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Andrea M.

Lanham, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
Hi :)! My name is Andrea. I am a young artist, explorer, book, and animal lover! I've grown up with several animals myself, including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles; so I am well experienced with taking care of your fur baby(or scaly baby haha). Being a pet owner myself to a cat and lizard, I know how our pets are our babies...
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Chanelle L.

Fun Pet Sitter!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I can provide care for your pets in your home, or I can do drop in visits or a quick check in! I'm originally from Indiana where I volunteered frequently at the Lake County Animal Control Shelter in high school for about 2 years; until I left for college. I currently attend Howard University as a junior computer science major. I...

Care Member says "Great pet sitter, very friendly."

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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!

Caroline S. says "fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"

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Emma P.

Overnights, Walks, And Weekends!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Young professional living in Columbia Heights looking for pet sitting gigs. Grew up with dogs and cats! Love all animals and can handle tough pets. I am willing to do overnights in your home! I have watched various pets across the city. I have a great and consistent track record - check out my reviews! :) My skills include...

Care Member says "Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first time being...

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Linda I.

Awesome Dog Sitter....Available For You!

Bowie, MD

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Veronica C.

Cat Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Salutations! I'm a retired nurse & empty nester(!). I work from home remotely and have about 5-15 hours a week to spare. I prefer helping out occasionally - think vacations, daily sitting etc. I don't have the availability for full time continuous daily assistance. Although, my hours posted give a wider window, my availability...

Care Member says "I’m so glad Veronica was there to help me for the family party. She was so warm and attentive and became part of the family. Everyone loved her.i live...

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Beverly H.

Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I grew up with cats and dogs in my family, and have been avid animal lover from a young age. During college I pet/house sat for my advisor and his two dogs and friendly cat. I currently live in a home with two cats, whom I adore. Happy to provide references upon request!
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Deborah S.

I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...

Lauren G. says "I have hired Deborah on many occasions for care of my dog. For daily care, and overnite, as long as 5 days. Deborah moved into my house to care for my...

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Vernae R.

Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am social worker in the DMV and am looking to offer pet care around my work schedule. Unfortunately, I do not have the space for a pet of my own right now but would love to support your family care for your pets. Most of my pet care experience comes from caring for pets in the homes of chidden I sit for (check out my...

Ashley M. says "Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the...

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Faith G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an absolute animal lover and have grown up with pets, so I am very comfortable taking care of them. I provide pet sitting in your own home as well as part-time jobs to walk/play with pets.
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Seven F.

Pet Care

Hyattsville, MD

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$14/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
HI FAMILIES :) Looking for a summer sitter? I'm Seven , a 4. 0 student at U, minoring in Educational Policy and Leadership. I'm passionate about helping kids and pets thrive! With experience as a dance coach, swim instructor, and infant/toddler assistant teacher, I bring creativity, patience, and leadership to every role. I've...
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Katie W.

Reliable Sitter Looking To Help Out Families And Individuals!

Takoma Park, MD

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm a 26-year-old UMD grad working at a local nonprofit as an Admin/HR Director. I'm hoping to use my spare more intentionally and help out families or individuals with pet care or childcare! I own one cat and live with one other (roommate's pet!) and have experience with pet sitting both dogs and cats. In school to help...
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Lauren J.

Washington, DC

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Lauren . I am an avid animal lover and love to spend time with all types of pets. I have always grown up with pets (a sweet dog) and I have taken care many other families pets. I am active and would love to go for a long walk with your dog or to sit and play ball. I am also very comfortable with cats and have pet...
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Kimberly M.

Hyattsville, MD

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with great references and 2 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Ramsey T.

Loving Pet-Sitter

Silver Spring, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Emma B.

Loving And Eagar Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been taking care of dogs and cats alike since I was 13! 1 a.m. particularly attentive and gentle with shyer animals. Since my cat recently passed I have been missing taking care of pets so l am eager to take care of a new animal! I am currently a full time college student so the majority of my availability will be before...
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Chesna M.

Animal Lover Available for Summer Pet Care Job

Takoma Park, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
grooming
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience with animals and caring for animals. I have been riding horses for 12 years, and have worked at a few different barns both taking care of and exercising horses. I have done an internship at a veterinary hospital where, in addition to observing procedures, I was able to learn the basics of caring for...
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Deidra G.

The Cat Whisperer

Hyattsville, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! Cat whispers here! I provide cat sitting in your home. I've been pet sitting for well over 20yrs now. I've been a vet tech for 22yrs and counting. I also have fur kids (cats and a dog) of my own. Along with time and care, I'm also able to administer medications/fluids to those who are in need.
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Emma B.

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I've been an animal lover and enthusiast since forever, but have at least 10 years of paid animal caregiver experience. Besides previously working for an upscale boarding facility but I've done many at home sitting jobs. I have valuable experience with various temperaments of all animals and the patience/experience to work with...
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Andrea U.

Bowie, MD

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have two years of experience and am currently dog-sitting for two lovely dogs! Duties I am comfortable with include walks, feeding, playing, and, light grooming.
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Chanelle L.

Great pet sitter, very friendly.

- Care member

Ansley J.

fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!

- Caroline S.

Emma P.

Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Lanham

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

In home pet sitters in Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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 Lanham, 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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