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Cat sitters in Waltham, MA

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Taylor S.


Watertown, MA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Cat Sitter Looking For Opportunities!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For over seven years, I have volunteered with a local cat rescue caring for the cats at their storefront location, and have also taken care of cats at their homes while their owners are away. Creating trust and bonds with cats as well as providing the best care possible is my priority and specialty! I have a very open and...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Taylor took care of our two cats for a week. She was very good with them and they were calm and happy on our return. She's very responsive and timely for messages and meetings. She sent pictures with the frequency we requested. I highly recommend her and will...

Rosemary M.

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Kayleen H.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter, Walker And Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.
Kayleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!"

Bijit K.

Hi! My name is Jackie and I have a lifetime of experience with a wide range of pets. I've cared for dogs, cats, fish, hermit crabs, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, rabbits, and hamsters. I'd be happy to pet sit and/or take your pet for walks. I have experience administering oral medications to dogs, cats, and lizards.
Jacquelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I have a very anxious 6 year old pup, he’s often nervous meeting other people and dogs. Jackie took the time to make Mac feel comfortable with her and got to know the ins and outs of his personality. It’s been two years now and we use her every time we go away and...

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Merri-anne S.


Boston, MA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....
Merri-anne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

Leslie B.

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Julia L.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Julia. I would love to help you take care of your pets. I'm head over heels with dogs and cats of any breed, age or size. I have been a dog walker/sitter in the Boston area for about 6 years now. I started out with walking apps, and then spent about 3 years collectively working for dog walking companies and...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how hard it can be to find someone who is fit to take care of them. Although they are cute and lovable, they also...

Kaitlin S.

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Brianna S.


Watertown, MA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...
Brianna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Brianna was an excellent communicator. I was nervous to leave my pet with someone od never met but Brianna immediately put me at ease and Pecan had a lovely day. Brianna took her walking in the woods which will have been a great adventure Thank you Care.com for...

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Desiree R.


Boston, MA

$15-25/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, pet sitting
5.0
"We feel so blessed to have met Desiree! She pet sat our Mia last night while we were in town for a family wedding. Desiree is absolutely lovely! She was a joy to meet and was kind and attentive to Mia. She was the best! One would be very fortunate to have Desiree...

Pam M.

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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 walking, pet sitting
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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Aliyah N.


Natick, MA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover Looking For Animal Care Positions!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a crazy animal lover my whole life! I grew up on my uncles farm in Upstate New York and growing up my parents had 5 cats and a boxer. I worked at the Natick Community Farm as my first job and cared for all the farm animals there. I have always volunteered for Stray Pets In Need nearly my whole life with my mother who...
Aliyah can also help with: Grooming, boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking & more
5.0
"Aliyah was an incredible caregiver to my senior dog. She showed such compassion and understanding of a senior dogs need. You should not hesitate to hire her….. she is great!"

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Pet Caregiver

Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood

I have been a pet lover my entire life and have personally owned a variety of pets. Additionally I've professionally cared for dogs, cats, various kinds of birds, fish, geckos, frogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, chameleons, gerbils, axolotls, mice, hamsters, rats, ferrets, chinchillas, snakes, degus and turtles. I...
Hollie can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Hollie is simply a caring person. That was very clear to me on our first meeting. My shy, mama's boy cat warmed up to her immediately! Hollie went out of her way to meet us and even agreed to still pet-sit when our plans changed at the last minute. She sent...

Amanda N.

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Sean T.


West Roxbury, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love animals and have always had a soft spot for dogs & cats. I have over 10 years of experience dog sitting/house sitting for families who go away on vacation or have to travel for work. I believe it is important to take each pet's individual personality and preferences into account when caring for them. Dogs & cats are...
Sean can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Sean is reliable and calm. A necessity with 2 large dogs and a cat. "

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experience sitter with 10 and plus years of experience. I love animals. I have a cat on my own. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Oksana can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Oksana, was amazing when with our older cat And he loved her. She was the only one that we used for our cat. She was always willing to help, and she was truly great to work with. She is very personal, friendly, reliable, trustworthy, and honest."

Anna S.

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Brenda C.


Sudbury, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care. Available For Sitting While You Are Away.

Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood

My name is Brenda. My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting. I have been a dog sitter, walker, boarder, and trainer for several years. I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "kids". I grew up with a household of furry friends, and I couldn't imagine my life without...
Brenda can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, dog training, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine & more
Skills:

NAPPS Certified

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Brenda is an amazing dog sitter. She goes above and beyond to take care of our furry family members. She sends daily updates and photos. She takes good care of our home and our pets and is such an awesome person! Lucky to have her as our dog sitter"

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Kelsey L.


Brighton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover With Flexible Hours

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been around pets my whole life and I love them all! We've always had dogs but we've also had parakeets, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, and a rabbit! I've also been around cats through family and friends but unfortunately haven't had my own due to my mom's allergies and landlord restrictions. Since age 14 friends/ family...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kelsey has been an animal lover for as long as I've known her. She's always volunteering to help take care of other's pets, and loves every second of it. And the animals love her! She is very reliable and trustworthy, so you would be leaving your pets in good...

Samantha P.

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Sophia K.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

ENERGETIC & RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL LOVER

I can accept most last minute requests and I reply with an answer within minutes to make your pet sitting search easier! Now, a little about me: I have grown up with pets my whole life. I have a rabbit named Binx, he is 4 years old. I have had German Shepherds since I was born. I currently have a 6-year-old German Shepherd. He...
Sophia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Angela M.


Cambridge, MA

$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 sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
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Julia B.


Medford, MA

$15/hr

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul. I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and fish. I have experience administering insulin shots to cats, running errands, cleaning litter boxes, light housekeeping, etc. I can spend quality time overnight with your animal friends if needed and am happy to keep you posted on how they are...
Lesley can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Leslie stayed at our home and took care of our older dog. Everything was perfect when we returned home and our dog adores her! I would highly recommend Leslie for overnight pet sitting."

Christine H.

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Cristina B.


Watertown, MA

$10-16/hr10 yrs exp

Comfortable With Paws And Claws! :)

I have been a pet-sitter to many family friends, tenants and neighbors over the years. I have taken care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and turtles. I am also a volunteer at the MSPCA animal shelter where I work with small animals such as rabbits, chinchillas, ferrets, mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs.
Cristina can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"I've known Cristina for about 10 years. With her huge heart and love for animals, I knew she'd be great to help take care of my kitten. She is THE BEST cat sitter-- so good it appears my cat prefers her to me! It's a huge relief to know I can count on her for cat...

Amanda S.

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Sophia R.


Medford, MA

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Help With Your Fur Babies!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...
Sophia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had lots of water on her walk since it was a very hot day. She also was good company for Paisley when was she...

Jena P.

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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Waltham, MA

Taylor S.

5.0

Taylor took care of our two cats for a week. She was very good with them and they were calm and happy on our return. She's very responsive and timely for messages and meetings. She sent pictures with the frequency we requested. I highly recommend her and will use again in the future.

- Rosemary M.

Kayleen H.

5.0

Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!

- Bijit K.

Jacquelyn J.

5.0

I am the worlds biggest homebody and had to travel for work to Chicago last minute last year. My husband and I have two rescue dogs that have special needs (separation anxiety and one is incontinent). Kenneling was a financial barrier and a horrifying option. We found Jacquelyn through Care.com and...

- Care member

Merri-anne S.

5.0

We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne.

- Leslie B.

Julia L.

5.0

I work at a pet resort where I feed, clean, give medicine to, and play with animals daily. So as someone who works with animals constantly, I know how hard it can be to find someone who is fit to take care of them. Although they are cute and lovable, they also require an abundance of patience and...

- Kaitlin S.

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