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Maliha C.

Can't Wait To Meet Your Fur Babies

Newton, MA

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Maliha and I am from Newton, Ma. I absolutely adore animals and even have two cats of my own (shadow and coconut)! I am a first year pharmacy student and on my free time I work for a company where I care for different types, sizes, and ages of cats and dogs. Some services I offer are boarding, house sitting...
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Marissa L.

Experienced Pet Sitter Who Adores Animals- References Happily Available

Newton, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hello! I am a pet sitter and I adore animals. It is my pleasure to give them excellent, loving, top notch care. I understand it can be emotionally stressful for both pets and owners while separated and I make sure your animals are loved and feel safe while in my care. While taking care of dogs, I prefer to stay overnight at...
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Anna R.

Short Or Long Term Pet-Sitter And Dog Walker

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Anna is current graduate student at Emerson College, where she is earning her Master's Degree in Theatre Education. She loves animals and is looking for one-time or recurring pet setting and/or dog walking work while she is in school. Anna has experience looking after both dogs and cats, and has worked with many pets with unique...

Emma L. says "Anna has cat-sit for me and my family on multiple occasions! She has not only been incredibly responsible, but has gone above and beyond simply feeding our...

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Julia L.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Julia. I would love to help you take care of your pets. I'm head over heels with dogs and cats of any breed, age or size. I have been a dog walker/sitter in the Boston area for about 6 years now. I started out with walking apps, and then spent about 3 years collectively working for dog walking companies and...

Kaitlin S. says "I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how...

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Deidra L.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, I love pets, and have a border collie of my own that just turned 2 years old (living in Seattle while I finish up grad school in Boston). I have lived with cats for the past 5 years, and have a special connection to all animals. I have over 2 years of paid pet sitting experience, and am currently employed as a daily dog...

Care Member says "Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion...

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Oksana S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experience sitter with 10 and plus years of experience. I love animals. I have a cat on my own. Can also perform baths and light grooming.

Teodora T. says "Oksana has been taking care of my senior cat over the last few months, when I travel. She is amazing! She bonded with my cat right away and take great...

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Natalya B.

MUZZLE NUDGE Pet Care And Boarding.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
Animals are my love and passion. I am a skilled Certified Dog Trainer with over 25 years of pet care experience and excellent references. I offer safe and nurturing in-home pet sitting and pet care services for a wide range of animals, including dog, cats, fish, and small mammals: - workday check-ins and feedings, overnight...

Care Member says "Natalya is the best. So glad we found her. She is reliable, conscientious and gives our fur babies lots of attention. Going away on vacation is so...

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Priyanka V.

Pet Sitter

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
I have had dogs since I was in middle school. I recently brought back 3 dogs from a small country in Africa , where I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I've been taking care of my neighbor's pets (cats and dogs) since high school. I have also taken care of birds and fish (a beta fish was my first pet!) I am very friendly and...
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Emily D.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I absolutely love animals, and I would love to help take care of your cat(s) and/or dog(s). I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.

Christian B. says "Emily was professional, courteous, and so wonderful with our dogs. We booked her very last minute after our pet sitting plan fell through unexpectedly,...

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Nathan D.

Newly Experienced Pet/housesitter

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Nathan :) newly into pet/house-sitting, and super excited to earn more experience. Most recent experience was 8 weeks cat/house-sitting.

Care Member says "Nathan did aa wonderful job taking care of my cat and tending to the care of my home while I was away. I was so impressed with the amount of attention...

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Julia B.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...
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Taylor S.

Experienced Cat Sitter Looking For Opportunities!

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
For over seven years, I have volunteered with a local cat rescue caring for the cats at their storefront location, and have also taken care of cats at their homes while their owners are away. Creating trust and bonds with cats as well as providing the best care possible is my priority and specialty! I have a very open and...

Care Member says "Taylor took great care of my cats. They really took to her, even my shy cat who doesn’t usually come out for anyone! "

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Christine M.

Energetic Dog Lover

Dedham, MA

5.0(0)
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$29/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello, I live in Dedham and I have a 6-year-old Labrador/Beagle mix who is awesome and a 3yr old long haired chihuahua I grew up with dogs and cats since I was very young. I had a Golden Retriever as an adult, and now my current dogs. I take them out a lot, hiking and to the dog park and long walks. They're spoiled as I believe...
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Cathy F.

Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
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...

Maria S. says "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...

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Lesley F.

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and fish. I have experience administering insulin shots to cats, running errands, cleaning litter boxes, light housekeeping, etc. I can spend quality time overnight with your animal friends if needed and am happy to keep you posted on how they are...

Jessica H. says "Lesley was such a huge help with my cat, Ravioli, over a long weekend. I especially appreciated how flexible she was when my travel plans changed. My cat...

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Victoria O.

Cant Wait To Meet Your Non Human Family Member!!

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name's Victoria and I would love to take the opportunity of meeting and caring for your non human family member! I do have some experience as I have dog sitted and cat sitted for a couple of years. And I absolutely love furry ( friendly ) animals !!

Nicole L. says "Victoria watched my dog a few times while I was away. She was reliable, reasonably priced, a great communicator, and very loving to my dog. I highly...

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Cristina B.

Comfortable With Paws And Claws! :)

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I have been a pet-sitter to many family friends, tenants and neighbors over the years. I have taken care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and turtles. I am also a volunteer at the MSPCA animal shelter where I work with small animals such as rabbits, chinchillas, ferrets, mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs.

Amanda S. says "I've known Cristina for about 10 years. With her huge heart and love for animals, I knew she'd be great to help take care of my kitten. She is THE BEST...

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Diana S.

Pet Lover Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I looove animals. I miss so much my cats and dogs in Colombia where I am from. As I miss them so much I have decided to be a sitter

Susana F. says "She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love."

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Nela L.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, I grew up around cats and have experience cat sitting for many years. I will make sure to provide everything your pet needs.

Care Member says "100% recommend Nela. Responsible, communicative. "

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Maxie G.

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I just moved to South Boston June 1st. I do have a full time job in Healthcare, from 9-4 in Wilmington MA. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I grew up with a long haired black cat and a fox hound dog! I live right across from Carson beach in South Boston, which is perfect for dog walking. I have done many dog/house...

Brittany C. says "Maxie has watched our dog, Archie (Great Pyrenees mix) multiple times and Archie loves her so much! It gives us such comfort going out of town knowing...

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  • 60 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent cat sitter reviews from local parents in Newton, MA

Cat Sitters in Newton, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters

Anna R.

Anna has cat-sit for me and my family on multiple occasions! She has not only been incredibly responsible, but has gone above and beyond...

- Emma L.

Julia L.

I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly,...

- Kaitlin S.

Deidra L.

Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Newton, MA

Hiring a cat sitter near you in Newton, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $20.50 per hour as of June, 2025. 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.

You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Newton, MA. 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 Newton, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

The best cat sitters near you in Newton, 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.

It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Newton, 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.

When looking for a cat sitter near you in Newton, 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.

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