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Merri-anne S.

Pet Care

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....

Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

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Noelle G.

Pet Sitter!

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi! I'm a 2020 Duke graduate and now a rising 4th year medical student at Boston University. I'm looking for flexible, intermittent work to help pay for school expenses. I'm the daughter of a veterinarian and spent my entire life before college caring for animals in my father's clinic. I love every animal, although I especially...
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Kayleen H.

Pet Sitter, Walker And Lover

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.

Bijit K. says "Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is...

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Deidra L.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, I love pets, and have a border collie of my own that just turned 2 years old (living in Seattle while I finish up grad school in Boston). I have lived with cats for the past 5 years, and have a special connection to all animals. I have over 2 years of paid pet sitting experience, and am currently employed as a daily dog...

Care Member says "Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion...

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Eliza F.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello! I'm Eliza. I'm a responsible, caring pet sitter with over a decade of experience caring for cats and dogs. I've had the joy of looking after pets for families around the world - from Massachusetts and Burlington, Vermont, to a full summer in Como, Italy. I know it's a big deal to trust someone with your home and your...

Care Member says "Eliza was wonderful: Trustworthy. Conscientious. Courteous. Reliable. I highly recommend her…"

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Kayla J.

Former Seeing Eye Dog Trainer And Animal Lover

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
SPOILED PETS CENTRAL I have 8+ years of pet-sitting experience. I work from home 4/5 days a week and have a flexible schedule. I offer dog walking, pet sitting, and hospice pet care. I also have pet-sitting insurance! Want to learn more about me before you introduce me to your furry friend? Set up a free virtual meet and greet...

Care Member says "Kayla took great care of my very shy kitten. She got her out of her shell and playing very quickly and noticed when she was starting to have a medical...

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Emily S.

About Me

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
grooming
Hi! I'm a college student at Northeastern University who severely misses my dog, so I would love to get the chance to take care of yours! I have worked with dogs for my entire life. I used to do obedience, behavioral, and show training with my great dane at home, and have also petsit for friends and neighbors for as long as I...

Jenn Q. says "Emily was awesome! She was sweet, thoughtful, and very attentive while dog-sitting for our anxious rescue pup. It's clear she loves animals and I definitely...

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Hannah P.

Dog Walking And Pet Sitting

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Hannah and I'm from Vermont but will be in the Cambridge/Somerville area this summer. I am seeking some dog walking and pet sitting opportunities for the summer. I'm available from mid June to beginning of October. I LOVE animals, especially dogs and cats and have grown up with them. I would love to chat with you more...
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Remi B.

Hi! I'm Remi, A Music Student And Animal Lover Looking For Pet Sitting Gigs!

Boston, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Remi, a college student at Berklee. I like working with animals because I have always been around them, and have many rescue pets. I started working with animals when I was a child; growing up I had horses, dogs, cats, and a variety of rodents. Please Feel free to reach out with any questions! Thank you!
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Rose C.

New Boston Resident Eager To Pet Sit!

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I have multiple years of experience pet sitting and I have cared for a raised three cats of my own. I love animals and caring for them and I would love to provide safe and nurturing care to your pet.
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Elizabeth M.

Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Sitting.

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have had two family dogs and have had the responsibilities of walks and feeding our dogs! I love all dogs, all sizes and would be happy to help watch, walk and play with your dog!
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Frances F.

Babysitter Can Also Petsit For You

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Babysitter can also dog sit for you as well! Very experienced and free on the weekends to help out with pets
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Ashley V.

Dog Walking And/or Dog Sitting, Cat Sitting

Boston, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Ashley. I recently graduated from UVA and I'm currently working as a research associate at MIT. I love animals, and have grown up with dogs. My family has owned a Doberman, lab, GSP and beagle mix. I am familiar with large dogs and small dogs, and I am prepared to dog sit, go on walks, play with or just hang out with...
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Kyra H.

Looking To House Sit Dogs And Cats In The Boston Area!

Boston, MA

from
$23/hr
7 years experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as highly organized, exciting and playful, and extremely responsible I like working with animals because my family owns a dog grooming business so I grew up around animals! I love the company animals give and their silly personalities. I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to care for...
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Tessa D.

Dog Sitting

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
I have 3 years of experience, taking care of animals from dogs to cats, and all types of animals. I am trustworthy, responsible, I am flexible.
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Elizabeth B.

Animal Lover Available To Animal Sit

Boston, MA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I have experience administering medication, and watching animals from puppy-elderly years of age. I have experience staying overnight/just dropping in.
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Saige L.

Dog Care - Walking And Sitting.

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am a complete dog lover with three back at home. I've been with dogs my whole life of many breeds; mutts, Belgian Malinois, Australian Shepard's, and more! I have experience taking pups to the park, beach, and entertaining them for the whole day.
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Sarah F.

Boston, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
I am looking for a part time nanny or dog sitting/walking position for this summer!
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Madeline C.

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Madeline and I am a third-year at Northeastern University. I am on co-op right now and now have time to pick up some more hours of work by doing something I enjoy! I have two family dogs and one cat, as well as a cat of my own. I love animals so much, and I have experience in dog-walking/dog-sitting in high...
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Brenna B.

Flexible And Reliable Pet Sitter

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Brenna and I absolutely love animals and working with pets. I grew up with cats, though I have tons of experience with dogs and smaller pets, and I love all kinds of animals. I am a graduate student with a unique and flexible schedule. Thank you!
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  • 134 pet sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.13/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet sitters is 5.0

Recent pet sitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA

Pet Sitters in Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 134 listed pet sitters

Merri-anne S.

We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne.

- Leslie B.

Kayleen H.

Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and...

- Bijit K.

Deidra L.

Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding pet sitters in Boston, MA

Hiring a pet sitter in Boston, MA will cost an average of $17.13 per hour as of June, 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Boston that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.

Pet sitters in Boston, MA can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.

You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Boston. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 134 pet sitters in Boston, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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