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Rhonda S.

Greenville, NH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
**Pet Care:** From brisk walks to cozy cuddles, my lifelong experience with pets makes me a firm believer that they aren't just pets but beloved family members. **Adult Care:** Whether it's providing companionship, assisting with daily activities, or offering emotional support, I am here to make a positive impact on the lives...
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Erika B.

Experienced Pet Caregiver

Ashby, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Erika, a lifelong pet owner and experienced pet caregiver for several years. I have taken care of dogs, cats, birds, and fish, helping with everything from daily walks and feedings, to distributing medicines, cleaning cages and cat litter boxes, and more. Please reach out to see how I can care for your pet!
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Malayvanh S.

Part-time Walker and Animal Lover

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have a large dog myself, a Bullmastiff mix. I walk him daily.

Jacquelyn P. says "My is very reliable, caring and attentive to our pups while we were away. She would often send pictures and communicate updates while we were away....

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Tamriko C.

Chelmsford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello I've been working for an amazing family about 2 years now and I've been taking care of their dog Brady ( vizsla ). We walk everyday for 2/3 hours. It's been a great experience. I'm a caregiver, in general, this information might give you an idea of what kind of person I am. Sending love !!!

Care Member says "Kind, caring, enthusiastic, reliable, extremely capable, accommodating, easy to work with. Tamriko is a ray of sunshine! I have my own caregiving...

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Rachel V.

Part Time Caregiver

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
Have owned and cared for animals all my life, currently care for three dogs. Over my life I have enjoyed the company of cats, rabbits and hamsters as well. Comfortable with all! Love animals and enjoy caring for them and keeping them company and walking in all types of weather I also work part time as a local Substitute teacher...

Nicole L. says "Rachel is trustworthy, dependable and has a common sense approach to caring for animals. Highly recommend!"

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Lisa L.

Pet Care Specialist

Westford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I have had pets my entire life, including dogs, cats, birds and horses along with a goat. I owned a dog training business for years and am comfortable with all breeds. I have had Great Danes, Dobermans and Shepherds, so large breeds are not a problem. Recently, I adopted a rescue dog. She is a smallish mixed breed. I also have...

Care Member says "Lisa took great care of my two Conures for a week. She spoiled them and they clearly didn't want to go back home. "

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Callie B.

Animal Lover And Exercise Enthusiast

Milford, NH

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello my name is Callie. Animals are my life! I have always had animals growing up as a child. Dog, cat, bird, fish, iguanas, guinea pig, and a rat just to name a few. In high school I took animal care classes. I have been in the animal care business for 10+ years now. Taking dogs out, going on long walks, feeding them, and...

Care Member says "Callie is the reason why I could enjoy vacation!! My family and I recently went to Yellowstone for 7 days. It’s always a struggle for me to leave my...

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Christa C.

Caring Pet Sitter

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Christa C! I have worked with children for the past 20+ years which was always my first love, but now I want to continue fulfilling my next love, which is taking care of pets. I worked with a pet-sitting company for 3+ years and have learned all of the logistics of taking care of pets while their owners are away...

Andrea M. says "Christa is wonderful! She is a dedicated educator who is also a dog lover. She is caring and knowledgeable."

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Jeffrey M.

Pet Sitter, House sitter, Handyman, And Odd Jobs

Nashua, NH

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Have 20+ years of experience with cats, dogs, birds, housesitting, and maintenance. Housesitting and pet sitting, walking, feeding, overnight sitting, ETC. Even open to any other services that you may need in your home. Also detail inside and outside of cars.

Care Member says "He is great with kids & animals. Creative & responsible. "

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Zélia N.

I Like To Go Out For A Walk With The Kids, And The Dogs, And I Like The Fresh Air Out Of The Country

Chelmsford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning. I live in the United States 20 years, my family live around Boston, the other half in Brazil. I'm self-employed,

Cara S. says "Zelia has done a wonderful job cleaning our home. She is very thorough and attentive to details. I would definitely recommend to family and friends."

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Ashley M.

Reliable, Nurturing, Fun And Caring Nanny

Merrimack, NH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am currently a full time government employee with weekends off. I am available for date nights most nights, and we could work out day time services ahead of time for the weekends. I am comfortable tidying medium to smaller homes 2 bedrooms or less. I love exploring the outdoors doing nature walks, visiting parks,...

Adrienne S. says "We hired Ashley to care for our 2 1/2 year old son full time out of our home. She was on time, flexible when we needed extra hours, and kept our son...

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Nichole A.

Animal Loving, Reliable Pet Sitter Available

Milford, NH

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
I grew up with cats and I had one dog. My parents had 2 dogs and my sister has 3 cats and 3 dogs. I have been around animals my whole life. Animals are my passion and they mean the world to me. I have always wanted to work with animals ever since I was a young girl! I have taken care of a cat before for about a week, dog sat as...

Amanda A. says "She's very loving,caring,reliable, honest, hard working mother of 1. She's always doing fun things to help educate and keep him active. I have seen the...

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Eden M.

Part-Time Pet Care Provider

Littleton, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I am a mom of two older girls and 2 terrier puppies. I have had pets all my life, everything from fish (150 gallon tank) to dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, snakes and more. I am known in the neighborhood for pet sitting when people are away. I now have 2 terrier puppies whom I love walking and spending time with playing with...
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Caitlin F.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Clinton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I'm available for your pet care needs. Some responsibilities I provide are boarding, sitting, walk, feeding, playing, and most importantly giving belly rubs. I have two rescues on my own. Two Vizsla mixes named Lily and Bruce! I look forward to hearing from you!

Diane M. says "Caitlin stayed with our two dachshunds for a quick two day get away. We had her meet them beforehand and were immediately comfortable, as were the dogs....

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Stephanie A.

Nashua, NH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have been cleaning professionally for over 20 years & offer residential, small office space & new construction. I am fully insured & service NH & MA area. I offer a service that most cleaning companies do not I am very detailed & have a reputation for perfection. I treat your home as if it were my own. I also help take care of...

Erick M. says "Stephanie and her crew showed up right on time and were very friendly, fast and efficient. They left my house feeling like we had just moved in again."

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Janet M.

Acton, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have experience taking care of my friends cats and dogs. I've done dog walking, cleaning litter boxes, playing and feeding pets.
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Chloe M.

Pet Sitter

Lancaster, MA

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've had animals my entire life. I have 3 dogs of my own, 5 cats and live on a horse farm! I'm always happy to dog walk, feed cats and dogs, clean litter box etc.
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Kimberly D.

Hudson, NH

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've had dogs all my life. We currently have two small dogs. I can dog walk or pet sit for the summer months. I'm kind, hardworking and caring.
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Vicki H.

Dog Walking And Boarding In ACTON Area

Acton, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
I am the owner of two senior Shetland Sheepdogs. Love dogs of all sizes as long as they are easy to manage on leash or can off leash walk on trails. If your dog is not destructive and is potty trained then boarding is possible. Please no aggressive dogs.
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Amelia D.

Stow, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
As an owner of two dogs, one cat, and hens, I am very passionate about ensuring that your pets get the care that they need. I have experience in pet-sitting and dog-walking.
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Townsend, MA

Dog Walkers in Townsend, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Malayvanh S.

My is very reliable, caring and attentive to our pups while we were away. She would often send pictures and communicate updates while we...

- Jacquelyn P.

Tamriko C.

Kind, caring, enthusiastic, reliable, extremely capable, accommodating, easy to work with. Tamriko is a ray of sunshine! I have my own...

- Care member

Rachel V.

Rachel is trustworthy, dependable and has a common sense approach to caring for animals. Highly recommend!

- Nicole L.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Townsend, MA

A local dog walker near you in Townsend, MA will cost you an average of $18.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of June 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 5 dog walkers offering services in Townsend, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Townsend, 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 5 dog walkers near you in Townsend, 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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