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Khadijah F.

Pet Sitter

Sandy Spring, MD

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hi there! I'm a dedicated pet caregiver with 4 years of experience providing loving, attentive care to animals of all kinds. I treat every animal as if they were my own. My goal is to create a safe, happy, and stress-free environment for you and your fur babies whether it's for daily walks, drop-in visits, or overnight care....
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Laura O.

Get To Know Me!

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a passionate person, I give all of me when I work so the families can rely on me for other times they need my services, I like to learn from every opportunity, so I can improve every time. I'd describe my personality as versatile, affectionate, and proactive. I like working with pets because I love how pure they are,...

Amanda M. says "Laura took great care of our puppy and pet bird while my husband and I were away!"

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Jessica B.

My Name Is Jessica And I Am 34 Years Old. I Have Been Working At Veterinary Hospitals Since I Was 16

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
I started working at my first veterinary hospital and now after 15 years working in the industry I am at a specialty practice in Germantown which I love. I have been a veterinary technician for over 28 years and could never do anything else. Pet sitting fulfills the rest of my life and makes me feel complete. I have over 15...

Care Member says "Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so happy to...

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Jolie R K.

Dog Sitter

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello all! I love all dogs so much and have tons of experience. Growing up I have always grown up with dogs, and have dog-sat my neighbors pets my whole life. I also worked at a doggy daycare where I have encountered several different breeds. Currently I work at a dog grooming salon where I bathe pups!! I promise to make sure to...

Care Member says "Amazing dog sitter! She has a passion for animals. Was very reliable and took wonderful care of our dog."

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Angie V.

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have extensive experience with pets as I grew up with a lovely Labrador. Also, I always have been around dogs back home, I love to spend time with them playing, feeding them and taking them out for a walk. I also worked as an Au Pair for two years where I cared for the families pets.
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Katie F.

Passionate, Dedicated And Loving Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I currently work full-time for the Humane Society of the United States and will be relocating to Germantown in January. I'm seeking out opportunities in my new neighborhood to meet, love on and spoil new pets! I have been a huge pet person ever since I can remember and have been working as a part-time dog walker/pet sitter for...

Samantha M. says "Katie has been pet sitting my dog, Mia, for about 7 years. She is everything you could ever want in a pet sitter: caring, reliable, honest, flexible,...

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Kenneth N.

Friendly Sitter

Olney, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had 10+ years experience with sitting and caring for my sister's and room mates animals. They have ranged from 3 dogs, a cat, rabbit, cockatoo bird and Koi fish. I have enjoyed doing it and treat them as if they were my own. I try and keep them in their normal routines. Part of their care was giving them their...

Carla P. says "Ken has been taking care of my cat for over 2 years now. He is very nice and a professional. My cat truly does not trust anyone, but he trust Ken almost...

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Lia V.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have a beautiful chihuahua named Chloe. Therefore, I understand the commitment of having a pet and how much care and attention our pets need.

Jeff S. says "Elida was great at taking care of my dogs and was going to take care of my son when he got back this fall. Does a great job of communicating and is very...

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Paige C.

Caring College Sitter

Kensington, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I love taking care of animals! I have worked in pet sitting and walking and the local Parks department in for animal care. From dogs, to cats, to lizards, to hedgehogs, I love caring for all animals big and small. I am a full time student and very caring, attentive, and kind.
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Courtney A.

Fun And Tail Wagging Says

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and walking. I love dogs and treat them as if they are like your baby

Stephanie H. says "Hire Courtney!!! I recently adopted a dog named Dunkin and he has a lot of separation anxiety. Needless to say, he could not be left alone. I was in...

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Jeasennette V.

Pet Pal for All Furry and Non Furry Friends

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
I have always loved pets, from birds to snakes. Ever since I was young my mom told me having a pet was a great responsibility, and it was. I had several dogs, cats, birds and I was responsible for their food, water and their potty time. I would pet-sit on weekdays and weekends. The cat's name was Tony and the dog's name was...

Care Member says "Jeasennette was very professional and did a great job taking care of my cat for a week. I would definitely work with Jeasennette again!"

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Katherine K.

Teacher Looking To Work With Pet Care!

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I love working with animals. I have had a dog (black lab) my whole life. I have been pet sitting and house sitting for 7 years now. I have also been recommended by the families that I work with. I understand that a pet is a valuable part of your family and I intend to treat them with love and care. I am available to work with...

Walter P. says "Good with cats and dogs. Reliable and competent. "

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Yadira S.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Trustworthy reliable Pet sitting with many years of experience with cats , dogs, birds, fish , turtles etc. will make sure they have all the food they need and company they need, your pet will receive the care , love and attention they crave and deserve

Justin M. says "Yadira took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a few days. She was very friendly, caring, thorough, always on-time, and willing to...

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Kasey M.

Amazing + Loving Pet Sitter!

Clarksville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
dog training
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Kasey and I am an experienced pet own. I have grown up with dogs my entire life and have my own black lab/shepard mix named Duke. He's 3 years old and LOVES other dogs. If it allows, I'd love for Duke to be able to play with your pup :) I work from home so it provides me with the utmost flexibility. I can groom,...

Care Member says "Kasey was an absolute fantastic cat sitter! Responsible, reliable, communicative, and caring are some words that come to mind to describe her. We went...

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Nancy S.

Loving Pet Sitter

Olney, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
Hello, my name is Nancy and I currently live in Olney, MD with my family. Since I was little, I have always been raised with having a dog around the house. My family and I love dogs. I currently have a 6-year-old Pit Bull mix with Labrador. He weighs 60 pounds and is a very strong dog. I trained him to sit, give paw, lay and...
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Gabrielle S.

pet sitter

Kensington, MD

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
grooming
boarding
pet walking
I love animals! I have a dog and cats at home, and I've pet sat for my parents and some of their friends several times.
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Catherine C.

Dog Sitting And Dog Walking

Brookeville, MD

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have watched dogs on my own since I was 8 years old. I still do dog sitting and do once a day let outs if needed. I love all dogs, both big and small. I have had boxers all my life, so size doesn't bother me.
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Abby R.

Summer Pet Sitter

Rockville, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there. I would love to pet sit for your family this summer while you are away. During the school year I am an elementary school teacher with MCPS. I am a caring and responsible young professional. I have experiences pet sitting for many families' cats and dogs. I am comfortable with caring for and walking dogs if all sizes as...
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Caroline G.

Caroline

Kensington, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I've had pets and I've taken care of pets all my life. My strengths are dogs and cats. I personally have 3 cats that I take care of everyday. I have experience in dog sitting full time (offering companionship, feeding, walking, basic grooming). I also have experience in taking care of cats (changing litter boxes, playing,...
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Pha F.

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Montgomery Village, MD

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, My name is Pha. I have had pets my whole life. I have done pet sitting (dogs & cats) for more than 8 years (mostly neighborhood pet) I want to now re-enter the job market. My family has two adopted/shelter dogs (one from Hurricane Katrina), 3 gerbils, one cat and a large fish tank. We love all the animals and also rescue...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Sandy Spring, MD

Dog Sitters in Sandy Spring, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Laura O.

Laura took great care of our puppy and pet bird while my husband and I were away!

- Amanda M.

Jessica B.

Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so...

- Care member

Jolie R K.

Amazing dog sitter! She has a passion for animals. Was very reliable and took wonderful care of our dog.

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Sandy Spring, MD

Dog sitters near you in Sandy Spring, MD 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 Sandy Spring, MD 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 Sandy Spring, MD is $18.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Sandy Spring, MD. 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 Sandy Spring, MD 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 Sandy Spring, MD, 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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