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Josie F.

Fun And Loving Pet Care Provider

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been providing cat care for local families for 6 years. I have experience with feeding, litter and socialization. I had the same responsibilities when I volunteered at a local animal shelter from January-July 2018, specializing in cats. Lastly, I have had a pet parakeet for 3 years and am thus very experienced in bird...
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Caraleena H.'s Photo

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love pets and have plenty of experience with dogs and cats, having grown up with multiple of each. I am comfortable taking care of fish giving that I have one of my own. I have never taken care of birds before but look forward to learning! I have a passion for animals and will ensure your pet is well taken care of, exercised...
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Tajae N.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've always loved animals, even at a young age and I have a cat myself! My mission is to give safe, fun, and professional pet care to families that need help, and for them to know that they galvan always count on me to get the job done! I do have experience with pet care as i've lived with pets all my life. I have experience in...
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Animal Lover (and Biologist!)

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I love interacting with animals of all kinds. It's part of what led me to a career in biology! Whether your friend has fur, feathers, or scales, I'm happy to help out :) I have no pets of my own (yet), having moved to DC last year. However, I grew up with dogs and cats, and many friends and family members with birds, fish, and...
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Archae F.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a regular pet care provider. I have great experience with small dogs, Although any size is fine with me. I have personally experience with Yorkies and labs. Among dogs I also have experience with cats, hamsters, and bunnies. As well as exotic animals like sugar gliders, birds, and ferrets. I provide at home services but...
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Joyce D.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I am a certified animal lover and have experience caring for various types of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, chickens, lizards, and aquatic animals. I have experience training animals as well, working with a German Shepard puppy and a 17 yo deaf pug. I also have cared for dogs with illnesses,...
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Experienced Animal Caregiver

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
20 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
I'm a lifelong pet owner who started pet sitting at an early age and never really stopped. I have experience with a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and birds. I'm happy to care for giant dog breeds, as well as sensitive or special needs pets. Exotics are also welcome. I've been pet sitting in DC...
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Rachel L.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have owned and cared for many pets for my entire life. I spent part of my childhood on a horse farm, and I have been caring for and riding horses since I was nine. In addition to this I own (and have since childhood) cats, dogs, and fish. I also have some experience taking care of rabbits, goats, and small animals (hamsters,...
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Experienced Dog Caretaker

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
dog training
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting, or care-taking for other small animals, in your own home! I primarily have experience with dogs, as I grew up with Rottweilers as our family pets! I personally own a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd as well, and love working with dogs of all sizes. I also have experience with small birds, hamsters, guinea...
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Kayla N.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have owned multiple pets for almost 21 years, including fish, bunnies, horses, llamas, donkeys, ponies, dogs, cats, rats, and birds. Some of these, like the farm animals and rats, were animals that I took care of, but I treated them like they were my animals. I have also taken care of turtles and tortoises. The duties I have...
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Sholanch H.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
I've had the joy of caring for animals since I was young, dogs of different breeds, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, and more back home in my country. I understand that every pet is unique and needs attention, love, and the right care. I'm responsible, patient, and always open to learning how to best support your pet's routine and...
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Shelby B.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Shelby! I've always been around animals, and have worked with pets since I was a child learning to train my dogs from my Mom. I truly enjoy being around all animals and would love to help you in dog/cat/bird/etc-sitting, overnight stays/boarding, light grooming and training, along with housesitting! With advance on...
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Jaelynn J.'s Photo

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Jaelynn, and I'm a responsible and caring pet lover with experience looking after dogs of all sizes and personalities. I have my own Black Lab named Piper, so I know how important it is to keep pets happy, active, and on routine. Along with dogs, I'm also comfortable caring for cats, birds, and fish I've been...
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Animal Loving Grad Student

Washington, DC

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Growing up in a home with many pets, I learned that pets can be such wonderful and special members of a family. Currently, I have a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd who would love to be invited along on pet sitting jobs with other sociable pups! Some of my experience includes: dog walking, overnight pet sitting/ boarding,...
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Aaliyah W.'s Photo

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
Hi! My name is Aaliyah. I've had two wonderful cats in my life, including one who recently passed away last year. During her time with me, I was responsible for feeding her daily and administering her medications, which gave me valuable hands-on experience with pet health and care routines. Currently, I have an orange male...
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Kandie

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and loving. I like working with animals because I grew up with animals (cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils) and connect with animals well. I am currently a cat mom of two. As a teen I worked in an animal hospital. My responsibilities included walking dogs,...
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My Commitment

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
Pet walking
I am hands down a loving animal person. I love finding opportunities to love on fur babies. I have 4 amazing and crazy miniature dachshunds at home. I have grown up with pets all my life. I have had a hamster, Guinea Pig, 2 Chinchillas, 8 semi feral, outdoor cats, 3 birds, and a fish in my 18 years of life. While have not held...
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Local Student With Easy Communication

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I am a college student who has been recently made to do online classes so I have extreme flexibility and availability! I have been raised all my life living around Labrador retrievers and have no issues with any types of dogs. I am very easy with communication and there is no problem with contacting me at any time. I can...
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An Animal Is A Girls Best Friend

Washington, DC

from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
l've been taking care of my own dogs for about 12 years now going on 13, I've had mostly smaller dogs all my life. I gifted a baby German Shepard (Duke) for my 16th birthday who has grown into a beautiful boy. I have my Shih Tzu (Fluffy) who is currently 13 years old and is starting to age and go blind unfortunately. He has the...
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  • 60 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.43/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated bird sitters is 5.0

FAQ for finding bird sitters near you in Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC costs an average of $18.43 per hour as of November, 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 Washington. 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.

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