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Angela I.

Friendly Responsible Pet Sitter

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a friendly and enthusiastic person and have a lot of experience working with animals. My duties usually involve walking, feeding and overnight sitting. I have three years of experience in pet care, and my aim is always to deliver quality care and adore your pet as much as you do! Although I'm comfortable helping you take...

Nicholas C. says "Angela has been walking my lab Mac as needed for a few years now. She's very dependable and loves Mac, and he is always very excited to see her too! I...

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Briana B.

Part Time Pet Care

West Newton, MA

from
$15/hr
Available to provide dog sitting in your own home.
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Colleen M.

Dog/House Sitter In The Local Area.

West Newton, MA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
I love dogs. I have a wonderful chocolate lab. He is truly amazing. My dog is a family member and I understand the importance of having someone that treats a dog with love and respect and treasures the moments with them. I know pets are like people's children. They are the best things in the world.
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Sarah H.

West Newton, MA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sarah, I'm a Junior in College, and have had experience taking care of pets for a while now. I have worked on a different dog walking site for a year or so. I have two dogs and a cat, Zoey, Izzy, and Noah. I have also had a bearded dragon in the past and can take care of reptiles if needed! I would love to play...
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Laurie F.

I'm Here To Help

West Newton, MA

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a loving pet owner for 19 yrs. I raised four children who are all adults now and have had a variety of pets in our home dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, fish. I've been working for myself for over eight years. I have experience in many categories including pet care, sitting, walking, feeding, and of course companionship. I...
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Jacob L.

West Newton, MA

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Jacob, and I'm here to help with everything from daily dog walks to overnight pet sitting-whatever your furry friend needs.
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Sierra V.

Animal Lover

West Newton, MA

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Sierra. I love animals more than people most of the time because well have you met a dog I have years of experience Dog sitting to even watching pet snakes.
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Aimee M.

Part-Time Dog Sitter and Walker

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Lifelong dog owner and lover! From small mixed breeds, to Great Danes and German Shepherds, to the wee little Jack Russell Terriers, I love them all and am great with dogs and puppies! I am flexible and versatile in scheduling to play, visit, walk, slow jog, practice training exercises, short-term dog sit, and keep your dog...

Janet P. says "Aimee has been a God sent for me and my Havenese puppy! Fidget is so super energetic and I couldn't control her after work when I got home. Thanks to...

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Kayleen H.

Pet Sitter, Walker And Lover

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.

Bijit K. says "Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is...

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Sarah L.

Fun And Friendly Sitter That Loves Animals!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Hi! My name is Sarah and I recently graduated with my masters from BU and am still living in the area. I have a huge passion for all animals and would love to help out in my community. I grew up with dogs my whole life and have a cat of my own named Stella! I have 3 years of experience pet sitting both dogs and cats and I can...

Ariana A. says "Sarah took care of our rambunctious Bernedoodle for 2 nights while we attended a wedding. When we came home she was happy and the house was in perfect...

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Christine M.

Energetic Dog Lover

Dedham, MA

5.0(0)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, I live in Dedham and I have a 6-year-old Labrador/Beagle mix who is awesome and a 3yr old long haired chihuahua I grew up with dogs and cats since I was very young. I had a Golden Retriever as an adult, and now my current dogs. I take them out a lot, hiking and to the dog park and long walks. They're spoiled as I believe...
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Shelly S.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Shelly, a 23-year-old recent college grad who adores animals! The health, safety, and happiness of all pets in my care is always my number one priority. I am willing to pet sit in your home and walk dogs.
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Cathy F.

Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...

Maria S. says "Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have...

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Julia L.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Hello! My name is Julia. I would love to help you take care of your pets. I'm head over heels with dogs and cats of any breed, age or size. I have been a dog walker/sitter in the Boston area for about 6 years now. I started out with walking apps, and then spent about 3 years collectively working for dog walking companies and...

Kaitlin S. says "I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how...

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Angela M.

Pet Sitter Available!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have many years experience dog sitting and dog walking. I love dogs of all breeds, I have 2 dogs myself (both giant german shepards), but I love small dogs just as much. I have 5+ years of dog sitting, dog walking, and taking care of other animals such as fish, cats, and rodents. I would absolutely LOVE the chance to help...
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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 22 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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Caroline P.

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.

Bonnie J. says "Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"

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Corinne M.

Responsible And Reliable Dog Walker

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
Reliable and responsibe dog walker/pet sitter/ pet transportation. I have cared for family, friend, and client's dogs, varying in breed, from boarding to walking. As a former college athlete, I am excited about the opportunity to walk and care for dogs for you and your pets desired distance! Please inquire with any questions.

Mariela L. says "Corinne was a great pet sitter and walker for our 4-month old puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and I felt completely at ease knowing...

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Merri-anne S.

Pet Care

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....

Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

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Julia B.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul. I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.71/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in West Newton, MA

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

Angela I.

Angela has been walking my lab Mac as needed for a few years now. She's very dependable and loves Mac, and he is always very excited to see...

- Nicholas C.

Aimee M.

Aimee has been a God sent for me and my Havenese puppy! Fidget is so super energetic and I couldn't control her after work when I got...

- Janet P.

Kayleen H.

Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and...

- Bijit K.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in West Newton, MA

Dog sitters near you in West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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 West Newton, MA is $17.71.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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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