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B'jon F.

Part-time Care Giver

District Heights, MD

from
$12/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have completed volunteer work in my local animal shelter for 4 years and enjoyed everyday of it. I love dogs of all ages and sizes. I can provide daily walks and light grooming.
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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!

Caroline S. says "fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"

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Veronica C.

Cat Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Salutations! I'm a retired nurse & empty nester(!). I work from home remotely and have about 5-15 hours a week to spare. I prefer helping out occasionally - think vacations, daily sitting etc. I don't have the availability for full time continuous daily assistance. Although, my hours posted give a wider window, my availability...

Care Member says "I’m so glad Veronica was there to help me for the family party. She was so warm and attentive and became part of the family. Everyone loved her.i live...

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Emma P.

Overnights, Walks, And Weekends!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Young professional living in Columbia Heights looking for pet sitting gigs. Grew up with dogs and cats! Love all animals and can handle tough pets. I am willing to do overnights in your home! I have watched various pets across the city. I have a great and consistent track record - check out my reviews! :) My skills include...

Care Member says "Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first time being...

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Shira C.

Pet Care Provider

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals! I grew up with a golden retriever in a very pet friendly home. I've been a sitter for dogs and cats since the age of 8.
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Olivia R.

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have grown up with dogs my whole life and absolutely love taking care of pets. I'm happy to walk, pet sit in the owners home, or pet sit in my home. I'm a graduate student so my schedule is rather flexible and I have a car.
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Leah D.

Leah D From Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello!!! I am currently a freshman at JMU (I am a Biology major with a Pre-Vet track), however, I decided that it would be best for me to stay at home for the first semester. While I am home, I would love to find a couple of pet sitting jobs to make some extra money. During high school, I pet sat two dogs and one cat for two...
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Kendra M.

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog/cat/animal sitting in your own home. I have my own kitties, and part-time experience animal sitting. I love dogs and cats of all ages and sizes!
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Maria S.

Dog Sitter

Arlington, VA

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I provide a dog sitting in your own home, I have been taking care of them since I was 14 years old, I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I Can also perform baths.
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Lydia N.

Pet Care Provider Available

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've had animals all my life, including cats, dogs, and fish. I currently have a 3-year-old German Shepard at home and was very involved in her training as a puppy, so I'm familiar with various animal-interaction methods. I am available for walking animals or animal-sitting in case of a vacation, etc.
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Ashley J.

Loving Cat Mom

Hyattsville, MD

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
Growing up I have always been a kid with lots of curiosity and kindness towards the world and I've always been fond of animals and helping those in need. I am a 19-year-old who has a part-time job, I have experience with rabbits, cats, small and big dogs, and I once helped a mole find it's way back home. I also have experience...
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Ainsley T.

Pet Sitter

Fort Washington, MD

from
$12/hr
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I have had experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, birds, hedge hogs, fish, degus, and various reptiles.
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Olivia C.

Fun For Everyone!

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
I have had dogs and cats my entire life (and horses the last few years!) and very much consider myself a dog dependent person. I fostered a dog during COVID and have looked after friends' pets while away. Since I'm dogless right now, sometimes I find myself at the dog park just to see the pups :) I'm happy to stay at your home...
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Sierra J.

Animal Lover

Hyattsville, MD

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have always had a pet growing up and even now as an adult! I can provide dog and cat sitting in your own home, along with lots of pets and love for your pet(s). I love dogs and cats of all sizes, ages, and species. I Can also perform baths and long walks.
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Sydnei H.

Energetic And Outgoing Pet Sitter

Upper Marlboro, MD

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hey! I'm Syd. I'm finishing up my senior year in high school and I love pets. All my experience is from (1) being a pet owner myself -- we've had dogs, cats, and fish in my household -- and (2) helping my sister dog sit for a period of time a year or two ago. I provide dog sitting in your own home as well as walking them,...
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Kamari B.

Pet Lover

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi, I'm Kamari and I'm passionate about caring for your furry friends as if they were my own. With years of hands-on experience in pet care and as a pet owner to both a dog and a rabbit I understand firsthand the love and attention every pet deserves. I offer personalized services including dog walking, in-home pet sitting,...
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Kimberly M.

Hyattsville, MD

from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with great references and 2 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Maya C.

Pet Sitter Who Adores Dogs!

Washington, DC

from
$21/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I am a sophomore at American University and I'm hoping to bring my car down here after Thanksgiving break! I have three dogs at home and I would like to work with dogs because I miss my own so much!
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Rachel M.

Washington, DC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your home or wherever the service is needed. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and would be delighted to care for your pet. I have a lot of informal experience with animal care and can perform baths and light grooming as well.
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Victoria D.

Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I absolutely love animals, and have two of my own dogs at home. I've had about a year of on-and-off pet sitting, mostly for dogs in Orange County. This has ranged from feeding the little guys, to babysitting large German Shepherds. I'm comfortable with dogs of all types and personalities, and hope I can help out with your furry...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in District Heights, MD

Home Pet Sitting in District Heights, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Ansley J.

fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!

- Caroline S.

Veronica C.

I’m so glad Veronica was there to help me for the family party. She was so warm and attentive and became part of the family. Everyone loved...

- Care member

Emma P.

Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in District Heights

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in District Heights, MD will cost an average of $12.00 per hour as of June 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 District Heights, MD 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 1 in home pet sitters in District Heights, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in District Heights, MD 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 District Heights, MD, 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 District Heights, MD. 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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