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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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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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Orly E.

Dedicated Pet/House Sitter And Animal Lover

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Orly, I am an experienced pet and house sitter from Cleveland, OH. I have been working with animals for several years with great references. While I've mainly worked with dogs and cats, I'm a quick study and am always open to learning more about all types of animals.

Erin S. says "Orly has watched our animals several times and we couldn't ask for a better sitter. She's easy to communicate with and we always come back to happy, well...

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Julia B.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Emily R.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have always grown up with dogs and cats running around our farmhouse in the Poconos, Pa. I love dogs and wish I had the time to have one but that is why sitting dogs is perfect! I am a college student athlete studying elementary education. I am honest, caring, and full of energy! I am flexible with my schedule for I have...
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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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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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Makenzie R.

Kenzie And Kitties

Woburn, MA

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a 3rd grade teacher in Peabody, MA. I recently bought a house in Georgetown, MA. My husband and I would be happy to board your pet at our house or travel to your house to watch them. We love cats and dogs! We have been cat and dog sitting for multiple families for the last 7 years.
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Brianna D.

Your Pets New Best Friend

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I would love to provide convenient and excellent care for your pets! I am reliable and easy to communicate with; I will make time for you and I will find the perfect schedule for you, I and your fur baby. I am available for walks, pet sitting, feedings, or even just to hangout for a bit during the day while you have to work. I...

Meghan G. says "Brianna watched my pup Leeloo for a week while I was away. She did an incredible job. Leeloo can be very demanding, but it was evident when I returned how...

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Victoria O.

Cant Wait To Meet Your Non Human Family Member!!

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Angela I.

Friendly Responsible Pet Sitter

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a friendly and enthusiastic person and have a lot of experience working with animals. My duties usually involve walking, feeding and overnight sitting. I have three years of experience in pet care, and my aim is always to deliver quality care and adore your pet as much as you do! Although I'm comfortable helping you take...

Nicholas C. says "Angela has been walking my lab Mac as needed for a few years now. She's very dependable and loves Mac, and he is always very excited to see her too! I...

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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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Diana S.

Pet Lover Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 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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Sophia R.

Help With Your Fur Babies!

Medford, MA

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

Jena P. says "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...

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Sarah L.

Fun And Friendly Sitter That Loves Animals!

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Sarah and I recently graduated with my masters from BU and am still living in the area. I have a huge passion for all animals and would love to help out in my community. I grew up with dogs my whole life and have a cat of my own named Stella! I have 3 years of experience pet sitting both dogs and cats and I can...

Ariana A. says "Sarah took care of our rambunctious Bernedoodle for 2 nights while we attended a wedding. When we came home she was happy and the house was in perfect...

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Katie S.

Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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Nisha D.

Your Loyal Hireable Pet Caregiver

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
-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...

Lora P. says "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...

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Brianna S.

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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...

Care Member says "We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit...

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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 October 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

Orly E.

Orly has watched our animals several times and we couldn't ask for a better sitter. She's easy to communicate with and we always come back...

- Erin 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

Oksana S.

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...

- Teodora T.

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 October, 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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