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Home pet sitting in Smithfield, VA
I have a 70lb golden retriever/St. Bernard mix of my own. I am willing to provide dog sitting in your home or my own. I love dogs of all sizes. I am willing to take your dog on walks/visit dog parks/ trails!
Lauren can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I have 2 dogs and two cats. I love my fur babies. I am happy to open my home to help watch your fur babies!
Cassidy can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
I am a huge pet lover. I am a single mom looking for ways to help others while making additional money. I have a pretty flexible schedule. I am unable to sit dogs in my home.
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha and I am home from college looking for pet care opportunities. I have pet sit for over 5 years and I am comfortable with all animal breeds. I have also volunteered over 20 hours at the my colleges local SPCA where I deal with all types of animals focusing on dog walking and cat play. In my current pet...
Samantha can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"The interview process went amazingly well! She came organized and prepared and ready to meet our family's needs.
She did a great job caring for my dog while I was out of town.
She communicated with me to let me know how my dog was doing and that she was taken...
Nakanisha S.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had years of experience sitting for cats and dogs. I have raised orphan kittens and worked for a veterinarian for 3 years. I can also administer medications, for example, oral/injection. I have two cats of my own. I can take care of large dogs if they have a back yard to run around in. I am not able to walk large dogs but...
Donna can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Donna is an excellent care giver. She is sincerely concerned about the well being of the pets. She spends time with them when she comes by to feed them, which is something that my pets desire a lot. She makes sure that they get the loving and human interaction...
Tina S.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mack I have been dog/cat sitting for a year now. I have 2 dogs myself at home as well as a fish.
5.0
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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Angela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Wendy is amazing and my pups love her! she comes over on days I can't come home and plays, feeds and sits with them for a few hours. I can tell she really cares about them and they get so excited to see her. I feel so much better knowing someone who cares is with...
Shelby S.
5.0
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have provided in-home and boarding services for local families. I've worked as a kennel assistant, veterinary assistant, and animal services officer.
I have extensive experience with all types of animal husbandry. I would love the opportunity to care for your fur babies! My services can include but are not limited to: Pet...
Sarah can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sarah was absolutely wonderful when she pet sat for my three Shih Tzus and one American Staffordshire Terrier. She was punctual and great with communicating with me. My dogs were very relaxed and comfortable being with her. I felt very comfortable leaving them...
Joanne V.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Marie from Yorktown. I believe animals are people too! There has NEVER been a time in my life when I didn't share my life and home with dogs and cats (and a variety of other critters). Sorry, NO snakes or spiders please! When I sit for your babies, I care for them the way I want someone to care for my own babies.
I...
C Marie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Tamra S.
Yorktown, VA
$11-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
We are a family of four. We have always had pets and have helped care for friends pets as they've traveled.
My 19-year-old daughter is home from college and so we normally have someone at the house most of the day.
We absolutely love animals and treat them as family.
Willing to board and pet sit/ let pets out at their home.
Tamra can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had pets. Currently, I have 1 rescue cat, Rainman, who was rescued at the age of 4 weeks with a broken hip. I have frequently been referenced to as the "Cat Whisperer". I moved to Williamsburg from Maryland and prior to my move found a beautiful home for my foster dog, Rosey. She was 20 pounds overweight, heart...
Maureen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Ashley R.
Portsmouth, VA
$10-20/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have owned dogs my whole life. No matter the breed or size, I love dogs!
Ashley can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I have been around animals all my life. I use to dog sit for my neighbors pets. She had 3 cats and a dog. I have to admit, the cats were pretty sneaky, but lovable as ever. I've taken a tech course for vet assistant and received my certificate in animal care and handling. I have 3 dogs of my own at home; a Pitt and a golden...
Tiara can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
I first started professionally pet sitting at the age of 19. I have done overnight stays in people's homes and have been responsible of the care of up to 8 animals before (including 3 animals of special needs in that bunch!)
If I am doing overnight care (whether in my home or yours) I prefer for a detailed letter to be provided...
Flora can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Hello! My name is Raelynn. I have been around dogs and cats my entire life. I was a sitter a few years ago when I lived in Michigan. I have a beautiful goldendoodle names Willow who is my everything. I would prefer to dog/cat sit your home and if its an over night situation, I would prefer to be able to bring my dog along. Any...
Raelynn can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello. I am a very reliable pet sitter, I love working with pets and being outdoors with them! I love to take pets out and make them feel just as safe and special as they do with their human is home!
Emily-ann can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Caroline C.
Williamsburg, VA
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi!! I can provide pet sitting in your home! I've been a pet-sitter for the past three years and have cared for pets for up to two weeks at a time. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all!! :)
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, boarding, pet walking
Mary K.
Suffolk, VA
$12/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Engineer, Pet Lover And Substitute Teacher. Love Kids And Pets
I have 10 years of experience with dogs and cats. I can help within home pet sitting, transportation and walking. I also have experience with giving medication to cats and dogs.
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I have experience sitting for and walking small to large dogs, including my Mastiff mix Moose! I'm able to pet sit in your home, perform pop-in visits, and take your pets for walks.
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Smithfield, VA
Samantha B.
5.0
The interview process went amazingly well! She came organized and prepared and ready to meet our family's needs.
She did a great job caring for my dog while I was out of town.
She communicated with me to let me know how my dog was doing and that she was taken care of. Usually my dog gets...
- Nakanisha S.
Donna J.
5.0
Donna is an excellent care giver. She is sincerely concerned about the well being of the pets. She spends time with them when she comes by to feed them, which is something that my pets desire a lot. She makes sure that they get the loving and human interaction that they need. I have one cat who...
- Tina S.
Wendy O.
5.0
Wendy is amazing and my pups love her! she comes over on days I can't come home and plays, feeds and sits with them for a few hours. I can tell she really cares about them and they get so excited to see her. I feel so much better knowing someone who cares is with them so they are not alone all day...
- Shelby S.
Sarah R.
5.0
I highly recommend Sarah! She always kept me updated daily and my Cat loved her. Will use again in future
- Robin F.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Smithfield
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Smithfield, VA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Smithfield, VA will cost an average of $13.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Smithfield, VA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA, 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 Smithfield, VA?
In home pet sitters in Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Smithfield, VA, 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 Smithfield, VA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Smithfield, VA. 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.