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Helena V.


Lexington, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience working with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and many other small four-legged creatures! I love being outside and spending time with animals, so pet sitting, walking, and care is right up my alley!
5.0
"Helena was amazing! My dog was so happy and calm when I got home. It was nice to see her not so anxious after being away from her all day."

Jena P.

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Maxie G.


South Boston, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I just moved to South Boston June 1st. I do have a full time job in Healthcare, from 9-4 in Wilmington MA. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I grew up with a long haired black cat and a fox hound dog! I live right across from Carson beach in South Boston, which is perfect for dog walking. I have done many dog/house...
Maxie can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Maxie was amazing! I do on-call work and she was always available at the last minute to check in on my cats. She was kind and responsive and I cannot recommend her enough!"

Olivia H.

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Stephanie M.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I work as nanny and housekeeper in Charlottesville and I would like to find occasional Pet sitter jobs. I am committed to service excellence and I do my best to meet my customers expectations. I am very flexible, reliable, animal lover. I have my own car and I can provide you references and background check. I am looking...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, dog training, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine & more
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Amy H.


Peabody, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Lifetime Animal Lover

I have been pet sitting for over 20 years. I love all animals especially dogs big and small!! Some call me the dog whisper-er. I have always stayed at the pet's house so they feel comfortable. I have experience in giving meds to dogs and cats. I also have watched hamsters, parakeets, parrots, guinea pigs, and fish. I have any...
Amy can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Amy is an absolute angel with our two fur babies. Bodie and Sadie absolutely adore Amy and she is one of the best dog sitters that I’ve ever dealt with. Amy not only watches over our dogs but spends ample time with them every day playing, walking, etc. and just...

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Maria P.


Brookline, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Professonal Pet Sitting

Hello, I hope you are doing well! My name is Maria. I am an experienced and caring pet sitter. I grew up with dogs and cats and professionally cared for pers for the past 3 years. My dream is to grow my own pet boarding school. I am looking for adorable dogs or cats to board at my house, and potentially build a connection with...
Maria can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Maria took care of Pepina, my 7 years-old Bichon Frisé, for a week. During my time away, she sent me pictures and updates on how she was doing reassuring me that Pepina was feeling comfortable and having fun. She is very social an active, and Maria took her for...

Emily J.

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Sabrina W.


Salem, MA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Walker/Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sabrina and I have many years of dog handling experience. Along with having a lifetime amount of experience with my own dogs, I have 3 years of paid experience. I have done dog walking, dog sitting, and even a small amount of dog training. I have worked with breeds of all sizes and own two goofy mutts. I...
Sabrina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Sabrina was wonderful with my dogs and kept my home very clean during her time with me! My dogs are large, reactive, and quite a handful but she is very experienced and was able to follow their training and handle them well!"

Abigail K.

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Lorna S.


Salem, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Cat Snuggler

I'm a responsible, warm, and positive cat lover! While I love all animals, cats have been my deepest animal connection since childhood when I grew up always having them around. Now I'm here to care for yours and soak up some kitty purrs while I'm at it! It's important to me that your cats have someone loving and intentional to...
Lorna can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Lorna is an incredibly patient, diligent, and loving cat sitter! My boy has asthma and needs an inhaler twice a day, he is also difficult to handle as he doesn’t like to be held very long, and is quite afraid of new people. Lorna took her time with him and let him...

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Desiree R.


Boston, MA

$14-25/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible Dog Lover!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

To say I'm a dog lover is an understatement! I had a dog of my own, so I know the ins and outs of caring for one. I don't have the schedule yet to own a dog of my own, so caring for other dogs is the next best thing! I don't have any preference of size or energy level, so I would love to tend to the needs of yours whenever you...
Desiree can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Desiree provided dog sitting for my shepherd, Taylor for eight days. Taylor has some issues that can be challenging such as dog aggression and squirrel chasing but Desiree was calm, caring and competent. I felt at ease while we were on vacation because upon...

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Ellie D.


East Boston, MA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very comfortable and loving towards animals. I live on a farm and have had cats and dogs all throughout my life. Right now, I actually own two adoring beasts, a Saint Bernard and a Golden Retriever. Both are over 100 lbs but could not be more loving and happy. I also have two pet cats that love to cuddle and are indoor/...
Ellie can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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Shannon M.


Winthrop, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available For Daily Walks And Last Minute Needs.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shannon and I am 26 years old. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2020 with degree in Public Health. I have multiple years of experience with dogs, cats, etc. I love animals and I have two dogs of my own. With that being said, I understand how important it is to have your pet in the care of good hands,...
Shannon can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Shannon was such an amazing caretaker of my cat, Luna! I'll definitely be using her services in the future."

Linden M.

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Shuying J.


Brighton, MA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Sitter For Your Furry Friend(s)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, I am an experienced dog sitter looking for opportunities to care for your furry friend(s) based on your needs! I grew up with 2 dogs (German Shepard and Corgi) and have over 2 years of professional experiences pet sitting for friends, family, and clients. I am happy to help with sitting, walking, and boarding if...
Shuying can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kind and professional. Will definitely and happily hire her again!"

Ilan R.

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Deidra L.


Boston, MA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Deidra can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"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 and love. "

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Angela M.


Cambridge, MA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years experience dog sitting and dog walking. I love dogs of all breeds, I have 2 dogs myself (both giant german shepards), but I love small dogs just as much. I have 5+ years of dog sitting, dog walking, and taking care of other animals such as fish, cats, and rodents. I would absolutely LOVE the chance to help...
Angela can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Sabrina H.


Medford, MA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Occasional Doggie/ Kitty Mom :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi There! I am an energetic animal lover seeking part-time doggie/kitty babysitting jobs. I occasionally cat & dog sit for regular clients and would be happy to share them as a reference! My vet would also happily be a reference. Please check out my kitty reference on care. com! I am also very comfortable with dogs. I have had...
Sabrina can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"Sabrina cared for our cats for a week while we were on vacation. This was our first time having anyone care for our cats for such an extended period of time. We tend to spoil our cats and we wanted to make sure that the cat sitter would be able to spoil them and...

Laurie K.

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Lesley E.


Reading, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Animals have always played a big role in my life, and I became a certified Veterinary Technician so I could care for companion animals. My pet sitting experience began many years ago with dogs and cats, and my clients have always been very satisfied with the care I provide. Our family has always had dogs, and I also had other...
Lesley can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Lesley has cared for my menagerie of pets on numerous occasions when I have traveled. She is exceptional with dogs of all breeds and temperaments, and has always been liked by even my high-strung Beagle. She takes great care of my rabbit and snake as well! Lesley...

Jill C.

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Diana S.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I looove animals. I miss so much my cats and dogs in Colombia where I am from. As I miss them so much I have decided to be a sitter
Diana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

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Mansi U.


Cambridge, MA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

Pawsitively Perfect Pet Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Mansi, and I have grown up with a deep love for animals. With years of experience caring for dogs, cats, swans, cows, and horses on my family farm, I am excited to offer my services as a pet sitter. As a dedicated pet lover, I understand the importance of finding someone reliable and trustworthy to care...
Mansi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation, boarding
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Mansi has been a blessing to our dog! she is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person and we are very lucky she had the patience to understand our dog's needs and behavior. Would recommend her 100%"

Andrea S.

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Rebecca A.


Somerville, MA

$15-24/hr2 yrs exp

I love animals! Back in my hometown I used to pet sit and dog walk extremely often! I have plenty of references if needed.
Rebecca can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She was extremely professional and dependable. We had a last minute funeral to go to and she came over as soon as she could. The kids always have a blast with her and she makes their day. She also knows how to set boundaries with the kids and comes up with amazing...

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Daisy G.


Allston, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been pet sitting for friends and neighbors for over 5 years and enjoy getting to spend time with cats and dogs.
Daisy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Daisy is amazing! She gave our dog a full 60-minute walk while I’m taking care my infant son. Highly recommended!"

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Kayla J.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Former Seeing Eye Dog Trainer And Animal Lover

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

SPOILED PETS CENTRAL I have 10+ years of pet-sitting experience. I work from home 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 today! See...
Kayla can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kayla is an amazing pet sitter. She is dependable, kind, and communicates effectively. She sends me daily updates of my pets when I'm away and they always seem to have so much fun together. I cannot recommend her enough. She also leaves the house spotless! On...

Marcy A.

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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Melrose, MA

Helena V.

5.0

Helena was amazing! My dog was so happy and calm when I got home. It was nice to see her not so anxious after being away from her all day.

- Jena P.

Maxie G.

5.0

Maxie has watched our dog, Archie (Great Pyrenees mix) multiple times and Archie loves her so much! It gives us such comfort going out of town knowing that our boy is well taken care of. She sends updates and loves on him the way we would want anyone staying with our fur baby to do and also...

- Brittany C.

Amy H.

5.0

Amy is AMAZING! We have a literal zoo and an elderly parent and Amy handles it all with such ease. She truly cares for them, is patient, kind and extremely loving to all of them. We have found a true Angel! I would highly recommend Amy to anyone.

- Nicole M.

Maria P.

5.0

Maria took care of Pepina, my 7 years-old Bichon Frisé, for a week. During my time away, she sent me pictures and updates on how she was doing reassuring me that Pepina was feeling comfortable and having fun. She is very social an active, and Maria took her for morning and night walks every day. She...

- Emily J.

Sabrina W.

5.0

Sabrina has been amazing when it comes to dog walks and pet sitting. She is always on time, flexible, and communicative. She is now my go-to person and I couldn't be happier. My pup (Australian Shepherd) adores her and gets so excited whenever he sees her. Sabrina is so sweet and made me...

- KJ M.

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