Dog Sitting in Russell Gardens
Dog sitters in Russell Gardens, New York who will care for your furry friend at home without any charges!
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Annie
Russell Gardens, New York
Lifelong pet lover, longtime pet sitter!
Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
Jordan
Russell Gardens, New York
Spending life's adventure caring for your animal loved ones, big & small, w/ TLC
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco
Russell Gardens, New York
Caring and loving pet-sitter.
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Joe
Russell Gardens, New York
Raining cats and dogs? say no more
Joe took great care of our cat Goose and left our apartment cleaner than when he arrived! This is our second time having him stay, and Goose loves having him around. Joe sends lots of videos and photos so we feel so comfortable leaving him in his care. We're grateful for his excellent service and would have him back to look after Goose again!
Eric
Russell Gardens, New York
Mature, reliable sitter who looks like this site's "How It Works" cartoon Martin
Eric is a wonderful sitter! I knew he would be great after I saw all of his 5 star reviews. When I first talked to him, Eric was very amiable, and asked all the right questions, which showed me that he had read through the listing and paid particular attention to the types of pets that we had and their particular quarks. Eric took the time to meet with me as needed before he came to the place. He was always happy to meet me at the times/days I requested. We had to catch a ferry and it was prebooked, Eric was very flexible and allowed for plenty of time to arrive at our home for us at arrive back so we did not have to worry about the dogs being alone. During his stay, Eric made sure that the dogs were walked and properly attended to. One of our dogs requires daily medication and Eric did a great job with that. One of our boys was a bit whiny during the stay and we had a chat about it, Eric solved the problem during his stay. One the day we came home, Eric offered to launder the sheet and towels which was a such a relief to me a I had so much to do when I got home. One of the best things that Eric did was take our dogs for one last walk right before we came home so that we did not have to attend to them after our long journey. When we got home, our house was clean, our dogs were happy and tired and we were extremely pleased. Be sure to book Eric if he enquires about your listing!
Lisa
Russell Gardens, New York
Responsible, caring digital nomad looking to befriend all the animals.
Lise was amazing! She is great at communicating before, during and after sit and very clean. She took wonderful care of our two small dogs and our home. She was very understanding and flexible in arrival/departure. We had to shorten the sit due to illness and Lise was very accommodating. Looking for another opportunity for Lise to housesit.
TOMOKO
Russell Gardens, New York
Experienced sitter looking to give your pets some TLC; reliable, clean.
Great experience, we will repeat this!
Renata
Russell Gardens, New York
Brazilian Vet looking for pets and humans to be friends with.
Renata did a fantastic job taking care of our dog, Lolita. She was easy to communicate with and adaptive to working out any situation that came up. She did a great job working with our often nervous, skittish fur-baby, who was very happy and comfortable with Renata. Definitely recommend!
Andre
Russell Gardens, New York
Responsible couple looking to be your reachable and careful sitters :)
Andre is a delightful person, fine house sitter and terrific with our dog. Aside from a few crumbs in kitchen and a cup left in the livingroom, house was in applepie order. Mail organized, sheets stripped and folded, dog bowls cleaned! Would use Andre any time! Highly recommend
Jeff
Russell Gardens, New York
Comedian will make funny movies starring your animals while you're away :)
Jeff was fantastic! From start to finish, we knew our dog/home would be in good hands. We spoke over the phone and then met briefly before we left and while it was only a three-night sit, I would have felt just as comfortable had it been a three-week sit. Communication was great leading up, during, and after. He updated us on how our pooch was doing and sent sweet videos and we just know he gave her a lot of love. Jeff left our apartment tidy and clean and we had a happy dog upon our return! Please don’t hesitate to invite Jeff to sit!!
Reviews from Dog Owners
Lisa
Jasmine is a five-star sitter. She is everything you want in a sitter when you go away and leave your beloved pet and home. She is reliable, communicative, respectful, and flexible. We had no worries about our dog or home while we were away, and will be having Jasmine sit for us again soon. Our home was immaculate when we got home, and our dog was obviously well-cared-for. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful human.
Amanda
Ray and Lynn were excellent sitters for Moose! They took him out multiple times a day and always played with him. They sent so many pictures and Moose always looked so happy! They were very flexible on when they arrived and left and very organized. The house was left clean and tidy and we found a happy dog when we got home. We would definitely have them back anytime!
Jacqueline
If we could give 10 out of 5 stars for Candace, Brian, and Chris, we would! They were amazing house and dog sitters for Brown Dog and Scout. They were so accommodating with our timeline and had read our welcome guide to a tee! It was so reassuring being gone for 2 weeks and knowing our pups were in amazing hands. They sent us daily updates and pictures and it was clear the dogs were so well cared for! They left the house very clean and even had all of our bedding and towels washed for us when we arrived home. Would absolutely recommend them for a sit and would love to have them back again any time!
Adrienne
We loved Misty!!!! She was absolutely the most perfect baby sitter for our dog and an amazing short term tenant at our house. Not only did she keep the house clean but she even washed everything she used before we got home. We even got a couple gifts from her. She is such a sweet human, kept in contact with us while we were gone and sent videos of the hikes and walks they went on. I would 100% ask her to stay at our house again
Courtney
Wendy sat for us on three occasions this Summer and I can’t say enough good things about her. The dogs were well taken care of and she was, organized, tidy, and responsible. It’s great to find a house/pet sitter that you can rest easy knowing everything is taken care of. We are hoping she will want to spend more time in the PNW!
Mark & Anne
Lynn and Ray were fabulous sitters, going above and beyond to take care of our home, yard, and rambunctious pup. Leaving him for three weeks was very difficult but we felt confident once we met them. They are great communicators, very professional, capable of handling any situation, and personable. Since they are fully self-contained in their van, they arrived a day early so we could show them the place, have our dog Bailey get comfortable with them (that was immediate ☺), and get to know them over dinner together. While on our trip, they sent us daily photos of Bailey, which we really appreciated, and updates on their activities. They took him hiking almost every day and kept him well exercised. Any issues that came up (e.g., our irrigation water ran dry a couple weeks in) they communicated to us and we were able to resolve them quickly. They also harvested ripe berries and squash for us and even harvested and dried tomatoes in our dryer. We spent our entire trip feeling assured that all things were being taken care of and feel ever so grateful that we found Lynn and Ray through TH. We returned from our trip to a house that was thoroughly cleaned (better than we left it ☺), with fresh sheets on the bed, and a happy dog. Five-star sitters for sure!
Cassandra
Jim sat for my extremely shy rescue pup and new kitten for two weeks -- my pup struggles with new people, and is very fearful of men in particular. And yet, Jim was more successful with her than any sitter I've ever had: I can't recommend him highly enough. He has wonderful patience, a calm energy, and is a great communicator. He consistently updated me with photos and videos of my sweet girls enjoying the world with him, taking my dog on hikes and adventures to her favorite streams. He went above and beyond both for her (in meeting her needs and taking the time to get to know her personality), and also in caring for my home. I returned to such a cozy environment, a repaired wood stove, an organized wood pile and an at-peace dog and cat. Choosing Jim as a sitter is ensuring that your pets and home are getting the best of care, and his actions exemplify his kindness, generosity and thought taken in consideration of others. I hope to have him return many times in the future; the experience was a privilege both for myself and my pets.
Kathleen
Lisa was a terrific sitter for our sweet Rosie. She arrived the evening before the sit, and we immediately could tell how much love and attention Rosie was to get. She provided updates and pictures which we were delighted to read, and we could tell Rosie was happy and well-cared for with Lisa on their walks and fetching sessions, on their car rides, and during Rosie’s many daily naps. Lisa left the house in great condition, she’s very tidy and clean. Lisa’s experience with dogs and her friendly, sweet personality makes her an excellent sitter taking good care of animals while also being easy to communicate with. I would recommend her and would gladly invite her back.
lisa
To this list of attributes I would add flexible, capable, sensitive, extremely good with the dogs even if one of mine is sometimes a little ornery, and just a wonderful person all around. Because of constantly changing circumstances due to a move and coronavirus, my dogs ended up spending not two weeks but a whole month with John and they were so comfortable and happy. John helped them in so many ways and coordinated shipping them overseas, he went above and beyond the wildest stretches of what a house sitter entails and did it with a smile and a laugh and reassurances that all would be well. And indeed he was absolutely right - the dogs arrived so well cared for that all my fears of them being traumatized went out the window. John’s flexibility, and his kindness as well as his impeccable maintenance of my house in my absence all make me recommend him an absolute 10 out of 10. Thank you John for all your help this summer!! Lisa
Ruth
You could not ask for better house and pet sitters than Ken and Jane! Before the sit: Communicating with Ken and Jane prior to our scheduled week went smoothly. They were proactive about planning. They came out to the house prior to the sit and spent a couple of hours going over things about the house, meeting the pets, and getting familiar and comfortable with everything. They were delightful people to meet; I was wishing for a couple of days to just hang out and play tourist with them! During the sit: Ken and Jane sent me daily updates and photos of their outings with my pups and with their interactions with my kitties. I appreciated how they chose the sit partly because of their love of exploring rural areas, because that's what I have here! They were perfectly suited to my home and pets. Ken absolutely loves cats and is an intuitive and experienced kitty-handler. Jane really bonded with one of my kitties; both of them made great progress with all three of my cats, each of which is pretty shy at first, and one can be a real problem child. They worked very hard to give love to each pet and ensure that each felt calm, happy, and cared for. They spend tons of time outdoors with my border collie/retrievers. The dogs had daily "spa time" after walks and outdoor playtime, having their long fur brushed on my front porch (which the dogs love!). They sent me happy photos every day. If anything came up, they just handled it. They really seemed to enjoy their adventures and the pets each day, which made my time away that much more enjoyable. After the sit: I was thankful to have some time with Ken and Jane when I returned from my trip. All the pets were calm, happy, and healthy when I got home. Ken and Jane had left me a detailed note about that last day to make re-entry easy. They sweetly left a thank you note and a bottle of wine on the kitchen table also (a very sweet and unexpected surprise!). They seemed quite sad to leave my "kids;" Jane left with tears in her eyes, saying goodbye to my dogs. We've kept in touch since the sit. My whole house really misses them. Oh, and the house was immaculate and plants all watered (inside and out) when I got home! If you're looking for kind, competent, caring, organized and responsible people to care for your home and pets, invite Ken and Jane!
House Sitting FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Russell Gardens, New York?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting for free?
The main reasons dog sitters join Zeewoi 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 Zeewoi.
How many dog sitters are in Russell Gardens, New York?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters
in Russell Gardens, New York
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How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Russell Gardens, New York?
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Typically, 94%
of Russell Gardens, New York
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
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Nearby Paid Pet Services in Russell Gardens
In Home Pet Services of Nassau's Gold Coast
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My 1 year old Shichon puppy has boarded at Home Pet Services Nassau several times this past year. The care she receives is excellent, extraordinary, wonderful! I can’t say enough about the care she receives there. It is a home environment in which the dog caregivers shower the dogs with attention and love. I never worry for a moment about my beautiful dog when she is there. When I drop her off she is excited and joyful to go into the home. It is amazing! Thank you Dana and Zachary for being so caring and responsible. Christine
We were in a real jam. Our arrangements for our five month old bernedoodle fell through before a one week vacation. Not only were Zach and Dana gracious enough to help us and our dog Wilco, they cared for him as if he was their own dog. We received daily updates, photos and videos. Wilco was happy and safe and we were able to enjoy our vacation. Do not hesitate to hire Zach and Dana should the need arise. We will always turn to them first when we need a safe, reliable and comfortable home in which to board our dog. This family is reliable loving and kind.
I went on vacation and this was the first time I had to leave my pup Zoe with someone I did not know very well. I set up a meet and greet with Heather and it went very well. Heather was absolutely fantastic with my Zoe girl!! She took care of Zoe like she was her own. Zoe got a lot of attention, play time and was taken on walks too. Heather made me feel very comfortable and sent me info, pictures and videos every day on Zoe while I was away. I felt so relieved! 😌 Zoe needs assistance with stairs and Heather was very accommodating - she carried Zoe up and down the steps to her huge back yard and she gated her inside staircase too. Zoe had a blast on her vacation with Heather and got along well with her dog Herbie - what a cutie pie he is! I highly recommend Heather and I cannot thank her enough for making my vacation even more enjoyable knowing my pup was in good hands!!
We have used In Home Pet Services for over 3 years for our 2 dogs in Port Washington and we couldn't be happier! Heather and her caring staff are professional, trustworthy and reliable. Each week I know my dogs are getting the excersize they need with their walks and every time we travel I trust them in our home. Heather has gone above and beyond to help us care for our dogs and we are very grateful for this excellent service!
When you leave your puppy and go to pick him up and you get that look like “wait I’m having too much fun” you know that you’ve made the right choice. The Davidson’s who own this location treated our puppy as if he was theirs. Our dog is only 7 months old and this was his first “sleep over.” A welcome relief to know we now have a family run business to trust when we need a place to care for our 4 legged child. Highly recommend you give these folks a chance to earn your trust.
Our pup Lenox has the best time with IHPS!!! All summer long, we were able to drop him there and enjoy the day at the beach. They constantly sent pics and videos. It was evident that he loved his time there. It’s so nice to know that he was being treated like family. I would not hesitate to recommend them to all dog owners!
Heather and her staff have been taking care of my lab in Manhasset for 5 years. I trust them 100% with my dog and my home. We have been through a lot together! They met my girl as a puppy and have been through surgeries with her, good times and bad but have always been professional, loving, and reliable. Thank you!
My experience with In Home Pet Services has been wonderful. Heather is very reliable and easy to get in touch with. I know that when my dog is on a walk with Heather she is happy and safe. My family has been using In Home Pet Services for several years, and we couldn't be more happy.
Dana and her family take amazing care of our puppy Milo every day. He was lucky enough to stay there for several days when we went to visit our son at college and Milo had the best time! We knew he was safe and extremely well cared for . Dana and her family sent us tons of pictures every day so we could see Milo playing and happy. I highly recommend them!!!!
I have a 1 year old Yorkie named Otto. My kids and my wife adore him and they were very nervous to leave him behind when we traveled to visit my in-laws in Alabama. In Home Pet Service of Nassau' Gold Coast came highly recommended from a friend so we gave them a shot. Everyone was so relieved when we met the owners... kind, professional, attentive. Reassured us in every way possible. Otto was definitely well-cared for while in their stead and we have been repeat customers for both short-term and long-term excursions. I recommend In Home Pet Services of Nassau's Gold Coast without reservation. They are the greatest!
Shape Up Your Pup
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Tamara Meyer and her team at Shape Up Your Pup cannot be beat. The level of care and attention they give to dogs and owners is professional, thoughtful, and goes above and beyond any dog walking or training service we've used in NYC. My dog has hiked with them for the last 3 years, and we have referred many of our friends to hike as well. My dog has learned better off-leash manners and commands, and I know I have the trainers at Shape Up Your Pup to thank for it. He has also made countless friends and stayed fit in the process. Don't worry about your dog getting dirty - the Shape Up Your Pup team does a tremendous job washing off the dirt from hikes before delivering the dogs back home. Finally, I'll say I have the outmost trust in Tamara and her crew that my dog is safe at all times on his hikes. I cannot recommend them enough.
Our hound still has energy to burn after running and playing for 1-2 hours during Central Park's off-leash hours each morning, so we were thrilled to discover Shape Up Your Pup. Tamara and her team clearly love dogs, and know how to train them and keep them safe. After just a few months of being picked up by Lindsey for Wednesday hikes, Rocky now knows when it's Wednesday and could not be more excited to see Lindsey for his weekly adventure. After hiking with these amazing dog trainers, he returns happy, tired, and better behaved.
I've lived in the city for 6.5 years and never found someone I trust to take good care of my chocolate lab, Bizzy. Fast forward to randomly meeting Tamara, energetically greeting dogs to take on a hike, and my life immediately changed for the better. My dog actually wanted to jump into this 'stranger's' car herself. I found the person I could trust. My biggest concern has always been my dog's safety. There is truly no detail spared when it comes to the safety of these dogs. Tamara starts with a meet and greet in order to assess the dog's response to recall as well as their fitness level. Once they're approved and start hiking they are secured into the car while traveling to and from the hike. GPS tracking devices are provided for their collars. And there is additional staff depending on the amount of dogs per walk. These dogs have an absolute BLAST. They come home happy, tired, and CLEAN! Tamara does a thorough tick check on each dog as well. She's comprehensive in her communication and makes herself available for any questions or concerns. The best part? She does it all because she genuinely cares about these animals. Tamara brought me to tears the first time I met her; I knew I had found someone who loves dogs to her core and would do anything to keep Bizzy safe while also allowing her to have FUN! We love our Shape Up Your Pup family so much!
Tamara and her team at Shape Up Your Pup have been fabulous to work with. They care deeply about the dogs they work with, customizing their approach and providing recommendations to us to promote our puppy’s growth and wellbeing. Tamara and her team take a considerate approach to the dogs they bring on their hiking program, including through an initial meet and greet to get a sense of your pup’s personality, play style, and recall, and when actually coordinating the hikes. The hikes themselves are not only a great way for our pup to get some much needed running around time, but also a training opportunity. Tamara and team have gone out of their way to pair our pup with dogs with a various mix of temperaments that will help her learn and grow. Tamara and Lindsey have helped us to better understand and communicate with our puppy, which no doubt will help her grow into a better behaved adult dog. And, perhaps most importantly, our puppy loves this crew, the other dogs, and the hikes. She comes home exhausted from running around like a dognado, and we get to enjoy the pictures and videos afterward. I haven’t hesitated to recommend SUYP to others in the NYC area with dogs that should join the pack.
My flatcoat loves his weekly hikes with Shape Up Your Pup! I wanted to find a hiking team that solely practiced positive reinforcement training and couldn't be happier with Tamara and her team. They are so thoughtful and loving towards all the pups in their care!
From the moment we met Tamara at the initial meet-and-greet, we knew that we’d be able to trust her with our one-year-old Cavachon. Lila responded immediately to Tamara’s warmth and expert handling, and her hikes with Shape Up Your Pup are among her greatest joys. After a full day on the trails, she returns happy, stimulated, and exhausted, and not wanting to part from her human companions. It is obvious from the many reports, photos, and videos we receive that Tamara and her team care deeply about the pups in their charge and shower them all with love and attention. We interviewed a handful of other companies before selecting Shape Up Your Pup, and we could not be happier with our choice.
Shape Up Your Pup is an absolutely Gold Star service provider. Tamara and her crew are extremely prepared and professional. They have a lot of experience with dogs: they know how to train them, how to behave with them, how to make them social with other dogs and people and, most importantly, they truly love them! They always plan all the details well in advance of each hike to ensure that the pups stay well, safe and healthy, both during transportation and during the walk in the woods. Tamara and her crew are trained to react to any type of emergency for the best of the pups. They also make use of any available technology like gps trackers, anti-tick methodologies, apps to check the weather in advance exactly in the area where they are heading, information tools about the general conditions of the places they are going to (including exceptional presence of insects that may bother the doggies) etc. In addition they use apps to make dogs’ owners locate their presence and make estimates about pick up and drop times. Last but not least, Tamara regularly sends beautiful pictures of the dogs hikes as well as tremendous videos! By direct experience, we can tell that doggies health and shape improves thanks to Tamara’s hikes. Tamara and her crew definitely show a real passion about dogs and have the required professional expertise. And let us mention this detail: “Tamara” became a special word in our family… whenever we mention that word, we catch the immediate attention of our two doggies: they start looking around for her and wagging their tails! Same when we go downstairs on the street: the first thing they do is looking for Tamara’s car! And as soon as they see the car they immediately hop into the SUV equipped trunk!!! We had other experiences in the field but nothing compares to Shape Up Your Pup.
There's no one we trust more with our little furball than Tamara. Not only is she the MOST awesome trainer but she's also the most awesome person there is. We've been hiking Sputnik weekly with Shape Up Your Pup for 3+ years, and are constantly blown away by the team's attention to care and detail. They look after all the pups like their own, they care about their wellbeing and put the safety and security of the dogs before everything else. We're lucky to have found Tamara and her team! And luckier that our city pooch gets his share of swims and romps in the wild :)
If I could give 10 stars, I would! Tamara and her group are so amazing with my pup, Boba. Communication regarding the weekly schedules and pickups are top notch. Tamara also puts so much thought into grouping dogs with compatible temperaments together - you can tell she truly cares about each and every dog. She's also been so helpful and supportive with my pup's reactivity and really helped him gain more confidence. She also suggested agility to help with his confidence and he absolutely LOVES it. Don't even think twice about signing your pup up for Shape Up Your Pup. I can't stop telling every dog parent I meet about them!
Have been sending our dog on weekly hikes w Tamara and crew for almost two years now. The pup is exhausted every time we come home and can tell from the countless videos and pictures she sends that he has an absolute blast out there every week!!! The hikes also help immensely with off leash training and whenever we’re hiking or outdoors, we never have to worry about him wandering off or not listening when called. The whole team treats all the dogs as if they’re their own and take a ton of pride in the quality of their hikes and training.
