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Venetia F.

Arlington, MA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting, cat sitting and dog walking. I have experience with beagles, collies, rottweilers, cockapoos, golden retrievers, dalmatians, and huskies. I also have experience with cat sitting. I am an animal lover. I have had my own dog (a cockapoo) for 5 years. She is very energetic. I view my dog as part of the family...
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Sarah P.

Arlington, MA

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a skilled pet care professional with professional experience in pet sitting and dog walking! My approach with dogs is gentle yet effective, rooted in positive reinforcement, and tailored to each dog's unique strengths. I am extremely patient and have successfully managed more challenging dogs, including strong pullers and...
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Colleen D.

Arlington, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Colleen , a dedicated pet sitter with 5+ years of experience caring for animals of all kinds. I absolutely love spending time with pets playing, walking, and making sure they feel happy and safe while you're away. I'm experienced in administering medications and attentive to each pet's individual needs. While I...
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Kati M.

Pet And House Sitter Available

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals and have a lifetime of pet care experience taking care of cats, dogs and small animals. I currently have 2 cats of my own, so I know the importance of having someone trustworthy and caring to look after them when I'm away. I can stay in your home or drop by as needed. While there, I can bring in mail, water plants...
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Amanda S.

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
Hello Families!! I, like many in 2023, need a second job to stay afloat! I taught special education for 7 years before becoming a programs and activities coordinator at a continuing care retirement community. I have experience working with people of all ages with a wide variety of disabilities, as well as seniors, as well as...
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Alice M.

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have been cat sitting and dog sitting for as long as I can remember, and am committed to making sure our animal friends are cared for and happy :)
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Isabelle H.

Isabelle H

Arlington, MA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I am a college student studying math at UW-Green Bay, I am also on the swim team here. I am looking to get more involved with the community through this type of work. I absolutely love animals so pet walking or sitting is what I prefer to do. Though I am happy to get involved and help out other ways such as housekeeping and...
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Katie S.

Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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Jaclyn P.

Cat Sitter

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
I come with over 20 years of experience as a preschool and pre-K teacher. I still teach full time and have availability evenings during the week from 4:30 p.m. on. I have experience taking care of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, parakeets and even chameleons!
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Diana S.

Pet Lover Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
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

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

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Amy Shahrzad K.

Dog Walking/sitting/transport

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a long term volunteer at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield MA as well as a dog mom to two small dogs, one who's 13 and the other 7 months. I have my own car and have trained experience working with animals in a shelter and veterinary setting.
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Emily H.

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Animals have been a constant in my life since I was 5 years old, and caring for them comes as naturally to me as breathing. I've had years of paid experience as a pet sitter and dog walker, and even more years as a devoted pet parent. Whether your furry friend needs walks, playtime, medication, or just some gentle company while...
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Hollie J.

Caring Pet Caregiver

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 40 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
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...

Rach S. says "Great with our dog and super great communicator."

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Jazmine N.

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Hi! I'm Jazmine, I have experience caring for children between the ages of 3-15, along with dogs, cats, and reptiles. Keeping your child occupied with arts and crafts is my speciality. I am willing to do pickups and drop offs to and from school/activities and can cook up a good meal afterwards too. If you need dog or cat sitting...
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Meghan M.

True Animal Lover

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I am a former full time dog walker and manager of a dog walking and pet sitting company. I worked in the industry for almost 10 years which included dog walking, cat sitting, play groups, and boarding. I currently work in the healthcare industry and spend my free time doing cat sits or boarding dogs and animals while families...
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Milena O.

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had cats and dogs as pets, I am currently a dog walker for a German Shepherd and I am also looking for others Pet sitter jobs.
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Victoria O.

Cant Wait To Meet Your Non Human Family Member!!

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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 !!

Nicole L. says "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...

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Shannon M.

Pet Sitter Available For Daily Walks And Last Minute Needs.

Winthrop, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
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,...

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

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Lesley F.

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
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...

Jessica H. says "Lesley was such a huge help with my cat, Ravioli, over a long weekend. I especially appreciated how flexible she was when my travel plans changed. My cat...

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Makayla T.

Revere, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I also have a love for cats!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.94/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 4.6

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, MA

Dog Sitters in Arlington, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Katie S.

Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her...

- Stacy W.

Diana S.

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

- Susana F.

Hollie J.

Great with our dog and super great communicator.

- Rach S.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Arlington, MA

Dog sitters near you in Arlington, MA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Arlington, MA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Arlington, MA is $18.94.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Arlington, MA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Arlington, MA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Arlington, MA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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