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Emily M.

Caring And Compassionate Care Giver For Your Fur Baby

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I have always had a deep love and passion for animals and grew up having cats, dog, fish and birds. I have experience caring for elderly and infirmed animal. and can perform medication administration and treatments to your animals if needed. Your fur baby will always receive love...
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Marisela H.

Take Care Pets

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced I love dogs/ cat of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming and I clean your house with my own supplies.

Care Member says "Marisela seems very kind, arrived on time, and walked my dog without issue. "

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Kathleen A.

Part Time Pet Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
As a lifelong pet lover and owner, I can definitely help you with your pet care needs! I can provide boarding services in my home , as well as pet sitting care, walking, feeding, playtime, etc., in your home also. Tell me what your pet care needs are, I look forward to hearing from you!

Celeste E. says "I cannot give a higher recommendation for pet care. Kittie helped my husband and I through a very hectic time during unexpected home renovations. She was...

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Katherine M.

Pet Sitter Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have been a cat sitter twice in the past and a dog sitter once. I am great with animals and have a dog of my own named Toby! I love animals and can play with them and even lightly groom them.
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Madeline S.

I Love All Animals

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
dog training
+ 1 more
I have been pet sitting regularly for the last 10 years. I've cared regularly for others' dogs, cats, chickens, and goats. And I have some recurring experience with ducks, sheep, horses, donkeys, yaks, cows, and turkeys. I have administered medications including shots, and have experience with many temperamental animals. Over...
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Theresa S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Pet sitting, housekeeping, and house sitting were my first jobs, and I have continued to do so on the side since! I'm an animal lover with a few pets of my own at home. I have experience with a wide variety of pets; -dogs -cats -rabbits -hamsters -reptiles -marine life *some experience with chickens and exotic animals...
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Margaret W.

Pet Lover:)

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$12/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog or cat sitting (or any animal) in your own home. I have lots of experience with animals and pets, especially cats! I hope to love and take care of your fur babies as if they were my own!
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Erin M.

Pet Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home, I have much experience with all types of pet care whether it be letting out your pets and feeding them a couple of times a day or staying over and giving them lots of cuddles. I can also give any necessary care such as baths and grooming upon request. I have experience with big and small...
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Keyondrah M.

**Experienced And Loving Pet Care Provider**

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Keyondrah, an experienced pet care provider based in Poughkeepsie, NY. With a background in childcare and newborn care, I bring a nurturing and attentive approach to pet care as well. I understand the importance of routine, safety, and lots of love for your furry family members. **Services I Offer:** - Dog walking - Pet...
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Sarah R.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
A huge animal lover at heart with my own pup at home! Grew up caring for dogs, not experienced with cats other than a few cat-sitting jobs here and there. Message me for me info!
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Rachel J.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been a pet sitter for three years, offering dog walking, home visits, and overnights. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, and birds, and love all animals!
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Rebekah C.

Wappingers Falls, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. My availability is pretty frequent so feel free to message me:)
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Sarah D.

Part-time Pet Caregiver

Wappingers Falls, NY

from
$16/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
+ 1 more
I am 27 years old and have lived with dogs, cats, fish, and small animals my whole life. I will provide pet sitting in your own home if needed. I know how to care for dogs, cats, small animals, fish, reptiles and even horses. I love all animals and will treat them as my own. I own and take care of a 12-year-old rag-doll cat, and...
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Meagan M B.

New Paltz, NY

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Meagan and I am an avid dog lover and owner. I am looking for dog sitting and walking jobs while I am home from college for Winter break. Feel free to reach out, thank you!
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Donna V.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hyde Park, NY

from
$5/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
I have 26 yrs. experience with my 3 dogs that I have owned. Prior to that I have cared for animals in their home and mine. I have volunteered at the local Animal Shelter. I have taken several classes on dog behavior. I absolutely love dogs. I am always at at a dog park on the weekends. I have been pet sitting in my home for 20...
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Brianna H.

Pleasant Valley, NY

from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting for years I used to work part time at a shelter I would clean up walk feed and give meds to the dogs and occasionally cats. I have my own dog and 2 cats at home I'm a very big animal lover I also love the outdoors so walks are my favorite.
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Radames V.

Pet Care Sitter/Walker

Wappingers Falls, NY

from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I grew up taking care of the many pets I had in my home including guinea pigs, ferrets, cats, dogs, fish, rabbits and reptiles. Ive also pet sat and provided care for many people over the past 6 years along with the care of my own. Animals are something I truly care for.
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Alexandra P.

Dog Walker/Sitter!

New Paltz, NY

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Allie, I'm 22 years old and I'm currently in my masters for speech language pathology through SUNY New Paltz. I'm looking for a part time job that is flexible with my internship this summer. I've been dog sitting/walking since I was 15 for all different types of dog breeds, sizes and active levels! I worked for a...
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Thuy B.

Pet Care Provider

Highland, NY

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home (dogs, cats, small pets if given instruction). Very comfortable around animals- I have two Wheaten terriers ages 10 and 12, and I have ridden and worked with horses for 10+ years.
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Linda N.

Highland, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello. I grew up bringing home kitty-cats, doggies, an iguana, and my dad takes credit for finding our precious tender-hearted German Shepherd who struggled with epilepsy, Peggy-Peggers. I am so grateful to the adults who though resisted our fur, scaly, or feathered babies coming into our lives at first, later, (usually),...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Poughkeepsie

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Poughkeepsie, NY will cost an average of $18.00 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 11 in home pet sitters in Poughkeepsie, NY, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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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