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Elaina K.

The Trustworthy And Reliable Pet Sitter You Need!

North Billerica, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Elaina and I currently am a junior at the Ohio State University. I will be graduating a year early this spring then heading to graduate school in the fall to become a school psychologist. I am apart of some clubs as well as an OSU honors society. I have owned and grew up with a variety of different animals such...
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Diana S.

Pet Lover Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I looove animals. I miss so much my cats and dogs in Colombia where I am from. As I miss them so much I have decided to be a sitter

Susana F. says "She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love."

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Victoria O.

Cant Wait To Meet Your Non Human Family Member!!

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
Hello! My name's Victoria and I would love to take the opportunity of meeting and caring for your non human family member! I do have some experience as I have dog sitted and cat sitted for a couple of years. And I absolutely love furry ( friendly ) animals !!

Nicole L. says "Victoria watched my dog a few times while I was away. She was reliable, reasonably priced, a great communicator, and very loving to my dog. I highly...

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Bonnie B.

Pet Sitter/Boarder

Bedford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to meet you and I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to apply for a position as a Cat Sitter and/or Dog Walker/Sitter I would be excited to work for a client/owner of a cat/s or dog/s I am an ideal candidate for this position for the following reasons: I am an animal lover and have...

Suman M. says "Live dogs and cats, take care of our pets like family."

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Kayleen H.

Pet Sitter, Walker And Lover

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.

Bijit K. says "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...

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Angela I.

Friendly Responsible Pet Sitter

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a friendly and enthusiastic person and have a lot of experience working with animals. My duties usually involve walking, feeding and overnight sitting. I have three years of experience in pet care, and my aim is always to deliver quality care and adore your pet as much as you do! Although I'm comfortable helping you take...

Nicholas C. says "Angela has been walking my lab Mac as needed for a few years now. She's very dependable and loves Mac, and he is always very excited to see her too! I...

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Priyanka V.

Pet Sitter

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have had dogs since I was in middle school. I recently brought back 3 dogs from a small country in Africa , where I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I've been taking care of my neighbor's pets (cats and dogs) since high school. I have also taken care of birds and fish (a beta fish was my first pet!) I am very friendly and...
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Jaclyn P.

Cat Sitter

Arlington, MA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
I come with over 20 years of experience as a preschool and pre-K teacher members and other pets! I have experience taking care of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, parakeets and even chameleons!
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Nicole L.

Pet-Lover Available For Work!

Newton, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
I have always lived with dogs at home, I have 4 dogs of all ages and sizes that live at my parents house. I also have my own 7-year-old dog that lives with me in my apartment that I care for! I can provide dog sitting in your own home including; long or short walks, feeding, bathing, play time, and giving medicine. I love dogs...
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Jessica M.

Waltham, MA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello! I currently work full-time at Perkins School for the Blind, and am in grad school for education. I've grown up and love being around animals, so I've been pet sitting and dog walking on the side! have experience caring for my families dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I also have experience caring for senior dogs, and am...
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Ainsley H.

Hi, I'm Ainsley. Nice To Meet You!

Billerica, MA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
I had three beloved pets (2 cats and a dog) growing up, and have served as a sitter to pets of family and friends very often over the past few years. I have worked with a range of pets- from high maintenance animals such as sphynx cats, to young rescues such as few-month-old puppies. I love animals and am a nurturer at heart. At...
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Devin M.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Charlestown, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Valentina R.

Loving Pet Care For Every Season

Melrose, MA

from
$15/hr
Hi! My name is Valentina, and I'm passionate about animals and their well-being. I provide reliable care and fun walks, no matter the season, even in winter! What I Offer Dog Walking: Tailored walks, rain or shine. Pet Sitting: Loving, stress-free care at home. Special Needs Care: Experienced with pets requiring extra...
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Diana C.

Part-time Care Giver

Watertown, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
I provide dog or cat sitting (or both) in your own home. My only experience with animals has been while working as a baby sitter with families who owned pets. I walked the dogs as many times as necessary, and in some occasions helped care for animals who were either sick or had gotten surgery and needed temporary assistance.
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Marissa L.

Experienced Pet Sitter Who Adores Animals- References Happily Available

Newton, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I am a pet sitter and I adore animals. It is my pleasure to give them excellent, loving, top notch care. I understand it can be emotionally stressful for both pets and owners while separated and I make sure your animals are loved and feel safe while in my care. While taking care of dogs, I prefer to stay overnight at...
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Isaiah F.

Cambridge, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Isaiah. I am a Veterinary Assistant from Texas and Harvard Sophomore studying economics! My pet-related experience includes: 3+ years of clinical veterinary work with domestics and farm animals. 2+ years of Animal husbandry work at Amarillo Zoo. 2+ years of Wildlife rehabilitation at Wild West-Wildlife...
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Katherine M.

Pet Sitter

Concord, MA

from
$15/hr
My Name is Katherine M and I do walk dogs in concord and I have lots of experience in dogs and when you go away the dog can come to my house and he or she will be in my care at all time and I do also throw a ball to the dog to run and get it and bring it back to me again please feel free to message me at any time thank you
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Brooke S.

Cambridge, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals! I have two cats and two dogs at home! I am happy to do dog/cat sitting or dog walking in the Boston area!
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Kim H.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I am also able to provide boarding if needed! I have 10+ years of experience with pet care. I currently have one cat named Lizzie, who I recently adopted after fostering her. She is a very sleepy senior cat who gets along well with other animals!
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Emma N.

Fun Pet Sitter

Cambridge, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
Hi There! My name is Emma, and I am a current art student in college who adores animals! I have 2 years of experience, and I can help with Pet Sitting and Babysitting. I am a huge animal lover, but I also have lots of experience with kids as well! I have worked in summer camps with animals and kids, as well as being a Registered...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.75/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Lexington, MA

Dog Sitters in Lexington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Diana S.

She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love.

- Susana F.

Victoria O.

Victoria watched my dog a few times while I was away. She was reliable, reasonably priced, a great communicator, and very loving to my dog....

- Nicole L.

Bonnie B.

Live dogs and cats, take care of our pets like family.

- Suman M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Lexington, MA

Dog sitters near you in Lexington, 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.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Lexington, 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 Lexington, MA is $15.75.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Lexington, 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.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Lexington, 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.

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

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