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Find cat sitters in Washington, DC that you’ll love

139 cat sitters are listed in Washington, DC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years

Cat sitters in Washington, DC

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Dalvida P.


Washington, DC

$16-28/hr

Experienced Sitter, Lover Of All Animals

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Pet sitting was the first job I ever had over 12 years ago and I have done it consistently since! I've worked both in home settings and formally with my local animal shelter, meaning I have training + knowledge of how to care for/ handle animals of different types and sizes. While the majority of my experience is with dogs and...
Dalvida can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Georgia D.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr

Part-time Pet Sitter

I have always had pet dogs and have always been comfortable around animals of all shapes and sizes. I have had experience cat-sitting as well as dog-sitting in the past for various people in my neighbor hood. I have done anything from just stopping by once a day to leave food out for outdoor cats, to dog sitting for a few hours...
Georgia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
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Yuliia K.


Washington, DC

$18-26/hr1 yrs exp

I am a dedicated pet sitter from Ukraine with a deep love for cats and dogs. Growing up, I cared for my own pets. I have 3 cats in Ukraine, now my parents take care of them while I live the US. My experience with various breeds and personalities has equipped me to provide attentive and loving care for your furry friends. Whether...
Yuliia can also help with: Pet sitting
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Ruth G.


Washington, DC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Experienced Pet Sitter

I have owned and worked professionally with both cats and dogs and would love to help care for your fur baby!
Ruth can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
Hello! I'm excited to offer my services as a pet sitter and dog walker. My passion for animals began early, as I started dog walking at the age of 8. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of pets, including horses, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, bunnies, and turtles. With years of hands-on experience,...
Catherine can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I dog sat and housesat for a family for about 2 years anytime they went on vacation. Sometimes it would be two weeks or one week. I also would dog sit the grandmother's dog when she went with them. They had a boxer and cattle herder mix and the other dog was a small poodle mix. Fritz (the larger dog) unfortunately passed last...
May can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Cocoro C.


Washington, DC

$22-23/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Cocoro!

Hello! Im Cocoro. I've done cat sitting since middle school and also have done dog sitting for a Samoyed before!
Cocoro can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I hope to be of service to you and your animal companion! I have always been a lover of animals and am excited to expand my experience profile. Last summer I began pet-sitting cats in exchange for rent and it was such a positive experience for me. I moved to DC in June for my gap year from Princeton University and am...
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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 transportation, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
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Savannah W.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Caretaker

I provide dog sitting, or care-taking for other small animals, in your own home! I primarily have experience with dogs, as I grew up with Rottweilers as our family pets! I personally own a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd as well, and love working with dogs of all sizes. I also have experience with small birds, hamsters, guinea...
Savannah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training
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Lucy M.


Washington, DC

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Lucy! I've had dogs and cats in my family for 18+ years but after peacefully putting our most recent pup down, I've enjoyed walking, sitting, and boarding for neighbors and other family members. Since recently moving to South Burlington, I would love to branch out and offer my services on this platform. I have...
Lucy can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
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Payton L.


Washington, DC

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitting

I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have experience with numerous breeds of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Personally I own a dog and a rabbit. I have my own form of transportation and can feed the pets, take them for walks, make them feel loved, and can help out with grooming. I love animals and cannot wait to meet your pets!!
Payton can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Cierra C.


Washington, DC

$8-13/hr5 yrs exp

Trustworthy Pet, House,and Baby Sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A lot of my previous childcare expierence had been working at various (mostly centered around arts and humanities) camps as a counselor and educator in both high school and college. The age group I worked most with is 5-12 but also have some expierence caring for toddlers. I do also have tutoring expierence in mostly English and...
Cierra can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
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Brynlee H.


Washington, DC

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

College Student And Part Time Pet Sitter

I have had pets my whole life, ranging from cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, horses, and fish, and have cared regularly for all of them. I have pet sit for what feels like a zoo, including but not limited to cats, dogs, rabbits, and reptiles, so I have no problem, and am eager to work with any animals you may have in your family. I...
Brynlee can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Grew up with dogs and cats. Experienced pet sitter and dog walker! Willing to pet sit, feed, walk, spend time with, or administer medication to your pets while you are away!
Amelia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I'm friendly person with the animals, I love the animals, I had cat, dog, fish and birds. I'm responsable and patient.
Xiomara can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
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Morgan S.


Washington, DC

$17-22/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 walking, pet sitting
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Stacy H.


Washington, DC

$30-37/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've casually dog and cat sit throughout the years as a side gig and am great with animals! I grew up having dogs and currently have a cat. I have experience dog walking as well. I enjoy the outdoors so I'd be happy to help with that! I'm in NoMa, but can commute via public transport anywhere you need me!
Stacy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sofia P.


Washington, DC

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sofia and I have lots of experience with pets. I love animals and used to work on a ranch handling goats, chickens and donkeys. Additionally, I had two dogs and two cats growing up and have cat sit for my neighbors.
Sofia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Mary Louise B.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Washington DC Based Pet Sitter

I'm a proud rescue dog and cat mom with years of hands-on experience caring for animals of all kinds. Growing up around pets, I became comfortable with everything from high-energy dogs to shy, sensitive cats. Outside my corporate job, I spend my extra time with animals, giving them the care and attention they deserve. With a...
Mary Louise can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Cat Sitters in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 139 listed cat sitters.