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Shannon E.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Pet transportation

pet sitting

I am very experienced with many different types of pets, but dogs are my specialty! I had an assortment of pets my entire life including dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians and rodents. Currently, I have two dogs that love other dogs as well. I am more than willing to pet sit in your home, or take dogs in my own home. I look...

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Beverly H.

Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover

Washington, DC

5.0(0)

from: $18/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Pet sitting

administration of medicine

pet walking

I grew up with cats and dogs in my family, and have been avid animal lover from a young age. During college I pet/house sat for my advisor and his two dogs and friendly cat. I currently live in a home with two cats, whom I adore. Happy to provide references upon request!

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Emma P.

Overnights, Walks, And Weekends!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

6 years experience

Young professional living in Columbia Heights looking for pet sitting gigs. Grew up with dogs and cats! Love all animals and can handle tough pets. I am willing to do overnights in your home! I have watched various pets across the city. I have a great and consistent track record - check out my reviews! :) My skills include...

Care Member says "Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first time being...

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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)

from: $18/hr

Pet walking

pet sitting

I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!

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Vernae R.

Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Washington, DC

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

Pet walking

pet sitting

Hello! I am social worker in the DMV and am looking to offer pet care around my work schedule. Unfortunately, I do not have the space for a pet of my own right now but would love to support your family care for your pets. Most of my pet care experience comes from caring for pets in the homes of chidden I sit for (check out my...

Ashley M. says "Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the...

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Veronica C.

Cat Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)

from: $49/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Boarding

pet sitting

pet transportation

administration of medicine

daily feeding

+ 1 more

Salutations! I'm a retired nurse & empty nester(!). I work from home remotely and have about 5-15 hours a week to spare. I prefer helping out occasionally - think vacations, daily sitting etc. I don't have the availability for full time continuous daily assistance. Although, my hours posted give a wider window, my availability...

Care Member says "I’m so glad Veronica was there to help me for the family party. She was so warm and attentive and became part of the family. Everyone loved her.i live...

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Payton L.

Pet Sitting

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

6 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have experience with numerous breeds of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Personally I own a dog and a rabbit. I can feed the pets, take them for walks, make them feel loved, and can help out with grooming. I love animals and cannot wait to meet your pets!!

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Hannah M.

Washington, DC

from: $10/hr

1 year experience

Pet sitting

administration of medicine

My partner and I provide bird sitting in your own home. We are animal lovers who grew up with a plethora of pets, including dogs, rabbits, birds, chinchillas, fish, rats, Madagascan hissing cockroaches (don't ask), and more. We currently have 8 fish, a Blue Fronted Amazon parrot - Nemo, and a pit mix - Luna. Together, we have a...

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Lauren R.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

10 years experience

Pet sitting

pet transportation

administration of medicine

pet walking

I provide pet sitting services in your own home. I am currently a cat mommy to 2 cats. I'm an experienced pet sitter with 10+ years of experience and former Humane Society foster parent. I can also administer medications.

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Rachel M.

Washington, DC

from: $10/hr

1 year experience

Pet sitting

pet transportation

administration of medicine

pet walking

I can provide dog sitting in your home or wherever the service is needed. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and would be delighted to care for your pet. I have a lot of informal experience with animal care and can perform baths and light grooming as well.

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Sophie M.

Washington, DC

from: $17/hr

4 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

Hi! My name is Sophie, and I am currently a Junior at American University, home in the Bay Area for the summer. I'd love to help out with your furry family members! With a flexible schedule, I can easily accommodate a wide range of pet care needs, from daily walks to overnight stays. I truly love being outside and discovering...

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Lydia N.

Pet Care Provider Available

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

2 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

I've had animals all my life, including cats, dogs, and fish. I currently have a 3-year-old German Shepard at home and was very involved in her training as a puppy, so I'm familiar with various animal-interaction methods. I am available for walking animals or animal-sitting in case of a vacation, etc.

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Larissa J.

Experienced And Reliable Pet Sitter Ready To Help Make Your Life Easier

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

1 year experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

pet transportation

I am an experienced pet and house sitter located in Arlington, VA. I am very reliable and look forward to taking care of your pets and home. I recently resigned from my corporate job where I worked for 12 years.

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Vera E.

Babysitter/Pet sitter

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

7 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

Hello! My name is Vera, I am 23, and I graduated spring '23 with my Bachelor's in Education and Sociology. This past year after graduating, I have been in Greece doing a teaching fellowship! I was an English kindergarten teacher, and I will be returning to Athens in the fall! However, I am home in the states for summer 2024...

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Maura W.

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

1 year experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

pet transportation

I am an experienced pet caregiver! For over a year, walked a precious pup during the day and also provided care in a situation where the owners could not get home in time or went away. I am a huge animal person!! Since I was young, I have always had at least two dogs, however I now have two kittens of my own. Being that my...

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Ann S.

Friendly And Reliable Dog Walker, Dog Sitter And House Sitter

Washington, DC

from: $10/hr

3 years experience

Daily feeding

pet walking

boarding

pet sitting

I have been pet sitting for about 3 years, mostly for co-workers and friends while they are out of town. However, since moving to DC I have been expanding! For the past few weeks I have been house sitting and pet sitting for a family while they are out of town; taking care of their adorable Lab (walking 3 times a day), feeding,...

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Savannah W.

Experienced Dog Caretaker

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

5 years experience

Pet sitting

dog training

administration of medicine

pet walking

pet transportation

I provide dog sitting, or care-taking for other small animals, in your own home! I primarily have experience with dogs, as I grew up with Rottweilers as our family pets! I personally own a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd as well, and love working with dogs of all sizes. I also have experience with small birds, hamsters, guinea...

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Kenzie P.

Experienced Pet Sitter Looking To Expand :)

Washington, DC

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Pet sitting

pet transportation

administration of medicine

pet walking

Hello! I am a 24-year-old clinical specialist who works in neurosurgery with robotics! I am looking to pet sit the days and weekends I am home for work. I have worked on farms, dog boarding facilities all throughout high school and college, and I have had 5 horses, 4 dogs, and 5 cats in my life. I am the biggest animal lover and...

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Victoria D.

Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

from: $20/hr

1 year experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

pet transportation

I absolutely love animals, and have two of my own dogs at home. I've had about a year of on-and-off pet sitting, mostly for dogs in Orange County. This has ranged from feeding the little guys, to babysitting large German Shepherds. I'm comfortable with dogs of all types and personalities, and hope I can help out with your furry...

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Deborah C.

Washington, DC

from: $18/hr

3 years experience

Pet walking

pet sitting

dog training

I would love to provide pet sitting services for you! I have four pets of my own and have always had at least two my whole life. I can get transportation to and from your home and my hours are very flexible! Can provide references upon request.

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65 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.75/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Home Pet Sitting in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 65 listed home pet sitting

Emma P.

Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first...

- Care member

Vernae R.

Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep...

- Ashley M.

Veronica C.

I’m so glad Veronica was there to help me for the family party. She was so warm and attentive and became part of the family. Everyone loved...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Washington

In 2026, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Washington, DC?

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Washington, DC will cost an average of $18.75 per hour as of January 2026. 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 Washington, DC?

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Washington, DC 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 65 in home pet sitters in Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC?

In home pet sitters in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC?

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC?

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Washington, DC. 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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Hire Pet Sitters in Washington, DC

Shannon E.

Beverly H.

Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover

Emma P.

Overnights, Walks, And Weekends!

Ansley J.

Vernae R.

Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Veronica C.

Cat Sitter

Payton L.

Pet Sitting

Hannah M.

Lauren R.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Rachel M.

Sophie M.

Lydia N.

Pet Care Provider Available

Larissa J.

Experienced And Reliable Pet Sitter Ready To Help Make Your Life Easier

Vera E.

Babysitter/Pet sitter

Maura W.

Ann S.

Friendly And Reliable Dog Walker, Dog Sitter And House Sitter

Savannah W.

Experienced Dog Caretaker

Kenzie P.

Experienced Pet Sitter Looking To Expand :)

Victoria D.

Pet Sitter

Deborah C.

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Emma P.

Vernae R.

Veronica C.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Washington

In 2026, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Washington, DC?

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What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Washington, DC?

How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Washington, DC?

Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Washington, DC?

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