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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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Jessica W.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 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.
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Lauren C.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Lauren is the best. My cat Luna hates being alone but Lauren was there for her on-time every day while I was in Italy. She kept in close contact with photos and chats and I never once worried about Luna. Will hire her again next time I'm away. Thanks Lauren!

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Chris S.
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Natalie W.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
39 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02466

Although we’ve only had one visit so far, I can already tell Winston loves playing with Natalie! He was sleeping hard the moment after she left. I’d highly recommend her to anyone.

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Kelly B.
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Lisa S.
Star Sitter
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
20 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Lisa did a wonderful job taking care of our dog while we were away. She left great notes for us and helped make sure she was comfortable and settled while we were away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia L.
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Olivia L.
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

After having a ton of sitters, Olivia is by far the best! She gives such minute detail in her report, and not only fulfillls duties of feline daily living like giving food, water, and cleaning his litter, to the full extent that is requested, she also notices behavioral changes in our pets. I cant reccomend her any more than I do now! She is awesome. I had quite a complex situation to get into my building, and I had the further pressure of having to leave almost immediately, but Olivia was able to help through all that.

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Roger S.
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Sue B.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Sue is fantastic with our cat, and has really earned our cat’s trust over time so that our time spent away is now noticeably less stressful for her. Thanks so much!!!

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Jenny S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ari A.
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Ari A.
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
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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Sitter Profile Image: John F.
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John F.
$17
total per visit
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats of all ages and personalities. I’m patient, attentive, and quick to learn each pet’s routine, and I always treat every pet like my own. I currently work web/graphic design freelance part-time, which gives me plenty of flexibility for drop-ins, walks, and playtime throughout the week. Pet care fits naturally into my routine because I love staying active and spending time with animals. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I pay attention to details like locked gates, proper leash handling, and monitoring behavior to ensure pets feel safe. I always follow owners’ instructions closely regarding feeding schedules, training rules, and health needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Amber B.
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Amber B.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Auburndale, MA, 02466

Thanks for taking care of our pups! They were happy and well taken care of when we arrived home. Hope to book you again in the future!

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Matt L.
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
21 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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Lucas Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Chuck L.
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Chuck L.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Newton, MA, 02465

Chuck took excellent care of our cat Binx. Great communication. Followed instructions perfectly and came home to a very happy furball. Would highly recommend Chuck to take care of your pets and will absolutely be a repeat client! Thank you! ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria G.
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Maria G.
Star Sitter
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 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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Lizzy H.
Sitter Profile Image: Sabrina C.
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Sabrina C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Sabrina is excellent! My cat clearly enjoyed her visits!

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Carol O.
Sitter Profile Image: Kay P.
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Kay P.
$32
total per visit
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

About: I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and devoted cat mom. Caring for my own pet has taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and attention to detail. I understand that every pet has unique needs and routines, and I strive to provide reliable, compassionate care. I’ll keep you updated with photos and messages so you can enjoy peace of mind while you’re away. • Flexible availability on weekdays and weekends. • Morning, afternoon, and evening visits available. • Happy to accommodate your pet’s regular routine whenever possible. • Prompt communication throughout your booking. • Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. • I carefully follow feeding, medication, and care instructions. • Attentive to changes in behavior, routine, and wellbeing. • Regular updates and photos provided with every visit.

Sitter Profile Image: Colleen N.
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Colleen N.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02461

I highly recommend Colleen and plan on calling her again.

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Lisa T.
Sitter Profile Image: Caroline S.
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Caroline S.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

So grateful that we were able to find Caroline last minute! She was attentive and did a great job of taking care of our cat. We appreciate the pictures that Caroline sent and are looking forward to having her over again!

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

Michelle continues to be amazing to my two dogs! I was out of town and felt at ease knowing she would be checking in on them and making sure they had everything they needed, and she provided pictures and a great status update. She also was able to switch time to come a bit later last minute.

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Kerry T.
Sitter Profile Image: Charles O.
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Charles O.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02460

About: I have two years of experience looking after dogs and cats. I work from home and have a flexible schedule to board and provide walks for pets. I currently work part time and am able to provide walks or board animals 7 days a week. I have a very flexible schedule throughout the week. I live in a spacious apartment with a nice park across the street to go for walks. I am also very respectful of other peoples spaces.

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

Alyson was fantastic! She accommodated for an extra pup on short notice. She handled nut job Isla and another visiting puppy who are bananas together. Made sure they pottied and was very responsive ! Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim W.
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Kim W.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02459

About: I am a lifelong dog lover and animal person. I grew up riding horses and spent years at the barn caring for the horses, dogs, and cats. I've had my own dogs and taken care of other people's. I would love to take your dog for walks and spoil them with love! I am also licensed in my town and have pet sitting insurance outside of Rover's insurance. I have a flexible job and work from home most days. I can fit in walks or be around the house with your dog. I have a secure and good sized fenced in yard and live near a dog park as well if your dog is okay with other dogs. I balance spoiling dogs with lots of love, treats, and pats with making sure dogs get whatever individual care they need including feedings, exercise, and medications if needed.

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Francesca was great! She was really responsive and easy to work with. I’d definitely hire her again!

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

Traci was terrific. Loves and understands dogs. She is kind and intuitive and I have the feeling if there were an emergency, she'd know just what to do. Trust her 100%.

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Michele Z.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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

Olivia was such a great caretaker for my cat Helena! Each time she visited, she made sure to send me a detailed message of her time there along with lots of pictures and videos. It’s hard to be away from your fur baby, but Olivia helped to make it more bearable. I will definitely book with her again for future trips and events!

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

Great communication. Took care of Lola's medication and food twice a day and gave me great reports on her condition as well as pictures. Great peace of mind on my trip.

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

Anna was a great cat sitter! We could relax knowing our cats were well taken care of. We appreciated the updates and enjoyed pictures after every visit.

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

Avery was awesome! She watched my kitties for multiple days while I was traveling and I came home to very happy and content cats. She brushed and played with them, and gave their oral medications every morning. She always sent a detailed description of each visit with lots of photos. I will be rebooking Avery in the future!

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

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

Sandra is my go-to to take care of my senior cats. She genuinely cares about making sure they are doing ok.

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

Did a great job making sure our three cats were taken care of and fed while we were away! Would definitely recommend her if you need help with your fur babies and we would definitely rebook her services in the future if she is available!

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

Julia was great! She was super detailed and always took lots of photos of Hobbes every visit. I could tell he was happy when I got home!

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Sarah J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Caroline has taken fantastic care of our two cats while we traveled on multiple occasions. She communicates regularly during our time away and always sends the best updates/pics of them playing. Caroline is kind, courteous, responsive and punctual — and our fluff balls love seeing her. 10/10 would recommend Caroline for your pet sitting needs.

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

Jassmine was great! Very communicative and helpful and loving with my cats. Would definitely hire her again!

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

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.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn is super reliable and always takes amazing care of Mocha! She is flexible and never has trouble administering medicine to our fussy kitty. She is always our go-to care giver!

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

Yi was great. She was on time. She brought her dog along which gave our younger dog some nice play time! And she sent videos and photos of the visit. Thank you!

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

Sue was very accommodating when taking care of my cats. One of my cats is very shy and Sue went above and beyond to make sure she was cared for! Highly recommend!

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

Megan was FANTASTIC with our cats. Her notes were incredibly detailed and we got so many photos. I’m a bit of a nervous cat parent and we felt so comfortable with Megan stopping by. We hope to book Megan again soon!

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Kaitlin A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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

Michelle was the absolute BEST with our little pup while we were out for a few hours. He’s just 11 weeks old, so he’s a bit needier than the standard drop in. Michelle took the challenge on willingly as a recent puppy mom herself, ensuring she understood his routine thoroughly so she could replicate it. Her kind nature, clear communication, and thorough updates helped us relax and enjoy our first real night out since bringing our puppy home. Will 100% book with Michelle again!

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Samantha S.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in West Newton on Rover is $26.7 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 11,303 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across West Newton. 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 West Newton 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 West Newton. 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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