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Susannah E.
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Daisy was wonderful. They accommodated my very last minute request and helped lightened the load while I was managing other needs. My dog was well taken care of, and I received regular updates.

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Evan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daisy was a fantastic house sitter - I can't recommend her highly enough! She took such good care of our two dogs, including one who is still young and very high energy. She kept in touch with updates and photos, and we could see that our pups were having a great time and getting lots of play time and love. Daisy also took excellent care of our house and left it very clean for our return. I highly recommend Daisy for housesitting and dogsitting, and we will definitely have her stay at our home again!

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Chrys G.
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As of September 2026, there are 260 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Spencer. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Spencer walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Spencer maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Spencer choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Spencer. On Rover:

  • 83% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 100% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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