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Kaelin L.

Dog Sitting And Walking

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I don't have any experience with paid pet care but I do have experience with pet care. I have dogs. I had a dog with diabetes , I know how to give dogs with diabetes their meds. I can feed them. I can walk them.
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Lydia M.

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have extensive experience cat sitting and multiple years of dog-walking experience. I love all kinds of animals and would be willing to provide additional services such as baths if requested. I have experience administering medication orally and subcutaneous injection (I have a diabetic cat of my own!)
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Erin B.

Dog Walker

Waltham, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and Dogwalks . I have clients that I've had for a long time and are looking to increase my clientele . I love my job and I love animals and am fortunate to have been doing this as long as I have . I'm Energetic , loving and responsible and...
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Yulia G.

Pet-sitter

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I started to take care of cats and dogs when I was 6 years old. As a child, I was very interested in all types of animals, so I have had as a pet: fish, lizards, parrots, hamsters, and turtles. No snakes, though:) I have almost five years of a cat-sitter experience.

Care Member says "Yulia has been sitting for my cat Missy whenever I go away for many months now! She is so very dependable, loves animals and takes the very best care of...

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Jessica M.

Waltham, MA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I currently work full-time at Perkins School for the Blind, and am in grad school for education. I've grown up and love being around animals, so I've been pet sitting and dog walking on the side! have experience caring for my families dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I also have experience caring for senior dogs, and am...
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Crystal T.

Northshore Care Giver

Waltham, MA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Experienced animal sitter for over 10 years. I've been caring for my best friends animals (dog and cats) throughout the pandemic as well as my cousins (dogs, cats, snake, chinchilla, chickens, mice, squirrel). Looking to expand my care to others in need. More the happy to meet everyone beforehand.
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Sarah C.

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am looking to pet sit! I have my graduate degree in reading education and have worked teaching preschoolers for 4 years. I currently am a director of a childcare center in Middletown and absolutely adore animals! I have two frenchies and a cat who all get along super well! I've cared for horses, dogs,...
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Abby G.

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a college student with a year of experience pet sitting. I've grown up with dogs and have taken care of my grandparents' pets whenever they needed help. I also have experience with cats and enjoy spending time with them. I'm reliable and will make sure your pets are happy and well cared for while you're away!
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Danielle L.

pet care

Waltham, MA

from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Pet sitting
I dog sit cat sit own 2 4 month kittens owned cats all my life have been my cousins dog sitter since puppy years :)
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Domenica M.

Pet Sitting

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Lifelong pet owner and animal lover with 5 years of experience as pet sitter and dog walker. Provide safe, nurturing care for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, fish, birds, and small mammals, such as rabbits and hamsters. Friendly and trustworthy, putting pets and their people at ease with reliable, conscientious...
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Nancy S.

Waltham, MA

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your home and will take your dog for walks. I worked as a vet tech before and have worked with all sizes of dogs. I love all animals and am willing to care for all animals, except elephants because I have never cared for them before!
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Carly R.

Waltham, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
I own two dogs of my own and love all animals! I have experience with dog walking, boarding, daycare and house sitting. Please reach out if you have any questions!!
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Kimbette F.

Dog Walker And General Pet-sitter

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
My clients have ranged from German Shepherds, Toy Poodles, Maltese, Aussie Shepard, Labradoodles, Cockapoos and my own Westie Poodle. I have also worked at Cavalletto Canine, a dog training (boarding and doggie Daycare facility) in Dedham for three years. I was also able to train a 2-year-old unbroken house dog in just two weeks...
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Valerie B.

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
23-year-old living in waltham with lots of experience dog walking and sitting! I have walked dogs for multiple different families, and also have walked up to two dogs at once. I have dog sat for a couple families, which included daily walks, letting out, feeding, and playing with the dogs! I'm happy to help any families...
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Charisse M.

Weekend Dog Walker And Sitter

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
Friendly dog lover/owner of 9yrs, looking for extra weekend work. I enjoy going for safe adventures, on-leash walks, and drives with my dog. I would offer the same care that I give to my own dog. Let's throw the ball around or play tug of war. Does your dog love snuggles, scratches, and massages too? Are they relentless with...

Jen B. says "Charisse is fantastic. She is a great communicator, punctual, kind to our sweet puppy and came on short notice. She has consistently proven to be one of our...

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Carla O.

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an animal lover, who loves taking care of animals. I have always had a dog. I currently have my own dog and I'm looking to help people with their pet sitting needs.
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Nancy C.

Dog Sitter, Walker, And General Playmate

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have had small dogs all my life and have a small dog currently who is 5. I treat all animals as if they were my own and ensure safety and love at all times.
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Paulina G.

Available Pet Sitter

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
Hello im looking one small pet sitting/chore type work. I have experience with cats and dogs, and fish. I can trim cat nails and take care of cats very well. I also have chickens so I can do feedings and such for small farm animals if you are on vacation.
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Barbara C.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog sitting and walk dog experience. I have a dog as my son, I'll be happy to work with your dog and take care of him while you are working. I'm patient, kind, non smoke with my own car. I don't have to many years working with dogs but I had dog in my whole life.

Nanda C. says "Barbara is great, very reliable and caring!. My dog loves her and I'm very happy to have someone that I can really trust with my precious baby. Thumbs...

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Brianna S.

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...

Care Member says "We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit...

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.16/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Waltham, MA

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

Yulia G.

Yulia has been sitting for my cat Missy whenever I go away for many months now! She is so very dependable, loves animals and takes the very...

- Care member

Charisse M.

Charisse is fantastic. She is a great communicator, punctual, kind to our sweet puppy and came on short notice. She has consistently proven...

- Jen B.

Barbara C.

Barbara is great, very reliable and caring!. My dog loves her and I'm very happy to have someone that I can really trust with my precious...

- Nanda C.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Waltham, MA

Dog sitters near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA is $18.16.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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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