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Lauren P.

Parkville, MD

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Lauren, an animal lover and certified special education teacher who brings the same patience, responsibility, and warmth I use in the classroom into caring for pets. I've been around dogs and cats my entire life, and I have two cats of my own (now 6 and 4 years old) that I've cared for since they were...
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Mya T.

Baltimore, MD

from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a strong background in caring for pets, and I'm available for in-home pet sitting and dog walking. My passion for animals runs deep, and I'm an avid animal lover. Whether it's providing companionship, ensuring their well-being, or taking dogs for a walk, I take great pride in offering top-notch care and attention to your...
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Sylvia P.

Pet Sitter

Parkville, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I'm an animal lover! Love all kinds of pets/animals I am willing to pet sit in your home or mine! I'm great with dogs (all breeds and sizes) I love birds! Always have been around animals my whole life and I would enjoy taking care of your furry friend as if they were my own.
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Sintiche P.

Parkville, MD

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Sintiché, a reliable and loving pet sitter with a genuine passion for animals. I have experience caring for dogs and cats back home in South Africa, where I often pet sat for friends and neighbors. Currently I have 2 dogs. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or just keeping your pet company, I treat every animal as if...
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Olivia M.

Experienced Child And Pet Sitter

Parkville, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I'm Olivia! I am 19 years old and I have been caring for children and pets for about 3 years now. I love caring for children because I like seeing how their personalities differ from each other, especially in siblings. I worked as a summer camp counselor for 4 years with children ages 7-12 years old teaching them how to sail...
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Samantha D.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Parkville, MD

1.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Samantha and I have tons of petting experience. I have sat for farms with horses, dogs/cats, as well as fish and other reptiles. I previously worked at an animal hospital and have knowledge with medication administering and can recognize a medical emergency. I would love to meet your four legged baby and be...
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Amaya S.

Pet Watcher.

Pikesville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I will provide pet sitting in your own home and I will walk your pets whenever needed. I love all types of pets, on my own I have had three tanks of fish, three dogs, two cats, two hamsters, and two turtles... and that was all at the same time! I am dependable, responsible, and will treat your pets as my own.
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Amy E.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Amy! I'm available to dog sit at my home or yours and/or dog walk or care for your cat or small animal. I'm very flexible, reliable, and most of all caring. I work from home, and my partner also is a dog lover. Prices vary based on the service and location. To give you an idea, I charge roughly $42/night for boarding....

Care Member says "Amy is reliable, kind, and great at communicating. She has been a huge help to our family driving kids to activities and taking my mom out with the kids...

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Sharon S.

Animal Lover Available For Pet Sitting, Dog Walking & Other Assistance

Pasadena, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
I began doing pet care as a teenager. My first pet care job was on a yearly basis caring for my next door neighbor's family dog (daily feed, water, walk & play with) and parrot (feed & water) while they were away on their two week summer vacation. I also cared for my Great Aunt's cat, David, on a yearly basis while her & my...

Care Member says "Sharon was absolutely a great person to take care of my two older cats while I was away for a week. They have a feeding routine due to medication and...

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Melody F.

Friendly And Reliable Pet Lover

Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have had experience taking care of mostly dogs and cats and am willing and open to other animals depending on their temperament. I am a trustworthy and reliable person who has taken care of animals while their owners have been away. I enjoy going for walks and playing with your pet. I am available mostly for weekend care...

Care Member says "She is very nice, considerate, responsive, and friendly. Outstanding!"

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Kerry E.

Towson, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! My name is Kerry and I attend University in Towson, MD, but I will be coming home for the summer. I have two dogs currently: a miniature schnauzer and a Sharpei/pit mix. I had two labs, one chocolate and one black, who both recently passed due to old age, so I am comfortable around both young dogs and old, along with...
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Abby F.

Former Pre-k Teacher, Current Pet Enthusiast :)

Baltimore, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a 30-year-old Baltimore native with a background in pre-k and kindergarten education. I love animals and spend lots of time outdoors with our own family pet, a sassy 16-year-old pug. I am available for walking, grooming, and in-home pet sitting. My experience woofing on several different farms also allowed me some experience...
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Amber W.

Petsitter

Abingdon, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have 13 years pet sitting/walking experience! I will love your fur babies when you can't! I offer daily dog walks, Vacation, overnight (in your home) care, drop in express visits. I do my best to care for your pets just like you do! Please message me with all of your questions!
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Karen G.

Just Getting Started

Upper Falls, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I am just getting started on my dog sitting journey. I am a reliable person. I am also trustworthy to see that your home is respected. Other than feeding and brushing your fur baby, I will give lots of play time and cuddles. Will also get your mail, water your plants, and alert you of any neighborhood or house maintenance issues...
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Emily C.

Pet Sitter

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have 7 years of experience with in-home dog and cat sitting. I am very comfortable with animals and can provide care for multiple pets at one time. My care includes feeding, walking, brushing, cleaning up after and spending time with the pet, and any other requests.
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Laurie S.

I Provide Dog Sitting

Fallston, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I love all animals! I am available for dog or cat sitting in your home. I am also available to walk dogs . I have rescued several animals and my family has fostered several as well. I have successfully trained two dogs both were rescued. I also have two cats that are from a rescue.
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Moira G.

Arnold, MD

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm an experienced dog walker/house sitter/pet sitter and would love to take care of your pet! My name is Moira, I'm 20 years old and am currently working towards my AA in Homeland Security Management: Intelligence Analytics. I'm responsible, reliable and understand the importance of keeping pets in their routine. I work as...
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Cailaine M.

Severn, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a passionate pet lover with 2 years of experience as a pet sitter. I come from a big dog-loving family, we have 7 dogs at home! I treat every pet as if they were my own, always making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. Whether it's playtime, walks, or cuddle sessions, I'm here to give your furry friend the best care...
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Supapan S.

Part-time Job

Ellicott City, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello there, I am Supapan or you can call me Jay-Jay. I provide dog sitting in your home. I am an experienced more than 10 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths.
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Rachel N.

Dog Walker/Sitter

Aberdeen, MD

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have had a dog, Buddy, for 6 years. He is an Australian Shepard mix. I have pet sat before and look forward to more opportunities!
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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

Amy E.

Amy is reliable, kind, and great at communicating. She has been a huge help to our family driving kids to activities and taking my mom out...

- Care member

Sharon S.

Sharon was absolutely a great person to take care of my two older cats while I was away for a week. They have a feeding routine due to...

- Care member

Melody F.

She is very nice, considerate, responsive, and friendly. Outstanding!

- Care member

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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