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Cherelle D.'s Photo

Cherelle D.

Part Time Pet Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Responsible, Communicative, Experienced, And Already In Love With Your Pets!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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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 sitting
boarding
dog training
pet walking
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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Friendly Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
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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Pet Lover!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 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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Pet Sitting And Dog Walking

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
+ 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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Reliable Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Pet Care Provider

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Philly Pet-Sitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am available to provide occasionally pet-sitting care. I am also available for house/pet-sitting if needed. I am currently in graduate school and am always looking for some side gigs! I have done overnight care as well as stops-in to feed/play/keep company etc. I grew up with dogs and am very comfortable with them. I have...

Care Member says "Sarah has been our afternoon babysitter and frequent pet-sitter for almost two years. Cannot say enough nice things about her! She’s kind, honest,...

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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 sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
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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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
Pet sitting
boarding
dog training
grooming
pet walking
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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Lily S.'s Photo

Animal-loving Grad Student In Old City

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I've lived with big dogs for the majority of my life and worked at a veterinarian's office for 2 years, so have experience working with and taking care of cats and dogs of all sizes. I have extensive experience taking care of senior cats and dog as well as cats and dogs with special needs. I'm currently a PhD candidate at a...

Bonnie B. says "Lily is an attentive and responsible dog-sitter with a background as a vet's office employee and an EMT. She as an all-around animal lover who is very...

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A Friend To All Animals

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
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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Local Animal Lover!

Philadelphia, PA

4.8(1)
from
$9/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
dog training
grooming
+ 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.'s Photo

Fun Animal Lover

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Loving And Energetic Animal Lover!!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
I am active 28-year-old who just transitioned out of active duty military and going back to school full time for horticulture starting in Jan. I am excited to walk and sit for some dogs during my time off. I have always been an animal lover. I mean how could you not love fluff balls?!?! I have over 15 years of personal...

Erika R. says "Tasha was super watching my child. I also have a high energy dog, who she also took great care of and was always patient! Very reliable, communicative and...

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Gabrielle N.'s Photo

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hello my name is Gabrielle. I have over 45 years experience working with animals. I have had dogs, cats, all my life and have actually taken care of others pets. I also worked with pet stores in the area regarding the feeding, walking and loving them .. animals are my life , I am also a PETA advocate. believe me all your animals...

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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Olivia S.'s Photo

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I love all animals and I can't wait to be your pet sitter! I have years of experience with walking and caring for both small and large dogs. I also have experience with cats and fish. Pets are family in my eyes, so I understand the need for someone responsible and reliable to care for them. I'm that person!

Katlyn S. says "Olivia is very good with children and is very patient. She's on time and is very flexible."

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Cindy W.'s Photo

Dependable And Trustworthy; Loving And Experienced Cat-Sitter/Loves Dogs Too!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Administration of medicine
Hello! I am an animal lover and proud owner, so your pet(s) will be in good hands! Currently, I have one amazing dog and one awesome cat :) I have lots of experience with caring for cats (and fish) while owners are away on vacation: I go to their home to feed, freshen water, clean/freshen/dispose of litter, play, brush, and of...

Emily D. says "I was glad to have found Cindy in 2017 when I was going on vacation and wanted someone to check in, feed, and make sure all was well with my elder cat....

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Judy C.'s Photo

Dog/Cat Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I've been caring for my dog for 10 years now and also help out with my friends' dogs/cats. I get great reviews from them and would love to expand and help/care for others as well

Lee N. says "Judy was great! She sent me pictures during walks, which was super nice of her. She even mopped up any accidents if our puppers missed the potty mat. She...

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  • 903 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.07/hr as of November 2025

  • 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 95 reviews of the 903 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.

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.

Sheena A.

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...

- Eric A.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Philadelphia, PA

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.07 per hour as of November 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 903 pet care providers in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, 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 Philadelphia, PA, 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.

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