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60 pet care are listed in Swarthmore, PA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 5 years
Pet care in Swarthmore, PA
Louie I.
Swarthmore, PA
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Louie , I moved to Swarthmore from Colorado to live with my girlfriend. We have two cats. Back home in CO I have three dogs: two labs and a mix! I am certainly an animal lover and I am looking to spread my love and offer help along the way.
I have had pets most of my life from dogs, to chickens and lizards. I am...
My name is Claudia! I am a senior studying Psychology at Wilmington University. I am pursuing a Masters this fall in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have had pets my whole life! I currently have two cats, 3 years and 1-year-old.
In 2019 I started dog walking , a dog walker platform. I have completed over 50 services ,...
Claudia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Chelsea W.
Swarthmore, PA
$37-118/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been pet sitting for 10 years, and . There is nothing more important or relieving than knowing that your pet is safe, getting well taken care of, getting lots of love, and having a great time while you are away.
Chelsea can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Emma B.
Swarthmore, PA
$8-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a driven, compassionate, and positive individual equipped with strong time management, communication, and animal handling skills.
From the time I could talk, I would prepare speeches, complete with persuasive arguments, all aimed at convincing my parents to welcome a furry friend into our home. The longing for a dog was...
Emma can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Lexi B.
Swarthmore, PA
$16-25/hr
Hi! My name is Lexi, and I live in Somerville, MA. I have a current full time job as a research assistant at Boston Medical Center Psychiatry department and I also nanny on the week days. So I am available week nights as well as most weekends (which I'd prefer)! I have grown up with 3 dogs in my house as well as a cat, and I...
Lexi can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Celeste S.
Swarthmore, PA
$8-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been watching various ages of children since I was 13. I currently work as a Childcare Supervisor at a local YMCA and care for children as young as 6 months and as old as 5 years. I also teach a nature class to toddlers at Swarthmore College.
Celeste can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Long time animal lover of all types - big to small - donning fur, feathers, quills, gills & more! Growing up in rural NEPA, I was exposed to a lot of animals and really have a keen interest to learn as much as possible about them all! I'm involved in many animal-specific groups for proper care standards and can even help consult...
Katelynn can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training, boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Katelynn is highly-dependable and very serious about safety. She asked lots of detailed questions to ensure that she completely understood the ins-and-outs of my bulldog. I appreciated that she offered supervised extra playtime/socialization with her own dog. I was...
Alex J.
5.0
(3)
I started petsitting & working with animals about 12 yrs ago after losing my own dog to illness. Realizing how beneficial it's been to work with animals mentally is what makes me continue.
I have experience with dogs of all ages, sizes & temperaments. I also have experience with cats & some exotic animals - lizards, birds &...
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"I will always recommend her to watch our cat and I love that she sends us pictures throughout the time she has him"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Sheena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"Sheena was amazing - such a big help in taking care of our cat while we were away for the holidays. When we got back she showed us pictures from her visits with the cat and kept us posted while we were away as well."
Hanne B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jenice can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Jenice came over to meet our cats in the early stages of a nor'easter, but still arrived perfectly on time and was very professional and calm. Our cats were comfortable with her immediately. She sent us photo updates and was very attentive to their somewhat...
Tess H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had animals my whole life as well and sitting for people. I'm good with all sizes and would love to learn about animals I have yet to care for.
Ava can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Ava is truly a kind and caring person! She is very reliable and responsible and we would love to have her help with our pets (1 dog, and 3 cats) every time!"
Lisa M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Friends :) ! My name is Amanda and I have a full time job at Children's Hospital as a Systems Analyst. I work from home and I am getting back into dog walking/sitting to get out. I have several years experience. My mom owns a dog grooming salon in Ridley Park (Puppy Kutz) and my aunt owns one in Norwoood (Poochies Dog...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine
5.0
"Amanda is very reliable and flexible should anything change. She seems to have a genuine love for pets and is very good with our dog. I definitely notice he is a lot less energetic on the days Amanda is with him, which shows she's giving him the care and...
Ann S.
Melissa T.
Media, PA
$12-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Experienced, Trustworthy, Reliable, Mature, Warm-Hearted!
5.0
(1)
Over 15+ years of professional experience in pet/house sitting and dog walking! Taking care of your pet(s) and home will be a privilege and absolute joy, not a chore. It allows me to exercise my deep love of animals and caring for them. As an experienced homeowner, landlord, and previous pet owner for many years; I understand...
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"If I could give a thousand stars to rate Melissa, I would. We have hired her several times. She is our #1 and only go-to sitter and we won't use anyone else but her -- we even plan our trips around her availability to make sure we can get her. She is very kind and...
Care member
Joyce S.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
No commercial experience but I have owned and loved both cats and dogs all my life.
Joyce can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"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 appreciate that. "
Chai A.
5.0
(1)
I am a dog lover I sometimes rescue dogs and give them the medication they need and find them a forever home . I really loved dogs since I was young I really wishing for it since then until the time come I rescued 2 dogs and adopted them and treat as my children. this is really my passion . My availability is from Mondays to...
Rustal can also help with: Pet walking
Cassandra K.
Prospect Park, PA
$15-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 rottweilers named Lilly and Roxy and a cat named Gizmo. I grew up around animals my whole life, and I absolutely adore all animals especially my own. I have a lot of free time for anyone who needs a pet sitter. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Arianna H.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with:
-Cats, age 1wk+
-Dogs, age 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...
Arianna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding
5.0
"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 the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much...
Melissa P.
4.0
(1)
I am a big animal lover. My entire life, I have always had some kind of pet. I have had dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rats, reptiles, fish, and everything. Not only have I had pets but whenever I would visit my aunt, it was like going to a farm. She had everything from goats to bunnies. I also have worked at a pet store for 4 years....
Elisha can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
4.0
"If our schedules had lined up just a bit better I would have hired Elisha. My girls really liked her and I felt very comfortable trusting her to care for them."
Kathryn J.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a doggo and kitty mama, dog walker, pet sitter, and, of course, an animal lover! I have had cats and dogs my entire life, and began volunteering at a shelter at 13. I am also Red Cross certified in Cat and Dog First Aid. Obesity in pets is unfortunately all too common, but thankfully it's easily preventable and...
Nicole can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I had two elderly dogs, one who had seizures. She comforted him and took him to the vet after he had a seizure in her care. It was an upsetting situation but was handled well. I’m happy she was there for him and us. Both of my dogs also required medication (and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Frances can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
"Fran is not just a hired person, she became a part of the family. She was incredibly loving and caring for our 16 year old Dalmatian and displayed unbelievable patience with our now 6 month old puppy.
Best suggestions- hire Fran, she is AMAZING and has become...
Nancy T.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Swarthmore, PA
Katelynn G.
5.0
Katelynn truly does a wonderful job!!! She is kind, reliable and professional. She went above and beyond for my pets. You can see she does such an amazing job because she genuinely loves animals, and wants them to have the best care. I would 100% recommend hiring her.
- Care member
Lauren K.
5.0
You can count on Lauren take special care of your furry family! Lauren's veterinary experience means she is familiar with how to deal with different animal personalities and she knows when something is off. Our dogs love the treats she makes too!
- Care member
Sheena A.
5.0
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 time and pick up on a couple of shifts last minute because life happens.
Thank you Sheena
- Eric A.
Jenice S.
5.0
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 pigs- they are always happy and healthy when I return. Jenice texts me with updates and is very responsive. I look forward working with her again!
- Brittany D.
Ava L.
5.0
Ava is truly a kind and caring person! She is very reliable and responsible and we would love to have her help with our pets (1 dog, and 3 cats) every time!
- Lisa M.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Swarthmore, PA
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Swarthmore, PA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.50 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Swarthmore, PA?
There are 6 pet care providers in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore 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.
What types of pet care services can I find in Swarthmore, PA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, 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.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Swarthmore, PA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, 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.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Swarthmore, PA?
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 Swarthmore, 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.
What pet care services are available near me in Swarthmore, PA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Swarthmore, 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.