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Kacie F.

Pet Sitter

West Brookfield, MA

from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
I will provide dog sitting in my home, I absolutely love animals, I have a pup of my own along with a 3-year-old daughter. I am very experienced with animal care, as I have grown up in a family of animal lovers/owners and before we moved here I worked at a Veterinary Clinic for 2 years.
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Grace M.

Pet Sitter

Oakham, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm great with cats, dogs, and horses. I've been around animals all of my life and I enjoy their company. I will ensure that your pet(s) will receive amazing care!
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Caroline G.

Worcester, MA

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$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I have a great love for animals and substantial experience in dealing with them. I grew up surrounded by a variety of pets, including three dogs (a whippet, a morky, and a chihuahua), two cats, a fish, and a hamster. I also had tortoises for most of my life. In addition, I took a pre-veterinary science class in high...
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Jenny B.

Charlton, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
dog training
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relaxed, detail-oriented, aand sarcastic who doesnt thats My question. but hey! my names jennifer I go by jenny, im 21 and I pet sit full time :) ive been working with animals since well before covid. started with my moms friends' dogs, then turned dog daycare attendant for a year, then turned a full time pet sitter right at...
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Rebecca O.

Millbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am a private housekeeper for multiple families, and recently started pet sitting. With the recent loss of my beloved friend ( German Shepherd-Emmy:) of 12yrs, pet sitting has become more of my focus. I love being around dogs, snuggling, walking & playing. I'm good with cats too ;) overnight care done in pets home starting at...

Care Member says "With Rebecca in my home to care for my pets, I feel confident leaving for any period of time. She truly enjoys my dog and cats and gives them the love...

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Rachel A.

Part Time Dog Sitter Available

West Boylston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
I've always been an animal lover since an early age. I grew up with a lab/golden retriever. I've taken care of numerous amounts of dogs in the past. From a Newfoundland to a jack Russell terrier to a wheaten terrier to a small toy dog. Most of the dogs I'm around are hypoallergenic, as I have allergies and it makes the living...

Nicole E. says "Rachel looked after our 7 month old pup while we were away on vacation for a week. She was an excellent communicator, always checking in and sending...

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Madison S.

Westborough, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello I'm Madison and I'm an Elementary Education major studying at the University of Rhode Island. I have always loved animals and have been taking care of my three dogs my whole life. I also dog sit and dog walk for several people in my home town. I am very energetic and caring and will always make your pet my top priority.

Care Member says "hiring Madison to care for sick sister’s 2 cats allowed me the peace of mind to sleep at night! she’s reliable, real quick to answer or send texts,...

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Deborah W.

Part Time Dog Walker/care Taker

Holland, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Owned pets my entire life- cats and dogs. Worked PT at Sturbridge Vet. I have always adopted dogs and spend a tremendous amount of time with my pups playing, walking and hiking! Over 10 years of dog sitting care locally

Edward A. says "Could not ask for more. - Hired Deborah because I broke my foot and could not walk my 100lb puppy. He is a wild boy. Deborah handles him in a caring,...

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Michele R.

Child Care Professional Looking For Pet Sitting To Increase Hours

South Grafton, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
I have 20 years of child care experience as a babysitter, nanny, preschool/kindergarten teaching assistant, lead teacher, and substitute teacher. I have taken care of children in more than 25 private homes including a lot of pets. I used to nanny for a family where the father was a veterinarian and the mother was a horse...
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Riley D.

Sutton, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
Hi I'm Riley! I have had dogs since the day I was born, I currently have 2 boxers, a guinea pig, and a horse! I grew up dog sitting, cat sitting, fish sitting, and horse sitting so if you have any animals in need of care I would love to help! I am reliable, trustworthy, and the biggest animal lover!
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Hailey B.

Barre, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Hailey, and I am from barre Massachusetts. I have experience sitting many sizes and breeds of dogs in my 7 years of pet sitting. I give the owner picture updates as well as texts as I care for their pet during the pet sitting time. I am very communicated and strive to give the best service possible.
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Anna R.

Douglas, MA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi im Anna! I've always had pets growing up and loved them and continued to love animals as I grew up. I've also had a few experiences in pet care caring for cats and dogs. My first pet care job was caring for one cat while their owner would go on vacations. This would be for a week at a time and I would go over 2 times a day to...
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Mary Ellen K.

Dog Walker / Pet Sitter

Woodstock, CT

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I provide dog/cat sitting in your home. I am an experienced pet owner. I love dogs, of all sizes and ages. I have experience with pet sitting and dog walking. I am retired after 34 years with the same company, and can furnish references on request.
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Lauren A.

Animal Lover

West Boylston, MA

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have grown up my whole life with dogs. Nothing more that I love in this world than fur baby's. I am willing to sit your dog, walks, or even spend nights with them when you are on vacation.
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Annemarie H.

Whitinsville, MA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have dog sat for many different breeds of dogs over the course of 6 years and also have cat sit 2 cats for 4 years. I am very tidy and love playing with the animals.
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Aislinn L.

Palmer, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I used to dog sit in highschool! & I do occasionally for my friends /family when they go away on vacation. I can walk feed and watch dogs.
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Sheena S.

Would Love To Meet Your Pet!

Sterling, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I currently have the summer off from teaching and wouldn't mind staying busy. What better way then pet sitting, dog walking, and cuddling cats! I have 15 chickens, an Alaskan Malamute named Aries, a cat named Amelia, and a new kitten named Asher!
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Ina W.

Dogs Are My People/Experienced Pet Sitter

Shrewsbury, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am an experienced and active dog sitter that loves spending time with dogs of all sizes and dispositions. I enjoy daily walks outside on wooded trails and neighborhood streets. Curling up with a good book and a canine companion is also my idea of time well spent. I have experience with anxious dogs, reactive dogs, submissive...
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Courtney W.

Pet Sitter

South Grafton, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello, I am Courtney! I have had dogs my whole life! I adore then and treat every dog as my own. I am extremely reliable, honest, and trustworthy. Of course I have cared for my own fur babies, but I also have walked/petsat family members, friends, and neighbors dog. I love dogs of all sizes and ages!! Please let me know if you...
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Kasia D.

Worcester, MA

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Very experienced with dogs and cats of all sizes - have two cats of my own! Always been an animal lover. Can provide dog/house sitting references
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Spencer, MA

Dog Sitters in Spencer, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Rebecca O.

With Rebecca in my home to care for my pets, I feel confident leaving for any period of time. She truly enjoys my dog and cats and gives...

- Care member

Rachel A.

Rachel looked after our 7 month old pup while we were away on vacation for a week. She was an excellent communicator, always checking in and...

- Nicole E.

Madison S.

hiring Madison to care for sick sister’s 2 cats allowed me the peace of mind to sleep at night! she’s reliable, real quick to answer or...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Spencer, MA

Dog sitters near you in Spencer, MA 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 Spencer, MA 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 Spencer, MA is $17.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Spencer, MA. 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 Spencer, MA 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 Spencer, MA, 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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