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I have experience watching and taking care of various animals which includes dogs, cats, fish and birds. I love being around animals and so well with managing them while ensuring they have a great time!
Passionate dog lover with a heart for paws. While I may lack formal experience, my genuine adoration for dogs and personal pet ownership drives me. From my loyal furry companion to dog sitting for friends and family, I cherish every moment spent with these loyal creatures. Walking, playing, and caring for dogs bring me immense...
Emmie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cristina. I am an experienced Petsitter with more than 3 years of experience working with dogs in the DMV area / over 8 years overseas in my country. Friendly and trustworthy, putting pets and their people at ease with reliable, conscientious care. Provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including...
Edna Cristina can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Edna Cristina is a wonderful human being. She cared for our boys and drove them to activities when they were young teenagers (not always easy for their parents to deal with!). She was always on time and did way more than we asked her to do. Now, she helps us out...
Care member
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 transportation, pet walking, 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.
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 walking, grooming, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate person, I give all of me when I work so the families can rely on me for other times they need my services, I like to learn from every opportunity, so I can improve every time. I'd describe my personality as versatile, affectionate, and proactive.
I like working with pets because I love how pure they are,...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Laura did an amazing job with my dog. She took great care of my Kira for about 2 weeks while I was in my honeymoon. She is the kind of person that gets along with animals so I had nothing to worry about. Can't recommend enough!!"
Kira O.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter with over 20 years of experience!
I love all Dogs! Tiny dogs and Extra Big dogs have my heart! I am an animal Lover!
I absolutely love what I do! I love my furry babies and my clients!
You will see the difference in the quality of care I provide and the love I give to your furry...
Shelley can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, dog training, grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Shelly was always on time and took great care of my three dogs. I don't know what I would have done without her I can't recommend her enough, she truly is the best!"
Joshua S.
Abigail L.
Columbia, MD
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone! My name is Abby and I have been surrounded by pets my whole life! I have had dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, saltwater and freshwater fish of my own and have experience caring for these animals. I have worked as a veterinary technician in general practice, specialty practice and emergency medicine and am...
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Deborah S.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!
5.0
(2)
Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...
Deborah can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"I took a trip to Florida for 5 days and hired Deborah to take care of my pet. She did an outstanding job taking care of Dory. She fed her and would play with her. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter. She will even send you pictures here...
Yemar B.
Anna P.
Takoma Park, MD
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Anna! Currently I'm a cat mom and loving it and would love to help you! I've owned big dogs (Pit bulls) to small dogs (Yorkies). Love them all. Along with dogs, I had cats, turtles, rabbits, and birds. I love taking care of animals. I've worked for a Pet care company for a little over a year in Arlington called Time For A...
Anna can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Anna was fantastic with my 2 dogs and 5 cats. She made sure that they were well taken care of and fed and happy. Would recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a passionate animal lover and experienced pet care provider, I am confident that I would be an excellent fit for the care of your pet. I am confident in my ability to provide the highest level of care for the pets in my charge, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times. I have a strong understanding of the...
Jesualdo can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about dog and I love them so much. I love to spend time with them and I'm sure your dog will have an excellent experience with me
Passionate, caring and hardworking
I like working with animals because they are fun, loyal and playful
I'm looking for a job that I can babysit dogs and walk dogs
In my spare...
Dan can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Dan has done a good job for me. he is reliable and the dog is always happy."
Chris T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been a pet sitter and dog walker/trainer for around 10 years. I also worked at Petsmart as a dog trainer and Pet. I am happy to board at my house (I have a cat and a dog currently) or come to your house. I have experience with senior dogs as well as giving medication. As well as ample experience with puppies and...
Nicole can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding & more
5.0
"We hired Nicole to care for our very geriatric, high maintenance dog and less high maintenance cats while we were away for a week. She stayed overnight in our home. She even had to deal with some unexpected house problems during her stay. Everything was handled...
Chaundra S.
Terri S.
Silver Spring, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had pets my entire life. I have trained five of my own dogs through local dog training organizations that focus on positive reinforcement, owner education and developing an understanding of animal behavior. I will support and reinforce your training efforts. In addition, my family has volunteered with Fidos for Freedom...
Terri can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, dog training, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved pets, from birds to snakes. Ever since I was young my mom told me having a pet was a great responsibility, and it was. I had several dogs, cats, birds and I was responsible for their food, water and their potty time. I would pet-sit on weekdays and weekends. The cat's name was Tony and the dog's name was...
Jeasennette can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
Teresa B.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lover of all animals. I have owned several dogs, 2 birds, hermit crabs, fish and walking sticks as pets. I have been a pet sitter for my friend's dog, my co worker's dog, my aunt's cats, my grandmothers bird and my neighbor's turtle.
Teresa can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We are so happy to have Teresa boarding for our pet. We are lucky to hire her in the last minute. I will definitely recommend her if you need a pet sitter or boarding she is great!!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I would like to care for your pets because I love animals. All my life, I've owned dogs. Right now, I own a 5-year-old Husky/German Shepherd named Bella.
Consuelo can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She's a responsible person and extremely reliable.
She has a lot of experience with children and has helped me take care of my own. She's patient and knows her emergency contacts well. She will suit any parent's interests being a mother herself."
Goyi H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had 10+ years experience with sitting and caring for my sister's and room mates animals. They have ranged from 3 dogs, a cat, rabbit, cockatoo bird and Koi fish. I have enjoyed doing it and treat them as if they were my own. I try and keep them in their normal routines. Part of their care was giving them their...
Kenneth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Ken has been taking care of my cat for over 2 years now. He is very nice and a professional. My cat truly does not trust anyone, but he trust Ken almost immediately and loves him. Since Ken has taken care of my cat, I have never felt concern about traveling since I...
Carla P.
I have had pets throughout my life. I currently live with one dog and two cats. I have had experience pet sitting for many families while they are on vacation. Within these jobs I was expected to spend time with the pets while the families were away, feed them, give them water, give them medication as needed, walk them and clean...
Tyler can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Burtonsville, MD
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is the best! My dogs love her and she took great care of them.
- Michele B.
Edna Cristina G.
5.0
Cristina is awesome. She is attentive, reliable and so loving!!!
- Care member
Rachel L.
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 throughout the pandemic. I've had no...
- Amanda F.
Christine G.
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.
Laura O.
5.0
Laura took great care of our puppy and pet bird while my husband and I were away!
- Amanda M.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Burtonsville, MD
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Burtonsville, MD?
Dog sitters near you in Burtonsville, MD 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.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Burtonsville, MD?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Burtonsville, MD 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 Burtonsville, MD is $17.50.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Burtonsville, MD?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Burtonsville, MD. 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.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Burtonsville, MD?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Burtonsville, MD 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.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Burtonsville, MD?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Burtonsville, MD, 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.