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Chrissy K.

Dog Walking And Pet-sitting

Levittown, NY

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$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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Tara F.

Pet Visits

Massapequa, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Tara and I'd love to care for your furry friends while you're at work or out for the day! I grew up with dogs and had small animals all my life. I've rescued a few squirrels too! My past experiences were working as a volunteer dog walker for an animal rescue and also for pet sitting companies. I moved on, working...
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Rosamaria A.

Oceanside, NY

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home for overnights. I'm an experienced veterinary receptionist with great references and 3+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Yuliia V.

Friendly Ukrainian Pet Sitter

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dogs and cats sitting in your own home or if it is urgent I can take care of your pet at my place. I had cats and dogs my whole life and also have 6+ years of paid pet-sitting experience.

Katie H. says "We are very pleased with Yuliia, she is awesome. She consistently shows up on time, does a thorough job keeping the house clean, and our communication is...

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Cynthia S.

Experienced Dog Walker & Sitter

Copiague, NY

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello, my name is Cynthia. I currently work at a vet in my home town and have increased my knowledge and understanding when it comes to our loved fur babies. I've always have had pets from dogs to cats to baby tadpoles and have had a passion for taking care of them. I am comfortable with small and medium dogs preferred but can...
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Cassie B.

Pet Sitter

Massapequa, NY

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Pets are part of the family they should be comfortable at home while you are away. I offer overnight pet sitting, drop in visits feedings, medication administration and walking. I am experienced in the veterinary field and comfortable with all types of pets.
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Maria C.

Oceanside, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I provide dog sitting in my home or yours. I have 10+ years of experience with various dog breeds and sizes.
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Moriah P.

Pet Care Giver

Rosedale, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I previously owned a Bichon Frise for 17 years until it, unfortunately, passed due to old age. I love to be around dogs and miss my dog dearly!
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Angie Z.

Loving Pet Sitter!

Westbury, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
I've grown up in a pet-loving home! I have a playful 3-year-old German shepherd dog, named Togo. Before Togo, I had an adorable chihuahua mix. I also cared for my family's cat before they came on holiday.
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Carmen S.

Pet sitter

Hicksville, NY

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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Hi, I love dogs. I have 2 Siberian Huskies at home. I have 3 years of experience taking care of them, I can help with Pet sitting, Grooming and Boarding.
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Lori V.

West Islip, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have always had my own dogs. I have been a nanny for 12 years for one family. In addition to the children I have been the family's dog sitter. I've had him in my home many times during their family vacations.
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Joelle P.

Caring And Responsible Pet Lover

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! I provide pet sitting in your home. I'm an experienced dog walker, cat sitter, and have also cared for some exotic pets in the past. I've carried for very young animals to very old ones. Though I have been pet sitting for a long time in a personal capacity, professionally I have also worked for a pet care company this past...
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Destiny W.

Astoria, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home! I was a dog walker for over 3 years, and love all kinds of animals! I animals of all sizes and ages.
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Tracey S.

Part - Time Pet Care / Walker

Forest Hills, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home and/or exercising, running or walking. Although, I am not heavily experienced in pet care, I have owned pets and currently care for the pets of my family and friends. I love animals and am comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and ages, along with birds, cats, ferrets, fish, gerbils,...

Care Member says "Always on time, very reliable. Responsive. Really great playing with my young kids. Super imaginative and creative. "

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Erin M.

Dog Sitter

Glen Cove, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I have prior experience regularly dog-walking/sitting. As a fellow dog lover/owner I look forward to spending time with your furry friend!
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Tamara A.

Experienced Brooklyn Pet-Sitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
I've worked at the Brooklyn zoo and aquarium in Brooklyn as a teen. Then worked my way to volunteering at my local animal shelter. I've always had a love for animals. Now I foster dogs and cats till they find their forever homes. Even family and friends ask me to watch their pets on occasion. I've done dog walking and boarding...

Care Member says "Tamara watched my cat and it was a wonderful experience. He’s usually pretty standoffish with new people and I have a hard time finding someone patient...

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Dindo C.

Pet Sitter

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a dog person and we have a 2 yr old Welsh Pembroke Corgi at home. If it's OK with you, I am willing to take care of your dog while you are at work. If it would be more convenient for you, I could even take good care of your dog at the very comfort of your home. That way, you won't need to bring him over. Hoping to hear...

Care Member says "Dindo did an outstanding job deep cleaning my apartment. His attention to detail and thoroughness were impressive. Every corner of the apartment was...

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Melissa C.

Pet Sitting

Huntington, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi! My name is Melissa and I currently work from home full time. I am looking for pet sitting/boarding jobs to make an extra income and also have opportunity to be around animals and care for them while I work from home. I have a lot of experience with animals, I grew up with dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs my whole life. My...

Alyssa D. says "Melissa came to pet sit my dog and two cats back this January for two weeks. She did an amazing job and took great care of my fur babies. She was...

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Lauren S.

Experienced And Loving Pet Sitter

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm an active animal lover and have been pet-sitting for over 10 years. I have a number of pet-sitting clients in the Huntington and Oyster Bay areas and love spending my time with the animals I watch. Outside of pet-sitting, my full-time job is as the Hospital Supervisor for a non-profit wildlife hospital where I oversee the...

Ceylan C. says "Lauren took care of our lovely cat while we were away for 4 days. Our cat has special needs, therefore, Lauren's work was challenging. However, she has...

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Katherine H.

Woodside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Friendly, responsible animal lover & am the type who wants to pet every dog I see outside! Dog walker, pet sitter (dogs/cats/small pets), & drop-in visits. I'd help reinforce commands (sit, stay, down..) and offer praise & love. I'm a Senior Companion/Caregiver and do pet sitting on the side. Previously, I was a Veterinary...

Nora P. says "I hired Katherine to come to my apt once a day to feed/care for my 4 parrots for a few days. She was friendly, caring and very communicative while I was...

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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

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

Yuliia V.

We are very pleased with Yuliia, she is awesome. She consistently shows up on time, does a thorough job keeping the house clean, and our...

- Katie H.

Tracey S.

Always on time, very reliable. Responsive. Really great playing with my young kids. Super imaginative and creative.

- Care member

Tamara A.

Tamara watched my cat and it was a wonderful experience. He’s usually pretty standoffish with new people and I have a hard time finding...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Merrick

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Merrick, NY will cost an average of $18.50 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 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 2 in home pet sitters in Merrick, NY, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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.

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.

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.

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