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Ashley M.
Atglen, PA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a wife & mom of a 6-month-old little boy. I am organized, dedicated, self motivated and reliable. I love to clean, help others and also teach children of all ages! For the last four years I have served as a Financial Service Specialist at Truist Bank. I have been babysitting and dog sitting since I was 12. Now that I'm a...
Ashley can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for animal welfare with many years of personal experience with cats, dogs, and various little critters, as well as professional experience pet-sitting and working/fostering for the Brandywine Valley SPCA and Faithful Friends Animal Society.
I have experience with administering oral/topical medication, as well...
Bronwen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Bronwen was AMAZING to work with! She came by for a meet and greet with my two elderly kitties before our vacation. They came right over and got along very well. Tool excellent care of our little ones with photo,video and text updates with every visit. It was so...
Bevin G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been an animal lover my entire life and have 2 cats and 1 dog and I love to shower pets with affection so I decided to become a professional pet sitter! I am insured & bonded with Kennel Pro and a member of Pet Sitter's as well as Professional United Pet Sitters. I'm also background checked by Acutraq and certified in Pet...
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I hired Nicole to drop in on my dog and 2 cats while we were away last weekend. She arrived on time for every visit and stayed the whole half hour. We have several cameras throughout the house and we were delighted to see her interaction with
all 3 animals. I will...
Monika L.
5.0
(2)
Hey! I provide pet sitting in your home. I love animals, and have plenty of experience with pets of all kinds. I've watched dogs, cats, fish, chickens, lizards, and rabbits, and I grew up with a golden retriever and a chocolate lab. I am comfortable with pets of all sizes and ages, and I am willing to stay in your home if your...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Belle C.
Street, MD
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! I'm a friendly and caring person with a deep love for animals. Whether I'm playing with my 2-year-old puppy, walking a neighbor's dog, or cuddled up with a purring kitty, I love my time spent with them! I'm very flexible in hours and willing to help out with dog walking, dog and cat sitting, extended vacation sitting, pet...
Belle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Belle is very trustworthy and considerate of others space. She is also a passionate animal lover and a great care taker because of her nurturing personality."
Mathias T.
5.0
(4)
I'm super excited to get back into pet sitting. My ideal situation would be that I have several pets that need care, or their daily walk during mid-afternoons. I would like to establish a strong client base and accommodate their needs when something arises, but focus on daily requirements. I have a strong background in animal...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"I have known Jess for many years, both working with her as a Vet Tech and having her pet sit my many animals. She is great at both!!! She is always my first choice and I can't say enough good about her! Your animals will love her!"
Donna Rosaio H.
Emily J.
Elkton, MD
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Emily and I'm 21 yrs old. I'm still undecided whether I want to get into nursing or veterinary field. I love animals and I always have. I have taken care of many friends pets! I personally have a horse, dog, cat, and two bunnies. I have trouble going into a pet store without bringing a furry friend home. I know how...
Emily can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Sheridan M.
Bel Air, MD
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have always loved animals. I have multiple pets including a dog, guinea pigs and chinchillas. My family fosters guinea pigs as well. I have experience dog sitting and cat sitting and I love learning how to care for new animals.
Sheridan can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Sheridan watched my cat for two weeks while I was away over the holidays. She made sure he was well fed, and played with him when he was lonely. I highly recommend Sheridan to watch your pets."
Care member
Dawn A.
Bel Air, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a former vet tech with over 30 years of paid pet sitting/dog walking and farm sitting experience. I've also owned my own horse business since 1993. I was raised in a multi-pet household with dogs, cats, birds, fish and many small critters. I have a dog, cat and 5 horses.
Dawn can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Dawn was wonderful and let me know each time she came to check on my cats. "
Gillian A.
5.0
(3)
I currently have two pets Ethan (cat) and Austin my 14 year old dog. They are my fur babies! I have grown up with dogs and am comfortable around all breeds and ages. I enjoy walking and playing with my dogs and would love to help you with yours. Cat whispering and petting are also in my bag. I have done pet sitting for friends...
Bethany can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Bethany has been the perfect dog sitter for our family. We originally hired her when we lived in an apartment in Aberdeen and she was amazing with our young VERY energetic german shorthaired pointer. He LOVES her and couldn't wait to spend time with her. She is...
Kirsten M.
Anna C.
West Grove, PA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Anna. I have around 4 years of pet sitting experience with dogs and cats. I also have two cats and two dogs of my own. I am able to handle pets of varying sizes and who have different needs. I am able to give pets medication if needed as well as get them in crates. I make sure to give pets a lot of time out of...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, confident and caring. I am a very bright person who is willing to do the most for your pets. I would say that I am energetic when it comes to animals and I would he nothing but kind to any animal that I cross paths with. I am a confident pet sitter that has worked with many different breeds...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
Makenzie C.
Newark, DE
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog Lover Always Looking To Take Care Of Pets And Walk Dogs. Available For Overnight Care Also.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Everything on my account says pet care and I can't figure out how to change it. But my name is Makenzie and I have had a lot of experience with kids over the past 7-8 years. I have always babysat for family and friends and am comfortable with kids of all ages. I worked at a daycare for 3 years with the responsibility of taking...
Makenzie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Taylor C.
Newark, DE
$8-12/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My names Taylor and i've been working with animals for a little over 2 years now. I am experienced in nail trims, baths, dog walking, pet sitting, etc.
Taylor can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Karissa W.
Bear, DE
$8-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have two dogs myself, one of which has seizures. My dog that has seizures requires two different medications twice a day, so I also have experience with medication administration. In addition, I have pet sit for a couple people, in which references would be provided.
Karissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am currently employed full time (M-F 8:30-5:30) as a Supervisor at a medical equipment company.
I am here to offer child care, household care and pet care services.
I absolutely love children of all ages and animals of all types! I worked as an Assistant Teacher for a childcare learning...
Caitlin can also help with: General room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
I have many years' experience caring for cats and dogs - even reptiles. I can keep your pet company, feed and brush them, and take him or her out and if needed, go for walks with your dog on an as-needed basis or if you're going out for the evening or have a trip and just need a reliable person to help out. References are...
Juliette can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Ashley A.
Bear, DE
$15-20/hr
Grew up with a father who brought just about every animal he could find home. Dogs were always the main family pet. Watch my sisters dog a lot while she travels or has her nursing contracts and coworkers from my main job ask for me to dog sit while they go out of town or check in on their cats while they're at work so they...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Courtney C.
Bel Air, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have No Problem With Deep Cleaning.I Am Detail Oriented, Organized, Efficient,and Hard Working.
I have skills in many different fields. I have done private house cleaning and building cleaning. I have experience with dog sitting and house sitting. I have plenty of experience with children, I have a 3-year-old child my self. I am 32 years old. I am very passionate about everything I do. Any job I do I give it my all no...
Courtney can also help with: Refrigerator cleaning, move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
Karina H.
Newark, DE
$13/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Karina. I Have One Year Of Pet Sitting Experience And Care For Cats And Small Dogs.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, efficient, and reliable.
I like working with animals because I've always had pets my entire life, they make life exciting and I have fun working with them.
I'm looking to pet sit for cats, dogs, and other animals.
I started working with animals when a few of my neighbors were in...
Karina can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Rising Sun, MD
Bronwen P.
5.0
Bronwen was AMAZING to work with! She came by for a meet and greet with my two elderly kitties before our vacation. They came right over and got along very well. Tool excellent care of our little ones with photo,video and text updates with every visit. It was so reassuring to have those, being the...
- Bevin G.
Nicole W.
5.0
We hired Nicole to care for our dog and cats while we were away on vacation. This was our first experience with a sitter and I could not be more pleased. She is very good with the animals and put our minds at ease before we left. She kept in contact with us all the time to ensure the animals had...
- Joseph J.
Belle C.
5.0
Belle is very trustworthy and considerate of others space. She is also a passionate animal lover and a great care taker because of her nurturing personality.
- Mathias T.
Jessica D.
5.0
I have known Jess for many years, both working with her as a Vet Tech and having her pet sit my many animals. She is great at both!!! She is always my first choice and I can't say enough good about her! Your animals will love her!
- Donna Rosaio H.
Sheridan M.
5.0
Sheridan watched my cat for two weeks while I was away over the holidays. She made sure he was well fed, and played with him when he was lonely. I highly recommend Sheridan to watch your pets.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Rising Sun, MD
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Rising Sun, MD?
Dog sitters near you in Rising Sun, MD 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 Rising Sun, MD?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Rising Sun, MD 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 Rising Sun, MD is $17.50.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Rising Sun, MD?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Rising Sun, MD. 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 Rising Sun, MD?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Rising Sun, MD 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 Rising Sun, MD?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Rising Sun, MD, 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.