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60 cat sitters are listed in Kensington, MD

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 7 years

Cat sitters in Kensington, MD

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Kenneth N.


Olney, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had 10+ years experience with sitting and caring for my sister's and room mates animals. They have ranged from 3 dogs, a cat, rabbit, cockatoo bird and Koi fish. I have enjoyed doing it and treat them as if they were my own. I try and keep them in their normal routines. Part of their care was giving them their...
Kenneth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kenneth was kind, responsive, and went above and beyond while we were away. He even took our trash out for us! We loved getting pictures of the cats while we were gone, and were so happy to see they were going about their normal routine and not hiding from him. I...

Terri R.

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Elena F.


Chevy Chase, MD

$18-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Care Provider

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Elena was great! We were out of town for a week, and she took care of our two cats and fish. Our older cat needs medicine mixed into her food, and Elena handled it all, no problem. She brought in our mail, and even offered to water the plants, although it wasn't...

Julie M.

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Mackenzie H.


Silver Spring, MD

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

Hello everyone! I absolutely love pets! I have plenty of experience caring for dogs and cats. I currently have two dogs that are a boxer and boxer rottweiler. I would love to help your family out with pet sitting your animals!
Mackenzie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Bridgette M.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For as long as I remember, I have been a lover of animals. I have experience caring for pet sitting for friends with dogs and cats. While at university I was a volunteer at an animal shelter where I also fostered cats. I personally have one cat, Kalani, who loves to play with fellow furry friends. I look forward to meeting you...
Bridgette can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Incredible individual and professional. Best in the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Amazing is the most accurate description. My dog loves her so much she waits at the door for her each morning to arrive!!"

Brad S.

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Chanelle L.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Pet Sitter!

I can provide care for your pets in your home, or I can do drop in visits or a quick check in! I'm originally from Indiana where I volunteered frequently at the Lake County Animal Control Shelter in high school for about 2 years; until I left for college. I currently attend Howard University as a junior computer science major. I...
Chanelle can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Great pet sitter, very friendly."

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Autumn M.


Bethesda, MD

$15-19/hr4 yrs exp

Ultimate Cat Lover

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience with caring for my cat. I can help with Pet Sitting and Grooming/Brushing. I love cats with every fiber of my being and will definitely love your cat! (:
Autumn can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Autumn is a true cat lover and took excellent care of our beloved cat for a week. I would have no problem using Autumn to cat sit again. Strongly recommend."

Irina M.

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Samantha M.


Washington, DC

$18-45/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Care

Nothing brings me more joy than spending time with animals. Growing up I had everything from dogs and cats to birds and guinea pigs. I have over 10 years of professional experience as a certified dog trainer, veterinary assistant, and pet sitter. When your pet is under my care I ensure they are treated with the utmost respect,...
Samantha can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Samantha is amazing! Her level of compassion and care is out of this world. She is so knowledgeable about dog behavior and knows how to make my pup wag away! Will definitely hire again!! "

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Allison S.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Graduate Student Pet Sitter

Hi all! My name is Allison and I am currently in law school. I am in Denver for the summer and walk and care for pets on online pet sitting company. I grew up around both dogs and cats and will treat your pets as if they were my own!
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding
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Stacey C.


Rockville, MD

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Since the age of 15 I always took care of my cousins dog whenever they went on vacation. They have had a total of two dogs. I also have cared for aunts clients pets who have gone on vacation as well. I have cared for birds, cats and dogs. Having pets of my own really showed how to care for these animals. I really enjoy doing...
Stacey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Olivia W.


Washington, DC

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

I can provide pet sitting in your own home, and I have good quality experience doing this. I previously fostered cats and dogs before I left for college, and I live with pets currently. I love animals of all sizes and am passionate to provide them with good care.
Olivia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Haleluya R.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hi! My name is Celeste and I love pets, I think they all are adorable. My whole life I wanted a cat and now I have my cat who is always with me. I learned how to take care of him and he is a healthy and lovely cat who is completely vaccinated. I own two cats now. I have experience taking care of cats and dogs for almost two...
Haleluya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, grooming, pet transportation
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Katheryn O.


Bethesda, MD

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with animals as a child when we had various dogs, cats, fish, ducks, lizards, and pigs. I've had my own dogs since graduating from college, and the first dog I adopted is 15 years old now. In my spare time, I like to go for walks with my dogs, work with service dogs in training in Boyds, MD, and volunteer as...
Katheryn can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, boarding, pet walking
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Morgan S.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr

Anamal Caretaker

I have experience in caring for large dogs for most of my life, I have dog sat 2 boxers, a pitbull, a standard poodle and doberman for 10+ years. I have a cat and regularly cat sit for my neighbors.
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Elizabeth H.


Washington, DC

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Lifelong Cat Owner

I've grown up with cats, living with them, sitting for them, and taking care of them. I'm happy to help out! You can also find me on , where my reviews speak for themselves!
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality with the following words: empathetic, energetic, and motivated! I've worked with children and pets since middle school, and now as an almost college graduate from AU, I'd love to help out families with babysitting and nannying, and with animals, dog/cat/bird/etc-sitting, overnight stays/boarding,...
Shelby can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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Natchadapa S.


Rockville, MD

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Dig And Cat

Hi, I do not have experience with walking or sitting a dog tbh but I willing to do. I love all kind of animals and I grow up with dog and cat. So please give me a chance to taking care of your pet! Thank you Nat
Natchadapa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Mirla C.


College Park, MD

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I have 2 cats myself and I can tell you I love them with all my heart. I understand how pets are family members and I will make sure yours are treated as good as if they were mine. I have had pets all my life and I am happy to care for them. I am a non smoker and a very active person that has no problem running around with your...
Mirla can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm here to help you if you need someone to walk your dog (or cat!), feed, administrate medication, and other basic needs. I'm also open for occasional overnight sitting. Please feel free to reach out!
Mariana can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Catherine A.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Walker

Hi I'm Catherine! I recently moved to DC from New York for graduate school! I grew up having pets my entire life, so I truly understand how they are family. Besides caring for my own dogs, I have many years of experience in dog sitting and walking for friends and family. I've worked with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and...
Catherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Isabelle M.


Washington, DC

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

Ever since I can remember, I have always been around and loved animals. My Dad was very influential in teaching me to love and care for them and how to read their body language. I started pet sitting when I was in elementary school, when our neighbors would go on vacation I would care for their cat and fish. I have had many...
Isabelle can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation

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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Kensington, MD

Kenneth N.

5.0

Ken has been taking care of my cat for over 2 years now. He is very nice and a professional. My cat truly does not trust anyone, but he trust Ken almost immediately and loves him. Since Ken has taken care of my cat, I have never felt concern about traveling since I know he will stay home with my...

- Carla P.

Elena F.

5.0

Elena took great care of our Guinea pigs while we're on vacation. She was very responsive to messages and sent pictures each day.

- Seth M.

Bridgette M.

5.0

Incredible individual and professional. Best in the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Amazing is the most accurate description. My dog loves her so much she waits at the door for her each morning to arrive!!

- Brad S.

Chanelle L.

5.0

Great pet sitter, very friendly.

- Care member

Autumn M.

5.0

Autumn is a true cat lover and took excellent care of our beloved cat for a week. I would have no problem using Autumn to cat sit again. Strongly recommend.

- Irina M.

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