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Jessica C.


Arlington Heights, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Animals Pick Up My Vibes..

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Lover of all animals, although allergic to cats, they warm up to my very quickly and can pick up in my warm, loving energy. I am very attentive and responsive to the needs of the animals, whether it's time for exercise, bathroom walk, snugs or training time I am in tune with the needs of your pet!
Jessica can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Angela M.


Cambridge, MA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years experience dog sitting and dog walking. I love dogs of all breeds, I have 2 dogs myself (both giant german shepards), but I love small dogs just as much. I have 5+ years of dog sitting, dog walking, and taking care of other animals such as fish, cats, and rodents. I would absolutely LOVE the chance to help...
Angela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
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Maria V.


Cambridge, MA

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

Alysia M.

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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 walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Emily was professional, courteous, and so wonderful with our dogs. We booked her very last minute after our pet sitting plan fell through unexpectedly, but Emily saved the day and was willing to meet and watch the dogs on short notice. Our dog Lucia usually takes...

Christian B.

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Eliana S.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I volunteered at an animal shelter for three years and I am very experienced in socializing antisocial dogs as well as walking dogs with triggers. I absolutely adore animals and cannot wait to meet your special pups!
Eliana can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Corinne M.


Brighton, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable and responsibe dog walker/pet sitter/ pet transportation. I have cared for family, friend, and client's dogs, varying in breed, from boarding to walking. As a former college athlete, I am excited about the opportunity to walk and care for dogs for you and your pets desired distance! Please inquire with any questions.
Corinne can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Corinne was a great pet sitter and walker for our 4-month old puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and I felt completely at ease knowing she would be in good hands. I would highly recommend! "

Mariela L.

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Diana S.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I looove animals. I miss so much my cats and dogs in Colombia where I am from. As I miss them so much I have decided to be a sitter
Diana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love."

Susana F.

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Kayleen H.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter, Walker And Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.
Kayleen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!"

Bijit K.

Love animals. I have a cat of my own. I grew up with a dog. I walk my friends dogs for her while she's at work.
Rose can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Denisa K.


East Boston, MA

$21-40/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Denisa, I have personally taken care of my Yorkie Poo, Chase since he was a puppy and trained him everything he knows. Over the years I have watched other friends/family dogs for a few hours to a few days. I am very active and enjoy play time, long walks, and exercising in general! I have mainly worked with...
Denisa can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Denisa is one of the brightest young women that I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is very motivated to succeed and will do her best to accommodate all of your needs. She will be a great influence on anyone she interacts with and I could not imagine a a...

Nancy M.

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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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Kate R.


Cambridge, MA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Kates Canine Dog Walking Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide loving and caring attention for the entire time period. Iv been doing this for about two years now. I'm comfortable with all breeds and different sized animals. most of my clients are dogs and cats, however if your Childs pet gerbil needs a home for your vacation time I can definitely do that as well. My daily schedule...
Kate can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
Hi! My name is Jackie and I have a lifetime of experience with a wide range of pets. I've cared for dogs, cats, fish, hermit crabs, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, rabbits, and hamsters. I'd be happy to pet sit and/or take your pet for walks. I have experience administering oral medications to dogs, cats, and lizards.
Jacquelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I have a very anxious 6 year old pup, he’s often nervous meeting other people and dogs. Jackie took the time to make Mac feel comfortable with her and got to know the ins and outs of his personality. It’s been two years now and we use her every time we go away and...

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Alexa F.


East Boston, MA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Self-employed With A Busy Pet-sitting Side Gig

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm Alexa. I have a thriving side gig as a dog and cat boarder and I also offer cat check-ins, and on-occasion, dog walks. I have 50+ five-star reviews on a popular pet-sitting app and have been doing this for 4. 5 years. For boarding, I only take one pet or one family of pets at a time. I book boarding stays a bit ahead...
Alexa can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Alexa was great to work with! She took care of my cat Oscar for a week and did a great job checking in on him, giving him food, and administering kitty meds. Would definitely hire again! Thanks so much!"

Stephen N.

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Ilana C.


Cambridge, MA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover And Caregiver!

I am a responsible, conscientious animal lover who would love to take care of your pet! I always had pets growing up and learned how to provide animals proper care and love from a very young age. I have walked and cared for friends' animals on a regular basis as well. I am comfortable and experienced in dog walking, cat and dog...
Ilana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I want to give a shout-out to Ilana as an amazing cat sitter for Storm! She treats him like her own and their bond is undeniable. Storm always rushes to her as soon as she walks in the room. Ilana goes above and beyond, making sure Storm is happy, well-fed, and...

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Starlette P.


Brighton, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love dogs. My father is a contractor and built a pet hospital in which I have volunteered over 100 hours. Although I don't live with any at this moment, I have much experience walking, feeding, and in general taking care of dogs. Please contact me to take care of your dog!!
Starlette can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Starlette took care of my cat and dog in my home for 10 days including overnights. She is a mature, dependable young woman and not only conveyed those qualities over our facetime calls during our interview, but she was also extremely conscientious and...

Tracey W.

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Maxie G.


South Boston, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I just moved to South Boston June 1st. I do have a full time job in Healthcare, from 9-4 in Wilmington MA. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I grew up with a long haired black cat and a fox hound dog! I live right across from Carson beach in South Boston, which is perfect for dog walking. I have done many dog/house...
Maxie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Maxie was amazing! I do on-call work and she was always available at the last minute to check in on my cats. She was kind and responsive and I cannot recommend her enough!"

Olivia H.

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Corinne M.


Brighton, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Corinne and I am a recent graduate of Bentley University. I am looking for a babysitting job, dog walking/sitting/transportation job, or helping with errands/assistant type tasks. I am available for week night, weekend, and some mid-day care opportunities depending on location. Please message me and reach out with...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Corrine was an excellent dog-sitter and walker! I felt completely at ease leaving her all day with our 4-month old puppy Lila. Corinne checked in and gave updates throughout the day and ensured Lila had plenty of walks and playtime to get her energy out. Highly...

Mariela L.

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Brianna S.


Watertown, MA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...
Brianna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Brianna was great! We worked things out over phone/text/email as needed and she stopped by my place every other day to make sure my cats were fed, their litter box cleaned and they were cared for while I was on vacation. She sent pictures each visit! The idea of...

Candice M.

I grew up with animals all my life. I remember the many times my brothers and I would go to my grandmother's farm, where we spent most of our childhood, surrounded by every kind of animal you can imagine. My mother always had many dogs and loved to dress them up in the most creative costumes, and they loved the attention she...
Saymon can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Arlington Heights, MA

Maria V.

5.0

Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her.

- Alysia M.

Emily D.

5.0

Emily was professional, courteous, and so wonderful with our dogs. We booked her very last minute after our pet sitting plan fell through unexpectedly, but Emily saved the day and was willing to meet and watch the dogs on short notice. Our dog Lucia usually takes some time to get used to strangers,...

- Christian B.

Corinne M.

5.0

Corinne was a great pet sitter and walker for our 4-month old puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and I felt completely at ease knowing she would be in good hands. I would highly recommend!

- Mariela L.

Diana S.

5.0

She is an excellent worker, she deserves the job. Everything she does she does with love.

- Susana F.

Kayleen H.

5.0

Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!

- Bijit K.

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