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Nicole L.


Newton, MA

$15/hr

Pet-Lover Available For Work!

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I have always lived with dogs at home, I have 4 dogs of all ages and sizes that live at my parents house. I also have my own 7-year-old dog that lives with me in my apartment that I care for! I can provide dog sitting in your own home including; long or short walks, feeding, bathing, play time, and giving medicine. I love dogs...
Nicole can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Maliha C.


Newton, MA

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Can't Wait To Meet Your Fur Babies

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maliha and I am from Newton, Ma. I absolutely adore animals and even have two cats of my own (shadow and coconut)! I am a first year pharmacy student and on my free time I work for a company where I care for different types, sizes, and ages of cats and dogs. Some services I offer are boarding, house sitting...
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Mariam K.


Newton, MA

$15-16/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have had dogs since I was a kid. I have references.
Mariam can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Marissa L.


Newton, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter Who Adores Animals- References Happily Available

Hello! I am a pet sitter and I adore animals. It is my pleasure to give them excellent, loving, top notch care. I understand it can be emotionally stressful for both pets and owners while separated and I make sure your animals are loved and feel safe while in my care. While taking care of dogs, I prefer to stay overnight at...
Marissa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Anna R.


Dorchester Center, MA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Short Or Long Term Pet-Sitter And Dog Walker

5.0

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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 sitting, pet walking, 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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Sierra V.


West Newton, MA

$8-13/hr8 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hello! My name is Sierra. I love animals more than people most of the time because well have you met a dog I have years of experience Dog sitting to even watching pet snakes.
Sierra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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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: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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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Kelsey L.


Brighton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover With Flexible Hours

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been around pets my whole life and I love them all! We've always had dogs but we've also had parakeets, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, and a rabbit! I've also been around cats through family and friends but unfortunately haven't had my own due to my mom's allergies and landlord restrictions. Since age 14 friends/ family...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kelsey watched our dog Toby for us while we went away on vacation and I am so glad we found her! She did an excellent job and was very reliable. She kept in communication with us throughout the vacation and gave us updates which we had asked for. We came home to a...

Jill B.

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Deidra L.


Boston, MA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I love pets, and have a border collie of my own that just turned 2 years old (living in Seattle while I finish up grad school in Boston). I have lived with cats for the past 5 years, and have a special connection to all animals. I have over 2 years of paid pet sitting experience, and am currently employed as a daily dog...
Deidra can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion and love. "

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Natalya B.


Natick, MA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

MUZZLE NUDGE Pet Care And Boarding.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Animals are my love and passion. I am a skilled Certified Dog Trainer with over 25 years of pet care experience and excellent references. I offer safe and nurturing in-home pet sitting and pet care services for a wide range of animals, including dog, cats, fish, and small mammals: - workday check-ins and feedings, overnight...
Natalya can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Natalya walks our dog, Brady, 4 days a week. She is exceptionally reliable and Brady loves her! He is 11 years old and can be a bit stuck in his ways. He had always been hesitant to walk with his prior dog walkers, and would typically refuse to walk longer than 5...

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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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Julia is super friendly and very good with both my (large) dogs. Would recommend!"

Sophia F.

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Kayla J.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Former Seeing Eye Dog Trainer And Animal Lover

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

SPOILED PETS CENTRAL I have 8+ years of pet-sitting experience. I work from home 4/5 days a week and have a flexible schedule. I offer dog walking, pet sitting, and hospice pet care. I also have pet-sitting insurance! Want to learn more about me before you introduce me to your furry friend? Set up a free virtual meet and greet...
Kayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation
5.0
"Kayla took great care of my very shy kitten. She got her out of her shell and playing very quickly and noticed when she was starting to have a medical condition. She was very responsive and communicated daily with updates and photos. I cannot recommend Kayla enough...

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Priyanka V.


Malden, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs since I was in middle school. I recently brought back 3 dogs from a small country in Africa , where I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I've been taking care of my neighbor's pets (cats and dogs) since high school. I have also taken care of birds and fish (a beta fish was my first pet!) I am very friendly and...
Priyanka can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming
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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, pet walking, grooming
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 sitting, pet walking
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Emily D.


Cambridge, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I absolutely love animals, and I would love to help take care of your cat(s) and/or dog(s). I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"There is no better person I have met, nor will ever meet, to care for your animals. They are the singular most passionate and kind individual I know. Emily's passion is contagious and animals of all shapes and sizes adore her. She genuinely cares about animals and...

Sean D.

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Aimee M.


Natick, MA

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Dog Sitter and Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Lifelong dog owner and lover! From small mixed breeds, to Great Danes and German Shepherds, to the wee little Jack Russell Terriers, I love them all and am great with dogs and puppies! I am flexible and versatile in scheduling to play, visit, walk, slow jog, practice training exercises, short-term dog sit, and keep your dog...
Aimee can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Aimee has been a God sent for me and my Havenese puppy! Fidget is so super energetic and I couldn't control her after work when I got home. Thanks to Aimee, her extra special attention and her crazy helper Olive, Fidget is pretty worn out by the end of the...

Janet P.

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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 sitting, pet walking
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Jacqueline A.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover

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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming
5.0
"Great, responsible, happy, full of energy young lady. "

Hingel A.

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Leondine P.


Dorchester Center, MA

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I love dogs & cats so much, taking care of them would be a great opportunity. I am patient, reliable and great at multitasking. I don't have a car so I can do anything that doesn't require transportation. I can pet sit, groom, walk, and of course entertain your pets. I have a 3 legged pitbull, she's 6 years old. I can handle...
Leondine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

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

Anna R.

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. We would definitely hire Anna...

- Emma L.

Julia L.

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 require an abundance of patience and...

- Kaitlin S.

Kelsey L.

5.0

Kelsey watched our dog Toby for us while we went away on vacation and I am so glad we found her! She did an excellent job and was very reliable. She kept in communication with us throughout the vacation and gave us updates which we had asked for. We came home to a very happy puppy and a clean house!...

- Jill B.

Deidra L.

5.0

Deidre bonded with my old, neurotic dog in a way I had never seen with any dog walker. She is a very tricky dog and Deidra handled her with compassion and love.

- Care member

Natalya B.

5.0

Natalya is the best. So glad we found her. She is reliable, conscientious and gives our fur babies lots of attention. Going away on vacation is so enjoyable knowing Natalya is in charge of the fur babies at home. She sends daily updates with photos and our house was spotless when we got home....

- Care member

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