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5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a writer who moved to Cleveland in May and I'm hoping to take on some pet sitting and dog walking. My schedule is my own so I am available for whatever needs you may have and I'm very happy to stick to a schedule that works best for you. My rates are flexible and honestly, I'm just a big pet lover who is hoping to...
Melanie can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, grooming, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting & more
Martha D.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Professional And Insured Pet Care Provider! Doggie Daycare, Boarding, Cat Visits, And Walking!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been professionally caring for dogs and cats for 7 yrs and own my own company. I am licensed and insured not just for walking, but boarding and pet sitting. I provide doggie daycare in my apartment and also boarding.
Cat sitting is another passion I love their different personalities!
I have many references. Working...
5.0
"Amazing with all dogs! Definitely second nature taking care of the pups and sends amazing photo updates frequently."
Katherine H.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Michelle
I am available for dog walking on the Upper West Side. I live very close to Riverside Park. I have experience walking dogs as I have had several dogs of my own and I am looking to make a little extra money. I am very reliable, punctual and trust worthy. I am also available for cat sitting
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy to "
Kathy A.
Katherine H.
Woodside, NY
$31/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Friendly, responsible animal lover & am the type who wants to pet every dog I see outside! Dog walker, pet sitter (dogs/cats/small pets), & drop-in visits. I'd help reinforce commands (sit, stay, down..) and offer praise & love. I'm a Senior Companion/Caregiver and do pet sitting on the side. Previously, I was a Veterinary...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Katherine to come to my apt once a day to feed/care for my 4 parrots for a few days. She was friendly, caring and very communicative while I was away, giving me a little update on how the birds were. I would ask her to watch them again in a heartbeat....
Nora P.
Rebecca G.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a friendly animal lover with 2 years of professional dog walking and training experience, and over 9 years experience with pet sitting and care.
I grew up with a dog and two cats, and since then my love of animals has only grown. I worked for a family dog walking business in Boston, where we leash trained puppies and older...
Rebecca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Rebecca is an AMAZING pet caretaker. Rebecca has taken care of both my cats and my dog on multiple occasions, and I would definitely hire her again! She is patient, kind, and dependable. Rebecca helped train my puppy to walk on a leash, and I'm so grateful for her...
Margaret W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a huge animal lover who has experience fostering cats/kittens and walking dogs. I would love to continue helping families and their fur babies!
Teya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
I've worked at the Brooklyn zoo and aquarium in Brooklyn as a teen. Then worked my way to volunteering at my local animal shelter. I've always had a love for animals. Now I foster dogs and cats till they find their forever homes. Even family and friends ask me to watch their pets on occasion. I've done dog walking and boarding...
Tamara can also help with: Daily feeding, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Very attentive and mindful of everything around her. Kept me updated with anything going on and made sure to ask questions if she had any."
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5.0
(1)
Growing up my family had two cats and two dogs, so animals have played a central role in my life. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages, and I can also provide baths and light grooming. I am available for dog walking and overnight/live-in pet sitting if needed
Samrawit can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Samra is extremely sweet and responsible. She is always on time and goes above and beyond to be helpful."
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5.0
(1)
I have grown up with pets my whole life, and now that I am looking for part time work, I would love the opportunity for that to be doing something I love (looking after animals). I have grown up with dogs and cats, and living in New York City, so I am very comfortable with walking and taking care of animals on the busy streets...
Anastasia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Ana is very dependable and very kind, she is a smart, dedicated person."
George K.
5.0
(3)
I grew up with a variety of pets in my home (hamsters, guinea pigs, lizards, dogs). I provide dog sitting in my home and can either nanny or take your pets on walks. I love all animals and treat every furry friend like my own!
Allie can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Allie has watched my 3 year old Cavapoo, Rosie, on several occasions. She sent me updates about Rosie during the entire duration of the stay and make me feel completely comfortable while I was away. Allie keeps her apartment really clean, which is important to me...
Danielle K.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I've volunteered in quite a few animal shelters. I've been a foster parent for cats and dogs numerous of times and have also volunteered in their facilities by cleaning cat and dog cages and feeding them. I've also done quite a bit of dog walking. I consider myself to be a diligent, highly responsible, caring person. I...
Deborah can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"She is caring, cordial, understanding and sweet. She was flexible with time and costs, and my cat seemed very happy in her care. I'm happy to recommend her and hire again."
Patrick M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a pet sitter. I adore animals and even have two dogs of my own. Hence, for the past year I've been helping out some neighbors to walk their dogs whenever they're busy at work, take care of cats with special needs, pet sit etc. One of my girls is an anxious dog and the other one is 12 years old so I have the...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jessica was very helpful, communicative and friendly. We would definitely recommend and work with her again!"
Pieter H.
Luis A.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Luis. I'm mostly a sitter and caretaker and have plenty of experience with house cleaning. I also take care of duties such as dog walking/ sitting, errands, organizing and shopping. I'm very confident and discreet. Hope to hear from you soon
Luis can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Darnell N.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Let Me Walk And Take Care Of Your Fur Babies When You Can't
5.0
(2)
I have 1 year experience as a dog walker, but have had dogs and cats my whole life. I'm the person you see at a party playing w the animal of the house. If I'm not busy walking a pet I volunteer cooking and delivering meals for a non profit called Cooking for Long Island Veterans. I spent 15 years as a Flight Attendant and...
Darnell can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Darnell is a very dependable and caring lover of animals. We have had dogs and cats our whole lives and she treats them as family. She is very reliable and always goes the extra mile for family and friends. She helps me take care of feral cats that we shelter and...
Thomas N.
Rebecca D.
New York, NY
$23-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Rebecca And I Am A Junior At Baruch College!
5.0
(5)
First, I'd love the chance to help out with your animals in anyway! I no longer live with my family dogs, so I'd love the chance to be with yours!
I'd describe my personality as understanding, communicative, and helpful.
I like working with animals because they are amazing. I enjoy spending time with animals and being around...
5.0
"We needed a last minute sitter for our elderly dog as well as our new puppy. She was almost immediate with her response and was great with communicating! She's a sweet young girl who loves animals as much as I do. It was a pleasure to meet her and I will be...
Sam K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up always surrounded by animals on our family 2400 acre corn farm. I have experience with dogs, cats, cows, horses, chickens, and goats to name a few.
I have a special place in my heart for dogs, and I would say my ability to care for them is great (I can honestly care for all of the animals previously listed as well). I...
Taryn can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Taryn is great. Personable, reliable, and wonderful with our cat, who is normally quite out of sorts when we get back, but with Taryn, he acted like we never left. She's awesome."
Michelle L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals. I have a dog of my own, rescued from a shelter and trained to be obedient, good with visitors and on walks. I have worked with less common animals (Chinchillas, birds, rats/mice, snakes, lizards) as well as dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I enjoy seeing animals happy, and believe that I can help your pet stay...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!"
Amanda K.
Alexis N.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Alexis and I currently live in Upper West Manhattan as I study Dance at the American Musical and Dramatics Academy. I am a long time owner of three cats, and many fish! I have walked multiple dogs growing up free of charge, but now would love to market it as a service.
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Denilson M.
Astoria, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Discreet And Detail-oriented Person On Housekeeping And Family Assistance.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience. I can help you with the most basic cleaning to the most fancy-formal event. I'm proficient at but not limit to: full detailed housekeeping, family laundry - folding, home organizing, grocery shopping, dog walking and more. I'm looking forward to hearing and to being your right hand ( or left )...
Denilson can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
"After trying to hire a few housekeepers on Care.com and having people no-show or make excuses, we found Denilson to clean my mom's apartment and have been extremely happy with his work! We have multiple cats and that doesn't phase him. He is detail-oriented and the...
Emma W.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Laura and I am originally from Michigan. I have been in New York for almost 10 years now and have somehow managed not to get my own pet quite yet. Which is why I'd love to petsit for you! I love to travel and feel I might still be too transient to get a four-legged friend of my own.
During covid, I traveled...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Forest Hills, NY
Martha D.
5.0
Martha is an extremely reliable, trustworthy and caring person, who takes amazing care of my 2 dogs. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Wendy D.
Michelle R.
5.0
Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy to
- Kathy A.
Katherine H.
5.0
I hired Katherine to come to my apt once a day to feed/care for my 4 parrots for a few days. She was friendly, caring and very communicative while I was away, giving me a little update on how the birds were. I would ask her to watch them again in a heartbeat. Katherine also gets points and a hearty...
- Nora P.
Rebecca G.
5.0
Rebecca was everything I could've hoped for when she watched my dog Olly. She was attentive, detail-oriented, and in consistent communication with me while dog sitting. Each day Rebecca would send me pictures and updates of what they had done or how Olly was doing. Her questions show how engaged she...
- Harry S.
Tamara A.
5.0
Tamara watched my cat and it was a wonderful experience. He’s usually pretty standoffish with new people and I have a hard time finding someone patient enough to stick around but she was attentive and did an amazing job. If you want someone who will take great care of your pet I highly recommend...
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Forest Hills, NY
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Forest Hills, NY?
A local dog walker near you in Forest Hills, NY will cost you an average of $18.13 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of February 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Forest Hills, NY?
Care.com has 15 dog walkers offering services in Forest Hills, NY. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Forest Hills or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Forest Hills to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Forest Hills, NY worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Forest Hills, NY to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Forest Hills, NY?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Forest Hills, NY, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Forest Hills, NY?
On Care.com, there are currently 15 dog walkers near you in Forest Hills, NY that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.