Find pet care in Swarthmore, PA that you’ll love

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

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Louie I.


Swarthmore, PA

$8-50/hr3 yrs exp

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...
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Claudia S.


Swarthmore, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

5+ Years Of Dog/Cat Care

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
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Chelsea W.


Swarthmore, PA

$37-118/hr10 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

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Emma B.


Swarthmore, PA

$8-18/hr5 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
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
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

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fur, Scales Or Skin... I'm All In!

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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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...

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Lauren K.


Havertown, PA

$25-50/hr11 yrs exp

Will Treat Your Pet As If They Were My Own

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"

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Sheena A.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Pet Sitter

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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Sheena is fantastic! She is super communicative, punctual, dependable, very easy to work with and presents as a truly kind and genuine person. I am so happy that I found Sheena and that she was able to doggy sit for me on such short notice and late into a Saturday...

Laura R.

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Jenice S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Animal Lover

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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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.

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Amanda S.


Prospect Park, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

PET SERVICES!!

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: Administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"friendly, flexible, willing to adapt schedules if needed. my dog waits at the door about half hour before she is due to arrive. Dogs are good judge of people, they know who treats them well. "

Lisa S.

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Ava L.


Media, PA

$8-13/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Energetic

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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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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Melissa T.


Media, PA

$12-30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Trustworthy, Reliable, Mature, Warm-Hearted!

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...

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Joyce S.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, grooming
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.

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Rustal J.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

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
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Cassandra K.


Prospect Park, PA

$15-17/hr2 yrs exp

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!
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Arianna H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

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 sitting, grooming, pet walking, 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.

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Elisha C.


Media, PA

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available

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: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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.

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Nicole C.


Bryn Mawr, PA

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Active Animal Accountability Buddy (Dog Walker)

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...

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Frances C.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitting And Dog Walking

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: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, pet walking & more
5.0
"Easily available on short notice and a holiday weekend. Friendly and dependable "

Ashley G.

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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.

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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!

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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.

Amanda S.

5.0

Amanda is amazing! I have two cats (one with special medical needs) and occasionally travel for business. My cats warmed up to her right away! She is accommodating, flexible, and truly loves animals. I would recommend Amanda's services to everyone! Thank you, Amanda! :)

- Vanessa T.

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