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Elizabeth G.

Newtonville, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have taken care of pets in family homes for over 15 years and have no intention of stopping! The amount of love I get from animals keeps me coming back for more. I am comfortable with waste removal, overnights, medication management, multiple pets, active walks and play, maintaining safety in and out of the home and even...
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Rakel A.

Newtonville, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been a dedicated dog lover for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family always had furry companions, and I quickly learned the joys of their companionship. Over the years, I've developed a deep understanding of canine behavior and needs. Whether it's going for long walks, playing fetch in the park, or simply...
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Julia B.

Animal Lover Available For Caring Oppurtunities

Newtonville, MA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I have experience being a pet sitter and walker with cats and dogs. I am kind, responsible, and trustworthy! I truly care about the well-being of those in my care and feel a responsibility to do my best job possible. I understand that letting someone else care for your pet takes a lot of trust, and I do not take that...
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Brianna S.

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...

Care Member says "We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit...

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Katie S.

Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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Sarah L.

Fun And Friendly Sitter That Loves Animals!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi! My name is Sarah and I recently graduated with my masters from BU and am still living in the area. I have a huge passion for all animals and would love to help out in my community. I grew up with dogs my whole life and have a cat of my own named Stella! I have 3 years of experience pet sitting both dogs and cats and I can...

Ariana A. says "Sarah took care of our rambunctious Bernedoodle for 2 nights while we attended a wedding. When we came home she was happy and the house was in perfect...

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Merri-anne S.

Pet Care

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....

Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

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Hollie J.

Caring Pet Caregiver

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 41 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have been a pet lover my entire life and have personally owned a variety of pets. Additionally I've professionally cared for dogs, cats, various kinds of birds, fish, geckos, frogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, chameleons, gerbils, axolotls, mice, hamsters, rats, ferrets, chinchillas, snakes, degus and turtles. I...

Rach S. says "Great with our dog and super great communicator."

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Emily R.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have always grown up with dogs and cats running around our farmhouse in the Poconos, Pa. I love dogs and wish I had the time to have one but that is why sitting dogs is perfect! I am a college student athlete studying elementary education. I am honest, caring, and full of energy! I am flexible with my schedule for I have...
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Nisha D.

Your Loyal Hireable Pet Caregiver

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
-HAS CAR -OPEN TO BOARDING -EXPERIENCE WITH ADMINISTERING MEDICATION -FULLY VACCINATED My name is Nisha. I am a 22-year-old Boston University Grad Student. A little bit more about myself, I'm a local resident in the Allston/Brighton area. I have my own vehicle & willing to travel. I have a clean driving record and have no...

Lora P. says "Nisha cared for our very nervous 13 year old dog Henry in our hotel in Boston during Christmas Eve & day. Each day, she arrived on time and sent us picture...

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Noelle G.

Pet Sitter!

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! I'm a 2020 Duke graduate and now a rising 4th year medical student at Boston University. I'm looking for flexible, intermittent work to help pay for school expenses. I'm the daughter of a veterinarian and spent my entire life before college caring for animals in my father's clinic. I love every animal, although I especially...
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Caroline P.

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.

Bonnie J. says "Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"

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Jane H.

How Can I Help?

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hello! I'm Jane, and I'm dedicated to providing exceptional care for your furry friends. With over 20 years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting, I understand that each pet is unique and deserves personalized attention. My goal is to ensure that your pets are happy, healthy, and well-cared for while you're away. Services...

Care Member says "Jane has been nothing short of amazing helping me and my pets! She’s prompt, detail oriented, kind and has great communication. I have animals with all...

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Shelly S.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Shelly, a 23-year-old recent college grad who adores animals! The health, safety, and happiness of all pets in my care is always my number one priority. I am willing to pet sit in your home and walk dogs.
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Cathy F.

Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...

Maria S. says "Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have...

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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 walking
pet sitting
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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Sierra V.

Animal Lover

West Newton, MA

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Sierra. I love animals more than people most of the time because well have you met a dog I have years of experience Dog sitting to even watching pet snakes.
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Lesley F.

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and fish. I have experience administering insulin shots to cats, running errands, cleaning litter boxes, light housekeeping, etc. I can spend quality time overnight with your animal friends if needed and am happy to keep you posted on how they are...

Jessica H. says "Lesley was such a huge help with my cat, Ravioli, over a long weekend. I especially appreciated how flexible she was when my travel plans changed. My cat...

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Emily D.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals, and I would love to help take care of your cat(s) and/or dog(s). I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.

Christian B. says "Emily was professional, courteous, and so wonderful with our dogs. We booked her very last minute after our pet sitting plan fell through unexpectedly,...

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Jacqueline A.

Animal Lover

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
grooming
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. can also perform baths and light grooming.

Hingel A. says "Great, responsible, happy, full of energy young lady. "

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  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of March 2026

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Newtonville, MA

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Brianna S.

We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to...

- Care member

Katie S.

Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her...

- Stacy W.

Sarah L.

Sarah took care of our rambunctious Bernedoodle for 2 nights while we attended a wedding. When we came home she was happy and the house was...

- Ariana A.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Newtonville, MA

Dog sitters near you in Newtonville, 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 Newtonville, 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 Newtonville, MA is $16.67.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Newtonville, 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 Newtonville, 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 Newtonville, 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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