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Jessica B.

My Name Is Jessica And I Am 34 Years Old. I Have Been Working At Veterinary Hospitals Since I Was 16

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
I started working at my first veterinary hospital and now after 15 years working in the industry I am at a specialty practice in Germantown which I love. I have been a veterinary technician for over 28 years and could never do anything else. Pet sitting fulfills the rest of my life and makes me feel complete. I have over 15...

Care Member says "Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so happy to...

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Auntie Em Loves Alllllll The Pets!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Fun and energetic pet sitter at your service! I've been pet sitting and dog walking for 20+ years and have loved some very special creatures!!! Animal experience includes: dogs, cats, fish, turtles, ferrets, mice, snakes, turkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, goats, horses, and lizards. Have...

Care Member says "We hired Emilie to look after our hamster while we were away for ten days, and she is the best pet sitter we have ever had, hands down! She really goes...

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Extremely Outgoing And Compassionate Animal Lover Willing To Help

Gaithersburg, MD

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
grooming
boarding
pet sitting
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I volunteered for years at my local pet store feeding, caring for, cleaning up after, and socializing animals (including birds, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, and cats). I spent several summers caring for my neighbors cats, of which at one point there were 13, including 6 nursing kittens. I have personally taken in directly...

Nancy S. says "Very articulate. Was quick to respond to my questions. She was very fair in her fees. Very polite and appreciative for responding to her. I had hired...

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Gaithersburg, MD

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals! I have a dog myself who I love taking on walks when I can. I have a lot of experience house sitting for neighbors where I would take feed and walk their dogs and feed and clean the little box of their cats. I have also helped bird sit for my grandma who had four birds and used to have fish throughout elementary...
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Gaithersburg, MD

from
$21/hr
Dog training
pet sitting
I love animals and love working with them. I do provide care for pets mostly cats and dogs but birds as well.
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Pet Care

Gaithersburg, MD

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I've taken care of cats and have always had a natural connection with animals. For about five years, I had birds and completely fell in love with them - I guess you could say I'm a total "bird person" I also really love dogs and enjoy spending time with them. Whether it's playtime, walks, or just giving them love and attention,...
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Gaithersburg, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have worked with dogs, cats birds, bunnies , guinea pigs some lizards. I help with a Rescue by myself have Rescue dogs and I am CPR certified.
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Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Trustworthy reliable Pet sitting with many years of experience with cats , dogs, birds, fish , turtles etc. will make sure they have all the food they need and company they need, your pet will receive the care , love and attention they crave and deserve

Justin M. says "Yadira took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a few days. She was very friendly, caring, thorough, always on-time, and willing to...

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Friendly Sitter

Olney, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had 10+ years experience with sitting and caring for my sister's and room mates animals. They have ranged from 3 dogs, a cat, rabbit, cockatoo bird and Koi fish. I have enjoyed doing it and treat them as if they were my own. I try and keep them in their normal routines. Part of their care was giving them their...

Carla P. says "Ken has been taking care of my cat for over 2 years now. He is very nice and a professional. My cat truly does not trust anyone, but he trust Ken almost...

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Clarksburg, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
Hi there! My name is Eva and I live in Clarksburg. I have two cats of my own. I am experienced with dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and fish. I have a flexible schedule and would love to take the best care of your pets.
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Lovely

Bethesda, MD

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
Love to take care of animals. Grew up in my grandparents' farm surrounded by all kinds of animals. RESCUED many animals thru the years DOGS, CATS, BIRDS , FISH.
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Pet Experience.

Germantown, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I had two dogs and a cat when I was in my country, Colombia. Here in the USA I have taken care of dogs of friends and family. I currently have two rabbits, two birds and several beta fish. I consider myself very patient and I really like animals.
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Olney, MD

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Eillonwy, and I've been taking care of many types of animals since I was a kid. For over a year I've been a volunteer at Animal Services and Adoption Center where I work with cats and small mammals; I've had pet dogs, cats, fish, birds, mice, and now a leopard gecko; I volunteered for years taking care of...
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Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
boarding
I always had dogs and cats, I also had birds too. I really love animals and love spend my time with them. I love walk and play outside with them, have some fun. Here I have two cats and I keep them clean, happy and healthy.
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Passionate Animal Lover

Potomac, MD

from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
Hello, I've grown up and cared for animals majority of my life and I've now made it a career. I've raised and cared for 5 dogs, 2 cats and 2 birds. I'm interested in hearing your needs.
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Pet Lover Here!

Bethesda, MD

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
dog training
pet walking
boarding
Hi! Open to all and any pet care. Happy to pet sit at your home or at mine, walking, etc. I have two doggos and tons of experience with sitting dogs, cats, and birds.
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Part-Time Caregiver!

Potomac, MD

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hi there! I have a lot of experience caring for animals, ranging from cats and dogs to guinea pigs, reptiles/snakes, birds, and more! I worked as a veterinary technician and loved being able to interact with all the animals that came in. I enjoy being able to spend time with and give 100% of my attention to the animal(s) I am...
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Love All Animals

Rockville, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
I have had all kind of animals growing up (dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc) I have also pet sit for multiple people on several different occasions am currently working part time so have plenty of free time to pet sit or walk dogs whenever necessary, I am always available to board at anytime I have a small dog that loves all other...
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Queen Of Cats

Rockville, MD

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I have experience caring for cats, birds, and small mammals as my mother runs a small boarding business in our home. We have two cats of our own, and I love them as if they are my children.
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  • 60 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated bird sitters is 4.6

Recent bird sitter reviews from local parents in Gaithersburg, MD

Bird Sitters in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed bird sitters

Jessica B.

Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so...

- Care member

Emilie F.

We hired Emilie to look after our hamster while we were away for ten days, and she is the best pet sitter we have ever had, hands down! She...

- Care member

Robyn F.

Very articulate. Was quick to respond to my questions. She was very fair in her fees. Very polite and appreciative for responding to her. I...

- Nancy S.

FAQ for finding bird sitters near you in Gaithersburg, MD

A bird sitter can act as a babysitter for your pet bird. They can make sure your bird has enough fresh food and water. They can also play with them and clean their cages. The bird sitter may need to administer medicine if that’s something your bird requires. When hiring a bird sitter near you in Gaithersburg, MD, it’s important you interview them and make sure you’re on the same page about what types of responsibilities you need them to take on.

Hiring a bird sitter near you in Gaithersburg, MD costs an average of $17.75 per hour as of June, 2025. Bird sitter rates will vary depending on where you live, how many birds require care, and the types of services you may need. Bird sitters may also choose to charge a fixed day rate for their services.

You can use Care.com to help you find a bird sitter near you by filtering and sorting local bird sitter profiles by distance from Gaithersburg. You can compare bird sitter options near you by reading about their experience and the types of services they offer. You can even read reviews from other bird owners.

While we strongly recommend you do your own research (such as conducting an independent background check and interviews) before hiring anyone to come into your home to care for your pet birds, we do ask all bird sitters on Care.com to complete a background check called a Care Check. If a provider near you in Gaithersburg, MD completes this background check, there will be a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.

You can use Care.com to search for more general pet sitters and bird sitters. You can also look for bird sitters that specialize in certain types of birds such as an exotic bird sitter or parrot sitter. If you own farm animals such as ducks or chickens, you can also look for specialized care. The type of caregivers available in your area can vary near you in Gaithersburg, MD.

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