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Kathleen K.

Animal Assistant

Schenectady, NY

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Sophia R.

Schenectady, NY

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Mary P.

Dog Sitter/Walker Available

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
daily feeding
I have been pet sitting for several years for a few local families. I have worked with both small and large breeds including French Mastiffs and King Charles Spaniels. My tasks have included walking, feeding, and giving TLC. I love animals and am looking for a permanent, semi-permanent position with a family who is equally...
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Nicole M.

Paws Concierge

Schenectady, NY

from
$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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Briana O.

Pet Nanny

Schenectady, NY

from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
+ 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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Mary D.

Altamont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I grew up with dog, so they've always been part of life. I have been volunteering at a local shelter for 3+ years and fostered a dog in 2018. I have previously provided dog sitting for up to 8 days. Happy to work with dogs of any age, breed, or size.

Benjamin P. says "Mary is great! Very attentive to details and very communicative. She's always willing to go that extra mile and genuinely cares about the well being of...

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Genevieve M.

Animal Lover For All Types Of Pet Care.

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
boarding
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of pet care experience working in vets as a vet tech assistant and in kennels. I am comfortable with all breeds types age and size of dogs, cats, horses and more. l can give your pet any medications he/she needs orally or injectable . I have taken essential cat and kitten care, animal physiology and animal...

Ellen R. says "Gen was awesome when she watched my cat Bella! I think Bella was upset when I came home because she missed all the playtime Gen gave her! She sent pictures...

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Megan N.

Part/Full Time Pet Caregiver

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
Hi, thanks for viewing my profile! I will be able to provide animal sitting from your own home when you're away on vacation or just walking/ feeding when you're away at work! I am a momma to my own fur baby so I know how important family pets are. I believe they should be treated with lots of love and attention (and treats!) so...

Daniel P. says "By far has been the best pet sitter we have ever had. We really want to keep using her as the pet sitter for our two dogs. Our dogs really like her and...

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Annaliese T.

Hi, My Name Is Annaliese And I Am Looking For Some Work While Up At College!

Albany, NY

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
Hi! I'd describe my personality as loyal, kind hearted, and positive. I enjoy working with animals because when I am away at college it allows me to continue being around them, providing love and care throughout the year. I have grown up with animals, including farm animals, and greatly adore engaging with them! I dog sit for...
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Karen M.

Friendly Pet Sitter

Latham, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Love pets and would be happy to keeps yours safe while you are away from them . I have experience watching 2 small dogs and have my own animals
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Anna T.

Clifton Park, NY

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
I am an animal lover!! I am currently attending college majoring in biology for a program. I care for any animals, from dogs to cats to reptiles- you name them! I have several years of experience from pet-sitting, owning my own pets (including a dog, fish, hamster, and reptiles) and worked at a pet store for 2+ years. I can take...
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Jacklyn C.

Clifton Park, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have previous experience with dog sitting as well as have had 2 dogs and 1 cat through my life. I currently have a 3-year-old morkie named chloe and love animals!
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Payton Y.

Ballston Lake, NY

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I dog sit every summer for my friends for about a month! I am willing to walk, feed and spend time at your house/ apartment with the dog!
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Julia F.

Will Love Your Animal Like My Own!

Burnt Hills, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with a golden retriever for 14 years! I have had experience dog sitting neighborhood dogs, as well as my parents animals (2 cats, 2 birds, 2 dogs) as well as my own 2 fish!
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Quinn W.

Dog/ Cat/ Pet Sitting Available

Ballston Lake, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide animal care in your home and am willing to be a dog walker as well. I have had cats, dogs, and fish my whole life and have responsibly to care for them.
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Anshita S.

Albany, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have had three dogs as pets of my own and I have a lot of experience in dog sitting my friends and family's dogs.
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Samantha C.

Clifton Park, NY Pet Sitter

Clifton Park, NY

from
$5/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
I've had animals my whole life so, taking care of them is something I love. I have 5 animals of my own (2 cats, 2 dogs & a hedgehog). I started pet sitting about 9 years ago. I have experience with dogs/puppies, cats/kittens, birds, hamsters, hedgehogs, chickens, fish, turtles, rabbits, and more. I usually take care of pets...
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Shyma H.

Latham, NY

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
As a lifelong cat parent who grew up surrounded by a variety of animals, I am always happy to spend time with new pets! From volunteering at local shelters to socializing rescues with larger organizations, I have gained an incredible amount of hands-on experience in caring for all kinds of animals, personalities, and...
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Jay W.

Albany, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I don't have much experience pet sitting but I would always watch my uncles dogs whenever they left for vacation
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skyler H.

Latham, NY

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have always been surrounded by dogs in my own home and homes of families and friends. I have three doggies of my own that I have raised through the puppy stage and toddler stage..! I have previous experience dog sitting and feel comfortable giving medications if necessary. I am looking forward to meeting your family and seeing...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.16/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Dog Sitters in Schenectady, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Mary D.

Mary is great! Very attentive to details and very communicative. She's always willing to go that extra mile and genuinely cares about the...

- Benjamin P.

Genevieve M.

Gen was awesome when she watched my cat Bella! I think Bella was upset when I came home because she missed all the playtime Gen gave her!...

- Ellen R.

Megan N.

By far has been the best pet sitter we have ever had. We really want to keep using her as the pet sitter for our two dogs. Our dogs really...

- Daniel P.

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 $19.16.

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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