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Halle S.

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
I love all animals and also enjoy being outside and walking. I have two friendly dogs and two cats. I have some experience dog sitting and dog walking.
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Christon C.

Dog Sitter

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Looking for new pet sitting clients. I am a veterinary technician who has been overnight pet sitting for over 15 years.
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Shannon H.

Part-Time Dog Walker Or Sitter

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
administration of medicine
boarding
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Shannon and I am a recent college graduate from the University of Pittsburgh who is very experienced with dogs. I have been walking dogs in my neighborhood since I was 10 years old and have dog-sat for my neighbors since I was 13 years-old. I have also stayed over night for a week at a time the past two summers...
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Heather W.

Reliable Pet Sitter In Ellicott City And Beyond!

Ellicott City, MD

from
$20/hr
I have years of experience caring for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small and exotic pets. I provide pet sitting in your home. Also provide baths and light grooming.
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Abigail E.

Ellicott City, MD

from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello!! I am most accustomed to dog sitting and have no problem sitting for an hour to many hours! I personally have a dog, cat, hamsters, and chickens so I am familiar with a wide variety of animals!
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Lauren S.

Pet Care

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
I have experience with fostering cats and dogs, have a huge heart for animals and love helping out with boarding and pet sitting :)
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Caroline A.

Ellicott City, MD

from
$13/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I am a kind hearted college student who loves animals! I have two dogs myself and have had pets my whole entire life. I've been dog sitting since I was 13 years old and love everything about it. I am looking forward to working with you!
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Kiana K.

Pet Lover And Sitter!

Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Kiana and I absolutely love animals! I have a toy poodle myself and have been in love with dogs and cats since I could remember. I have experience with cleaning after animals and walking them so I'll have no problem taking care for your fluffy friends! Thank you for the opportunity:)

Nick L. says "She is a very sweet and friendly girl! Took very good care of my dog and is a very hard working person. Very happy with her!"

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Carolyn K.

Responsible Pet Lover

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Carolyn and I am a conscientious animal lover. I have had dogs all my life but am comfortable with caring for cats and other animals as well. I have worked as a pet sitter and dog walker previously and make sure your pet is well taken care of and feels loved!
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Alexandra H.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I have been around animals my entire life. I grew up with dogs, cats, birds, chinchillas, lizards, and fish. I started working with animals professionally in 2010. I worked as a nanny for a family, which included 2 golden retrievers and then a rescue a couple of years later. I have cared for many dogs, cats, lizards, and fish...
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Supapan S.

Part-time Job

Ellicott City, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello there, I am Supapan or you can call me Jay-Jay. I provide dog sitting in your home. I am an experienced more than 10 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths.
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Melody F.

Friendly And Reliable Pet Lover

Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have had experience taking care of mostly dogs and cats and am willing and open to other animals depending on their temperament. I am a trustworthy and reliable person who has taken care of animals while their owners have been away. I enjoy going for walks and playing with your pet. I am available mostly for weekend care...

Care Member says "She is very nice, considerate, responsive, and friendly. Outstanding!"

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Grace H.

Ellicott City, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I love animals! I have experience walking dogs and dog sitting, but I can work with cats too! I can't wait to bring my love of animals to your home!!
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Rachel J.

Love Pets, 10+ Years Experience

Ellicott City, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have over a decade of experience sitting, walking, and caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, donkeys, goats, and fish.
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Jeasennette V.

Pet Pal for All Furry and Non Furry Friends

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
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...

Care Member says "Jeasennette was very professional and did a great job taking care of my cat for a week. I would definitely work with Jeasennette again!"

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Liat S.

Animal Sitter/ Walker

Halethorpe, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am an animal lover. I have a dog of my own. I am very active with my animals, I pay them lots of attention. I love to take them for walks and play with them! I have been dog sitting for the past 3 years.
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Amaya S.

Pet Watcher.

Pikesville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I will provide pet sitting in your own home and I will walk your pets whenever needed. I love all types of pets, on my own I have had three tanks of fish, three dogs, two cats, two hamsters, and two turtles... and that was all at the same time! I am dependable, responsible, and will treat your pets as my own.
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Amy E.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Amy! I'm available to dog sit at my home or yours and/or dog walk or care for your cat or small animal. I'm very flexible, reliable, and most of all caring. I work from home, and my partner also is a dog lover. Prices vary based on the service and location. To give you an idea, I charge roughly $42/night for boarding....

Care Member says "Amy is reliable, kind, and great at communicating. She has been a huge help to our family driving kids to activities and taking my mom out with the kids...

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Kasey M.

Amazing + Loving Pet Sitter!

Clarksville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Kasey and I am an experienced pet own. I have grown up with dogs my entire life and have my own black lab/shepard mix named Duke. He's 3 years old and LOVES other dogs. If it allows, I'd love for Duke to be able to play with your pup :) I work from home so it provides me with the utmost flexibility. I can groom,...

Care Member says "Kasey was an absolute fantastic cat sitter! Responsible, reliable, communicative, and caring are some words that come to mind to describe her. We went...

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Courtney A.

Fun And Tail Wagging Says

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and walking. I love dogs and treat them as if they are like your baby

Stephanie H. says "Hire Courtney!!! I recently adopted a dog named Dunkin and he has a lot of separation anxiety. Needless to say, he could not be left alone. I was in...

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.29/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Ellicott City, MD

Dog Sitters in Ellicott City, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Kiana K.

She is a very sweet and friendly girl! Took very good care of my dog and is a very hard working person. Very happy with her!

- Nick L.

Melody F.

She is very nice, considerate, responsive, and friendly. Outstanding!

- Care member

Jeasennette V.

Jeasennette was very professional and did a great job taking care of my cat for a week. I would definitely work with Jeasennette again!

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Ellicott City, MD

Dog sitters near you in Ellicott City, 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.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD is $17.29.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Ellicott City, 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.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Ellicott City, 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.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Ellicott City, 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.

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