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Katherine W.


Reston, VA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Dog Owner And Cat Sitter Looking To Make Smiles Happen!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katherine, and I have been working with animals on and off since late high school. In high school, I worked with some neighborhood cats- feeding, cleaning litterboxes, playing, etc... In college, I have been working as a seasonal dog walker/pet sitter. Currently, I work as a dog bather in the grooming suite...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at...

Parmjeet K.

My name is Helen and I love animals. I owned two Quaker parakeets and loved playing with them. I have a soft spot for dogs and cats! I work full time in the medical field as a remote worker. This allows me to have more flexibility with my schedule to include dog walks. If someone needs me to stay in their home, as long as they...
Helen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Helen did a wonderful job taking care of our rabbit (and house!) for a weekend while my husband and I were out of town. We got plenty of pictures and she was very communicative! Your pets will love her! "

Erin C.

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Laura O.


Rockville, MD

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate person, I give all of me when I work so the families can rely on me for other times they need my services, I like to learn from every opportunity, so I can improve every time. I'd describe my personality as versatile, affectionate, and proactive. I like working with pets because I love how pure they are,...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Laura took great care of our puppy and pet bird while my husband and I were away!"

Amanda M.

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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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation & more
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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: Boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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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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Sinegugu N.


Vienna, VA

$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sinegugu. I'm around the Titusville area seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind and compassionate person who loves children. As the oldest sibling, caregiving has always been part of my day to day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at a young age. My background for...
Sinegugu can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sine is a gem! Our 4 month old baby absolutely fell in love with her for the short time she was our nanny before we moved out of the NoVa area. She was prompt, attentive, and self sufficient while I worked from home and my son always lit up when she’d show up in...

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Robyn F.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Outgoing And Compassionate Animal Lover Willing To Help

4.0

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I volunteered for years at my local pet store feeding, caring for, cleaning up after, and socializing animals (including birds, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, and cats). I spent several summers caring for my neighbors cats, of which at one point there were 13, including 6 nursing kittens. I have personally taken in directly...
Robyn can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, grooming & more
4.0
"Very articulate. Was quick to respond to my questions. She was very fair in her fees. Very polite and appreciative for responding to her. I had hired someone else but will consider Robyn for another time. She strikes me as a nice person."

Nancy S.

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Amicahyri M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with children for over 14 years, in a babysitting and teaching setting. I love being able to be silly, artistic and active with kids! Additional responsibilities I've performed consist of picking up kids from school, helping with homework, walking dogs and some housekeeping.
5.0
"Our family loves Mica - my 3 year old hugs and kisses her every time she comes to watch our kids. Mica spends time with the kids doing whatever they are doing - playing games, doing art work, etc. She is great With things like making kids meals and cleaning up. She...

Leslie C.

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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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Adela A.


Silver Spring, MD

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Honest, Loving And Hard Working House Keeper And Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello, I am a positive and energetic single mother with a teenage son, I am a reliable, caring and creative person, for several years approximately 10 years I have worked with different families taking care of children, from newborns to teenagers, because I love children, I like to play, read, color pictures and teach them new...
Adela can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Adela was always on time and did a wonderful job at keeping my home clean and organized. She also cooked for my children. It was a pleasure to have Adela work in my home."

Sydney P.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Adela A.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Hardworker Nanny And House Keeper

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

hello, I am a positive and energetic single mother with a teenage son, I am a reliable, caring and creative person, for several years approximately 10 years I have worked with different families taking care of children, from newborns to teenagers, because I love children, I like to play, read, color pictures and teach them new...
Adela can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karina was a nanny for our 10 month old for a 3 months until we found a daycare opening near us. She was so caring and devoted to our son, you can tell she loves her job so much. She brought him foods to try (with permission), teethers when he was teething, and was...

Julia M.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marcia took care of my son from the time he was 12 weeks old until his first birthday. She was instrumental in helping him reach his developmental milestones. She has a strong background in early childhood education, and is always helping him learn new skills. And...

Amy D.

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Tsion B.


Chevy Chase, MD

$15-28/hr

Recebt Grad Dog Walker

lots of paid dog walking experience I'd love to discuss more. I have been dog walking for 5 years now, I enjoy the outdoors and grew up with a golden retriever.
Tsion can also help with: Pet walking
I have been pet sitting and dog walking for over 10 years. I have 4 years of full time experience. It's my goal to provide your pet with great company while you are away so they don't feel alone or forgotten. I want them to feel cherished and loved. I offer dog walking, overnight stays, and companionship. I have experience...
Rory can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi I'm Hailey! I love caring for dogs as I've grown up with them my whole life! I can care for dogs of any age and state, and I'm best with dog walking and sitting.
Hailey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Laurel G.


Rockville, MD

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available

I grew up with cats, dogs, and horses. I currently have two cats of my own. I am available to both watch your pets and for dog walking.
Laurel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Elayna D.


Washington, DC

$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent college graduate looking to take care of pets in the DC area! I have 5 years of experience in both dog walking and housesitting. I am comfortable around and I love spending time with both dogs and cats!
Elayna can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Naa Koshie B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hello pet owners! I'm Naa Koshie, an avid animal lover and experienced pet care giver based in Montgomery County. I am committed to ensuring the well-being and happiness of your cherished furry companions. My services include personalized dog walking, in-home pet sitting, feeding, playtime, and enrichment activities.

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

Katherine W.

5.0

Katherine has been my best dog Walker yet. The care and attention she gives to the details is hard to come by. She is always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure the dogs are not only fed, and walked, but also played with and loved on. She is great at communicating and is often available...

- Parmjeet K.

Helen B.

5.0

Helen did a wonderful job taking care of our rabbit (and house!) for a weekend while my husband and I were out of town. We got plenty of pictures and she was very communicative! Your pets will love her!

- Erin C.

Laura O.

5.0

Laura took great care of our puppy and pet bird while my husband and I were away!

- Amanda M.

Sinegugu N.

5.0

We had the absolute pleasure of having Sinegugu as part of our family for a year while she nannied our 3 and 5 year old boys. She was fantastic at taking charge of scheduling each day - coming up with creative ideas at home to encourage learning and also incorporating lots of play dates and social...

- Katelin Y.

Robyn F.

4.0

Very articulate. Was quick to respond to my questions. She was very fair in her fees. Very polite and appreciative for responding to her. I had hired someone else but will consider Robyn for another time. She strikes me as a nice person.

- Nancy S.

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