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Every time I talk about pets, I can't help but tear up as I remember my beautiful German shepherd who I left back in my home country. But no worries, she's getting all the love from my family members! I absolutely love dogs and cats, I've had many years of experience with them. The best part is watching them grow from pup to an...
Ishimwe can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I can take your dog for a walk. I have two sweet cats Cora and Lili. I love animals!
Pamela can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
I love animals & have grown up caring for a variety of dogs, cats, fish & birds. Right now I am the owner of 1 cat and 2 birds. I have been babysitting & working with youth camps since I can remember. Children gravitate towards me. I will make sure the children are safe & protected but also have an amazing time.
Ajay-tenille can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Steph and I am a recent graduate from Muhlenberg College. I adore all animals! I have an 11-year-old Cockapoo and a 1-year-old Holland Lop bunny of my own as well. I have pet sit countless times, including one full summer job where I worked as a puppy sitter, staying with an few month old Labradoodle and assisting...
Stephanie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation. "
Melonee D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and outgoing Pet Sitter devoted to keeping animal environments safe, secure, and clean. I can smoothly coordinate food, medication, and housekeeping schedules to maintain optimal animal health and pet owners' peace of mind. I currently have a4-year-old Dalmation as well as a cat, therefore, I completely...
Savannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home. My whole life I have grown up with dogs and cats, so I know how much an animal can mean to you and your family.
Giana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Giana took great care of our bearded dragon and we have sought her out for care multiple times. She is reliable, sweet, and kept things nice and tidy for our pet. It's difficult to express the peace of mind we felt having Giana as our sitter. Definitely recommend!"
Sandy S.
5.0
(1)
Available to cat sitter and dog walker- sitter. I have experience with pet care and with house sitting. Have good references.
Dianne can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She was hired mainly to transport my wife, who has Alzheimer's, to a Day Care facility. Dianne is extremely reliable, smart, punctual and very professional. She is always on time and ready to help. Comes up with excellent suggestions in order to help difficult...
Abraham C.
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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 21 years old. I Provide pet sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have experiencing caring for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Guinea pig, rat, Bunny ect.
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
(1)
I have a dog, have had many dogs and cats, have done house- and pet-sitting for a household of three cats on multiple occasions. I adore animals, and I know how important they are, and how much quality care matters. I am looking into first aid certifications, as well.
Jessica can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Jessica to house and cat sit for 2 weeks. I was given regular updates as requested, and returned to a clean house, living plants and well fed/cared for cats. My cats are very loud, demanding and occasionally difficult and destructive. Jessica was...
Leah S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I always wanted a kitty from the time I was a little girl, so I would put an ad for the local animal shelter on my dad's desk everyday for weeks until we finally got one! We eventually had to give him away, but I was the primary care giver for a cat named Simba at the missions base where I lived for a year. And I dog sat for a...
Joanne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Joanne was very thorough and attentive as a pet sitter. She took great care of our dog and cat for us and we will definitely use her services again should the need arise. We recommend her to anyone needing a good pet sitter."
Janet T.
5.0
(1)
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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Want to take a vacation? Work long hours? Have a new puppy that needs attention? Let me help care for your dog or cat. I provide pet sitting and overnight stays, walking, feeding, playtime and TLC. I am also trained as an animal shelter dog walker and companion.
Wendy can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I worked with Wendy for 2.5 years, from the time my 2 cats were kittens. Wendy, or "Aunt Wendy" as she later became known in our family, offered the highest level of care to my cats. She was always super dependable, organized, trustworthy, and very intuitive. My...
Heidi S.
Laura A.
Port Washington, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Devoted In-Home Pet Nanny For Dogs And Cats!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Dog, Cat, and Bird lover. I learned to care for animals because they have always been an important part of my life. Growing up on Long Island, my family adopted dogs and cats from animal shelters. As an adult, I've pet parented four shelter cats and two dogs- a terrier mix and a german shepherd. All of my cats lived to be...
Laura can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"To be completely honest, I was apprehensive at first to hire a stranger to care for our two dogs. I expressed my concerns to Laura over email and she completely understood. Laura and I communicated several times over email so that we could get to know each other...
Michelle 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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've worked as a House Manager, Pet Sitter, Dog Walker & Personal Assistant for the past 5 years and I have extensive experience with both Dogs and Cats.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a friendly, responsible, animal lover. I've lived with cats all my life, fostered a tiny orphaned kitten, and have pet sat for both cats and dogs. I can provide stellar references upon request. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss my services!
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
(2)
I've been sitting, both cats and dogs, for friends in NYC for over 20 years--and for clients over 5 years. I have loved all animals my entire life. True story... when I meet dogs on the street and give them eye contact, they come to me. I'm a pet snuggler and give loads of attention to all animals!
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Mary is very responsible, caring, sweet, and empathetic, both with people and with pets!
As a caregiver, she really goes the extra mile and is a joy to be around. You and/or your pet(s) could not be in better hands :-)"
Michael L.
5.0
(1)
I had experience taking care of dogs and cats when I was living in Colombia. I really enjoy spending time with them and being outside . I have 2 years of experience while I was doing babysitter part time job and also studying my career .
Laura can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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 walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Quinn is great! Very punctual and our dog loved spending time with her!"
Kelly S.
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Mount Vernon, NY
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation.
- Melonee D.
Giana F.
5.0
Giana took great care of our bearded dragon and we have sought her out for care multiple times. She is reliable, sweet, and kept things nice and tidy for our pet. It's difficult to express the peace of mind we felt having Giana as our sitter. Definitely recommend!
- Sandy S.
Dianne L.
5.0
She was hired mainly to transport my wife, who has Alzheimer's, to a Day Care facility. Dianne is extremely reliable, smart, punctual and very professional. She is always on time and ready to help. Comes up with excellent suggestions in order to help difficult situations. I would not hesitate to...
- Abraham C.
Jessica A.
5.0
I hired Jessica to house and cat sit for 2 weeks. I was given regular updates as requested, and returned to a clean house, living plants and well fed/cared for cats. My cats are very loud, demanding and occasionally difficult and destructive. Jessica was amazingly kind, caring and more patient...
- Leah S.
Joanne C.
5.0
Joanne was very thorough and attentive as a pet sitter. She took great care of our dog and cat for us and we will definitely use her services again should the need arise. We recommend her to anyone needing a good pet sitter.
- Janet T.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Mount Vernon, NY
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Mount Vernon, NY?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Mount Vernon, NY through Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 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 Mount Vernon, NY?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Mount Vernon, NY. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 3 cat sitters in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY?
The best cat sitters near you in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Mount Vernon, 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.