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I currently work full time in a wildlife hospital as the Clinic Supervisor, and am very comfortable handling animals. I also have worked at Binghamton Zoo as an Education Assistant and an Animal Care Keeper, as well as worked for one year as a volunteer with a non-profit parrot rescue. Throughout high school and college, I...
Jessica can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Hey! I'm Ana and I'm 30 years old.
I grew up with animals around me and have a sweet dog called Sofia back home - who I miss a lot!
Looking for extras with dog-sitting and dog-walking!
Ana Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Emma T.
Sunnyside, NY
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I adore animals and would love the opportunity to look after your little friend. I have experience cat sitting, fostering kittens, taking care of wild animals in conservation in Australia, and with dogs, guinea pigs, rats, frogs, mice, rabbits, and birds. I have also worked with older cats, providing medication and special...
5.0
(1)
If you are out of town or just need some help taking care of your pet, feel free to contact me! I can care for animals in your home while you are out of town or just take your dog for a walk or to the park if you are busy!
Katie can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking & more
5.0
"Omg I can’t even express how helpful Katie was with our little one. We were so worried at first trusting someone with our baby but the moment we met Katie we knew we were in great hands. Now my baby gives such a massive smile whenever she sees Katie, and we do too!...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an animal lover, for many years I have had cared for my own pets including birds, cats and dogs. And also for family members and friends when they needed to go on vacation or hospitalization etc, since is something I feel very comfortable with. I am looking forward to work as a pet sitter and provide the care and...
Fabiana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, daily feeding, administration of medicine, boarding & more
Rosie P.
New York, NY
$15-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey
My name is Rosie and I'm here for your pets when you're in need of help.
I have experience with walking and sitting dogs.
Also 2 years of volunteering in a animal shelter for Dogs, cats and birds.
Rosie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"We have a very anxious dog and Rosie was amazing with her !! We felt so good leaving our dog sadie and our two cats with Rosie - she always kept in contact with us and it was great to see how happy our Pete were with her ! I would definitely recommend Rosie ."
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5.0
(3)
Hi! I am happy to help out with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I look forward to helping you and your pets in any way I can!
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sarah is always super energetic and took amazing care of our dogs last time we were out of the country traveling. Great communication all around and a pleasure to work with!"
Katie C.
Gladys C.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Gladys and I love to be around dogs. I have a dog myself that I consider him part of my family. I have experience dog sitting and I like to spend time with the dogs as well. I like the dogs to feel comfortable when they r around me make them feel safe.
5.0
"Gladys is dependable and hard working. She's been cleaning my home, and, when we're away from home, has been caring for my cats and dogs for over 25 years. She cleans thoroughly and is wonderful with our pets. We even take vacation around her schedule to make...
Marta C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah, I'm an actor living in Harlem, NY. I am an aunt of five, and have a passion for baking and cooking. I grew up with a lot of animals, and have been with many animals as they deal with surgeries, injuries, and health issues. As a dog walker and pet sitter, I have several years of experience caring for various...
Sarah Lynn can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sarah was an amazing caretaker to my cat, Merlin while I was away for a work conference. She went above and beyond and stayed longer than she was scheduled to because she felt like Merlin needed the extra attention.
Would definitely hire her again for future...
Nellie D.
Millena L.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Millena and I am a huge animal lover! I've been taking care of dogs for about 3 years now. I am looking for a great opportunity to take care of your pet. I am very attentive to each pet personal needs. Always offering the best support, love and treatment for them. I am available for FULL TIME or PART TIME pet...
Millena can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Hello,
We interviewed Millena as my husband and I were going out of town for work purposes and we were so comfortable with her and so was our dog, unfortunately we ended up not having to travel so we didn't need a sitter. But in case we needed, we would call...
Marina O.
5.0
(1)
I am a clinical psychology PhD student who probably should have gone to vet school instead. I grew up with multiple dogs, cats, birds... you name it, my parents opened up our home to every pet. I now have my own senior cat whom I love dearly.
I'm looking to pick up as-needed pet sitting jobs, from dog walking to cat sitting and...
Leah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Sounded like someone I would but hired the first person who applied already. She didn't work for us but I believe she would have been reliable and punctual"
Thomas H.
Luis A.
Brooklyn, NY
$45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Luis. I've been a professional dog walker and pet sitter for over 5 years. I love all kinds of dogs, cats and other animals. I like to help dogs with special needs such as bad knees or wheelchairs. I also like helping you with other pets you may have such as cats, bunnies, birds etc. I'm here to cater to you...
Luis can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"This guys amazing. Takes care of my four dogs with care and kindness. Unbelievable hire highly recommended a++++++"
Justin W.
5.0
(1)
During the last 33 years, my husband and I have raised 2 children along with 1 to 2 dogs at a time. Approximately 2 years ago, we have taken up the project of caring for dogs while owners are away. We understand the burden of not wanting to kennel your pet while you're away. And we like to give our clients a feeling like our...
Wilma can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Wilma has the heart and soul of a saint. She is a loyal, dependable and deeply caring person not only to those in her inner circle but to those who she does not know. She will go above and beyond to help anyone in need. To know Wilma is to love Wilma. "
Leslie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a pet sitter. I adore animals and even have two dogs of my own. Hence, for the past year I've been helping out some neighbors to walk their dogs whenever they're busy at work, take care of cats with special needs, pet sit etc. One of my girls is an anxious dog and the other one is 12 years old so I have the...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jessica was very helpful, communicative and friendly. We would definitely recommend and work with her again!"
Pieter H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with a puggle/basset hound mix once a day for an hour weekdays. We visited the dog runs and enjoyed walking/running along the waterfront weather permitting. I also cat sit for a maine coon mix on weekends and when the owner is away on vacation. We sit and snuggle as well as enjoy play time with his toys. I adore...
Eileen can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Eileen has been walking our dog, Elvis, for about 2 months now. He is a rescue and we were anxious about finding a reliable and friendly dog walker to walk him during the day. I emailed Eileen the day we adopted Elvis and she was willing to come meet us that very...
Jennifer C.
Natasha T.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Natasha and I have been a substitute teacher for several years for grades k-12. On days I am at home I have cared for friends , family and clients pets when they have been away from home by either dog walking and or pet sitting. I love animals. When I was growing up our house was full of cats, dogs, turtles, frogs and...
Natasha can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Natasha is such a wonderful, kind, and dependable person and pet sitter! She got on with our pets immediately and cared for them and our home as if they were her own. Communication was easy and reliable! She sent pictures and updates to keep us informed while...
Ashley A.
Ashley R.
New York, NY
$25-40/hr
5.0
(2)
I have been pet sitting/ boarding for the last 6 years. I would watch the pets in the home of the owner and would take care of the house and maintain it and or in my own home with the consent of the owner. I walk, feed and administer medicine at times set by owner . As well as playing with animals and making sure they get...
Ashley can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
(2)
I love to hang out with pets and different animals :) I have a lot of experience with dogs, cats, and bunnies! I'm reliable and patient, and able to feed pets any medicine/vitamins.
Colleen can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Colleen has cat sit for my two cats (1M and 4F) several times. She is great with them and I sometimes think my younger one may like her more than he likes me at this point. She is kind and patient with them and gives my older cat her nightly medication. If you...
Maya B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old working professional who has a profound interest in helping, loving, and taking care of dogs and cats. I've grown up in a household full of pets (I've never had less than 2 dogs and 5 cats at a time.) I've had much experience with various medical issues pertaining to animals (diabetes, eye and ear infections,...
Jess can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Our experience with Jess was great. I needed someone last minute, and Jess was very flexible. She was wonderful with our cats and sent videos and pictures of the cats every day, and she was very easy to get in touch with. Our cats clearly loved her! I had no...
Wendy B.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, I am extremely caring and will treat your pet as if they were my own! I have taken care of animals for the past 4 years including walking, feeding, and pet sitting dogs as well as cats. Regarding dogs, I have taken care of dogs as small as a Shiba Inu and one as big as a German Shepard. I am currently a dog...
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
4.0
"Alyssa is soft spoken and not forward when meeting your pet. She is easy to talk to and let's your pet come to her when he's ready. She was playful with our Yogi. When she walked Yogi for the first time she confirmed the morning of and was on time. I plan to use...
Cynthia B.
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Sunnyside, NY
Katie B.
5.0
Omg I can’t even express how helpful Katie was with our little one. We were so worried at first trusting someone with our baby but the moment we met Katie we knew we were in great hands. Now my baby gives such a massive smile whenever she sees Katie, and we do too! She is communicative, friendly,...
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Rosie P.
5.0
We have a very anxious dog and Rosie was amazing with her !! We felt so good leaving our dog sadie and our two cats with Rosie - she always kept in contact with us and it was great to see how happy our Pete were with her ! I would definitely recommend Rosie .
- Care member
Sarah W.
5.0
She consistently goes above and beyond and is dependable.
- Care member
Gladys C.
5.0
Gladys is dependable and hard working. She's been cleaning my home, and, when we're away from home, has been caring for my cats and dogs for over 25 years. She cleans thoroughly and is wonderful with our pets. We even take vacation around her schedule to make sure she's the one who watches over...
- Marta C.
Sarah Lynn M.
5.0
Sarah was an amazing caretaker to my cat, Merlin while I was away for a work conference. She went above and beyond and stayed longer than she was scheduled to because she felt like Merlin needed the extra attention.
Would definitely hire her again for future pet care needs. Her work ethic,...
- Nellie D.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Sunnyside, NY
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Sunnyside, NY?
Dog sitters near you in Sunnyside, 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.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Sunnyside, NY?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, NY is $13.67.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Sunnyside, NY?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Sunnyside, 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.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Sunnyside, NY?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Sunnyside, 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.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Sunnyside, NY?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Sunnyside, 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.