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60 pet sitters are listed in Ithaca, NY
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 3 years
Pet sitters in Ithaca, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a love for animals, especially dogs. I've grown up with dogs in my house my whole life and have experience with larger breeds. I previously was a sitter for a rotweiler mix. (My family currently has a hyper 90 pound pitbull mix) I can walk, feed, and play with your furry friends! I currently work as a doggy daycare...
Audrey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Audrey gave our exuberant young dog GREAT care while we were away. Audrey communicates very well, is punctual, and reliable. We would definitely hire her again."
Rebecca T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Diana. I have experience from owning animals and from continuously talking to my vet about my pets. He has taught me a few techniques on how to deal with sick pets and just animals in general. I am definitely comfortable cleaning up after them and making sure they are taken care of. I think it is very important...
Dariana can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Diana was very helpful. She knew I was nervous to leave my dog and sent me tons of pictures and videos, constant updates, so I knew he was doing okay!"
Nicole S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide baby sitting and child care in your home. I have a few years of experience with young children. I love puzzles, board games, reading, and spending time outdoors. I am comfortable being responsible for light housework, transportation, and light pet care.
I also provide dog and cat sitting in your home. I have a few...
5.0
"Molly was awesome with taking care of O. She was so helpful with all the logistics of pick up & drop off. Molly was also great with giving updates & asking questions when necessary. O came home very happy. I would 100% recommend Molly!!"
Allison C.
Amber E.
Ithaca, NY
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Pet Caregiver Available Weekdays After 4PM And Most Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your home! I've been around many different animals my whole life. I'm most comfortable pet sitting for dogs and cats. Would love to bring them on walks and play!
Amber can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Amber pet-sat for our 2 cats while we were out of town. She was responsive, dependable and friendly. Loved working with her and would definitely hire again!"
Katherine S.
Juliane S.
Ithaca, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Pet Sitter With A Love For Birds, Cats, And Dogs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I go above and beyond my clients' expectations of care for their animals. Both one-time and long-term pet sitting services are available for birds, cats, and/or dogs. I bring professionalism and trustworthiness to every encounter with clients. While in college, a professor once remarked, "Juliane, if I can't trust you, who can I...
Juliane can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Juliane is an amazing pet sitter. I hired her for the whole month in Nov 2022. While I was away, she took care of all my 4 parrots like one of her own. She spent time with them, trained them, talked to them just like me. She also sent me pictures of my pets being...
Manasi G.
Ash G.
Ithaca, NY
$15-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Fear Free Certified, Supportive, Compassionate Experienced Animal Caregiver With Degree In Vet-Tech
5.0
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I went to school for Veterinary Technology and Biology. I currently have worked at a vet clinic in Ithaca, I have 8 wonderful furbabies of my own. I have 3 adult huskies and 5 felines (4 dsh and 1 persian). I am also AED/CPR and First aid certified. I will treat your pet as if they're my own. I look forward to speaking with you...
Ash can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Ash is great. She is reliable, always confirms the dates we hire her for, and she does a really nice job caring for our pets while we are away (we have two guinea pigs). I appreciate that Ash sends a text with a photo the “piggies” while we’re away, too. It’s a...
Alayne P.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with both dogs and cats for my whole life, but professionally about 6 years through paid work. I have my own animals and have worked in a vet for about 4 years, so I'm very familiar with handling, feeding, insulin shots/administering medication, etc. I have a cat, a dog, a bearded...
Alyssa can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I promise to treat your pet like they're my own. I have 10+ years of personal and paid experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry, horses, pigs, and other livestock and exotic animals! I grew up with pets and livestock during my 10 years in 4-H. I've administered medications, worked with elderly/special needs pets, and...
Bailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Bailey took great care of our senior dogs, cats, and flock of chickens, as well as our home while we were away. They required extra care with medications, feeding, and blindness, and Bailey managed it all, as well as being very thoughtful, kind, and communicative. "
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I provide dog and pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Leigh can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Jenna G.
Ithaca, NY
$14-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been a dog sitter in the past for up to two dogs at a time. I have experience caring for different breeds of dogs, with varying health needs and special routines and diets.
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Gizem O.
Ithaca, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gizem and I am currently a college student at Cornell University. I have experience in both Babysitting and Pet sitting. I have 7 years of professional baby sitting and experience with working with children from ages 3 and up. I also have experience with caring for children with special needs. I can also help with...
Gizem can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have dogsat a 50-pound puppy for a while, and I really enjoy working with animals. I have always wanted a dog and would be thrilled to help out!
Hallie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Megan G.
Ithaca, NY
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm an occupational therapy graduate student at Ithaca College who's home in Pittsburgh for the summer! I am a passionate animal lover with extensive experience in caring for pets of all sizes. I believe that pets deserve the best care and attention, and I am committed to providing that for them. I had the pleasure of...
Megan can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training
I can provide dog sitting or any pet sitting in your own home. I have had a few dogs in my lifetime and still have a dog, so I am experienced with this area! I am patient and love spending time with dogs no matter the size, age, breed as long as they are friendly and do not bite/attack! I can give your dog baths as well if...
Beatrice can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there! Thanks for taking a look at my profile. I work full-time as a teaching assistant at OCM Boces and live in Cortland. I used to walk dogs full time while also working in retail and I promise to love your pet just as much as you do! I have 2 cats of my own, Peaches and Reggie. I would have a dog of my own if I could but...
Exley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Brinley E.
Ithaca, NY
$15-20/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brinley and I'm from Ithaca NY. Although I don't have much experience with pet sitting, besides for friends and family when they travel, I've been taking care of pets in my own home for years! My Dad is a vet tech so he would often come home with a new pet he just couldn't say goodbye to at the end of the day....
5.0
"Our pets loved having Brinley in our home for the holiday! They were very happy while she was here and our house was spotless when we returned. Her communication and eagerness was great making her very easy to work with! Will definitely hire her again soon! "
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Sasha T.
Ithaca, NY
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm an animal lover with a passion for providing top-notch pet care. With experience caring for my own two dogs and cat, as well as dog sitter for the guiding eyes for the blind undergraduate club at Cornell where I work with dogs in training to be seeing eye dogs, I have the skills and knowledge to give your furry...
Sasha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Sydney S.
Ithaca, NY
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Veterinary Student With Years Of Pet/Farm/Exotics Care Experience
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as responsible, committed, and compassionate
I'm looking for a job where I can take care of your pets at your home, including any farm animals you have!
I've lived with cats ever since I was born. I've helped out at a veterinary clinic . Since then, I've also volunteered at an animal sanctuary,...
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting
My name is Belle and I absolutely adore animals. I wanted to be a veterinarian for years until I decided that I wouldn't be able to do the hard parts of the job. I am now studying psychology at Ithaca College with minors in neuroscience and counseling. I have 4 years of experience with watching others' pets and can provide...
Isabelle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Hi All,
I have been dog sitter here and there for over a year now. I can take care of your dog/cat/plants while you are away. I can watch your dog at your place. I'm not boarding at this time.
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Ithaca, NY
Audrey G.
5.0
Audrey gave our exuberant young dog GREAT care while we were away. Audrey communicates very well, is punctual, and reliable. We would definitely hire her again.
- Rebecca T.
Dariana P.
5.0
I'm really happy we found Dariana to care for my mom's senior-age dogs. She is dependable, responsible, and an excellent communicator! Highly recommend!
- Brooke D.
Molly S.
5.0
Molly did a wonderful job caring for my cats while I was away. She was responsible, communicative and proactive, and I could tell she gave the cats lots of love. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Amber E.
5.0
Amber pet-sat for our 2 cats while we were out of town. She was responsive, dependable and friendly. Loved working with her and would definitely hire again!
- Katherine S.
Juliane S.
5.0
I highly recommend Juliane for petsitting! She did a great job taking care of my 2 cats while I was on vacation.
I was nervous because both my cats are really shy around strangers, but I can tell she really is a cat person because they both came out to meet her right away and she texted me a...
- Monica V.
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Ithaca, NY
In 2024 how much does a pet sitter cost in Ithaca, NY?
Hiring a pet sitter in Ithaca, NY will cost an average of $15.80 per hour as of May, 2024. 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 Ithaca that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.
What type of local pet sitting services are available in 2024?
Pet sitters in Ithaca, NY 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.
How can I find a local pet sitter near me?
You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Ithaca. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 44 pet sitters in Ithaca, NY, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
Ratings for Ithaca, NY pet sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Sitters in Ithaca, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed pet sitters.