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Sitter Profile Image: Brigid O.
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Brigid O.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, Albany, NY, 12208

“Brigid did a great job taking care of our senior dog for the first time. She was very communicative and sent us photos of various happenings during the days that Jessie was at her house. We appreciated knowing that all was well while we were away. Brigid was very conscientious in following through with all instructions for our dog’s care. We have already booked her for another time.”

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Marisa V.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 195 reviews
106 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pine Hills, Albany, NY, 12208

“This was my first week away from my dogs. I was nervous and at first I was unsure of how to even start, find a sitter, and then make sure my dogs were okay with that person and their own dogs. But then I found Marisa and she made me feel so much better. We did a meet and greet, and while I was on my trip she kept in touch and sent photos. The process was painless, she communicated often, and my dogs were happy and healthy when I picked them up. I would 100% use Rover and Marisa again. She takes the anxiety out of travel and leaving your pups.”

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Sheronda L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Sheronda was great! Communicated often with us, sent us lots of great photos of our dog, and did a great job socializing him with the other dogs (making him comfortable). She has a great back yard (fenced in), with lots of great areas to walk dogs. Overall we are super pleased, will be booking with them again!”

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Maggie D.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 388 reviews
200 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Colonie, NY, 12205

“Maggie is highly organized and Pip always comes back smelling good, happy and tired. We’ve used Maggie twice and will in the future. Super easy access to airport and flexible with pickup when I had a cancellation”

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samantha m.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 153 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Guilderland, NY, 12084

“Samantha and her family are amazing. Honestly. My first time boarding my 3 month old puppy and they made it so easy. Communication and kindness!! Such genuine people. Thank you for everything!!”

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Debbie A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Debbie watched Athena for a whole weekend & I couldn’t be more pleased. She followed her feeding & potty schedule & provided tons of pictures. Athena was very happy with her stay & enjoyed playing with the other dogs there. Overall, I was very happy with Athena’s stay with Debbie.”

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Larry F.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
TROY, NY, 12182

“Larry took excellent care of our dog while we were away for the weekend. He was extremely professional and made sure to ask questions to ensure our dog was as comfortable as possible. We received updates during our time away on how our little guy was doing. We were extremely satisfied with our experience and will definitely keep Larry in mind for our next trip!”

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Laura G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
22 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

“She is an excellent care taker for my dog Simba Made him feel like at home Kept me updated with pictures I will leave Simba with her next too :)”

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Cong P.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
32 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rensselaer, NY, 12144

“Cong was very sweet, she had three other dogs that were very happy when we arrived with Becky. Her yard is perfect for the dogs to run around in a fenced area. Her neighborhood was super quiet, and the road dead ended at her house, which I thought was great for Becky to have a calm area to be in while we were away. She sent us a photos throughout the day. All in all it was a perfect spot for our beloved pooch.”

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Geena A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12182

“Omg, we’re so thankful for Geena! Story time, so our previous sitter was unavailable but the app said she was available (technology lol). So we were worried because we didn’t have a backup plan and we needed a sitter for my grandma’s funeral. Geena was so helpful with last minute arrangements and made us feel so comfortable with leaving our fur babies for the day. She responded to all my messages, questions and even sent pictures. We were able to attend the funeral with no worries and even booked her again for our vacation. I would definitely recommend using her and we will continue to book with her. Thank you again 💜🫶🏾💜”

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Lindsay T.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Slingerlands, NY, 12159

About: Hello! I am 32 and a lifelong dog & cat mom. I currently have 1 big dog and 3 cats. I have been dog sitting for friends, family, and clients for as many years as I can remember. I’ve been an animal lover since I was old enough to know what an animal is. I’m comfortable walking large and reactive dogs, administering meds, cleaning litter boxes, and any other services you may need. Feel free to send a message to see if I would be a good fit for your fur family I work on weekdays from 10-6 pm, so I have plenty of time in the mornings, evenings, and on lunch breaks to give your furry friend loads of attention and exercise. Pets in my home are allowed on furniture and are allowed to sleep in the bed if they like to. We have lots of toys (for both dogs and cats) and enjoy lots of walks on the nearby walking trail.

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Vera M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Greenbush, NY, 12061

“If there were more stars that I could give Vera, I would do that!❤️ I was going on vacation for four days and needed to find a boarder and this is the first time that I have ever went away. I met and chose Vera and am sooooo glad that I did. She erased any anxiety that I had and was an AWESOME pet sitter!!!! She gives daily updates with photos and videos so you can see how your fur baby is doing. I will definitely use her again in the future for anything.”

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Imonia R.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arbor Hill, Albany, NY, 12210

“Imonia was great. She sent me current updates about my pet, which really helped put me at ease that he was okay. She took very good care of my boy.”

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Jeanne T.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12303

About: I take my responsibility watching your pets very seriously and treat each one like my own! Over the years I’ve cared for pets with all different personalities, routines and needs, and I always make sure all animals receive the same love and attention. Message me and I would be happy to meet with you and your pets beforehand so you can both get to know me! I work at a job in the medical field Monday - Thursday and I am typically home on the weekends doing yard work or just hanging out! I have a fully fenced in yard with lots of room for your pet to run around, I also own a crate if necessary! I am also comfortable coming to your house overnight or just for a mid day check in!

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Jennifer C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 101 reviews
30 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Averill Park, NY, 12018

“Jennifer was great. I was told by my friend Tricia who also used Jennifer that she is the dog whisperer and she is!! Elliot had an amazing , fun filled weekend and can't wait to go back and visit again!!!”

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Alana M.
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Gillian G.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 136 reviews
52 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Scotia, NY, 12302

“Gillian is a really sweet lady who seems to know how to handle and treat dogs. She helped us exactly the way we needed, quick drop off, and quick pickup. Would definitely recommend.”

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Brad & Mery R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 231 reviews
71 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rotterdam, NY, 12306

“Brad and Mery were excellent caretakers, consistently providing updates and pictures of our furry family member. We felt relaxed knowing she was in their care while we were away. Thanks Brad and Mery!! Woof!”

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Gina M.
Sitter Profile Image: Natthinee B.
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Natthinee B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 99 reviews
25 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Schenectady, NY, 12306

“Natthinee did such an amazing job taking care of my dog. She communicated with us daily. She took care of my dog like she was her own. My dog gets anxious sometimes but I think pema had a great time in natthinee’s backyard.”

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Phelan S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Troy, NY, 12180

“Phelan took great care of Sadie and made her feel right at home! She's a great communicator and she sent us lots of updates and pictures of Sadie. We look forward to bringing Sadie over again!”

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Kaitlin M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Colonie, NY, 12205

“Kaitlin housed and took care of my dog, Pip, for two weeks and was outstanding in the care she provided to him. From the very start of our communication, she was responsive and answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. We set up a visit, and I had a thoroughly enjoyable 90 minute visit together. Kaitlin has had extensive work and experience with dogs, and I could see her watching Pip, and checking whether there was any stress in his behavior. Kaitlin has a lovely young family, and her children know their way around dogs, and Kaitlin watches these interactions carefully also. Kaitlin kept me up to speed on how Pip was doing during my two-week absence, sending me pictures and color commentary throughout. While no one wants to think about our pets having an emergency, I know Kaitlin would be cool under pressure; she has so much experience with dogs! I recommend Kaitlin with my highest confidence and without reservation—she is dependable, loving, and truly gifted at caring for animals. Pip was happy, safe, and adored in her hands, and I wouldn’t hesitate to call on her again.”

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Joni! I’m currently in Spain, and when my regular dog sitter unexpectedly had to leave town, I was scrambling to find someone I could trust with Tiny. I looked through about 50 profiles on Rover before choosing Joni, and I am SO glad I did! I was incredibly anxious because I had never left Tiny with anyone other than people I personally knew. Joni exceeded every expectation. She took such amazing care of Tiny and checked in with me multiple times a day, which truly put my mind at ease. She alleviated all my fears, and I was actually happy knowing Tiny had such a fun, caring person to spend time with! On top of everything else, I completely forgot that Tiny had a vet appointment for the health clearance he needed to fly internationally. Missing that appointment could have jeopardized getting him to Spain. Without hesitation, Joni took him to the vet for me and saved the day! I honestly cannot believe how incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and caring she was to both Tiny and me. She went above and beyond in every possible way, and I will always be grateful for her help. If you need a dog sitter, I recommend Joni 10,000 times over! You can trust her to care for your fur baby as if they were her own. I would absolutely book her again without a second thought!

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Catherine W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison is such a sweet and fun person!! Rocco loved staying with her and I felt at peace knowing Rocco was in good hands! This was my first time leaving Rocco with a sitter and she did an awesome job at easing my worries by sending me pictures and updates!!

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Maria V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

The most comfortable I’ve been in a long while when leaving my pup behind - Frequent updates, great communication, followed my instructions for Izzy perfectly. Came back to a very happy pup! Would definitely work with Cache again!

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Ronit Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience booking Bridge to watch my dog Lucyfor the weekend of my so sons wedding . She took wonderful care of Lucy and provided regular photos. Lucy came happy and relaxed. Would definitely book again.

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Susan K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was absolutely wonderful! As a Malinois owner, finding someone you can truly trust with your dog is so important, and Victoria exceeded every expectation. She was extremely communicative throughout the entire experience, which gave me so much peace of mind. I trusted her wholeheartedly with my girl, and she made the entire experience feel so calm and stress-free. It’s not easy leaving your dog in someone else’s care, but Victoria made it an incredibly positive experience from start to finish. I will absolutely be using her again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is caring, trustworthy, and attentive. We are so grateful to have found her!

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Monica P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevinh is amazing! I felt super comfortable, leaving my snow princess with him. We received constant updates and photos, and I know that my girl had an amazing time with him! So much so that we live in the same neighborhood and she has spotted him at times and she immediately tries to run to him! He really does care for your dogs as his own. So grateful to have found him on this app.

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Charlene C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was great, this is the second time boarding my dog with her and would definitely board him with her again!

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Kavya V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marisa was wonderful!!! Otis was so happy to meet his new little friend and run around in her backyard! She was professional, kind, and very responsive! I felt great knowing my pup was safe with her.

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Alison R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jayla is wonderful- great communication, easy dropoff and pickup at her spot, my dog had SO much fun and came home exhausted. We'll use her again!

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Dora F.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

My Daisy had a great time with Laura! Which kept me at ease, as she is my baby since I’ve been widowed. My baby came home happy, fed well and clean! The pictures sent were great! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Laura and her sweet Ava!

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Susan M J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Margaret was very responsive and provided daily updates with photos and videos. Are dog seemed so happy to be with her and make new dog friends.

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Lara M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim was absolutely amazing with Otis! She kept me updated throughout his stay, which gave me such peace of mind knowing he was happy and well taken care of. I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her, and it was clear he was in great hands. I would absolutely recommend Kim and will definitely be using her again in the future! 🐾❤️

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Alison R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kit was very happy at Taylor's! Taylor did a great job of communicating and sending pictures. She was also flexible when I asked for Kit to stay an extra day. I would definitely use her again.

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Julia K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emer and Jason took great care of Lucy. They took the time to get to know her, and she got along well with their pups. I could tell Lucy felt very comfortable with them, which put me at ease. Lucy had a very good visit and came home happy and healthy! A win-win.

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mb g.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so happy to have had Sam watch Winnie again! She came back all smily and the photo updates she sent during our trip showed that Winnie was having the best time with Sam!

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heather f.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristine & Robert were great with our Gus! They took the time to meet and make sure he would be comfortable with their dog in advance. I truly left him and was so comfortable and trusted them completely. We received regular updates which made it even better. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to board their pet!

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Cathy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin was amazing with our little senior dog, Roxy! We are so thankful we found him as we felt very reassured leaving her in his care. He is attentive and reliable, and we could tell that Roxy felt right at home with him! She occasionally can be anxious around new people, but that was clearly not the case with Kevin. Will definitely re-book with him in the future!

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Hanna S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I was able to find Albert last minute, and I'm so glad I did! He's a total pro, and I knew my dog was in great hands within a few minutes of meeting him. He took excellent care of my dog, and even took the initiative to work with her on some behavioral issues while I was away. I'll definitely be booking with him again!!

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Hannah R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna took care of our 2 senior boxes for 2 days while we were on vacation. Normally we leave them with trusted family members while we travel, but our daughter had plans and could not keep them in her care. Anna is the first pet sitter outside family who has kept them in her home. She cared for them as if they were her very own. They settled in easily and got along famously with Anna's fur babies. I highly recommend Anna to anyone needing to board their pet outside their home.

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Mary A.
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Stephanie was terrific. She sent me picture and kept me updated. I would definitely book her again. My dog felt right at home.

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Kathleen W.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their West Albany home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your West Albany.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your West Albany sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NY ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

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