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Katie S.

Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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Pet And House Sitter Available

Arlington, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I love animals and have a lifetime of pet care experience taking care of cats, dogs and small animals. I currently have 2 cats of my own, so I know the importance of having someone trustworthy and caring to look after them when I'm away. I can stay in your home or drop by as needed. While there, I can bring in mail, water plants...
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Part Time Pet Sitter Available!

Arlington, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I am willing to provide pet care in your home. I love animals and have had all kinds of animals my entire life. I volunteer at local shelters and I end up being the go to pet sitter for all of my friends.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experience sitter with 10 and plus years of experience. I love animals. I have a cat on my own. Can also perform baths and light grooming.

Teodora T. says "Oksana has been taking care of my senior cat over the last few months, when I travel. She is amazing! She bonded with my cat right away and take great...

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Revere, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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. I also have a love for cats!
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Summer Nanny And Pet Caretaker

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I provide pet sitting in your own home and I am accommodating to your pet's individual needs. I have 15+ years of experience with great references. I love all pets and I'm comfortable with all sizes and breeds. I will care for your pet as if it were my own.

Robin D. says "Lauren is the kind of person whose smile lights up a room. Babies, kids, and all animals feel comfortable with her. She is kind and gentle and fun! I...

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Animal Lover

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
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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Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...

Maria S. says "Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have...

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Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm Shelly, a 23-year-old recent college grad who adores animals! The health, safety, and happiness of all pets in my care is always my number one priority. I am willing to pet sit in your home and walk dogs.
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Pet Care

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....

Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

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Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul. I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
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Help With Your Fur Babies!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Hi I'm Emily

Brookline, MA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! I'm Emily, a 25-year-old Boston University graduate based in Brookline with over 10 years of experience in pet and house sitting, as well as babysitting, nannying, and preschool teaching. I'm a lifelong animal lover and enjoy taking care of pets of all kinds, ensuring they receive the attention, exercise, and affection...
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Part Time Dog Sitter/Walker

Roslindale, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Part Time Pet Sitter

South Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have grown up my entire life with dogs, cats and other animals. My own family dogs are a 60 pound black lab/springer spaniel mix and a 40 pound labradoodle. I approach dogs cautiously, but in a friendly manner. I am comfortable going on long walks, administering oral medicine, and playing with pets. I also have my own...
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Melrose, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I offer in-home pet sitting so your dog can stay in their familiar environment while enjoying plenty of attention, playtime, and snuggles. I've cared for dogs of all ages and sizes, from energetic puppies to sweet senior dogs, and I'm happy to follow any routines, training cues, or care instructions you provide. Whether it's...
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Part-Time Dog Sitter

Boston, MA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Want to get away for a while, and make sure your pet is safe? I'm the girl for you! I provide in-home dog sitting. Whether it is overnight or day sitting, I can provide the necessary care, such as feeding and bathing, ones dog. I care for my own dog at home who is a 250 pound English Mastiff, so I am very comfortable around big...
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Allston, MA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Dog lover and happy to take your furry friends for walks. I provide dog sitting in your own home for dogs of any size. I am comfortable walking and bathing!
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Alexia B.'s Photo

Boston, MA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Nicole. I am 20 years old and I absolutely love animals. I have experience pet sitting and doing overnight stays, and I'm comfortable with feeding, walking, playtime, and keeping pets on their usual routine. I'm responsible, reliable, and always make sure your pet feels safe, happy, and cared for while you're away. I...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of January 2026

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

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

Home Pet Sitting in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Katie S.

Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her...

- Stacy W.

Oksana S.

Oksana has been taking care of my senior cat over the last few months, when I travel. She is amazing! She bonded with my cat right away and...

- Teodora T.

Lauren H.

Lauren is the kind of person whose smile lights up a room. Babies, kids, and all animals feel comfortable with her. She is kind and gentle...

- Robin D.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Arlington

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Arlington, MA will cost an average of $21.67 per hour as of January 2026. 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 Arlington, 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 3 in home pet sitters in Arlington, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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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