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Melina L.


Derwood, MD

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Sitting

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I have experience caring for animals including dogs, cats, chickens, small reptiles, and fish. I can feed, let out/take on walks, and monitor your pets depending on your needs.
Melina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Samantha D.


Derwood, MD

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I've had plenty of dog sitting experiences with different families. I currently have an energetic 2-year-old silver and lab and a 10-year-old chihuahua. I'm responsible & caring, will play/walk dogs.
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Caroline R.


Derwood, MD

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Animal Caretaker Available

I absolutely love dogs of all breeds, especially pit bulls! I am happy to help with walking, bathing, feeding, or letting dogs out when you aren't home. I have owned dogs my whole life and have dog sat for friends in the past.
Caroline can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! My name is Luisa, and I'm a responsible and loving pet caregiver. I have experience taking care of dogs, including walking, feeding, playing, and providing lots of attention. I'm patient, reliable, and treat every pet like my own. If needed, I can also help with basic training and reinforcing good habits. I'd love to help...
Luisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Rachel L.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

5.0

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I have cared for dogs and cats my whole adult life. Currently have 4 cats and working for a dog walking/pet sitting service. My schedule is somewhat flexible. Additionally.
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious...

Amanda F.

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Suely G.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Friend Animal

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I always had dogs and cats since my childhood. I love having many of them around, they are the joy of the house. My dogs currently live in Brazil, so I would love to play and walk with your little friend.
Suely can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Ludimila C.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I have some experience with a dogs and cats, I used to go walk or do some small hike with the dogs also I used to be at house watching and feeding the dog when the family is out doing trips or hangout. Also I do have a kitties and I'd love watch your cat. I love to play, to make them happy and comfortable with...
Ludimila can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:

NAPPS Certified

5.0
"We hired Ludmilla to watch our two cats, and we strongly recommend her. The cats quickly bonded with her after we left them for vacation. Ludmilla kindly sent us proof of life photos and videoa of our cats to ease our minds. Clearly, she is an animal loving person....

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Katie F.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Let Me Care For Your Pets!

Hi Care community! I currently work for DCs animal shelter and previously worked for 7+ years for an international animal welfare organization and prior to that I was a professional dog walker/pet sitter in Baltimore County... so you could say that animal welfare is in my DNA! I'm looking to take on occasional pet sitting gigs...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie provided consistently wonderful after-school and full-time summer care to our 2 boys for over 5 years. She was extremely dependable, always patient and pleasant, and dedicated to providing loving and consistent care to my sons. She helped with a number of...

Kate K.

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Samanta C.


Montgomery Village, MD

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Supervising cats and dogs while their owners are away. Key responsibilities include providing food and water, taking dogs out for a walk, and providing companionship.
Samanta can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Andrea G.


Rockville, MD

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Pet Care And Child Care Provided

I have taken care of cats, kittens, dogs, and ferrets. As for dogs, I have cared for both large and small and at most have cared for three at a time. This care includes feeding, walking, and playing. I have also stayed overnight for care for dogs and cats as well. I love animals and am considering a career in animal...
Andrea can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Andrea is one of the kindest, most caring individuals you'll ever meet. She has cat sit my cat on multiple occasions and has gone out of her way to make him feel comfortable and loved while I was away. She is responsible, trustworthy, and genuine. A true gem of a...

Raga N.

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Taylor B.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experiences Petsitter!

Hi, I'm Taylor! I absolutely love animals, especially dogs and cats. I have one dog and two cats of my own, and I've been caring for animals my entire life. In addition to my personal pets, I regularly volunteer at my local humane society, where I walk, play with, and train dogs, as well as socialize with cats. Additionally, I...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Taylor is the best dog/cat/house sitter we have ever hired! She came over to meet our pets and get oriented with our house. She was so friendly, communicative, and good with our cat and dogs! We left for over a week, and every day, she sent text updates on the...

Melissa B.

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Shivani S.


Germantown, MD

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog And Cat Lover Available For Pet Care, Daily Walks And Also Occasional Last-Minute Needs

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I am a pet owner and have grown up with dogs and cats from a young age (small and big). As a owner of a Pomeranian, I have learned how to take care of dogs such as feeding them, taking them on walks, playing with them and also being aware of what dogs should not do or eat. I have experience with dogs ranging from German...
Shivani can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Shivani just started with us, but we can already tell she's going to be a huge help! During our interview, she took the time to walk around the park with us to get to know our dog. She was gentle with our pup and seemed to really understand how to work with dogs. "

Lauren S.

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Victor M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kind Pet Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I provide cat and dog care including feeding, waste cleanup, walking, playing, etc. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I have owned and cared for various cats and dogs. Look forward to assisting with your pet care needs.
5.0
"Victor was employed by us to feed our koi (pond) while we were in transition of moving and new owners coming in. He was very good at following our obscure directions and kept well in touch alerting us to any issues. He was timely and very efficient and we recommend...

Sara F.

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Teresa B.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a lover of all animals. I have owned several dogs, 2 birds, hermit crabs, fish and walking sticks as pets. I have been a pet sitter for my friend's dog, my co worker's dog, my aunt's cats, my grandmothers bird and my neighbor's turtle.
Teresa can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We are so happy to have Teresa boarding for our pet. We are lucky to hire her in the last minute. I will definitely recommend her if you need a pet sitter or boarding she is great!!!"

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Sarah M.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I Will Love and Care For Your Pets!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have a small business and walk and take care of pets. I take some to my house, stay at your house or do daily walking. I know how much people love their animals because I have a dog and cat, and can't imagine my life without them. I love animals. I think they bring so much joy into our lives. I will treat your pets like my...
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding & more
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Andrea G.


Rockville, MD

$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver & Pet Sitter

I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She allows for so much room for imaginative play; kids feel heard and loved. I have known Andrea personally for 18...

Allie B.

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Stephany P.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr

I Love Animals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Stephany. I'll be so glad to be working with your dog or cat. I would love to play with them and feeding them. I'd really enjoy going for walks or why not, jogging with your dog. I have to problem with cleaning and picking up their mess.
Stephany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Marcia G.


Germantown, MD

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

20+ Years In Early Childhood Care/BA In Early Childhood

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

*** Criminal background check available upon request. Hi my name is Marcia. I love working with children. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years, many of those years as a lead teacher. I have also worked as a nanny for over 5 years. I am a proud mother of 3 grown children and a loving grandmother of 4. I...
Marcia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marcia has been taking care of our 19 month old since he was 6 months old. She has been great! She is beyond reliable, has never been late once. She communicates really well and lets me know if there is anything to be concerned about and always gives a re-cap of...

Devon A.

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Paige C.


Kensington, MD

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caring College Sitter

I love taking care of animals! I have worked in pet sitting and walking and the local Parks department in for animal care. From dogs, to cats, to lizards, to hedgehogs, I love caring for all animals big and small. I am a full time student and very caring, attentive, and kind.
Paige can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
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Ingrid K.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am energetic and positive person, always trying to see the good side of everything. I have been living in the United States for two years as an au pair, taking care of kids and a dog. I was responsible to feed, walk, play and make company. Now I just got married and leave in Maryland. We have a lovely black Labrador. I have a...
Ingrid can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Derwood, MD

Rachel L.

5.0

We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious throughout the pandemic. I've had no...

- Amanda F.

Ludimila C.

5.0

We hired Ludmilla to watch our two cats, and we strongly recommend her. The cats quickly bonded with her after we left them for vacation. Ludmilla kindly sent us proof of life photos and videoa of our cats to ease our minds. Clearly, she is an animal loving person. We would have no problem using...

- Care member

Katie F.

5.0

Katie provided consistently wonderful after-school and full-time summer care to our 2 boys for over 5 years. She was extremely dependable, always patient and pleasant, and dedicated to providing loving and consistent care to my sons. She helped with a number of chores around the house (laundry,...

- Kate K.

Andrea G.

5.0

Andrea is one of the kindest, most caring individuals you'll ever meet. She has cat sit my cat on multiple occasions and has gone out of her way to make him feel comfortable and loved while I was away. She is responsible, trustworthy, and genuine. A true gem of a human being. I can't recommend her...

- Raga N.

Taylor B.

5.0

Taylor is the best dog/cat/house sitter we have ever hired! She came over to meet our pets and get oriented with our house. She was so friendly, communicative, and good with our cat and dogs! We left for over a week, and every day, she sent text updates on the pets and even sent us photos/videos...

- Melissa B.

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