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60 cat sitters are listed in Germantown, MD
The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years
Cat sitters in Germantown, MD
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Over that past few years, my neighbors and care. com clients have asked me to watch over their house, get the mail, and watch after their pets while they are away. A majority of my clients are dog or cat lovers so I have years of experience caring for dogs and cats. Currently, my family and I have two puppies, a snake, a lizard,...
Raven can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"Raven helped us out with in home cat care, was super responsive and proactive in reaching out with updates and questions. Highly recommend!"
Mike B.
Ashley S.
Germantown, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I am also available for dog walking. I have experience caring for geckos and feel comfortable feeding them food mix and live crickets. I have a 30 gallon planted freshwater community aquarium of my own and feel comfortable with water changes, feeding, measuring chemical levels, and...
Ashley can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We went out of the country for two weeks and had Ashley come every other evening to feed and water our geckos. We also had a separate cat sitter, but in the future I would trust Ashley to do take care of all three pets!
Taking care of the gecko's isn't easy-...
Jonathan K.
Aimee M.
Germantown, MD
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi all! My name is Aimee and I am 18 years old. I personally am a dog owner and love animals! I have 2 years of experience dog and cat sitting/ house sitting (references available upon request)! I believe a pet isn't just another animal but a member of your family. I will do my best to take great care of your family member! I...
Aimee can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Mikyla L.
Germantown, MD
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Mikyla 24 yrs old but I'm an experienced caregiver/pet sitter. I'm doing this kind of job for almost 5 years. I'm used to do night shifts too in home care basis but I can also do day shift. Been working with different kinds of jobs like senior care, housekeeping, dog sitting, taking care of a autistic child. I'm planning...
Mikyla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
I provide pet boarding/sitting/walking. I love all animals but dogs have a special place in my heart. I had a family dog while growing up but my current dog is my own and I take full responsibility for him. I have taken care of dogs of all sizes and ages. I have also taken care of cats but I'm open to any pet. I want to help out...
Yamilet can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
I am no stranger to caring for pets. I have two cats of my own and have provided pet-sitting services for many families. I am very responsible, organized, patient, and caring. I will likely check in with you to let you know how your pet is doing or if I have any questions. I'm comfortable with larger pets, too, and have no...
Orchid can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am a lover of all animals! I have two dogs (beagles) and one cat (tabi). I've petsat for a couple years to various owners and loved every bit of it. I will ensure your pet will receive the best care because I know I would want the same for my animals.
Sindi can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hi, My name is Denise. I am married with 6 cats. They range in age from 2-17 years old. We also have an aquarium and was raised always with pets. I had dogs and cats as well as parakeet.
Denise can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Have years experience with pet sitting! I have two cats of my own and when I was younger my family had a dog!
Hillary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Chrystle L.
Germantown, MD
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Love Working With Animals! I Have The Energy To Give Them The Fun They Need!
I have done dog walking for another service and had a great time caring for dogs. My experience with animals comes from being a caregiver. My time as a caregiver included caring for clients pets including birds, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs. I can provide animal sitting in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can...
Chrystle can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
I am very dependable. I love animals. I'll make sure the pets will get the right amount of food. I have two corgis named lucky and Luna. I had a lot of pets growing up. So I am comfortable around animals.
I'd describe my personality as kind, calm, creative
I like working with animals because each animal can bring joy to my...
Athena can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
Jessica B.
Gaithersburg, MD
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Jessica And I Am 34 Years Old. I Have Been Working At Veterinary Hospitals Since I Was 16
5.0
(28)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jessica can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Jessica was AMAZING! I was really nervous leaving my canine kids given only family had stayed with them in the past, but Jessica went above and beyond to care for my sweet ‘kids’ with lots of daily pictures throughout both the day and evening hours, and threw in a...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Duna and I have been caring for animals, particularly cats, for over 10 years. I am available to those seeking cat-sitting services in Eastern Loudoun County and Fairfax County. I offer my cat care services part-time 7 days a week alongside with my full-time profession in marketing & communications.
I live in...
Duna can also help with: Grooming, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding & more
5.0
"Duna is the greatest! She has checked on my cats twice now while I've been on vacation. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. Not only does she check on each cat (3!) she also checks the food, water, and changes the litter. I highly recommend Duna to...
Chris H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 20 and attend the University of South Carolina. Growing up, my family always had some mixture of dogs and cats. Me and my siblings were responsible for walking the dogs, cleaning the cat litter, and feeding/caring for them all.
At home in Maryland our family has an old dog who needs a lot of help and...
Elena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding
Machaila W.
Rockville, MD
$40-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
Will Update My Bio After I Setup The Rest Of My Account
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Most my career life I have worked for the county & private security, but the best part was returning home to my fur babies! My passion has always been with animals as my dream was to be a vet, but my heart couldn't handle when giving bad news. So, I opted to have my own babies & to care for others'! & that is why I am here to...
Machaila can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Overall a great experience! She was very caring and attentive, great attitude, and good communication! "
Care member
I have two amazing doggies of my own, Mila and MochaLoka, Shihpoos. I have worked with pet care services for four years as a dog walker, been an animal sitter for several various dogs and cats as well as care for a family dog for 13 years. Mila is a certified therapy dog with PAL, People Animals Love, a nonprofit organization in...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Amy C.
Rockville, MD
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Amy, and I am excited for the opportunity to work with you! I have experience working with dogs, cats, rabbits and other rodents, and reptiles. I hold two BAs, in geology and environmental policy and I will be graduating this May from American University with a masters in Global Environmental Policy. I a...
Hi, I do not have experience with walking or sitting a dog tbh but I willing to do. I love all kind of animals and I grow up with dog and cat. So please give me a chance to taking care of your pet!
Thank you
Nat
Natchadapa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Devoted pet sitter with one year of hands-on experience, specializing in personalized care for dogs and cats. Proficient in handling feeding routines, daily exercise, and administering medications as needed. Prioritize open communication with pet owners to ensure their peace of mind. Eager to create a trusting bond with your...
Zaynne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Farzana H.
Sterling, VA
$14-21/hr
Loving Pet Sitter, Works From Home. Flexible Schedule, For Your Beloved Furry Baby!!
I am a very good pet sitter and has almost 10 years experience as a pet sitter and doing boarding. I am at your nearby location that's makes easy to commute. I am highly interested to do your job.
I can do following things for your beloved furry baby:
Feeding and watering pets
Playing with them and keeping them...
Farzana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Germantown, MD
Raven L.
5.0
This was my first time leaving my cats with a sitter and Raven made me feel so at ease! She took such good care of them and sent me pictures everyday. I would definitely hire her again and would recommend her to anyone who's looking for a dependable and loving sitter.
- Mariah M.
Ashley S.
5.0
We went out of the country for two weeks and had Ashley come every other evening to feed and water our geckos. We also had a separate cat sitter, but in the future I would trust Ashley to do take care of all three pets!
Taking care of the gecko's isn't easy- they're behind several locked doors...
- Jonathan K.
Jessica B.
5.0
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 always bring my beloved dog to her!! I 1000% recommend her service!
- Care member
Duna Q.
5.0
Duna is the greatest! She has checked on my cats twice now while I've been on vacation. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. Not only does she check on each cat (3!) she also checks the food, water, and changes the litter. I highly recommend Duna to anyone that needs help watching their...
- Chris H.
Machaila W.
5.0
Machaila was an amazing and attentive babysitter for my bird children (two green cheek conures)! It’s rare to meet other people with pet birds and also conures, and so Machaila was an expert in handling my babies and even taught me some training tips for my birds. My birds enjoyed hanging out with...
- Sarah B.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Germantown, MD
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Germantown, MD?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Germantown, MD through Care.com will cost an average of $14.36 per hour as of April, 2024. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Germantown, MD?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Germantown, MD. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 11 cat sitters in Germantown, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Germantown, MD?
The best cat sitters near you in Germantown, MD have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Germantown, MD?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Germantown, MD if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Germantown, MD?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Germantown, MD, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.
Ratings for Germantown, MD cat sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Cat Sitters in Germantown, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters.