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Emma L.


Harrisonburg, VA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

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Provide dog sitting in your own home. Experience with all different sizes, breeds, and ages including high energy dogs like boxers, larger breads like german shepherds, newfoundlands, and labs, as well as smaller dogs like dachshunds. Comfortable with light grooming, walking, crate training, and behavioral training.
Emma can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine & more
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Emma S.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-17/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Emma, a dedicated and responsible pet sitter with a deep love for animals. With over 2 years of experience, I've cared for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals. I provide attentive care, including feeding, walking, playing, and administering medication if needed. I'm available for both...
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
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Kimberly M.


Staunton, VA

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Have Confidence! This Pet Sitter's Bestie Is A Vet!

A lifelong animal lover, I have had cats, dogs, and fish for many years, and have enjoyed both drop-by and over night pet sitting duties for friends and family. Plus, my very close friend is a veterinarian, so you can rest assured that if health issues arise with your fur baby, I have a direct line of communication for advice...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs my entire life and understand the care needed for dogs. I am willing to drop by your house multiple times a day, feed them and give them the necessary exercise. Additionally, I have experience pet sitting neighbor's cats for multiple years.
Hello! I have been dog sitting for around 5 years for many different families and close friends! I am a big dog lover, I have 4 great danes at home. I am reliable when it comes to walks or just letting them outside/playing/feeding. I am capable of providing excellent care for your dog!!
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi, my name is Mackenzie, and I am a college student at Bridgewater College. I love all kinds of animals and have a history pet sitting for many different families who own dogs, cats, birds, ducks, and even horses! I love fish too as I had a huge tank growing up!
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Lily V.


Harrisonburg, VA

$15-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Lily and I have been pet sitting for 3+ years. I have grown up with both dogs and cats, and I am comfortable and experienced with large dogs, I have walked 100 lb+ dogs. I love to walk, and can take energetic dogs on long walks. I also have experience with older animals. I can assist in feeding, cleaning litter boxes,...
Lily can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I have pet sat for many families around my neighborhood. I have 2 dogs of my own. I can walk, house sit, feed and keep pets company. I am responsible, reliable and very caring. I can also come for a meet and greet if you'd like to see if I would be a good fit for the job!
Colleen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, boarding
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Kaitlyn P.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-20/hr

Pet Sitter/Walker

I own both dogs and cats and have had experience pet sitting for both! I live in Harrisonburg and am currently a student, so I would be happy to help if it works with my school schedule!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Catherine S.


Staunton, VA

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hello, I am very patient, trustworthy, and caring. I have several years of paid experience with working with dogs I have always cared for dogs growing up. I help a lot of people take care of their dogs when they are in need of help of a pet sitter! I'm very responsible when it comes to animals and caring for them, to me they...
Catherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am a pet person through and through! I've always had 2 dogs of my own, as well as a feisty cat. I've worked for about 5 families over the years caring for their animals. I love pet-sitting :)
Campbell can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Brooke M.


Staunton, VA

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I have 2 dogs of my own that I love dearly! I have also looked after a coworkers dogs for a week while she went out of state for vacation. I have watched over multiple family members animals while they went on vacation! I can provide pet sitting in your own home or if need be at my home. I do have small animal training from...
Hi! I'm Jenna and I am available for your pet sitting needs! I prefer watching cats and taking care of them, but dogs are fine too. I cannot board them at my house so I'd have to watch them or walk them around your house, but I am willing to drive!
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have been described as an animal lover by many people throughout my life. I've owned many different kinds of animals including lizards, frogs, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and fish. I treat my animals as if they are family. I had a bulldog who basically grew up with me, who taught me what loyalty and love really...
Haley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Victoria N.


Harrisonburg, VA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Of Experience In Dogs, Cats And Horses! I Would Love To Pet Sit For You:)

Hello! I am currently enrolled at JMU and majoring in Kinesiology with hopes of going to grad school for physical therapy! I'm home in northern VA for the summer and would love to take on some pet sitting full time while I'm here! Although I am new to CARE. com, I have 10+ years of experience working with many types of animals...
Victoria can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
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Safiyah M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-17/hr

Safiyah M. Looking For Pet Sitting Work

I have been taking care of animals since I was little, I have a cat currently but have also had several dogs throughout my life. I also have 2 years of pet car experience. I am passionate about animals and I really enjoy spending time with them. I am energetic, enthusiastic, and will do the best job I can for your furry family...
Safiyah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I have pet sit for neighbors during high school and worked briefly at a pet supply store. I love pets, though I have more experience with dogs and cats.
Abigail can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
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Lourdes R.


McGaheysville, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I own 2 pugs and have cared for other neighbors dogs and cats. I will care and love your fur baby like if they were my own.
Lourdes can also help with: Pet walking, boarding
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Krista C.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Animal Care

I have been dog sitting for over 4 years. I have experience with multiple dogs at a time as well as a variety of different breads. My family also has a Great Dane and a standard poodle so I am comfortable around dogs of any size. I have 2 cats and can take care of cats also.
Krista can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sheury O.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

I Love Pet sitting

I have a year of experience, I love dogs , cats . .
Sheury can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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