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Melanie G.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a writer who moved to Cleveland in May and I'm hoping to take on some pet sitting and dog walking. My schedule is my own so I am available for whatever needs you may have and I'm very happy to stick to a schedule that works best for you. My rates are flexible and honestly, I'm just a big pet lover who is hoping to...
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Benna C.

Responsible Pet-Lover Available For House Sitting Your Dog Or Cat!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi, I'm primarily a very busy babysitter but have had many clients with cats and dogs and have been enlisted to walk and/or pet sit while they're away. My love for dogs began as a child when our family adopted an adorable mixed terrier from the local ASPCA. Since then, I've cared for many pets as a sitter and walker for friends,...
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Nurah L.

Animal Lover Looking To Care For Your Pets While You're Away!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I am able to provide dog and cat sitting in your home! I have several years of experience with a variety of animals and breeds. I grew up with a big, sweet dog named Pom Pom and now own a fiery gray cat named Noon. I look forward to meeting your fur baby!
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Helen J.

Caretaker For Pets! Available Most Days Of The Week!

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
At the age of three, I develop a fear of dogs due to a biting incident from a neighbor's dog. When I was 10, my mother had me walk my neighbor's dogs every morning at 6 a.m. for the summer in order to help me overcome my fear of dogs. And I did! I ended up wanting to adopt my own dog, but with all the responsibilities of taking...
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Amber K.

Dedicated Pet Care Provider With A Heart For Animals

Woodmere, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Amber, a pet care professional dedicated to providing exceptional care for your beloved animals. With a profound love for pets and a wealth of experience, I'm committed to ensuring their well-being + happiness. My journey in pet care has been marked by a genuine passion for animals of all kinds. From energetic dogs to...

Care Member says "Amber did an incredible job. She was reliable and took great care of our pet and home while we were away. I will not hire anyone else! Amber is the...

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Sydney W.

Fun And Playful Pet Sitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Greeting! I've always had a love for dogs since I was child and I grew up with a few pets as well. From a hamster, turtles to cats and dogs. I have a small trained dog now so I know what it takes to care for a pet. I worked part time at a doggy daycare and looking for more job opportunities revolving animals. I hope I can be of...

Care Member says "I can tell she really likes what she does and enjoys pets."

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Colleen E.

Pet Sitter!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
I love to hang out with pets and different animals :) I have a lot of experience with dogs, cats, and bunnies! I'm reliable and patient, and able to feed pets any medicine/vitamins. I can offer recommendations from pet moms + dads that I've sat for.

Care Member says "Colleen was AMAZING! She took such great care of my cat and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Timea T.

Pet Care

Woodside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I've been rescuing , dogs and cats for 14 years .. usually I take in special need older babies.. Currently I have one dog and 2 cats .. I board dogs and cats in my home .. I'm also available for sitting and walking . I have worked at a doggie daycare and I have references , I'm absolutely trustworthy and I'll take care of your...

Sebastian J. says "Timea has been working for us for 6 months now. She's always doing a great job and we've grown very fond of her. She communicates clearly, is reliable,...

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Jonah N.

Experienced Lover Of All Living Things (Furry And Non)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
(For humans!) I'm Jonah! I graduated a few years ago from NYU with a degree in drama, minoring in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies. This past semester I began my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I graduate in a year and a half! I'm attentive, caring, kind, patient--everything you'd want in a babysitter. I've...
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Rosie P.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
Hey My name is Rosie and I'm here for your pets when you're in need of help. I have experience with walking and sitting dogs. Also 2 years of volunteering in a animal shelter for Dogs, cats and birds.

Care Member says "We have a very anxious dog and Rosie was amazing with her !! We felt so good leaving our dog sadie and our two cats with Rosie - she always kept in...

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Alexis F.

Astoria, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have had my labrador for 6 years and have trained her to be my ESA who travels with me often. I love all dogs and animals. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding my background.
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Karina Q.

Flexible Trustworty Pet Sitter!!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello Families! My name is Karina. I have been working as a pet sitter, for the last seven years in Brooklyn-NY. I had the opportunity to work for a petsitting company and during that time I took care of different breeds and ages of dogs and cats. For the last two years I worked for a family who have two chihuahuas one...

Brad P. says "Karina took care of our 2 cats over the holidays while we were away. She did such a great job, we certainly recommend her and will use her again in the...

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Irina S.

Maspeth, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an animal lover, I would love to help you out. I'm reliable, punctual and professional. Dog/cat sitting and walking.

Care Member says "Hello there, Happy New month. How are you? We need a reliable dog walker for my dog, 1yr old indoor/outdoor dog. Job includes Sitting, playing and...

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Danielle I.

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I consider myself a very responsible, reliable, caring & trustworthy person. I've always had pet growing up, and I'd treat your precious pet like my own. Pet sitting starting out as a once in a while thing, but now it has become part of what I love to do. I also learned how to administer insulin shots into a diabetic...

Leslie H. says "Danielle is friendly, professional and very hard working. She is willing to take on any additional work, even if not asked, which has made my life much...

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Natalie F.

Dog Sitter Or Walker

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm a recent Northwestern graduate and currently a first year student at the PGSP Stanford PsyD Consortium. I absolutely love dogs and have some free time between my remote classes and would love to be a dog walker or sitter for you! Please let me know if you have any questions!
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Nicole M.

Part-Time Dog/Cat Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog/cat sitting in your home. My whole life I have had animals as pets and have plenty of experience playing with them and taking care of them. During my time in college I would watch my brothers animals every time he went out of town. I am very reliable and promise to take very good care of your furry friends.
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Ana K.

Dog Walker

Brooklyn, NY

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I have experienced dog walking and cat sitting experience. I was a dog walker under a private company in Chicago before moving to NYC. I have also been trusted in clients homes for overnight stays with both dogs and cats!
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Isabel P.

Dog's Best Friend

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've grown up with dogs my whole life and have a natural love and comfort around them. I've dog sat over the years and am comfortable with walking, feeding, playing, and staying with your pet for long periods of time. I truly love all dogs and have had years of experience taking care of them. I'd describe my personality as...
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Lindsey G.

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog and cat care in your own home. I have had many dogs and cats of my own as well as lived on an equine farm. My neighborhood growing up was filled with animal lovers so I have worked many pet sitting jobs. I can walk, feed, give medicine, and monitor/love on them depending on your needs.
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Miae D.

New York, NY

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I grew up on a farm in the Midwest my mom creating a bit of a sanctuary for all the lost and wounded. Rescue dogs and stray cats along with a couple of horses and a bird I am very comfortable around pets of all types and sizes. I have experience in pet sitting, both short term and long term( dogs, cats, horses). I throughly...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Howard Beach, NY

Dog Sitters in Howard Beach, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Amber K.

Amber did an incredible job. She was reliable and took great care of our pet and home while we were away. I will not hire anyone else! Amber...

- Care member

Sydney W.

I can tell she really likes what she does and enjoys pets.

- Care member

Colleen E.

Colleen was AMAZING! She took such great care of my cat and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Howard Beach, NY

Dog sitters near you in Howard Beach, NY 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 Howard Beach, NY 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 Howard Beach, NY is $19.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Howard Beach, NY. 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 Howard Beach, NY 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 Howard Beach, NY, 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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