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Rose W.

College Student Looking For Work Opportunities Big And Small

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a third-year computer science student at Drexel University looking to earn some extra cash as I invest in my first car. Having had some pets of my own (including my two cats currently) and being around pets owned by close friends and family, I can confidently say I have a great relationship with animals and have learned...
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Mackenzie S.

Responsible And Loving Animal Care

Philadelphia, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am an animal caretaker, house tender, and childcare provider. I have been doing in home pet care for 5 years now in PA, NJ, and NY. I specialize in dogs, cats, rabbits, and farm animals. I have a calm and gentle disposition. I am comfortable administering medication. I am based in West Philadelphia and am comfortable...
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Maura D.

Dog Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a huge love for animals especially dogs. I have grown up always having a dog in my home at one point we had three at one time. I have always been my neighbors go to for dog walking/sitting needs! I have a dog of my own now and it is such a rewarding experience.
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Jillian P.

Philadelphia, PA

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$8/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Experienced pet sitter with a love for all animals! Dedicated to providing great customer service, quality care for your fur babies, and flexibility with my wfh schedule. I also have experience giving medication. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me! I currently work from home, so I'll have plenty of time to...
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Grace M.

Philadelphia, PA

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$9/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home, dog walking, baths, and light grooming. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and currently have a 5-year-old adopted Pitbull mix. I have experience with all types of dog sizes and temperaments.
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Kiersten S.

Philadelphia, PA

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$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
At college I currently live with two cats, and my parents have a dog back at my home town! I have cared for my dog since I was 9 years old, and I just learned the proper way to take care of cats as well. I provide pet sitting in your own home and walks in your own neighborhood as well!
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Aileen C.

Dog And Horse Sitter Available Part-time!

Philadelphia, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I can provide dog walking and dog/cat sitting in your own home. I have years of dog sitting experience, including long-stays and overnights. I cared for two 15 lb dogs, each of which over the years required regularly scheduled medication of sorts. I have two Wheaten Terriers of my own, and have cared for dogs as big as Labs in...
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Nyrie N.

Philadelphia, PA

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Nyrie, your friendly neighborhood pet sitter As a lifelong animal lover, I know how important it is to find someone you can trust to care for your furry (or scaly!) family members. With years of hands-on experience caring for pets of all kinds dogs, cats, rabbits, and more. bring both reliability and affection to...
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Madigan L.

Philadelphia, PA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an eager and friendly law student in Philly looking to help with pet care tasks ranging from play, exercise, feeding, walking, pet sitting, etc. I have had dogs and cats in my house for my entire life and have fostered both dogs and cats since I was 8. I have experience with animals from 5 weeks old to 14+ years. I also...
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Ashanni J.

Part Time/ Full Time Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your home. Im an experienced dog walker for a German Shepard. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
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Brittany K.

Philadelphia, PA

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide cat and dog sitting in your home. I have 5+ years of experience working with cats and dogs and love all pets.
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Rachel Y.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Rachel and I adore animals. I can offer pet and home sitting for many animals. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, most recently, I have been walking and pet sitting for a Great Dane and a standard poodle. I have experience with puppies and elderly dogs as well. Also, I have plenty of experience watching cats and...
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Rachael L.

Exceptional Pet and House Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I have been a pet sitter for a neighbor with a border collie and 3 cats for 4 years. Tasks included walking the dog, feeding, entertaining and interacting with each one. I also house-sat, gardened and did household chores such as dishes and laundry. I absolutely love animals!
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Victoria G.

Philadelphia, PA

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I love pets of all ages and sizes. I have years of dog & cat sitting experience and provide pet sitting in your home, walks. I'm also happy to give baths and do short notice sitting.
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Ja'nae L.

Philadelphia, PA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have experience sitting pets of all kinds from dogs, cats, and even fish. I have grown up with animals in my home, which has led to my love of animals! I am responsible, loving, and caring and treat pets as if they're an extension of the family (which they absolutely are). I would love to be a sitter or walker whenever you...
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Zannah K.

Super Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I currently don't have any furry friends, but I grew up with a minimum of 3 big dogs in my home at any given time. I love taking care of your pets as if they were my own.
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Courtney S.

Former Scientist Looking To Care For Your Pets!

Philadelphia, PA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
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My name is Courtney and I'm looking to start up my business as I'm new to West Seattle! Recently relocated from Philly, I'm a neuroscientist looking for a life change. I've professionally cared for pets on website for over 10 years, all ages and sizes and breeds. Currently, I have a fun loving Australian Shepard mix and a...
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Elizabeth L.

Part Time Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I would love to dog walk or pet sit your animals! I am a full-time nurse at Jefferson, so my availability depends on the day, feel free to ask. I have had large/medium dogs and indoor rabbits my whole life and have pet-sat, fostered, and volunteered at shelters a lot over the years. I adore animals of all kinds and am...
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Chelsie S.

Great Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
My name is Chelsie. I am a 25-year-old preschool teacher, who also happens to love animals! Of course I can't have too many animals in my own home, so pet sitting is a great way for me to still get to provide care for happy pets! I have my own cat named Julius- but have a true love for dogs! I have grown up with both cats and...
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Taylor F.

Loving Care For Fur Baby

Philadelphia, PA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've loved animals my whole life. I dog walked during nursing school for some extra cash, and I still pet sit for my friends when they need me! I grew up with dogs in my home. I am looking to help someone near by on my days off in hopes of making some extra cash!
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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

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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