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Hi! I'm a lifelong animal lover with personal experience caring for dogs, cats, goats, and chickens. I currently have four dogs, a cat, six goats, and chickens of my own! I also regularly dog-sit for several families during the summer and am comfortable with pets of all sizes, temperaments, and needs. I understand how important...
Madeline can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Kassidi K.
Athens, OH
$9-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have grown up with three dogs and four cats. I take care of them, including feeding, walks, picking up poop, scooping litter boxes, baths, etc. I have a history of pet sitting three dogs and a bird occasionally. I am comfortable with dogs or all sizes. I truly love animals.
Kassidi can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Hi! I am a dependable, animal-loving music therapist in Athens, OH. I always had pets growing up and have experience growing pet-sitting for friends and family. Furry friends are family and I always look after other people's pets as if they were my own!
Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Chloe F.
Athens, OH
$15-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a huge animal lover, my family currently has 4 dogs. I have been pet-sitting for the past 5 years. My experience with dogs ranges from small to large breeds, so I can handle any type of dog. I can provide dog sitting in your home.
Chloe can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Laurelle S.
Athens, OH
$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have house/pet sat several times for at most 2 weeks. I also own a dog of my own and have owned hamsters and fish in the past. When pet sitting I take the dogs on a walk at least once a day.
Laurelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Jacob L.
Athens, OH
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Grew up with two dogs and a cat and am very comfortable around animals. Would love to help care for your pet and give you a peace of mind that it's in good hands.
I'd describe my personality as laid back, honest, and understanding
I started working with animals when I was in high school I started pet sitting for people in...
Jacob can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting
I've dog sat various breeds of dogs Pitbull Husky mixes, Golden-Doodles, American Bully's, Shiatzus, Doberman Pinschers, Lab mix, and French Bulldogs! I've owned pets since I was very young! I'm comfortable with all dog breeds! I also love smaller animals such as rabbits, hamsters, Guinea pigs etc.! I am very much an animal...
Tory A can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, grooming
Emma H.
Athens, OH
$8-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been dog sitting and house sitting for the last two years! Let me know if you need someone to help you out.
Emma can also help with: Pet sitting
Eisabeth O.
Athens, OH
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello!
I am a reliable and creative person who is currently in my last half of my undergraduate degre. While my profile doesn't speak out loud for my experience, I have two dogs back home and pet sat neighborhood pets during the holidays. I am a planner and very organized person, and paired with my creativity I am also a quick...
Eisabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I'm Delaney and I am a junior at OU in the School of Nursing. I have 5 cats, one dog, a snake, and a hamster. I have been around pets since the day I was born, and I am quite experienced when it comes to taking care of them! I am looking for a variety of work right now to help pay for my tuition, so contact me if you are...
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I provide pet-sitting in your own home, and am willing to make daily visits or live-in as necessary. I have experience with dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes, and levels of attention, and am willing to cater to a variety of special requests (speaking with or singing to pets, leaving music on when not home, etc.) Pay is up for...
Katelyn can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Nitannja J.
The Plains, OH
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Nitannja , I have experience with cats and dogs since I was little. I have grown up around them and help sit for multiple households. I have experience administering medication, prior experience with a household who needed medication provided when they were away.
Payment is due at time of services.
I look...
Nitannja can also help with: Pet sitting
Hey my name is Dustin, I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I recently moved to the area and looking to care for your animals while you continue with daily life.
Dustin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Athens, OH
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Athens, OH?
Dog sitters near you in Athens, OH 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.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Athens, OH?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Athens, OH 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 Athens, OH is $12.70.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Athens, OH?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Athens, OH. 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.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Athens, OH?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Athens, OH 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.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Athens, OH?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Athens, OH, 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.