Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in Takoma Park, MD
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60 pet care are listed in Takoma Park, MD
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Takoma Park, MD
Ashley R.
Silver Spring, MD
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love pets! I have a year of professional experience with pets and cats! I also know how to administer insulin and give pets pills. I'm also good with external use ointments! I'm good with food preparation, specific and scaled amounts. I love playing with them and having a good moment with them. I'm very patient too with dogs...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"A little update on my experience with Ashley. We live far away from her and it was confusing for her to get here, even though she was new in this area she managed to learned her way to our house everyday and she's always on time or comes even before her starting...
Ismael A.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been pet sitting for neighbors, friends, and family friends for many years, since I was at least age 10. I am most comfortable with cats and dogs and the occasional fish or bird. I have worked with all kinds of cat and dog breeds of many sizes, different energy levels, and I love them all.
Fiona can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding
5.0
"We felt very comfortable leaving our bird in the care of Fiona while we were away! She was very dependable and I really appreciated that she took the time to send us a photo of our bird while she was caring for him. It's a little thing, but it meant a lot and...
Amanda B.
Kai S.
Bladensburg, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide dog sitting as well as a variety of other services I have been experienced for 2+years and I love dogs
Kai can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Karen T.
Washington, DC
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a nursing student looking for occasional jobs that are short shifts (long if need be). I have experience in pet sitting, walking and transportation. I also have two dogs of my own! I love animals. I worked at a Banfield Pet Hospital for almost a year and encountered many different pets.
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my cat to Karen's care while I was away for a weekend. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found such a reliable and attentive pet sitter like Karen.
From the moment I contacted Karen, she displayed a genuine...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience of paid pet care and over 29 years of personal animal caretaker experience with my own animals. I have owned many different animals from hamsters to aquatics. I volunteered at a Cat Rescue for over 5 years and have experience with cats ranging from pre-natal to feral.
I have worked in the...
Ravin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Ravin to take care of our dog for several days while we were out of town. We appreciated her reliably walking our dog multiple times per day and sending daily updates. We plan on hiring her again in the future."
Jonah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've taken care of dogs since I was 12. I was raised with pets around me, I was always responsible to take care of them. All my pets were the best friends I could ask for.
I currently work Monday-Friday 8-5. And my available hours are evenings after 5pm, weekends during all day, holidays, and even sleep over depending of the...
Larissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Larissa was great with my six year old son! He is special needs so I wasn't sure how it would go, but he took to her right away and there were zero issues. She was very communicative and I would definitely hire her again!"
Adam J.
Kalah B.
Bethesda, MD
$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
In the past, I have babysat dogs and cats, respectively, and together, for both short and long periods of time. I love all animals of all sizes and ages. I can also bathe and administer most medication to your friend!
Kalah can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"We had to go out of town last minute and Kalah was recommended to us by a friend. She was so lovely. Our dog can be a diva - not eating or wanting to go on a walk. But somehow, Kalah got her out and sent us sweet videos of her on walks or playing in the house. She...
Care member
Deborah S.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!
5.0
(2)
Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...
Deborah can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"I have hired Deborah on many occasions for care of my dog. For daily care, and overnite, as long as 5 days. Deborah moved into my house to care for my sick dog. I was away and needed my dog home after a traumatic and life threatening illness. Deborah was quick to...
Lauren G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love animals and have cared for both dogs and cats. I'm happy to stop by and feed them as needed, take them on walks, bathe them and any other requests you may have. Also, I am available to house sit and watch your pet(s) if you will be away so you don't have to board your pet. Please let me know if you are...
Lindsey can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 dogs, 9 cats, 7 goats, 9 horses, 6 chickens and a llama, so I am very comfortable with animals. I love dogs and I am not afraid of any breeds. I will walk, feed, play with and groom any animal.
Francesca can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been an animal lover all my life and am so looking forward to meeting your furry friend! Growing up with dogs, cats, and fancy green checked conure left me feeling a bit lonely when I moved away from home for college. So, of course, I adopted two adorable kitties of my own. I have extensive experience administering...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Elizabeth is so caring with our pets and we had amazing piece of mind when we left our Dog, bird, and cat with diabetes with her. She was dependable and trustworthy, our pets were happy, our home was clean, we will be hiring her again if we go out of town. I was...
Logan B.
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References
5.0
(2)
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...
Preitha M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm 28 years old, looking to earn extra money caring for animals. I have owned dogs and chinchillas throughout my life. I have cared for dogs and cats during the day and overnights. I watch my sister's dog while she's on vacation, as well as neighborhood and friend's animals.
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Ingrid K.
Silver Spring, MD
$13-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am energetic and positive person, always trying to see the good side of everything. I have been living in the United States for two years as an au pair, taking care of kids and a dog. I was responsible to feed, walk, play and make company. Now I just got married and leave in Maryland. We have a lovely black Labrador.
I have a...
Ingrid can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
I am an experienced vet tech of over 15 years. I love animals and have experience with all kinds! Dogs, cats, small animals, horses, chickens, donkeys, you name it and I've taken care of them. I feel comfortable medicating animals, administering subcutaneous fluids and giving insulin shots to name a few.
Look forward to meeting...
Stacy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Stacy has taken care if my pets for over 10 years. My elderly blind pug required several medicines a day and a ton of extra attention. My kitty was the easier of the two, but he too was needing of a ton of love. She took such great care of them over the years....
Linda D.
Jaymelle S.
Washington, DC
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Though the little dog care experience, I am a very fast learner and I am a super fond lover of dogs and other pets! I am happy to do baths and light grooming. Very excited to take care of your little or big one with careful care.
Jaymelle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitting Background
I am a professional babysitter with over 5 years experience. I have BA degree in Education and Master's degree in Social Work. I live in Arlington, Clarendon area.
As a babysitter, I have experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, school-aged kids & siblings. I craft different and interesting...
Nurana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Nurana is the best dog walker one could wish for. Reliable, trustworthy, friendly, animal lover and dog walker. I had a business trip and I booked her last minute. She responded promptly and took a good care of my pup. She provided info about my pup's walk that...
Care member
4.7
(19)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience caring for dogs and cats of all breeds/sizes. I specialize in behavioral issues and training allowing your dog to get rid of all that energy through exercise and learn new habits while making new friends!
Leslie can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Leslie was absolutely wonderful! She even went out in a surprise snow storm instead of skipping a day. I'll definitely hire her again!"
Kristen S.
Emma B.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in a home with many pets and have most recently owned a rabbit. I would love to play with or walk your pet when you are out of town and provide peace of mind that your family member is being cared for.
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Since I was little, I was always surrounded by animals. I used to live in Bolivia which is basically like a jungle, I fell in love with the different type of animals that lived there. I have my own dog right now and she the most happiest dog ever. Every morning she waits for me to say "hi" to her and if I don't say hi, she will...
Editha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Takoma Park, MD
Ashley R.
5.0
A little update on my experience with Ashley. We live far away from her and it was confusing for her to get here, even though she was new in this area she managed to learned her way to our house everyday and she's always on time or comes even before her starting time! I've realized that she's very...
- Ismael A.
Fiona W.
5.0
We felt very comfortable leaving our bird in the care of Fiona while we were away! She was very dependable and I really appreciated that she took the time to send us a photo of our bird while she was caring for him. It's a little thing, but it meant a lot and provided peace of mind knowing she we...
- Amanda B.
Karen T.
5.0
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my cat to Karen's care while I was away for a weekend. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found such a reliable and attentive pet sitter like Karen.
From the moment I contacted Karen, she displayed a genuine interest in my cat's well-being...
- Care member
Ravin C.
5.0
She sent me daily updates, photos, and videos. My cat loved her.
- Alycia A.
Larissa F.
5.0
Larissa was great with my six year old son! He is special needs so I wasn't sure how it would go, but he took to her right away and there were zero issues. She was very communicative and I would definitely hire her again!
- Adam J.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Takoma Park, MD
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Takoma Park, MD?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.75 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 Takoma Park, MD?
There are 12 pet care providers in Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park, MD?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park, MD?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park, MD?
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 Takoma Park, MD, 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 Takoma Park, MD?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Takoma Park, MD, 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.