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Katelin R.

Pet Sitter For A Year And Half

Essex, MD

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have a shepherd malinois at home with me that I have raised for now 5 years. Prior to that I've had a beagle.
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Ryan Z.

Experience

Baltimore, MD

3.9(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello to one and all, my name is Ryan and I hope I will be able to assist you and your family in anyway. I have always been house-sitting and taking care of fur babies within there own home for their own safety and happiness. I have an ideology were taking care of pets should be in there own space at homes where they fell safe...

Duane W. says "Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals."

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Maya B.

Pet Sitter/Caregiver/Walker

Baltimore, MD

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
pet walking
grooming
I can provide in-home pet care, dog walking services, and pet bathing in addition to light grooming. I am currently a pre-veterinary student at Purdue University with 7 years experience caring for my own dog, Duke, and cats. In addition, I have worked at a pet grooming shop for the past 4 years and have worked with many types of...

Joseph B. says "Maya is very personable and well spoken. She took great care of our cats (and there business) while we were gone. Our house was exactly how we left it and...

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Andrea J.

Experienced Pet/House Sitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
For the past 13 years I have worked for private families throughout San Diego & Los Angeles counties as a Personal Assistant/Nanny/House Manager. I made myself available to each of the families when they planned out of town trips/vacations, and provided around the clock care and supervision for their animals. In addition to pet...

Ciprian G. says "Andrea watched my 2 children (one 6 year old and one 20 months old) for an afternoon while I was visiting the Carlsbad CA area. She was on time, quickly...

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Holly U.

Friend To All Animals

Perry Hall, MD

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a lover of most all animals. Years of time around and caring for dogs and cats. Have also expanded to giving reptile care. Love going for walks, as well as just hanging out, outside or in weather depending of course. I can do drop in visits as well as overnight stays. I am only available to sit in your home at this time....

Robin T. says "Holly was great to meet and interview, my dogs were so excited to meet her. She is extremely personable, arrived early, and was easy to talk to. I look...

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Molly M.

Baltimore, MD

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Molly and I am a rising senior at Loyola University Maryland. I am in the Charles Village Area and I offer pet services. At home I have two big dogs but I have experience dog walking and house sitting with 3 different clients. Let's connect!
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Jaimee L.

Animal Lover

Parkville, MD

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$11/hr
I love animals! I had 2 dogs, 7 cats, and fish at one time, until they went on to pet heaven because of old age. I now live with someone allergic to pets so I can't have any in my home, but would love to care or sit for someone Else's in my free time. :)
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Alexandra S.

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Alexandra! I am a recent college graduate looking for some extra cash :) I love animals and have 3 large dogs at home! I have also been pet sitting on and off for about 3 years. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
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Sinead F.

Baltimore, MD

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$30/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
dog training
I have several experience caring for dogs and cats. Growing up, my mother fostered many animals and I was her little helper. We had two dogs and a cat of our own. Through college I pet sat for a lot of friends when they traveled home between semesters. For the past year and a half, I have been working as a dog walker/pet sitter...
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Adaja H.

Furry Friends :)

Perry Hall, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hiiii there! My name is Adaja, a true lifelong animal lover. I've personally owned and cared for dogs my entire life. Cat experience only about 4 years but I have experience. I've worked as a pet sitter and paid pet sitter throughout my life, even as a teenager; providing reliable and loving care. I have also worked at Petco as...
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Katie W.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Baltimore, MD

from
$19/hr
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I am comfortable with all kinds of animals, and am particularly fond of dogs (all sizes) and rabbits (we have a dwarf lionshead at home).
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Hala Y.

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Baltimore, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
With years of hands-on experience in animal care, I am a dedicated and knowledgeable pet sitter who goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of all animals. I worked overnight in the kennel , independently caring for over 100 dogs at a time. My time at Pet Nirvana enriched my expertise in animal nutrition and well-being,...
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Erin F.

Sparrows Point, MD

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have 3 fur babies of own, and I adore the love for animals. They just bring joy and light to my life. I have always had dogs my whole life, I think they help make life better and bring a smile to my face. I can walk, dog sit or stay overnight with the dogs. I have years experience with tons of breeds. I want to start fostering...
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Smruti M.

Baltimore, MD

from
$15/hr
Administration of medicine
dog training
boarding
grooming
pet sitting
+ 1 more
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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Katherine S.

Part Time Animal Care

Parkville, MD

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$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your home. With my own dog at home I am experienced at feeding, walking, playing with and administering medicine to animals. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and I am always happiest when I am around animals. I am also able to perform baths and provide overnight care when necessary.
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Rachel P.

Nottingham, MD

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I provide in home pet care. I've had pets my whole life and have experience as a pet sitter for more than 5 years. Comfortable with big dogs and "bully" breeds.
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Kara K.

Pet Sitting, House Care Taker, Babysitting, You Got It!

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I provide pet sitting and child care in your home. I am an experienced child caretaker, having worked as a camp counselor for ages 5-16 for 5 years. I have been petting sitting for 8 years. CPR and First Aid certified!
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Tina G.

Dog Sitting In Your Home!

Middle River, MD

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$17/hr
I am a dog mom to two awesome K-9 sons! Bentley the Boston who is 3 years old and Fritzy the Yorkie who is the King of the house at 13 years old! I am willing to dog sit and love your fur baby just like he or she was mine!!
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Olivia S.

Pet Sitter (dogs Of All Sizes!)

Baltimore, MD

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have always had pets growing up and my love for them has grown into my adulthood as well. I provide dog sitting in your home or in my home. I have worked with dogs of all sized - French bulldog to bullmastiff. I will make sure your pet is not only properly cared for, but also comfortable, safe, and happy.
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Camila D.

Pet Care Sitter

Parkville, MD

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Camila, I am 35 years old. I provide pet sitting in your home, following all the instructions on how you want your best buddies to be treated. I have direct contact with vets, being able to reach them by phone if I need a quick consult. I have 2 years of experience + over 30 years of taking care and loving my own...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

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

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Essex, MD

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

Ryan Z.

Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals.

- Duane W.

Maya B.

Maya is very personable and well spoken. She took great care of our cats (and there business) while we were gone. Our house was exactly how...

- Joseph B.

Andrea J.

Andrea watched my 2 children (one 6 year old and one 20 months old) for an afternoon while I was visiting the Carlsbad CA area. She was on...

- Ciprian G.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Essex

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Essex, MD will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of October 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 Essex, 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 Essex, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Essex, 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 Essex, 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 Essex, 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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