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Hi, my name is Katie! I am 20 years old and am going to be a junior at St. Lawrence University this fall! I have not only had pets my entire life but also watched and looked after many of my friends and neighbors dogs, cats, fish, hamsters etc. while they are away. I can feed, walk, play, give medicine, groom and transport your...
Katie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming
Rebecca R.
Derwood, MD
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had dogs my entire life. My sister and I had a pet sitting service called. We cared mostly for dogs, but we also cared for cats, hamsters, and guinea pigs.
My family currently has two dogs and one is a young Australian Shepard so I am comfortable with high energy dogs.
My dad does pet rescues and, when available, I...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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 transportation, pet walking, daily feeding
Hilda A.
Bethesda, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a mommy to three cuddly pups. I have great references. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Hilda can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Teresa B.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lover of all animals. I have owned several dogs, 2 birds, hermit crabs, fish and walking sticks as pets. I have been a pet sitter for my friend's dog, my co worker's dog, my aunt's cats, my grandmothers bird and my neighbor's turtle.
Teresa can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We are so happy to have Teresa boarding for our pet. We are lucky to hire her in the last minute. I will definitely recommend her if you need a pet sitter or boarding she is great!!!"
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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 walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"We hired Raven to care for our 3 kitties while we were out of the country for two weeks. She was polite, professional and punctual. When we returned, the cats and our home were excellently maintained. Raven followed our instructions to the letter. I won't...
Cathy C.
5.0
(3)
I have cared for dogs and cats my whole adult life. Currently have 4 cats and working for a dog walking/pet sitting service. My schedule is somewhat flexible. Additionally.
Rachel can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious...
Amanda F.
Hana G.
Bethesda, MD
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I volunteered at a wildlife center for 2 years and interned at a vet clinic. This is why I have experience with animals and love them.
I house sit for all my friends when they go away and have to take out dogs, feed cats, etc. I even have experience with pigs, horses, you name it!
Hana can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Hana is great! She cares for my two senior special needs cats while I am out of town. It is such a relief to know they are properly cared for."
April H.
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: Daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Machaila has been my go to sitter for my two kitties! Whenever she comes to watch them, they are always so playful and happy with her. I know my babies are taken care of very well with Machaila. "
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Yadira S.
Rockville, MD
$25-35/hr
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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
Yadira can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"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 go above and beyond what was asked of her. My cats and I would highly recommend her for taking care of your...
Justin M.
Terri S.
Silver Spring, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had pets my entire life. I have trained five of my own dogs through local dog training organizations that focus on positive reinforcement, owner education and developing an understanding of animal behavior. I will support and reinforce your training efforts. In addition, my family has volunteered with Fidos for Freedom...
Terri can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
Jessica B.
Gaithersburg, MD
$40/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: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
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...
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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: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
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.
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References
5.0
(2)
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...
Preitha M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Throughout childhood and beyond, I've been raised with dogs, cats, fish and rabbits. I absolutely love animals. I have volunteered at various animal shelters and have worked at an animal kennel/animal hospital for three years. I have experience with handling dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when what I wanted to buy wasn't available. Recommend 100%."
Gretchen F.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have done pet care for cats on care. com! I do have cat references!
I will take care your cat and send you pictures of when I visit!
Alicia can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Alicia responded quickly to a short-notice cat-sitting request when I had an urgent family situation out-of-town. I interviewed several sitters via Zoom and selected Alicia for the 18-day job. Alicia is very upbeat and it was not long before my shy cat greeted her...
Monica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience with caring for my cat. I can help with Pet Sitting and Grooming/Brushing. I love cats with every fiber of my being and will definitely love your cat! (:
Autumn can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Autumn is a true cat lover and took excellent care of our beloved cat for a week. I would have no problem using Autumn to cat sit again. Strongly recommend."
Irina M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kenneth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kenneth was kind, responsive, and went above and beyond while we were away. He even took our trash out for us! We loved getting pictures of the cats while we were gone, and were so happy to see they were going about their normal routine and not hiding from him. I...
Terri R.
I have lived with dogs my entire life. I have 3 girls at home whom I potty trained, taught to sit, stay, and up/stand. I also have a cat he's only 8 months and i've absolutely fallen in love with him, he's a bit spoiled. Lastly I have a bearded dragon, animals are my passion and have been my life long companions since I can...
Alexandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Talia S.
Rockville, MD
$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have pet sit for my neighbors for years, and I have had cats, dogs, and fish my entire life. I am dependable and very eager to interact with pets! I would love to be considered!!
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Derwood, MD
Teresa B.
5.0
We are so happy to have Teresa boarding for our pet. We are lucky to hire her in the last minute. I will definitely recommend her if you need a pet sitter or boarding she is great!!!
- Care member
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.
Rachel L.
5.0
We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious throughout the pandemic. I've had no...
- Amanda F.
Hana G.
5.0
Hana is great! She cares for my two senior special needs cats while I am out of town. It is such a relief to know they are properly cared for.
- April 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 Derwood, MD
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Derwood, MD?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Derwood, MD through Care.com will cost an average of $14.50 per hour as of May, 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 Derwood, MD?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Derwood, MD. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 2 cat sitters in Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD?
The best cat sitters near you in Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Derwood, 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.