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I can provide dog or cat sitting (cat sitting preferred) in your own home. I have taken care of animals since I was young, and am a current cat owner.
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi my name is Sophia and I am a student at UMass Amherst! I absolutely LOVE pets of all kinds- cats, dogs, chickens, bunnies, etc. I have four cats of my own, and 12 chickens at home:) I have experience dog and cat sitting for multiple families and I would love to help out future families in need. Feel free to reach out!
Sophia can also help with: Boarding, pet walking
Hello, my name is Katherine, and I am a Sophomore in town at UMass Amherst. I am on a pre-vet track studying to be a veterinarian. I adore animals and have grown up alongside them all of my life. I recently purchased my own dog, who lives with me at my apartment off-campus. I have experience working for a dog walking/cat sitting...
Katherine can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I have experience in both home pet sitting and some professional. animal care. I love all animals (even snakes!) and am open to sitting any pet!
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maya and I am currently looking for a job that involves pet sitting and occasional child care. I Am the owner of 3 dogs at home and a bunny named Louis in my dorm here in Amherst. I am very experienced in childcare. I have worked in the preschools of Brookline MA.
Maya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Lexi A.
Amherst, MA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi my name is Lexi I am home from college for the summer. I have about 2 years of experience with dog sitting. I have 2 dogs of my own and I love watching, playing, and taking care of dogs
Lexi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have always grown up with dogs and even have 3 dogs of my own right now. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently provide dog sitting in your home, which uncludes housesitting. I'm an experienced dog walked and sitter. I've walked and petsat different types of dogs, including golden retriver and vizsla. I've also provided petsitting for cats.
Giorgia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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"Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us pet care, household tasks, errands, organization, food prep, and anything I could think of that would help make our lives more manageable. She is efficient, extremely organized, and very smart and she is flexible and creative -...
Phoebe H.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely.
I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs.
Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...
Donna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Donna has pet sat and walked Bella for over two years, and that's been a great help to me. Bella loves her "Aunt Donna" and it's clear that's a mutual fondness. Sometimes Bella would instinctively want to return "home" to Donna's, after a walk with me! From walks...
Lorilee S.
I grew up around animals and currently have two dogs and two cats of my own. I have some experience with clicker training and am an experienced dog walker. I am willing to provide dog or cat sitting in your home and am also happy to run pet-related errands if needed.
Mary Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I am the lucky owner of a rambunctious 3-year-old black lab, pitbull, and cane corso mix! My dog Mater was adopted from a shelter (he's originally a dixie dog!) and is 80 pounds of pure muscle, so I'm stronger than I might look! :)
In addition to being Mater's owner, I have had pets for many years, have experience pet sitting,...
Paulina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
My name is Danielle I live locally. I offer quality pet care for cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes. This includes pet sitting, routine walks and feedings and of course lots of play time/ dog parks and cuddles. I truly love all animals and have great references and experience. Animals can sense my pet loving vibes as soon as...
Danielle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
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One opening available for a well socialized, small to mid sized dog to join our small pack.
We socialize and exercise with up to 6 dogs total. Generally however we are a pack of 4 or 5 dogs (including yours).
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 6 hours a day. Pick up, and drop off included, with an approximate 1 to 2 hour, midday,...
Marilyn can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8...
Kim J.
I provide pet care in your home or outdoors. I am an experienced young professional with 28 years of pet owner experience, and a great list of references from over 10+ years of pet sitting work. I love cats, dogs, and farm animals. I love to take doggos on walks, cuddle, play, and perform light grooming.
Caitlin can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Brittany M.
Springfield, MA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have many years experience training and pet sitting dogs. In my own home or staying at a clients house. Taking great care of your fur baby while your away is what I love to do. I'm very reliable, responsible and have references available upon request. I hope I get the opportunity to work with you and your fur baby/babies!
Brittany can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
Lex P.
Holyoke, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I can provide pet sitting during the day at my Easthampton based studio or at your own home. I can also give walks, extra love and attention as well in home or here in my space. Saying I am an animal lover is an understatement. Bathing, grooming basics and other health upkeep is no problem as well! -Lex
I have always had a love for animals. But, I never really thought of being a pet sitter until coming to this website and becoming interested in all the jobs I have seen posted. I have 1 cat myself now, so I do know how to care for cats. At one point I had 7 cats at once for a few months. Kittens were living under my dads car he...
Courtney can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation & more
Faith R.
Chicopee, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Faith and I love pet sitting. I can pet sit in your own home and I'm open to staying multiple days. I enjoy working with pets of all shapes and sizes. If your pet is active I can take your pet for a walk or run if that's what they're into. Can also perform baths and light grooming
Anneke S.
Chicopee, MA
$15-19/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I worked for Marathon Pets dog walking for three years and have owned dogs all my life. I love dogs of all sizes and ages (but am sadly allergic to cats and rabbits). Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Anneke can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, grooming, pet sitting
Alexisandria T.
South Hadley, MA
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've had a deep love for animals since as long as I can remember. I have been pet sitting and taking care of animals for about 6 years. I started out housesitting and dog walking when I was in middle school to be around animals more and I would help out with our pets at home. Now I have my own dog and cat, they're my babies....
Alexisandria can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Amherst, MA
Giorgia N.
5.0
Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us pet care, household tasks, errands, organization, food prep, and anything I could think of that would help make our lives more manageable. She is efficient, extremely organized, and very smart and she is flexible and creative - she can figure anything out! I...
- Phoebe H.
Donna W.
5.0
Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at peace
leaving Emmy in her care; she...
- Care member
Marilyn O.
5.0
Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8 year old pit bull mix who prefers to...
- Kim J.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Amherst
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Amherst, MA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Amherst, MA will cost an average of $15.57 per hour as of March 2025. 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.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Amherst, MA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Amherst, 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 7 in home pet sitters in Amherst, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Amherst, MA?
In home pet sitters in Amherst, 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.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Amherst, MA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Amherst, 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.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Amherst, MA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Amherst, 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.