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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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Jacqueline A.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover

5.0

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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. can also perform baths and light grooming.
Jacqueline can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Great, responsible, happy, full of energy young lady. "

Hingel A.

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Cathy F.


Somerville, MA

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...
Cathy can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have owned a dog, cats (one year, one of my cats had kittens), a turtle, gerbils, finches, fish and frogs. My pets...

Maria S.

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Eliza F.


Boston, MA

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Pet Sitter

Hello! I'm Eliza. I'm a responsible, caring pet sitter with over a decade of experience caring for cats and dogs. I've had the joy of looking after pets for families around the world - from Massachusetts and Burlington, Vermont, to a full summer in Como, Italy. I know it's a big deal to trust someone with your home and your...
Eliza can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Eliza was wonderful: Trustworthy. Conscientious. Courteous. Reliable. I highly recommend her…"

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I have my bachelors and masters in social work. I love animals and have experience with multiple dog sitting jobs as well as having pets my entire life. I...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking
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Ellie D.


East Boston, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very comfortable and loving towards animals. I live on a farm and have had cats and dogs all throughout my life. Right now, I actually own two adoring beasts, a Saint Bernard and a Golden Retriever. Both are over 100 lbs but could not be more loving and happy. I also have two pet cats that love to cuddle and are indoor/...
Ellie can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Yulia G.


Waltham, MA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Pet-sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started to take care of cats and dogs when I was 6 years old. As a child, I was very interested in all types of animals, so I have had as a pet: fish, lizards, parrots, hamsters, and turtles. No snakes, though:) I have almost five years of a cat-sitter experience.
Yulia can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Yulia has been sitting for my cat Missy whenever I go away for many months now! She is so very dependable, loves animals and takes the very best care of her while I am gone. I never worry because I know Missy’s getting the very best care from Yulia!"

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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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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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 very trustworthy."

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Charisse M.


Waltham, MA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Weekend Dog Walker And Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Friendly dog lover/owner of 9yrs, looking for extra weekend work. I enjoy going for safe adventures, on-leash walks, and drives with my dog. I would offer the same care that I give to my own dog. Let's throw the ball around or play tug of war. Does your dog love snuggles, scratches, and massages too? Are they relentless with...
Charisse can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Charisse is fantastic. She is a great communicator, punctual, kind to our sweet puppy and came on short notice. She has consistently proven to be one of our favorite puppy sitters. Our sweet Violet loves her."

Jen B.

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Julia B.


Arlington, MA

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Dog Walker

I'm Julia and I'm 25 years old and have experience walking and sitting many types of dogs with all types of temperaments! I have a degree in Communications and love staying active. Hope we can connect!
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Julia is super friendly and very good with both my (large) dogs. Would recommend!"

Sophia F.

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Erin V.


Quincy, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With 5 years of dog sitting for small and medium-sized dogs, any dog I've met I have loved like my own! Growing up, I had 2 dachshunds and a chihuahua but have long-term sat for clients with larger dogs like sheebas, huskies, and shelties. From pet sitting, long or short walks, training, and of course taking care of my own pets,...
Erin can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Erin did a great job! My dogs loved her & communicated with us daily while we were away!"

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals!! I was a kennel technician at an animal shelter last year and had been volunteering at the same shelter for years prior. I've had experience dog sitting, as well as sitting for chickens and even rats. I have two dogs (a chihuahua and a pit bull) and two cats. As I said, I love animals:) Let me know if you have...
Anna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Juliet C.


Dedham, MA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

pet sitter , dog walker , vacation services

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am able to check in on your cats and or dogs while your away , pet taxi walking feedings and playing , Ive volunteered in a cat shelter before , walked dogs before , have given small dogs baths , Plus have had dogs and cats all my life and my children's as well , I currently have 3 indoor cats from ages 1 year , 6 years , as...
Juliet can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"My skittish cat warmed up to her fairly quickly."

Barbara B.

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Diana S.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I looove animals. I miss so much my cats and dogs in Colombia where I am from. As I miss them so much I have decided to be a sitter
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Bonded and insured

5.0
"She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love."

Susana F.

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Emily S.


Boston, MA

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a college student at Northeastern University who severely misses my dog, so I would love to get the chance to take care of yours! I have worked with dogs for my entire life. I used to do obedience, behavioral, and show training with my great dane at home, and have also petsit for friends and neighbors for as long as I...
Emily can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Emily was awesome! She was sweet, thoughtful, and very attentive while dog-sitting for our anxious rescue pup. It's clear she loves animals and I definitely would hire her again and recommend her to others looking for pet care! "

Jenn Q.

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Rosa B.


Dorchester, MA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Full-time Summer Caregiver

Hello! I am here to provide dog sitting in your own home with love, care and safety. I absolutely adore any type of dogs.
Rosa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sarah R.


West Roxbury, MA

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been dog sitting for my entire life as well as getting a puppy of my own this past year. I am skilled in the management of dogs with every kind of need including anxiety, hyperactivity, and all kinds of walking styles. I love to walk and would be happy to help a fellow dog owner!
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking
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Caroline P.


Needham, MA

$19-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"

Bonnie J.

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Maria V.


Cambridge, MA

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

Alysia M.

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Christine M.


Dedham, MA

$29-40/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Dog Lover

Hello, I live in Dedham and I have a 6-year-old Labrador/Beagle mix who is awesome and a 3yr old long haired chihuahua I grew up with dogs and cats since I was very young. I had a Golden Retriever as an adult, and now my current dogs. I take them out a lot, hiking and to the dog park and long walks. They're spoiled as I believe...
Christine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding

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

Jacqueline A.

5.0

Great, responsible, happy, full of energy young lady.

- Hingel A.

Cathy F.

5.0

Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have owned a dog, cats (one year, one of my cats had kittens), a turtle, gerbils, finches, fish and frogs. My pets have always been healthy, happy,...

- Maria S.

Eliza F.

5.0

Eliza was wonderful: Trustworthy. Conscientious. Courteous. Reliable. I highly recommend her…

- Care member

Yulia G.

5.0

Yulia has been sitting for my cat Missy whenever I go away for many months now! She is so very dependable, loves animals and takes the very best care of her while I am gone. I never worry because I know Missy’s getting the very best care from Yulia!

- Care member

Sean T.

5.0

Sean is great dog sitter. I would definitely hire him watch my dog

- Corey S.

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