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I worked at the Wisconsin humane society for almost 2 years and petsat in Honolulu, HI. I recently moved from Honolulu to Mercer island with my senior dog and two cats.
Ingrid can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
Hello! I love animals of all shapes and sizes but have extensive experience with dogs and cats! I can do in-home pet sitting, drop-ins, walks, and pet transportation.
Haley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Sabrina W.
Mercer Island, WA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I offer in-home dog sitting services. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I can also bathe and do simple grooming.
My own dog lived to be 24 years old. She was old, toothless, blind, had a deep, hoarse voice, and always jumped up and wagged her tail to cheer whenever she saw me.
Hi! I'm Olivia, I'm a 21-year-old live-in nanny looking to make some extra income by helping out some pet parents! I have a 3-year-old tuxedo cat of my own by grew up with and around small and large dogs. I have experience with young and senior dogs including managing oral medication.
I'm happy to walk, sit with, play with,...
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Melissa L.
Seattle, WA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to care for cats and dogs when people go on vacation. Not only do I pet sit, I will water plants as well.
Melissa can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Melissa babysat for kids from the age of 2 and 11 months. She has been with our family for a total of 11 years. As Melissa grew older, her responsibilities grew as well; from watching the kids over night, accompanying us on family vocations, pest and house sitting...
Johnny M.
Maya D.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Student, Lovers Of Pups, And Kitties! Creative Fun maker, Your Pet's New Favorite!
5.0
(2)
I am a part-time student with 7+ years of pet care experience, as I owned my own in-home pet-sitting service, and had many satisfied clients. I have experience working with large and small dogs, puppies, or elders, experience bathing and grooming, as well as dogs in need of special medical attention. I am always finding new...
Maya can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Maya is a joy to work with and I know that my pup Wesley's in good hands when I'm away. She's very good about working on his recall training as well as his misbehavior around food. He's sweet and not the easiest to work with but she is so patient and keeps me...
Hannah C.
Katelin N.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie I've grown up on a ranch with horses cats and dogs so I am very comfortable with animals. I have provided dog sitting to many families I have nannied for. I love animals and live close to a dog park where I often take my own dog. I also have a very flexible schedule. Thank you for your time, I hope you...
Katelin can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding
Samantha B.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was raised on a farm and have extensive experience caring for many kinds of animals that include chickens, rabbits, turkeys, frogs, fish, and more. I have always had dogs and cats, and have years of experience ranging from newborn puppies and kittens to senior animals. I was a professional dog sitter for 3 years, and am...
Samantha can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Took absolutely amazing care of my cat while I was away! Would absolutely recommend to any pet owner. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I would love to help with your pets in your home while traveling or whenever you need. I love animals and had my own dogs and cats in the past.
Aleksandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlyn :) I have owned and cared for dogs and cats my whole life! I currently have one sweet baby, her name is Smokey (cat). I am comfortable working with dogs and cats! I'm open doing basic care tasks, walking, boarding and sitting.
Caitlyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"Very organized and her communication is second to none. Extremely helpful and reliable when scheduling care"
Austin C.
Briahna T.
Seattle, WA
$21-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've owned a cat for 11 years, interacted with my friend's dogs for my entire life. I love caring for and playing with animals and have done dog and cat sitting off and on for a few years. I am comfortable with feeding, walking/running, playing with and performing waste cleanup for dogs and cats. I love forming that special bond...
Briahna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
Sage L.
Seattle, WA
$21-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent graduate who loves animals and is looking to earn a little money. My own pets have included dogs,
cats, and innumerable fish. I have experience house-, pet-, and baby-sitting, and with administering some pet medications (pills, IV, etc.). I'm happy to get to know your pets' individual needs and help your family...
Sage can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sage was great! Not only did she take care of my bunny and cat properly (and home), she weathered an unusual snowstorm to get to them everyday. Now that's reliable. Yes, I'd highly recommend her and will use her again."
Adrianne V.
5.0
(2)
I have over 15 years of experience caring for animals. My experience is primarily with cats and dogs but I have also cared for rodents, fish and horses. I am available for drop-ins, walks, and sitting in your home. I am also able to watch dogs in my home if that is preferable for you.
Mckenzie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"McKenzie encompasses all of the qualities you'd want in a sitter. Your pets will be in great hands. Five star service."
Thomas R.
Victoria B.
Renton, WA
$24-33/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi ! I am Vicky, a proud mother of two energetic Chihuahua puppies (Lilo and Stitch) and two shy cats (Coco and Luna). I really enjoy the company with pets and they with me. I don't know exactly why, but from the most shy cats to the most reserved dogs, they approach me very easily. My theory is that I am very patient with them,...
Victoria can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I hired Victoria to take care of my dog Ivo when I was away for vacations, he absolutely loves her. She was responsible, kind, and kept me posted about everything for the entire month I was away. You won't find anyone better out there, your pet will be in excellent...
Chiara A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I am an experienced former vet tech with 10+ years of experience. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths and light grooming. Your pet(s) will be loved and stimulated through play, walks and TLC. I am able to administer medications whether it be oral...
Chengming can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"She cared for my two cats for just over a week and did a fantastic job. She visited twice a day to provide medication for a senior kitty, sending photos and updates each time for my peace of mind. She was super responsive and helpful, and having her on hand made it...
Cara G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have loved animals of all kinds throughout my life. I grew up with dogs and fish, and have lived with cats through roommates. Over the years, I have accumulated experience watching dogs, cats, and fish for family, friends, and neighbors when they go out of town, and I find joy in the opportunity to bond with those animals! I...
Stirling can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Stirling came to my house and watched my cat for a week while i was on vacation. She stayed over the entire week and did a great job following my detailed instructions for feeding, playing, and bringing her in at night. My cat is what some people might call a...
Shauna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maria and I am an animal lover, I have been pet sitting for over 10 years. I usually pet sit for dogs, cats and fish, but can do it for any sort of fur friend!
I consider myself a loving, fun and interactive sitter. I love taking pets to the beach, taking them on walks, playing with them nonstop, and just giving...
Maria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Maria is the best. She dog sat in our home while we were away. She sent us regular updates and pictures of our dog. She left the house in great shape and our dog was very happy with her.
We definitely plan on hiring Maria again."
Nicole E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello pet parents,
My name is Yasmeen and I would love to care for your pet. I love animals and try to sense & understand a pets needs. Every pet has a different temperament, walking style, energy & needs a patient, loving caregiver. I have a Yorkshire terrier named Seven he is 4. 5yrs and is the sweetest companion! He loves all...
Yasmeen can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, boarding, grooming, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been around cats and dogs my whole life and I absolutely couldn't imagine life without them! I believe that pets are family so I will always treat them as such and make sure they are well cared for and loved while in my care. I have a few families that I pet sit/house sit for on occasion and I'd love to add more to that. I...
Mercedez can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your home, as well as dog walking. I love and have experience with dogs, cats, and small rodents of all sizes and ages.
Anjani can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Mercer Island, WA
Melissa L.
5.0
Melissa has dog sat for me on several occasions. She drives from Seattle to Redmond to pick up my dog and then watches her at her house in Seattle. She loves dogs and show how much she cares, by taking them to the dog park, takes photos of them at the part or in her photo studio (gives hoots to...
- Patti P.
Maya D.
5.0
We hired Maya to help with our new puppy (mid-day dog potty breaks and play time). We have 2 dogs and Maya is reliable, punctual, had good communication, and the dogs loved her. She has a very calm demeanor that was great for our energetic dogs. Scheduling was easy, and she gave us ample notice...
- Lisa G.
Samantha B.
5.0
We had a fantastic experience with Sam and her husband providing pet/house sitting services for us. Our pets (dog and cat) were well taken care of and in great spirits when we returned. They provided updates and photos which we greatly appreciated! Also, they did an exceptional job keeping our...
- Care member
Caitlyn J.
5.0
Very organized and her communication is second to none. Extremely helpful and reliable when scheduling care
- Austin C.
Sage L.
5.0
Sage was great! Not only did she take care of my bunny and cat properly (and home), she weathered an unusual snowstorm to get to them everyday. Now that's reliable. Yes, I'd highly recommend her and will use her again.
- Adrianne V.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Mercer Island, WA
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Mercer Island, WA?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Mercer Island, WA through Care.com will cost an average of $24.25 per hour as of April, 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 Mercer Island, WA?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Mercer Island, WA. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 4 cat sitters in Mercer Island, WA, 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 Mercer Island, WA?
The best cat sitters near you in Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island, WA?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island, WA?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Mercer Island, WA, 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.