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Jazmyn T.

Animal Lover !

Lanham, MD

from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Pet Sitter Bio: Ever since I can remember, I have always been around and loved animals. My Grandma was very influential in teaching me to love and care for them and how to read their body language. I started pet sitting when I was in elementary school, when our neighbors would go on vacation I would care for their cat and fish....
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Andrea M.

Lanham, MD

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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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Vernae R.

Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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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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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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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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!
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Veronica C.

Cat Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
boarding
pet transportation
+ 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
administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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sandra P.

Experienced Nanny ,Pet Lover And House Helper

Silver Spring, MD

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children and 5 years working with animals. I'm a loving, energetic, and responsible person who truly enjoys helping others. I work as a nanny, pet sitter, and can also help with light housekeeping. I only speak Spanish, but I connect easily through kindness, attention, and care. I'm...
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Joyce D.

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I am a certified animal lover and have experience caring for various types of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, chickens, lizards, and aquatic animals. I have experience training animals as well, working with a German Shepard puppy and a 17 yo deaf pug. I also have cared for dogs with illnesses,...
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Jason G.

Dog Sitting Or Short-term Boarding

Takoma Park, MD

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$35/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
I grew up with pets and recently lost my own beautiful girl that I had for a great 16 years. Having a dog make it that long means I was a good owner. Anyway, while I still miss her, I am not in the position to make another commitment at the moment, so I will gladly watch, walk, or house sit yours. Still have plenty of toys and...
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Maura W.

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I am an experienced pet caregiver! For over a year, walked a precious pup during the day and also provided care in a situation where the owners could not get home in time or went away. I am a huge animal person!! Since I was young, I have always had at least two dogs, however I now have two kittens of my own. Being that my...
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Damian B.

Hyattsville, MD

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$12/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Damian, I'm 19 years old. As a newcomer to the animal sitting scene, I'm excited to bring my passion and skills to caring for your beloved pets. Despite being new, I'm confident in my ability to provide top-notch care, ensuring your furry/Non furry friends feel comfortable and happy in my presence. At the heart of...
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Kelyn O.

Pet Caretaker/ Dog And Cat Friendly

Washington, DC

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am an avid pet lover with multiple cats and dogs of my own. I have three years of experience house sitting dogs and cats in my own neighbor. I love pets of all sizes and am comfortable to provide dog sitting in your home.
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Jonatan S.

Pet Care

Silver Spring, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Hello! I am passionate about animals and I am here to offer my services as a pet caregiver. I have two dogs and a cat at home, which gave me a deep understanding of the varied needs and personalities of different animals. With experience as a pet sitter, I carried out work that involved loving care, invigorating walks and...
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Nicole B.

Three Musketeers In Piney Orchard!

Odenton, MD

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
I provide dog sitting in my own home. My husband and I are dog lovers and we are looking for some friends for Argo to play with! I am a special education teacher and my husband works for NASA. Argo is crated during the day, however we left our friends dogs out roaming the house. :) (We follow the owners lead). We bought our...
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Seven F.

Pet Care

Hyattsville, MD

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$14/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Lina A.

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hello! I'd love to learn more about your needs and expectations. I'm a young professional who I works from home, so my schedule is flexible to spend time with your pet, and I am also happy to board. I've been paid for animal care for several years. I adore all animals, I was exposed to animals from an early age, and have cared...
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Aliyah F.

Riverdale, MD

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
Reliable and compassionate pet sitter skilled in building strong relationships with clients by providing personalized and loving care to their pets, including daily walks, playtime, and regular updates on their activities. I maintained safe and comfortable environment for pets in their owners' homes, proficient in administering...
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Bene't S.

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have had a dog all of my life and I have a passion for animals! I also have experience with walking and sitting various breeds, and ages. I can provide feeding, walks, playtime, and baths as needed! I have my own fur baby as well at home!
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of January 2026

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

Vernae R.

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...

- Ashley M.

Deborah S.

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...

- Lauren G.

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 $16.50 per hour as of January 2026. 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 2 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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