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Alex S.

Student That Loves Animals!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I am a student at College that loves helping others! I have a lot of experience working with animals, especially dogs, cats and fish. I personally have a tuxedo cat, a long with two fish tanks that I care for. I have plenty of experience walking my friend and families dogs. In addition to that, I pay attention to small details,...

Joe L. says "Showed up on time and was very caring with my dog."

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Susan H.

Companion/homemaker For Seniors

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Susan. I am a companion/homemaker and PCA. I will also run errands and light meal prep. I'm kind, caring and compassionate. I have done house cleaning in the past and I can also do some dog walking. I can provide references upon request. The point of my position is to help your loved one remain in their home...

Care Member says "Susan is caring, thoughtful and extremely reliable. "

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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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Alani O.

Work Well With All Kids All Ages

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience working with children, from babysitting to serving as an after-school and summer counselor at the Dorchester YMCA, caring for kids from infancy through 6th grade. I've helped raise my younger brother, supported families during school breaks, and tutored across all subjects. For the past three...

Alison M. says "Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while...

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Ilana C.

Animal Lover And Caregiver!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a responsible, conscientious animal lover who would love to take care of your pet! I always had pets growing up and learned how to provide animals proper care and love from a very young age. I have walked and cared for friends' animals on a regular basis as well. I am comfortable and experienced in dog walking, cat and dog...

Care Member says "I want to give a shout-out to Ilana as an amazing cat sitter for Storm! She treats him like her own and their bond is undeniable. Storm always rushes to...

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Claudia R.

In my work as babysitting I also have taken care the dog. I dont mind doing that because I love pets

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Responsibilities: walking the dogs and feeding them.

Heather M. says "Claudia has been an important part of me and my dog's lives for five years! I found her here on Care.com in 2016. She would sometimes bring the children...

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Susannah J.

Happy Pet, Happy Life

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
Hello! My name is Susannah and I am living in the Boston area. I work as a Pediatric Social Worker for my full-time job. As I work remotely Wednesday-Friday, I am looking for some animal-care jobs during these days, as well as over the weekends. Right now, I am only available for dog-walk and drop-in services. I am not available...

Allie S. says "Susannah really stepped up for me when another sitter had canceled last minute. She went above and beyond to make sure my cats were cared for, equally fed,...

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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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Hycell C.

My Experience

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Hycell Colmenares and I'm a caring, bilingual tutor and caregiver with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. I have a true passion for working with children whether it's helping with homework, teaching Spanish in fun and engaging ways, or simply spending quality time through play and creative activities. In...

Loretta W. says "Communicative and I appreciated that she brought activities along with her to entertain the kids."

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Eve L.

Pet Care Provider

Newton Highlands, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dog training
grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Providing cuddles and care! I have been caring for animals since I was a little girl on my farm. Since living in the city, I have longed for that same caring. I have such a passion for animals that I myself, have a mini farm at home caring for my two cats, dog, turtle and two snakes. I have 20 + years working and caring for...

Care Member says "Eve was amazing with my dog Aela. She took care of her with affection and love that I really appreciated. Aela has just got out of shelter and Eve was...

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Sophia R.

Help With Your Fur Babies!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...

Jena P. says "Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had...

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Kyle W.

Pet Sitter With Experience

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm an experienced animal care professional with 10+ years of dog walking and animal care experience. I have previously worked in the pet resort at New England Veterinary Clinic and The Feline Hospital in Salem. I have plenty of experience with walking, feeding, handling, playing with and administering medications if needed for...

Tara M. says "Kyle is awesome. Very calm demeanor and showed up prepared. He was great with the dogs."

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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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Alexandra M.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
I have grown up with dogs my entire life. I am comfortable with large and small dogs and love spending time with them. I am happy to walk them, play with them, or feed them. I will have my own transportation this summer and am happy to come to you. I have watched pets for people before and am happy to provide references if you...
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Deidra L.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi, I love pets, and have a border collie of my own that just turned 2 years old (living in Seattle while I finish up grad school in Boston). I have lived with cats for the past 5 years, and have a special connection to all animals. I have over 2 years of paid pet sitting experience, and am currently employed as a daily dog...

Care Member says "Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion...

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Shannon M.

Pet Sitter Available For Daily Walks And Last Minute Needs.

Winthrop, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! My name is Shannon and I am 26 years old. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2020 with degree in Public Health. I have multiple years of experience with dogs, cats, etc. I love animals and I have two dogs of my own. With that being said, I understand how important it is to have your pet in the care of good hands,...

Linden M. says "Shannon was such an amazing caretaker of my cat, Luna! I'll definitely be using her services in the future."

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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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Maxie G.

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I just moved to South Boston June 1st. I do have a full time job in Healthcare, from 9-4 in Wilmington MA. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I grew up with a long haired black cat and a fox hound dog! I live right across from Carson beach in South Boston, which is perfect for dog walking. I have done many dog/house...

Brittany C. says "Maxie has watched our dog, Archie (Great Pyrenees mix) multiple times and Archie loves her so much! It gives us such comfort going out of town knowing...

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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Merri-anne S.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
I have been working in senior care field since I was 17. I have worked mostly with the elderly population I have also walked dogs for over 5 years for 2 labradoodles. I have administered medicine to both cats and dogs and house sat when needed .
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of December 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Charlestown, MA

Dog Walkers in Charlestown, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Alex S.

Showed up on time and was very caring with my dog.

- Joe L.

Susan H.

Susan is caring, thoughtful and extremely reliable.

- Care member

Sarah L.

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...

- Ariana A.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Charlestown, MA

A local dog walker near you in Charlestown, MA will cost you an average of $18.67 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 9 dog walkers offering services in Charlestown, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Charlestown or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Charlestown to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Charlestown, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Charlestown, MA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 9 dog walkers near you in Charlestown, MA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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