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37 home pet sitting are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 2 years
Home pet sitting in Amherst, MA
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: Dog training, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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
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
Ella F.
Chicopee, MA
$15-20/hr
Hi! I have a dog of my own, a little demon, who I have been taking care of for 7 years now. I also have experience taking care of cats. I can provide pet-sitting in your home, with dogs and cats of all ages and sizes. I also have experience bathing dogs. I can't wait to meet you and your little pet!
Rebecca W.
Greenfield, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Pet Sitter For Drops In's Or Short Term In Home Over Nights
Ive been a pet lover and owner for 54 years! I enjoy the company and engaing with all animals. I have worked with furry friends as well as fish and lizzards. I know the importance of your family member being well cared for! I am outgoing, compassionate, creative and fun. I am a local to the pioneer valley. I have experience with...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I have a ton of experience with animals, ex: dogs, cats, fish, horses, goats and am a huge animal lover. I am very eager to help, meet, take care of and love on your fur babies. I have had animals all my life. I am trustworthy, loyal, honest. I can not board at my home but available for other kinds of care. Look forward to...
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have had pets my whole life. I currently own two rescue dogs that I adore. I work from home and would love for them to have a daily playmate! Their day would involve many walks, playing in the fenced in backyard, and lots of love & attention. I am also available to do house visits.
Katie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine
Katie P.
Holyoke, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Katie! Aside from being a huge animal lover, I've been dog sitting for 2 years with paid experience. As well as raising all types of animals in my own home growing up, I also volunteered as a foster for injured animals. It's always been a deep love of mine to care for our furry friends, and I would love to...
Katie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
I provide pet sitting in your home as they bring great joy and are essential part of each family. For as long as I can remember I grew up with meets I had 5 cats then my family added 1 lovely Panamanian shih-tzu puppy. I love all animals big or small. I walk, play, light grooming baths and feeding.
Martise can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Caitlin R.
Southampton, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Are You Looking For A Reliable And Attentive Pet Sitter? I've Got You Covered!
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am a UMass Amherst journalism senior with pet sitting experience. If you are looking for a reliable and attentive pet sitter, I've got you covered. I can be trusted to provide your furry friends, plants and home the love and care that they need and deserve. If you are interested, I am also...
Caitlin can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
I provide dog walking and in home pet sitting for all kinds of pets! I previously had my own dog, and I have worked as a dog walker and sitter for 3 years. I've worked with small and large dogs, in rural and urban areas. I can provide overnight sitting or regular walks. I also have experience caring for cats and rodents! I'm an...
Elaina E.
Ludlow, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been a passionate pet owner my entire life! I was raised with a love and appreciation for animals of all shapes and sizes, and I've had the privilege of caring for many dogs, cats, and various other pets of my own. After years of being a pet sitter and dog walker for friends and family, I decided to turn my passion into a...
Elaina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Providing dog walking and dog sitting, either at your home or mine. I've been an owner to a wonderful lab for the last 10. 5 years and know how to work with dogs well. Can help with training if needed, especially lash walk training.
Timothy can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I will provide dog sitting in my home, I absolutely love animals, I have a pup of my own along with a 3-year-old daughter. I am very experienced with animal care, as I have grown up in a family of animal lovers/owners and before we moved here I worked at a Veterinary Clinic for 2 years.
Kacie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Julie M.
West Brookfield, MA
$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've had experience in the past few years, helping friends with pet sitting, walking, and playing outside. I've grown to love hanging out with fur babies! Comfortable with parrots as well, as I come from a home with one.
I have also had experience house sitting taking care of multiple different animals such as, ducks, chickens,...
Julie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Coral H.
Chicopee, MA
$15-20/hr
I have grown up around dogs my whole life. Currently my family has two furry babies. Nikita a giant schnauzer who has dedicated her life to beings a menace to society, and Princess a shitzu who is a princess. Since moving away from home I have had a major case of puppy fever. I would love to dog walk or pet sit to keep your fur...
Coral can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I am experienced with dogs and cats, as I have had a lifetime of pets to help with that. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and cats are a plus too!
Chloe can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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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 $16.14 per hour as of April 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.