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Diane V.

Full Time Experienced Dog Sitter

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
As a true dog lover, I know your pets are a precious part of the family and deserve to be treated as such. I pledge to care for your furry loved ones as if they were my own. I offer pet sitting in the comfort and security of your home, so that your pets stress levels and separation anxiety will be reduced, and diet and exercise...

Care Member says "Diane has always been great and caring with our pets, both our blind poodle and our elderly tuxedo cat. Dependable, reliable and communicative. Our pets...

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Margaret K.

I'm A Responsible Very Caring Pet Sitter With Great Referenced

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a very caring pet care professional with many years of experience and glowing references. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs . I have experience administering meds like insulin and other forms. Being with animals and watching over them gives me peace. I have my own dog, three mice and four cats. 2 inside...
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Brooke B.

Wappingers Falls, NY

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Brooke, a local of Wappingers Falls and fellow pet owner. I am happy to help with dog walking or sitting and make sure all their needs are met.
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Katlyn Q.

Marlboro, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Love dogs and cats! Experienced in sitting for both dogs and cats. Experienced in walking dogs and taking them out to stretch their legs.
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Brianna H.

Pleasant Valley, NY

from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been pet sitting for years I work part time at a dog shelter currently I clean up walk feed and give meds to the dogs and occasionally cats. I have my own dog and 2 cats at home I'm a very big animal lover I also live the outdoors so walks are my favorite.
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Tessa N.

Dog Sitter And Groomer!

Wappingers Falls, NY

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
With a diverse background in caregiving, I bring experience, adaptability, and a strong passion for learning. My years running a successful dog grooming business have given me extensive knowledge in pet care, customer service, and animal behavior. Caring for animals has always been second nature to me. Looking to broaden my...
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Thuy B.

Pet Care Provider

Highland, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home (dogs, cats, small pets if given instruction). Very comfortable around animals- I have two Wheaten terriers ages 10 and 12, and I have ridden and worked with horses for 10+ years.
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Kelsea B.

Energetic, Female Pet Sitter

Wappingers Falls, NY

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience with many species of critters, including cats, dogs, rodents, fish, birds, and even reptiles! I love going for walks in the park, as well as giving baths. I can even sing if your little companion is into that sort of thing. My proudest moment? Pet sitting a house of four cats for three months. It was...
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Madeline M.

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, My name is Madeline , and I'm a student at SUNY New Paltz looking for some side jobs for grocery money! I'm an animal lover and there's always been a dog in my house. I have experience pet sitting for friends and family, and would love to care for your pet.
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Jennifer M.

Pleasant Valley, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I am an animal lover. I enjoy being around animals and wish to work with them if possible. My family and I have a male tuxedo cat. He is 10 years old. We adore him. I currently work part-time as a personal banker and am looking for some extra cash by caring for your pets on my days off. I am looking to walk your dog or pet sit...
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Olivia Z.

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
I have dog sat for year for my neighbors since they got their dog as a puppy. After they had moved, I got a puppy myself and take care of her by myself since she was 3 months. I have great experience potty training and training in general. I am a very intuitive person and can communicate well with animals as well. I also have...
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Elizabeth N.

Friendly Pet Sitter

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Friendly pet sitter and dog walker located in New Paltz. I have one year of walking experience and six years of experience owning and caring for both dogs and cats. I love pets of all kinds.
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Christa S.

College Student Pet Sitter/Walker

Marlboro, NY

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is Christa. I am a 20-year-old college student who absolutely loves animals! I have been sitting and walking pets for 5 years now. I have experience with dogs, cats, and guinea pigs!
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Mia P.

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm an animal lover with experience caring for dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Growing up I had a few birds and fish myself, and loved playing and spending time with my friend's dogs and cats. I'm patient, responsible, gentle and love to play and bond with animals. I'm available for pet sitting, feeding, walking, and even...
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Addison S.

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
I have experience with animals as I grew up taking care of two dogs and two cats. I have experience in pet sitting including walking dogs, feeding animals and changing litter.
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Marilyn B.

I Love Dogs!

Salt Point, NY

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I've had dogs most of my life- am willing to watch at my house - I have a fenced in yard also--they can sit on my couch and sleep in my bed--
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Megan G.

Highland, NY

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Megan and I love animals! I currently own two cats and have owned a dog in the past. I pet sit for friends and family often.
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Meagan M B.

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Meagan and I am an avid dog lover and owner. I am looking for dog sitting and walking jobs while I am home from college for Winter break. Feel free to reach out, thank you!
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Kerrianne C.

Pet Sitting/Dog Walking

Milton, NY

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello. My name is Kerrianne . I am 22 years old & am from Marlboro, NY. I am interested in pet sitting/dog walking on the side as I am doing my masters online. I have grown up around various pets, and have 3 years of experience pet sitting/dog walking. I grew up with cats, and german shepherds, and am very comfortable with big...
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Donna V.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hyde Park, NY

from
$5/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have 26 yrs. experience with my 3 dogs that I have owned. Prior to that I have cared for animals in their home and mine. I have volunteered at the local Animal Shelter. I have taken several classes on dog behavior. I absolutely love dogs. I am always at at a dog park on the weekends. I have been pet sitting in my home for 20...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.32/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY

Dog sitters near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY is $17.32.

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