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Cori & Jamie D.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
106 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Salt Springs, Syracuse, NY, 13224

Cori & Jamie are awesome! Had them for an overnight and they sent pics of my puppies and let us know immediately when one of them wasnt eating. One of my dogs is usually very anxious around people but she is great with Cori and Jaime. They are reliable and I highly reccomend!!!

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Julie A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
30 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13207

Julie is incredibly kind with Romina and treats her as if she were her own cat. She kept me updated with photos throughout the stay, which gave me so much peace of mind. She made sure Romina was well fed, spent time playing with her, and even slept beside her. It was clear that Romina was loved and cared for the entire time. I’m so grateful and would absolutely trust Julie with Romina again.

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Nicholas M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13210

Nick was great in watching my dog, Remy, for over a week. He stayed at my apt, left everything clean, and made significant efforts to make Remy feel comfortable when I was away. Initially, I was nervous to leave my dog with a stranger but Nick's communication throughout his stay made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend his services to other dog owners.

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Adriana B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
211 reviews
37 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Meadowbrook, Syracuse, NY, 13224

Adriana took fantastic care of our senior dog, Maddie. She was compassionate, responsive, and super responsible as well as a great problem solver.

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Emalyn M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13210

Emalyn was great - she was communicative, neat and clean, helped us out when our travel plans changed, and most importantly kept our dog happy.

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Elizabeth A.
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Timmy W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near Northeast, Syracuse, NY, 13203

Kendra was so lovely to work with - she was friendly, understanding, and communicative. She was great about checking in with regular updates, and she took excellent care of our dogs and our home while we were away. Would definitely love to work with her again!

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John R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13214

Thank you Jack for your communication and thoroughness throughout the weekend. I appreciate how much care you showed Ranger, and how much he enjoyed having you!

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Diana P.
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$69
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown, Syracuse, NY, 13202

Diana was fantastic and we would 100% book her again. Our two dogs took to her quickly at our initial meeting, which put me at great ease. She stayed in our home for 3 nights with our 11 month old puppy and our 14 year old dog. They both have completely different personalities and needs. Diana sent us videos and photos of the dogs, and little updates each day. The house was also well taken care of and looked as if no one had been here. We were able to enjoy our trip without worry and knew the dogs were in good hands. I would definitely recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter.

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Rebecca A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13205

Rebecca was great, super communicative and flexible to make our schedules work for housesitting. Nacho is very happy and I would definitely rebook and recommend!

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
45 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13244

Kara bonded with my cat, which is not easy to do, but important to my cat's and my peace of mind! She was great at communicating and sending updates & pics. She took good care of my home. Kara is an interesting person also!

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Riley W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Near Eastside, Syracuse, NY, 13210

Riley was very good and I would recommend him to annyone and use him again! I texted him daily to check on the pups and he always responded back! Very nice and I’m a nervous dog mom so he was great!

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Maria B.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Liverpool, NY, 13088

Maria is a wonderful pet sitter. She took great care of my 2 and 3 year old German shepherds and 2 kittens. We receive regular updates with pictures.

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$88
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northside, Syracuse, NY, 13208

Yelitza was absolutely wonderful with my pups. She stayed with them at my house while I was away, and spent plenty of time with them to keep them happy and loved, - walks, plays, and snuggles. She was very engaged and meticulous, and I was very happy about the whole experience.

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13210

Melinda house sat for my dog. All good!

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Deanna C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
22 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13210

About: What sets me apart is my lifelong experience caring for animals. I’ve had pets my entire life and understand that every animal has unique needs, personalities, and routines. I’m patient, attentive, and committed to making pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. I have experience caring for pets of different ages and temperaments, including energetic young pets that need extra play and attention, as well as older pets that benefit from a gentler approach and consistent routines. I treat every pet as if they were my own and focus on providing dependable, compassionate care that gives owners peace of mind. 🐾 Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because caring for animals has always been a part of my life. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to dedicate quality time to feeding, walks, playtime, exercise, and companionship based on each pet’s needs. I am reliable, organized, and committed to maintaining consistent routines so pets feel comfortable and secure while their owners are away. Whether it’s daily visits, overnight care, or regular walks throughout the week, I make sure every pet receives the attention, care, and affection they deserve. 🐾 When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on keeping them comfortable by following their normal routine as closely as possible. This includes feeding, fresh water, walks, playtime, litter box or yard cleanup, administering basic medications if needed, and providing plenty of attention and companionship. I also make sure the home stays clean, secure, and exactly as the owner expects. If caring for pets in my home, I provide a safe, calm, and loving environment where pets can relax, play, and receive plenty of supervision and affection. I pay close attention to each pet’s individual needs, personality, and routine to ensure they feel happy, comfortable, and well cared for at all times. My goal is to treat every pet like a member of my own family. 🐾💕

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Quinn R.
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$29
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8 years of experience
Meadowbrook, Dewitt, NY, 13214

About: I’ve had cats since 2018 and got Lincoln my dog during the 2020 year. He and I went on many trips including up five mountains. I am openly available, especially on weekends. Weekdays work the best for me especially in afternoons and evenings. As I am on break from school my schedule is open. I have a fenced in yard and live on a cul de sac allowing for dogs to have safe supervised environment to play and relax. Cats are kept inside and can be moved if necessary.

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Emily B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13210

Loved having Emily pet sit for Memphis and Binx. It was very short noticed that I had to book, my pets right from the meet and great enjoyed being around Emily. She sent plenty of pics showing what they were doing and how they were. She keeps you up dated on the daily activities! I’ll definitely book her again!

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Alyssa P.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13207

I could tell Alyssa was the right sitter within the first 5 minutes of meeting her. She put my mind at ease while scheduling traveling plans for our 5 day trip. While she was at my house I could tell that my dog was in great hands :) She had great updates and took great care of my house as well. Look forward to using her in the future! Thank you Alyssa!

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Alana J.
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$34
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5 years of experience
Eastwood, Syracuse, NY, 13206

About: I’ve had pets since I was a child. Dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, birds - you name it. I’ve always been an animal lover and even wanted to be a veterinarian until I found out was euthanasia is. In my adolescence, I began pet sitting and volunteering with the SPCA (where we adopted all of our pets); small and big dogs, and sometimes multiple at a time. I started to experiment with training and enjoyed teaching tricks and obedience commands. When I turned 19, I inherited my family dog, Rocco, and we became best friends. My favorite memories from those years are taking him to parks and reserves across New York State. In 2025, he got sick and I learned a lot from taking care of him through the end of his life. It was important to me that he felt like a happy, special dog during his last days because he filled my life with so much joy. The day before his euthanasia, I invited everyone who knew him to celebrate his life. He was showered in presents and treats and cuddles and surrounded by humans he loved. Animals share such unique bonds with us. Now, I am looking for opportunities to share my love of animals through Rover. I hope you consider me as your next pet sitter. I am available! My best times are evenings and weekends, with sporadic availability midday during the week. I work 8-4 Monday through Thursday at a local farm collective in Kirkville and a community garden in South Syracuse. In my free time, I enjoy making art in all kinds of media and being outside. I am looking to spend my time with animals and make their lives happy and bright! Trust and safety is my utmost priority. Through many years of being around different animals, I learned the important of an initial bond based in trust and respect. I hold myself with strength and create an energy of a safe and inviting environment. I am able to gauge an animal’s personality and demeanor, and adjust accordingly. For pets that love to play, I am always happy to bring out my goofy and fun-loving side. For more reserved companions, I enjoy taking things slow and doing calmer activities. Most of all, a pet’s joy and comfort is my number one goal!

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Syracuse, NY, 13212

Molly was fantastic! She communicated well, she sent daily updates, and our dogs seemed so happy with her stay. Can't recommend Molly enough!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience, really appreciated the photos snd updates throughout. Very polite and true to his word. Would def have back!

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Heather D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were so happy we found Kara to care for our senior dog Rocco during a recent trip! She was professional and courteous and really took the time with Rocco, taking him on visits with his neighborhood friends! Looking forward to her visits on future trips!

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David B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Riley was super responsive and flexible. He came over three times to meet our dogs before housesitting, which went a long way toward helping us feel comfortable. He always responded to my messages very quickly and was adaptable when plans had to be modified a bit. He was communicative and sent photos while we were away. Thanks Riley!

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Jessica R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cori and Jamie did a great job pet/house sitting for us. This has been the longest we’ve been away from our cats where a family member hasn’t been watching them. After we met them we felt much more better about our trip. It made traveling with a toddler a lot easier knowing that the cats and house were in good hands! We will definitely consider booking with Cori and Jamie again for future trips!

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Elizabeth M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ella was a phenomenal sitter! Sent me pictures and kept me updated throughout the holiday weekend. Westyn seemed very happy when I got home and my apartment was kept very tidy during her stay! Would recommend highly.

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Maxwell S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mya is great. Roxy is happy and healthy in her care. She’s communicative when needed, and she clearly cares about my dog. Roxy was absolutely fine when I got home and my house was in good form. I will definitely hire Mya again.

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Bernadet D.
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Macenzie was absolutely wonderful! She took great care of Jameson and Raven and sent us daily photo updates. We loved knowing that our puppies were in good hands. We will definitely be booking with Macenzie again!

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Krista B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This our third time having Rebecca sit for our animals and she's always such a pleasure. She's on time, tidy and sends lots of updates. It's so nice to have someone so reliable!

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Laura M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tyler did an awesome job with our 2 high maintenance Border Collies who are rarely left at home. They were well cared for and extremely happy upon our return. Tyler also house-sat and everything was in perfect order. We will definitely call Tyler again.

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Juanita P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Isabel was by far the best dog sitter I’ve ever hired! She constantly kept me updated with so many pictures and status on what she was doing with Westyn and without me even asking! She went above and beyond to make sure he was super comfortable and well taken care of while I was out of town for work. I wo definitely be utilizing her services in the near future.

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Maxwell S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kendra was so lovely to work with - she was friendly, understanding, and communicative. She was great about checking in with regular updates, and she took excellent care of our dogs and our home while we were away. Would definitely love to work with her again!

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Rebecca G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Adriana was amazing as usual. Came to our house on time, and showered our pup with all the love. Thank you again!

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Danielle F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana was a perfect fit for us. She is an excellent commentator and took exceptional care of our pets. She also sent photos.

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Thomas C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

RJ was AMAZING with my babies. I’ve never had such a more relaxed time away from home. I was constantly updated throughout the day with messages and pictures. The dogs absolutely loved their time at home while I was away when typically they have separation anxiety. I would absolutely recommend RJ to anyone looking for a down to earth, well skilled and talented sitter!!

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Jasmit R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emalyn was great - she was communicative, neat and clean, helped us out when our travel plans changed, and most importantly kept our dog happy.

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Elizabeth A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Desiree was amazing! She was available for us very last minute and made the whole experience easy and worry-free. Even though we were only gone for one night, she kept us updated the entire time and sent pictures, which we really appreciated. Our dogs are older and very relaxed, and it was clear they were comfortable and well cared for. She took them on a walk, stayed longer than planned, and we came home to a clean house. We will definitely be booking with Desiree again and highly recommend her!

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Gabrielle F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Audrey was great with our two German Shepards (ages 1.5 and 2). The oldest dog can be stubborn and anxious to say the least but she handled him well and also sent daily pictures. We highly recommend her.

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Cristina A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cammie was very quick to respond and do a meet and greet same day we reached out. She was very attentive, took very good care of the animals and communicated every time she fed and let my dog out to potty. This was my first time using Rover for my animals and I will definitely be using Cammie again.

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Juliana Y.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Miriam is thoughtful, communicative, and professional. Most importantly, Cooper loves her and is calm and at ease when she stays with him. I will definitely book Miriam again!

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Katherine M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meagan did a great job watching our pups. Bella, our golden retriever, showed off her hunting skills by catching a squirrel. Typical golden she had to roll on her catch to make sure every part of her body was coated with her prize. After some convincing and bribery Meagan was able get the squirrel and dispose of it. And then she gave Bella a bath ... all was good. Our house looked great when we arrived home. And Meagan left us notes on each of the two dogs. It was such a nice surprise to find those kind words. We hope Meagan will be available to watch Bentley and Bella for each of our travel plans when we can't travel with our pups.

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Mary D.
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