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Gina G.

Animal Lover Caregiver

Riverhead, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
I can provide dog sitting in your home. I am a huge animal lover and have worked in the animal field for over 20 years. I am a retired breeder of Labrador retrievers and french bulldogs. I am also a dog trainer. I am involved in doing pet therapy with my own animals that own and are a part of my family. Please feel free to...

Stephanie M. says "Gina is so wonderful! She has such a soft spoken, warm demeanor and shows how much she truly cares by being patient, calm, and nurturing. She also took...

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Alejandra C.

Riverhead, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
Light house cleaning - charged base off of house Deep house cleaning- charge base off of house Errands- groceries, errands, laundry drop offs and pick up. Organizing- refrigerator organization, closet organizing, garage cleaning Dog sitting- $25hr Dog walk- $25-$30 walk. based on dog and walk. Feel free to reach out and...
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Aine M.

Dog Sitter

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Being a babysitter has also opened the door of dog sitting. If my families go out of town, they call me up to watch their animals.
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Saul O.

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
boarding
Experienced pet sitter with a passion for animals! I have hands-on experience walking, feeding, and providing general care for dogs, ensuring they feel comfortable and loved. Reliable and attentive, I'm here to make sure your pet is happy and safe while you're away.
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Kristy T.

Riverhead, NY

from
$28/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Am willing to pet-sit for your dog or cat whenever needed! Feel free to reach out if interested!! :)
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Viviana J.

Part-Time Care Giver

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide dog sitting in your own home! I have experience taking care of dogs and can provide plenty of references.
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Laura D.

The East End Critter Sitter

Riverhead, NY

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Laura & I board dogs at my home in Riverhead. I have 30+ years of experience working with a multitude of animals. I worked at a veterinarian for many years. I can help with all aspects of animal care from pet sitting, grooming & training. I can even teach you things about your animals to help you enrich your bond...
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Jenifer S.

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Dog owner to a 5-year-old Maltese. Experienced dog sitter to small to medium-sized dogs. Comfortable dog walking. Most of all I love pets!
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Olivia N.

Dog Sitter

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Olivia and I love animals especially dogs. I am willing to play with, walk and feed dogs as well as any additional care necessary.
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Sydney M.

PetSitter! Any Type Of Pets! Farm Or Household

Riverhead, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have 6 pets, 3 dogs and three cats( also some fish). I have been working on farms since I was 10 years old. Grew up riding horses and caring for animals. I worked at Little Red Barn for 6 years, with Ponies, Ducks, Pigs, Goats, Horses, and Bunnies! Now, I have been at Goodale farms for 3 years working with the Goats/ (kids),...
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Lena D.

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home. I am an assistant in a special education classroom but have been dog/house sitting on the side for 10+ years. I have a lot of experience with dogs of all sizes and needs. I myself had a 14-year-old dog who required a lot of attention and medication so I have experience with that as well. I...
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Erin F.

Animal Lover !

Riverhead, NY

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have experience pet sitting dogs and cats. I love all animals, however I am allergic to rodents (hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc.) !
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Avril G.

East Quogue, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Dog sitter and nanny here! I have experience taking care of dogs for over 4 years. I myself, have a Maltipoo. He is a bundle of joy! I love dogs and love caring for them. I am reliable and responsible and would love to help out whenever possible. I am a college student working dog sitting and babysitting as a side hustle. I hope...

Sophie S. says "Avril was a fantastic babysitter. We had a bit of a last minute request to watch our five nephews one night and she jumped into action and was so...

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Pamela B.

Pet Sitter for Your 4 or 2-Legged Love Ones

Hampton Bays, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have loved all animals since I was a little girl. At presence I have 3 dogs, 2 miniature schnauzers, Shots and Shorty, plus a 100 lb. boxer named Bear. I have had ducks, chickens, cats, rabbits and ferrets to name a few!
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Teresa L.

Animal Lover

Westhampton Beach, NY

from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I'm fairly new at this and would love an opportunity to take care of your fur baby. I'm an animal lover and have dog sitting services for family members. As well as dog walking services. Would love to meet your pet.
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Sopio B.

Pet

Hampton Bays, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
feeding. small dogs walking. pet sitting (my house or yours). home visits. take care night time. pet transportation.
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Paula M.

Dog Sitter/walker/massager

Aquebogue, NY

from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! It has occurred to me recently that I would love to add dog and cat sitting to my services. I'm the designated family pet sitter, and had a dog of my own - currently have cats. Dogs say I am the best dog massager! I'm caring, nurturing and kind. If your dog loves long walks so do I.
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Luisa P.

Dog-sitter available part-time

Manorville, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I have a dog of my own and love him to death. He sleeps at the foot of my bed every night. I always grew up with dogs but back then it was different. They were outside dogs but I also loved them.
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Erica B.

Pet Sitting

Westhampton Beach, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
My names Erica. I love animals. I wanna make sure you dog is comfortable and loved while your gone. I've been dog sitting for a few years.
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Diane B.

Dog And Cat Caregiver

Calverton, NY

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Services Provided: Dog Walking, Daily Visits, Potty Breaks, Dog Park Trips, Pet Taxi, Dog Beach Trips, Kitty Care, Overnights
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Riverhead, NY

Dog sitters near you in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, NY is $20.75.

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