Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Log in

Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Smithfield, VA

Explore background-checked home pet sitting in Smithfield, VA and find loving care for your furry friend.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Hire Pet Sitters in Smithfield, VA

IllustrationSmallPetCare image
Maddison G.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Wendy O.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Mackenzie B.'s Photo

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.
See profile
Isabella T.'s Photo

Isabella T.

Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have three dogs of my own that I adore! I'm and experienced pet sitter of fours years.
See profile
Jasmin W.'s Photo

Jasmin W.

Loving Dog Sitter

Hampton, VA

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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.
See profile
Mary T.'s Photo

Mary T.

Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog walking services as well as in home pet sitting. I love and have cared for all types and sizes of pets (cats, dogs, bunnies, reptiles, fish) for over 35 years and I will care for you furry family members as if they were my own.
See profile
Janet H.'s Photo

Janet H.

I Care For Others

Newport News, VA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I'm an honest, reliable, and straightforward person who loves to help others. I successfully owned and operated a business for 18 years and got to take my 2 fur babies to work with me every day! I also cared for my elderly father for 12 years, but he has now passed. I've retired from my own company and am looking for one-time...
See profile
Taja E.'s Photo

Taja E.

Aspiring Social Worker Offering Loving Child & Pet Care

Newport News, VA

from
$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...
See profile
Clara W.'s Photo

Clara W.

Animal Loving Doll

Suffolk, VA

from
$13/hr
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have two dogs myself and love all animals! My dream job would be a conservation biologist and working with animals. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I am allergic to cats sadly. I can provide walks, feedings, light grooming etc.
See profile
Trinity E.'s Photo

Trinity E.

Hampton, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! My name is Trinity, I am a first year student at Hampton University. I am willing to do child care and household services. I am the youngest of three in my family, I don't have a lot of experience with being a babysitter. But I have grew up in the church and I have experience with watching kids and even the kids I grew...
See profile
Sofia L.'s Photo

Sofia L.

Pet Lover Looking For Summer Job!

Williamsburg, VA

from
$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...
See profile
Cheyenne T.'s Photo

Cheyenne T.

Part Time Pet Caregiver

Williamsburg, VA

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have 5 years of experience. I love working with dogs of all ages and sizes, I can also perform baths and light grooming
See profile
Johanna W.'s Photo

Johanna W.

Pet Sitter In Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi there! I love all kinds of animals as I've 3 of my own (cats and a dog) and I'd be happy to help you! I offer home visits, walkings, feeding help and overnight care. For the right match I also offer boarding at my house with a fenced yard with lots of room to play and run (the dog/cat has to be comfortable and friendly with...
See profile
Demetria H.'s Photo

Demetria H.

Full Time Pet Caregiver

Chesapeake, VA

from
$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.
See profile
Madison R.'s Photo

Madison R.

Weekend Dog-sitter Available

Williamsburg, VA

from
$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.
See profile
HM

Heather M.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a college student who does babysitting and pet sitting when I'm home on break. I grew up around cats, dogs, and horses. I also own a bearded dragon and have experience with birds, fish, and other exotic pets. Feel free to contact me!
See profile

Showing 1 - 16 of 16

  • 16 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 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 June 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.

Additional Home Pet Sitting Services