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Maddison G.

Expert Care For Every Pet

Smithfield, VA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a dedicated and compassionate pet sitter with a deep love for animals and a commitment to providing the best care for your furry friends. With years of experience, I specialize in pet sitting, dog walking, and offering a stress-free, safe environment for pets while their owners are away. Whether it's daily care, overnight...
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Mackenzie B.

Hi My Name Is Mack I Have Been Dog/ Cat Sitting For A Year Now.

Suffolk, VA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
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.
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Wendy O.

Care For The Furbabies

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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...

Shelby S. says "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...

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Lynn C.

Suffolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
I have been a pet sitter for many years, serving dogs, cats, rabbits, all rodents, fish, birds, horses, farm animals, and other pets. I currently have 1 cat, and will LOVE your fur 'babies' as I do my own!! :) I am not really able to keep animals in my home, as my cat Louie does not do well with that.!! My schedule is flexible,...

Melissa D. says "Lynn came over and watched my cats for a week while I was out of town, and it was the first time leaving them since I adopted them a few months earlier....

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Demetria H.

Full Time Pet Caregiver

Chesapeake, VA

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$13/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs all sizes and ages. I have been volunteering at the local shelters for 4 years now. Our pets are some if the most innocent species, they deserve to be loved and cared for properly.
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Messiah T.

Pet Sitter, Dog Walker, Baby Sitter, Child Companion

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Greetings! Im Messiah, I'm CPR and First Aid certified for both infants and animals. I've worked with infants to school-age children, including children with special routines and dietary needs. I love engaging with kids and I tailor activities to their interests and age. Growing up with pets and volunteering at local shelters,...
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Taja E.

Aspiring Social Worker Offering Loving Child & Pet Care

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Taja, a 20-year-old college junior studying Social Work. I'm currently looking to gain more hands-on experience by offering babysitting and pet sitting services. While I don't have professional paid experience yet, I've spent plenty of time caring for younger siblings, family friends' children, and pets, and I genuinely...
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Jasmin W.

Loving Dog Sitter

Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
I am providing dog sitting from my home. I have raised two dogs from puppies to adults and I currently own a Mini poodle puppy named Kirby. He is a very loving and playful dog who would make great company for your furry friend. I also have some experience in administering medication and puppy training.
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Solstice W.

Premium Pet Sitter

Newport News, VA

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
I have over 5+ years fostering animals, mainly dogs. I have three dogs and two cats at home and am confident that I can care for your pets.
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Anna H.

Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I have 2 dogs and 2 cats at home and have been a cat sitter for friends and neighbors since 2021. I love cats and am with basic pet care, managing special dietary needs, and giving medication.
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Tabitha F.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Williamsburg, VA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide any kind of animal sitting in your home. I am experienced and have watched animals for family and friends many times before. I love all kinds of animals and have 3 dogs, 3 cats a bird, and a lizard of my own. I can feed them, walk them, give them baths, play with them and of course love on them! I would love to watch...
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Jennifer C.

Dog Lover

Williamsburg, VA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
I'm 32-year-old case worker. My entire career is centered around caring for others. Let me do the same for your pets! I am detail oriented, willing to go the extra mile, flexible, and I'll have just as much fun as the dogs! Let me take care of your four legged family members to give you peace of mind and responsible, experienced...
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Kavita A.

Parti-time Pet Sitter

Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog owner - my family owned a dog for 12 years. I am comfortable walking & feeding dogs as well as playing with them.
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Jocelyn C.

Hampton, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I provide animal sitting in your own home or in my home. I have a 3-year-old chocolate lab, kitten, and a hamster. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I grew up with German Shepherds. I help a animal sit for a family that has a dog and 2 cats. I have also fostered a dog and Guinea pigs from Griffin Pond.
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Cassandra W.

Yorktown, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an experienced and reliable pet sitter with a genuine love for animals and a strong background in caring for dogs, cats, and small pets. Over the years, I've provided attentive in-home care, including feeding, walking, playtime, administering medication, and giving plenty of affection. I understand how important it is for...
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Madison R.

Weekend Dog-sitter Available

Williamsburg, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have provided dog-sitting services for up to three dogs at a time. I can do feedings, walks, and playtime. I love interacting and caring for dogs of all sizes and ages, and will do so in the comfort of your own home.
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Cassidy Q.

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been pet sitting and house sitting for several years, and I love giving pets the same care and attention they'd get from their own family. I'm comfortable with dogs and cats of all sizes and personalities, and I always make sure they're well-fed, walked, played with, and loved while their owners are away. I treat every home...
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Sofia L.

Pet Lover Looking For Summer Job!

Williamsburg, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Sofia, and I am 18 years old. I am looking for any jobs pertaining to animal care for this summer. I was a volunteer at the Humane Society for around a year and a half and I've also dog sat on more than one occasion. I have a 2-year-old collie at home, and have also had pet fish. I absolutely love animals...
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Meilani J.

Chesapeake, VA

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Meilani - Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Serving Chesapeake & Virginia Beach I am a self-employed dog walker and pet sitter with over 5 years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds and temperaments. I have a deep love of animals; I brings patience, compassion, and reliability to every visit -- treating each dog as if they were my...
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Lauren A.

Suffolk, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Lauren your friendly and reliable dog sitter in Suffolk Virginia. With over 5 years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds and sizes, I offer personalized services including daily walks, occasional overnight stays, and medication administration. I understand the importance of finding a trustworthy caregiver...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Smithfield

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Smithfield, VA will cost an average of $20.00 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 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 1 in home pet sitters in Smithfield, VA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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.

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.

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.

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