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Olivia C.

Pet Sitter

Dover, MA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Liv and I am new to using caregiver! I am a 20-year-old college student home for the summer and I have 4 years of on and off experience pet sitting various animals including cats, dogs, lizards, birds, fish and small mammals. I can help with Pet Care, Pet Transportation, and Pet Walking as well as other tasks if...
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Caroline P.

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.

Bonnie J. says "Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"

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Gloria M.

Pet Sitter

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a homemaker, full time dog sitter, dog walker and beginner trainer. I'd love to care for your special family member and treat them as my very own. My priority is making your dog happy and feel loved. I come to your place because animals feel more comfortable in there own environment.

Cathy R. says "Gloria really cares about animals. My dog loves her and is excited to see her. She is an amazing pet sitter!"

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Jane H.

How Can I Help?

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hello! I'm Jane, and I'm dedicated to providing exceptional care for your furry friends. With over 20 years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting, I understand that each pet is unique and deserves personalized attention. My goal is to ensure that your pets are happy, healthy, and well-cared for while you're away. Services...

Care Member says "Jane has been nothing short of amazing helping me and my pets! She’s prompt, detail oriented, kind and has great communication. I have animals with all...

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Aliyah N.

Animal Lover Looking For Animal Care Positions!

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
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I have been a crazy animal lover my whole life! I grew up on my uncles farm in Upstate New York and growing up my parents had 5 cats and a boxer. I worked at the Natick Community Farm as my first job and cared for all the farm animals there. I have always volunteered for Stray Pets In Need nearly my whole life with my mother who...

Care Member says "Aliyah was an incredible caregiver to my senior dog. She showed such compassion and understanding of a senior dogs need. You should not hesitate to...

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Cayla L.

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
Meowsome Pet Service Pawsitive love and care for your pets! Being a loving fur mom to my cats, I know how important it is to leave your pets with someone who you can trust to keep them safe, that is why I started pet sitting and now expanding into my own business. Experience with medicine administration, overnight sitting,...

Julia M. says "I couldn't have asked for a better person to watch my sweet cat Violet. Cayla was incredibly attentive, informative, and a wonderful best friend to my cat....

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Natalya B.

MUZZLE NUDGE Pet Care And Boarding.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
boarding
Animals are my love and passion. I am a skilled Certified Dog Trainer with over 25 years of pet care experience and excellent references. I offer safe and nurturing in-home pet sitting and pet care services for a wide range of animals, including dog, cats, fish, and small mammals: - workday check-ins and feedings, overnight...

Care Member says "Natalya is the best. So glad we found her. She is reliable, conscientious and gives our fur babies lots of attention. Going away on vacation is so...

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Hope S.

Life Long Animal Lover

Roslindale, MA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Hope, and prior to graduating from college, I worked for seven years at a doggy daycare in my hometown. It was my first job, and I continued it throughout college in the summers! Now that I'm moved out, I miss my own dog dearly. I'd love to be able to help you out with walking and sitting.
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Yvette H.

Norwood, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi My name is Yvette I am 58 years old and currently living in Norwood I am a dog mom without a dog at the moment but would love to take care of someone else's. I had a border collie for 15 years and was also a German mom for 12 years sadly both have passed due to old age I currently have a sun conure (small Parrot) and turtles...
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Lillian N.

Cat Sitter

Waltham, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello! I haven't experienced paid pet care but I've spent months in a home with seven cats at a time, including a special needs cat. I have two of my own that are very healthy and loved. I have lots of patience as well.
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Genie V.

Part Time

Framingham, MA

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. Have more then 10+ years of experience. I love small dogs sizes and cats of all ages. I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and organized. I feel fulfilled when I work with them. I started taking care of dogs and cats when I was taking care of kids and I like working...
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Lila S.

Dog Walker/sitter

Canton, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi everyone! I am available for dog walking and sitting throughout the summer while I am home from school! Please feel free to reach out!
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Jasselis L.

West Roxbury, MA

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am experienced with my own 7year old Maltese as well as with other family and friend pets. I have 3 years paid experience with dogs of all sizes and ages. I enjoy taking the pets out for walks, to the play ground and doing light grooming.
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Elizabeth G.

Newtonville, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have taken care of pets in family homes for over 15 years and have no intention of stopping! The amount of love I get from animals keeps me coming back for more. I am comfortable with waste removal, overnights, medication management, multiple pets, active walks and play, maintaining safety in and out of the home and even...
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Mackenzie L.

Full-time, Part-time And On Call Pet Care

Dedham, MA

from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
grooming
daily feeding
Hi, I'm Mackenzie! I've been around animals my whole life and spent six years as a dog groomer, working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments-including anxious and aggressive ones. That hands-on experience taught me how to handle behavioral challenges with patience and care. At home, I have three pit bulls, a Maine...
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Phoebe W.

Auburndale, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
Hello, my name is Mari! I'm 20 years old and living in Newton Massachusetts. At the moment I am in between jobs, but hopefully starting a full time 9-5 soon, but I would like to start dog and house sitting part time on the side, to help with saving for traveling in the future! I don't have much experience, but I have taken care...
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Danya T.

College Senior Home For Summer

Newton Center, MA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I am a senior at Brandeis University home in Plymouth for the summer. I am a dog lover! I have grown up around dogs and gained experience in dog sitting and house sitting for local neighbors throughout high school. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and am the proud owner of two German Shepherds. I am happy to discuss whatever...
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Meaghan P.

Dedham, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience with helping people watch and take care of their animals while on vacations and when they need an extra last minute hand!. I love dogs and cars of all sizes and ages.
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Angela H.

Holliston, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I absolutely love animals and have tons of experience working with dogs and cats. I have pet sit for friends, people in my neighborhood and for a couple different people through the rover app. I also volunteered at Forever Home Rescue and would spend my weekends spending caring for dogs of all sizes.
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Rachel P.

Dog Walker

Framingham, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
I am applying for the Dog Sitter position I have had many jobs taking care of all types of dogs As a dog walker, a dog sitter, caring for dogs inside my home during the day and overnight, and staying at the person's own home I enjoy talking with the families and couples in finding out the best way to care for their dog/dogs...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Caroline P.

Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!

- Bonnie J.

Gloria M.

Gloria really cares about animals. My dog loves her and is excited to see her. She is an amazing pet sitter!

- Cathy R.

Jane H.

Jane has been nothing short of amazing helping me and my pets! She’s prompt, detail oriented, kind and has great communication. I have...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Dover

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Dover, MA will cost an average of $15.00 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 Dover, 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 1 in home pet sitters in Dover, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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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