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Marisela H.

Take Care Pets

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced I love dogs/ cat of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming and I clean your house with my own supplies.

Care Member says "Marisela seems very kind, arrived on time, and walked my dog without issue. "

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Pet Sitter In Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Lauren, and I am an animal lover. I grew up with labradors and German Shepards and have experience with cats. Full time teacher but available on evenings or weekends for walks or sitting.
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Pet Walker/Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have taken care of furry friends for over 40 years. I have raised, bred, and shown Irish Setters. I have shown our family Himalayan in Household Pet Shows. I love the mixed breeds feline and canine and all have been members of the family. I have worked throughout many years for veterinarians and have a background as well in...

Kara A. says "Barbara was wonderful and my pets loved her! She stayed at our house for a week while we were away on vacation. She sent us updates every day, kept the...

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Pet Sitter Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have been a cat sitter twice in the past and a dog sitter once. I am great with animals and have a dog of my own named Toby! I love animals and can play with them and even lightly groom them.
Christine S.'s Photo

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Christine. I am an animal lover and have had both dogs and cats all throughout my life. (Currently have 1 dig and 1 cat+1 stray that lives on my porch) I have done pet sitting in the past for family and friends. I can see I live nearby, and I'm a morning person, so I think this could be a great fit! Hope to hear...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting for 4 years now. I have a reoccurring client who hires me for week long trips, their good girl, Clover, is a special girl who needs a lot of medical attention when it comes to hips and joints so I have a background with medications. Another reoccurring client of mine has me do a lot of weekend or day...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Pet sitting, housekeeping, and house sitting were my first jobs, and I have continued to do so on the side since! I'm an animal lover with a few pets of my own at home. I have experience with a wide variety of pets; -dogs -cats -rabbits -hamsters -reptiles -marine life *some experience with chickens and exotic animals...
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Care For Your Fury Friends

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and playful. I like working with animals because they make me laugh, smile and give me self confidence when I care for another living creature. Animals are a pure joy they're one of Gods gifts. they're so loving in return without asking for anything in return. The joy of...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have extensive experience with pet care. I grew up on a rural property with every pet you could think of... cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, goats etc. I have about 5 years experience with dog sitting.
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Pet Lover:)

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$12/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog or cat sitting (or any animal) in your own home. I have lots of experience with animals and pets, especially cats! I hope to love and take care of your fur babies as if they were my own!
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I Love All Animals

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
I have been pet sitting regularly for the last 10 years. I've cared regularly for others' dogs, cats, chickens, and goats. And I have some recurring experience with ducks, sheep, horses, donkeys, yaks, cows, and turkeys. I have administered medications including shots, and have experience with many temperamental animals. Over...

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
Throughout my life, I've been surrounded by animals. I've been a dog sitter for family friends, and I'm interested in expanding my role into more of a side gig. Personally, I have two cats and two dogs. My furry companions bring so much joy into my life. Growing up I was always fostering kittens, rescuing baby bunnies, and I...
Sarah R.'s Photo

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
A huge animal lover at heart with my own pup at home! Grew up caring for dogs, not experienced with cats other than a few cat-sitting jobs here and there. Message me for me info!
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Cat And Dog Lover

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a cat lover and great with dogs- I am a mother of 2 preteens and looking for some extra side work during the daytime hours I live in the pleasant valley/ pooughkeepsie area . Hoping to be able to help a neighbor in need with some pet sitting- walking- even some light errands as well Thanks Jess.
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Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Pleasant Valley, NY

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have always had a passion for animals, especially dogs and cats . I have two dogs of my own, "Jack and Jill "who are like my children . I have had cats my whole life and currently have 2, Buca and Bella. I was recently blessed with my first "grand-doggy", Rocky. I can provide endless references about my love for pets . I am a...

Care Member says "June was prompt and took good care of A. We were super busy, so June’s walking A. was so helpful."

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I'm A Responsible Very Caring Pet Sitter With Great Referenced

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm a very caring pet care professional with many years of experience and glowing references. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs . I have experience administering meds like insulin and other forms. Being with animals and watching over them gives me peace. I have my own dog, three mice and four cats. 2 inside...
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Pleasant Valley, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting for years I work part time at a dog shelter currently I clean up walk feed and give meds to the dogs and occasionally cats. I have my own dog and 2 cats at home I'm a very big animal lover I also live the outdoors so walks are my favorite.
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Pet Care Provider

Highland, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home (dogs, cats, small pets if given instruction). Very comfortable around animals- I have two Wheaten terriers ages 10 and 12, and I have ridden and worked with horses for 10+ years.
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Friendly Ans Responsible Pet Sitter

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I'm an Educator looking for part time pet sitting work. I have cat/dog sat for many families over the past 5 years. I also have 3 cats of my own. I'm very responsible, punctual and an animal lover!

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  • 60 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.64/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated cat sitters is 5.0

Recent cat sitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Cat Sitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters

Marisela H.

Marisela seems very kind, arrived on time, and walked my dog without issue.

- Care member

Barbara J.

Barbara was wonderful and my pets loved her! She stayed at our house for a week while we were away on vacation. She sent us updates every...

- Kara A.

June K.

June was prompt and took good care of A. We were super busy, so June’s walking A. was so helpful.

- Care member

FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY

Hiring a cat sitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY through Care.com will cost an average of $16.64 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 Poughkeepsie, NY. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 14 cat sitters in Poughkeepsie, NY, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

The best cat sitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY 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 Poughkeepsie, NY 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 Poughkeepsie, NY, 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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