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Maya F.

Pet And Childcare

Amherst, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Maya and I am currently looking for a job that involves pet sitting and occasional child care. I Am the owner of 3 dogs at home and a bunny named Louis in my dorm here in Amherst. I am very experienced in childcare. I have worked in the preschools of Brookline MA.
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Katherine P.

Your Furry Friends Favorite Walker

Amherst, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, my name is Katherine, and I am a Sophomore in town at UMass Amherst. I am on a pre-vet track studying to be a veterinarian. I adore animals and have grown up alongside them all of my life. I recently purchased my own dog, who lives with me at my apartment off-campus. I have experience working for a dog walking/cat sitting...
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Sophia C.

Caring Pet Sitter In Amherst!

Amherst, MA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
boarding
Hi my name is Sophia and I am a student at UMass Amherst! I absolutely LOVE pets of all kinds- cats, dogs, chickens, bunnies, etc. I have four cats of my own, and 12 chickens at home:) I have experience dog and cat sitting for multiple families and I would love to help out future families in need. Feel free to reach out!
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Hannah M.

Graduate Student

Amherst, MA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have experience in both home pet sitting and some professional. animal care. I love all animals (even snakes!) and am open to sitting any pet!
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Caroline M.

Part-Time Pet Care

Amherst, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide dog or cat sitting (cat sitting preferred) in your own home. I have taken care of animals since I was young, and am a current cat owner.
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Alazia B.

Amherst, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting/drop ins in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have cared for many animals throughout my life such as cats, dogs, rodents, fish, etc. Friends and family members have relied on me to care for their pets while they were unable to. I would love to help out others who are looking for care for...
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Keira F.

Pet Care

Amherst, MA

from
$18/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have always grown up with dogs and even have 3 dogs of my own right now. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Lucia M.

sitter

Amherst, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello. I am an educator, skater, Spanish speaker, and cat lover. I have cared for many kids and I teach in schools. I love children of all ages and I have patience to complete many tasks for families, including changing diapers, school drop-off, meal prep, light cleaning, taking kids to the park, and helping with homework. As...
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Giorgia N.

Experienced Dog Walker And Pet Sitter

Hadley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I currently provide dog sitting in your home, which uncludes housesitting. I'm an experienced dog walked and sitter. I've walked and petsat different types of dogs, including golden retriver and vizsla. I've also provided petsitting for cats.

Phoebe H. says "Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us pet care, household tasks, errands, organization, food prep, and anything I could think of that would help make our...

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Donna W.

Pet Care Northampton/Hatfield Area

Hatfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs. Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...

Care Member says "Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I...

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Bridget J.

South Deerfield, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. Ive been a dog walker/pet sitter for a few years and absolutely love what I do. Animals bring me immense joy, and I am very comfortable as well as capable with them.
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Cassie C.

Northampton, MA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Years of experience sitting both dogs and cats. Happy to stay at your home or just do walks. Open to all ages & sizes!
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Mary Madison B.

Northampton, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I grew up around animals and currently have two dogs and two cats of my own. I have some experience with clicker training and am an experienced dog walker. I am willing to provide dog or cat sitting in your home and am also happy to run pet-related errands if needed.
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Paulina A.

Loving Pet And Animal Caretaker!

Northampton, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am the lucky owner of a rambunctious 3-year-old black lab, pitbull, and cane corso mix! My dog Mater was adopted from a shelter (he's originally a dixie dog!) and is 80 pounds of pure muscle, so I'm stronger than I might look! :) In addition to being Mater's owner, I have had pets for many years, have experience pet sitting,...
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Amelia W.

Hi There!

Easthampton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Amelia and I've been training and caring for dogs since I was 11 years old. I started out training service dogs before working with rescues. I now own a dog walking and training business called Pomeroy Pup Pack, which has enriched my dog experience with different sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments. From your...

Nicole S. says "Amelia has done wonderful work with my puppy! He has learned so much on his midday training walks with her. She is warm, friendly, attentive to my pup's...

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Caitlin M.

Part-Time Pet Care Professional

Holyoke, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet care in your home or outdoors. I am an experienced young professional with 28 years of pet owner experience, and a great list of references from over 10+ years of pet sitting work. I love cats, dogs, and farm animals. I love to take doggos on walks, cuddle, play, and perform light grooming.
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Brittany M.

Springfield, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
I have many years experience training and pet sitting dogs. In my own home or staying at a clients house. Taking great care of your fur baby while your away is what I love to do. I'm very reliable, responsible and have references available upon request. I hope I get the opportunity to work with you and your fur baby/babies!
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Mackenzie T.

Holyoke, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Kenz. I have been pet sitting for about 7yrs now as well as always having animals of my own. I have seen clients for just a one time need and have also been watching some of the same dogs for years. I myself have 3 dogs at home with all different personalities and needs and whom are all different sizes. My dog...
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Lex P.

Holyoke, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I can provide pet sitting during the day at my Easthampton based studio or at your own home. I can also give walks, extra love and attention as well in home or here in my space. Saying I am an animal lover is an understatement. Bathing, grooming basics and other health upkeep is no problem as well! -Lex
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Kamali J.

About

Easthampton, MA

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Kamali and I am a sophomore at George Washington University studying journalism and French. I am originally from Massachusetts, where I was the designated babysitter, pet sitter, and house sitter of my neighborhood. I am a musician and lifelong lover of the arts, as well as an avid reader and writer. I have an...
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  • 37 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.12/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA

Home Pet Sitting in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 37 listed home pet sitting

Giorgia N.

Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us pet care, household tasks, errands, organization, food prep, and anything I could think of that would...

- Phoebe H.

Donna W.

Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these...

- Care member

Amelia W.

Amelia has done wonderful work with my puppy! He has learned so much on his midday training walks with her. She is warm, friendly, attentive...

- Nicole S.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Amherst

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Amherst, MA will cost an average of $17.12 per hour as of August 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Amherst, MA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 8 in home pet sitters in Amherst, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Amherst, MA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Amherst, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Amherst, MA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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