Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in Melville, NY
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60 pet care are listed in Melville, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 5 years
Pet care in Melville, NY
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Stacey. My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet setting. I grew up with animals my entire life and have a passion for dogs and cats. I am excited to be able to help you by caring for your pets while you are away. Your babies will be cared for and loved just as if they were my own. I...
Stacey can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I am disabled. Stacey walks my dog just as I ask. Even better than I ask. She is reliable, prompt, cautious, makes good decisions regarding weather, heat, his health. She is a dream come true! Boston Terriers with their flat faces must be taken out in real feel...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking and pet babysitting.
Bernadette can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Burnadette was very capable. She handled my two dogs with ease and they can be a handful sometimes. They both appeared to be in excellent health and very happy after being gone for a week. When meeting her for the first time she was late, but let us know she was...
Paul K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been around dogs all of my life. Our family showed and co-bred small and large dogs over the years. We have rescued, boarded, and fostered as well.
Robin can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Two words to describe Robbin - ********ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC********
As a person who resides in NYC and has an elder mom living in the Northport area who has a tough time getting around, I knew I needed to find someone to walk the love of my Mom's life as well as...
Joseph M.
Lori V.
West Islip, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had my own dogs. I have been a nanny for 12 years for one family. In addition to the children I have been the family's dog sitter. I've had him in my home many times during their family vacations.
Lori can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm serina! I have over 3 years of trained experience as a dog walker and pet sitter, and am of course a lifelong pet lover myself with 3 pups and a cat, so I know the importance of having someone I can trust to care for my own. I would love to see if I'm a good fit for you and your furry fam! :)
Serina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Serina has been watching my dogs for several years. She watches them during the day for walking visits and also has taken care of them for overnight visits when we are traveling. I trust her not only with the excellent care she provides to both of the dogs, but...
Amy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I know all too well that you want someone you can trust to care for your beloved companions. I've had experience caring for pets since I was very young. My family has fostered animals since I was 10 years old. I also have cared for a disabled cat named Ava who was unable to walk. Although her condition was fatal, the experience...
Lucy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Lucy is a very reliable , responsible and very loving person . We were very secure leaving our fur baby with her . She came home to us happy and healthy !! "
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Angela B.
Deer Park, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible and caring 32-year-old animal lover and caregiver with over 15 years experience.
I nanny for a toddler part-time and dog/cat sit every chance I get :) I'm currently working on my Masters in Early Childhood and Special Education.
I can provide care in your home or mine. I can also can provide boarding....
Angela can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Gabriella P.
Bethpage, NY
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am very reliable and patient with dogs. I've had four amazing dogs my entire lifetime who I loved and care so much. So I do have experience to provide a fun and safe experience for your dog
Gabriella can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an active animal lover and have been pet-sitting for over 10 years. I have a number of pet-sitting clients in the Huntington and Oyster Bay areas and love spending my time with the animals I watch. Outside of pet-sitting, my full-time job is as the Hospital Supervisor for a non-profit wildlife hospital where I oversee the...
Lauren can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding
5.0
"Lauren took care of our lovely cat while we were away for 4 days. Our cat has special needs, therefore, Lauren's work was challenging. However, she has proven to be the greatest pet sitter we have ever known. She is very responsible and reliable: Each day we...
Ceylan C.
Devin W.
Huntington Station, NY
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would love to care for your furry child! I love all dogs-large and small, and wish that I could have more than one of my own. My experience comes from pet sitting for a number of friends and family many different times over the years, and from care of my own dogs I have had over the years.
Devin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience. I can help with Pet Walking, Pet Sitting, feeding, and, litter clean up. I love cute furry animals would love to help some one out taking care of their furry loved one. Have had my own pets that I've cared for for years also helped relatives and friends with their pets when needed. Will
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Jean can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"Jean was great with the pet walking session. She followed all of my instructions and was very caring to my pet. Thank you for helping me!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a great dog walker who loves what he does I am very flexible with hours and wages. I have been doing this for 10yrs and have been with one person for 7 yrs . I took care of two labs for her both dogs have passed on now and she did not want any more dogs at this time. I treat them like they are my own. Since I left her I...
Gary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Garry was great. He took care of my two Yorkies and it'd while I was on vacation fir 7 days. I gave him a key to my home and he was trustworthy and my dogs loved him. He sent me texts and pictures of my babies daily.
I highly recommend Gary ."
Yeine M.
Lauren T.
Huntington, NY
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had dogs and cats since I was 8 years old (a long time ago!). My brother is a veterinarian. I also am a volunteer at Little Shelter Rescue and Adoption Center. I absolutely love animals and have done petsitting for friends. Animals give me the greatest joy.
Lauren can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Chelsea B.
Northport, NY
$30-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with newborn puppies, kittens, as well as full grown snakes, horses, dogs, birds, and cats. I'm no stranger to physical labor when it comes to caring for large animals and I have been training and caring for dogs for over 9 years. With my training, my dogs have preformed in multiple musical productions, talent...
Chelsea can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training
5.0
"Chelsea is AMAZING! She takes such great care of our Frenchie (Bentley). We’re so happy to have her! Always reliable & has even helped us in a pinch. Thank you for being our fur baby’s caretaker! "
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Leticia S.
Amityville, NY
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a responsible woman who loves animals, I like to be able to walk with animals and pet, give affection and attention
Leticia can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Melissa and I currently work from home full time. I am looking for pet sitting/boarding jobs to make an extra income and also have opportunity to be around animals and care for them while I work from home. I have a lot of experience with animals, I grew up with dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs my whole life. My...
Melissa can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Melissa came to pet sit my dog and two cats back this January for two weeks. She did an amazing job and took great care of my fur babies. She was reliable, followed instructions very well and my pets loved her."
Alyssa D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I live and work in Northport as a nanny but I also work as a dog sitter and dog walker too! I am responsible and loving. I grew up with lots of dogs and cats too. Feel free to send me a message and ask more questions :)
Dafne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Brooke V.
Commack, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Brooke! I love animals so much and have 10 years of experience watching both cats and dogs! I can help with pet sitting, walking, and transportation. I am very reliable and organized, and I will love your pet as if it is my own!
Brooke can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Brooke is amazing. We left our dog for the first time to go on vacation and couldn’t have chosen anybody better to stay with her. Not only did she do every single thing we asked, she sent us daily photos, and even worked on some light training! I highly recommend...
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Brittany F.
Glen Head, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey I'm Brittany! ; Dog Walker, Washer, Babysitter...(etc..)
5.0
(1)
I absolutely love animals! I have 2 dogs myself that I care for, both miniature Dobermans. I cared for my neighbors dogs for two summer while they were at work. I walked, fed, washed, and played with them (the fun part). I also volunteered at the north shore animal league for a few months when I was in high school. I will take...
Brittany can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We hired Brittany over the summer to watch our 3 kids on weekends and during the weekdays for special occasions such as dinner or late work nights, as my husband and I bond tend to work late during the week. She was incredible with the kids, is extremely...
Carol M.
Marisa O.
Lindenhurst, NY
$10-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Pet Sitter Looking For Occasional And Last Minute Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Welcome! Thanks for taking a look at my profile. I have taken care of friends' cats and dogs for over 10 years. I used to walk neighbor's dogs and take care of their 4 cats. Big or small dogs are welcomed! I have a love for animals and would be excited to meet new animals who possess different traits. I have 6 cats that my...
Marisa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Marisa is wonderful with my 8 yr old Yorkie Simba! I have never left Simba with any outside caregiver and trust Marisa implicitly to care for him, particularly when I'm away overnight! Simba has special needs and requires special care and medication. I come home...
Liz R.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Melville, NY
Stacey H.
5.0
I couldn’t be happier with how patient, kind and reliable Stacey has been taking care of my two rescue dogs that are 4 1/2 years old that are each between 70-75 pounds. Our female is very skittish around new people, and it takes her months to become comfortable and Stacey has been fantastic giving...
- Ileana P.
Bernadette C.
5.0
Burnadette was very capable. She handled my two dogs with ease and they can be a handful sometimes. They both appeared to be in excellent health and very happy after being gone for a week. When meeting her for the first time she was late, but let us know she was being delayed, and when we were...
- Paul K.
Robin M.
5.0
Robin has worked for us for the last year and 7 months. She is outstanding and in a short period of time has become part of our extended family. She is reliable, caring and a great communicator. She keeps us updated throughout the day and sometimes with pictures letting us know all is well at home....
- Anne C.
Serina P.
5.0
Serina has been watching my dogs for several years. She watches them during the day for walking visits and also has taken care of them for overnight visits when we are traveling. I trust her not only with the excellent care she provides to both of the dogs, but also with our home knowing she will...
- Amy F.
Lucy Z.
5.0
Lucy is a very reliable , responsible and very loving person . We were very secure leaving our fur baby with her . She came home to us happy and healthy !!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Melville, NY
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Melville, NY?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.14 per hour as of May 2024. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Melville, NY?
There are 7 pet care providers in Melville, NY offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Melville or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Melville, NY?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Melville, NY such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Melville, NY for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Melville, NY?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Melville, NY such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Melville, NY for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Melville, NY?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Melville, NY, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Melville, NY?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Melville, NY, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.