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Grace K.

Scarborough, ME

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Grace, I am 19 years old and taking a gap year from the University of Maine. When I was younger my family always described me as animal loving or a dog whisperer. In middle school, I would go to my grandmothers down the street specifically to play fetch, run around with and play with her energetic golden retriever. It...
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Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am very kind and patient with all animals. I am comfortable with big dogs, little dogs, older dogs, and puppies. Over the last couple of years I have had experience dog sitting for families that are on vacation. I grew up with dogs, and my parents have a 2-year-old puppy that I helped train. Dogs are part of the family! I...
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Compassionate Animal And Nature Lover Looking For Flexible Scheduling For Pet Sitting/dog Walking

Westbrook, ME

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! I love working with animals because they offer nothing but compassion and unconditional love to this world. I have always loved animals, volunteering at the local animal shelter in middle, high school, and eventually college. I also helped raise and train my own dog for 12 years. In my spare time, I like to do anything...
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Part Time Pet Sitter

Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Dog, cat and fish lover. Nurse by education and have multiple cats and dogs myself. Would love to help care for your pets
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Part Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I have been a dog and cat owner all my life and have experience pet sitting and dog walking. I love animals and have volunteered at the Animal Rescue League in Westbrook and before that, at animal shelters in New York state. Until recently, I worked at the Dog Paws Inn, a doggy day care in Scarborough, Maine. I currently have 2...
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Pet Sitter

Falmouth, ME

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$12/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Jill. I grew up with 2 golden retrievers. The first one was my family's first pet, Mollie passed away at age 8 from cancer and Piper was put down during my freshman year at Marist College for another heath condition. They were my whole life! Miss them to pieces. Took a while for our family to move on, but my mom...
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Pet Sitter

Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have been pet sitting for about 5 years now. I have experiencing with dogs, cats and fish! I would love to do occasional visits or am up for staying overnight if needed!
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Gorham, ME

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
Bringing joy and comfort to animals is my passion! For the past three years, I've provided pet sitting and walking services for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and even farm animals. I treat every pet as my own, prioritizing their comfort and happiness by ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I...
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Andrea's Dog Walking And Sitting

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$28/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Throughout my life, I have always had a dog and truly have a passion for caring for and spending time with furry creatures. I have experience with a wide range of dog breeds including whippets, black labs, pit-bulls, golden retrievers, heelers, border collies and even my own dog from Ghana. I also have experience walking my own...
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Trustworthy Pet Sitter Available!

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
Hi there! I've been pet sitting for family friends for years now. I grew up with a cat and a dog that I loved to care for, and would love to have pets of my own again someday. Please reach out if you're needing a sitter for your dog or cat!
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A Walk A Day Will Keep The Vet Away!

Gorham, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
dog training
I have 10+ years of experience with walking, feeding, bathing, sitting, dogs. I can also help with basic dog training!
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Gorham, ME

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I have been sitting pets for just under a year now and I have experience with both dogs and cats. I am comfortable with doing visits, overnights, and walks. I am also comfortable with sitting up to three animals at a time.
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Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
grooming
+ 1 more
I've owned and cared for all kinds of animals my entire life ranging from dogs and cats to Guinea pigs and turtles. Currently I have a 6-year-old Sheltie, a 7-month-old cat, and a rabbit and turtle. On top of this, I worked as a dog daycare attendant for close to three years where I supervised play groups, worked with the dogs...
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Pet Care

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello, I've had lots of experience with all temperaments and types of dogs. I was a dog adoption coordinator and foster coordinator for over three years and worked and placed many dogs into new homes. I've also been a dog parent to at one time five of my own dogs! Available for pet sitting and walks. thank you!
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Linda Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
Former certified veterinary technician seeking cat and dog sitting jobs, also available for dog (and cat, you never know!) walking. Have owned Alaskan Malamutes, but lost my last big guy in 2011. Have also owned 2 cats. It's been proven that animals help our quality of life, I look forward to meeting the animals that share your...
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Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I also take care of other pets to include cats and small critters. I have always loved dogs in particular. I have two dogs, a mini-schnauzer and a rescue lab/hound mix. I am a sophomore in college and grew up in Cape Elizabeth where I often worked as a babysitter and also as a pet sitter....
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Jordan M.'s Photo

Westbrook, ME

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$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am an animal lover and have raised three puppies on my own. I have my own dog, who is a 10-month-old Rottweiler/Pit, and would love to spend time with even more dogs! I am available for pet sitting and dog walking.
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Dog Sitting/boarding!

Westbrook, ME

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
My name is Natalie and I am a huge dog lover! I currently have a 4-year-old black lab who loves to spend time with other doggie friends! I am available for dog sitting, walking, and boarding- I am also comfortable with medication administration if your doggo has any special meds they need every day!
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Gorham, ME

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Always been a dog lover! Have two dogs myself. Happy to dog sit for trips or walk dogs when needed!
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Hannah T.'s Photo

Scarborough, ME

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have traveled across the US doing pet & house sitting gigs for a variety of different animals, from dogs to birds. I have additional animal care experience, having worked at my local animal shelter, a rescue for ex-labratory animals, as well as volunteered at an animal sanctuary in New Zealand a few years ago. I'd love to love...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in South Portland, ME

Dog sitters near you in South Portland, ME 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 South Portland, ME 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 South Portland, ME is $17.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in South Portland, ME. 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 South Portland, ME 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 South Portland, ME, 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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