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Madeline C.

Part-time

Ellsworth, ME

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hey my name is Maddy! I am a huge animal lover, I have grown up with dogs and cats my whole life and currently have my own dog, a 3-year-old cattle dog. I have done a lot of pet sitting and dog walking for friends and family since I was in high school. I am happy to help care for your pets while you're out of town or walk your...
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Fun, Positive Pet Sitting And Enrichment Services

Franklin, ME

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have over 4 years of experience working pretty much any role in animal shelters, and am currently an assistant dog trainer and the office manager for Salty Dogs Obedience & Adventure. I bring a passion for each pet I meet and love them like they're my own, so I ensure they receive quality care and attention. I'm comfortable...
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Cool And Collected Pet Sitter

Blue Hill, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
Calm and collected pet sitter perfect for cats and maintaining a calm environment for dogs. Experience caring for elderly and difficult to work with cats. Most experience is with small dogs however willing to work with well trained large dogs. I spend my free time with my cat named Smudge who is like my soulmate.

Krysta B. says "Juliette really helped us last minute this week and was awesome with our girl! Would definitely hire again!"

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Professional Pet Carer

Hancock, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
Hello, nice to virtually meet you! I would like to provide animal sitting in your home! I'm an experienced dog and cat owner who has experience giving medication, as well long walks and belly rubs. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths and light grooming. I hope I can be of assistance with your pet...

Care Member says "While I am certainly late in posting this review, I want to take this opportunity to tell you about the terrific experience we had with Rachel while in...

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Bucksport, ME

from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
grooming
I have experience house sitting, dog sitting, dog walking, and more. I have two pups at home along with 3 cats, and I enjoy them very much. I also enjoy helping others with their fur babies and am grateful to have had some experiences doing so!
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Pet Sitter

Bucksport, ME

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love working with animals because I grew up in a household with 8 cats! I also help my mom out every once in a while walking dogs and taking care of all other sorts of animals. I have two cats of my own currently and they're so precious. I will love your dog as my own and make sure everything is done as well as extra duties if...
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Orrington, ME

from
$23/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as flexible, compassionate and silly I like working with animals because they always mean well even during their tough moments I'm looking for a job that is enjoyable I started working with animals years ago as a dog walker and cat sitter though I have not done it in a long time. I have one dog of...
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Pet Lover

Blue Hill, ME

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had fur babies and am a go to for my friends when they need someone to walk their dogs, take care of cats, or pet sit.
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I Love Cat Purrs And Puppy Love

Bradley, ME

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have for many yrs done house-sitting and petsitting for many family members caring for cats/kittens and many dog breeds (Sharpei, Chocolate and Black Labs, Shihtzu, to name a few) I've also been the proud pet-parent of cats/kittens, hampsters, fish cockatiel and Springer Spaniels, Huskies, Collies, etc
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Eddington, ME

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, I'm Leah! I'm an experienced pet sitter who absolutely loves animals. Whether you need someone to walk your dog, provide pet sitting while you're away, or just give your furry friend some extra attention, I'm here to help! References available.
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Fun Caring And Loving Sitter

Orland, ME

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have two dogs and I have two cats. I love all animals. I've had dogs all my life and cats. My pets are my kids. I can not have children, so they are everything to me. I'd describe my personality as Loving and caring and bubbly. I like working with animals because they make me happy and it makes me happy to know I've made...
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  • 11 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Ellsworth, ME

Dog sitters near you in Ellsworth, ME 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 Ellsworth, ME 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 Ellsworth, ME is $20.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Ellsworth, ME. 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 Ellsworth, ME 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 Ellsworth, ME, 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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