Newport News, VA 23602
from $13 per hour
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Experience: 7 yrs
Passionate and reliable pet sitter with 7 years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals in their own homes. Dedicated to providing safe, loving, and stress-free care through regular walks, playtime, feeding, litter/cleanup, and plenty of attention while owners are away. Comfortable following detailed care instructions, administering basic medications, and sending photo/text updates so you can relax knowing your pets are happy and well cared for. Known for being punctual, communicative, and treating every fur baby like family.
Makayla is a first-rate caregiver for pets in every way possible. She and her awesome son, AJ, have cared for my 4-year-old dog, Chloe, and two guinea pigs, Brownie and Oreo, on several occasions for eight months. Makayla and AJ both have such positive, upbeat attitudes. Makayla is always (and, I mean, always) available to take care of pets. She's extremely attentive to the needs of my pets, feeds them exactly what I've told her to feed them at the exact times they're supposed to be fed, sends me pictures and videos of my pets while I'm away, takes my dog for walks and spends quality time with my animals that they clearly enjoy. AJ is a great kid who's very helpful and has formed real bonds with Chloe, Brownie and Oreo. I can't speak highly enough of the kind of service Makayla provides, and she charges a very fair price. She's a 1,000/10 recommendation. I came to care.com not knowing what to expect and really just blindly searching for someone to help when I'm out of town for work or traveling with my kids. To say I got lucky to find Makayla would be an understatement. If you live in Newport News or surrounding areas, don't search any further. You've found your pet caregiver.
12/26/2025
Pets
Birds
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Mammals
Services offered
Pet sitting
Pet transportation
Pet walking
Rates
Recurring jobs
$13-20/hr
Sitting
$41/night
Boarding
$37/night
Doggy day care
$37/day
30-minute dog walk
$17/walk
60-minute dog walk
$26/walk
Can help with
Makayla hasn't provided this information.
Education
Bryant And Stratton College
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
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Additional details
Non-smoker
9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
8:45 AM–2:00 PM
8:45 AM–2:00 PM
9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 5:15 PM–11:00 PM
8:00 AM–10:00 PM
8:00 AM–10:00 PM
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