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Jasselis L.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am experienced with my own 7year old Maltese as well as with other family and friend pets. I have 3 years paid experience with dogs of all sizes and ages. I enjoy taking the pets out for walks, to the play ground and doing light grooming.
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Kathleen K.

Dog Walking/sitting

West Roxbury, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I've grown up with dogs and up until recently we had our own dog Ringo who was a Cavapoo. As a family, we love dogs and often care for the dogs of our friends and family when they need someone. I love to walk and go to parks with a dog. I'm an elementary school teacher and have my summers free, so I have lots of time to walk and...
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Catherine B.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi~ My name is Catherine. I'm a lifelong animal lover and experienced dog and cat owner (and puppy sitter!), excited to help care for pets in my community. While I haven't been paid to look after other people's pets before, I have plenty of practice keeping my own pets healthy, happy and well-loved. As a high school teacher,...
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Candace K.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am looking to spend more time with animals and outside while I figure out my career path. I have always loved cats and dogs, from when I was begging to adopt my first dog, to interning at an animal shelter and adopting my cat, and then working as a a pet care specialist and assistant trainer at a board and train facility...
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Nora H.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been working full time with animals for almost 10 years now. I have also been pet sitting for over 13 years and have a lot of experience with dog walking.
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Paula P.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
For the past 5 years, I have been walking, sitting, and boarding dogs for friends when they need help. Have boarded a beautiful boxer named Maisie. I took pictures of our play time and walks and and sent them to the owner so she was able to see what Maisie was doing. The owner was traveling so I volunteered as a courtesy to...

liliana B. says "Paula is a pet lover...she is dependable and flexible....she will always do her best to be as accommodating as possible even during urgent...

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Audrey K.

Pet Caregiver Available

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
+ 1 more
I am a 23-year-old registered nurse starting my first full-time RN job in November. I love dogs! My own Boston Terrier just turned 16 this past July! I also love birds and have had three parakeets over the years. I have experience with dog sitting/house sitting for vacationers. I also have experience with dog walking as well as...
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Noelle G.

Pet Sitter!

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! I'm a 2020 Duke graduate and now a rising 4th year medical student at Boston University. I'm looking for flexible, intermittent work to help pay for school expenses. I'm the daughter of a veterinarian and spent my entire life before college caring for animals in my father's clinic. I love every animal, although I especially...
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Emily D.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals, and I would love to help take care of your cat(s) and/or dog(s). I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.

Christian B. says "Emily was professional, courteous, and so wonderful with our dogs. We booked her very last minute after our pet sitting plan fell through unexpectedly,...

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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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Maria V.

About Me

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...

Alysia M. says "Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

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Katie S.

Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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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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Jacqueline A.

Animal Lover

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. can also perform baths and light grooming.

Hingel A. says "Great, responsible, happy, full of energy young lady. "

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Diana S.

Pet Lover Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I looove animals. I miss so much my cats and dogs in Colombia where I am from. As I miss them so much I have decided to be a sitter

Susana F. says "She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love."

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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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Kelsey F.

Braintree, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Kelsey! I'm 24, and I live in Braintree! I have my own car, and I have had animals pretty much my whole life. Currently I have 5 cats and a bunny! While cats are rabbits are my speciality, I have had dogs in the past and I do currently have a few dog clients. I am active and I love a good walk! I typically do...

Care Member says "Kind, friendly, communicative, and trustworthy! Kelsey sent me pictures of my cats everyday, and she was very communicative about how my cats were...

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Lesley F.

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and fish. I have experience administering insulin shots to cats, running errands, cleaning litter boxes, light housekeeping, etc. I can spend quality time overnight with your animal friends if needed and am happy to keep you posted on how they are...

Jessica H. says "Lesley was such a huge help with my cat, Ravioli, over a long weekend. I especially appreciated how flexible she was when my travel plans changed. My cat...

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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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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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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.29/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 Roxbury, MA

Dog Sitters in West Roxbury, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Paula P.

Paula is a pet lover...she is dependable and flexible....she will always do her best to be as accommodating as possible even during urgent...

- liliana B.

Emily D.

Emily was professional, courteous, and so wonderful with our dogs. We booked her very last minute after our pet sitting plan fell through...

- Christian B.

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.

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

Dog sitters near you in West Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, MA is $19.29.

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