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Sitter Profile Image: Matt R.
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Matt R.
$15
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

About: I am a 28 year old dog lover who has had dogs my whole life! I have had multiple bichons as a kid and have spent a ton of time with a variety of family friends breeds! I have trained our dogs growing up with my family and spent a lot of time walking and keeping them busy throwing the ball around as my mom was a writer. I joined Rover to help save up for my September 2027 wedding and are hoping to help out some families with their pets while getting some exercise! Thanks so much for considering! I am an accountant who works 8-5. My break (when I would walk or drop in) is from 12-1. I would also do so before & after work. I have lots of experience with pets and am happy to safely care for your pet however you specify! We crate our pets at night, our yard is fenced in, ETC,

Sitter Profile Image: Kay P.
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Kay P.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Kay did a nice job with drop in visits for Ted. She sent plenty of photos with her very detailed updates, and was always very responsive to messages. Will definitely use her services again.

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Ari A.
Star Sitter
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Ari was on-time and did a great job with Lou. The pictures indicated she was very happy with the visit, and we were happy to return to a clean litter box and healthy cat.

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Olivia L.
Star Sitter
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Olivia left thoughtful and detailed messages during her visits with my cat, which helped put me at ease when I was away from her for the first time. I had no idea my cat would hiss, and Olivia managed to handle it well. She even got toys out for JoJo when I forgot to put them out.

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Kristin H.
Sitter Profile Image: Longfei & Luning G.
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Longfei & Luning G.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

longfei and Luning are so helpful taking care my cat. Everything is done professionally and friendly. Most importantly, she seems to be happy. Will definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carol O.
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Carol O.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
388 reviews
144 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Carole did a phenomenal job! She followed my copious instructions, had clear communication, and was just an utter pleasure. I highly recommend and would 100% use again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sabrina C.
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Sabrina C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Sabrina was a fantastic caretaker for my pup during his lunch time walks! She was responsive, gave great updates and I could tell my dog was in a great hands!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle S.
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Michelle S.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
30 repeat clients
23 years of experience
North Dorchester, Waltham, MA, 02453

Michelle took great care of my cat! She provided a ton of updates with pictures and videos, which was much appreciated since we missed him so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bianca W.
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Bianca W.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

About: I’ve had cats since I was 8 years old. With the 16 years of experience with cats, I believe every fur baby needs a home away from home. Like with every pet parent, I strive for the best with my cat. If you choose me to watch your fur baby, I will provide the best and safest environment for them. Do they need a room to themselves? You got it. Has explosive diarrhea? I have cleaning supplies. Medical issues? Another way to keep me on my toes. I hope you consider me as a prospective aunt to your kitter cat or doggo and can’t wait to fill up my camera role with adorable pictures. I look forward to hearing from you 💕 I am a grad student at Brandeis University. My classes are usually over by 2 pm, so after then I’m usually at my apartment caring for my cat and completing schoolwork. So needless to say, I have a lot of flexibility within my schedule for your pets individual needs. If I am doing home visits, I would like to visit the clients home a day or two prior to the arranged visit(s) to understand the animals needs and to see if we would be a good fit. I believe it is important to establish an understanding with the animal in question before I frequent the premises so there isn’t any unnecessary stress for your pet. In regards to boarding, I have a medium sized apartment that would be good for any cat or small-medium dog. There are multiple grassy areas for bathroom breaks and walks around the premises. You will have to provide me with your animals usual schedule (times for bathroom breaks, when and how much time are committed to walks, feeding times, etc.) so I can build my set around them and their needs

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Stephanie B.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
17 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

Stephanie was wonderful! Very responsive, friendly, and took a lot of great photos and videos of my cats while I was missing them on my trip. I would definitely book with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren C.
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Lauren C.
Star Sitter
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Lauren took great care of our two cats while we were away for a week! She did twice a day visits, sent detailed updates + photos, and was very responsive to our input and the cats needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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Jessica W.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
11 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Jessica was great! Booked a drop-in with short notice. She was responsive, flexible, and showed a care and understanding for my pooch's well-being as well as any concerns I had

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Corwin C.
Sitter Profile Image: Yick-hong L.
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Yick-hong L.
Star Sitter
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Thank you so much! Sunshine was so much less frazzled than he has been when I returned home; he was clearly pleased with the upgraded accommodations. Thank you!!

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Christina W.
Sitter Profile Image: Ilana Z.
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Ilana Z.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Ilana was an amazing cat sitter to our two cats. One of them required medical attention unexpectedly and she was so supportive and communicated with us every step of the way. She went above and beyond, even gathering extra supplies as the cats needs changed. Our family was so grateful that we had such great cat care while we were traveling internationally.

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Laura W.
Sitter Profile Image: Sue B.
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Sue B.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

We can’t say enough good things about Sue. She cares for our kitties like they’re her own and gives us such peace of mind when we’re out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyson C.
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Alyson C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
127 reviews
44 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

Alyson has been amazing to my kitty! She’s reliable, easy to communicate with, and very flexible. I highly recommend her to watch your pets :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison O.
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Allison O.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

About: Growing up my sisters and I started a dog walking business and offered our services to all the neighbors. We walked and played with dogs of all breeds and sizes! I’m currently working as a college softball coach and looking to fill up my my schedule! My schedule varies depending on the season, and my days being wide open in the off-season. I treat all pets like my own, making sure they are fed and played with like I know my Wayne would like. They deserve all the pets!

Sitter Profile Image: Maria G.
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Maria G.
Star Sitter
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Maria was amazing! Murphy is anxious around new people so can sometimes be difficult but she was patient with him - exactly what he needs! She was on time and made sure to send me pictures of Muprhy on their walk. So nice to have someone be able to let Murphy out and know he’s being well taken care of!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole S.
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Nicole S.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02452

About: (she/her) I’m a relaxed and detail-oriented person who is excited to meet you and your pet! I love animals and will make sure yours gets the best care when you can’t be there. I have grown up around dogs most of my life, including two deaf and partially blind Aussies. Each pet has their own personality, habits (good and bad), and routines. I look forward to getting to know your pet and what you want to see for them each day to stay active, engaged, and healthy. I regularly dogsit for close friends for a week or more at a time and I’m well-attuned to local hazards to watch out for, such as the reactive dog in the neighborhood, salt on the sidewalks, and trash in the street. I do work a full-time job. While my schedule is hybrid and somewhat flexible to add in local walks or drop-in visits, my Rover profile is primarily set up for occasional weekend stays. I’m happy to coordinate with you on a case-by-case basis to figure out what works best for daily visits or a longer house stay. I have great attention to detail and am willing to learn each pet’s unique needs and routines. I have lived with and around many pets over the years and I understand the level of attention it takes to keep everyone safe, out of trouble, and happy.

Sitter Profile Image: Jacob L.
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Jacob L.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02451

About: I've grown up with dogs my whole life. First it was Bow, then Mandy and currently Stella a six year old very super energetic springer. I am a full blown illustrator juggling at least 3 or 4 clients a month, I would also like to supplement this with helping to care for your pets! wether it is in your home or mine, crate or no crate, big or small, energetic or docile, separation anxiety or independent, I am able to adapt to your dogs mannerism. It is important to make them feel safe and loved especially when separated from their person!

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Waltham is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sue is great with my cats! One of my cats is very shy and requires patience for her care. Sue was very accommodating and won my cat over!

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Patrick G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carol was great, she came everyday and played with my cat, sending me pictures and updates each time!

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Kristin F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn is always reliable and takes great care of your cat. I appreciate her flexibility and ability to administer medicine without issue

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Jelena P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Last minute, Longfei and Luning helped to watch Carl while I was out of town! So helpful and always there in a pinch! I really appreciate that!

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Mariah L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa was amazing with our cat. She came on time for the meet and greet and was very pleasant and attentive. In our absence, she was very punctual meeting our cat and making sure she's comfortable and has all her needs met. Highly recommended!

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Gilad B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was wonderful! Very responsive, friendly, and took a lot of great photos and videos of my cats while I was missing them on my trip. I would definitely book with her again!

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Samantha D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very quick with her responses and was kind and accommodating. Will definitely use her services again.

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dipika c.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks for checking in on him and leaving a clean place! He was a happy boy when we got back last night 😊

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Justine G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was amazing, she did a fantastic job taking care of our two cats, she came every day followed directions and sent us detailed reports on how they were doing with lots of pictures. Our cats were thriving and it was a great comfort to know they were in such good hands. We were having some work done in our bathroom while we were away and Lauren was really adaptable with the times she came over. She went above and beyond doing extras like bringing in our mail and feeding our fish. I will be hiring Lauren again next time we go away for sure!

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Anna N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sabrina was a fantastic caretaker for my pup during his lunch time walks! She was responsive, gave great updates and I could tell my dog was in a great hands!

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Liz T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was great with my dog! She is reliable and trustworthy, and I will book her again in the future.

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Setti R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandra was great and took good care of our kitties while we were away for 3 weeks. We were sent daily pictures of them and came back to 2 healthy and settled cats. She was very good about visiting the same time each day and took into account the time difference so that I could go to bed knowing that my babies had been taken care of. Thanks Sandra!

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Kate L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacob did drop in visits for my two dogs and was wonderful. My great Pyr is very wary of new people and warmed up to Jacob immediately, which is very rare. Jacob was very prompt, communicative and reliable. I’d definitely use him again!

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Margaret D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve had Alyson visit our cat 3 times now. We know she will be well cared for and loves her visits!

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Lauren C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ari is a wonderful, reliable and thoughtful pet sitter. Gave me a wonderful updates and took the time to let my nervous cat feel comfortable. Awesome pictures! I could feel how comfortable my cats were and they were clearly happy and well taken care of when I got home

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Jessie O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is amazing I feel so confident leaving my 3 kitties in her care she checks in and keeps me updated and I know they are in amazing hands. She had a lovely energy and is super responsive and responsible

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Clare M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela was super helpful to us while we were away! She was very responsive and informative daily and that helped ease our anxiety leaving behind our pup for a few days.

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Antia V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia took very special care of our senior cats, and paid careful attention while administering their medication. We truly appreciate how patient and thoughtful she was during her visit and the level of detail she provides in her updates.

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Katie M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We always love having Rilee check in our cat, Loki and we are upset that she is moving out of the area. It will be hard to find someone who is as attentive and always leaves our house cleaner than we left it.

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Caitlin L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathleen always goes above and beyond when she cares for our cats. She is on time, sends great pictures, and our cats are in great moods.

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John A.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Waltham on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 11,297 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Waltham. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Waltham stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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.

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

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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.

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.

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