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Katrina G.

La Plata, MD

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, I am a very friendly caring safe and compassionate person. I welcome getting to know you, your family and your needs. I have experience both with people as well as animals. Some of my experience comes from working with animals in the past as a vet tech and a Groomer. I have worked at the Humane society. My soft spots are...
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About Me

Waldorf, MD

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Joelle, a dependable and caring pet sitter with a genuine love for animals. With years of experience caring for dogs and cats, I ensure your furry family members feel safe, loved, and well cared for while you're away. I'm attentive, patient, and comfortable with feeding, walking, and keeping pets active and happy. Your...
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Waldorf, MD

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I am a friendly, very active, compassionate person, I have three dogs of my own at home I share a real love for dog I am will to pet sit in your home so your pet feels at home, I will feed you pet for you and I'm willing to walk your pet for you as well ! I even will provide some play time with your pet!
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Part-time Pet Sitter

Alexandria, VA

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
I have owned dogs and cats for my entire life. For a couple years, there was also a fish and a hamster in my parents' house. I have had experience caring for both dogs and cats. I can provide in home care with light grooming and baths as needed. My family has owned large dogs, so I am comfortable caring for and walking dogs of...
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Pet Care

Alexandria, VA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have always had animals around me growing up, I love all animals and love to be around them as much as I can. I can provide great animal sitting in or out of your home, I have 5+ years of experience taking care of animals, mostly dogs. I love all sizes and ages, can help with walks, eating, and grooming.
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Enthusiastic Pet Lover Available To Care For Your Fur Babies!

Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide pet sitting (mainly for dogs and cats) in your own home. I am able to stop by and feed, clean, walk and look after your pet while traveling or working long hours to ensure your fur baby gets all the love and care they need and deserve. I own my own cat and have grown up around animals my whole life. I also have several...
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Woodbridge, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Ashlie! I am a dog-owner and lover. I have a lot of experience working with dogs of all sizes and have even worked at a doggy daycare. I would love to meet your pups and help out with in-home dog sitting.
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Chaptico, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am a stay at home mom of 6 kiddos and 6 fur babies. I am looking to help others with their beloved pets. I have lots of experience with all energy level dogs and cats. I can take pets out for potty breaks or walks or just sit and cuddle with them. I am comfortable giving meds or feeding as well. I grew up and...
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Energetic And Trustworthy Sitter

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 7 years of experience in both nannying/babysitting and pet sitting. Going into my senior year of college majoring in Recreational Therapy. Home for the summer looking for a kiddo to care for!
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Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Alexandria, VA

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$13/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
Hi, I'm Eva! A little bit about me is that I'm a full-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University, but my hometown is Alexandria, VA! I have lots of personal experience with my own pets (past and present!) and would love to share my love for animals with your own! I'm an active person and love to go on walks! Im also great...
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I Like The Animals

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm carismatic person I have good references and 5 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. * take care of the pups of some friends in his travels every 3 months x 2 weeks, I do this 4 years ago my work is banarlos, give them food, get them to walk, games
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Pet Sitter

Fort Washington, MD

from
$12/hr
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
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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Alexandria, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
+ 1 more
Hey, my name is Sheba and I recently graduated from the business admin program at Marymount University. I love animals with all my heart and have grown up with them since I can remember. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former volunteer at shelters on the East Coast. I love pets of all sizes and ages....
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Alexandria, VA

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$17/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
United States Coast Guardsman stationed in the area, seeking the opportunity to further my my experience working with pets. I am comfortable with administering first-aid and in-home pet sitting. I love to take pets to their favorite places- whether it be the dog beach or the dog park!
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In My Home Or Yours PET SITTER

Hughesville, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I grew up on a farm so I'm used to a wide range of animals. Dogs, cats, chickens, etc. I will provide safe, loving and reliable care for your fur baby. I am ok with any size dog or cat. Ok with meds and light grooming. Experienced with chicken sitting & egg collection. I am super flexible and able to adjust my time to assist...
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Woodbridge, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I will come to your home to care for your pets. Walk, feed, hang out, watch TV, play ball, what ever it takes to keep them comfortable and happy while you are away from home. I grew up with a variety of pets which included a bird. As a mother of three adult children I have cared and loved for two guinea pigs, one hamster, two...
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Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Ariana, and I've been caring for dogs since I was 11, starting with family and neighborhood pets. I've been trusted to walk, feed, play with, train, and bathe dogs of all sizes and personalities. I truly love making sure each pup feels safe, happy, and loved. Whether I'm in your home or mine, I follow your dog's...
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Brandywine, MD

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Caring for animals is more than a job; it's a passion. With five years of experience, I offer pet sitting, walking, medicine administration, and transportation. I prioritize comfort and happiness, treating every pet as my own, ensuring a safe and consistent routine. I strictly adhere to feeding schedules, maintain a clean...
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Animal Loving Pet Sitter

King George, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello! I provide in home animal sitting services. I have always had animals growing up.. dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, hampsters... I absolutely love animals. At this time I am a mama to a 2yr old Yorkie/Bichon furbaby. If you're looking for someone to take care of your animals while you are unable to be there I would be happy to...
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Dog Sitter

Dumfries, VA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Heyy! I'm Jalissa, I am currently attending George Mason majoring in Neuroscience. I used to have a pet turtle, plenty of fish, dogs(including pitts), and cats. I'm really good with animals and I love them more than anything. In addition, because I'm currently away from my animals back at home while attending mason, the urge to...
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  • 23 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in La Plata

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in La Plata, MD will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of November 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 La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in La Plata, 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 La Plata, 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 La Plata, 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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