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Find dog sitters in Allston, MA that you’ll love

60 dog sitters are listed in Allston, MA

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

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 2 years

Dog sitters in Allston, MA

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Shannon M.


Winthrop, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available For Daily Walks And Last Minute Needs.

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shannon and I am 26 years old. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2020 with degree in Public Health. I have multiple years of experience with dogs, cats, etc. I love animals and I have two dogs of my own. With that being said, I understand how important it is to have your pet in the care of good hands,...
Shannon can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming
5.0
"I hired Shannon back in November and then again in February. She sent me pictures of my lovely dog (Bruno) every day."

Edward H.

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Ty B.


Quincy, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Dog Or Cat Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for several families who have pets that I care for daily as well as when they are away. I had my own large breed dog for 12 years and also grew up with dogs and cats! I have cared for many kitties and doggies throughout the Boston and south shore area.
5.0
"Ty was taking care of my elder cat for an extended period and she was really happy with her. She would text me and send me a photo every day. She also stuck around despite my grumpy cat's bad behavior and did an extra visit last moment when I realize I have...

Teodora T.

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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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit for a few hours, she did a great job with our pup playing with her, feeding her and giving her the attention she...

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Paula P.


West Roxbury, MA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

For the past 5 years, I have been walking, sitting, and boarding dogs for friends when they need help. Have boarded a beautiful boxer named Maisie. I took pictures of our play time and walks and and sent them to the owner so she was able to see what Maisie was doing. The owner was traveling so I volunteered as a courtesy to...
Paula can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Paula is a pet lover...she is dependable and flexible....she will always do her best to be as accommodating as possible even during urgent situations. She's a trustworthy person. I have had a few situations where she was able to take care of my dog Saint at a...

liliana B.

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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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Faofizah S.


Quincy, MA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Detail Oriented Sitter With A Ton Of Empathy

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been a pet parent and have always been an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, and fish. I have 4 years of paid pet sitting experience and 3 additional years of volunteer work with animals. I am an energetic, young professional who loves and enjoys the company of animals. My most recent sitting...
Faofizah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away. "

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Anna R.


Dorchester Center, MA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Short Or Long Term Pet-Sitter And Dog Walker

Anna is current graduate student at Emerson College, where she is earning her Master's Degree in Theatre Education. She loves animals and is looking for one-time or recurring pet setting and/or dog walking work while she is in school. Anna has experience looking after both dogs and cats, and has worked with many pets with unique...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Anna has cat-sit for me and my family on multiple occasions! She has not only been incredibly responsible, but has gone above and beyond simply feeding our 2 cats - she has been sure to spend time playing with them, petting them, and making sure they are cared for....

Emma L.

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Angelica C.


Revere, MA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Animal Sitting

I have a well trained 4-year-old German shepherd and love all kinds of animals. I've personally had fish, dogs, hamsters and have sat for dogs and reptiles. If you need care for your pet while you are away, I can help you out and take care of your loved one!
Angelica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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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 sitting, pet walking
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.

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Angela I.


West Newton, MA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

Friendly Responsible Pet Sitter

I am a friendly and enthusiastic person and have a lot of experience working with animals. My duties usually involve walking, feeding and overnight sitting. I have three years of experience in pet care, and my aim is always to deliver quality care and adore your pet as much as you do! Although I'm comfortable helping you take...
Angela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Angela has been walking my lab Mac as needed for a few years now. She's very dependable and loves Mac, and he is always very excited to see her too! I would definitely recommend Angela for your needs, and she has also made sure Mac is fed and walked and checked up...

Nicholas C.

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Judith N.


Dorchester Center, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Dorchester MA Pet Sitter

Thank you for checking out my profile and considering me to take care of your fur babies. I am fully vaccinated against covid and can provide you with proof on request. I am a non-smoker and very mature for my age. At home, we have a tuxedo cat named mimi and she is as adorable as yours. I love her so much as she brings so much...
Judith can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I have known Judith for a very long time. She loves animals and love taking care of them. She will make sure your babies don't feel like you are not there with them."

Juliette Z.

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Alexa F.


East Boston, MA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Self-employed With A Busy Pet-sitting Side Gig

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm Alexa. I have a thriving side gig as a dog and cat boarder and I also offer cat check-ins, and on-occasion, dog walks. I have 50+ five-star reviews on a popular pet-sitting app and have been doing this for 4. 5 years. For boarding, I only take one pet or one family of pets at a time. I book boarding stays a bit ahead...
Alexa can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"As with all pet parents, leaving our furry ones to go out of town is stressful for them and us. Alexa gave us peace of mind and was there to care for our cats. She did a wonderful job and kept contact with us. She is a very responsible pet sitter and is now our...

Ha N.

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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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Hollie is super reliable and very accommodating. A true pleasure to work with, she has looked after my cats while I am out of town on several occasions, even over the holidays. She is now my go-to when it comes to pet-sitting. -Kevin"

Kevin M.

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Victoria O.


Malden, MA

$27-45/hr2 yrs exp

Cant Wait To Meet Your Non Human Family Member!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Victoria and I would love to take the opportunity of meeting and caring for your non human family member! I do have some experience as I have dog sitted and cat sitted for a couple of years. And I absolutely love furry ( friendly ) animals !!
Victoria can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Victoria watched my dog a few times while I was away. She was reliable, reasonably priced, a great communicator, and very loving to my dog. I highly recommend her. "

Nicole L.

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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: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, 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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Corinne M.


Brighton, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable and responsibe dog walker/pet sitter/ pet transportation. I have cared for family, friend, and client's dogs, varying in breed, from boarding to walking. As a former college athlete, I am excited about the opportunity to walk and care for dogs for you and your pets desired distance! Please inquire with any questions.
Corinne can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Corinne was a great pet sitter and walker for our 4-month old puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and I felt completely at ease knowing she would be in good hands. I would highly recommend! "

Mariela L.

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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 walking, pet sitting
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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, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
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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Portia J.


Brookline, MA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Weekend Pet-sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide pet sitting on the weekends in your home. I am a college student and have grown up on a farm with cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. I am very comfortable with and have such a love for animals, and I would be privileged to take care of and spend time with your animals. I have much experience taking care of our farm and...
Portia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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 sitting, pet walking
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...

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Allston, MA

Shannon M.

5.0

Shannon was such an amazing caretaker of my cat, Luna! I'll definitely be using her services in the future.

- Linden M.

Ty B.

5.0

Ty was taking care of my elder cat for an extended period and she was really happy with her. She would text me and send me a photo every day. She also stuck around despite my grumpy cat's bad behavior and did an extra visit last moment when I realize I have miscalculated my trip days. Ty is...

- Teodora T.

Brianna S.

5.0

We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit for a few hours, she did a great job with our pup playing with her, feeding her and giving her the attention she needs. Brianna has a great...

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Paula P.

5.0

Paula is a pet lover...she is dependable and flexible....she will always do her best to be as accommodating as possible even during urgent situations. She's a trustworthy person. I have had a few situations where she was able to take care of my dog Saint at a moments notice. She has also babysat...

- liliana B.

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.

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