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Marcia L.

Loving Animal Provider

Hampton, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
Loving teacher, also loves animals. My teen daughter and I pet sit small dogs . Your dog will be spoiled and loved, in a clean, safe environment, no other pets. We board small animals , and treat just like family.
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Pet Sitter

Chesapeake, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have owned dogs my whole life and have pet sit for many families throughout the years. I'd love to be the next person to have the pleasure of taking care of your fur baby! I work full time but I live only 5 minutes from my job so I'm available mid day for potty breaks as needed. I am available for mid day drop in to let your...
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Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog walking services as well as in home pet sitting. I love and have cared for all types and sizes of pets (cats, dogs, bunnies, reptiles, fish) for over 35 years and I will care for you furry family members as if they were my own.
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Hampton, VA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting. Dog walks. Love all pets. Currently looking to adopt a pet of my own. Looking to create a family of animals from all around.
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Portsmouth, VA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have personally owned/own dogs and cats. I love working with animals. I also like going on walks for the lovely scenery that surrounds us.
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Hampton, VA

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$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
With over a decade of hands-on experience in dog sitting, I've developed a deep understanding of canine behavior and built strong, trusting relationships with both pets and their owners. My background includes caring for dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments, including those with special medical, dietary, and...
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Experienced & Compassionate Pet Sitter / House Sitter

Suffolk, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello! My name is Dani and I am a reliable & considerate pet sitter / house sitter. I began pet sitting and house sitting this year on Rover as a way to supplement my teacher income, and I truly love it. I've always enjoyed being around different types of animals. I grew up with dogs, a snake, and bearded dragons, and now that...
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Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I am a highly dependable and experienced dog sitter providing attentive and quality care for your pup!
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Newport News, VA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog lover & dog mom A little bit about me! My name is Caroline & I am going into my senior year at CNU for criminology & political science. I have been an adamant lover of dogs since I was young, and adopted my own Maltese Pekingese during the summer of 2024. On top of having my own fur baby, I adore walking, sitting, & taking...
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Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Throughout my whole life, I have owned pets of my own and have taken the responsibility of taking care of them including cats and dogs. Currently I own one cat named Charlie and have taken care of his nutritional and medical needs. I have also had experience in taking care of pets around the neighborhood when I was in highschool...
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Parti-time Pet Sitter

Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog owner - my family owned a dog for 12 years. I am comfortable walking & feeding dogs as well as playing with them.
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Animal Loving Doll

Suffolk, VA

from
$13/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have two dogs myself and love all animals! My dream job would be a conservation biologist and working with animals. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I am allergic to cats sadly. I can provide walks, feedings, light grooming etc.
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Fun Pet Sitter

Newport News, VA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Grooming and Pet Walking. I love taking long walks no matter the weather, good for the health and pet(s), care for the dog if you're on vacation, the love for this grew when it all started with one dog then I had 6 and the owners loved me for how I treated the Little guys. So I would...
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Pet Sitter

Hampton, VA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I have owned many pets through out the years. I love dogs and cats. I have two mini dachshunds of my own along with my cat. I enjoy their company and I love walking them.
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Amira

Hampton, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a previous pet owner, from cats to dogs. I love animals and love being around animals. I was an athlete, so I do not mind going a long walk with a dog. I pet sit my friends animals when they are gone for the weekend.
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Portsmouth, VA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi, my name is Ahlaya and I have been dog sitting for 4 years now. I have taken care of fish, to dogs and cats. I look forward to meeting you!
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Newport News, VA

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$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have pets of my own. I have 2 dogs, a bearded dragon and a fish. I have also help family member sitting for their cats.
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Loving Dogsitter/Dogwalker

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Isabella! I love dogs and currently have an adult corgi a puppy corgi, and a guinea pig. I have a heart for animals and love to spoil them. I have been pet sitting for a little over 7 years and I love to not only make sure the pets are happy and healthy, but also make them feel special and extra loved.
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Retired Social Workers

Dendron, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
I have years of experience caring for my own family pets in the past. My pets once included dogs, birds, fish, guinea pig, rabbits, and gerbil. . I Currently sit for my adult children pets as needed. Please contact me if you need my services . Thanks
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Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Trinity, I am a first year student at Hampton University. I am willing to do child care and household services. I am the youngest of three in my family, I don't have a lot of experience with being a babysitter. But I have grew up in the church and I have experience with watching kids and even the kids I grew...

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  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Smithfield, VA

Dog sitters near you in Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA is $16.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Smithfield, VA. 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 Smithfield, VA 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.

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