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Home pet sitting in Columbia, MD
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up with cats and dogs in my family, and have been avid animal lover from a young age. During college I pet/house sat for my advisor and his two dogs and friendly cat. I currently live in a home with two cats, whom I adore. Happy to provide references upon request!
Beverly can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Lindsey K.
Odenton, MD
$15-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned dogs all my life. My first dog grew up with me- he came to us when I was 6 years old. I have also been a foster dog mom to a pit mix for a summer and pet sit for neighbors in my teens.
I currently live with a friendly cat.
I am comfortable pet sitting in your home or having a dog in my home temporarily. I can...
Lindsey can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lindsey helped take care of our home and cat while we were away on vacation. She is very dependable. She sent us messages after checking in on our house each day so we didn't have to worry. Would definitely hire again!"
Natalie B.
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References
5.0
(2)
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...
Preitha M.
Kristin S.
Millersville, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am happy to provide pet sitting services for you.. Although I am happy to stop by for visits as many times needed to check on your pet, I unfortunately can not board them at my home. I can provide pet sitting services for a wide variety of pets. I am also happy to provide dog walking services. I have worked at petsmart and...
Kristin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We hired Kristen to feed our 3 cats over the Thanksgiving holiday. She did a great job keeping me posted on her schedule, sending pictures of our girls, sharing how much they ate, etc. She cleaned up elimination problems and vomit without complaint and cleaned...
Joie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will provide pet sitting in your own home and I will walk your pets whenever needed. I love all types of pets, on my own I have had three tanks of fish, three dogs, two cats, two hamsters, and two turtles... and that was all at the same time! I am dependable, responsible, and will treat your pets as my own.
Amaya can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 13 years I have worked for private families throughout San Diego & Los Angeles counties as a Personal Assistant/Nanny/House Manager. I made myself available to each of the families when they planned out of town trips/vacations, and provided around the clock care and supervision for their animals. In addition to pet...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine, boarding & more
5.0
"Andrea watched my 2 children (one 6 year old and one 20 months old) for an afternoon while I was visiting the Carlsbad CA area. She was on time, quickly and easily connected with the children and seemed highly dependable so I let them go to the beach and enjoy the...
Ciprian G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm a stay at home mom in Sykesville with my 2. 5-year-old daughter. I love all animals and have years of experience caring for my own dogs and I have cat and dog sat for other families as well. I have a 9-year-old pit boxer mix, we've had him his whole life.
I will take fantastic care of your pets, and will keep in...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Amanda was excellent at taking care of our two cats during the long Thanksgiving break. She put our mind at ease while we were away by texting us updates and photos. We would hire her again in a heartbeat! "
Maria T.
Lia V.
Gaithersburg, MD
$15-45/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have a beautiful chihuahua named Chloe. Therefore, I understand the commitment of having a pet and how much care and attention our pets need.
Lia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Elida was great at taking care of my dogs and was going to take care of my son when he got back this fall. Does a great job of communicating and is very concerned about doing the job well. Will be a great part of your team if you're looking to hire her. Sad to...
Jeff S.
Tiffany M.
Sykesville, MD
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Pet Sitter Available In Your Home. Walk,feed, Scoop, Play, Provide Company,etc.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Part time pet sitter available in your home. Walk, feed, play, provide company, etc. I've had pets all my life. Grew up with cats and dogs. Currently have 2 cats whom I loved dearly.
Tiffany can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Tiffany is the best!! She has been a caregiver to me for close to a year. Not only is Tiffany reliable, hard-working, compassionate, friendly and professional but she is also an important part of our family.
Tiffany helps me with PT, meal prep, grooming,...
Bonnie B.
Machaila W.
Rockville, MD
$40-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
Will Update My Bio After I Setup The Rest Of My Account
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Most my career life I have worked for the county & private security, but the best part was returning home to my fur babies! My passion has always been with animals as my dream was to be a vet, but my heart couldn't handle when giving bad news. So, I opted to have my own babies & to care for others'! & that is why I am here to...
Machaila can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Machaila has been my go to sitter for my two kitties! Whenever she comes to watch them, they are always so playful and happy with her. I know my babies are taken care of very well with Machaila. "
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Sonia G.
Washington, DC
$18-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! Are you looking for a reliable, trustworthy and energetic dog walker? You found her!!
Im mature, responsible and loving. Fun and outdoorsy, your dogs will be kept safe, tired and happy with me.
I do dog walking or sitting at your home. I have a playful 1year old bulldog mix at home who I love to take for runs, on...
Sonia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Deborah S.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!
5.0
(2)
Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...
Deborah can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"I have hired Deborah on many occasions for care of my dog. For daily care, and overnite, as long as 5 days. Deborah moved into my house to care for my sick dog. I was away and needed my dog home after a traumatic and life threatening illness. Deborah was quick to...
Lauren G.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I can provide in-home pet care, dog walking services, and pet bathing in addition to light grooming. I am currently a pre-veterinary student at Purdue University with 7 years experience caring for my own dog, Duke, and cats. In addition, I have worked at a pet grooming shop for the past 4 years and have worked with many types of...
Maya can also help with: Administration of medicine, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Maya to watch our cats for the week we were away from home. She was available last minute and she took excellent care of our little guys. She was punctual, an excellent communicator, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again or recommend her to others for...
Meryl R.
5.0
(1)
I'm a 30-year-old Baltimore native with a background in pre-k and kindergarten education. I love animals and spend lots of time outdoors with our own family pet, a sassy 16-year-old pug. I am available for walking, grooming, and in-home pet sitting. My experience woofing on several different farms also allowed me some experience...
Abby can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Throughout childhood and beyond, I've been raised with dogs, cats, fish and rabbits. I absolutely love animals. I have volunteered at various animal shelters and have worked at an animal kennel/animal hospital for three years. I have experience with handling dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, pet transportation
5.0
"Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when what I wanted to buy wasn't available. Recommend 100%."
Gretchen F.
Jessica B.
Gaithersburg, MD
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Jessica And I Am 34 Years Old. I Have Been Working At Veterinary Hospitals Since I Was 16
5.0
(28)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started working at my first veterinary hospital and now after 15 years working in the industry I am at a specialty practice in Germantown which I love. I have been a veterinary technician for over 28 years and could never do anything else. Pet sitting fulfills the rest of my life and makes me feel complete. I have over 15...
Jessica can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Amazing customer services and she has always been so caring and loving with my dog. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and I'm so happy to always bring my beloved dog to her!! I 1000% recommend her service!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have a lot of availability this summer, being home from college. Proven experience working as a pet sitter and have working knowledge of animal behavior.
I have the ability to perform animal CPR/first aid and the ability to care for different animals of various sizes and breeds. I have excellent organizational and...
Natalia can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide cat sitting in your home! I currently have two cats of my own, and have fostered six cats during my time completing my undergraduate degree. I love working with animals and would love to spend time not only completing the cats' basic needs but also playing with them and engaging with them while you're away!
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
(3)
Hello! I assist with various types of care, including childcare, pet walking/sitting, household tasks/cleaning, errands, and whatever else you may need! I currently work full time with 3 days a week from home, so I would be able to set up anywhere on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On weekends I have a completely free...
Hallie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Hired Hallie to care for our two dogs while we were away on a trip for a few days. We have large dogs that aren't the easiest. Hallie did a great job following all instructions and making sure they received plenty of care and attention."
Care member
5.0
(27)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the George Washington University with a BA International Affairs and Women's and an MA in American Studies. I currently work for a global advocacy non-profit in Washington DC as a global operations manager. I live in Washington DC and love everything that this city has to offer. Throughout my extensive...
Christina can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"It is hard not to sound over the top about Christina's level of professionalism and attention to detail. She took great care of our two high-anxiety dogs, keeping us updated with messages and photos while we were away for a week. She also left the house spotless -...
Gretchen I.
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Columbia, MD
Lindsey K.
5.0
Lindsey helped take care of our home and cat while we were away on vacation. She is very dependable. She sent us messages after checking in on our house each day so we didn't have to worry. Would definitely hire again!
- Natalie B.
Elizabeth V.
5.0
Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As parents, this allows us as to be...
- Preitha M.
Kristin S.
5.0
We hired Kristen to feed our 3 cats over the Thanksgiving holiday. She did a great job keeping me posted on her schedule, sending pictures of our girls, sharing how much they ate, etc. She cleaned up elimination problems and vomit without complaint and cleaned out the litter boxes She even agreed...
- Joie M.
Andrea J.
5.0
Andrea watched my 2 children (one 6 year old and one 20 months old) for an afternoon while I was visiting the Carlsbad CA area. She was on time, quickly and easily connected with the children and seemed highly dependable so I let them go to the beach and enjoy the great outdoors. They had great fun...
- Ciprian G.
Amanda L.
5.0
Amanda is AMAZING!!! I needed someone to walk and feed my dog while I was on vacation, and she took such great care of her! She was so responsive, so professional, so thoughtful. I seriously could not have asked for a better experience! I would/will hire her again in a heartbeat! 😊
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Columbia
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Columbia, MD?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Columbia, MD will cost an average of $15.62 per hour as of July 2024. 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 Columbia, MD?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Columbia, MD 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 8 in home pet sitters in Columbia, MD, 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 Columbia, MD?
In home pet sitters in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Columbia, MD, 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 Columbia, MD?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Columbia, MD. 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.