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Sitter Profile Image: Isabelle H.
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Isabelle H.
$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
12 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

Isabelle did a great job taking care of our kitty while we were traveling! She was very responsive on chat, and took amazingly cute photos of our boy during each check-in (I seriously don't know how she captured so many with him sticking his tongue out). We also really appreciate her flexibility with scheduling a last-minute meet-and-greet prior to our trip. Highly recommended and would totally book again.

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Elizabeth M.
Star Sitter
$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

I highly recommend Elizabeth. Our cat was well cared for and we enjoyed the daily messages and photos. We plan to hire her again when we need a cat visitor

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Nicholas M.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

About: Hi my name is Nick! I'm a proud dog dad to my baby girl Olivia and a big heart and admiration for dogs of all kinds. I've had the experience of both having and taking care of many dogs in my life, including Pugs, Labs, Great Danes, and mix breeds. My favorite dog activities are to go on walks and play fetch in parks with them. I try to be consistent with enforcing good behavior towards them, as well as making sure they're well taken care of within their environment. My typical routine involves going walks for about 30 minutes on average, going to the dog park to get some energy out, and checking to see if they have water and food in their bowls I'm usually available in the afternoons and evenings throughout most of week, mostly on weekends. My time periods are 30 minutes to an hour with dog walking for each visit. When taking care of dogs I make sure that they are well feed, that they're well comfortable at their home especially if the temperature is too hot or cold outside, and that everything is secure and well closed off so that they wouldn't run off from home.

Sitter Profile Image: Katherine J.
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Katherine J.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Newton, MA, 02460

Katherine was very responsive, easy to communicate with, and took great care of my cats. I appreciated the check in pics!

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Kelly S.
Sitter Profile Image: Amarais T.
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Amarais T.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

Amarais was very attentive to my cat & took the time for an intro visit before my trip. I really appreciate that she took time to brush him out & water my outdoor plants.

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Cassie S.
Star Sitter
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
39 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Three Chopt, Watertown, MA, 02472

Cassie was wonderful with my 2 senior cats and all of their specific needs. She was reliable and responsible and sent photos everyday. Everything was in great shape and cats were well when we returned. Highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bonnie K.
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Bonnie K.
Star Sitter
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
438 reviews
133 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Medford, MA, 02155

We never used Rover or any pet sitter service before and we were lucky that Bonnie lives nearby and had availability. When we met, both us and Isabella could tell she takes this responsibility seriously and is an avid pet lover.We couldn’t be more pleased with Bonnie’s gentle way with our older kitty. Isabella usually stressed a bit while we are away but she greeted Bonnie each day and enjoyed the time Bonnie stayed to visit. We got detailed feedback on visit, cute photos and personal notes from Bonnie. We definitely look forward to her visiting again when we travel.

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Sitter Profile Image: Julia K.
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Julia K.
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Boston, MA, 02134

We can't recommend Julia enough! Finding someone trustworthy for a high-energy puppy wasn't easy, but Julia has been a lifesaver. Reliable, friendly, and genuinely caring. The regular photos and detailed updates always brighten our workday, including funny photos of our cats adjusting to a new puppy brother. Our pets absolutely adore her!

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Lauren A.
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Paige A.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
177 reviews
47 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

Paige is always such a comfort and goes above and beyond! We feel so much more at ease knowing she’s visiting our cat. We have a shy kitty but he always warms up to Paige and loves her 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Alayna C.
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Alayna C.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02458

Alayna took great care of our cat, spending extra time with her and making sure she understood how her medication worked. She was flexible and understanding when last minute illness changed our plans.

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Alejandro T.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
39 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02458

Alejandro took such good care of Sally while I was away. I really missed her but he sent multiple photos everyday and was very responsive to any questions I had. I highly recommend.

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Alexa R.
Star Sitter
$15
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Belmont, Brookline, MA, 02446

I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter for my cats! Alexa went above and beyond to make sure they were happy, well-fed, and loved while I was away. I received regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It's clear she genuinely cares about animals, and I returned to two very content kitties. I highly recommend Alexa to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and compassionate to care for their pets!

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Nick P.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roxbury, Boston, MA, 02130

Nick was great with our cat Delilah! He was very professional and came and met her ahead of time. She was very comfortable with him as we saw through many cute photos! We would definitely book with Nick again.

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Julia W.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Julia took great care of our cat! She is communicative, reliable, understood/followed all care instructions, and clearly an animal lover. We knew our cat was in good hands. Highly recommend Julia for your animal sitting!

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Ari A.
Star Sitter
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Ari is fantastic and took such good care of our kitties while we were away! Especially our senior kitty that needed a lot of daily pills. I really appreciated Ari’s thorough communication and picture updates. It was a great relief knowing our babies were well cared for!

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Sarah J.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Boston, MA, 02135

Sarah was terrific with our pups while we were gone for the day. She took them for a walk then came back and gave them dinner. We got cute pics each time.

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Alexander D.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02467

Thanks for the early morning visit and feeding for Emma and Peanut. And I appreciate that you cleaned up around the litter box and took out the trash.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jess G.
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Jess G.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
26 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Peaches, my little old Yorkie, took to Jess immediately and they enjoyed a nice walk in the neighborhood. I appreciated her promptness in arriving on time, and her photo that she took of Peaches. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah T.
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Hannah T.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Brookline, MA, 02446

About: Hello and thank you for visiting my page! I am a lover of all animals, and I have had both cats and dogs my whole life. I’ve had my cat, Burt Macklin (if you’re a fan of Parks and Rec) for over five years and he is my favorite creature! I have no problem taking care of cats of all sizes and am comfortable administering oral medication. I currently can’t own a dog in my apartment, so I love walking and taking care of dogs to get my fix. I can take care of dogs of all sizes and ages, and I’ll be sure to ask about their walking behaviors and any habits/training they’re working on. I am able to do overnight stays when needed and aim to give your house lion and/or pooch the best care while their human(s) are away. I am a very positive and optimistic person, so I will always bring an upbeat attitude to all my dog walks. I am an open book and can answer any questions as needed. Hope to meet you and your fur child! I’m currently working part-time and have lots of flexibility during the week and on weekends. I also have a car and am able to travel with your pet if needed. I take it very seriously when someone trusts me to take care of their pet, whether it’s a walk, drop-in visit, or house sitting. I am always considerate of other people’s spaces and treat both your home and your beloved support creatures like my own!

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Natasha K.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Natasha is an amazing sitter! She’s always been super attentive and flexible working with us to make sure our dog is well taken care of and has the best time during her visits. Bonus: she’s a great communicator and gave us updates while we were away. Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess was great. Excellent communication. She was on time and sent photo. She has a lot of experience with dogs so asked good questions and made wise decisions. We will ask her back again for sure.

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Kathy S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Wendy was so wonderful and kind! Our dogs were well taken care of, and she was so responsive and sweet. I definitely recommend Wendy if you need a dog watcher you can trust!! :)

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Kyla W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor was fantastic! She was easy to coordinate with, responsive, and my dog loved her. Would definitely book again.

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

Sydney is amazing!!! She has lots of experience working with dogs and it shows. Mine can be a bit rowdy at times but she had them sitting and calm within like a minute of being there! She’s super sweet and communicative as well. We would 100% use Sydney again. I had 0 concerns after meeting her and our experience was great!

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Sam H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sabrina is great! Super responsible and responsive, she followed all the instructions for my anxious labradoodle, plus she’s a pleasure to chat with. Highly recommend.

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

mitra is amazing! she took great care of my dog during the drop in visit, and sent a lot of photos and updates :) will definitely love to have her again!!

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

Adelle was an excellent caregiver for our aging dog whose loss of hearing and vision causes her to be quite frightened of strangers. Adelle was very kind, reliable, communicative and professional, which allowed us to relax while we were away.

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

It’s hard to tell who has more fun when Megan walks Clare! Today, they explored far beyond what I booked Megan to do. We ‘ve been relying on Megan for two walks each time we call on her, and she’s very responsible, considerate, and loving to Clare, always adding tummy rubs and topping off her food and water before she leaves.

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

Miranda was pleasant, handled my anxious and attached mini poodle with love and care. Successfully walked her off the property for a short walk. Thank you so much!

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Abby S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chloe continues to be such a great sitter for our pup. She is loving and thorough with our dog, and very prompt in communications with us, We will definitely continue to work with Chloe!

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

Tater had a great time with Andy- even protecting him from the dogs on the TV! Andy was on time and very communicative with us.

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

Carol was amazing! She took wonderful care of my dog and cat for a week, sending thoughtful updates, meaningful notes, and great photos throughout. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. My pets were happy and well cared for, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would absolutely book with Carol again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!

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

Cristina was wonderful, communicative, and reliable while caring for my elderly dog in her final days (which was not all smooth sailing). Highly recommend.

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Amy D.
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

Traci is simply a great pet sitter and we just loved her personality. Our Corgis Sami and Tuukka just love her. We highly recommend Traci. Nancy and Sam

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

Grateful once again to Hannah, who took good care of Clare during two walks today, especially with the sky so ominous with the wildfire smoke!

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

Annette was great! She arrived on time and kindly followed our request to take each of our dogs out separately for their walks. Looking forward to booking her again.

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

Riley loved her visits from Colleen and she was well cared for during our weekend away. Super detailed with notes and pictures while we were out!

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

Emily has been a great and reliable sitter for drop in visits with Albert (our indoor bunny). She’s been very caring, communication has been easy and smooth. I highly recommend booking her.

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Pia K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is wonderful and she always takes great care of our dog! Thank you for all of your help! We will book again!

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Ciara F.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost for Dog Sitting in Watertown on Rover is $24.25 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog 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 Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 10,587 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Watertown. 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 Watertown 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.

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 Watertown 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!

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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, 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.

While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.

To find sitters in Watertown with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.

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

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% 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.

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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