Find Trusted Dog Sitters Near Me in Leicester, MA
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60 dog sitters are listed in Leicester, MA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 5 years
Dog sitters in Leicester, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Are you looking for a fun, experienced, devoted, caring fur-baby sitter?
I am a pet lover/sitter/walker with 23 years' experience working with cats and dogs (veterinary hospitals and pet sitting/walking).
All animals are special in their own ways. I love bonding with them and discovering their unique personalities to keep...
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"I've know and worked with Lisa for several years at two different Animal Hospital. She is truly a very compassionate responsible animal care specialist ."
Jill A.
I am a 53-year-old woman. I have strong experience as a pet sitter. I have watched my neighbor's dog for the last 10 years, overnights as well as a few weeks. I am responsible and dependable. I can watch your dog in my home overnights or days.
Stephanie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Cassidy S.
Leicester, MA
$20-49/hr
I have 3 years experience of dog sitting and walking. I absolutely love animals and would love to help out with your fur babies!
Cassidy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Victoria R.
Leicester, MA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love animals of all sizes and ages! I have the most experience with dogs and cats. I have great references from my few years of pet sitting. I can also perform baths and light grooming!
Victoria can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I have several years of paid experience caring for mammals: bunnies, cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets; reptiles: snakes, lizards, and fish as well. I am a mom of one boy and 2 fur baby cats, I have had my own lizards, snakes, rabbits, and other pets. I am reliable, punctual, caring, dedicated, compassionate, and...
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Courtney's attunement to my children's needs is incredible. We love that she values and is extremely knowledgeable in conscious parenting. Her ability to validate, empathize, and guide my children through their experiences is seamless and comes natural to her....
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Elizabeth B.
Auburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a pet loving, pet owner. I have sat for birds, bunnies, dogs, cats and chinchillas. I can provide sitting in your home or mine. I currently own a dog, a cat, 3 fish and 2 chinchillas. I will walk your animals, clean up after them, feed them and love them.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Beth is a wonderful caregiver to my daughter. She goes above and beyond regularly and is a fantastic communicator about scheduling."
Karyn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alexis and I love working with animals :) I have both large and small animal experience to care for your furry friends. Dogs, cats, small mammals, fish and turtles are ok. I have no experience with birds and other reptiles but am willing to learn! I used to worked at a small animal vet office, and I'm willing to do nail...
Alexis can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
"Alexis is my dog and cat whisperer! She's so loving and caring to my animals, 3 dogs and 2 cats. She's knowledgeable, dependable, nurturing, and loving to my pets. She would groom them, play with them, walk them and just a pleasure to have her around! Alexis...
Cindy G.
Vanessa H.
Worcester, MA
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is vanessa and I am a senior nursing major! I have been dog sitting and dog walking for about 5 years now. I love all kinds kinds of animals and cant wait meet yours!
Vanessa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Peyton L.
Worcester, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had experience with dogs and cats of all sizes and ages throughout my life. Ive fostered dogs and cats for the Worcester Animal Rescue League several times. I currently have the pleasure of owning 3 dogs, two of which require consistent medication and aid. I adore animals of all kinds, I also own cats of all ages, guinea...
Peyton can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I had my guinea pig board with her for a week. She responds promptly and very dependable. I would hire her again."
Marinor D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I own two Yorkies sisters and they are 1. They are completely house trained, in fact they know mealtime, potty time, and bedtime like a clock. I also, recently nannied, where included in my duties was caring for a large size Lab. I was in charge of letting out, daily walks, and playtime. I have owned a cat and birds. I grew up...
Rhonda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding & more
Natasha C.
Worcester, MA
$15-25/hr
I am a kind and patient person with experience with small dogs, birds, fish, and small animals. I love animals and always look out for the well-being of any animal I care for. I can provide dog walking services, pet sit your beloved animal friend in the comfort of its own home. If needed, I can also help out with cleaning animal...
Natasha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am an avid animal lover and activist. I have tended to animals, both domesticated and on a goat farm in Maine. I have three cats, a dog and two guinea pigs at home who I am completely devoted to and my wife also takes care of pets on a part-time basis.
Maura can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, boarding, pet walking & more
I love animals and have grown up with dogs and cats. I have experience pet sitting neighbors dogs and cats and can walk, feed and spend time with animals of any sort. I have spent years as a nanny and Au Pair who is very trustworthy and respectful of peoples homes and loved ones.
Hayley can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I have sited and taken care of many dogs and animals for different families .
Emilia can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I've been around animals since I was a baby and my love has only grown stronger. I've been dog sitting since I was in middle school and have watched a variety of dog breeds, sizes, and abilities. I have two years of experience taking care of farm animals and the farm. In the past three years, I've been booking many dog sitting...
Shannon can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
I am an animal lover. Back home, I have a miniature schnauzer and cocker spaniel. In the past, I have taken care of dog breeds such as the Boston terrier, yellow lab, cavalier King Charles spaniel, and Portuguese water dog. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
Jamie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a manger at a dog resort in Charlton! I love taking care of all kinds of doggies!
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, caring!
I like working with animals because they are just a voice wanting to be heard!
I have 2 rescue dogs of my own that are very versatile!
I am proficient in trimming and dremmeling dog's...
Brianna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, grooming, boarding & more
Hi, I'm Vanessa. I provide dog sitting in your own home and walking. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths.
Vanessa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
I love animals and am experienced in handling them. Over the years (I'm 44) I have worked in an Animal Hospital as a vet assistant. We were also boarding facility(small). I have also done pet/house sitting so pets don't need to be boarded. I'm also good at training dogs. (Behavior and tricks). I look forward to meeting you and...
Emily C.
Charlton, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have watched dogs, cats and fish for 5 years. I have experience pet sitting for extended periods of times while families go on vacation. I am comfortable with all ages and breeds of dogs. I own 3 cats and am extremely comfortable with them.
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Leicester, MA
Lisa Z.
5.0
If you're considering hiring Lisa, just call her references. They can't say enough good things about her and they're all true. She is reliable, friendly, has lots of animal experience from working at an animal hospital, and is great with our dog. He clearly loved her from the moment he met her....
- Jennifer L.
Courtney S.
5.0
Courtney has helped me many times with our dog Nova ! When Courtney is taking care of nova, in our home, spending the night with him, it always puts any worries I have to ease. It’s hard leaving your pup in someone else’s care but I never had to worry with Courtney. She is always reliable,...
- Care member
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Beth is a wonderful caregiver to my daughter. She goes above and beyond regularly and is a fantastic communicator about scheduling.
- Karyn B.
Alexis T.
5.0
Alexis is my dog and cat whisperer! She's so loving and caring to my animals, 3 dogs and 2 cats. She's knowledgeable, dependable, nurturing, and loving to my pets. She would groom them, play with them, walk them and just a pleasure to have her around! Alexis will be an asset to any home, hospital...
- Cindy G.
Peyton L.
5.0
I had my guinea pig board with her for a week. She responds promptly and very dependable. I would hire her again.
- Marinor D.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Leicester, MA
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Leicester, MA?
Dog sitters near you in Leicester, 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 Leicester, MA?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Leicester, 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 Leicester, MA is $17.25.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Leicester, MA?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Leicester, 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 Leicester, MA?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Leicester, 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 Leicester, MA?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Leicester, 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.