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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
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 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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Vernae R.

Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Ansley J.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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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
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Shannon E.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
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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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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Steven S.

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi! I'm a lifelong animal person with deep experience caring for dogs and cats and more recent experience with horses. I've raised and loved three dogs and four cats of my own, and provided each with gentle, intentional, active, and compassionate care, including end-of-life care. I've been the trusted uncle Steve and go-to...
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Hannah M.

Washington, DC

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Faith G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am an absolute animal lover and have grown up with pets, so I am very comfortable taking care of them. I provide pet sitting in your own home as well as part-time jobs to walk/play with pets.
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Lauren R.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Elizabeth A.

Washington, DC

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I am a sophomore at George Washington University and I will be home for the summer (May-August) and I would love to help some pet parents out! I grew up with all kinds of animals in the house (dogs, cats, fish, snakes!) and I currently have a Bernese mountain dog named Zoey. I have been helping out friends and neighbors...
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Sophie M.

Washington, DC

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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 sitting
pet walking
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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Sarah M.

Animal Loving Grad Student

Washington, DC

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
Growing up in a home with many pets, I learned that pets can be such wonderful and special members of a family. Currently, I have a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd who would love to be invited along on pet sitting jobs with other sociable pups! Some of my experience includes: dog walking, overnight pet sitting/ boarding,...
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Shira C.

Pet Care Provider

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals! I grew up with a golden retriever in a very pet friendly home. I've been a sitter for dogs and cats since the age of 8.
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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Annaliesa D.

I Love Sny Opportuniry To Spend Time With Furry Friends!

Washington, DC

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been dog sitting and walking for about 5 years, there is nothing I love more than it! I have watched, in the families home, up to 4 animals at once and for up to 3 weeks, I am happy to help our your furry animals and your family in any way!
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Vera E.

Babysitter/Pet sitter

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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 sitting
pet walking
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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  • 61 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.61/hr as of November 2025

  • 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 61 listed home pet sitting

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

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.

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Washington

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Washington, DC will cost an average of $18.61 per hour as of November 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 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 61 in home pet sitters in Washington, DC, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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.

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.

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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