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5.0
(1)
Experience house-sitting with both dogs and cats, dog-walking, play-time, pet check-in's and more! I also currently own a cat and have experience caring for cats and dogs for 10+ years.
Lily can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Sarah C.
New York, NY
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've done therapy work with traumatized dogs, pet-sitting, and owned two cats before as well as two dogs.
Sarah can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Sara K.
Ridgewood, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Animal Lover Hoping To Help Out With Your Sweet Ones!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an animal lover with experience in pet sitting, house sitting, and dog walking. I have a cat of my own at home (who is cared for while I'm doing sits!), and I am comfortable with all kinds of animals. I am open to walking, visits, and overnight stays, but I cannot currently host pets in my household.
I have been...
Sara can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sara is a dream of a cat and house sitter! She is great about following all of our particularities and is so genuinely sweet with our cats, caring for them as if they were her own. It's a total treat returning from a trip to find our house as tidy as we left it and...
Laura E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
Lauren can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Martha D.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Professional And Insured Pet Care Provider! Doggie Daycare, Boarding, Cat Visits, And Walking!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been professionally caring for dogs and cats for 7 yrs and own my own company. I am licensed and insured not just for walking, but boarding and pet sitting. I provide doggie daycare in my apartment and also boarding.
Cat sitting is another passion I love their different personalities!
I have many references. Working...
5.0
"Amazing with all dogs! Definitely second nature taking care of the pups and sends amazing photo updates frequently."
Katherine H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I love animals. I have 2 years of paid experience as a dog walker, a dog and cat sitter and many many years of personal non paid experience.
I used to have a dogs and cats as pets myself for many years and during my whole childhood and most of my life as an adult. Currently I babysit a friend of mine's 2 awesome cats...
Petra can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Petra takes great pride and care in her work. She is a joy to be around and very trustworthy."
Kelly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sydney! I recently graduated from college in Texas and moved to NYC. I have a full time job in the fashion industry, but am hoping to pet sit on weekends and date nights.
Having grown up as a cat person I absolutely love kitties. I have also been around numerous dogs of varying sizes and energy levels and I love...
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Luis A.
Brooklyn, NY
$45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Luis. I've been a professional dog walker and pet sitter for over 5 years. I love all kinds of dogs, cats and other animals. I like to help dogs with special needs such as bad knees or wheelchairs. I also like helping you with other pets you may have such as cats, bunnies, birds etc. I'm here to cater to you...
Luis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"He's a great responsible human being didn't have no problem with him whatsoever every time I will call he will pick up I will ask him for pictures of my animal he will send them and he even drawing my dog with treats and a new outfit he is a great worker and...
Nancy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me introduce myself , my name is shanee and I live in the NYC area . I love all animals and I have 2 cats myself which are my babies. I workout 3 hours a day so playing and running with dogs are my thing . I have no problem with feeding and cleaning up after your fur babies :) Hopefully you will consider me .
Shanee can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm a 23-year-old, Chicago native currently living in Brooklyn. I grew up in a house full of animals; I had a loving but energetic Belgian Tervuran who is now is doggy heaven and a total of 5 cats! Currently, I have a 3-year-old rescued Lab/Border Collie [Max] who I have personally trained. I also foster cats with...
Rachel can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Rachel was very reliable when I needed her for a week of dog walking. She made sure to text me everyday after each walk to let me know how things went. I felt very comfortable having her in my home and walking our dogs. Thanks!"
Kimberly H.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Michelle
I am available for dog walking on the Upper West Side. I live very close to Riverside Park. I have experience walking dogs as I have had several dogs of my own and I am looking to make a little extra money. I am very reliable, punctual and trust worthy. I am also available for cat sitting
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy to "
Kathy A.
5.0
(1)
Have experience as cat and dog sitter, walker. I do not provide dog sitting in my home.
Love animals and they love me too. I can provide references.
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I provide dog/cat sitting in your home. My whole life I have had animals as pets and have plenty of experience playing with them and taking care of them. During my time in college I would watch my brothers animals every time he went out of town. I am very reliable and promise to take very good care of your furry friends.
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I'm a 27-year-old animal lover, totally obsessed with dogs and cats (and opossums for that matter!!) I have owned quite a variety of pets, and was a volunteer at the ASPCA for 6 years. I am especially experienced with sitting (overnights) dogs and cats. I have experience in caring for dogs with cancer and have been responsible...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Absolutely amazing sitter!!! She is extremely communicative, could always get a hold of her. Put my mind at ease while I was on vacation. Can't recommend her enough!"
Lisa W.
Quinn S.
New York, NY
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Quinn and I am currently attending the Fashion Institute of Technology. I grew up on a farm in Virginia so I am really used to being around animals! I've been pet sitting for people for about 5 years taking care of dogs and cats. My parents have 5 cats and a dogs, so I know how to care for them. I would love to...
Quinn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Quinn is great! Very punctual and our dog loved spending time with her!"
Kelly S.
5.0
(1)
I am able to provide daily cat sitting visits at your home, as well as water plants, get mail, and assist with various other errands.
Kathryn can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a pet sitter. I adore animals and even have two dogs of my own. Hence, for the past year I've been helping out some neighbors to walk their dogs whenever they're busy at work, take care of cats with special needs, pet sit etc. One of my girls is an anxious dog and the other one is 12 years old so I have the...
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jessica was an amazing sitter!! She took amazing care of my pups and was frequent with updates and communication. I will use Jessica again next time I'm out of town! She Was super sweet and receptive to all my pets needs."
Amelia K.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, I am extremely caring and will treat your pet as if they were my own! I have taken care of animals for the past 4 years including walking, feeding, and pet sitting dogs as well as cats. Regarding dogs, I have taken care of dogs as small as a Shiba Inu and one as big as a German Shepard. I am currently a dog...
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
4.0
"Alyssa is soft spoken and not forward when meeting your pet. She is easy to talk to and let's your pet come to her when he's ready. She was playful with our Yogi. When she walked Yogi for the first time she confirmed the morning of and was on time. I plan to use...
Cynthia B.
5.0
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Growing up, I spent plenty of time caring for the various fish, dogs, and cats my family has adopted. Being a pet owner and caretaker is second nature to me! I love spending time with everyone's furry friends, but I'm also very keen on making sure they're always 100% comfortable with me first! A good animal-human relationship is...
John can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals. I have a dog of my own, rescued from a shelter and trained to be obedient, good with visitors and on walks. I have worked with less common animals (Chinchillas, birds, rats/mice, snakes, lizards) as well as dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I enjoy seeing animals happy, and believe that I can help your pet stay...
Hannah can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!"
Amanda K.
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Elmhurst, NY
Sara K.
5.0
Sara took care of our two cats and they were totally happy and unstressed when we returned (they usually can be a little standoffish when we get back from a long trip). Sara didn't have any problems sticking to our instructions and was responsive to our texts. They even sent us updates without...
- Blaine P.
Martha D.
5.0
Martha is an extremely reliable, trustworthy and caring person, who takes amazing care of my 2 dogs. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Wendy D.
Petra S.
5.0
Petra takes great pride and care in her work. She is a joy to be around and very trustworthy.
- Kelly L.
Luis A.
5.0
This guys amazing. Takes care of my four dogs with care and kindness. Unbelievable hire highly recommended a++++++
- Justin W.
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel was very reliable when I needed her for a week of dog walking. She made sure to text me everyday after each walk to let me know how things went. I felt very comfortable having her in my home and walking our dogs. Thanks!
- Kimberly H.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Elmhurst, NY
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Elmhurst, NY?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Elmhurst, NY through Care.com will cost an average of $16.57 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Elmhurst, NY?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Elmhurst, NY. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 7 cat sitters in Elmhurst, NY, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Elmhurst, NY?
The best cat sitters near you in Elmhurst, NY have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Elmhurst, NY?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Elmhurst, NY if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Elmhurst, NY?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Elmhurst, NY, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.