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60 cat sitters are listed in Potomac, MD
The average rate is $13/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 2 years
Cat sitters in Potomac, MD
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 walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
My name is Sophia and I am a college student. I am Red Cross Certified in babysitting and I have been petsitting and babysitting for many years. I truly enjoy taking care of both children and animals.
I'd describe my personality as positive, organized, responsible.
I like working with animals because I have always had dogs and...
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting
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
"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...
Mariah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have owned cats, dogs, and horses for most of my life. Outside of my experience as a pet owner, I also have over 15 years of experience pet sitting for cats, dogs, and horses, including administering medication, walking, cleaning litter boxes, and feeding. Comfortable with all sizes of dogs.
I'm unable to provide dog boarding...
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Michelle is the best! My dogs love her and she took great care of them."
Michele B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I have a vehicle. Care keeps changing my profile unprompted.
I've always had an easy connection and shared warmth with animals. We had a variety of pets in my household growing up such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and turtles. For a few years now I have provided pet sitting for friends and referrals.
I am attentive to body...
Kierra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Kierra is an organized, compassionate, and professional care-giver. She listens attentively to instructions, asks intelligent questions, and takes careful notes. She sent me pictures and provided regular updates. I would absolutely contact Kierra again for...
Lisa C.
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.
Katherine W.
Reston, VA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine, and I have been working with animals on and off since late high school.
In high school, I worked with some neighborhood cats- feeding, cleaning litterboxes, playing, etc...
In college, I have been working as a seasonal dog walker/pet sitter. Currently, I work as a dog bather in the grooming suite...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at...
Parmjeet 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 transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
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.
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, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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!"
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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: Boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, 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.
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 sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
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.
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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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.
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 3 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, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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....
Sarah B.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Elena took care of our guinea pigs while we were out of the country for two weeks. She was responsive and responsible. She sent us a photo at every visit and left a note with a print picture of our guinea pigs! I will hire her again."
Tomoko A.
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: Pet sitting, grooming
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.
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 sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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.
Jelisa C.
Rockville, MD
$18-25/hr
I have a number of years of volunteer experience working with dogs and cats. I did over night work to make sure newborn pets were fed and able to use the restroom as well as sitting for dogs and cats as well. I also have experience caring for fish and reptiles. I personally have 2 dogs (a jack russell terrier and a chihuahua)...
Jelisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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
Hello! I am a college student who misses having pets! I have had almost 5 years of experience house/pet sitting for dogs up to 75lbs, cats, fish, and small animals like Guinea pigs. I would love to help you take care of your furry friends!
Maite can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Potomac, 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.
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is the best! My dogs love her and she took great care of them.
- Michele B.
Kierra S.
5.0
Kierra is an organized, compassionate, and professional care-giver. She listens attentively to instructions, asks intelligent questions, and takes careful notes. She sent me pictures and provided regular updates. I would absolutely contact Kierra again for assistance!
- Lisa C.
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.
Katherine W.
5.0
Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at communicating and is often available...
- Parmjeet K.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Potomac, MD
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Potomac, MD?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Potomac, MD through Care.com will cost an average of $13.50 per hour as of July, 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 Potomac, MD?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Potomac, 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 Potomac, 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 Potomac, MD?
The best cat sitters near you in Potomac, 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 Potomac, MD?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Potomac, 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 Potomac, MD?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Potomac, 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.