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Hi! My name is Kristen and I am currently looking for extra part time work. I absolutely love animals and would be willing to care for them when you're away or need to get other things done for the day. I have had 5 large german shepherds my entire life and have taken care of multiple breeds for up to 4 years thus far. I am from...
Kristen can also help with: Pet sitting
I have dog sat for a few families over the years, and even a cat once! I have a dog my self who will be turning 2 in July. I just graduated Nursing school and I am in the process of studying for my boards and going through the interview process for jobs. In the meantime I want to help families with their children and pets by dog...
Leah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kristen P.
North Reading, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Animal lover with a calm, patient demeanor and strong work ethic. I have 15 yrs of experience in pet care/animal behavior. I have a flexible-schedule with the ability to provide daytime, nighttime, and overnight care (in your home) to avoid added stress on your Cat or Dog while you are away. My Services include, walking,...
Kristen can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
Jane K.
North Reading, MA
$25-50/hr
I have lived in North Reading for 24 years and have been a paraprofessional at the Little Elementary School for seven years. I love animals, especially dogs. Due to my husband's and children's allergies, I couldn't have my own dog, but we "adopted" the neighbors' dogs. My kids even had dog treats in their backpacks for the...
Jane can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Nicole W.
North Reading, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Nicole, I am 26 years old, for many years I have babysat cats and dogs and walked animals. I have two dogs and two cats right now, I love animals :) you can talk to my on the phone and meet me in person while I am in a mask if that makes you comfortable as well. I can answer any question and I am free most...
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Calista D.
North Reading, MA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am an incoming college senior studying history and secondary education. I love to go on walks with my neighbors dogs and love animals from dogs to cats to guinea pigs to hamsters! I also currently have a 1-year-old cat and 2-year-old hamster!
Calista can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kelly C.
North Reading, MA
$15-20/hr
I have walked and taken care of dogs in the past. I also have a cat of my own and am very comfortable taking care of cats as well.
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
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I provide dog walking as well as pet sitting in your home. I love dogs of all sizes & ages & have experience walking various breeds-- everything from a westie to a Pit mix!
I also do have some kitty friends, references available upon request.
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"My dog George, being a rescue, is a very sensitive guy. Amy has completely won his heart and adoration. I can always tell when she’s just pulled up in her car because George’s tail starts wagging wildly and he gets so excited. She is so loving and playful with...
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sabrina and I have many years of dog handling experience. Along with having a lifetime amount of experience with my own dogs, I have 3 years of paid experience. I have done dog walking, dog sitting, and even a small amount of dog training. I have worked with breeds of all sizes and own two goofy mutts. I...
Sabrina can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Sabrina was wonderful with my dogs and kept my home very clean during her time with me! My dogs are large, reactive, and quite a handful but she is very experienced and was able to follow their training and handle them well!"
Abigail K.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 23 years l've been a stay at home mom to my four children. In my previous life (before kids ), I taught Kindergarten. I loved my time as a teacher of young children but in recent years have really developed a desire to help and spend time with those on the opposite side of the
spectrum... seniors!! I learned a great...
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship
5.0
"Krista does an amazing job cleaning and organizing our house and specially my father-in-law’s room. She also did an amazing job taking care of my mother-in-law when she was sick."
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Krista.
I have been a dog owner for 15 years and a dog lover forever! I have had experience with puppies all the way up to our 14-year-old sweet lab who has now passed on. I currently have a 2-year-old playful shipoo named Benny and a sweet, 4-year-old Shichon named Chewy.
I can provide boarding to any small...
Krista can also help with: Boarding
5.0
"Krista boarded our puppy Hunter, she is extremely professional, caring, communicates well, and a wonderful and responsible dog mom. Thank you Krista!"
Harald O.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Susan. I am a companion/homemaker and PCA. I will also run errands and light meal prep. I'm kind, caring and compassionate. I have done house cleaning in the past and I can also do some dog walking. I can provide references upon request.
The point of my position is to help your loved one remain in their home...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
"Susan is pleasant and dependable. She has a great attitude and helps my parents with a whole host of stuff they are no longer able to do."
Denise M.
Steven H.
Middleton, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Sitter/Walker/Lover Looking For Any Type Of Pet Jobs
5.0
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I come from a childhood full of pets. I grew up with 2 cats, 2 dogs, and fish living in the same house. I was responsible for taking the dogs walking daily, feeding them in the afternoon, and cleaning up the litter box every once in a while. I picked up many occasional pet jobs throughout high school. I took care of pets when...
Steven can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"My family went away for a weekend to ski at Sunday River in Maine 3 hours away from home. Our trip was planned on short notice and we did not know how our dog and cat would be taken care of. We heard about Steve through some family friends and asked him for his...
Tyler R.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. I have many years of experience working with animals. They are my true love and I never tire of them. If you are interested please give me a call for weekends, overnights, vacation weeks etc. I also do packages which include house sitting and extra work to get done while your out of town. I believe you should get away and...
Jennifer can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking & more
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a pet owner and animal lover and have had pets all my life. I currently have a dog, two cats and a turtle. Responsibilities include providing food and water, taking dogs out to potty and/or walks. Provide exercise and playtime. Clean up after them and clean out litter boxes. And best of all I provide companionship.
Please...
Susan can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Susan to watch my two rag doll Siamese cats for a week. My decision was based on Susan's personal experience, caring for her own cats and the maturity that she brings to the task. I was not disappointed. Upon returning home, I found my two guys with clean...
David W.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sue and I am a lover of all animals. I have had all kinds of pets my whole life and have a deep respect and appreciation for the special bond that is shared between human and pet. My most recent pet was an incredibly awesome dog named Buddy who lived to the age of 14 years. It was a privilege to have had him in...
Sue can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Celina B.
Wilmington, MA
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hiya! My Name Is Celina And I Love Spoiling Others Animals
5.0
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I am currently a Senior at UMass Lowell majoring in Nursing! I have worked as a CNA for over three and a half years and private aid for a whole year. I have an extremely strong passion for all animals and would like to pursue a career with animals, whether that be going to school to be a vet tech or even Veterinarian! I am very...
Celina can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Celina was completely reliable while we were away. The neighbors said she was outside playing with our dogs for ages at each dog visit. We felt completely comfortable with her taking care of the dogs and being in our house while we were away. I would highly...
Catherine K.
pet sitting & dog walking
Including grooming , walking dogs in groups and sitting dogs in groups walks and play home area
Michelle can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking & more
I have recently been in the dog walking business and am interested in doing more for other people.
Katherine C.
Wakefield, MA
$22-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I have experience with dog walking, sitting, transportation. Experience with all sizes of dogs from small dogs to German Shepard's. Experience with cats, fish, frogs. I work from home so I have flexibility to check on your pets in the morning, during the day, evenings, weekends.
Katherine can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in North Reading, MA
Amy T.
5.0
My dog George, being a rescue, is a very sensitive guy. Amy has completely won his heart and adoration. I can always tell when she’s just pulled up in her car because George’s tail starts wagging wildly and he gets so excited. She is so loving and playful with George. Any dog would be lucky to have...
- Care member
Sabrina W.
5.0
Sabrina has been amazing when it comes to dog walks and pet sitting. She is always on time, flexible, and communicative. She is now my go-to person and I couldn't be happier. My pup (Australian Shepherd) adores her and gets so excited whenever he sees her.
Sabrina is so sweet and made me...
- KJ M.
Krista K.
5.0
Krista does an amazing job cleaning and organizing our house and specially my father-in-law’s room. She also did an amazing job taking care of my mother-in-law when she was sick.
- Care member
Krista K.
5.0
Krista boarded our puppy Hunter, she is extremely professional, caring, communicates well, and a wonderful and responsible dog mom. Thank you Krista!
- Harald O.
Susan H.
5.0
Susan is caring, thoughtful and extremely reliable.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in North Reading, MA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in North Reading, MA?
A local dog walker near you in North Reading, MA will cost you an average of $18.57 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of March 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 North Reading, MA?
Care.com has 7 dog walkers offering services in North Reading, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from North Reading 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 North Reading to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in North Reading, MA 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 North Reading, MA 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 North Reading, MA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in North Reading, MA, 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 North Reading, MA?
On Care.com, there are currently 7 dog walkers near you in North Reading, MA 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.