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Paul K.

Paul's Bio

West Roxbury, MA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Move-out cleaning
I'm friendly, caring and empathetic I love to help others. I've been an elementary school teacher for 30 years. I'm great at organizing spaces and materials. I can help with errands or shopping. I'm an animal lover and happy to help with dog walking, sitting, and boarding. With two daughters in college I'm looking to earn some...
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Sean T.

Pet Sitter

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
I love animals and have always had a soft spot for dogs & cats. I have over 10 years of experience dog sitting/house sitting for families who go away on vacation or have to travel for work. I believe it is important to take each pet's individual personality and preferences into account when caring for them. Dogs & cats are...

Care Member says "Sean was great! He took care of my house and very high maintenance dog for over a week dealing with ice and snow removal as well. I was able to fully...

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Catherine B.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Ann C.

Love Animals, Solo Or Group Walks And Trips To The Park, Pet Sitting

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Anni and I have a 3-year-old poodle named Kimchi! I help watch and walk my extended families dogs including feeding and trips to the park. I am attentive, dependable and I love all animals!
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Jasselis L.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Hannah Y.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have owned a dog that I have personally potty trained and taken care of since I was 7 years old. I have helped dog sit many of my family's and family friends' dogs big and small. I'd describe my personality as creative, determined, and friendly In my spare time, I like to exercise (whether that is go to the gym, attend a...
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Rayna D.

Experienced Pet Sitter Looking For Occasional Work

West Roxbury, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
I have more than 15 years of experience working with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and more! At home now I have one cat, but at one point had three dogs, seven cats, guinea pigs, ball pythons, tarantulas, parrots, ferrets, and fish. For about five years, I worked at a pet store helping teach families how to properly care for...
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Paul K.

Dog Walking, Sitting And Boarding

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been around dogs since childhood. I love and respect animals and have a passion for taking care of them. I would be happy to help you with any walking, sitting or boarding needs. I have a grassy back yard that includes a fenced in dog run for outdoor time, playing and fetching balls.
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Maureen M.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Dog walker and cat sitter! I've had experience walking some great pups and checking in on cats!
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Paula P.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Alexandra P.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I worked as a dog walker for 3 years and I'm a pet sitter for over 15 years. Strong knowledge of a variety of animal breeds and their handling, nutritional requirements, and general care. Excellent skills in handling animal management emergency situations. Outstanding abilities in managing injured, sick, or hostile...
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Audrey K.

Pet Caregiver Available

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 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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Maeve C.

Dog Walker / Pet Sitter

West Roxbury, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a dog and cat lover! Willing to watch dogs and cats as well as walk them (the dogs) and take them to appointments if necessary
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Juliet C.

pet sitter , dog walker , vacation services

Dedham, MA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
I am able to check in on your cats and or dogs while your away , pet taxi walking feedings and playing , Ive volunteered in a cat shelter before , walked dogs before , have given small dogs baths , Plus have had dogs and cats all my life and my children's as well , I currently have 3 indoor cats from ages 1 year , 6 years , as...

Barbara B. says "My skittish cat warmed up to her fairly quickly."

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Jacqueline A.

Animal Lover

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
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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Judith N.

Dorchester MA Pet Sitter

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Thank you for checking out my profile and considering me to take care of your fur babies. I am fully vaccinated against covid and can provide you with proof on request. I am a non-smoker and very mature for my age. At home, we have a tuxedo cat named mimi and she is as adorable as yours. I love her so much as she brings so much...

Juliette Z. says "I have known Judith for a very long time. She loves animals and love taking care of them. She will make sure your babies don't feel like you are not...

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Christine M.

Energetic Dog Lover

Dedham, MA

5.0(0)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Kayla J.

Former Seeing Eye Dog Trainer And Animal Lover

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
SPOILED PETS CENTRAL I have 8+ years of pet-sitting experience. I work from home 4/5 days a week and have a flexible schedule. I offer dog walking, pet sitting, and hospice pet care. I also have pet-sitting insurance! Want to learn more about me before you introduce me to your furry friend? Set up a free virtual meet and greet...

Care Member says "Kayla took great care of my very shy kitten. She got her out of her shell and playing very quickly and noticed when she was starting to have a medical...

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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 sitting
pet walking
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 $17.86/hr as of July 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 10 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Sean T.

Sean was great! He took care of my house and very high maintenance dog for over a week dealing with ice and snow removal as well. I was able...

- Care member

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.

Juliet C.

My skittish cat warmed up to her fairly quickly.

- Barbara B.

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 $17.86.

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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