Dog Sitters in Albany, NY

Shirley & Tom

Shirley and Tom are the ideal pet and house sitters. They took excellent care of our dog Wesley, our neighbors commented that they were very diligent about walking him and were obvious dog lovers. They kept us informed with periodic texts and pictures, Wesley loved being with them. We came home to an immaculate house--they even left flowers for us.

Sunil

Sunil is an excellent house-sitter. Great communication before and during the sit, with many fun photos. Sunil took great care of our cats, houseplants and home. It is people like Sunil that makes zeewoi a success. We hope he will be available to return to our home in the future. Many thanks to Sunil.

Sevan & Amber

Sevan and Amber were lovely. We felt comfortable leaving our many pets in their care. Sevan had asked for instructions before arriving, so they could be prepared. He had a great way with our energetic dogs (who can be a challenge to handle). They are kind and conscientious, and attentive parents to Juliette. I recommend them highly.

genevieve

Genevieve was phenomenal and we hope she’ll come back to watch our three again! She took excellent care of our pets the easiest one twice daily medication, one has intense food seeking behaviors. Moreover, she left the house in great shape. Genevieve was a pleasure to work with, hysterically funny, and we felt so comfortable having her in our home!

Allison

Allison is the best pet/housesitter! Our boys love having her come visit because she takes such great care of them. We appreciate the check-ins and updates, along with pics and videos! They love that she brings treats with her! It's a win-win for all.

Jo

Jo was an AMAZING house and cat sitter for me over the Christmas holidays. She was extremely easy to communicate with and kept me updated during the time I was away. My home is a little complicated in its layout and Jo was able to come over the day before to go over all the details which was a huge piece of mind. My cats were very happy upon my return and it was clear that they both received great attention and cuddling. My home was also just as clean, if not more, then when I left it. I would highly recommend Jo and hope that I can resource her again sometime in the future!

Rose

I would highly recommend Rose as a sitter. Excellent communication. She took excellent care of my cats and home. I felt great knowing she was there for the two weeks of my absence. Perfect sitter!

Nicole

I can not speak more highly of Nicole - what a wonderful, warm and friendly, clean and tidy person! Her communications before the sit was perfect and reassuring especially since she was coming from another country. Nicole was an absolute gem of a house/pet sitter and MIa our pooch was very contented - it was obvious that she had been well looked after. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Nicole as a pet/house sitter!

Nic

Nic was a really top notch pet caregiver. Communicative, reliable, and generally affable. Highly recommended!

Yana

Yana jumped in for a last minute sit and was a huge help. She picked up all the details in no time, and took wonderful care of our pets and our home. We hope to have her for a longer stay in the future. Definitely recommend.

Jacklynn

I invited Jacklynn back to sit for me again and once again couldn’t be happier! She sent pics often and I came back to a tidy apartment and happy cats. Will be inviting her back again!

Rebecca

Rebecca is very sweet and incredibly considerate. We had a nice long zoom call before confirming the sit and she was easy to talk to. At the time I had two kitties and one was very ill. Rebecca asked thoughtful questions and had so much experience that my stress and anxiety were alleviated; I was grateful to have found her and felt completely comfortable entrusting my kitties and little piece of paradise to her. Unfortunately my Fizzy Fitzy's health deteriorated and he didn't make it. I let Rebecca know before the sit that it would be only one kitty and that he would be adjusting to the loss of his "brother" and companion and might need more care and attention. She was so kind and again, I felt like the universe had sent me the right person. Rebecca and I got a chance to meet as we overlapped by an hour or two on day one; I was so glad to be able to see her in person and give her a hug before I left. I returned after about 10 days to a calm kitty (which was amazing given that he'd just lost his lifelong companion) and an immaculate apartment. Rebecca even washed the sheets and made the bed which was so beyond helpful and appreciated after a tiring trip. Rebecca sent me a long message on the last day letting me know what had been done and showing a walk-through of the home (she's very thorough, which I love), so I knew what I was coming home to down to the fruit in the fridge. Seriously, the place was immaculate! I know you're journeying on Rebecca but I would love to have you sit anytime. Thank you!

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Raelene

Dave, Jenn and Theo are amazing! So nice. Communicative, helpful and great with the dogs! Thanks to all three of you for taking great care of not only the dogs but the house and plants. We appreciate everything!

Heather

Cannot thank Kathy and Bob enough for caring for our 2 cats while we were away for 9 days! Not only are they super well-traveled and interesting individuals, they really do love animals. 

They really do take care of your home like it is their own. Consistent with their other super positive reviews, we were impressed and thankful for all the care and attention they gave to our cats, so much that I'm pretty sure our one cat likes Bob more than me! Our daily correspondence with Bob and Kathy was awesome and we always felt like we knew how the cats were doing and that everyone was happy and healthy. 

The apartment was in tip top shape when we came back and there were pleasantly surprised to see a few nagging things fixed around the house as well as it being sparking clean.

Another super kind thing they did for us was reassure us that the cats would be cared for in the event of any complications with our return flights home and all the associated covid protocols. We were super grateful for the flexibility they offered with returning home and the peace of mind with knowing that they could extend their stay if needed. 

We would absolutely love to have them back to take care of their "godchildren" in the future and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for responsible loving petsitters.

Josh and Mariah

Susan and Jim were incredible housesitters! So easy and attentive from the get go, they treated Riley like a princess. She got many walks and was so well cared for. They were great communicators and sent us pictures and updates. Highly recommend and thank you!

Rodrigo

Miranda and Rodrigo are so lovely! From the moment we met they treated me like an old friend, so I felt instantly at home in their home.

Their apartment gets so much natural light and has a gorgeous balcony filled with plants. I loved the kitchen island to cook my dinner at while playing records and chatting with Opaline.

Opaline is the sweetest cat I have (not kidding) ever met. She was equal parts quirky and cuddly, spending her time split between exploring outside, cuddling on my lap or taking the chair with the most sun. She is so well trained and taking care of her is a breeze. I was so happy to spend time with her and witness all of her cute habits.

I teared up a bit giving Opaline pets goodbye as we really bonded over the long weekend.

The neighbourhood is wonderful for walks, and everything you need is within a quick walking distance. It was so peaceful and relaxing to be there and I am really grateful Miranda and Rodrigo chose me to take care of their home (:

House Sitting FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Albany, New York?

Pet sitters on Sittsy offer pet sitting free of charge.

Why someone want to do dog sitting overnight?

The main reasons dog sitters join Sittsy are:
- They can't have their own dog right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for dog on Sittsy.

How many dog sitters are in Albany, New York?

As of Aug 2024, there are 2646 dog sitters in Albany, New York .
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How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Albany, New York?

Sittsy makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94% of Albany, New York dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!

Do dog sitters in Albany, New York pass a background check?

Yes! dog sitters joining Sittsy must pass a background check before offering their services.