Pet Sitting in West Roxbury
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“Jana was a perfect dog sitter! She accepted the job on very short notice and arrived early. She really saved the day! She was very gentle and loving with my tiny chihuahua puppy. I loved getting the picture updates. Thank you, Jana!”


“Neha was very professional from start to finish. Her communication and commitment to my dog while I was away was outstanding and amazing. She is someone I trust and will use again in the future. Thank you Neha.”


“Ella was perfect! Our animals absolutely loved her! Her timing was perfect and she was very helpful with every request we had. I can’t recommend her more and I’ve had many Rovers!”


“Carmen and Alex were AWESOME! They were on time and did a fabulous job communicating throughout the visits with our very sweet (and shy) cat. They did a perfect job with his food and medicine and he was very happy for the company. I will definitely work with them again for our next trip!”


“Lyv was very professional and considerate. She communicates well and I had no issues with making changes based on changes in my travel plans. Freddie loved her too! We really appreciate the thoughtful care she provided and would love to use her services again!”


About: Hey! My name's Ray, I live in Boston, and I would LOVE to walk or watch your dog! I have a pup of my own (Shark, who's in my profile pic!) who I love, and have taken care of for over four years now. I have wide-ranging experience with tough pups - reactivity, resource guarding, fear / anxiety / aggression - and am more than willing to learn how I can give your dog the care and attention they need. I have experience in fear-free training, as well as positive reinforcement training. I have extensive knowledge of great dog routes in and around Boston, specifically Jamaica Plain and Charlestown. I work a 9-5 remote job, but I can be flexible! I can walk dogs between 7-9 AM or 5:30 - 8:00 PM EST on weekdays. Weekends are more flexible throughout days and nights! I operate on the fear-free/positive reinforcement model of care. Our pup has reactivity and anxiety issues, so my main priority is establishing trust and understanding how each dog wants to be cared for. These aren't just accessories, they're living creatures with emotions and feelings, but no feeling is too big for me!

“Gabriel is great. He is dedicated to making sure animals are comfortable with him and provides amazing care. His communication is also great.”


“Jennifer is an excellent pet sitter. She’s communicative, on-time, and takes great care of my cat. Jennifer’s professionalism and care allows me to fully relax when I’m away and that’s just the best, knowing my cat is getting amazing care and attention. If Jennifer’s available, she’s always my first call.”


“Karly is AWESOME! We have two large high energy dogs and they loved her. She sent lots of pictures and was very responsive. Will definitely be using her again!”


About: As an animal lover of all kinds from Guinea pigs to Great Danes, I have 10 years of experience taking care of my own dog and Guinea pigs as well as a year of experience in Emergency and Intensive Veterinary Care working as a Vet Tech Assistant at one of the higher ranked animal hospitals in Connecticut. I have experience working with dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs of all ages and in all different conditions of health. I am trained in animal CPR, Care (cage cleanings, food, water, etc.), walks every 2-4 hours, and more! So if your pet makes a mess or needs a little extra love - there's nothing I can't handle! I am currently home from college for the summer, so I am free most days of the week Mondays through Fridays, from extremely early mornings to later nights! *I will not be in the United States from June 20th until July 5th as I will be visiting family abroad :) In my own home, I have a dog and a guinea pig - this means frequent walks, feedings, plenty of play time and love, cage cleanings, enrichment, nail trimmings (only done by self on guinea pig), and baths every so often. I am of course going to treat your pet as I would my own, not just with plenty of love, but if there are any services you would like done while I am with your pet, let me know!

“Giuliana went above and beyond taking care of Dunkin. Her communication is fantastic and you can tell she really cares for your pet. Would highly recommend!”


About: Dogs have always been a huge part of my life - whether they are my own or someone else's. Dogs always gravitated toward my dad (a definite whisperer) and they are the same way with me. Your dog will be treated like my own - they will come back tired and happy. I will ensure they are always in situations in which they are safe and comfortable. I will go above and beyond to make sure that your dog's experience is a great one! I am a full time teacher, but a lot of flexibility in my schedule. I am available all day during the summer for drop-ins and long walks. During the school year, I can drop-by and do walks before 8 am and after 3pm. Longer visits and walks will be offered in the afternoons and evenings during the school year. Your dog will be given plenty of well deserved attention. They will get many pats and scratches (plenty of love), lots of playtime, will stay well hydrated, and will be plenty tired from their long walk/hike.

“This was the first time that Kaitlin watched Jed over an extended period and it really could not have gone better. She was communicative throughout, and was very thoughtful about trying to find extra time to be with him while we were away. We came home to a cat who was obviously been well cared for and we will look forward to having Kaitlin come watch Jed again.”

“Sarah always takes such good care of my girls and I appreciate her so much! This is my first time having Sara sit for me and she’s been wonderful every time.”


“Karissa was very attentive and detailed in her reports. Super friendly and responsive as well.”


“Margaret cared for our two cats over the holidays when we went on short trip. She was very professional and we knew our cats were in good hands with her. I'd recommend Margaret and we'd hire her again for future care for our fur babies.”


“James was an excellent caregiver for my cat. He came over early to see the house and meet Finbar, sent nice updates and pictures. I would be happy to use his services again.”


“Oliver did several drop in visits on our cat while we were away for a few days. Oliver is extremely responsive and very reliable, would definitely recommend”



“I'm very thankful for Wanda because I was away overseas and my previous sitter had to cancel.. this was not a situation any pet parent should ever be put through and I was able to get ahold of Wanda who came to the rescue even without me being there to show her the procedure for taking care of my 2 cats. (Granted, I had a Youtube video giving an overview of the process and I gave her the codes to my lockbox and my home alarm which all went smoothly.)”

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Jana W.Star Sitter

“Jana was a perfect dog sitter! She accepted the job on very short notice and arrived early. She really saved the day! She was very gentle and loving with my tiny chihuahua puppy. I loved getting the picture updates. Thank you, Jana!”


Neha D.Star Sitter

“Neha was very professional from start to finish. Her communication and commitment to my dog while I was away was outstanding and amazing. She is someone I trust and will use again in the future. Thank you Neha.”


Ella M.Star Sitter

“Ella was perfect! Our animals absolutely loved her! Her timing was perfect and she was very helpful with every request we had. I can’t recommend her more and I’ve had many Rovers!”


Carmen & Alex A.Star Sitter

“Carmen and Alex were AWESOME! They were on time and did a fabulous job communicating throughout the visits with our very sweet (and shy) cat. They did a perfect job with his food and medicine and he was very happy for the company. I will definitely work with them again for our next trip!”


Lyv N.Star Sitter

“Lyv was very professional and considerate. She communicates well and I had no issues with making changes based on changes in my travel plans. Freddie loved her too! We really appreciate the thoughtful care she provided and would love to use her services again!”


Raymond w.
“Ray is absolutely amazing! Our pup is obsessed with him, he is a dog whisperer! Every time he’s cared for our dog, she’s come back happier than ever. Our dog tends to be quite anxious, but Ray has a special way with her that puts her at ease. He’s one of the few people I completely trust to look after her, and I can't recommend him enough!”


Gabriel B.Star Sitter

“Gabriel is great. He is dedicated to making sure animals are comfortable with him and provides amazing care. His communication is also great.”


Jennifer M.Star Sitter

“Jennifer is an excellent pet sitter. She’s communicative, on-time, and takes great care of my cat. Jennifer’s professionalism and care allows me to fully relax when I’m away and that’s just the best, knowing my cat is getting amazing care and attention. If Jennifer’s available, she’s always my first call.”


Karly W.

“Karly is AWESOME! We have two large high energy dogs and they loved her. She sent lots of pictures and was very responsive. Will definitely be using her again!”


Sophie R.
“I think Sophie would be a a good fit for this job as not only has she worked in emergency care for animals at an animal hospital but she has watched/babysat my dog in the past. Despite my dog being the kind that takes a while to warm up to people they managed to warm up to Sophie with an hour.”


Giuliana P.

“Giuliana went above and beyond taking care of Dunkin. Her communication is fantastic and you can tell she really cares for your pet. Would highly recommend!”


Sean B.
“Sean is GREAT with our puppy dog Kenya. They love playing, hiking and swimming for hours. Kenya loves having her Kong thrown and could play fetch for ever and Sean will happily play along. Sean will care for your furry family member just like he does his own with love.”


Kaitlin B.
“This was the first time that Kaitlin watched Jed over an extended period and it really could not have gone better. She was communicative throughout, and was very thoughtful about trying to find extra time to be with him while we were away. We came home to a cat who was obviously been well cared for and we will look forward to having Kaitlin come watch Jed again.”


Sarah D.
Star Sitter


“Sarah always takes such good care of my girls and I appreciate her so much! This is my first time having Sara sit for me and she’s been wonderful every time.”


Karissa S.Star Sitter

“Karissa was very attentive and detailed in her reports. Super friendly and responsive as well.”


Margaret G.

“Margaret cared for our two cats over the holidays when we went on short trip. She was very professional and we knew our cats were in good hands with her. I'd recommend Margaret and we'd hire her again for future care for our fur babies.”


James H.

“James was an excellent caregiver for my cat. He came over early to see the house and meet Finbar, sent nice updates and pictures. I would be happy to use his services again.”


Oliver H.

“Oliver did several drop in visits on our cat while we were away for a few days. Oliver is extremely responsive and very reliable, would definitely recommend”




Wanda R.Star Sitter

“I'm very thankful for Wanda because I was away overseas and my previous sitter had to cancel.. this was not a situation any pet parent should ever be put through and I was able to get ahold of Wanda who came to the rescue even without me being there to show her the procedure for taking care of my 2 cats. (Granted, I had a Youtube video giving an overview of the process and I gave her the codes to my lockbox and my home alarm which all went smoothly.)”




Korri C.

“Korri provided excellent care for my two Persian kitties. She was able to give pills to my cat. Excellent communication and response. Thanks Korri”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in West Roxbury on Rover as of Jul 2025 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 2025, there are 1,979 pet sitters in West Roxbury. 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, 83% of West Roxbury pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in West Roxbury have an average of 12 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 West Roxbury.
Rover makes it easy to find West Roxbury 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 1,979 pet sitters in West Roxbury on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In West Roxbury, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.
