Explore background-checked pet care in Boston, MA and find loving care for your furry friend.

Top Pet Care Providers in Boston, MA
Julia E. says "Leif is a helpful, friendly, punctual dog sitter that has helped me on and off the past few years in Pomfret Vermont. Whenever I reach out for help he...
Allie S. says "Susannah really stepped up for me when another sitter had canceled last minute. She went above and beyond to make sure my cats were cared for, equally fed,...
Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."
Ariana A. says "Sarah took care of our rambunctious Bernedoodle for 2 nights while we attended a wedding. When we came home she was happy and the house was in perfect...
Liesl W. says "Amelia took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a week. My cats usually hide when someone new comes over, but they really gravitated...
Care Member says "Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion...
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282 pet care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.97/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0
Pet Care in Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 282 listed pet care
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The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.97 per hour as of December 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
There are 282 pet care providers in Boston, MA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Boston or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Boston, MA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Boston, MA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Boston, MA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Boston, MA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Boston, MA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Boston, MA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.