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Theresa B.

Experienced FT Pet Sitter For Dogs/Cats & Small Mammals

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Over 3+ years of experience I've had the privilege of being responsible for a variety of animals for friends, extended family, neighbors, and referrals ranging from daily feedings, administering medications, potty breaks, cleaning small pet enclosures, watering plants and do routine home security checks, and simply giving pet(s)...

Private P. says "I have known Theresa for years and she has cared for my diabetic rabbit from June 2013- July 2014. There is no one I would trust with my pets more than...

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Elizabeth H.

Full Time, Loving, Experienced Pet Sitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I am an animal lover, and always knew I wanted to take care of our non-human companions! As part of the family, our pets deserve love, patience, understanding, and even a homemade treat here and there! I am an experienced and professional pet sitter and I look forward to hearing from you.

Karen L. says "Elizabeth frequently watches my four cats and dog. She always does a great job and I trust her completely with all of my animals. As any pet owner, I worry...

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Cindy W.

Dependable And Trustworthy; Loving And Experienced Cat-Sitter/Loves Dogs Too!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Administration of medicine
Hello! I am an animal lover and proud owner, so your pet(s) will be in good hands! Currently, I have one amazing dog and one awesome cat :) I have lots of experience with caring for cats (and fish) while owners are away on vacation: I go to their home to feed, freshen water, clean/freshen/dispose of litter, play, brush, and of...

Emily D. says "I was glad to have found Cindy in 2017 when I was going on vacation and wanted someone to check in, feed, and make sure all was well with my elder cat....

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Nikesha C.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, My name is Nikesha. I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, taking out for a walking, or checking in daily to make sure your pet are being fed, cleaning litters, etc. I also can do overnight care at my home. I have a big backyard with fenced. I live in fox chase/ Rhawnhurst part of northeast Philadelphia. I am on...

Care Member says "She is a very responsible person, highly recommend "

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Sheena A.

Friendly Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I love friendly animals and taking care of your animals will be my pleasure. I will make sure your animals are well fed and taken care of. I will also play with them or let them sit on my lap while I rub them and give them some treats. If you have cats and they are anything like my two cats then they will know when it's time to...

Eric A. says "Sheena did a great Job for us. We found ourselves in a big time crunch and took great care of our dog Amos while we were away. She was flexible with her...

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Maggie F.

Active And Friendly Petsitter!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I've taken care of my own dog since I was 14 years old all by myself (brushing her teeth, fur, etc) , so I am very familiar with the responsibility of taking care of animals! I enjoy hiking with my dog and being outdoors with her in my free time! I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, overnights, dog walking, drop ins,...
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Alexis B.

Pet Care Provider

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Alexis and I work in the Education sector. I come from a very dog-friendly family and everyone in my immediate and extended family has had dogs. Therefore, I am very familiar with their mannerisms, walking them, feeding them, etc. Growing up, I had rescues so not only am I well aware of some rescue animals...

Meghan G. says "Alexis was absolutely wonderful for pet care! She clearly loves animals and was so good with them. She offered to send pictures regularly if we wanted....

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Sarah L.

Philly Pet-Sitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I am available to provide occasionally pet-sitting care. I am also available for house/pet-sitting if needed. I am currently in graduate school and am always looking for some side gigs! I have done overnight care as well as stops-in to feed/play/keep company etc. I grew up with dogs and am very comfortable with them. I have...

Care Member says "Sarah has been our afternoon babysitter and frequent pet-sitter for almost two years. Cannot say enough nice things about her! She’s kind, honest,...

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Elise S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I have pet sat since before I was 12 & continue to do so. Currently being a nanny I take care if the pets when the families are away. Including covering the pet sitting business my one client has. Will to stay in home for overnights.
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Laura J.

Pet Care And House Sitting Available ASAP

Philadelphia, PA

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have a full-time job but the schedule is very flexible so it allows me to pet sit which I love to do since I currently don't have an animal (hoping to get a dog soon!). I am available in the morning, afternoon, and evening for walks and other tasks. I grew up with a golden retriever, rabbit, and guinea pig. I have experience...
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Alyssa S.

Pet Sitter!

Philadelphia, PA

from
$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! In addition to babysitting, I also have years of experience in petsitting and dog walking! Having grown up with dogs and cats, and currently living in a home with 4 cats and a dog, I know all the ins and outs that go into taking care of your fur babies! Don't hesitate to reach out!
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Sam P.

Philadelphia, PA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I provide pet sitting in your own home, and am willing to consider pet sitting in my home own depending on the type of pet. I have prior experience picking up, walking, feeding, and taking care of dogs in owner's homes. I grew up with animals and particularly love dogs. I have experience with bunnies, cats, guinea pigs, and...
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Michael S.

ABA Trained/raised With Dogs/calm

Philadelphia, PA

from
$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
dog training
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. Raised around dogs and have experience in ABA training. I love dogs of all ages, my mother was a dog groomer and I have spent much time with pets.
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Shannon B.

Philadelphia, PA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I have three dogs of my own and have lived with cats before as well. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I will also take your pets on walks and give them baths.
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Corey Jane C.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I love dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. I've been pet sitting for dogs and cats of all ages and needs for about 10 years. Including home visits and overnight stays in addition to house watching.
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Madaket C.

Philadelphia, PA

from
$10/hr
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in my own home or yours. I have grown up with dogs my entire life and I fall in love with pretty much any I meet- any age, size, shape! I based my handling of the dog on positive reinforcement training. I provide long walks, trips to the dog park, outdoor playing, hikes, swimming trips, baths, light...
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Brianna B.

Part-time Dog Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
I provide dog sitting in my own home; can pick up the dog from your home and bring it back when you are available. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! Can also perform baths. My price will range based on dog size. $10-15 for small/medium dogs and $15-20 for larger dogs.
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Olivia D.

Olivia D's Pet Care Experience

Philadelphia, PA

from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I can sit any pet in your own home! I love cats and dogs, but I can also care for more exotic or small pets like iguanas and bunnies. I love animals and pets of all size, types, and personalities and I can't wait to get to know yours!
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Chelsea B.

Dog Lover

Philadelphia, PA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I absolutely love dogs!! I have one of my own, and she is my entire world. I can provide dog sitting in your own home.
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Kira N.

Philadelphia, PA

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 4+ years of experience performing pet care services, dog walking, drop in visits, cat care and house sitting, through Pet Care sitting company. I have a 5 star rating with over 15 positive reviews, I've also had several repeat clients. I have a precious cat at home and I love taking care of animals! I would love the...
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  • 94 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.98/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 4.8

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Home Pet Sitting in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 94 listed home pet sitting

Theresa B.

I have known Theresa for years and she has cared for my diabetic rabbit from June 2013- July 2014. There is no one I would trust with my...

- Private P.

Elizabeth H.

Elizabeth frequently watches my four cats and dog. She always does a great job and I trust her completely with all of my animals. As any pet...

- Karen L.

Cindy W.

I was glad to have found Cindy in 2017 when I was going on vacation and wanted someone to check in, feed, and make sure all was well with my...

- Emily D.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Philadelphia

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Philadelphia, PA will cost an average of $14.98 per hour as of December 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 94 in home pet sitters in Philadelphia, PA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, 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 Philadelphia, PA. 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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