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Chantry L.

Pet Sitter/Walker

Barnstable, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
boarding
Hey! I go by Tani. I love animals and would love to help care for/walk your pets. I'm 18, freshman at 4Cs, and have my own transportation. I've taken care of pets on and off since I was 12, including dog walking/sitting, cat sitting, and horse care/barn chores. Growing up I helped care for the family pets which included...

Care Member says "Was a very positive experience, she is lovely and took great care of our 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier."

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Izzy M.

Pet Sitter/Walker/Caretaker

Barnstable, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have years of experience caring for dogs, cats, horses, and many other farm animals. I've worked at horse stables and as a dog sitter/walker and trainer for friends and family. I love all animals as if they're my own!
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Natalie Z.

Barnstable, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I adore pets & have done pet sitting and dog walking in the past.
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Mia P.

Fun, Responsible Pet Sitter

Barnstable, MA

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have 7+ years of experience caring for my own dog and cats, and 4+ years of experience caring for other's cats. I'm comfortable assisting in pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, etc. I'm flexible with hours/jobs, I have my own car for transport, and will be responsible when caring for your pet!
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Toni R.

Barnstable, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I am looking for part time work helping busy families. I specialize in weekly family meal preparation, shopping & provisioning of any kind. Picture this, you and I have a quick conversation about your families likes & dislikes, I then shop, prep, cook all of your meals for seven days. I clean up, go home, and you have a...
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Julia U.

Pet Care Provider

Sandwich, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My names Julia, and I love being around animals. I have two dogs and a cat at home that I absolutely adore. I've pet sit for a bigger dog before when a family was away and had no issues. I love pets of all breeds and sizes so that won't be a problem. Please let me know if you're interested in my services!

Debrah L. says "Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her. Keltie loves her !"

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Kathy T.

Dog Walker

Sandwich, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Experienced dog/cat sitter. Available for overnight stays, wellness checks, feedings, and daily walks. Also available to run errands, water plants, groceries, and doctors appointments.

Care Member says "Kathy took excellent care of my 4 year old mini-goldendoodle while I was traveling for six days. Kathy took the utmost care to ensure my dog had a great...

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Kerry B.

Pet Sitter

Centerville, MA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I have been caring for friends and family members pets for several years. I have also cared for sickly pets including caring and dispensing shots for diabetic cats. I love cats and dogs but have experience with fish, hamsters, rabbits and gerbils as well.
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Pam F.

Daily BULLDOG Diva

West Yarmouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Highly educated with brachiocephalic breeds (pushed in flat faces) and their needs and restrictions. 25 years of experience involving bulldog rescue. I was a coordinator for 5 states. From emergency fosters, surrenders, medical management/care, behavior challenged dogs, potty training, to finding the perfect adoptive family....

Care Member says "Pam is an experienced, professional caregiver that aided my mom after her cancer diagnosis. She managed her Dr appts, medications, shopping, daily...

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Shaye H.

Shaye

South Yarmouth, MA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I am a rising senior at Tulane University studying Finance and business Management. I currently am working at Fidelity Investments for the summer, but am looking to pet sit after work or on the weekends. I have grown up around dogs/cats and have extensive experience regarding taking care of animals. I have 4 dogs and 1 cat of...
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Alinda T.

In-home Dog Sitter

Centerville, MA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I currently watch dogs in peoples homes and can do overnights in the cape cod areas. I work remotely and can work from your home.
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Lily L.

Lily L.

Sandwich, MA

from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals, I lived with a dog my entire childhood and now I visit and watch my grandparents dog whenever I get the chance. I currently live with a cat in college so I am very familiar with both cats and dogs! I've done plenty of pet sitting for family friends with birds, cats, fish, and dogs.
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Patrick M.

Pet Sitter/Walker

East Sandwich, MA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Patrick. I have grown up with multiple cats and dogs my entire life, and have also watched over pets of my friends and family. I love taking care of animals, and I hope you will consider me to take care of yours!
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Veronica S.

Hi!

Marstons Mills, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Veronica, and I love all dogs! Back home I have two Mutts Louie and Frankie, and I've been walking and helping care for them since middle school. As well as walking my neighbor's and stepmom's dogs whenever asked. I can help with sitting, walking, transportation, and playing outside. Thank you for your consideration,...
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Julie W.

Loving And Experienced Dog Sitting For Many Years

South Yarmouth, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Experience and loving dog sitter with many references. I can stay at your home while you travel, etc
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Hannah M.

South Yarmouth, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Lifelong experience with dogs, cats, & rabbits as pets and have a couple years of experience with pet sitting! Am an avid runner and am able to take care of energetic animals.
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Jessica D.

Pet Lover- Sandwich MA

Sandwich, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
Pet lover with 10+ years of house sitting, dog sitting, grooming, walking, feeding, playing and most importantly loving pets. Would love to help take care of your fury friends.
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Haley B.

Animal Caretaker

West Barnstable, MA

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I graduated from Virginia Tech with animal Science degree emphasizing in companion animals and equine sciences. I have 8 years of professional experience working at barns, pet sitting, and training. I am also a pet owner of 2 dogs and a cow.
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Haley L.

Happy To Help Haley

Sandwich, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I hold a BS in Psychology and recently completed a semester of graduate school studying Social Work. Due to COVID, I am seeking a full time or part time pet sitting opportunity to care for your furry family member(s) while we learn from one another and grow together! I bring a bright smile and positive, yet realistic,...
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Sarah J.

Marstons Mills, MA

from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have pet-sitted guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, fish, hermit crabs, you name it! I love animals young and old and would love to take care of your pet!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.20/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Barnstable, MA

Dog Sitters in Barnstable, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Chantry L.

Was a very positive experience, she is lovely and took great care of our 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier.

- Care member

Julia U.

Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her. Keltie loves her !

- Debrah L.

Kathy T.

Kathy took excellent care of my 4 year old mini-goldendoodle while I was traveling for six days. Kathy took the utmost care to ensure my dog...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Barnstable, MA

Dog sitters near you in Barnstable, MA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Barnstable, MA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Barnstable, MA is $17.20.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Barnstable, MA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Barnstable, MA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Barnstable, MA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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