Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
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1. Gwinevere v.

“Gwinevere took very good care of my 10 yr old cat Tina! I am always nervous about new cat sitters because Tina needs medications. Gwinevere was great with her, clearly knowledgeable about cats, and provided Tina all the care and play she needed. Tina was very happy and relaxed when I got home!”


2. Wen L.

“Wen is great! This is our second time using her. She's attentive, flexible, and keeps our cat happy while we're away. I found that our cat has gotten much more comfortable being home alone for stretches of time since we started having Wen care for her. And she also proactively helped bring packages inside for us (including some REALLY heavy ones) which I didn't expect & was a nice touch!!”


3. Lindsay W.

“Lindsay is always excellent with my dog. She is always on time, gives me updates, sends pictures, etc. I have full confidence in her and the care she will give my dog when she is with her.”


4. Alexandria C.

“Alexandria is my go-to and most trusted cat sitter! She's communicative and she takes good care of my cat. I appreciate that she takes the time to play with her and get to know her. You won't go wrong with Alexandria!”


5. Emily M.

“Emily was amazing with our cats! She sent so many updates and pictures. She made sure to befriend both of them even though one is very shy and she made them so comfortable. We will definitely make sure to book her again because the girls loved their time with her!”


6. Leonore M.
“Leonore is delightful person - extremely reliable and responsive, but most importantly she is very insightful when it comes to animals :) She took care of dog walking for my family all summer, as well as taking excellent care of my cat on a few occasions when we were away. She's very trustworthy and responsible! And as a bonus she's a professionally trained photographer, so you may even get some top tear pet shots to boot!”


7. Wendy K.

“Wendy was great with Nash! She followed all my instructions, communicated during the visit, and even sent me a photo! Her visit was very helpful and took the worry out of being gone for the day. I will definitely book Wendy again!”




8. David P.

“We recently had David care for our kitties for 16 nights while we were away on vacation. He provided daily check-ins during this time, which included feedings and litter box cleanings. Not only did he do a great job in making sure that our kitties were well cared for, he even sent daily updates which included pics of them! it was clear when we returned home that our kitties were in good hands! We would definitely book with David again and highly recommend him if you are looking for a reliable cat-sitter!”




9. Stephanie S.

“Stephanie was flexible and super easy to communicate with. She gave my cat lots of love and sent great photos! I was really worried about leaving the little man alone for the first time but she clearly made him feel loved and comfortable in their time together. I will definitely ask her to watch Purple again.”




10. Lucas J.

“Lucas is a very loving caretaker. He is very affectionate. You can just tell by how he interacts with dogs like my Brock that he feels a special connection with animals. He is one of those breed who loves dogs more than people. I don't blame him. While he is responsible and conscientious, he is quiet and reserved around owners. But just watch him light up with your dog. I highly recommend Lucas.”


11. Vanessa S.
“Vanessa has always loved animals since she was a child including volunteering to take the classroom pet home for school holidays. She volunteers for a rescue organization for dogs and cats and has rescued some on her own. She has always had cats and dogs she cared for in my home and also in her own. She has helped friends and neighbors to care for their dogs whenever they needed assistance or when they were unable to care for them for a period of time, including elderly people who were not able to walk them. I know she is dependable and trustworthy and will go above and beyond for any animal in her care. I am sure clients will appreciate her attention to their pets and know that the pet is in good hands. I highly recommend her for a consistently dependable dog walker and care giver for cats and dogs.”


12. Ashley E.

“Five stars! Ashley took care of Jack as if he was her own. She was tentative, thoughtful, make sure Jack felt loved, and sent pictures throughout. Will definitely try to book Ashley first for all of our needs.”


13. Elizabeth H.

“Elizabeth was so reliable and I felt so at ease. She checked in everyday and alerted me of an issues that arose (e.g my kitty having tummy issues and advising to get a couch cover). She was so proactive and sweet. I would recommend her 1000 times if I could.”


14. Shariana C.
“Shariana is the sweetest! She’s gentle and so comforting. She understood my dog needs right away, since he’s a very anxious dog. She is very professional and caring. She bought a very peaceful energy which is exactly what I needed. Highly recommend!”


15. Katherine & Luis C.

“Excelent service! Kathy was very loving with my babies.Not only she fed them but she also stood there and played with them for a while (wich she didnt need to). She updated me on everything. It wa simply great, you can tell she really likes animals❤️.”


16. Julia M.
“I love working with Julia because she is responsible and kind to pets and humans! She is a terrific communicator about availability and how our dog is doing. She puts in the time that you need with your dog (not just a quick walk) and gives them lots of love and tenderness. She is a natural with animals. I trust her fully with my dog.”


17. Hannah D.
About: I have taken care of dogs since I was 10. I am very careful and diligent with pet care, with a focus on pet enrichment! I work remotely and am available most weekdays and weekends for pet walking and sitting. Depending on the distance I can do nights if needed! I am very respectful of people's homes and pay close attention to instructions left by pet parents! I am happy to meet over the phone before booking a sitting!


18. Tosha D.


“Tosha was fantastic. I left for a longer than usual time on vacation; and Tosha came by on daily basis to watch and check-in on my cat, Buddy. Tosha was communicative, helpful, and did a wonderful job watching over him. She even went above and beyond to help clean up after Buddy when he made some messes in the apartment. I'm very grateful for her help, will book her in the future, and recommend others do as well.”


19. Eduardo G.
“Eduardo has taken great care of my male yorkie (MAX). He is very attentive to my dogs needs and I’m very comfortable and relaxed with leaving my dog in his care.”


20. Bayron G.
About: I've taken care, walked and dog sit for many many clients across new york and brooklyn and new jersey. Ive done over 600 dog walks I am completely available to look after your pet. This is my full-time job and I will go above and beyond to ensure your pets safety. I always thrive on building trust straight from the beginning so I always update my client every day on the hour. I provide photos and videos and video calls if both Parties are available.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Washington Heights on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 3,204 pet sitters in Washington Heights. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Washington Heights pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Washington Heights have an average of 12 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Washington Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find Washington Heights pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 3,204 pet sitters in Washington Heights on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Washington Heights, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
