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Find dog sitters in Rochester, NY that you’ll love

74 dog sitters are listed in Rochester, NY

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years

Dog sitters in Rochester, NY

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Carlene B.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I will honorably care for your pet. I have a strong desire to be around animals and will do my best to care for him/her. I worked at a groomers part time and did everything from bathing to grooming. I have one cat and one dog. I currently dog sit and dog walk. I'm a nonsmoker. I am dependable and efficient.. I am very...
Carlene can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training & more
5.0
"I appreciated how Carlene was very patient and understanding with her care of my aged dog. She was also very gentle and loving with my dog and my pet was very comfortable with Carlene. Her professional experience working as a pet groomer for 5 years really...

Sam C.

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Jill L.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Pet Sitter With Over 30 Years Experience

Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood

I have been employed in the Animal welfare field for over 25 years. I am well educated in the needs of dogs, cats, equines, household pets and most farm animals. I am able to feed, exercise, groom and love your pets in your absence. I am currently owned by my 4 dogs but have also had the pleasure of owning horses, reptiles, cats...
Jill can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming & more
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Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Jill was amazing and it was great to have a pet sitter with so much experience with dogs. She handled our Norwegian Elkhound and Shiba Inus with ease, and we learned a few things from her. She was also great with our kitties. We will absolutely hire her again! "

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Amy S.


Rochester, NY

$24-35/hr5 yrs exp

Devoted Dog Lover And Reliable Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amy, and I am an avid dog lover full of respect for our canine companions! I've had a close relationship with dogs since I was a young child. They have become an essential component of my life because of their playful character, companionship, and capacity for empathy. I had the pleasure of growing up with many...
Amy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, dog training, grooming & more
5.0
"Amy was very responsive, easygoing, and responsible. She sent lots of updates and pictures, which we appreciated as this was the first time we were leaving our newly adopted pup overnight. He had a great time, and we would definitely hire Amy again!"

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Mara H.


Rochester, NY

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I am a responsible pet owner of 2 orange cats. I have experience with dog and cat sitting. If given the chance your fur babies would be in good hands!
Mara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sabrina M.


Rochester, NY

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

I've been pet sitting for family and friends for 9 years. I've always been a big animal lover. The types of pets i've cared for are dogs (big and small), cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish and birds.
Sabrina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Grace L.


Rochester, NY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I used to work at a kennel and love being around animals and I have a dog myself too!!:)
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello everyone, I am looking to help some families out with their pets, I've always had a love for animals and I have a dog of my own. I wouldn't say I am professional trained as a dog sitter but having a dog of my own from as early as 4 weeks to now, I know the troubles that come along with it. The unexpected messy and...
Kyndel can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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Olivia R.


Rochester, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I've had dogs all my life and have pet sat for numerous family friends and coworkers. References available upon request. I love to be outside and would love to walk/feed/pet sit your furry friends :)
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Ava R.


Rochester, NY

$16-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 dogs of my own and have cat sit for a family multiple times I love all animals and I love walking and exercising by myself and with a pet friend.
Ava can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Anna W.


Rochester, NY

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

I have been pet sitting and housesitting frequently for about 4 years now. I currently provide care for dogs of 3 different families as well as a lizard and beta fish for another family. I am a more come and go carer, but often spend overnights at location of care needed. I am super flexible and love animals!
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Nancy L.


Rochester, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

I grew up with dogs and cats and currently have a dog and cat at home. I'm an experienced pet and house sitter. I began pet sitting about three years ago after retiring. My first job was staying with a military service dog for 10 days. I have been watching several small dogs on a regular basis, doing both overnight stays and...
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Melissa P.


Rochester, NY

$16-17/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Animal Loving Pet Sitter

I can provide animal care in your home or mine. I have been an animal lover and pet owner my entire life. I have cared for many of my family and friends' pets in their home and in mine. Currently, I have 3 dogs and 1 foster dog in my home, but I would be able to keep your pets separate. I am comfortable with all mammals...
Melissa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
Hi, I'm Samantha, a caring and dependable pet sitter with a genuine love for animals of all shapes and sizes. I understand that pets are family, and I'm here to provide them with the same love, attention, and care you would. Whether it's daily walks, feeding, playtime, or overnight stays, I tailor my services to meet your pet's...
Samantha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Jennifer G.


Rochester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey animal lovers! I'm Jen and I would love to take care of your four legged friends. I am a full time school counselor but I am looking for some pet-sitting jobs to fill some time while I am not at work. I have been pet sitting for family friends since I was about 10 years old. What started out as favors for friends ended up...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking
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Austin T.


Rochester, NY

$18-40/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Cleaner And Dog Sitter

I am a U. S Marine Veteran and small business owner. I grew up watching over my family's dogs. I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes, types, and ages. I can watch over your dog(s) and provide them with walking, feeding, baths... etc. Aside from dog sitting, I would be a great fit for any...
Austin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
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Delaney D.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

I grew up caring for many animals including cats and dogs. I have provided dog sitting in my home and the owner's home. I love cats and dogs of all sizes, ages and temperaments. I am very active and have no problem keeping up with an energetic pet!
Delaney can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I am definitely an animal lover. We have a dog a cat and a chinchilla. If you need a sitter to care for your pet during the day with taking it out, feeding it and giving it attention and love I am your person.
Renee can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
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Sean H.


Rochester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dog Walker & Dog/Cat Sitter

Hi there my name is Sean, One thing you should know about me is I grew up with having 3 Labrador retrievers in our family at once. I also currently live with my mother who has 3 cats and 1 sheltie dog named Bonnie. I have experience Cat and house sitting for one of my aunts and dog sitting for my other aunt. I love taking dogs...
Sean can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Kyara W.


Rochester, NY

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

As a devoted pet caregiver with years of experience in dog walking, grooming assistance, and pet sitting, I understand that pets are cherished family members who deserve love, dignity, and attentive care. My passion for animals drives me to ensure their safety and well-being, providing a nurturing environment where they feel...
Kyara can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Faith B.


Rochester, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I grew up around animals from a young age! I had a poodle for 18 years! I have taken care of multiple pets throughout my teenage and young adult years. I have a dog that I adopted when he was 9 weeks old and have trained him to sit, stay, wait, touch, catch, center, under, over, lay, up, and paw. From my experience in caring...
Faith can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Rochester, NY

Carlene B.

5.0

Carlene watched our dog for a long weekend, and she was great! We got daily updates, and she wrote a great summary of their time together when we returned. He seemed happy and well cared for when we got home. We would hire her again!

- Nina P.

Jill L.

5.0

My kids had a great time, they kept talking about how nice she was and how much they enjoyed playing with her. i highly recommend her.

- Care member

Amy S.

5.0

Amy was very responsive, easygoing, and responsible. She sent lots of updates and pictures, which we appreciated as this was the first time we were leaving our newly adopted pup overnight. He had a great time, and we would definitely hire Amy again!

- Care member

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Dog Sitters in Rochester, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 74 listed dog sitters.