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Jessica B.

My Name Is Jessica And I Am 34 Years Old. I Have Been Working At Veterinary Hospitals Since I Was 16

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
I started working at my first veterinary hospital and now after 15 years working in the industry I am at a specialty practice in Germantown which I love. I have been a veterinary technician for over 28 years and could never do anything else. Pet sitting fulfills the rest of my life and makes me feel complete. I have over 15...

Care Member says "Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so happy to...

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Linda I.

Awesome Dog Sitter....Available For You!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide loving dog sitting services in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I was recently called a dog whisperer so you know your pooch will always be taken care of when I am in charge. Contact me ASAP so I can help your dog when you can't be there. PS: I am allergic to cats.
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Simmone B.

Just Like Home Pet Sitting

Gaithersburg, MD

from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Highly organized and dependable professional with a strong background in providing exceptional personal and administrative support. Skilled in managing schedules, coordinating travel, handling confidential information, and streamlining daily operations to ensure smooth workflow. Adept at anticipating needs, solving problems...
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Jessica S.

Part Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Gaithersburg, MD

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$15/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also preform baths and light grooming.
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Nicole D.

Reliable, Animal Loving Pet Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

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$13/hr
I love all animals but am most equipped to care for cats, dogs and smaller animals. Whenever any of my friends/family needs a sitter I'm the first one they call! I love animals and am good with getting to know them, even if they aren't the friendliest- Building mutual respect is most important in any relationship. I live on a...
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Macie U.

Part-time Pet Caregiver

Gaithersburg, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! I have experience of about a year, but a good year with amazing people and their pets!
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Naa Koshie B.

Pet Care

Gaithersburg, MD

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello pet owners! I'm Naa Koshie, an avid animal lover and experienced pet care giver based in Montgomery County. I am committed to ensuring the well-being and happiness of your cherished furry companions. My services include personalized dog walking, in-home pet sitting, feeding, playtime, and enrichment activities.
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Brenda D.

Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Gaithersburg, MD

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Our family has offered pet sitting for 3 years. We lovingly care for all dogs, especially up to 100 pounds, from golden retrievers, German shepherds, and large poodles to pugs and Pekingese. We offer boarding in our home, dog walking, and in-home visits. References upon request!
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Fengyan C.

OVER NIGHT STAY

Gaithersburg, MD

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with many kinds of pets such as cats, dogs, ribbits etc. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Kimberly R.

Loving And Caring Dog Walker/ Caregiver

Gaithersburg, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide loving Dog walking/ care in your own home. I am an experienced and loving dog owner who cares for animals as if they were my own. I am also a former dog/ cat sitter with amazing references. I love dogs/ cats of all sizes and ages. I can also preform bathing and administering necessary medications.
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Elizabeth V.

Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References

Kensington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...

Preitha M. says "Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help...

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Angie V.

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have extensive experience with pets as I grew up with a lovely Labrador. Also, I always have been around dogs back home, I love to spend time with them playing, feeding them and taking them out for a walk. I also worked as an Au Pair for two years where I cared for the families pets.
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Hilda A.

Bethesda, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a mommy to three cuddly pups. I have great references. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
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Christine G.

Reliable And Loving Cat And Dog Walker/Sitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
Throughout childhood and beyond, I've been raised with dogs, cats, fish and rabbits. I absolutely love animals. I have volunteered at various animal shelters and have worked at an animal kennel/animal hospital for three years. I have experience with handling dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I also have...

Gretchen F. says "Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when what I wanted...

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Victoria W.

Olney, MD

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Victoria! I'm a proud mom of a toddler. I am blessed to be able to stay at home with her, but am interested in working part-time. I am available for picking up children from school and watching them after school, driving them to extracurricular activities, and babysitting on the weekends. Also, I am a pet lover and own a...
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Rosilane D.

Rockville, MD

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$22/hr
Pet walking
I used to have four dogs in my home country. I love dogs! That is my favorite animal. I can help with feeding and walking. I have never worked as a dog 'sitter in the US, but I'd love to do that.
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Stacey C.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Rockville, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Since the age of 15 I always took care of my cousins dog whenever they went on vacation. They have had a total of two dogs. I also have cared for aunts clients pets who have gone on vacation as well. I have cared for birds, cats and dogs. Having pets of my own really showed how to care for these animals. I really enjoy doing...
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Roseline H.

Dog Lover Looking To Help Fellow Dog Lovers On Weekends

Bethesda, MD

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
dog training
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a huge dog lover in need of additional income to support my loan payments from grad school (graduated this past May). I've been a dog sitter for many friends and family members. I also have my dog, Diesel, who's 8 years old. He'll likely stay at home with my roommate while I take care of your dog. I enjoy long...
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Stephanie E.

Get To Know Me

Rockville, MD

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals, big or small. I've always had pets since childhood, from as big as a dog to as small as a frog. No matter the size pets bring such love and joy to a home. My home is full of furry friends, 2 extra fluffy Australian Shepherds, a rescue terrier mix, 14-year-old Pomeranian boy, 3 kitty cats, a Guinea pig, 2...
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Jacqueline T.

Friendly And Trustworthy Pet Sitter.

Boyds, MD

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Lifelong pet owner and animal lover with two years of experience as pet sitter and dog walker. Provide safe, nurturing care for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, fish and bird. Provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including workday check-ins and feedings, give medicine, litterbox, cage, and kennel...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Home Pet Sitting in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Jessica B.

Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so...

- Care member

Elizabeth V.

Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her...

- Preitha M.

Christine G.

Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when...

- Gretchen F.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Gaithersburg

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Gaithersburg, MD will cost an average of $16.00 per hour as of December 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 Gaithersburg, 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 10 in home pet sitters in Gaithersburg, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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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