Find pet sitters in Portland, ME that you’ll love

60 pet sitters are listed in Portland, ME

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 5 years

Pet sitters in Portland, ME

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Alexis M.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Animal & Child Care Taker Seeks Part-time Employment

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I can help your family in a variety of ways, including pet sitting/walking, child care and meal prep. I have a wide variety of experience and can provide excellent recommendations. I have reliable transportation, a clean driving record and a safe vehicle. I work as a teacher and have summers off. Therefore, I am...
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"We hired Alexis for help during a recent vacation. She was on time, very nice and capable and trustworthy. Highly recommended."

Andrew K.

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Christina E.


Portland, ME

$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Pet lover ready to work with the animals

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love pets growing up I always had pets to take care of. I love walking and exercising and pet sitting.
Christina can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Christina has a natural and genuine love of both animals and children alike and devotes herself to them. Whomever is fortunate to employ her will not regret it. She is very honest and trustworthy. We had her come to our home to care for our pets when we were...

Elizabeth B.

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Alexis G.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Surrounded by animals all my life, it would be an understatement to say I love critters of any size shape and form! I have years of experience with pet sitting, including cats, dogs, small rodents, reptiles, chickens, rabbits, and many more. I have cared for elderly animals who require special attention and/or medication, as...
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Alexis watched my two semi high maintenance dogs and did a great job communicating with their helicopter dog mom aka me. My dogs loved her immediately. She did a great job updating me along the way. I'd definitely hire her again!"

Amy A.

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Kelsey L.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver

Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I am a remote certified health coach. I have grown up with pets from a young age, and found a few years ago that when my apartment was deemed not pet friendly, that I needed my animal fix in other ways! Because I work from home, I started accepting occasional dog/house sitting gigs, and now it has...
Kelsey can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
5.0
"Kelsey is very patient, clean, organized and professional. She has been watching my friends dog and takes great care of him! Cleans up after him and keeps everything organized in the house. 10/10 would recommend."

James N.

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Cassandra M.


Portland, ME

$8-13/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time, Flexible, And Last-minute Pet Sitting Services Available

I have lots of experience in dog sitting for friends, family, and paid clients. I am pretty flexible so I would be a great last-minute person to call for pet-sitting services! I love to go for long walks and I am happy to give baths, etc. I don't have any formal training but I'd be happy to meet in-person for an interview or...
Cassandra can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Michal F.


Portland, ME

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Sitting Services

Hello, I provide dog sitting in my home and have experience boarding and walking dogs. I have my own dog who loves to play with other dogs and children. Thank you for your consideration.
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Megan H.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have lots of experience dog sitting and cat sitting. Please let me know beforehand if you prefer a pre-meeting so the dog knows who they're going to be hanging out with. I deal with a lot of anxious dogs and I find that's worked best in the past.
Megan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Madeleine W.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Dog Walker And Pet Sitter

Whether you need someone trustworthy and reliable to watch your pets while you are a way or someone to help out with private walks and outings, I am happy to help! I offer over 10 years of paid experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, fish, and horses. I also have a dog of my own! I will give your pets plenty of love...
Madeleine can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Erin S.


Portland, ME

$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Family And Pet Carer

Hello! I am a licensed social worker (LSW) and Behavioral Health Professional working with children, adolescents, and teens during the day specializing in behavioral supports and special needs, and coming home to my one dog and two cats after work. In college I trained as a beginner obedience trainer where I began working as a...
Erin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, grooming
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Brooke C.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

I provide pet sitting and walking in your own home! I can do some over nights if needed, otherwise have a pretty open schedule.
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Grace S.


Portland, ME

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Dog-loving Student!

I grew up with many dogs, and currently have 2 dogs, one dachshund and one golden doodle. I also regularly dog sit a second golden doodle. I love pups and can give them lots of attention and exercise - I love the outdoors! I can provide dog sitting in your own home as well.
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Ashley C.


Portland, ME

$12-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! My names Ashley! I am a full-time college student at University of Southern Maine, I major in health science with 2 minors, biology and holistic health. I'm from Rangeley, Maine. I've grown up with pets in my household ever since I was little. I have 3 boxers back at home. I enjoy being around dogs and love taking care of...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Colleen T.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm an active and energetic animal lover. I am reliable, timely and very patient. I have had a variety of pets in my life and currently have a 7-year-old dog. I have lots of experience pet sitting specifically for cats and dogs. I have done dog walking for the last 4 years part time and have never met a dog I didn't...
Colleen can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
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Jennie N.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Critter Caretaker

Hello, I am local to the Portland area. I have experience with domestic, exotic and farm animals. I offer pet walking (ask about pet adventure services)and pet sitting services and transportation to vet and grooming appointments. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your furry, feathery, or scaly critter friend
Jennie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Julia P.


Portland, ME

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Pet Care

I absolutely love animals. Not only have I dog sit for multiple families over the last several years, including over night care and daily walks, but I have also fostered puppies as young as 6 weeks old. I have experience looking after multiple animals at a time, from several weeks to 15 years old. I understand the need for...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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Abigail G.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

During college I used an app , walkin' dogs, house sitting, letting animals out for breaks. I loved it as I missed my family dog from home and would love to do something like this again
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am able to provide dog sitting in your own home and walks if needed. I have experience with my own dog of 10 years as well as friends and family pets.
Raen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Hanna M.


Portland, ME

$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Cat Lover

Hi there! I am looking to add pet sitting into my schedule. I have various pet experience, mostly in caring for friends' pets. I have a 4-year-old cat, Frankie, and I know how important it is to have someone make them comfortable while you're away. I also volunteer at a cat shelter, so I have experience with cats of all...
Hanna can also help with: Pet sitting
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Farrah C.


Portland, ME

$21-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Compassionate Pet Provider!

Hello pet parents! I'm Farrah your go-to pet sitter and dog walker dedicated to keeping your furry family members happy, healthy, and active while you're away. With a genuine love for animals and 5 years of experience in the field, I understand the importance of providing personalized care for each pet's unique needs. Whether...
Farrah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Sarah M.


Portland, ME

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! I have over six years of (paid) experience pet sitting but I have grown up with animals my entire life. My family always had dogs and cats and my aunt had horses and I would spend many days on the farm in the summer with many types of animals! I love and am comfortable with all animals. I currently volunteer at a cat...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Portland, ME

Alexis M.

5.0

We hired Alexis for help during a recent vacation. She was on time, very nice and capable and trustworthy. Highly recommended.

- Andrew K.

Christina E.

5.0

Her love of children and animals is amazing. I wouldn't leave my fur baby with anyone else. I can leave and not worry all the time I`m gone. I highly recommend Christina!

- Sharon R.

Alexis G.

5.0

Alexis watched my two semi high maintenance dogs and did a great job communicating with their helicopter dog mom aka me. My dogs loved her immediately. She did a great job updating me along the way. I'd definitely hire her again!

- Amy A.

Kelsey L.

5.0

Kelsey is very patient, clean, organized and professional. She has been watching my friends dog and takes great care of him! Cleans up after him and keeps everything organized in the house. 10/10 would recommend.

- James N.

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