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Quinn R.

Animal Lover

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have lived with and cared for animals all of my life. I love all dog and cat breeds and would love to assist in their caretaking. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I'm flexible, I have my own transportation, and I'm eager to meet new furry friends!
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Laura M.

Schenectady, NY

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been pet-sitting for 1 year and have lots of previous experience interacting with animals. Specially, I have grown up with dogs and am very comfortable with various breeds. I am confident in my ability to follow feeding schedules, maintaining routines, and go for walks with them.
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Anna N.

Schenectady, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have pet sit a dog and two cats, for a couple weeks. I have stayed over night pet sitting a black lab, and a temperamental cat for a week. I will pet sit for my parents whenever they are out of town. They have two cats, a bearded dragon, and pit terrier/plot hound.
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Adrian C.

Pet Sitter

Schenectady, NY

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$45/hr
5 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
grooming
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Grooming and Pet Sitting. I can train dogs and birds. I own dogs, birds, fish, and can take care of any kind of animal. I am a student at St Lawrence and am available morning, day, and evening.
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Bridget G.

Expirence

Schenectady, NY

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Years of experience, I have a dog of my own and I regularly have pet sit for 6+ years during the day and over night for weeks at a time.
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Amelia S.

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hey I'm Amelia, I've been dog sitting for 5 years now for neighbors and family/friends. I have a pointer/lab mix of my own.
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Francesca T.

Schenectady, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
I have 20 years of paid experience watching my friend's dog, a black lab which had a lot of energy. I got her with time to calm down quite a bit and respond to certain commands. I have been saving abandoned animals and helping them since I was 8 years old. I even paid 600 dollars to save a baby duck and find a home for him due...
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Katherine L.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with pet sitting for about 4+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. Doesn't matter any pet
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Reva K.

Pet Care Provider

Schenectady, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog or cat sitting services in your home especially over the summer or weekends once school starts. I am a full time special ed teacher and I work at a family business. I grew up with dogs and cats and I am huge animal lover. I have two sweet dogs of my own. I will come and spend time giving your pets the love and...
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Lisbeth A.

Pet Service Provider

Schenectady, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hello my name is Lisbeth. I'm an experienced dog walker, pet sitter and all around great pet companion. I have cared for dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, lizards and many more perfect animals. I have 25 years experience. I go above and beyond to make sure you and your pet are fully, completely happy. I can administrate medicine,...
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Lori K.

Free Time For You Makes Me Smile!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
pet waste cleanup
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the mother of two grown boys, two sweet dogs, and the wife of an amazing husband. Helping people and animals, of all persuasions, has always been my passion. I'm extremely professional, organized, and jack-of-all-trades! My services include meticulous house cleaning, home organization, non-medical adult/senior care...

Care Member says "Lori does a great job cleaning at my house. We are so happy to have her!"

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Nancy A.

Your Pets Are Family To Me! No Creature Too Great Or Too Small :)

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hi I'm Nancy! I have 2 years of professional pet sitting experience. I can help with Dog Training and Pet Transportation. Pet sitting (boarding not available) and dog walking as well. Your pets are family to me. :) No creature too big or too small!!
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Kimberly M.

Pet Sitting

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet sitting
boarding
dog training
pet transportation
+ 1 more
As a dedicated animal lover, my experience encompasses the care of dogs, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, and reptiles, with my current companions being three hermit crabs. I am characterized by my calm nature when interacting with animals, but I must note that I have an allergy to cats
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Kathleen K.

Animal Assistant

Schenectady, NY

from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have no pets of my own due to living situation but love cats and dogs. I'm willing to let them out, walk them, or feed them if that's what you need! Contact me for requests!
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Lily W.

Schenectady, NY

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$21/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I absolutely love animals! I have volunteered at homeward bound dog rescue many years, dog sit often, and overall have a lot of experience with animals. I am patient, understanding, and feel I am able to make the animal happy by suiting their needs:)
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Anna D.

Schenectady, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Annie. I come from a big family that grew up with many animals - dogs, chickens reptiles, you name it. I have years of experience in dog sitting, and taking care of pets in general. I am very patient and caring and love spending time with animals. I am here to help support your pets needs :)
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Theresa A.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitter and walker for any dog/cats in need of a companion during the day. I use written and verbal communication to track all services provided, as well as any other relevant info from my time with your pet. I am open to very specific instructions to ensure peace of mind when you are away.
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Briana O.

Pet Nanny

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
boarding
dog training
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I am a detail-oriented, hugely empathetic caregiver with just under 10 years of experience working with animals! Over the years I have been coined the Pet Nanny in my local neighborhood, employed by 15+ long term families and loving every single one of them. I work well with young pups as well as elderly ones (who are still pups...
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Nicole M.

Paws Concierge

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I've been caring for cats, dogs and horses my whole life. I'll care for cats or watch/walk your dogs of all sizes, pet/house sit. Contact me for all services I provide.
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Sophia R.

Schenectady, NY

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I also used to have guinea pigs and am just a complete animal lover and I'm willing to take care of any time of animal. I dog sit my neighbors dogs throughout the year for sometimes just a day and for weeks at a time. I'm willing to walk, play with, give medications, feed, and whatever else you may...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.55/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Schenectady, NY

Dog sitters near you in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY is $20.55.

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