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Emily G.

Responsible, Communicative, Experienced, And Already In Love With Your Pets!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I have at least five years of paid experience. I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking, and Housesitting. Since I was a teen, I've cared for friends/family/neighbors' houses and pets. I have a strong sense of responsibility and have always been described as loyal and reliable. When it comes to animals, I have...

Dana H. says "When my girlfriend and I came back from vacation, it seemed like our male cat (who has terrible separation anxiety) didn't even notice we were gone! Emily...

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Cherelle D.

Part Time Pet Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
All through my life I have had many pets. From a fish to dogs and a parrot. I especially love dogs and treat them more than they are animals. Their personality amuses me to the fullest.
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Elizabeth H.

Full Time, Loving, Experienced Pet Sitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
daily feeding
grooming
pet sitting
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I am an animal lover, and always knew I wanted to take care of our non-human companions! As part of the family, our pets deserve love, patience, understanding, and even a homemade treat here and there! I am an experienced and professional pet sitter and I look forward to hearing from you.

Karen L. says "Elizabeth frequently watches my four cats and dog. She always does a great job and I trust her completely with all of my animals. As any pet owner, I worry...

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Elsa D.

Pet Lover With Tail Wagging Experience!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
I am an avid dog lover and have 15 years of experience with dogs. I will take care of your pup with love!

Eva G. says "Elsa is great! I hired her to take care of my two dogs while I am at work/in classes. She showed up right on time, was very friendly, and had great...

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Alexis B.

Pet Care Provider

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Alexis and I work in the Education sector. I come from a very dog-friendly family and everyone in my immediate and extended family has had dogs. Therefore, I am very familiar with their mannerisms, walking them, feeding them, etc. Growing up, I had rescues so not only am I well aware of some rescue animals...

Meghan G. says "Alexis was absolutely wonderful for pet care! She clearly loves animals and was so good with them. She offered to send pictures regularly if we wanted....

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Jacquelyn M.

It Is My Intention To Take As Good Of Care Of Your Pet As You Do (or Better).

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
4 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
grooming
boarding
pet sitting
Native to Philadelphia, I attended Penn Charter School (OPC '03) and received my BFA in Film & Television production from NYU Tisch School of Arts. I accept all pets that are both child-friendly and not-child friendly. Similarly, I accept pets who do get along with others, and those who, well, do not. Specifically cat-wise, I...

Tina C. says "Jacquelyn is a loving daughter, sister, aunt, friend and caregiver. After graduating NYU, she moved back to the Philadelphia area. Jacquelyn was the bet...

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Laura J.

Pet Care And House Sitting Available ASAP

Philadelphia, PA

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have a full-time job but the schedule is very flexible so it allows me to pet sit which I love to do since I currently don't have an animal (hoping to get a dog soon!). I am available in the morning, afternoon, and evening for walks and other tasks. I grew up with a golden retriever, rabbit, and guinea pig. I have experience...
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Nikesha C.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, My name is Nikesha. I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, taking out for a walking, or checking in daily to make sure your pet are being fed, cleaning litters, etc. I also can do overnight care at my home. I have a big backyard with fenced. I live in fox chase/ Rhawnhurst part of northeast Philadelphia. I am on...

Care Member says "She is a very responsible person, highly recommend "

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Sheena A.

Friendly Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
I love friendly animals and taking care of your animals will be my pleasure. I will make sure your animals are well fed and taken care of. I will also play with them or let them sit on my lap while I rub them and give them some treats. If you have cats and they are anything like my two cats then they will know when it's time to...

Eric A. says "Sheena did a great Job for us. We found ourselves in a big time crunch and took great care of our dog Amos while we were away. She was flexible with her...

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Cheryl S.

Pet Lover!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
daily feeding
grooming
pet sitting
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have always been an avid pet lover. I am very good with both dogs & cats, as I have one of each at home. I am not afraid of animals as some people tend to be, but I think they also do not realize that the animals can sense your fear of them & therefore it makes them uneasy. I get an immense happiness from being around pets, I...
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Frances C.

Pet Sitting And Dog Walking

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Fran. I am a professional pet sitter and dog walker. When my children were younger, we had a small pet sitting business in our Moorestown, NJ community. We were with some families for over 10 years! I can provide you with EXCELLENT references. I do more than simply take your dog around the block. I will play...

Ashley G. says "Easily available on short notice and a holiday weekend. Friendly and dependable "

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Jae L.

Nurturing Pet Lover

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I'm a lover of all animals. I have experience handling and caring for a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles. I enjoy volunteering when possible!

Care Member says "Great job with Lily! We will definitely be using her service in the near future. "

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Mason L.

A Friend To All Animals

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting and boarding. My two biggest concerns are safety and attention. I would take care of them as if they were my own. I grew up owning dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. My experience ranges in providing pet care for family, friends, neighbors, and clients. I am happy to give baths,...

Monica L. says "Mason is very responsible and he is definitely an animal lover. My dogs absolutely love him. His daily report is detailed and helpful, since I could keep...

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Baylee S.

Local Animal Lover!

Philadelphia, PA

4.8(1)
from
$9/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
boarding
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Baylee! I have been working as my own buissiness in dog walking and pet sitting for over 2 years now, with some of the same clients as well as new! I absolutely love my job!! I love each and every single one of them as my own! I can do private walks, or boarding, and I even take the dogs to the park together...

Miguel S. says "Baylee loves pets and takes very good care of our Daisy when we go away."

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Jenice S.

Fun Animal Lover

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I've had pets ever since childhood. I am absolutely an animal lover! I love learning new things about them. I've done 3 years volunteer work at the PSPCA and a semester of volunteer work at The University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital. I'm a dog walker too. I myself have owned a Jack Russell Terrier, 3 cats, fish, multiple...

Brittany D. says "Jenice takes care of my elderly/constantly sick guinea pigs whenever I go away. I am so happy I found her. She takes very good care of these problem...

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Dora S.

Love Animals, Cats and Dogs

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
I have 2 cats of my own and have held responsibility as house sitter and pet sitter. I am interested in Pet sitting cats only in the NW part of Philadelphia. I live in Germantown.

Georgia S. says "Dora is one of few people allowed in my home that I trust 100% with my pets, to treat them as I would and to make sure they are safe!"

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Gabrielle N.

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
For over 30 years, I have found joy in caring for animals of all kinds. I prioritize their comfort and happiness by ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I strictly adhere to feeding schedules and maintain a clean environment. I am observant of any signs of distress. In emergencies, I think quickly and have all...

Care Member says "Gabrielle was everything you would want in a sitter and more ! She sat for my kitty for two weeks.She sent me messages and pictures of my little boy and...

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Joyce S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
daily feeding
No commercial experience but I have owned and loved both cats and dogs all my life.

Chai A. says "Joyce has been super dependable, very punctual and very reliable I would hire her again. She is even taking the time to teach my dog a few new things and I...

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Jada C.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi my name is Jada I'm a high school graduate and I enjoy pets and have a lovable 1-year-old puppy of my own named King. Since I was 6 years old I've been in love with animals and my dream career was to be a veterinarian. I feel I would be a great fit for the position and I hope you would consider me.

Tahjze W. says "Jada is on time and very good at following instructions. My pet loves her very much !"

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Arianna H.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with: -Cats, ages 1wk+ -Dogs, ages 4wk+ -Fish -Turtles -Geckos I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with! The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...

Melissa P. says "I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know...

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  • 906 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.92/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 4.8

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Pet Care in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 906 listed pet care

Emily G.

When my girlfriend and I came back from vacation, it seemed like our male cat (who has terrible separation anxiety) didn't even notice we...

- Dana H.

Elizabeth H.

Elizabeth frequently watches my four cats and dog. She always does a great job and I trust her completely with all of my animals. As any pet...

- Karen L.

Elsa D.

Elsa is great! I hired her to take care of my two dogs while I am at work/in classes. She showed up right on time, was very friendly, and...

- Eva G.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Philadelphia, PA

Pet care in Philadelphia, PA includes a variety of services designed to help care for pets while owners are away or busy. Many pet owners compare provider profiles based on experience, availability, reviews, and the types of services offered to find the right fit for their pet. Exploring different pet care options can help you decide which service best fits your needs.

Pet care services in Philadelphia, PA can include pet sitting, dog walking, boarding, drop-in visits, and basic pet supervision. Some providers may also offer additional support such as feeding, administering medication, or extended overnight care depending on the pet’s needs. A complete guide to pet care can help families better understand the full range of available services.

The average rate for pet care providers in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com as of May, 2026 is $13.92 per hour. Costs can vary depending on the type of service, number of pets, frequency of care, and the provider’s experience.

Pet sitting and dog walking in Philadelphia, PA both provide support for pets, but they serve different needs. Pet sitting typically involves longer visits or overnight care, while dog walking focuses on shorter visits for exercise and bathroom breaks. Many pet owners choose based on their schedule and their pet’s daily routine.

Pet owners in Philadelphia, PA often hire pet care providers when they are traveling, working long hours, or need help maintaining their pet’s daily routine. Services can range from occasional visits to ongoing daily support depending on the pet’s needs.

Many pet care providers in Philadelphia, PA have experience caring for multiple pets at once. Providers often adjust their approach based on the number of animals, their temperaments, and specific care requirements to ensure each pet is properly cared for. Building a strong relationship using tips for a pet caregiver relationship can help ensure consistent and reliable care.

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