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Marielle D.

Pet Sitter And Animal Lover

Allston, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have had cats and dogs in the past, and have dog-sat and babysat. I am a huge lover of all animals. I don't have any professional experience but I am responsible, caring and have my own transportation! I can do longer-term dog sitting in my own home or can come to yours for cats or other small animals. I can walk your dog (or...
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Marley P.'s Photo

Allston, MA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Dog lover and happy to take your furry friends for walks. I provide dog sitting in your own home for dogs of any size. I am comfortable walking and bathing!
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Must Love Pets!

Allston, MA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
I am a passionate animal lover. I have been pet sitting, dog walking and dog boarding for years. I am not in a place to own my own pets right now so I love the opertunity to love and care for others pets while they are away. I am happy to stay over at your home while you are gone and care for your pets. Also happy to do walks or...
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Summer Nanny And Pet Caretaker

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your own home and I am accommodating to your pet's individual needs. I have 15+ years of experience with great references. I love all pets and I'm comfortable with all sizes and breeds. I will care for your pet as if it were my own.

Robin D. says "Lauren is the kind of person whose smile lights up a room. Babies, kids, and all animals feel comfortable with her. She is kind and gentle and fun! I...

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Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Shelly, a 23-year-old recent college grad who adores animals! The health, safety, and happiness of all pets in my care is always my number one priority. I am willing to pet sit in your home and walk dogs.
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Pet Care

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....

Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

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Help With Your Fur Babies!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...

Jena P. says "Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had...

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Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have always loved all animals and find so much joy in caring for their needs and making them happy! I do have plenty of dog walking/ sitting experience and have plenty of availability throughout the day! I am currently a senior in college working online from home in needham, I also work part time at a preschool.

Bonnie J. says "Caroline is punctual, kind and reliable. She's terrific with our dog!"

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Revere, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I also have a love for cats!
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Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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Dog Sitter/house Sitter

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
Hi! I have been pet sitting and house sitting for over 10 years. Currently I am boarding one or two small dogs at a time. I have a 10-year-old Havanese that is friendly and enjoys playing with other dogs. I have a huge fenced in backyard where the dogs can play during the day. I generally work from home so I'm available to let...

Care Member says "We had a wonderful experience leaving our dog with Amy while we were out of state - my dog got playtime, walks, cuddles, and I got updates and videos! I...

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Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul. I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
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Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...

Maria S. says "Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have...

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Animal Lover

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. can also perform baths and light grooming.

Hingel A. says "Great, responsible, happy, full of energy young lady. "

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experience sitter with 10 and plus years of experience. I love animals. I have a cat on my own. Can also perform baths and light grooming.

Teodora T. says "Oksana has been taking care of my senior cat over the last few months, when I travel. She is amazing! She bonded with my cat right away and take great...

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Seeking Pet Sitting Job: Available From July 11th-August 19th

Cambridge, MA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi, My name is Reese S and I am a sophomore in college currently home in Belmont for summer. I am looking for a dog sitting/walking opportunity and am available from July 11th-August 19th. I live with 2 small dogs on my own and have experience with walking and caring for bigger dogs. Please reach out with any questions. Thanks!
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Angela G.'s Photo

Dedham, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I love all animals of all sizes and ages. Can feed, walk, bathe, play, and take care of your pet.
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Part-time Caregiver. Flexible To Your Needs

Lexington, MA

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I can provide dog sitting and cat sitting in your home. I am an experienced dog/cat sitter and have been doing it for 7 years. I have had two dogs of my own and am a huge animal lover. I have had both big and small dogs so I can handle both! I also have experience with cats as I have been a cat sitter for my neighbors cat for...
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Kim H.'s Photo

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I am also able to provide boarding if needed! I have 10+ years of experience with pet care. I currently have one cat named Lizzie, who I recently adopted after fostering her. She is a very sleepy senior cat who gets along well with other animals!
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Karolina A.'s Photo

Part Time Pet Sitter

South Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have grown up my entire life with dogs, cats and other animals. My own family dogs are a 60 pound black lab/springer spaniel mix and a 40 pound labradoodle. I approach dogs cautiously, but in a friendly manner. I am comfortable going on long walks, administering oral medicine, and playing with pets. I also have my own...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of January 2026

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Allston, MA

Home Pet Sitting in Allston, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Lauren H.

Lauren is the kind of person whose smile lights up a room. Babies, kids, and all animals feel comfortable with her. She is kind and gentle...

- Robin D.

Merri-anne S.

We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne.

- Leslie B.

Sophia R.

Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't...

- Jena P.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Allston

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Allston, MA will cost an average of $17.67 per hour as of January 2026. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Allston, MA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 3 in home pet sitters in Allston, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Allston, MA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Allston, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Allston, MA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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