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Love The 4 Legged Ones!

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have owned pets my whole life from cats and dogs to birds and horses and lizards! I take them to vet appointments and care for them everyday! I'd describe my personality as bubbly , outgoing and caring I like working with animals because I think they are adorable and deserve the best care they can get! I'm looking for a...
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Pet Sitter

Schenectady, NY

from
$45/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
grooming
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Grooming and Pet Sitting. I can train dogs and birds. I own dogs, birds, fish, and can take care of any kind of animal. I am a student at St Lawrence and am available morning, day, and evening.
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Professional Dog Walker Qnd Sitter

Schenectady, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I worked for Philly Fit Dog for two years and loved it. I can walk, run or do active play. During my tenure at this job I also took care of cats and birds. For now I can only pet sit and can not board.
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Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, ferrets and more. I have pets of my own, one of which has significant medical problems, so I am comfortable with administering oral and topical medications as well as subcutaneous injections. I also have experience with aggressive, reactive and...
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I Love Meeting New People And Family And Would Love To Help Anywhere I Can! Willing To Travel!

Albany, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Great with organization, deep cleaning or general cleaning! Feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start? I totally understand! Sometimes life gets away from us and I would love to be the one to help! Great with animals and kids! Easy to communicate with and can work with availability for everyone! I'd describe my...
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Will Love Your Animal Like My Own!

Burnt Hills, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I grew up with a golden retriever for 14 years! I have had experience dog sitting neighborhood dogs, as well as my parents animals (2 cats, 2 birds, 2 dogs) as well as my own 2 fish!
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Clifton Park, NY

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
Hi! I'm Sienna. Probably the biggest animal lover you'll ever meet. I am currently in Veterinary Medicine school to become a vet tech. I've had dogs, cats, rodents, and even a bird named peeps :) I am looking forward to taking care of your pet, as pets truly are our children! I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, and...
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Lifelong Love For Animals: A Pet Owner's Perspective.

Ballston Lake, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi there, I'm Mercedes an animal lover with a big heart for all kinds of pets. Growing up, our home was filled with cats, dogs, birds, and even goldfish, and I've always felt a special bond with animals. I've shared my life with furry friends since I can remember, and I know how important pets are as part of the family. As a...
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Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Experience with birds, cats, dogs, fish, and farm animals, and wild life. I have been a life long animal lover.
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Fun, Loving Animal Care Provider

Clifton Park, NY

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
I love to get to know the personalities of animals. I have well over 10 years of animal care experience. I have two of my own dogs, Zoey, a4-year-old Morkie and Axl a 1-year-old Maltese. I also care for my sweet guinea pig, Simone. I do have experience, caring for horses, and I'm willing to learn things I do not know. Including...
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
*I am nonbinary and use they/ them pronouns. pet care: I have had many of my own pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, mice, rats, and birds. I have pet sat for both dogs and cats, as well as a leopard gecko. I worked for a preschool enrichment program where I took care of animals. I cleaned cages and fed them. I...
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Cohoes, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Administration of medicine
dog training
daily feeding
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
I provide pet sitting services in your home for animals of all ages, sizes & species. I have over a decade of experience with caring for dogs, cats, smaller mammals, birds, reptiles & amphibians, fish, exotic pets, & farm animals. Please feel free to read my client reviews! I'm a true animal lover & have been known to coax even...

Care Member says "Marissa is a compassionate, trustworthy, reliable caregiver. She took care of our pets and house while we were away and it was such a relief to not...

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Hagaman, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I have no official experience working with animals. However I've care for many of my own animals my whole life. Some animals I've had/cared for include Dogs, Cats, Horses, Goats, Birds, many small mammals and a few exiotics. I would love the chance to grow my expierence and give back to the pet community any way I can!
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Outgoing And Kind Carer For Females

Troy, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm currently available Saturdays and Sundays to provide companionship, personal care, housekeeping, meals, and laundry, for females who require patient and compassionate care. I have worked in human services fields for 35 years and have experience with the elderly, including individuals experiencing dementia, mobility...
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Animal Lover

Wynantskill, NY

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm a teacher who loves animals. I've had dogs and birds my whole life. I'd love to care for your animals.
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Albany, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I love helping pet owners in providing solutions to their issues or needs. Some of my specialties include the upkeep of cages in the small animals area, feeding small pets and preparing special foods, as needed. I also provide hand feeding of various species of birds, maintaining fish; including upkeep of the tanks, filtration...
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Pet Care Provider Available

Troy, NY

from
$16/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have been providing part-time pet care on and off since I was about 12 years old. I have sat for dogs, cats, and birds. I have experience with feeding, walking, administering medicine, cleaning litter boxes, and just playing with pets. Although I have never sat for them, I also have experience caring for rabbits, fish,...
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Pet-sitter Who Loves Animals

Cohoes, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have done various pet care jobs such as pet sitting where I either go and take care of the pets a few times a day or stay at the person's house. I have also had jobs where I just walk dogs a couple times a day. I love all animals and enjoy taking care of them. I have the most experience with dogs, but also have some experience...
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I Love All Animals

Ballston Spa, NY

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I am a lover of all animals. I am experienced with Cats, dogs, fish, birds, reptiles, ferrets and small rodents. Due to my own animals I can not do dog sitting/boarding in my home, but can come to yours to take them on walks, feeding, etc. I can board cats, reptiles, and other pets tho.
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Happy Pets

Albany, NY

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking. I can also feed and give medications when needed. I have two dogs currently myself, both Boxers one is white the other Fawn. I love dogs, I have had and cared for them all my life. I have Al's o had cats, birds and fish. I have cared for my sister...

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  • 27 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQ for finding bird sitters near you in Schenectady, NY

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 Schenectady, NY, 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 Schenectady, NY costs an average of $23.00 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 Schenectady. 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 Schenectady, NY 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 Schenectady, NY.

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