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Erin D.
Melrose, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi fur parents! My name is Erin D, I am a college student attending Umass amherst. Although most of my previous gigs involve children, I do have plenty of experience sitting families with dogs and some overnight dog sitting (references available upon request)! I also take care of my 1 dogs and 2 cats at home:) Looking for a...
Erin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello my name is Allison, I live in Melrose Ma and love animals. I have my own golden retriever, and volunteer at a local cat shelter.
My mother fosters animals so my normal is around 9 little kittens at home.
Allison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in Pet Care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years. I have experience with special needs, handicapped, and senior cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
Kayleigh can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
I have extensive experience with both dogs and cats. Over the years, I have cared for a variety of breeds and personalities, making me adaptable to different needs and temperaments. One thing that sets me apart is my dedication to providing a safe and comfortable environment for your pets. I understand that leaving your beloved...
I have experience caring for my friends' pets and also have pets of my own (2 cats and a dog). I'll care for your cats as if they are my own!
Serena can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been around pets my whole life and I love them all! We've always had dogs but we've also had parakeets, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, and a rabbit! I've also been around cats through family and friends but unfortunately haven't had my own due to my mom's allergies and landlord restrictions.
Since age 14 friends/ family...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kelsey is a close friend of mine and I would trust her the most with my pets. She has a dog herself, and always comes with me to my dog sitting gigs because she loves all dogs. She will provide constant attention and care to any pet. You can be certain that you are...
Briana J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting on the weekends in your home. I am a college student and have grown up on a farm with cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. I am very comfortable with and have such a love for animals, and I would be privileged to take care of and spend time with your animals. I have much experience taking care of our farm and...
Portia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets!
Please feel free to contact me to discuss...
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare,...
Sara T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."
Alysia M.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul.
I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started to take care of cats and dogs when I was 6 years old. As a child, I was very interested in all types of animals, so I have had as a pet: fish, lizards, parrots, hamsters, and turtles. No snakes, though:)
I have almost three years of a cat-sitter experience.
Yulia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Yulia is my close friend, and I've known her for more than 12 years. She is very responsible, caring, and reliable person. Also, she really loves animals, and she took care of our cat several times when my family and I were on vacation"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.
Kayleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!"
Bijit K.
5.0
(1)
I love all animals and love to care for them. I grew up with 2 dogs, 4 cats, chickens, ducks, etc. (the list goes on).
I provide dog walking and pet sitting, and have experience working for a dog walking company for 4+ years.
Dylan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I had the privilege of meeting Dylan while conducting an interoffice intervention for a group that Dylan just had started with. The characteristics of Dylan that attracted my attention when I met him make it easy for me to give him an endorsement. Dylan brings...
Amanda P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Alexa. I currently run my online holistic nutrition practice specializing in autoimmune disease health. I'm an author and licensed elementary teacher in MA. I love pet sitting on the side and have years of experience with many families caring for cats and dogs. I would love to meet your pets!
Alexa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Alexa was great to work with! She took care of my cat Oscar for a week and did a great job checking in on him, giving him food, and administering kitty meds. Would definitely hire again! Thanks so much!"
Stephen N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...
Cathy can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have owned a dog, cats (one year, one of my cats had kittens), a turtle, gerbils, finches, fish and frogs. My pets...
Maria S.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...
Brianna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Brianna was great! We worked things out over phone/text/email as needed and she stopped by my place every other day to make sure my cats were fed, their litter box cleaned and they were cared for while I was on vacation. She sent pictures each visit! The idea of...
Candice M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-HAS CAR
-OPEN TO BOARDING
-EXPERIENCE WITH ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
-FULLY VACCINATED
My name is Nisha. I am a 22-year-old Boston University Grad Student.
A little bit more about myself, I'm a local resident in the Allston/Brighton area. I have my own vehicle & willing to travel. I have a clean driving record and have no...
Nisha can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Nisha cared for our very nervous 13 year old dog Henry in our hotel in Boston during Christmas Eve & day. Each day, she arrived on time and sent us picture and video updates that set our minds at ease. We would recommend Nisha for any care needs you have. She is...
Lora P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a pet lover since the day I was born! I have had too many cats to count, big dogs, fish, and I currently have a gecko named Daisy. Although animal care is not my background, I am reliable for jobs such as dog/cat sitting, dog walking, and care for reptiles.
Alexa can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 2020 Duke graduate and now a rising 4th year medical student at Boston University. I'm looking for flexible, intermittent work to help pay for school expenses.
I'm the daughter of a veterinarian and spent my entire life before college caring for animals in my father's clinic. I love every animal, although I especially...
Noelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had lots of water on her walk since it was a very hot day. She also was good company for Paisley when was she...
Jena P.
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Melrose, MA
Kelsey L.
5.0
Kelsey watched our dog Toby for us while we went away on vacation and I am so glad we found her! She did an excellent job and was very reliable. She kept in communication with us throughout the vacation and gave us updates which we had asked for. We came home to a very happy puppy and a clean house!...
- Jill B.
Marta S.
5.0
I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare, too!
- Sara T.
Maria V.
5.0
Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her.
- Alysia M.
Yulia G.
5.0
I've known Yulia for a long time. She is very reliable and disciplined. When I was away for a few weeks, she did a fantastic job taking care of my cat Kandace. I would totally recommend Yulia as a petsitter to anyone! She is really great!
- Care member
Kayleen H.
5.0
Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!
- Bijit K.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Melrose, MA
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Melrose, MA?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Melrose, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $16.40 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 Melrose, MA?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Melrose, MA. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 5 cat sitters in Melrose, MA, 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 Melrose, MA?
The best cat sitters near you in Melrose, MA 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 Melrose, MA?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Melrose, MA 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 Melrose, MA?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Melrose, MA, 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.