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Gianna R.

Dog-sitter

Merrick, NY

from: $18/hr

1 year experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

I can provide dog sitting services in your home! When I am not attending school, I am a veterinary assistant with 1+ years of experience. I am comfortable with watching both large and small dogs!

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Nancy N.

Experienced Pet Lover And Dog Walker Available To Provide Care For Your Pet

Bellmore, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Pet walking

pet sitting

daily feeding

boarding

administration of medicine

Mature, responsible woman, available to walk your dog also available to care for your dog or cat. I will provide TLC, when you can't. Cat visits, feeding and litter cleaning. Dog visits, feeding, walks and playtime. Will also watch your pet/child friendly dog in my beautiful home with fenced in yard, while you are away. I will...

Karen D. says "We had Nancy watch our dog part time. She was very dependable and was good with our dog. I would recommend her and would use Nancy in the future. Bailey...

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Jessica W.

Loving Dog Sitter

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(0)

from: $13/hr

2 years experience

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have years of experience taking care of dogs of all sizes and breeds. I love animals and enjoy caring for them! I can also perform baths and light grooming.

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Jean S.

Fun Sitter Loves Cute Furry Friends

Copiague, NY

3.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

daily feeding

I have over 10 years experience. I can help with Pet Walking, Pet Sitting, feeding, and, litter clean up. I love cute furry animals would love to help some one out taking care of their furry loved one. Have had my own pets that I've cared for for years also helped relatives and friends with their pets when needed. Will enjoy...

Care Member says "Jean was great with the pet walking session. She followed all of my instructions and was very caring to my pet. Thank you for helping me!"

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Shoshana S.

Long Beach, NY

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hi there! I am a responsible and caring fellow pet owner (mommy of two 12-year-old chihuahuas and one 13-year-old cat). I own and operate a small, home-based business baking gourmet doggie treats and cakes, so my hours/days are relatively flexible. I have extensive experience in the following areas: day-long or vacation-length...

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Charlene G.

Lindenhurst, NY

from: $18/hr

3 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

boarding

Hello there, I'm Charlene, a passionate and reliable pet lover. I have my own pets growing up dogs, cats, and hamsters. So I can be assured to treat your pets as mine. Weather its daily walk, boarding, feeding playtime, or just keeping your pet company while you're away from home. I provide attentive, compassionate care...

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Malgorzata M.

Levittown, NY

from: $30/hr

Pet sitting

Hi! I'm Margaret - a responsible and loving pet sitter with experience caring for both dogs and cats. I offer individual attention, daily walks, feeding, playtime, and companionship tailored to your pet's needs. I'm patient, calm, and attentive - great with shy animals, seniors, and energetic pets too. I provide care in your...

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Erika H.

Freeport, NY

from: $25/hr

Pet walking

pet sitting

Experienced and caring pet sitter who truly loves animals. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, and reptiles -- I even have my own gecko! I can walk your pets, visit them at your home, or care for them in mine. I'm responsible, patient, and always make sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved.

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Chrissy K.

Dog Walking And Pet-sitting

Levittown, NY

from: $25/hr

8 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

daily feeding

I provide I high quality loving in home pet care. This includes walking, feeding, giving medication, bringing to vet appointments, and anything else they may need to be happy and healthy. I used to work at an animal hospital for 5 years, so I have a lot of experience handling pet of various sizes and temperaments. From my...

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Claudia S.

Westbury, NY

from: $19/hr

Pet walking

pet sitting

boarding

I provide dog sitting in your or my home. I am an experienced dog mom with 12 years experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and can help you give them the exercise they need by walking and caring for your baby.

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Jocelyn M.

Bethpage, NY

from: $17/hr

Pet walking

pet sitting

My name is Jocelyn and I love animals! I've had dogs, cats, and fish recently and have given them a very loving home. I pet sit frequently for family and close friends for many years, for both dogs and cats. I am comfortable with any breed and any size!

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Cynthia I.

Pet sitter

East Meadow, NY

from: $17/hr

4 years experience

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

boarding

My name is Cynthia I am 54 years old and live in the Nassau area. I work in rescue for over 6 years and have dog sitting for a few clients. I am an animal lover with experience. I have my own car. I have dog sat in my home for someone for over 5 years for their pet when they travel. My love for animals is beyond words. I had a...

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Melissa M.

Pet Sitter

Baldwin, NY

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Pet walking

pet sitting

Before becoming a School Psychologist I worked at multiple animal hospitals for 11 years. I grew up with dogs, birds, lizards, fish and chinchillas. I am able to sit in your home, take dogs for walks and give medication if needed. I love all animals. *** Please Note *** I am unable to board animals in my home as I have 2 dogs...

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Jennifer H.

Part- Time/ Full- Time Care-Giver

Hempstead, NY

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

boarding

administration of medicine

As well as house sitting I usually have a pet or two to take after. I have been house sitting for 2 people religiously for over 10 years. One family has 3 dogs the other has 2. Usually they want me to stay in the house to keep the animals company which is something I am open to doing. I usually will walk and play with the dogs...

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Olivia V.

Hicksville, NY

from: $20/hr

Pet walking

Hi there! My name is Olivia, and I'm a huge animal lover! I currently have two cats at home and grew up with a dog, so I'm very comfortable caring for both cats and dogs. I've always had a soft spot for animals and love spending time with them. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or just keeping them company, I'll make sure...

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Luca L.

Garden City, NY

from: $17/hr

4 years experience

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

I have a cat and a dog at home, I love animals and have no problem attending or sitting your loved animals.

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Guy B.

Bellmore, NY

from: $19/hr

10 years experience

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

Rescued and cared for animals for over 40 years. Loves interaction with any/all pets/animals and is very experienced in feeding, walking, playing, and watching/sitting with them. Rescued many stray homeless animals (many cats and a number of dogs as well) and personally owns several cats, a dog, tropical fish, and had 2 rabbits...

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Jessica C.

Franklin Square, NY

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

boarding

I'm Jessica, a dedicated solo pet sitter since 2018, with extensive experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities. I provide personalized, loving, and safe care, making sure every dog feels happy, comfortable, and part of my family while in my home. To ensure the best experience for your dog (and the other pets I...

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Emma S.

Long Beach, NY

from: $16/hr

Pet transportation

pet walking

pet sitting

Hi! My name is Emma and I am going to be a junior in college. I have 1 dog and absolutely loveeeee animals. I have dog sit a few times and love playing with pets and taking care of them. I am home over the summer from school from May 1st - August 20th

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Lauren S.

Massapequa, NY

from: $25/hr

7 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have watched an array of different pets for families, mostly dogs and cats. I am comfortable with dogs of any size. I've had pets my whole life and am very comfortable handling them.

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The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Merrick

In 2026, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Merrick, NY?

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Merrick, NY will cost an average of $18.00 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.

How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Merrick, NY?

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Merrick, NY 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 Merrick, NY, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Merrick, NY?

In home pet sitters in Merrick, NY 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.

How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Merrick, NY?

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Merrick, NY, 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.

Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Merrick, NY?

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Merrick, NY. 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.

Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Merrick, NY

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Hire Pet Sitters in Merrick, NY

Gianna R.

Dog-sitter

Nancy N.

Experienced Pet Lover And Dog Walker Available To Provide Care For Your Pet

Jessica W.

Loving Dog Sitter

Jean S.

Fun Sitter Loves Cute Furry Friends

Shoshana S.

Charlene G.

Malgorzata M.

Erika H.

Chrissy K.

Dog Walking And Pet-sitting

Claudia S.

Jocelyn M.

Cynthia I.

Pet sitter

Melissa M.

Pet Sitter

Jennifer H.

Part- Time/ Full- Time Care-Giver

Olivia V.

Luca L.

Guy B.

Jessica C.

Emma S.

Lauren S.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Merrick

In 2026, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Merrick, NY?

How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Merrick, NY?

What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Merrick, NY?

How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Merrick, NY?

Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Merrick, NY?

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