House Sitting West Cambridge

“Amanda took really good care of our pets and made sure we could have a carefree trip. Would highly recommend her and definitely would book her again :)”

Kira T.

About: Hello! My name is Kayala, and I am a college student from Somerville, Massachusetts. I have been cat sitting for the past seven years and have had cats and bunnies my entire life. I have multiple regular cat sitting clients in the Somerville, Cambridge, Boston area that I have maintained through the years. I am a friendly and trustworthy person, and I make sure to treat pets with respect and love while also taking care of all of their needs. I have a cat in Somerville named Violet, and a bunny named Loretta who stays with me in my dorm during the school year. I'm known for loving my pets more than anything, and have tattoos for both of them! They are my girls, and my most divine companions. I deeply understand the strength of the bond between you and your kitties <3. I know it can be stressful to leave your kitties in the care of a stranger, but I make sure to send photos and updates! I am also happy to meet with you in person, learn about any special care instructions and preferences, and make sure you and your kitties are comfortable. I am an excellent pet snuggler (known for making cats, dogs, goats, and pigs fall asleep in my arms!), but am also always very aware of an animal's body language. It is so important to respect their boundaries! I have experience giving oral medication, inhalers, critical care (liquid food for rabbits), and subcutaneous injections. I am in Somerville for holidays and school breaks (summer and winter), where pet care is a prioritized commitment for me. I take same day bookings, as long as I am in town! I have extensive experience with cat sitting and have been running my "business" independently for the past seven years in the Boston area. I am the sole caregiver for my bunny, Loretta, and have had bunnies and cats my entire life. When I stop by for my visits, I give attention for a minimum of 25 minutes and meet them where they are. If they want to cuddle, I am open arms! If they want to play, I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve. If they are scared of my new presence, I will sit thoughtfully and move at their pace to make them as comfortable as possible. I always send photos and updates to pet parents when I see their babies!

“Leilani was such a great dogsitter taking care of our goldendoodle. She made she to pet him, play with him and make him feel comfortable. We highly recommend her!”

Jade A.

“Tam was very communicative while we were away for four days. The pets (one dog and two cats) were very well cared for and our house was just as we left it.”

Kelly D.

“Aaron was a lifesaver. I had a last-minute situation where I had to travel. Essentially, with very little notice, I needed somebody who could commit to staying the entire day with my dog, Lulu. No problem for Aaron. He did everything I asked of him. And you can tell that he loves animals. I’m recommending him to my neighbors who often need a dog walker. I would definitely hire Aaron again. He is 100% reliable. Don’t hesitate for a second, if you need a sitter/walker. Aaron is outstanding!”

Stephen C.

“Sam was wonderful with my shy, anxious pup. Sam took it slow and Fern really warmed up to her. I got a very detailed report from Sam at the end of the weekend. I came home to a happy pup & a spotless home.”

Melissa O.

“Eli was everything we could have hoped for in a pet sitter! He stayed in our home for four nights to care for our dog and cat. From our first contact and throughout, Eli's communication was prompt, clear, and friendly. He came for a meet and greet a few days before his stay, listened carefully, and was great with our pets. While we were away, he took our dog for nice long walks, and gave our affectionate cat plenty of lap time. He also administered topical medicine for our dog. He sent pics and updates twice daily, providing reassurance that our fur babies were in great hands! We returned to a clean house and Eli had even done a little clean up we didn't get to before we left. I'm thrilled to have found such a fantastic in-home pet sitter!”

Lisa B.

“Mike was so great taking care of our fur babies as well as our home. He will love your pets as his own and wants to make sure their routine doesn’t change just because we are away. We felt very reassured while they were in his care. Highly recommend!”

Elizabeth L.

“Amy was truly wonderful! She watched my notoriously anxious and stubborn 3-year-old Aussie, Maggie, for a weekend and handled her with so much patience and care. She exudes kindness and was extremely attentive to Maggie’s needs. It’s clear Amy genuinely cares about the dogs she works with and takes the time to understand their individual personalities. Amy was incredibly communicative (& sent photos!) and reliable from the moment I messaged her, and I always felt fully informed and at ease while she was caring for Maggie. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring sitter — Maggie and I can’t wait to book with her again!”

Shira D.

“Rachael once again took great care of our 3 dogs for us. One of our dogs this time was sick and had a potty accident. Rachael notified us and was so understanding. She cleaned up the mess and made us feel like our dogs were in great hands. Thank you Rachael!”

Aaron D.

“We were so reassured having Emily stay in our house with Lola while we were away overnight. She took great care of Lola and we won’t hesitate to call on her again in the future!”

Toni L.

About: I worked at a humane society and worked with many dogs of all sizes and breeds. Helped to socialize them; took them for walks/hikes, went for car rides, got them comfortable being outdoors. I also dog sat for friends and family throughout the years. Very comfortable with giving medications and taking care of special needs dogs (grew up with a dog that required seizure medication and had frequent seizures). As a college student I have a fairly flexible schedule. My weekends are completely free and I have more than a couple hours free during the weekday in the mornings and evenings (as well as some time during the middle of the day if I’m not in class). I grew up in a home where dogs were family members. We were very comfortable with them being indoor and outdoor pets. We would go for hikes, walks/runs (was fairly active to help the dogs release their energy) and would also relax together indoors. Will crate as needed for dog and family comfort or will just hang out on a sofa and read a book for company for the pet. Since I’m used to caring for a high maintenance dog that required special attention, I can clean up accidents and administer medications if needed (with lots of approved treats)

“Omar was so wonderful and professional with our senior cat and senior dog. He was respectful of our home while house sitting and left it in great condition! Omar is also genuinely a wonderful guy, super great to work with and trustworthy. We can’t wait to book him again!”

Ellie C.

“Julia W. was great with our exuberant goldendoodle, Jake. She clearly loves animals, and has excellent experience with dog care and training. Jake was busy each day with multiple walks, playtime, and then some nice down time. Julia communicated well, sent us pictures, was very responsive. We knew that our dog was in great hands. Thank you so much!”

Kim W.

“Adrien stayed at my home to watch my dog and everything was perfect. She was responsive and my dog was very calm and happy when I got home. I would definitely hire Adrien again.”

Alexandra R.

“Devon house-sat and looked after our two dogs on August 11/12, 2025. Devon's great! Very kind with our dogs, speedy with communications, and conscientious with taking care of everything just right. We wholeheartedly recommend Devon to take care of your pets and/or house-sit for you! Thanks Devon!”

Jim B.

“Allison was great with our toy golden doodle! Milly loved her. Allison was right on time, was in touch with us, and took great care of Milly. We will definitely call her again!”

Nancy B.

“Kaylor was great with Finn. Kaylor brings a calm energy which was great with our high energy dog. Kaylor gave him the exercise he needed and was easy to communicate with throughout the stay.”

Shannon M.

“Thanks so much Daniella for taking care of our dog Aspen and our cat Amari. We appreciated the daily updates, pics, and videos to check in with us and your responsiveness was top notch! We look forward to working with you again in the near future and would recommend you without reservations. Thank you again!💜”

Sunnia D.

“Ana was timely, responsible, and fantastic with our 12-week-old puppy! We would absolutely have her pet-sit again.”

Katherine W.