House Sitting In Upper West Side Manhattan, NY
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“Caroline is highly professional. She came exactly on time & sent lots of pictures and notes while she was here. She is a good communicator. I came home to a happy camper! I will definitely be using Caroline again!”


“Mahlet is incredible. Our cat loves her and is endlessly loved and stimulated when under her care. When we were stranded in Florida for two days, Mahlet was able to stop by to play with and feed our cat without issue. We love Mahlet!”


“Adolfo took amazing care of Ralph and went above and beyond during his stay, would absolutely recommend him to anyone that was in need of a sitter!”


“Madeline was absolutely amazing! Best dog sitter I’ve had since losing my last go-to person. She made me feel so safe and comfortable while I was away, which means everything. She went above and beyond for my poochie and treated her with such care and love. Truly grateful.”


“I feel very comfortable and at ease when Maija dog sits my french bulldog. She is also great with communication and sending pics/updates! Definitely recommend!”


“Grace once again came through , 5 star sitter, great at communicating and she went a above and beyond to adapt to Sherry and I’s last minute needs.”

“Katrina was great! She stayed at my place with both puppies and left the place neat and followed all instructions. She had to give meds to the older dog and put a diaper on the younger dog and did so with no problems. She was quick to let me know if there was any issues. I rebooked her on the spot for the following weekend.”


“Alejandra house sat for my dog for the second time and she was wonderful!! My dog loves her and feels comfortable with her because she ate her meals and sometimes she can have issues eating while we’re away. Alejandra communicated with me every day sending photos and videos which was great to ease my worries about being away from my dog. I definitely had peace of mind knowing my fur baby was in Alejandra’s care. Also, the apartment was left spotless. I’ll definitely book her again I’m so grateful for her! 😊”


“Asha was a LOVELY sitter!! she booked super last minute and was incredibly accommodating to my lovely baby boy. sent plenty of pictures and videos and was incredibly responsive with updates. will definitely book again!”


“Eloise was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for her amazing work. I asked her to sit over Fourth of July weekend after my previous Sitter had backed out last minute, and she was so responsive and fast and helped me in a really tight situation! She took amazing care of the house, she was very responsive and sent many photos, and she left the place in amazing condition. She was even so kind to leave a thank you note and a hand stitch keychain with Kota‘s name on it! It’s so cute, and such a nice touch. I cannot recommend her enough! Please book her.”


“Fatima did yet another incredible job taking care of my two kitties! She is so thoughtful and always goes above and beyond in taking care of them ☺️ She also sends so many cute pics of the kitties and I always trust that they are being very well taken care of!”


“Sadie was the PERFECT sitter for our generally feisty cat! He loved her right away and she was so good about giving him space and letting him warm up to her. She stayed at our place over the holidays and was respectful of our home and wholly professional the entire time. I”


“Scott was fantastic with our Tammy! She’s generally a bit stand-offish with new people but Scott was very patient and she came around. He also left our apartment in tip top shape and was very responsive with all his communication. Oh, and he’s also a great photographer and gave us a bunch of great pics of Tammy! Will definitely have Scott back!”


“Wei Han is the best! She stayed at my apartment with my 15 year old dog and my 6 year old cat for a week and took such great care of them both, sending me photos and updates every day!! My cat has a bit of catitude but she made such an effort with him, and when I got home both of my animals were relaxed and happy! And the apartment was spotless!! I was nervous about leaving them for a week but Wei Han did a fantastic job and I will definitely use her again in the future! Thank you!”


“Tiffany is the best! Even though this was a very last-minute booking, Tiffany was very accommodating. I have two huskies, and they are energetic/have weird quirks. Tiffany took time to read and study my care instructions and asked me really great questions. It was obvious how much she cared about my dogs and how knowledgeable she was in dealing with each dog's unique personality. She sent me daily updates with pictures, which I really appreciated a lot. It was obvious that my dogs were happy and well taken care of. She also left my apartment spotless (which is hard when there are two huskies). Furthermore, she was very responsive throughout the entire house-sitting process. I would definitely love her to watch my dogs again! Thank you Tiffany!”


“Alexis was a great house-sitter and super communicative. Our dog is 80 pounds and she had no issues with him at all. She sent us lots of photos and they got along great. We will absolutely be booking with her again any time we go out of town, we could not recommend her highly enough!”


About: Hi there, my name is Lella! I am so excited to take care of your pets. I grew up with Boston Terriers and have been taking care of dogs ever since. I swear animals are my love language. Dogs, cats, bunnies, even horses - I love them all! My apartment doesn't allow me to have pets, a tragedy, so I cherish any opportunity to spend time with dogs. I've taken care of dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. From little Jack Russels to big Pit Bulls, I will give your dog all the love, care, and belly rubs they need. In addition to taking care of dogs, I also worked as a nanny before, so I'm not squeamish when it comes to poop, vomit, and some of the other less pleasant things about having a dog. For particularly energetic dogs, with some advanced notice, I am happy to schedule a run with them to help them get it out of their system. I work from home 3-4 days a week, so I can be flexible with walks, or work from your home for longer stays. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! I work from home 3-4 days a week, so before work, after work, or during lunch hours, walks are very easy to schedule in. I am also more than happy to work from your home for longer watches and overnight stays. Please make sure to have poop bags and a leash available for walks. For longer stays, lists of meds and food amounts/timings will be needed. I will always bring treats and cheer to any care service!

“I can't recommend Polina enough! She took such great care of Milo while I was away, and I could tell from the updates and photos she truly went above and beyond. Milo was always so happy and relaxed when I returned, which showed me that he felt safe and loved. Polina is responsible, reliable, and super easy to communicate with. I will absolutely be booking her again for future trips and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted sitter!”


About: I have been around dogs since I got my own at age 5! Which has given me the opportunity to gain a wonderful 15 years of experience! I am very empathetic towards these animals, I respect their boundaries, I can sense their mood and needs, whether it is play, rest or affection. And I also have a lifetime of experience (30 years) communicating with different dogs and not only! When I lived and looked after dogs and cats. I love them very much! From my experience in NYC, I spent 2 weeks looking after a wonderful dog in Washington Heights, with placement last year. Please let me know if you are interested in my letter, I will be happy to discuss the details! I'm currently working part-time, so I'll have plenty of time to take care of your pups! I am free on weekends. On weekdays I have a flexible schedule, we can easily agree! I will be glad to look after your pets at your home, take them for a walk, run with them, play. If necessary, teach them basic commands (sit, lie down, etc.). Of course, give them love and safety! I am ready to come several times a week, or 2 times a day, or look after your pet while you are out of town.

“Lauren was great! She was available for a last minute booking after our original sitter cancelled and was a life saver! She was super easy to work with and took wonderful care of Rosie!”

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Caroline G.Star Sitter

“Caroline is highly professional. She came exactly on time & sent lots of pictures and notes while she was here. She is a good communicator. I came home to a happy camper! I will definitely be using Caroline again!”


Mahlet B.

“Mahlet is incredible. Our cat loves her and is endlessly loved and stimulated when under her care. When we were stranded in Florida for two days, Mahlet was able to stop by to play with and feed our cat without issue. We love Mahlet!”


Adolfo A.
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“Adolfo took amazing care of Ralph and went above and beyond during his stay, would absolutely recommend him to anyone that was in need of a sitter!”


Madeline K.

“Madeline was absolutely amazing! Best dog sitter I’ve had since losing my last go-to person. She made me feel so safe and comfortable while I was away, which means everything. She went above and beyond for my poochie and treated her with such care and love. Truly grateful.”


Maija P.Star Sitter

“I feel very comfortable and at ease when Maija dog sits my french bulldog. She is also great with communication and sending pics/updates! Definitely recommend!”


Grace R.Star Sitter

“Grace once again came through , 5 star sitter, great at communicating and she went a above and beyond to adapt to Sherry and I’s last minute needs.”
Katrina C.


“Katrina was great! She stayed at my place with both puppies and left the place neat and followed all instructions. She had to give meds to the older dog and put a diaper on the younger dog and did so with no problems. She was quick to let me know if there was any issues. I rebooked her on the spot for the following weekend.”


Alejandra M.Star Sitter

“Alejandra house sat for my dog for the second time and she was wonderful!! My dog loves her and feels comfortable with her because she ate her meals and sometimes she can have issues eating while we’re away. Alejandra communicated with me every day sending photos and videos which was great to ease my worries about being away from my dog. I definitely had peace of mind knowing my fur baby was in Alejandra’s care. Also, the apartment was left spotless. I’ll definitely book her again I’m so grateful for her! 😊”


Asha L.

“Asha was a LOVELY sitter!! she booked super last minute and was incredibly accommodating to my lovely baby boy. sent plenty of pictures and videos and was incredibly responsive with updates. will definitely book again!”


Eloise R.

“Eloise was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for her amazing work. I asked her to sit over Fourth of July weekend after my previous Sitter had backed out last minute, and she was so responsive and fast and helped me in a really tight situation! She took amazing care of the house, she was very responsive and sent many photos, and she left the place in amazing condition. She was even so kind to leave a thank you note and a hand stitch keychain with Kota‘s name on it! It’s so cute, and such a nice touch. I cannot recommend her enough! Please book her.”


Fatima H.Star Sitter

“Fatima did yet another incredible job taking care of my two kitties! She is so thoughtful and always goes above and beyond in taking care of them ☺️ She also sends so many cute pics of the kitties and I always trust that they are being very well taken care of!”


Sadie B.Star Sitter

“Sadie was the PERFECT sitter for our generally feisty cat! He loved her right away and she was so good about giving him space and letting him warm up to her. She stayed at our place over the holidays and was respectful of our home and wholly professional the entire time. I”


Scott H.Star Sitter

“Scott was fantastic with our Tammy! She’s generally a bit stand-offish with new people but Scott was very patient and she came around. He also left our apartment in tip top shape and was very responsive with all his communication. Oh, and he’s also a great photographer and gave us a bunch of great pics of Tammy! Will definitely have Scott back!”


Wei Han C.Star Sitter

“Wei Han is the best! She stayed at my apartment with my 15 year old dog and my 6 year old cat for a week and took such great care of them both, sending me photos and updates every day!! My cat has a bit of catitude but she made such an effort with him, and when I got home both of my animals were relaxed and happy! And the apartment was spotless!! I was nervous about leaving them for a week but Wei Han did a fantastic job and I will definitely use her again in the future! Thank you!”


Tiffany H.Star Sitter

“Tiffany is the best! Even though this was a very last-minute booking, Tiffany was very accommodating. I have two huskies, and they are energetic/have weird quirks. Tiffany took time to read and study my care instructions and asked me really great questions. It was obvious how much she cared about my dogs and how knowledgeable she was in dealing with each dog's unique personality. She sent me daily updates with pictures, which I really appreciated a lot. It was obvious that my dogs were happy and well taken care of. She also left my apartment spotless (which is hard when there are two huskies). Furthermore, she was very responsive throughout the entire house-sitting process. I would definitely love her to watch my dogs again! Thank you Tiffany!”


Alexis C.Star Sitter

“Alexis was a great house-sitter and super communicative. Our dog is 80 pounds and she had no issues with him at all. She sent us lots of photos and they got along great. We will absolutely be booking with her again any time we go out of town, we could not recommend her highly enough!”


Gabriella M.
“If you’re looking for someone who will love your dog like their own, Lella is it. She’s the kind of person who lights up when she sees a dog and always stops to say hi. She’s gentle, kind, and super in tune with animals, and dogs seem to trust her instantly. I’ve seen how much care and attention she gives, whether it’s going for walks, making sure they get their energy out, or just sitting with them and keeping them company. She’s sincere, dependable, and has such a big heart. I’d trust her with any dog, any day.”


Polina M.Star Sitter

“I can't recommend Polina enough! She took such great care of Milo while I was away, and I could tell from the updates and photos she truly went above and beyond. Milo was always so happy and relaxed when I returned, which showed me that he felt safe and loved. Polina is responsible, reliable, and super easy to communicate with. I will absolutely be booking her again for future trips and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted sitter!”


Veronika K.
“Veronika K was absolutely fantastic with our Havanese, Mabel. Mabel is quite discerning when it comes to her caregivers - haha - and even she gave Veronika 2 paws up! Veronika showered Mabel with love and attention, and did a great job giving her the exercise she needs. I highly recommend Veronika for anyone seeking excellent care for their fur baby!!!”


Lauren X.

“Lauren was great! She was available for a last minute booking after our original sitter cancelled and was a life saver! She was super easy to work with and took wonderful care of Rosie!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Upper West Side.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Upper West Side house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
