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60 dog sitters are listed in Dedham, MA
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 4 years
Dog sitters in Dedham, MA
Meaghan P.
Dedham, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience with helping people watch and take care of their animals while on vacations and when they need an extra last minute hand!. I love dogs and cars of all sizes and ages.
Meaghan can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming
I am a huge animal lover, especially of dogs, and a very responsible caretaker. I have at times been the primary caretaker for my family dog since we adopted him eight years ago. I am also comfortable giving baths.
I also have experience caring for amphibians and reptiles (specifically, frogs, snakes, lizards, chameleons)
Lilian can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love animals and have grown up with dogs and cats my whole life. I also spent the last 4 years as a dog groomer working with all breeds of different sizes, ages and behaviors. When I was younger my family had a beagle, border collie, shih tzu, and pitbull! We currently have three pitbulls along with our feline, he is a maine...
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Julia M.
Dedham, MA
$15-20/hr
I provide dog and cat sitting, and have my own car to be able to travel to you. I have plenty of experience with dogs and cats and have two cats of my own!
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
Hello, I live in Dedham and I have a 6-year-old Labrador/Beagle mix who is awesome and a 3yr old long haired chihuahua I grew up with dogs and cats since I was very young. I had a Golden Retriever as an adult, and now my current dogs. I take them out a lot, hiking and to the dog park and long walks. They're spoiled as I believe...
Christine can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
I absolutely love animals nothing makes me happier than furry friends. I can provide pet sitting and dog walking services. I love dogs of all ages and sizes.
Amanda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Katie C.
Dedham, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver: Children And Animals; All Family Members :)
I have four dogs, one cat, and a hamster. The children I often watch have a puppy, birds, and multiple, large aquatic fish tanks. I have offered house sitting and dog walking services in the past and am comfortable staying with your loved ones at your home or mine.
Katie can also help with: Daily feeding, dog training, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! I have experience dog sitting, but can do cats as well! I have spent time sitting dogs in the home overnight working with medication, walking, feeding and generally spending quality time with the animals. I love animals and I hope I can be of help!
Caitlyn can also help with: Pet sitting
Emma F.
Dedham, MA
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting and walking, and have experience pet sitting dogs and cats in settings with multiple animals. I love them!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.
Kayleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!
Bijit K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting on the weekends in your home. I am a college student and have grown up on a farm with cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. I am very comfortable with and have such a love for animals, and I would be privileged to take care of and spend time with your animals. I have much experience taking care of our farm and...
Portia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Paula P.
West Roxbury, MA
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
For the past 5 years, I have been walking, sitting, and boarding dogs for friends when they need help.
Have boarded a beautiful boxer named Maisie. I took pictures of our play time and walks and and sent them to the owner so she was able to see what Maisie was doing.
The owner was traveling so I volunteered as a courtesy to...
Paula can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Paula is a pet lover...she is dependable and flexible....she will always do her best to be as accommodating as possible even during urgent situations.
She's a trustworthy person.
I have had a few situations where she was able to take care of my dog Saint at a...
liliana B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First, I love dogs. I grew up with two boxers (Max and Leo) and currently have a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old Bernedoodle. I often care for two Labrador retrievers for up to several days when their owners are traveling, references available. I can walk, feed or pet sit your dog and LOVE doing it. For overnight or full day pet...
Sophia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Recent review:
5.0
Sophia is FANTASTIC! She is everything you'd want in a pet caregiver and more, e.g., she's a great communicator with people (not just dogs!) and at every turn she "goes the extra mile." In our family's case, she not only helped find us find dependable coverage when...
Donald M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of Bryn Mawr College and I am working at the Columbia University Medical Center. I have grown up with cats in my household and miss having pets a lot! I am also very comfortable with dogs. I love animals and would love to provide care to yours while you're away!
Jade can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have plenty of experience pet sitting for family friends while they are out of town. I have watched both dogs and cats.
I am trustworthy, responsible, and love pets. In fact, I have two dogs of my own.
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(10)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
My name is Viviane. I grew up in Quincy, have 2 dogs of my own, and have been taking care of other pets since 2018.
I wanted to gain pet experience so I started volunteering at the Quincy Animal Shelter as a cat care assistant. I wanted more opportunities to help my community and learn more about pets, so I started...
Viviane can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Recent reviews:
5.0
Can not say enough positive things about Viviane! This was the first time I left my cats with someone other than family or close friend and was nervous but immediately she put me at ease! I got daily updates with pictures and knew my cats were well cared for! Would...
Kathleen C.
Julia L.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Julia. I would love to help you take care of your pets. I'm head over heels with dogs and cats of any breed, age or size. I have been a dog walker/sitter in the Boston area for about 6 years now. I started out with walking apps, and then spent about 3 years collectively working for dog walking companies and...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how hard it can be to find someone who is fit to take care of them. Although they are cute and lovable, they also...
Kaitlin S.
5.0
(1)
I have taken care of a few dogs and cats and even birds. Coming over just to feed them up to playing with them and cleaning up afther them.
Marcus can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets!
Please feel free to contact me to discuss...
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare,...
Sara T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
To say I'm a dog lover is an understatement! I had a dog of my own, so I know the ins and outs of caring for one. I don't have the schedule yet to own a dog of my own, so caring for other dogs is the next best thing! I don't have any preference of size or energy level, so I would love to tend to the needs of yours whenever you...
Desiree can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Recent reviews:
5.0
We feel so blessed to have met Desiree! She pet sat our Mia last night while we were in town for a family wedding. Desiree is absolutely lovely! She was a joy to meet and was kind and attentive to Mia. She was the best! One would be very fortunate to have Desiree...
Pam M.
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Dedham, MA
Kayleen H.
5.0
Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!
- Bijit K.
Paula P.
5.0
Paula is a pet lover...she is dependable and flexible....she will always do her best to be as accommodating as possible even during urgent situations.
She's a trustworthy person.
I have had a few situations where she was able to take care of my dog Saint at a moments notice. She has also babysat...
- liliana B.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia is FANTASTIC! She is everything you'd want in a pet caregiver and more, e.g., she's a great communicator with people (not just dogs!) and at every turn she "goes the extra mile." In our family's case, she not only helped find us find dependable coverage when we needed it, but she also has...
- Donald M.
Viviane C.
5.0
Can not say enough positive things about Viviane! This was the first time I left my cats with someone other than family or close friend and was nervous but immediately she put me at ease! I got daily updates with pictures and knew my cats were well cared for! Would hire her again in a heartbeat (and...
- Kathleen C.
Julia L.
5.0
I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how hard it can be to find someone who is fit to take care of them. Although they are cute and lovable, they also require an abundance of patience and...
- Kaitlin S.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Dedham, MA
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Dedham, MA?
Dog sitters near you in Dedham, 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.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Dedham, MA?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Dedham, 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 Dedham, MA is $16.11.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Dedham, MA?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Dedham, 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.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Dedham, MA?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Dedham, 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.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Dedham, MA?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Dedham, 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.