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Mckenzie F.

Part Time Walker Or Sitter Available

Bristol, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
I am an experienced sitter with cats and dogs of all sizes. I have had cats and dogs in the past, and I currently watch two dogs (husky mixes) on occasion, and my availability is very flexible.

Kathy B. says "McKenzie has taken care of my 3 large dogs for over 4 years now. She is amazing and will care for your dogs like they are her own!"

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Jaida Q.

Pet Sitter

Bristol, RI

from
$15/hr
I love to take care of animals. I have had animals around all my life and I have experience pet sitting! I own a dog myself and I am willing to watch pets who are friendly with strangers.
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Olivia M.

Bristol, RI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I love animals! I would love to sit your dog/cat. I have two cats right now and I use to have a dog. My boyfriends family just got a puppy and I watched, walked, and played with him a lot already! I would love to take care of your pet!
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Joviana G.

Bristol, RI

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
Hello! I am Jovi, I am home for Winter Break and I am an avid animal lover! I have 5 Years of experience in pet sitting and have cared for a variety of pets. My services include: Dog Walking Feeding and Medication Playtime and Enrichment Litter box/Cage Maintenance Updates and Communication I am a reliable, trustworthy,...
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Karisa S.

Pet Sitter

Bristol, RI

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hey everyone ! Im currently a full time nanny but on weekends and in my spare time I walk dogs for some of my neighbors as well as have my own little puppy ! I've always been an animal lover and I've been around dogs my whole life . I'm available for overnights if needed but message me for more info if you need some care for...
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Kate M.

Bristol, RI

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi! I'm Kate! I am a current Senior at RWU! I am a dog lover and would love to help with dog sitting or walking! Whether it's daily walks, overnights, or cuddles, I'm happy to help!
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Sarah L.

Somerset, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a registered nurse and I am looking walk, dog or cat sit, overnight care, or drop in visits for all your pet needs! I am an ER nurse and I have a 2-year-old Australian shepherd named Pippa. I've grown up with dogs and love dogs (more than people) and am looking for a job that brings me some joy outside of the ER! I promise...
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Melissa D.

Love Animals Long Term Sitter. Daily! All Day! Great Trainer. Studying To Be A Vet Assistant.

Fall River, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm an animal lover, I own two cats (and some fun reptiles!) and have had many dogs in the past both large and small. I have house sat for multiple families with multiple pets, old & young. I have experience in caring for sick or deaf/blind dogs/cats, including administering medication. I also work well with...

Kristina N. says "Melissa has been really great with our two Belgian malinois as they can be a little tough at times. She always shows up and is flexible if we need to...

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Michelle T.

Providing The BEST PET CARE EVER!!!

Riverside, RI

4.9(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have been dog walking and pet sitting for years. I'm a lifelong animal lover. My first job was working in a Veterinary Clinic where, over the course of 8 years, I learned all about pet's health, happiness, safety and how to handle them properly. I have also had a wide variety of my own pets including cats, dogs, birds,...

Laura H. says "Michelle came through in a pinch! Excellent service and care for my baby dog. "

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Lisa G.

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi my name is Lisa. I have been pet sitting on and off for 6 years I went back to school for a while so had to close acct due to my studies . I am an extreme animal lover . All pets I care for are loved and treated as my own I myself have 2 dogs 3 cats of my own I have fostered abused dogs and cats. I know how difficult and...

Mike G. says "Lisa sat for me over night and did pop ins she was wonderful followed my directions even through the holiday my pets were not alone she staying with them I...

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Maxine P.

Pet Lover To Care For Your Fur Babies

Somerset, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I have worked with countless families in the past as a nanny/babysitter, where I have cared for, fed, walked and loved many different cats and dogs! If you need a pop in sitter for your pet to be fed, walked or just snuggled, I'm your girl!
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Michelle J.

Pet Sitter

Barrington, RI

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi I have a cat and dog of my own and have had a variety of pets over the years. These include rabbits hamsters and parrots
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Marlo L.

Pet Care Sitter

Portsmouth, RI

from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have cared for cats, dogs, rats, ferrets, fish, mice, and rabbits. I am very caring and responsible.
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Ashley C.

Loving Animal Caretaker

Fall River, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Ashley. I have about 3 years of experience pet sitting both small-medium dogs and cats. I have also grown up with the company of cats, dogs, and small mammals. I have a great love for animals and would take care of your pets as if they were my own. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Gina G.

Part-time Pet Care Provider/Sitter

Fall River, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I can provide pet care/sitting in your home. Mainly for dogs, including large breeds, but can also assist with pet care for cats or other animals. I've had my own dog, and have also done volunteer work at an animal shelter in the past.
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Casey J.

Warwick, RI

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
I have owned dogs my whole life and would love to walk or sit for some awesome pups.
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Rebecca A.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Fall River, MA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I'm an experience animal caregiver with 4 years of animal training at Bristol County Agricultural High School. I have owned 9 cats and 1 horse throughout my life and cared for many animals in between. I love animals of all sizes and would welcome the opportunity to make some more...
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Cari F.

Part Time Caregiver

Portsmouth, RI

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
Hello my name is Cari and I have a daughter and 4 crazy cats that are my world. I have worked with animals for many years including be trained at the Potter League hands on as an animal care assistant for both dogs and cats and I just love them. I am a caring, compassionate, and trustworthy person especially when it comes to...
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Nicole F.

Pet Sitter

Portsmouth, RI

from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Nicole and I'd love to pet sit for you! I have taken care of animals whether it was pet-sitting or dog walking since I was 13 years old! I'm currently a medical student looking to spend some quality time with animals (and pay off my student loans lol). I am happy to take care of energetic pets and to play for...
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Mercy P.

Dog Sitter/walker

Portsmouth, RI

from
$14/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
hello, I have experience with dogs since my family has dogs. I take them on walks, feed them, bathe them at times. I have two sphynx cats of my own whom I take care of and have loads of fun with I'd describe my personality as motivated, organized, charismatic I like working with animals because I want the animal that I'm...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.83/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Bristol, RI

Dog Sitters in Bristol, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Mckenzie F.

McKenzie has taken care of my 3 large dogs for over 4 years now. She is amazing and will care for your dogs like they are her own!

- Kathy B.

Melissa D.

Melissa has been really great with our two Belgian malinois as they can be a little tough at times. She always shows up and is flexible if...

- Kristina N.

Michelle T.

Michelle came through in a pinch! Excellent service and care for my baby dog.

- Laura H.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Bristol, RI

Dog sitters near you in Bristol, RI 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 Bristol, RI 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 Bristol, RI is $15.83.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Bristol, RI. 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 Bristol, RI 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 Bristol, RI, 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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